Chapter 3 Antique mirror (2)

Nicole asked when they were already on their way home. "So what are you going to do with the mirror?"

"You couldn't have posted that mirror in the penthouse's living room. Do you know, I feel weird about it. Something scares me, and I want to stay away from it like it's inappropriate to be here. I think so, and the mirror seems to have a mystical aura," Nicole said while shimmying her body.

"Is that so? But I don't feel anything. Luna paused before continuing, "I intend to donate the mirror to a museum that has just opened in the Los Angeles area."

"Good. I agree. I don't want to live in a place where the antique mirror is on display."

"Did you forget that you just hitchhiked because your house is in the renovation stage? Nicole, please don't overdo it. Just think about your job. Ah yes! Aren't you going to protest because I canceled Mr Raj's appointment and postponed leaving for Egypt?"

"No, I'm still surprised at your stupidity by spending a million dollars on a mirror!"

"Shh... Don't scream, and you're disturbing my driving concentration." Luna said as she focused her eyes on the highway.

A few minutes later, she turned the steering wheel to the right and entered the courtyard of the residential building where her penthouse was located. The car she was driving entered the underground parking area and parked in a parking lot specifically for her.

After ensuring no items were left behind, she exited the car. She was followed by Nicole, who was still commenting on Luna's crazy decision. The manager is very chatty, but that's one of the good things for Luna because sometimes she needs a crowded atmosphere.

She hates silence. The silence reminded her of her lonely past, even in an orphanage.

The silence depressed her and caused insomnia, making her remember what people said about her, people who laughed and laughed at her. Her coworkers, schoolmates, and even comments from prospective parents who want to adopt a child when they see her.

"You're ugly..."

"You're skinny. Are you malnourished?"

"You're embarrassing me!"

"You're like a tree trunk."

"Do you want to eat pizza? You can't afford food, hahaha..."

"You don't deserve..."

"You stupid son of a bitch!"

"You're just a kid your parents threw away. Maybe you got dumped because you're ugly..."

"Wrench..."

"You'd rather be a ghost with your pale complexion."

"You poor thing."

"I'm Sorry, but you don't deserve to be our son. You don't look like a healthy kid."

"What good are you here for? You're an unwanted child."

"You're useless!"

"You're too weak. How can you work properly?"

And there are many other abusive words. Make her feel uncomfortable in an orphanage and choose to leave or quit her job because she doesn't want to be insulted like that. Although all that made Luna a strong woman, her heart was hurt, and she was traumatized, making her have to go to a psychiatrist and take tranquilizers so she could sleep well.

But now, Luna's dark days are over, and she can move forward without fear of her past shadows. She can show those who criticize her that she is not the same skinny kid she used to be. She's Luna Alicia, a successful and independent woman.

Luna and Nicole finally arrived at the penthouse. A few minutes after their arrival, the antique mirror of the auction results arrived with two couriers.

When the mirror arrived, she and Nicole argued about its placement because Nicole did not want to look at it. Eventually, the debate ended, and the decision was made-the mirror was placed in Luna's bedroom.

"Okay, I'll get cleaned up, and then we can watch a movie together."

Nicole nodded in agreement. "I'll call Dawson and the others."

"Yes, you do. Make sure they get to Egypt and rest. When I get there, we'll start filming."

"All right."

Luna walks to her room while Nicole walks to the balcony with a cell phone in her ear, contacting the crew who had already gone to Egypt. Luna closes the room door and notices a mirror covered with white cloth. She walks up to the mirror and reaches out to pull out the white cloth that covers it, but her movements soon stop, and a speck of hesitation comes to her.

Nicole's words suddenly came to her head, making her heart beat fast. However, Luna immediately dismissed Nicole's doubts and words that revolved around her head.

"Nicole was just bragging..." she muttered to herself. With that in mind, she pulled out the white cloth that worked as a wrapper and looked at the antique mirror she had bought for a million dollars.

"The mirror, you're making me have to work even more..." Luna jokes slowly.

Her hand touched the mirror frame, and she was finally able to answer Nicole's question at the auction.

"The frame is only painted in gold and made of wood." Luna noticed an upper carving that was like forming a symbol and the lower part of the frame that formed like a wolf.

"I wonder why this mirror is so neglected..." Luna rubbed the upper frame of the mirror and accidentally cut her hand to the point of bleeding from a very sharp, carved wooden tip.

Luna immediately hissed and kept her hand away. She noticed the wound on her hand before turning around because she heard her phone ring.

She approached his clutch on the bed, pulled out her phone, and looked at the screen. With a smile, she saw Maya's name on the screen. Luna picked up the call and talked to Maya over the phone. Nicole had reported what happened, and Maya served as the mother who scolded Luna.

A bright light suddenly appeared in the middle of her conversation with Maya. As she turned around to see where the light came from, Luna gasped when the mirror, which had previously shown the room's reflection, turned into a strange place. It was like a forest with a beautiful night sky; the moon and millions of stars decorated it. "Maya, I'm hanging up."

"Wait, Luna... I'm still going... Luna? Luna! Lu-"Luna disconnects the phone and walks near the mirror. She glued his eyes and briefly gouged her eyes, fearing that what she saw was hallucinations.

"Wow... What's this? Magic?" she whispered, so amazed and confused. Without her noticing, Luna reached out, touching the mirror surface.

And then the last thing she remembered was herself in the mirror.

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