Marie

I paused in my tracks, and they did, too, only momentarily. I plastered a smile on my face. Khai's face is stoic, while Norah has a pleasant, practiced smile. I feel Hope hiding behind my legs, maybe a little nervous. I caress her curls softly.  

" Luna Marie, hello," 

" Hello, Miss Norah," I smile at her. We exchanged pleasantries and even waved at Hope. And then we stayed silent. I opened my mouth to speak to Khai but closed it soon after. I don't know what to say to him. 

" I should go now. We are going for pizza," I said, waving my wallet at him. He...