The Lost Luna Is In Our Midst (Moon Goddess)

“Oh!” Cory sighed pitifully. “I definitely wasn’t expecting that. In fact, I didn’t see that coming. Anyways, back to Luna, I think you should apologize to her. I mean, children are fond of overthinking things sometimes,” Cory suggested with a smile.

“I guess you are right, ” Ella agreed, and they both went to the sitting room. On getting there, they were shocked to discover that she was not there. They looked around the house, but still, she was nowhere to be found.

Ella became alarmed and scared at once. She wondered if the guardian angels were looking at her.

As they were contemplating what to do, Luna walked into the house. A bunch of blueberries was in her left arm.

“And where are you coming from? Haven’t your father warned you to never leave the house without our permission!? Where do you think you are coming from?” Ella thundered at Luna angrily.

“Ella, calm down. Which of these questions do you want her to answer first?” Cory tried to intervene. But his wife shut him up angrily.

“This is none of your business! Let me handle her my way!” Ella replied curtly, but the look on Cory’s face showed that he was angry.

“For goodness sake Ella, she is only six years old!” He replied with a menacing voice and turned to face his daughter.

“Yes, she is six years old. But how many six year old girls do you usually see running around the area?

Everyone has known me in this area simply because your daughter can not sit her little ass down! Look, I am so tired of her and your problems!” Ella replied angrily, without even thinking, and her response hurt both the father and his daughter.

“Fine! I will take her out!” Cory replied with an emotional voice he didn’t even bother to look at her. Without waiting for her response, he carried his little daughter, and they both left the house angrily.

Ella stood still wondering what she was supposed to do next, having no other option, she went to the kitchen, turned off the gas, and then went to her room to get her bags. She wanted to go to the fashion house, but her mind was not in the right direction. Sad and dejected, she sat down on the floor.

……….

Cory held Luna close, trying to comfort her as they walked out of the house. The atmosphere was heavy with tension, and Luna clung to her father, her innocent eyes filled with confusion and hurt.

“Why is Mama so angry, Daddy?” Luna asked softly, her voice barely audible. She trembled with a mix of curiosity and concern.

Cory sighed, struggling to find the right words. Luckily he was able to choose his words carefully.

“Well, sweetheart, sometimes people, especially grown-ups get upset and stressed, and it can make them act in ways they don’t mean to. Mama had a tough day, but we’re going to make things better, okay?”

Luna looked up at her father, “But why? I love Mama, so why does she get upset every time?” She persisted, her little brow furrowed.

Cory knelt down, meeting Luna at eye level. “People have different ways of handling things, pumpkin.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

Sweetheart, grown-ups have their own problems, and sometimes it makes them act in ways they shouldn’t.

Sometimes, they just need a little time to sort through their feelings. We all love each other, and that’s what matters.

You know Daddy loves you, right?”

Luna nodded, still holding onto the bunch of blueberries. Cory gave her a gentle smile, brushing a strand of hair from her face.

“Let’s go for a walk, just you and me. We can enjoy these blueberries together,” Cory suggested, hoping to distract Luna from the troubling situation at home.

Luna nodded, her little face reflecting a mix of understanding and lingering worry. “Can we fix Mama’s day, Daddy?”

Cory smiled, touched by Luna’s innocence. “We’ll do our best, sweetheart. Now, how about we enjoy these blueberries and talk about something happy? What’s your favorite thing to do?”

Luna’s eyes lit up. “You said that you would teach me how to defend myself! I want to learn martial arts! If not, I want to draw lots of flowers and trees.”

“That sounds wonderful. I will teach you how to defend yourself later darling.

Also, we can draw together when we get home,” Cory suggested, hoping to bring a sense of joy back into Luna’s world.

“Yes! I love you papa!” Luna squealed and kissed her father’s hands.

Luna clutched her father’s hand a bit tighter, finding comfort in his presence and the promise of a brighter moment ahead.

As they walked along the quiet neighborhood streets, Cory explained the importance of staying close to home and asking for permission before going out. Luna, with her childlike innocence, nodded in understanding.

Back at home, Ella regretted her outburst. The silence in the house weighed heavily on her, and the realization of the impact of her words sank in. She sat on the couch, contemplating how she had let frustration control her actions.

Ella’s Inner Thoughts:

*What have I done? I let my frustration spill over onto Cory and Luna. They didn’t deserve that. I need to find a way to make things right.*

Cory and Luna’s departure left an emptiness in the house that Ella couldn’t ignore. She replayed the scene in her mind, each word she said echoing like a painful reminder.

Ella (muttering to herself):

*Stressed or not, that was no excuse. Luna is just a child, and Cory… he doesn’t deserve to be caught in the crossfire of my bad day.*

She debated whether to go after them, to apologize and try to mend the strained atmosphere. The realization of potentially damaging her relationship with Cory and Luna fueled a sense of urgency.

Ella (whispering):

*I need to find them. I can’t let them walk away without making things right. I have to apologize and let them know how much they mean to me. I will wait for them to come back, in the meantime, I will prepare their favorite meals!*