A day had passed since Emma and Lucius made love in his living room. Emma was pruning the small trees in the garden while thinking about it. She was glad that Michelle had not yet come for her. Suddenly, a flowery scent spread all over the garden and Emma was pretty sure it was not from the plants. She turned and saw Michelle walking over. Her heart sank. Good things don’t last forever, she thought. She waited for Michelle to make some insulting remark but it didn’t come.

“Hey Emma,” Michelle said happily.

Emma frowned in confusion but greeted back. “Hi Luna Michelle. What can I do for you this...