The Destined Seeker's
Chapter 14: Finally Understand
It had been hours since Luna's conversation with the white-robed grandfather. He just kept his feet moving.
He has sold several magazines and has given deposit money also to the store. But after that instead of going home, he instead went towards the creepy dark empty house again.
Not for what, he still wanted to make sure. Yesterday, he did not have time to go here at night because he continued to be urged by his own father. Fred just kept banning him and keeping a close eye on Luna. Even throw the trash out he had to beg for a long time.
But now, nothing is in his way. Natasha has secretly taken a hand in helping him escape from his father. Natasha told her father yesterday that today she invited Luna to have dinner at her house to talk about the exam.
If no one else said that, his father wouldn't let him. But because Natasha insisted plus her mother's help too, she was finally able to go out for the night. But Natasha also gave the condition that Luna take the time to go to her house to just convince Fred.
Luna who had the opportunity to go to the empty house was very grateful. Luckily he had a friend who didn't ask much questions and helped out as happily as Natasha.
He stepped slowly as he began to enter the hallway to the empty house. Just in case there's anyone else besides her.
After that he infiltrated the back of the house, to where he peeked yesterday. He peeked through the broken window.
When he looked inside, he saw no one. No one and no activity. Luna then narrowed her eyes. Trying to look more closely.
Repeatedly he checked and waited longer, it remained the same. There's no one. No movement either.
Luna finally decided to break into the house after arguing with herself while thinking about the consequences of her actions. But he still stepped steadily until the front door of the empty house.
He pushed it slowly which caused a creaking sound to make the feeling unpleasant. It went in slowly, very slowly. He kept praying that he would not meet anyone here.
He continued walking to the middle of the room. In front of him was a long table. Where the band of robbers were talking. And from here, he could see the window where he was peeking.
If you look around, these robbers cannot possibly not be able to see a pair of eyes staring at them from a window very close to them. Not to mention when the moon also shines brightly illuminating it.
They either do not know or....
Luna accidentally nudged the table so that she dropped a folded paper onto the dirty floor. Luna who saw that fixed her position and stared straight at the paper. He took it and opened it slowly. Read that paper.
q5rt5mu4n: ium4t
Luna flipped through the paper and shook it to remove the dust. After seeing it again for a moment, he understood.
On the paper it says “Meeting : Friday”. This you can see when q is turned into p. And I became j because of the similar shape. The rest is just a regular number code that is used as a letter.
That means these robbers meet only every Friday. Yesterday the day after tomorrow, it was Friday. The day when he accidentally meets all the strange people and finds out scary things. It is fitting that they are not present today. The meeting is held every Friday.
Instantly he woke up again. He remembered the words of the white-robed grandfather.
Anytime you can come here.
At first Luna thought that grandfather also only came Friday. Yet...
“OH!” he yells at himself. Grandpa's coming today, means it's not just Friday he's coming. But Friday and today he is working on selling magazines in the town square. Grandpa always comes.
It means that the grandfather came when Luna could come there. That is when he sold the magazine on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Because the other day he only attended school which was far from the town square and only went home. Change it on that particular day he can go to the town square and the grandfather must be there too.
Luna finally understood. Didn't think of it all. He then crammed the paper in his bag walking out. Don't want to stay in that house long.
After all, he knew what he wanted to know. No more business with the house until next week.
He only needs to set up a plan so that next week can catch the robbers before committing to his plan on May 7.
Luna walked back into the hallway. This time in a relaxed manner. While swinging his legs, he then thought of something.
He realized that he had forgotten to ask the grandfather's name. He then scolded himself.
“Aduh, but it's good to know the name of the person who has disturbed my mind these two days. Ah really stupid” he said to himself again. At least until they meet again Luna should keep calling her with “kakek it” or “grandpa white robe”
“Too think those robbers are a bit stupid too. Making such a code that should not be necessary because no one wants to enter the empty old house” he chuckles slowly. But he knew he shouldn't underestimate the robbers. Especially those two people, Ren and Yinx.
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Now Luna is at Natasha's house. He was sitting on a small, soft white sofa in Natasha's room accompanied by the owner of the room as well. Being conversed about Luna's success in infiltrating away when Natasha turned the course of the conversation.
“Of course tofu” said Luna while stuffing cookies into her mouth.
“What's your preparation?” Ask Natasha again. “I mean, even if it's still two weeks away, it's about the future as well”
Luna thought too. He was too focused in his surveillance of the robbers. He never thought about preparing for the test before Natasha reminded him. He now becomes worried about his need to learn and stop the robber.
“Ah, nothing yet. But I will learn” he said. I don't know if I'll keep it either.
“Yes. I think it's time ya” Natasha's eyes start to glaze over.
“Nat? Why?” Luna got up from the sofa and approached Natasha who was sitting on the carpet. He sat down next to Natasha and raised his face.
He seems to be crying now.
“Luna..” Natasha hugged Luna. Her tears were already unstoppable so they were dripping on Luna's shoulder. The confused Luna rubbed her back gently trying to calm down.
“Natasha what's wrong with you?” ask again.
“In a moment, after the exam, we will pass. Won't be together anymore. And I can't see you at school anymore. I will miss you so much” Natasha said as she sobbed.
Turns out that's the cause.
“Natasha..” Luna was sad. From elementary school he was always with Natasha. It would be painful for them to part.
“Natasha, listen you can't be like this. We can of course still be together” Luna smiled to Natasha who had taken off her embrace.
“But you can't just stay with me? You should have other friends too. And at that time... Maybe you have forgotten me” said Natasha slowly. Hearing that Luna immediately shook her head quickly.
“No. I won't forget you. Maybe I'll have another friend, but you'll still be my best friend. Even though we will rarely meet, I still consider you a friend. You've always been Luna's best friend” hugged Natasha again.
“You have decided where to go?” ask Luna.
“Maybe at Broside Grand University. You alone?”
Luna was reminded of the ARS academy but she immediately realized that the place was closed. He really wanted to continue there.
“Not” replied Luna finally.
“Yes even though our place will be different, I still love you and like you said I will also not forget you”
“Ya” the two of them, Luna and Natasha, hug each other for the umpteenth time. Natasha is his best friend until later. He will never forget it and will never ignore it again.
Suddenly Luna woke up. He was still in Natasha's arms when he realized the words of the white-robed grandfather.
Don't focus on anything too much. Look around you too.
Right enough. The white-robed grandfather seemed to know Luna was too focused on him and likely focused on other things as well (the robbers). He tries to realize Luna that if Luna is too focused on one thing, she will ignore everything around her.
Like Natasha, her family, even her exams. All distracted because of that. That's why maybe the grandfather advised Luna to keep paying attention to what was around her. Grandpa did not want Luna no longer love the people around her.
Yeah, I think he's trustworthy.
Inner Luna. He still hugged Natasha who was sobbing sadly. Luna stroked her hair.
The room was quiet. The voice was just a slow cry from Natasha.
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