The Lost Luna Is In Our Midst (Moon Goddess)

“Luna!” Randy exclaimed, his excitement infectious as he reached Luna and pulled her into a tight hug.

Luna crouched down to embrace Randy with a warm smile, her eyes reflecting genuine joy. “Hey there, Randy! Long time no see,” she said, ruffling his hair playfully. The boy beamed up at her, thrilled to have Luna back in his world.

And he embraced her more tightly.

Luna, laughing, reciprocated the embrace, feeling the genuine happiness radiating from her energetic friend.

Sonia, Randy’s mother, approached with a warm smile. “Well, well! If it isn’t our little Luna and stubborn Angel, back to brighten our day.”

Luna still caught up in Randy’s enthusiastic welcome, replied, “It’s good to be back, Aunt Sonia. I missed this place.”

Sonia nodded, her gaze shifting to Angel, who stood a bit apart, her eyes facing the floor. “And Angel, dear, it’s been too long! How have you been?”

“Good, Aunty Sonia,” Angel replied sadly, her eyes glistening with tears, and Sonia quickly turned to face Belinda, wondering what happened to her daughter.

“Belinda, what happened to your daughter, Angel? Why does she look so sad?” Sonia asked, confusion written all over her face.

“She is always sad, my stubborn little sister!” Randy scoffed lightly and he was rewarded with a hit from Luna.

Belinda sighed and sadly began to share the recent challenges that had befallen their household.

“James is no longer the same man I got married to five years ago, he has changed, not only to me, but also to his daughter!” Belinda finally said the secrets that had been eating up her heart and Sonia looked at her with wide eyes, her eyes demanding answers.

“What do you mean by he is not the

the same man you married? Is he cheating on you, or are you planning to divorce him?” Sonia asked her friend suspiciously, and Belinda could not reply to the question. She closed her eyes in shame, thinking about how badly she had messed up her life.

“James still drinks.

Not only that, today, he came home heavily drunk, and he nearly broke a bottle of alcohol on me.

He harassed me, he harassed my daughter! He doesn’t respect me, he doesn’t respect my daughter.

Do you remember that I lost my entire family just because I decided to marry him, no one supported our marriage.

My mother warned me, and my brother warned me. My father told me it was a bad idea, and I was just been childish, but still, I decided to marry James. But now, we are officially over.

I am the one who is always giving and making an effort to make our marriage, but at this junction, I am no longer interested!” Belinda cried out embracing her daughter tightly

Randy who shocked to see his stubborn little sister in tears, his fist clenched as he watched them. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he felt stupid for not being able to comfort Angel.

Sonia, her eyes reflecting a mix of shock and empathy, reached out to comfort her friend.

Sonia: “Belinda, I had no idea you were going through such a difficult time. You should have shared this with us earlier. We’re here for you, and we’ll support you through whatever decision you make.”

Belinda, feeling a glimmer of relief from finally voicing her pain, nodded appreciatively. Meanwhile, Luna listened with a mix of confusion and concern, sensing the gravity of the situation.

Randy: “He sounds like a terrible person! Why don’t you just leave him, Aunt Belinda? Why does my sister Angel have to get hurt? It is unfair! And once I catch him, I will tear him limb from limb!”

Luna shot Randy a disapproving look, reminding him that it was a sensitive matter. Angel, however, remained silent, her eyes locked on her mother.

Belinda: “It’s not that simple, Randy. Leaving is complicated, especially with all the history and ties we share.

Even if I did leave, my family has disowned me!”

Randy, with a smile on his face. “Then be like momma, she doesn’t have a husband, yet she’s still alive!”

Sonia, sensing the need for support, assured Belinda, “We’ll figure this out together, Belinda. No one should endure such hardships alone.”

Angel, looking up with tear-filled eyes, found herself surrounded by the caring gaze of the people who meant the world to her.

“Oh, Belinda, I had no idea things were so difficult for you and Angel. But still, Angel doesn’t deserve to pass through this at such a very young age in life.” Sonia said and squatted to Angel’s height. Trying to clean her eyes.

Randy, his young heart filled with a sense of responsibility, piped up, “Angel, we’re best friends, and I am also like an elder brother to you, right? You can tell me anything!”

Angel, touched by the genuine concern, managed a small smile through her tears. “Thanks, brother Randy. It means a lot.”

Luna, standing beside them, felt a surge of solidarity with her friends. She, too, had missed the nuances of the challenges Angel faced. The realization strengthened her resolve to support Angel through the tough times.

Sonia, a pillar of strength in the community, suggested, “Belinda, why don’t you and the girls stay for lunch? We can talk more and figure out how we can help. Sometimes, facing challenges together makes them a bit lighter.”

Belinda, grateful for the offer of support, nodded appreciatively. “Thank you, Sonia. I appreciate your kindness.”

The group, now united in their concern for Belinda and Angel, made their way into Sonia’s warm and welcoming home. The aroma of a home-cooked meal filled the air, bringing a sense of comfort and familiarity

As they gathered around the lunch table, Luna, Randy, and Angel found solace in the moments of laughter. The heaviness of the earlier revelations began to lift, replaced by a determination to pass through the challenges ahead together

Sonia directed her attention to Belinda. “Baby girl, we’re here for you. You don’t have to face this alone. There are resources and support systems we can explore to ensure your safety and Angel’s well-being.”

Belinda, touched by the genuine concern and support, felt a glimmer of hope amidst the storm. “Thank you, Sonia. I’ve been carrying this burden alone for too long. It’s time to seek help.”

After lunch, as Luna, Angel, and Belinda prepared to leave, Sonia offered words of encouragement.

Sonia: “Remember, you have friends who care about you. We’ll face whatever comes together.”

As they stepped back into the bright sun. The road ahead might be challenging, but with the support of true friends, it seemed a little less daunting.

Luna, looking at Angel with a reassuring smile, whispered, “We’ll get through this, Angel. Together.”

Angel, finding comfort in Luna’s words, nodded. “Thank you, Luna. I don’t know what I would do without you.”

Belinda, appreciating the strength and kindness surrounding her, felt a spark of determination to reclaim her life.