I Don't Remember.

Luna's POV

The sunlight streamed through the window, hitting my face as I slowly opened my eyes and sat up in bed. An instant pang shot through my head, and I instinctively brought my hand up to my temple in pain.

"You're finally awake?" I turned to see Nina beside me, setting a tray down on the table. "Good morning, Miss Luna, I brought you some aspirin and water. I know you'll be needing them."

"Thank you so much," I said, taking the glass of water and aspirin to drink. "My head is pounding."

"Hmmm," Nina hummed sarcastically. "Did something happen between you and Alen yesterday?"

"What?" I gasped, mortified. "Of course not... We only drank, and that's it."

"Really? I swear I saw him leaving your room, and he looked a little bit flustered."

"Nina, please," I shook my head. "Nothing happened. He helped me, and... that's it," I concluded, although I don't quite remember anything that occurred after he helped me inside my room.

I took a deep breath, attempting to retrace my steps, but each time I tried, my head throbbed with pain.

"I've prepared your bath," Nina announced, taking the tray from the bedside.

"Thank you, Nina."

I quickly made my way to the bathroom, peeling off my dress before sinking into the bathtub. As the water enveloped my body, a memory flashed before my eyes. I was kissing somebody.

"What the hell was that?" I muttered, splashing the water angrily on my face. "Was it Alen? Did I kiss Alen?"

I tried to relax and remember everything, and then, like a flash of lightning, Dominick's face flashed through my head. I tugged hard at my hair, screeching in embarrassment. Was it Dominick? Maybe my memory is still messed up from yesterday, I concluded, getting out of the bathtub.

After my bath, I made my way downstairs to the dining table for breakfast, freezing instantly when I saw both Dominick and Alen already there.

Dominick locked gazes with me, but he didn't seem to care, immediately tearing his gaze away and focusing on his food. Alen, on the other hand, seemed to be avoiding my gaze as he concentrated on his meal.

"Are you just going to stand there?" Dominick rolled his eyes. "Come take a seat."

I nodded awkwardly, making my way to the chair beside Dominick. Breakfast was eaten in silence and quickly. I couldn't be any gladder.

I excused myself, muttering something about needing some fresh air. I didn't bother waiting for a response before fleeing the dining room, the weight of their eyes burning holes in my back.

Outside, the cool breeze provided some much-needed relief, but it did little to ease the storm swirling inside me. What was going on? And why did I feel like I was caught in the middle of something I didn't understand?

I wandered aimlessly for a while, lost in my thoughts, until I found myself standing by the edge of the garden, gazing out at the sprawling landscape before me. The beauty of it all was lost on me, overshadowed by the confusion and uncertainty clouding my mind.

"Miss Luna?"

I turned to see Nina standing behind me, her expression filled with concern. "Is everything alright? You seem... distracted."

I forced a smile, though it felt more like a grimace. "I'm fine, Nina. Just... a lot on my mind, that's all."

Nina nodded understandingly. "Maybe it's best to take it easy today."

I nodded in agreement, grateful for her understanding. "Yeah, maybe you're right. I just need some time to clear my head."

Nina studied me for a moment, her gaze penetrating, as if she could see straight through the facade I was trying so hard to maintain. "If you ever need to talk," she said softly, "I'm here for you. Always."

Her words touched something deep within me, stirring a longing for connection, for understanding. But before I could respond, the sound of footsteps approached from behind, interrupting the moment.

"Miss Luna?"

I turned to see Alen standing there, his expression unreadable. "Can we talk?"

I hesitated, unsure of what to say.

"Then I'll leave you two to talk," Nina said and began walking away.

"Hey, you okay?" He asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I replied quickly, forcing a smile. "Just a bit tired, that's all."

Alen didn't look convinced, but he didn't press further. "Listen," he began, his voice gentle. "About last night... I just want to make sure you're okay. You seemed…"

"I... I don't really remember much," I interjected, feeling a lump form in my throat. "But I do remember you helping me back to my room. That's all..." I lied, feeling a bead of sweat on my forehead.

"It's okay," he said softly, brushing a strand of hair from his face. "I meant nothing special happened, right?" He chuckled awkwardly, nodding his head.

"Yeah, exactly. Nothing special happened," I chuckled dryly, my voice barely above a whisper. "I shouldn't have drunk so much."

"Yeah, you were really drunk," he smiled, though it didn't seem all that bright. "But it seems like you remember everything that happened."

"What?" I breathed, feeling my heart skip slightly. "I…I.."

"It was a mistake," he confessed with a sigh. "It's my fault. I..I shouldn't have done that."

"I .. don't remember anything."

"Just stop, Luna," he scoffed with a deep sighl. "I know you remember. We kissed last night, and I'm saying it's a mistake."

"Oh." I looked away, feeling a bit disappointed at his words. "You don't have to worry."

The way he said it seemed as if he detested the thought of us being together. Did he also think I was just some weakling?

"Thank you. Because if Dominick finds out, he'll kill me and you."

"Are you saying this just because of Dominick? Nothing more?"

He didn't reply, just looked away, lost in thought, and there I got my answer.

"I've got it. You can leave now," I muttered under my breath.

He opened his mouth to say something but closed it when he saw Dominick approaching us.

"What's happening here?" Dominick asked, looking from me to Alen.

"We were just talking about the garden," Alen replied, giving me eye contact to agree with him, but I was suddenly tongue-tied.

"Is that so?" Dominick's eyes fixed on me, scanning me curiously. "I heard she got seriously drunk yesterday…..and with you?"