Forever Yours

Chapter 4

Atid and Aroon starts walking towards their house in complete silence. They glance at each other occasionally. Even the silence between them are comforting. Soon they reached Aroon's house.

Aroon: That's my house.

Atid: Okay

They look at each other but does not say anything.

Atid: Sooo

Aroon: Goodnight

Atid: Ok. Goodnight.

Aroon stays there looking at Atid.

Atid: Are you not going inside?

Aroon does not say anything and looks down.

Atid suddenly realizes that he is still holding Aroon's hands. He let go of the hand and apologizes.

Atid: I am sorry.

Aroon: It's okay.

Atid once again says goodbye and starts to walk away.

Aroon: Atid

Atid turns around and looks at Aroon who was standing there offering him his jacket.

Aroon: Please take this. It's really cold out there.

Atid: No. It's okay.

Aroon: Please I insist.

Atid takes the jacket and thanks Aroon.
He then slowly walks down the street towards his house. Yes, their houses were on the opposite end of a single lane.

Aroon's POV:

As I walked into the house, I could hear laughter coming from the living room. Aroon let's out a sigh as he thinks about facing the people inside the living room.

Aroon(mind): Hmm...Not again. This is the third party this week. I wish I could have at least one day of peace with my family. But, alas who am I kidding. They don't even have time to think about me.

Aroon slowly walks into the living room plastering a fake smile on his face. As he enters, his dad calls out his name.

Aroon's dad: Hey Aroon. Come here son.

Aroon walks towards his dad and sits next to him.

Aroon's dad: We were just talking about you and your band.

Aroon just nods his head as his dad continue to speak.

Aroon's dad: You guys are doing so well and people are talking about you.

"You are right Arthit."

Aroon looks in the direction of the voice and finds dad's business partner Mr.Suwan sitting on the opposite chair and smiling at him.

Mr.Suwan: You guys are really amazing. I have heard a couple of songs and they are going to be hits.

Aroon: Thank you Uncle.

Mr.Suwan: By the way, have you met my son Ptem. He returned from England recently.

Aroon looks at the guy sitting next to Mr.Suwan and is shocked to see Prem Suwan, one of their biggest rival looking at him with a wide small on his face.

Prem: Hi

Aroon: Hi

Mr.Suwan: Prem is also into music. He has his own band. Why don't you.guys collaborate and do something?

Aroon: I...

Aroon's dad: Why not? If you are thinking that your band mates will disagree, you can just leave them and join Prem's band.

Aroon: NO...

Aroon is surprised by the voice that came out of his mouth. Everyone in the room looks at him in shock.

Aroon: I am.sorry. I am a little stressed out about something. I just need to rest and everything will be alright.

Aroon's mom: Then go and freshen up. You can then rest in your room.

Aroon thanks his mom and moves towards his room. As he starts going up the stairs, he felt like someone was watching him. He looks around and notice Prem staring at him with a smirk. Aroon felt uncomfortable by that stare. There is something wrong with this guy. Aroon quickly gets into his room and goes to take a bath.

After taking bath, he lays down on the bed and thinks about today's event and time spend with Atid. He looks at his hand and he could feel his touch. A smile appears on his face on that thought.

Meanwhile at Atid's house:

Atid reached home and took bath while his father and sister are busy cooking in the kitchen. He always says his dad is the best cook in the world. He gets dressed quickly and comes to the dining area. His dad and sister had already set the table and was waiting for him.

Atid sister: Hey, get your ass down here quickly. I am so hungry.

Atid just throws a ball at his sister.

Atid's sister: Ouch

Atid: Can't you just wait for a few seconds?

Atid's sister:  Idiot

She throws the ball back at him  and starts eating.

Atid's dad: Stop playing and eat your food. And also stop calling your brother names.

Atid's sister: You are always taking his side.

Atid's dad: It's not like that dear.

Atid's sister: I wish mom was here. She would have supported me.

Atid stops eating on hearing his mom's name.

Atid: How many times should I say not to mention her name in this house.

He looks at his sister in fury.

Atid's sister: I....I am sorry.

Atid  gets up and walks out of the room.

Atid's sister: I didn't mean to hurt him.

Atid's dad: I know sweety. It's okay. Just finish your meal and go to bed.

They finish the rest of meal in silence.

In Atid's room:

Atid sits near the window looking at the sky. He was feeling angry and restless.

Atid: Why? Why? Why did she mention her? ....I just hate her. She ruined everything.

He throws things in frustration. Suddenly his hands touch something soft. He looks at  the thing he was holding and saw that it is  Aroon's jacket. He felt like wearing it. As he wore the jacket, Aroon's face and smile came before his eyes. He felt a sense of peace and security. He felt like the jacket hid all his sorrows and miseries. He just lay down on bed wearing the jacket and fell asleep gradually.