The Angel and The Star 「Pianist X Actor」

Chapter 10

Juno

"Juno! Catch the ball. Pass it to Sirius."

"What a nice catch!"

"Loser, I bet you can't throw it."

The voices faded.

"What are you going to do?"

"Hm?"

"Are you attending his funeral?"

"Ah. Did you see it on the news?"

"Yeah. It's on every news feed."

"I'm not- not going. I don't think he'd want me to either. Hahaa."

"Why's that?"

Should I tell him? I want to be able to trust him and for him to trust me.

"He was a good dad when I was younger, but he suddenly changed one day. There were no more happy days."

I stared unto the ground, as Arthur gazed at me, looking for something to say.

"It seems you treasure those moments, moments of happiness with him."

I looked a bit in disbelief, "yeah, um. My brother came by yesterday, actually, told me he died from a heart attack."

"I'm sorry to hear. Would it be okay to comfort you?"

Comfort me? Does he mean sex?

My face became warm, "um, yes."

His arms opened widely, hugging me closely to him.

Oh... maybe I shouldn't think comfort means sex.

I held his broad back as he held mine.

Silently, my tears wept out.

"I'll go with you," his hand soothed my head, "I will be there for you, but for now, just let it out."

His deep voice, it sounds so nice when it's close to my ear.

My nails curled up, digging into his shirt. Letting out my cries.

-

"Wouldn't the public notice you? Since it's father, I'm sure it will be a big funeral."

"Ah, yeah. For a moment, I forgot I was famous," he laughed, "well, what if I attend you there, I can drive!"

Why does he insist...

"Okay..."

He wiped my watery eyes.

I have become reliant on him. I don't think it's a bad thing either.

-

After a long night of driving, the peaceful air flowed within the car.

"Go ahead, I'll be waiting here for you."

"Yes. I'll be looking forward to it."

Can I get used to his presence in my life?

I can't be worried about that right now. Mom. Sirius. Domi.

I am home.

There's a large gathering around the front doors, until they all took inside.

I can go back. He's still waiting for me.

My hand hesitated over the door handle.

Let's just go back.

No! I can't be like this. He didn't drive all this way just for me to not see him.