Yearning for him (boyxboy)

Chapter 9

Mason was extremely tired after he finished building the model for mall. He had long planned to design and construct a mall, so given the chance he portrayed his ideas into papers.

He looked up at the clock sitting on the wall just above his work table. It was showing quarter to twelve. Mason sure loves his job but he loves his nephew more than anything. He knew that Lenny would not sleep without him.

Shit. God, why am I like this? I just hope my chaand isn't scared. I'm such a big fool.

Mason hurriedly wrapped up his work, shut off the lights, locked the door and scrambled towards the stairs when lift delayed to arrive by a minute.

Such a fool you are Mason. Stupid, you know very well that Lenny will not only sleep but also be terrified by now if I am not there.

Without any care of getting pulled over, he drove his car rashly through existent traffic in order to reach his home. As soon as he opened the door, his legs were squashed with chubby arms.

Lenny was so restless that he was waddling near the entrance so when the door open he had buried his head into strong legs. He tried to squeeze himself into the legs of his uncle.

Mason bent down to lift the child into his arms. The kid was first resistant to withdraw himself from his uncle's legs, however when he was lifted into his uncle's arms, he dove straight into the neck, trying to merge as one. He was quietly sniffling, he was scared that something might have happened to his uncle and he too wouldn't return like his mother. 

Lenny was too young to understand big things but he surely did miss motherly love. Now his uncle is his entire world. Lenny hugged Mason tightly to which he in return squeezed the kid further into his chest. He murmured sweet nothings while cuddling him closer running his hand through his fluffy locks and placing tender kisses on Lenny's head.

"Baby, I'm sorry my chaand. I'm really sorry. So sorry. Sorry. Sorry." With each word fatherly kiss was planted. However tear drops staining his shirt along with muted sniffles were his only response.

"Please forgive me baby. Please baby. I'm here. I'm sorry for being late. Don't be scared chaand. Papa is here. Ssh. I'm here sweetie. Don't cry." Yes, Mason treats Lenart as his own kid. He loves Lenny from the core of his heart and could never see his baby cry.

Mason took his baby towards his room waving off any help he received. He thanked the nanny before asking for something to feed Lenny. He knew Lenny would not have had his supper yet. Lenart may not know to read the clock but he could definitely perceive the absence of his uncle. Mason always made sure to reach home by ten coz of Lenny's separation anxiety. But now it is half past twelve.

"Mera chaand, can you please look at me baby? Please."

Lenny shook his head but hugged him tightly.

"Ok sweetie. No problem dear. Your papa is here, he'll protect you." Lenny doesn't understand all of Mason's words, just papa is here, sorry, please, look, head and other basic words.

Mason dropped onto his bed with Lenny still in his arms. He kissed his head once again and slowly drew his arms from around his neck to make him sit on his chest. Looking at Lenny's rosy cheeks, reddish nose and puffed eyes with tiny diamond like tears still hanging on his long lashes, made him loose his calm. The sight in front of him was so heart wrenching that his own tears escaped without any confines.

Mason gently wiped the hanging tears and cupped Lenny's small face in his large hands. He placed his head on Lenny's forehead, kissed his nose muttering apologies and love. When a knock was heard, he withdrew to glance at nanny holding a bottle of milk. He thanked her and excused her for the night.