Chapter 10: Blind date.
After closing his shop, Noah returned back to earth.
He had been working nonstop for the whole day. His bones ached, his eyes burned, and all he wanted was the sweet embrace of his mattress.
Looking at the moon hanging in the night sky, Noah yawned before collapsing on his bed like a kid after a long day at the playground. He didn't even bother changing his clothes or brushing his teeth. The moment his head hit the pillow, he was out.
The next morning arrived with the ringing of his phone rather than the morning sunshine.
"H-Hello?" he muttered groggily after answering the phone, eyes still glued shut.
"Good morning, are you still asleep?"
The familiar voice pierced through his mental fog. Aunt Mei. His self-appointed social director and Noah's biggest cheerleader—whether he wanted one or not.
"No, thanks for waking me up, Aunty," he said, recognising her voice as he hadn't even looked at the caller ID when answering.
"Alright, you are still half-asleep, go freshen up and call me back." Her tone left no room for negotiation.
"Okay. Talk to you soon."
He hung up the phone before staying in bed for another minute, staring at the ceiling.