Aster Veren
Episode 224

- Esther

I lyrically the figure of Sarah sitting next to me, making the situation feel awkward because we did not talk to each other since I invited her to go to the living room with Yuna. As for Dean, he was talking to Carel outside.

I took my breath as deeply as I could, trying to muster all my courage to start a conversation with Sarah. I have to apologize to him, he must be confused about what to do when he found out my true identity right?

"A—anu Sarah," I said caught his attention.

"I—"

"I'm sorry Faren—I don't mean Aster. I—" Cut it to my surprise, I quickly cut back on his words because I was confused by his apology, shouldn't I apologize to him? Why did Sarah apologize to me?

"Why are you apologizing? Shouldn't I be?" I can't control my surprise.

"That's .. emh, I'm sorry anyway."

"You really confused me Sarah." I murmured after sighing briefly when I heard his words. Well I couldn't urge him anymore when I saw him so reluctantly explaining his apology intent.

"Then I also apologize for suddenly calling you to the Veren residence. I didn't expect you to ask Hans to pick you up, when I asked permission to go to your place." I said after feeling calm.

"Then, I also apologize for lying to you. You must be very surprised, right? I'm really sorry." I dare not look Sarah in the face, all I can do is watch my hands clenched above my lap.

There was no response from Sarah. Is he angry? That's for sure, right? Who is not angry about being lied to? Moreover, all this time he was very good to me, but I returned his kindness with lies. But strangely I did not feel sorry for lying to them.

"Ngo— by the way Sarah, are your uncles and aunts not coming with you?"

"No. I don't even know where they've been since you disappeared from the festival. Did they not contact you?" The answer really surprised me.

How can they contact me, I just don't have a communication device because I sold my phone a few months ago. I also don't remember my uncle and aunt's cell phone numbers.

Are they okay, huh? Where the hell did they go? Why did they suddenly leave without leaving a trace? Don't they think I'm gonna look for them? My mind wonders with this absurd situation.

Did uncle and aunt go to uncle Albert's place? Then should I make sure?

"Ah I just remembered, you guys just arrived but I'm taking your break. I'm sorry, for now rest Sarah. I'll also have Hans pick Dean and Yuna up at the greenhouse." When I realized my mistake.

Feeling happy, I thoughtlessly took Sarah with me and left Dean who still wanted to talk to Carel. Then Yuna also decided to stay with her brother because she wanted to see the flowers in the greenhouse.

"It's okay, I'm glad I finally got to see you again. I thought that after the events of that day, I would never see you again. I still can't believe that you're a woman, but after hearing your voice and how you look right now. I came to believe that the Faren I knew never existed, that there was only Aster pretending to be a boy." His words made me unable to dwell.

"Once again forgive me." I almost whispered.

Then I got my body up from my seat and looked up at Sarah, who looked back at me, "go get some rest Sarah."

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It was 07:00 pm, and now I'm having dinner with my father and the guests he invited. Dean, Sarah and Yuna.

Carel was also still in the Veren residence, it was no wonder he lingered in this place as well. Because he usually comes home when I go to bed, or if he doesn't, he'll stay and come home tomorrow morning.

Seeing him who was still upset and could not properly name uncle Tesar, it seemed like he still held a grudge.

"B*debah?" Dean and Sarah were both surprised by what they heard.

"Dad?"

"Ekhem, then welcome to the Veren residence. Hope you are comfortable with our service." Said father after clearing his throat, it seems like he was aware of the awkward situation he was making.

We were enjoying our dinner, but Dad said things that made other people uncomfortable.

"Sister, I want that!" Yuna's voice distracts me, I see she's already pointing towards the omelet in front of Dean. Slowly and carefully, Dean gave her what she wanted.

"Thank you." He said while giving a sweet smile to Dean, very adorable.

"You still really like omelettes, right? Thank goodness I asked Mila to make it." I said I distracted Yuna after devouring a cut of egg in her tablespoon.

Then with sparkling eyes Yuna smiled back and said thank you.

"You didn't eat old man?" This time Carel's voice caught my attention, making me glance at the figure of the father who had not touched his dinner plate in the slightest. I really didn't realize it. Are you uncomfortable eating together like this?

"Is dad sick?" I asked later, feeling bad for just focusing on Dean, Sarah and Yuna.

"No, just continue eating."

"But—"

"I'm fine." Cut dad made me not dare say anything more.

"Don't be like that. Eat a little stupid, you worry your daughter." Carel's grunt jolted me, could he have such a light mouth?

I saw that dad had let out a long sigh and started touching his tablespoon, then calmly started devouring the piece of meat on his plate.

I don't know why I feel the atmosphere is getting more awkward. My mind feels no appetite, I see everything else like that, except for Carel and Yuna.

After having dinner together with an unpleasant atmosphere, I was finally able to break free from that awkward situation. Dad went to see Hans in his study, I saw him picked up by a man I didn't know about in front of the dining room. Then followed him to his study.

Judging from the situation at the time, it seemed like there was a serious problem that was bothering father. I don't know what the hell's going on. But from his expression, I really don't like him. Not to mention, Carel was also acting strange this afternoon.

"Sister?" Yuna's voice surprised me, I saw that she had walked into my room in her cute nightgown, pink with lace on her collar, arms and waist.

"Yeah Yuna?"

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