Missing Piece Of My Heart

Chapter 29

Bold: Mew Italics: Gulf

New room to start my new life, I was informed that a room has been arranged downstairs for me. That's fine, I will return to mine, when I can stand on my feet, without any aid. Mew thought as they approached his room, he was determined to set things back on track as soon as he could.

" Gulf will you help me move Mew to the bed." Tong said. Gulf wanted to help but he was hesitant, he didn't know if Mew would like it or not.

Hey! come on help me, I am not gonna eat you up. Gulf was shocked, it was the first time after the accident Mew had a casual talk with him. Tong I was just teasing him, the guy seems to be extra stressed when I am around, do I look scary? "Yeah, you do. You need to first relax yourself and at least put on a smile, that's only when people can approach you."

Gulf tell me what do you think, is Tong correct? Is it the reason you didn't want to help me? Gulf was confused again, he was not used to this side of the present Mew and he knew Tong was right about what he said, but he cannot tell Mew that he agrees with the latter's best friend.

It's not that I didn't want to help you... it's just I wasn't sure whether you would like it or not. See it's the same thing you agree with Tong, you just said I am a scary beast. No that's not what I meant... You did... No I didn't... Yes... Noooo... Yessss.. Phi Mewww Gulf whined...it's only a few seconds later he realized what he did and that embarrassed him. I will get his lunch and medicines. And just like that he scooted off from there.

Mew couldn't help but chuckle at the scene. "You are having a good time pulling his leg. You scare him first and now you tease him." Tong said. Bro... I was worried I would be bored here when kids are at school, but not any more. I didn't mean to scare him, it's just I was observing him from the beginning, just making sure he can be trusted.

" And what did Mr. C.E.O conclude?" Tong asked as he helped Mew onto the bed. Hmm... How do I say it.. He doesn't talk much, there is something that is hurting him and he thinks that he is doing a good job hiding it. He is a good guy, that's what you said right and you trust him so do I. " You just met him a few times, how could you just come to this." Simply because I am good at reading people.

" I have something to confess, promise me you are not going to be angry." Mew nodded his head, asking him to continue. " Now that you know Gulf is not a bad person, I want you to know that it was not me but Gulf who took care of Emma and Ethan. You might not remember but the kids had always loved him, so when he offered to look after them I agreed. I did that because I felt that he was sincere about it." Tong waited nervously for Mew to say something.

Mew exhaled heavily and fixed his gaze on Tong's face. " Mew you promised to remain calm." I am calm Tong. Why didn't you say it before, I didn't even thank him properly. He has already pictured me as an angry bird, now to add on to that he might think I am ungrateful too.

" No he wouldn't and it's not late, it would be just you and him all day when the kids are at school. So you have enough time to talk as much as you wish. When did you start being concerned about what impression you leave on strangers... You can continue with your bed rest, I have things to do, so I am leaving.

After Tong left Mew thought about the former's words. Does it really matter what Gulf thinks about him, well of course it does, after all they are to live under same roof; Mew justified himself.

" Gulf, Phi Tong left, I think I should leave too." Can't you stay a day or two longer. " Come on shoot... whatever that is eating your head ....now." Mild... I don't know how should I behave around phi Mew... Mild gave him a clueless look. " Will you care to elaborate." Gulf sighed and leaned against the kitchen counter. Can you believe that the person who used to give me cold looks when I used to visit him at hospital, teased me today. Now I really have no idea what's in his mind, I am absolutely clueless about how to have a conversation with him. " Gulf, we don't start conversation with people because we can read their mind, at least you and me are not blessed with such abilities and we have lived till now without this super power and had made enough talks. I am sure you can still continue to do that. For God sake stop acting dumb because you got dumped Gulf, I know you didn't exactly get dumped, but that doesn't make any big difference though."

Gulf gave him a look that said Why the hell you had to rub it on my face. Gosh.... I really doubt out of all the people in the nation, why you had to be my best friend, go back and have all the fun with your boyfriend, I can manage on my own. Mild held Gulf by his shoulders " Listen bro, there is no point in being jealous of my sex life, your man is there in next room, stop hiding from him. Go with the flow dude, just begin again." That's what I am confused about, where to begin? " That's for you to decide, bye....bye.

Gulf stood outside Mew's room with an unsettled mind and brain which thought and planned all possible topics he could talk with the latter, that could help him to bridge their gap. " Papa.... you know right dad always like his food served hot." Gulf's face looked blank, to be frank he didn't even see Emma coming. " Papa if you are planning to spent another five minutes standing here, then obviously you would need to reheat the food. Princess, haven't your uncle Mild mocked me enough that now even you started. Gulf complained in a hush voice. " Dad.....somebody has been standing just outside your room with your lunch, don't know since when though. Seems like he is shy, shall I push him inside." Emma shouted from outside slightly pushing in a dumbstruck Gulf. "

It's nothing like that..... you know how she is right..... princess and her silly jokes... ha ha Mew simply stared at him. Gulf realized that he has added his own share of embarrassment to what his daughter has initiated previously. To save himself from further awkwardness, he quickly placed the lunch and adjusted Mew's bed for him to eat. All these while Mew being the patient patiently observed the former. It seems princess was right....you always have something to hide away from me, previously it was fear and now it's shyness Does that mean I don't scare you anymore? Now I know from where did Emma get it...he is a pro at embarrassing me, like father like daughter. Gulf thought to himself, but he didn't know when his thoughts were brought to his lips, allowing the latter to hear them. Recognizing the young man's uneasiness Mew decided to let him go this time and decided to fill his empty stomach.

Did you make it? Mew asked politely, to which Gulf nodded without thinking. So it was you who used to send me food daily in hospital, right. Oh shit...Mild was right I am really dumb, now how am I gonna explain it to Phi Mew. Gulf thought again. Thank you.... Nooo I mean it's nothing much anyway....Wait.. so you are not angry. Gulf.... anger is not the only emotion I am capable of expressing. Tong told me before he left, that it was you who was there for my kids in my absence, and I want you to know I am forever grateful to you for that. I know my babies could be a handful at times and still you took their responsibility even when you didn't have to. I know we might have already crossed all the initial introduction in the past, but as you know I have no memory of those time, why don't we start again. Mew put his hand forward as he spoke.. Hello I am Mew Suppasit, a simple business man and a single father. Oops... I forgot I am engaged.. Sorry.

Gulf stood perplexed, he was unsure whether to cry or laugh. He was happy and sad at the same time. Happy because Mew himself took initiative to talk to him and that too politely, it was far better than the cold looks he received at hospital. Now Mew has made things easy for Gulf. He was sad and hurt , he didn't want Mew to be thankful or feel indebted to him. Everything he had done for Mew and the kids, he did it for himself, it was simply because he love them. But at present he need to keep it t himself and just go along with Mew. Hello....Gulf Kanawut, an actor and model, currently engaged to you Mr. Suppasit. Mew smiled at Gulf, and the latter felt his heart at ease after a really long time and he too smiled in return. Everything about future may not be predictable and thus Gulf for once decided let go of his worries and be content with the little bits of happiness that each day brings to him.

Finally finished this chapter, had been sitting with this since two weeks. I had enough free time, but was still busy and situations were not suitable for me to write. Don't know how it's gonna be again in the coming days, college reopened, back to internship period and there is more than enough load of pending seminars, journals and assignments. But I am planning on finishing this book within next month, hope things go smooth. Thank you for your time, comments and votes.