CHAPTER 69

"Hey, stranger."

Aurora smiled hearing Susan's voice. She turned her head and looked at her friend.

"Haya back!" Aurora replied. Susan nodded at the place beside her. "May I?" She asked for permission to sit beside her.

"Since when did you start asking?" She rolled her eyes and patted on the seat. "Come!"

Susan sank down on the chair and sighed. "Have you told Ethan about your win ?"

"Not yet, I called but he was busy in a meeting. I told Thomas he congratulated me and told me that he will inform dad about it."

Susan inclined her head and pointed a finger in the dark sky. "Look at those two bright stars. That's mom and Aunt Savi. See how happy they look."

Aurora smiled. "Thanks for being with me, always Susie. Mom and Aunt are looking upon us from up there."

"Is everything alright, Aurora?"

"It is. I mean everything is fine, and you know what? I am back. I will not think about anything else except for this fellowship now. It's a career-changing opportunity for me and I won't let