Missing Home


    I observed my mom’s expression and knew there was something she wasn’t telling me.


    “Mom, do you ever feel like you can’t remember your past?” I frowned and pondered. “Do you


    remember anything from your childhood? People often talk about theirs, but I don’t know mine.”


    “How can that be? We lived in Dalston Park with your dad’s colleagues and some kids. Nothing


    unusual,”


    she reassured me. However, I knew she didn’t want to delve into it.


    Suddenly, As called. I answered and whispered, “Why are you calling sote?”


    “Can youe out? I’m at Starlight International.” He sounded seductive, which made my heart race. I


    nced at my mom and spoke louder, “I’lle over now. Wait for me.”


    As expected, my mom looked at me. I spoke to As for a few more minutes before ending the call and


    feigned seriousness. I told my mom, “I’m going out for a while. I’ll stay with them if it getste.”


    I blushed at my own words.


    “It’s alreadyte, yet you want to go out?” My mom was concerned.


    “I’ll be with my colleagues. We already gathered just now, but they want to go out again to discuss


    work.


    I’ll stay out for the night if it gets toote. You should sleep,” I casually made up an excuse.


    “Will you have to travel far?”


    “No, it’s just a fifteen–minute drive. Don’t worry. I have my keys and can let myself in.” I picked up my


    bag


    and headed outside. Once in my car, I couldn’t wait to get to As.


    When I arrived at the room on the top floor and was about to knock, the door opened. Before I knew it,


    As pulled me inside. I yelped in surprise and stumbled into his arms. He lifted and spun me around


    before gently cing me on the bed.


    I looked into his eyes and asked, “When are you leaving?”


    “Tomorrow,” As replied casually without asking how I knew he was leaving.


    “Tomorrow, huh?” I felt disappointed and reluctant. “How long will you be away?”


    “I can’t say for sure.” his answer made me even more disheartened, “What’s wrong, silly? Can’t bear to


    see


    me go?”


    It’s not that I can’t see you whenever I want, even when you’re here,” I said, feigning indifference.


    I felt secure when As was in Foswood. However, it seemed like he was drifting away whenever ne


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    wasn’t around. I would feel lost, anxious, and empty.


    As put his hands all over me, saying, “I love your pretend toughness.”


    I giggled. Still, I wondered how As didn’t understand my thoughts. My feigned stubbornness had long


    melted away. However, I couldn’t control someone asplex as him.


    “Weren’t you supposed to leave next week?” I asked, “Why are you leaving tomorrow?”


    “Our schedules are different. I must also go to Cadr,” As replied while kissing me, “When I’m not


    around, stay away from those who covet you.”


    “Don’t be ridiculous, Why don’t you mention how many people are chasing after you?” I teased and


    pushed him yfully. I felt ufortable when Harmony said she would go to Jitador next week,


    Thinking about her fawning over him made it hard for me to stayposed.


    “What do you mean by that? We’re not going together,” As was focused on himself. “You were pretty


    stubborn just now, but you seem better now. You’re even talking about me. Let’s start an ‘intense


    workout.


    “Hahaha! Can you be more shameless?!” Iughed until I could barely breathe.


    I can!” he said, “The trip duration depends on Celine’s attitude. I intentionally left some business here


    for


    her to handle alone.”