Day Forty-Six…
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[ At Yan Family Mansion… ]
When Old Master Yan returned to his room to rest, Abigail proceeded to her room. Nathan and Ethan chose to hang out with her. Her room was so big and spacious. It was the former room of her deceased mother, Alyssa.
Several photos of Alyssa were hung in the room. At first, she couldn't see the resemblance between them. But after looking at her mother's old photos, Abigail noticed their similarities.
'Abigail looks similar to her mom. I wonder if I also look like my mother,' she thought to herself. Phantomflake had no recollection of her childhood memories. All she could remember was Miss Frost and the intensive training she received from her.
"Mom, what are you thinking?" Ethan asked Abigail, catching her attention. Abigail's mind wandered off somewhere and Ethan's voice brought her back to the present.
"Oh. It's nothing, my little angel. I'm just thinking about my mother. I don't remember her at all. She died in an accident. And I got separated from her. I'm wondering how it would feel to be cared for by my biological mother."
Both Nathan and Ethan gazed at her with sympathy in their eyes. They could somehow understand her feelings. Even Ethan could relate to her.
"Don't be sad, Mom. We are the same. I can relate to you. But I'm no longer sad because you are here with me… you are my second mother." Ethan tried to console her.
Abigail smiled at him, feeling conflicted. She was touched by Ethan's words but at the same time, she felt guilty and sorry for him as well. She was responsible for his mother's death.
On the other hand, Nathan was just listening to them. Though he wanted to console Abigail, he didn't know what to say. He was glad that his son was there, giving Abigail comforting words.
"Do you have computers here?" Nathan finally joined the conversation. Ethan and Abigail turned to him with questioning gazes.
"Why? I think so. I brought my laptop," Abigail responded.
"Me too, Dad. I brought mine. How about you?" Ethan chimed in.
"I have. Since we are all free… do you want to play a game with me?" Nathan decided to invite the two to play video games. This was his way of comforting the two important people in his life right now. He wanted to lighten the mood by playing online games with them.
Abigail's eyes and Ethan's face brightened up when they heard that. They loved playing games.
"Okay. It will be two versus one!" Abigail declared. "Ethan will be my ally. We will defeat you!" she stretched her arms and cracked her knuckles, getting ready. She recalled old memories of playing games with Nathan. He defeated her many times. She would feel refreshed once she defeated him.
Soon, the three of them picked up their respective laptops. They gathered inside Abigail's room and began to play. This served as their bonding time.
As the game continued, Nathan couldn't help but compare Abigail's playing style with Monica's playing style. Her every move reminded him of the Shining Star he used to know. Abigail gave him this familiar feeling that he couldn't explain.
Because of that, Nathan got distracted during their battle. Abigail and Ethan took advantage while Nathan was not focused on the game. they beat his character in the game. Nathan ended up being defeated by the duo.
Abigail and Ethan gave each other a high five as they savored their victory against Nathan. Nathan could only watch them while shaking his head helplessly. The two seemed to enjoy his defeat.
"Focus, Nate! Give us a challenge. Be a worthy opponent!" Abigail sneered at him, taunting him
Ethan just giggled while teasing his father. "Dad, have you forgotten how to play this game already?"
Nathan just arched his eyebrow and erased Monica from his mind. He needed to focus in order to defeat these two. A playful smirk flashed on his gorgeous face as he prepared for another round. 'I'm gonna give these two a lesson.'
"Ok. Let's play again." Nathan said confidently.
After three more rounds, Nathan turned the table around. When he got serious, the combined forces of Abigail and Ethan didn't work out against him. The two were continuously being defeated by the King of Online Games. Nathan indeed gave them a lesson to remember.
"Argh! Dad! You're cheating!" Little Ethan complained while pouting his lips.
Abigail, on the other hand, was giving Nathan a sharp glare. Nathan was merciless. He killed their characters over and over again without giving them the chance to counterattack. Nathan savagely defeated them over and over again, making the two annoyed.
"Sigh! I'm tired. Ethan, let's play separately. Let's forget about your Dad!" Abigail could no longer take this.
"Yes, Mom! Let's play. Dad! Just focus on your work. Don't play with us anymore." The two planned to exclude Nathan from the game.
Nathan darted his gaze back and forth between Ethan and Abigail. After a while, he burst out laughing at them. This was the first time Nathan laughed so much. He couldn't stop himself. He found them very funny. They couldn't accept their defeats. But moments ago, they were teasing and taunting him.
Abigail and Ethan were amazed to see him laughing out loud. His laugh was contagious. The two couldn't help but laugh along with him.
"Alright! I'm out. I'm just gonna watch the two of you…" Nathan stood from his seat and then stroked both their heads as if he was petting two cute puppies.
But before Abigail and Ethan played another round, Nathan leaned closer to Abigail and whispered, "You are indeed Monica's friend. Your playing style is the same as hers."
Abigail's fingers stopped clicking the mouse when she heard that. She gazed up to look at Nathan's face. When she met his eyes, she felt the urge to tell him… 'Because I'm Shining Star… your game buddy… not Monica.'
Abigail clenched the mouse tightly. 'The moment I return to my body. I will tell Nathan the truth. I'm going to tell him that I'm Shining Star. I have evidence that can prove my identity to him… that I am his online friend.'
'Just wait a little longer Nate. I will unfold Monica's secret.'
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