At the Diaz household, Star lay awake in her dark bedroom inevitably recollecting her complete and utter defeat.
Since Ludo successfully acquired her spell book, he is now a major threat. More so than when he first confronted Star with the other half of her wand. There's no limit to what Ludo could potentially do with dark magic and the knowledge gained from the spell book.
But that wasn't the only oppressing matter at hand for Star.
She once believed it was weird to develop romantic feelings for her best friend. As if it were some sort of unwritten, forbidden code.
Ever since she played a game of Truth or Punishment, she confirmed her love for Marco within herself. She even longed for his company during Bon Bon's seance.
But he isn't hers to take.
Marco finally achieved a romantic relationship with Jackie. Yet another obstacle for Star.
Her poor heart lurched at the sight of the two lovers hugging so closely after the fight with Ludo. She even witnessed their first shared kiss afterward.
Or was it their second?
Third?
Star tried to fight back the overwhelming sadness that rushed upon her like an avalanche. She really wanted to cry knowing Marco is now Jackie's territory.
Suddenly, Star quickly perked up from her pillow and listened intently. Footsteps were trekking down the hallway at a steady pace, as if trying not to wake anyone.
It must be Marco.
About an hour ago, he offered to escort Jackie back home, to which she happily accepted.
The footsteps came to a halt in front of Star's closed bedroom door.
"Goodnight, Starrr!" Marco said in a loud whisper.
Marco didn't expect a reply and continued advancing toward his room.
Tears began streaming down her cheeks.
"Goodnight, Marco," Star said in a soft whisper before shutting her eye lids.
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