It was two in the morning. The stars were brighter that night with the full moon shining high up in the sky, adorning the night with its light. Its silvery rays slanted through the small glass window into the room that was once drowned in darkness. Casting shadows on the white walls and filling the room with unwanted light. Emma was lying in the bed, her eyes fixed on the moon that's been peeking through her window witnessing her troubled state. It's quiet in the room, only the snores of the little boy sleeping next to her could be heard. But, sleep was miles away from her eyes. Different thoughts kept running in her head, shattering her peace. She couldn't sleep, today's incident didn't let her sleep. It kept replaying in her mind again and again. Shivers ran down her body every time she would remember that foreign touch. Every detail comes rushing into her mind, the way she was touched, his proximity. She could still feel his hot breaths, she could still smell his exotic cologne and

December arrived with its absolute glory. Frosty gusts of wind, dark skies, frozen lakes while thick layers of snow covered the ground and the top of the houses and trees. Everything already seemed to be under a blanket of snow yet more snow continued to fall.Emma was walking down the road to the cafe, her hands stuffed deep into her coat pockets as she walked on the sidewalk, eyes looking at the window displays that were beautifully decorated with Christmas trees and presents. Some even had huge puppets of Santa. Emma smiled knowing she could afford to buy some decent presents this year. She wanted to give something very special to her brother. And for Mina, a dress probably. The additional money that she got with her paycheck was no less than a treasure for her and she's very relieved knowing she'd be able to tackle the expenses. However, deep down she's a bit unhappy and disturbed by the fact that her friends couldn't get the reward they deserved, especially Mina. She truly deserv

Small feet ran into the kitchen, gaining her attention. She looked back and saw her brother running around the table carrying the little ball of fur in his arms. "James slow down!" Emma cried out, a look of concern on her face but he didn't listen, apparently too excited to have a new friend. Putting her spatula on the kitchen island, she hurried toward him and stopped his marathon. James looked up at her, his breaths coming out short but a smile playing on his lips."It's fluffy!" Said James excitedly and nuzzled the puppy against his cheek.Emma glared at him and bent down."Give it to me," pulling the puppy out of his embrace, she gently put it on the kitchen island before bending down once again and picking her brother up."Stay here!" Said Emma a bit sternly as she sat him on the stool and hurried towards the fridge to fetch something nutritious for him."You are so so fluffy!" She heard James talking to the puppy but her concentration was solely on the shortness of his breaths.The

Kevin seemed a little pleased at how Emma quietened and obeyed him. With a charming smile resting on his lips, he got in the car, eyes roaming on her shy figure. She looked so submissive, so desirable.Kevin looked back at the road and started the car while Emma sat quietly, her head leaning against the car's window, mind jarred with tons of thoughts. Mainly James'. Ever since the doctor had told her about his surgery, she couldn't stop thinking about him. She still remembered the time when he got an injection for the first time, how frightened he looked and how much he cried that day. Surgery, the name itself is so scary. He's too young to go through that painful procedure. Emma's eyes glistened up. How much she wished she could do something for him. A magic spell perhaps and everything would be alright. He'd be alright. But she knew it was impossible. James has had a weak heart since birth. Emma has a vivid memory of her mother crying and praying for her son while her father reache

"Lady, where have you been?" Mina questioned as soon as she opened up the door for Emma but her gaze soon landed on the luxurious car that was parked outside their tiny house. Mina frowned and squinted her eyes but they widened in surprise once she saw him."Did you-He dropped you? "Mina snapped a bit too loud perhaps, for Emma gave her a look, the one which told her to shut up. "Omg, I can't believe this!"Emma scrunched her nose and hurried to close the door, giving one last glance at the car which went away fighting gusts of air, looking no less than the one that participates in those crazy car races. "You could at least tell me," Mina complained looking at Emma who stood next to the rack, taking off her coat and placing it on the side nicely. "My phone's not working," Emma replied, taking off her shoes now. Emma looked at her dirty wet shoes. She must have ruined his car. "Since when? " "Since yesterday. Oh come on, I told you," said Emma, wearing her slippers and walking to th