(COMPLETED) BRIGHTWIN and NAMON BL • MY FIREFLY PRINCE

Chapter 10 Part I

The Break Up?

ALI'S POV:

Kyle and I welcome his father, offering him a seat on the couch, while Silim decides to take care of the sinigang I was cooking. Undeniably, there's a strange feeling inside me-fear, concern and uncertainty. I try to hide these feelings through my smiles, of which I can't define if it's wide enough for them to recognize as confidently happy, or a forced smile of which they can identify as nervous grin. I try to compose myself at seat. I control my breathing so as to not be so noticeable that it's deep, and steady my arms on my lap. I am sitting on a solo seat while Kyle is next to his father-which for me, though a foot apart seems to be distanced.

I can see worry and anxiety in Kyle's expression. By the time he looks at me, I give him an assuring smile to let him know that it's going to be okay. On the other hand, his father seems to be expressionless. His eyes though are divine, like of Kyle's. Only this time, shows no emotion. He's in a white shirt with buttons, I believe, hanging from his neck draping in between his body is a blue sword- like satin, and overall is topped with black sweater whose fronts are not stitched together. Or not buttoned, unlike his white shirt.

"Dad, he's Ali. Ali, my Dad," Kyle says to ease the tension in the room.

His father looks at me, still with no expression, for as I smile at him. "Nice to meet you, Kyle's Dad," I greet him with a cheery voice.

"It's good he's here so he could hear everything," his father says while looking at Kyle.

It kind of lifts up my mood-- a tip of my lip tilting upwards, curving a smirk-- because his father wants to include me in the conversation.

"What did you come here for, Dad?" Kyle asks, trying to make an eye contact.

His father takes a couple of seconds before answering, "Can't I visit my son in his apartment anytime I want?" He puts an emphasis on the word "his", then turns his eyes at me. I give him a smile.

"So, you're not busy with your business, now?" Kyle asks again but this time, I can sense a hint of sarcasm.

"Okay, let me get this straight, Kyle," his father says in an authoritative tone. "What's this I've been hearing about you? That you're gay? That you're in love with a... with a man? Are you out of your mind, Kyle?"

Hurt. That's what I'm feeling right now. My chest feels compressed, lacking of air; my body seems to be weak, as if it cannot persist on carrying me, yet I want to defend Kyle. That is what my intuition is telling me-to protect Kyle. Anytime soon that worse comes to worst, then I won't take second thoughts, but to defend him.

I'm intrigued with the thought that it's a problem for him, too, that I'm loving Kyle. First it's Selena, then him? Is it wrong in the human's world for me to love Kyle? Or for me to love a guy? This world definitely offers a lot of discrimination and judgment. I look at him and his eyes are focused to his father.

"Yes, Dad, it's true, but I'm not out of my mind. Loving someone of my gender doesn't mean I'm crazy, Dad. I am just being honest with my feelings. I am just following what my heart wants," Kyle answers in verge of crying, yet his tone sounds to be not disrespectful.

"What good does it give you by following your heart, Kyle? Huh?"

"Everything that you weren't able to give me, Dad."

"That's bullshit! I gave you everything you need! I gave you everything you can ask for! I work for days and nighst, in health and sickness, just so you could do this to me? You're unbelievable, Kyle! What more will you ask for?"

Kyle sobs. "I thank you for everything that you have given me, Dad. I'm overwhelmed with your sacrifices for me," he holds his father's hands, he did not release. "But is it selfish for me to ask for your attention? Am I a bad son if I'm asking for your time? Even though I know that... you're busy with work, which you have to earn for me, for my school, for my apartment, for my foods. I know that, Dad. But I need you, too. Can I buy your time, even for just an hour, using the money that you're giving me, Dad?"

His father starts to tear up as well. He remains speechless as his glistening and sad eyes are focused on Kyle.

"I found that missing link from Ali, Dad. I found the love from him. The things I ask from you, I found in him," Kyle continues.

"So you don't really love him at all, do you? You only see him as a father figure, isn't it? You were just looking for someone to fill up my deficiencies," his father says calmly, hands still in Kyle's hold. "So if I spare you my attention, will you break up with that guy?"

"Is it, Kyle?" I think. Is what your father saying true?

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Hi guyses!!!

I should have updated this chapter yesterday but, I was occupied with things and so here it is.

This is just the first part. I'm still editing the next parts and maybe, I can be able to publish them on Wednesday.

So, having fun with Ali and Kyle's firefly love story?

Stat tuned for more updates!

-jayeGelo