Dark Horses

Chapter 16 - Mild's Wedding

Mew had gone and Gulf was alone. Technically not alone, he was with Sam, Pam, Stu, and Kia but he was with Mew by mind, and by heart. He missed him. A lot. He wanted to meet him. The evening was a joke. How could he wait for so long? Was he going crazy? Maybe. He had read multiple historic stories whilst his journey of work. He brought the dead back to life through their scriptures and models. He knew the story behind each and every one of them. 

In his early work days, He had paid a really big amount for a locket, A gold locket. One of his favorite collections. Josephine's locket. Napolean and Josphine were his favorite couple of all generations. He still had the locket, very much cherished by him. He had thought, He would give this token of love to the person he fell in love with. 

Adrian was his boyfriend for years but he didn't feel the pure feeling he always hoped, he would feel as he read thousands of love stories behind the art, behind the walls, and beneath the grounds.  So on conclusive, Gulf was indeed going a bit by a bit insane and crazy. Rationality was gone for a toss. 

Gulf was lost in thought of him and Mew and the thousand love stories he had read when Stu nudged him. Gulf came back to the present and smiled slowly, "Sorry. You were saying ?" 

"It's your call. " Stu said as he passed his phone to Gulf. Gulf was confused, who the hell would call me? Then he realized who it might be. 

"Hello ?"

"Gulf, You asshole!! What the fuck, dude. I have my wedding in two days!! TWO DAYS!! " mild shouted at the other end. 

Gulf laughed, "Well, you should be happy. You're finally getting married to the person you love. "

"Don't. Don't pull the love card on me. Who do you think would help me with all this? Who would sneak some vodka to me in time of need? Who would be my best man? huh!? Have you thought about that!?" Mild said frustrated. 

"Hmm, let me take a wild guess, Me ?" Gulf smiled as he excused himself from the table and walked a bit further away. 

"Duh huh! "

Gulf laughed as he rolled his eyes, " Mild, Calm down. Okay, But I need to talk to him. "

"God, You're really acting like a dependent housewife asking the orthodox husband. Never thought this day would ever come. Seriously Dude. " Mild said flowing in emotions. It was a bit out of line. Gulf's smile disappeared, this kinda stung him. He hoped that out of everyone, Mild would understand him. 

There was a bit of silence. Mild realized what he had said and felt guilty at the statement. 

"Gulf. I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that." Mild said softly. 

Gulf bit his lip and hanged up the call, Blinking his eyes frequently to avoid any emotion.  The phone rang again, He sighed and took the call. 

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I forgot. Okay? It's just.. I need my buddy. And I can't do this without your help. I can't - " Mild choked. 

Gulf smiled, "I know it's difficult, Mild. But I need to talk to him not because I love him but because I have been kidnapped. It's safety that I am concerned about and also hurting him of course, I don't want to cause any unwanted friction, That's all. There is no harm in a discussion."

"Love?" Mild said softly with a smile. 

"Oh, God...Don't. I dare you, Don't start it - "

"Gulf is in love!!!! Gulf and Mew sitting under a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!!!" Mild sang loudly. Gulf slammed his hand on his eyes, burning himself in embarrassment. 

"Okay, enough. You do want your best man don't you ?" Gulf squinted his eyes. 

"Alright. I will Zip it. Come soon, buddy. Let me know, okay?"