Chasing After My Luna

rds and turned back to the mirror as if to confirm what she just said.I returned my gaze at her, my smile radiant. "Thank you, aunt." I said in a shy tone. "Of course, I can't wait

arents were the best supporters. They always prayed for this day, but now that it's here, they are not alive to witness it. It sucks...it really does."A teardrop escaped from her eyes, falling on my wrist. I opened my arms and embraced her in a tight hug, feeling her warmth in mine.Watching her look that way only heightened my emotions, and I sure wasn't in the mood to be sad-not yet. It was my big moment and that was enough reason already to be happy."I understand you perfectly well and I can tell exactly how you feel. But at the same time, I don't want you to harm yourself."She nodded and offered me a little smile. "Alright, I've heard you." She said and wiped off the tears on her face. "What next right now?""Oh, I was just getting my luggage ready. I will be leaving in an hour so I don't miss the flight.""Okay... Make it snappy then. I can't afford to let you miss this opportunity to see the one dear to you." ~As soon as it was 3pm, I picked up my luggages and took it into the trunk of the car. Aunt Emilia got into the driver's seat, gearing the car to life.I got into the car shortly, and she zoomed off without saying a word to me. There was an awkward silence between us as we only exchanged occasional glances at each other.Aunt Emilia's eyes filled with emotions, and even though she tried to hide it, I could tell that my journey to an entirely different country was going to affect her deeply.As we pulled up at the airport, she got out quickly and hurried to my side, opening the door with care. She held it ajar until I had full