Goddess of the Moon ^⁠_⁠^

Evan’s POV

"Ungghh damn it" I shouted loudly.

I walked out of the agency. It’s no good to do any more arguments over something that is my fault. Why do I trust that idiot? Why do I have to give him all my money? why? “Why?” I shouted out loud.

It’s inexplicable to believe that all the mess in the world is bound to happen to me. Am I cursed? or is this a jinx or something else? What did I do wrong to have this miserable life? Deep in thoughts I walked past the agency.

In the bustling of daily life, I was walking alone. My surroundings were busy in their own world every person, every vehicle, every creature they all were living in their own bubble. After walking for a while, I found myself in front of a children's park. I wandered here and there in the park, then after a while I saw a wooden bench and decided to sit down on it.

I was watching my surroundings as they all are so unaffected by my anguish. Why are they so happy? when I am in misery. Why can’t they just stop laughing? when I am secluded in my pain. it feels like they are all making fun of me, they are talking to each other about how a 27 year old man got scammed. How come he is so foolish, foolish enough to believe in a person's word and give up on his savings. Got himself in this mess. In my own thoughts, my world was like nothing but adversity. My surroundings were indeed cheerful but for me it all feels like a funeral, as they all are mourning me for my misfortune.

I can’t take it anymore and I started crying loudly. I don’t know when but my tears just couldn’t stop. my cheeks were all wet, I tried to wipe out all the tears but my cheeks kept getting wet. I started crying more, now sobbing more loudly.

“Why? hngh… why me? I hate it …Engh I hate my life. I hangh…. I hate ... wveryone” I sobbed consecutively while frustartingly cursing and just like that don’t know how much time passed, but I was still sitting on that bench like my life was already stop and all I have is just the darkness and silence, silence that make any person’s blood cold. In between sobbing and cursing I realize that there is nothing left in my life. I decided, I would go to my parents house and beg them for forgiveness. but as the thought crossed through my mind, I found myself perplexed “forgiveness“ I murmured almost like a whisper “why? Why do I even think about it, I never done anything wrong. much more of crime. all I want was to live up my dreams. work as an actor and show to my parents that I am capable of something. I can also shine independently without anybody’s backing. All I wanted from them was nothing but support, emotional support. I want to show them that I am not a loser. Why would I ask for forgiveness? I did nothing wrong and I will not back down. I will never give up on my dreams ever and ever.” I said to myself.

Author’s POV

It was the night of the full moon, Evan was still sitting there like a statue. With so much going on in his mind. Now calm but hours of crying and shouting made his face pale. Exhaustion as clear as moons shine. He was exhausted, but he always has something that no one can ever snatch from him, it was his determination. Evan was always a man of word. Once he decides for something, then he will never give up. One of his specialties that made many people envious of him. Evan never cares about others he was always a strong opponent to break down.

In the silence of the park Evan was still staring at nothing but the moon. Today is the day of the full moon, a beautiful and shining moon. Night’s sound feels like a lullaby a rhythm that console Evan. He tried to walk up but was too tired to even stand. tired like never, he sat back at the bench. soon his eyelashes felt heavy. The exhaustion from all over his body took him to sleep. dizziness daunts him down. Asleep on that bench nonchalant from his surroundings, Evan falls in deep sleep on the bench. in the darkest night of the full moon.

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Six-year-old Evan was playing in the park with his mother. When he saw a beautiful and giant fountain surrounded by many people. he went toward his mother and innocently asked her,

Evan: mom what is this? Why are people throwing coins in the fountain?

Emily Evan’s mom: son this is a whishing spot, there is a saying that if you throw a coin in this fountain and make a wish, the Goddess of Moon will grant you a wish.

Evan: mom why does the Goddess of the Moon grant wishes to everyone?

Emily: because she is a goddess and she loves us like her own child.

Evan: So, if I make a wish, does Goddess of the Moon grant my wish?

Emily was enjoying how her six-tear-old son is curious about his surroundings. A mischief thought plung her mind and she said to Evan,

Emily: yes, but for that you have to be a good boy, because the Goddess of the Moon doesn’t like bad guys, so you have to be a good boy so that the Goddess of the Moon will grant your wish.

Evan: so, it means, I can’t make a wish?

Seeing Evans sad face Emily couldn’t bring herself to tease him more. how come she makes her only son sad. Her son was her life. the very being that she gives birth with so many difficulties. She said to Evan almost like a whisper,

Emily: of course you can. You are my good boy tóo. my lovely baby. The Goddess of the Moon will absolutely grant your wishes.

Evan: really? Shall I try it mom?

In an instant moment his sad face gleamed like the sun. He asked his mother aesthetically. Seeing her son bloom like a beautiful flower, she felt so overwhelmed. She can sacrifice everything for her son’s smile. She smiled at her son and said to him,

Emily: why not, here take this coin and make a wish but remember it has to be a sincere request, otherwise Goddess of Moon will not grant your wish, ok??

Evan: ok mom. I will make sure😊

He took the coin and went toward the fountain. As Evans’s silhouette fades, Emily wonders what will a six-year-old boy can even ask as a wish(⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

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