Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Perhaps Leon Batton would never receive another slice of toast like before?

Would the mystery girl stop going to school for real?

***

The more Leon thought about it, the more restless he felt. He decided to stop thinking about it altogether.

He steeled his gaze until there was a cold glimmer in his eyes.

The gentle breeze that blew in from the balcony managed to dry his hair after some time. Then, he got off the couch to lie on his bed.

***

Meanwhile, Hannah Roland only got off from work at eleven o'clock in the evening. She hastily hopped onto the last bus to make her way home after changing out of her work uniform.

She opened the window by her seat, watching as the city passed her by, still bustling with activity despite the late hour.

As she approached the final stop, the surroundings changed from the busy city to the quiet suburbs.

The dim streetlights illuminated her perfect face the entire journey. She was the only person left on the bus by then.

through a run-down region, she made a turn and walked down an alley, holding a can of pepper spray tightly

had her shower, it was already past midnight. She tossed and

out loud as her eyes opened

luxury goods, she had enough to pay for the next semester's school fees. Hannah recalled the day she

had mercilessly rejected

look of disappointment to appear

admiration for Leon

a little

then she promptly

saved

classroom

feeling of defeat diminished

10

somewhat.

felt endless warmth in

already in her

nothing went awry, she could steal glances

was reluctant to bid farewell to the