Her novel Chapter 5

Tuesday

Luna was woken up by her alarm. She reached out her hand to grab her phone on the bedside table. Once she did, she turned oƋ the alarm and let out a small groan. "I don't want to go to work" Luna mumbled, burying her face between her pillows. She forced herself to get up and headed to her bathroom to take a shower, and then after a few minutes, she was done showering and changed into casual clothes, not forgetting to hide one of her pocket knives that she brought from her house, under her clothes. Finishing it up by drying her hair, she then went downstairs to make herself some breakfast since she still has an hour before she's late, considering that her workplace is just a few blocks away, she took her time to make herself some breakfast and eat. After eating, she went upstairs and wore her flat shoes and grabbed her handbag that she always brings to work during the day. She went downstairs and grabbed her keys to her unit, she went out, closed and locked the door, and walked to the building since it's just a few blocks away. Once she arrived, everyone was looking at her fondly and greeted her. Luna was confused, but still managed to greet them back with a smile. She went to her oƌce and she immediately noticed the bouquet of white roses on her desk with a small note in it. She walked towards her desk and took the note to read it. "Hey Christine, I hope you like these roses I bought for you. Can't wait to see you tonight, I'll pick you up around 6:45- M" Luna reads out loud without any emotions. "Ugh, let's just get this over with," Luna added and rolled her eyes. She examined the flowers and realized that it was fake, it wasn't real roses, which made her a bit irritated. "early in the morning and I'm already irritated," she said to herself. She grabbed the bouquet of flowers and aggressively threw it on the couch. She placed her bag on her desk and took out her 2nd phone to call her boss. After two rings, her boss answered the call. "Hey Mrs. Belen, I just wanted to ask if there are any new requests?" Luna asked politely. "Good day Christine, and yes, someone had requested a dress for prom, I need the design by tomorrow, then after that, you can have your week oƋ" Mrs. Belen said, which made Luna happy since she's been waiting for her week oƋ for so long. "Okay, I'll be leaving the sketches to Ara tomorrow. Thanks Mrs. Belen" Luna said and hung up. She puts her phone back in her bag. She sat on her chair behind her desk and took out the materials she needed to create some designs so that Mrs. Belen could choose which one she likes.

After creating so many designs, Luna didn't notice the time until she glanced at her clock on the wall and realized that her shift was over. She kept her sketches in her drawer and grabbed her bag, she left her oƌce and went straight to her apartment to get herself ready. She tied the belt around her right thigh and placed her knives in. She wore a simple yet formal black dress dress that covered up her knees and wore her black velvet heels that had a sharp blade underneath. She didn't tie her hair up, instead, she curled it a little and let it hang eƋortlessly. She did a strong yet light make-up look; light foundation, filled in her eyebrows with a black eyebrow pencil, a winged eyeliner, and a red lipstick that's slightly dark. She sat on her bed while waiting for her "date" to arrive.

After a few minutes of waiting, someone rang her doorbell. Thinking that it was her "date", she went out of her room after grabbing her purse and opened the front door. Once she saw who it was, she was a little surprised. "Michael?" Luna said in a surprised tone. "Yeah, it's me," Michael said with a sheepish smile. "shall we?" Michael added as he oƋered his arm for Luna to hold. Luna was a little confused but still managed to function well. They left the building and went towards Michael's car. He opened the door for Luna and smiled at her. He's being a little creepy, Luna thought and went in the passenger's seat. Michael closed her door and went to the driver's seat. He then started his car and drove to their destination. "so, where are you taking me?" Luna asked politely, she didn't want to blow-up her actual identity. "I'm taking you to a fancy restaurant. I already reserved a table for us" He answered as he glanced at Luna. She just smiled and nodded. After a few minutes, they arrived at this fancy restaurant that looks very expensive. "Wait here, I'll get the door for you," Michael said before leaving the car to go to Luna's side and opened her door. Yeah, that won't workon me sweetie, Luna thought while thanking Michael. He suddenly held Luna's hand without asking her permission nor glancing at her, which made Luna very uncomfortable, but she kept her cool and went on with it. They walked inside the restaurant together and went up to the front desk. "table reservations for Michael Cunning" Michael said to the lady. The lady looked at her book record for a few seconds. "Ah yes, table for two. Right this way sir" the lady said and guided us to our table. Michael let go of my hand and pulled the chair for me. I kindly smiled at him and sat down. He then walked to his seat and sat down as well. Luna was scanning the place while Michael was staring at her. Howlucky Iam tohaveyou as myfuture wife, Michael thought. After a few minutes, their food arrived, and they started to eat.