Bella had no idea that far away, someone was already stirring trouble that would drag her soft life into storm again. She was just happy to be back in her own little routine, her favorite comfort.
That day, she spent a few hours working with the ElliVFX team online. She loved the hush of their group chats, the playful banter. And Rumi, her favourite, kept sending silly voice notes that made her giggle until her stomach hurt. He's so funny, she thought.
When dinner time came, one of the maids knocked on her door. "Ma'am, dinner is ready."
"Coming!" Bella chirped, quickly saving her files and shutting her laptop. She smoothed her hair, tucked Moonbeam back on her pillow, and skipped out of her room with that same innocent, childish joy that made everyone in the house smile behind her back.
She was so happy.
