Chapter 4: Luna

Well, the house was bigger that I was used too, and that was a plus. I think Aunt Denise isn’t that bad. I thought she would be an old woman with no children and couldn’t bear to be around them. But she is quite nice and I think she isn’t keen on rules. I could get used to it.

      The door slammed shut. “Your room is up the stairs and the second door at your right. You have your own bathroom and walk-in closet. Your mom said that she would send the clothes over so they should be here in a week.”

      “Cool, thank you.”

      “Don’t thank me, thank your mom. She was the last one using that room. She demanded a bathroom for herself and she was quite persuasive about it,” my aunt said as she winked.

      “Well, I think I will give her a call then.”  I searched for my found in my hand bag as my aunt told me that could use her phone. Was cheaper she said. Well, who am I to reject such an offer. I dialed my mom’s number.

      “Denise is everything okay?” my mom asked at the other end.

      “Hey mom, it’s me.”

      “Hey, honey, how was the trip?”

      “The seat were unpleasant as a pimple that’s about to explode, besides that everything is okay. Aunt Denise is really nice, she gave me your old room. Haven’t checked it out yet, but it sounds cool.” I said.

      “That’s nice to hear honey. I’m glad that you like your aunt. I’m almost done packing your clothes. I’ll send them over tomorrow.”

      “Thanks mom.”

      “Well honey, I’m glad you called, but I have tons of stuff to do before I go. I will call you tomorrow. Love you.”

      “Me too. Bye.” I hang up. I had to wipe a few lingering tears away.

      “And, everything okay?” Aunt Denise asked.

      “Yeah, she packed my clothes so they should be here shortly. Further she was busy.”

      “And you?”

      “I’m doing,….,” I had to search, “Okay” I said finally.

      “Come here,” Aunt Denise pulled me into a hug. I wasn’t the cuddle type but it really was comforting. I started crying. “There, there, it’s okay. It isn’t nothing leaving everything, but you’ll like it here. I promise.” She said.

      I sniffed a few times to regain my control and left her embrace. “Thank you, I needed that.” I said finally.

      “Take what you need. I’m here for you. I promised I would take care for you and I happen to be a good listener and cuddler.” She winked, at that I had to laugh a bit. “See, already smiling!” she said happily.

      “You know what would make me happier?” I asked

      “No, what?”

      “Pizza!” I said

      Now it was her turn to laugh, “Well, good that I already preheated the oven when you were calling Ellen. Just ten more minutes. You just have to throw the topping on your pizza.” She said as she led me to the kitchen.

      “I still haven’t unpacked my stuff.” I sadly said.

      “There’s a time for everything, now it’s the time to eat. Later you can explore the house.” My aunt said as she looked at me.

      “Okay, now, what should I take?”

      “Look in the fridge what I have. I have carrot, pineapple, paprika and zucchini. I believe I also have some ham. I was really surprised you don’t eat meat.” My aunt remarked.

      “It’s not that I don’t eat it, I just don’t like the taste of it. I eat it once or twice a week, but I rather like veggies.” I said as I pulled out the paprika, zucchini and the ham and placed them on the kitchen counter. “Where is the cutting board and knife?”

      “It’s in the drawer on the right and the knife is in the dishwasher.” My aunt replied.

      “Thanks” I replied.

After twenty minutes my pizza was done and I said down at the kitchen table. I was eating my last piece of pizza when the doorbell rang.

      “Who would that be?” my aunt asked herself. She stood up and went to open the door.

      “What are you doing here!?” I heard my aunt shout.

I immediately spun up and ran to the door.