Ratna, realizing how shocked Luna was by this sudden meeting, suggested that the two of them have a casual chat in the living room while she went out shopping. Luna looked at Aria nervously; Aria's allure was undeniable. Aria had an ideal tall posture, with smooth-looking skin and sexy clothes that showcased her large, round cleavage, making Luna's eyes always focus there. Aria wore a tight blood-red dress that perfectly matched her curves. The low-cut dress exposed a considerable amount of skin and displayed a silver necklace that reflected between her breasts.
Moreover, the scent of her hair was very pleasant, as if it spread pheromones around her. Aria invited Luna to sit next to her. Luna complied, but she appeared very nervous. Aria noticed Luna's discomfort and began some light conversation. "So, Luna, how's school? Do you enjoy any particular subjects?" Aria asked with a warm smile. Luna, still searching for words, could only answer nervously, "I-it's... quite fun." Aria chuckled softly and continued, "That's good, maybe we can support each other in the future." This simple conversation gradually helped Luna feel more at ease.
Aria continued to ask Luna light questions to break the ice. "So, what are your hobbies? Do you like reading or watching movies?" Aria asked with a smile. Luna began to feel a little more comfortable and answered, "I like reading novels, especially those with themes of relationships between women."
Luna suddenly realized that she had said something inappropriate. Why did she explain what kind of novels she liked to someone else? Luna saw Aria slightly surprised and squeezed her own thigh because she had said something that might make others uncomfortable. But unexpectedly, Aria didn't mind Luna's taste in novels; instead, she asked, "Do you have any recommendations for a beginner like me?"
The tension within Luna slowly began to melt away. "Ah, of course! There are many good novels out there," Luna replied with enthusiasm that she didn't realize was emerging. "If I may suggest, try reading 'Bloom Into You' or 'Citrus.' Both are very interesting and have deep stories," she continued. Aria listened attentively and then nodded with a smile. "Thank you for the recommendations, Luna. I'll try reading one of those novels," she said sincerely. Hearing Aria's positive response, Luna felt a bit relieved and started to feel more comfortable talking to her.
Aria laughed softly; she should have done this from the beginning because Luna was still too stiff when talking to her. Luna just sat silently, her cheeks reddening. Then she stood with her back to Aria and said, "T-this doesn't mean I accept you or your father, you know. This is just a coincidence because the conversation was easy to understand!" After saying that, Luna hurried to her room. Aria smiled, wanting even more to have a close relationship with her stepsister. Not long after, Ratna returned with her shopping bags. Seeing that Aria was about to leave, Ratna asked her first impression after meeting her daughter. Aria smiled warmly and said that having a younger sister at her age wasn't so bad. Ratna felt relieved with Aria's positive response to her daughter.
The next morning, Luna saw a car parked in front of her house. Her eyes were immediately drawn to a familiar figure, Aria, standing gracefully beside the car. As usual, Aria wore sexy and revealing clothes, this time a black crop top and short jeans that showed off her long legs. Her face was adorned with an enchanting smile.
Aria waved enthusiastically at Luna. "Luna, would you like a ride to campus today?" Aria asked hopefully. Luna took a deep breath, trying to calm her mixed feelings. Without hesitation, Luna replied firmly, "No, thank you. I'd rather go on my own." After saying that, Luna hurriedly left her house, walking quickly without giving Aria a chance to respond.
However, Aria did not give up easily. She watched Luna walk away and smiled slightly. In her heart, she was determined to keep approaching Luna and build a closer relationship before their parents married. With all her heart, Aria would try various ways to win Luna's heart and show that her intentions were genuine.
Luna glanced back to see if Aria was following her with the car, but it seemed Aria turned in the opposite direction. Finally, Luna breathed a sigh of relief. She felt embarrassed by herself, even though she didn't want to be mesmerized by Aria anymore, but for the second time, she was captivated, and there was a small part of her heart that wanted to accept Aria's offer. On the way to the bus stop, Luna kept trying to get thoughts about Aria out of her mind, but the image of Aria's charming smile continued to haunt her.
Upon arriving at the bus stop where Maya was waiting, Luna told her everything. Maya just sighed because she had anticipated that this wouldn't be easy for Luna, who was weak against beautiful, cute, and sexy women. "You have to be stronger, Luna. Don't let her charm make you lose focus," Maya said, patting her friend's shoulder. Luna knew Maya's advice was right, but ignoring the feelings and attraction was harder than she had imagined.
Aria seemed serious about getting closer to Luna. Day by day, Aria always showed up at unexpected times. Today, Aria saw Luna from beside the fence where Luna was practicing short-distance running with her classmates. Of course, this made Luna feel embarrassed and uncomfortable, especially with Aria's clear shouts of encouragement, making her the center of attention. Maya approached Aria from behind the fence wall, telling her to leave before she called the campus security. Aria smiled and said, "Wow, it seems I've found Luna's 'prince.' I'd better leave before this turns into a problem."
Maya's face turned bright red, and she immediately told Aria to leave. Maya felt her heart pounding when Aria mentioned she was Luna's 'prince.' Maya had always been with Luna since they were kids and knew every detail about Luna. But Maya felt uncomfortable because of Aria's presence. She didn't understand why she disliked Aria getting close to Luna so much. Then it dawned on her, "Am I jealous?" Maya's face turned red again. She slapped both her cheeks until they hurt, trying not to think strange thoughts, including jealousy. After that, Maya rejoined Luna, trying to act normal even though her heart was still uneasy.
That night, Luna was shocked to see Aria arrive at her house with several changes of clothes. A smile spread across Aria's face, but Luna could only stand frozen, not knowing what to say. Ratna then explained to Luna that Aria would stay with them because of work matters. Luna frowned, realizing she didn't know what Aria did for a living.
As if understanding Luna's confusion, Aria calmly said, "I work as a model." Luna stared at Aria in shock. Suddenly, many things about Aria made more sense—her always sexy appearance, her graceful walk, and the confidence radiating from her every move. Although Luna admired Aria's achievements, she felt a new burden added to her shoulders. Aria's presence in the house not only brought new awkwardness but also the potential for unavoidable conflict.