I Did Not Abandon You "MaxNat"

Episode 23

Nat narrates:

We arrive at the restaurant with my father, I can't believe he is alive, I am so happy I want to scream. In truth, he hasn't changed at all, except for his hair which is now silver, it's exactly the same as he was 12 years ago and now I understand what Max said that he wanted me to enjoy my gift.

Many years have passed, but in my memories, my dad always gave me the best, so this time it is up to me to do the same; therefore, I ordered the best lunch they had, regardless of the cost of it, and although he complained, I did not allow him to intervene.

- Max says you lived through hell with your... That woman!

-I hate him, he left marks on my body; I thought those scars wouldn't go away, but thanks to Max, they're gone.

- Forgive me son! I should have taken better care of you!

- Dad, I'll tell you the same thing I told Max... She would always have found a way to make us all suffer.

- She was the most unhappy and bitter person.

-The worst thing is that she tried to fill us with that bitterness. -Then she changed the subject.

- Incredible that we are in the city; I never imagined that she would leave town!

- The city is more beautiful when you are with the people you love!

- Speaking of which, explain to me: What relationship do you have with Mr. Saran?

- Well... Actually, we're a couple.

My dad looked a little shocked by my words and I waited for the surprise to pass so I could hear his opinion. However, we were interrupted by Anny, because yes, I took him to the restaurant that we frequent with Max, since I love his food.

- Hello little prince, how are you?

- Little prince?

- Hi Anny, I'm better than ever, and you?

- Very well thanks... Hey, where's Max? He came in about two hours ago, ordered food, and left right away.

We talked with Anny about Max for a while, I even introduced her to my father and told him everything about her in my life. He thanked her for appreciating me since she met me and then left, although we don't talk about him anymore, I still want to hear her opinion.

While we smiled, we had lunch very calmly, we missed this time so much and I am sure we will take advantage of it. After eating, we went to the mall, we were still walking with my father's small luggage; but also really wanting to eat ice cream.

- I can see that you are very happy with Max. - Let go suddenly.

- All he cares about is my happiness and he shows it all the time.

- Do you... Already...? - He takes a long pause. - You know!

-If he told you no, what would you say?

-I'm glad he waited for you to turn 18.

- And if he answered yes?

- Champion, I will not lie to you; that would make him a pedophile and you know it.

- Dad!...

-But, if he was consensual... Don't you think that my opinion is superfluous?

- No, I don't think so.

- It can't be!... My opinion matters to you!... You do...!

- Dad, don't say it! - We both laughed funny.

- Can I meet him now?

I told her yes, so we got up to leave and I asked her to go to the supermarket and buy a bag of ice first. Leaving there, we got into a taxi; Incredibly, we had a pleasant day with my dad, because it was already night and I still can't believe that he is alive.

I was very nervous to see Max again, but I was still very angry with him and reaching the door, I didn't use my key, I knocked. We waited very little time, we were both surprised to see Max with a dirty face, full of tears, but my anger was stronger, so I gave him a slap that made him stagger.

- Nat! - My dad yells.

- How can you think of giving up our love?!

- My child, you are here!

Max hugs me regardless of the blow I dealt him, and despite all my anger, I hug him back, squeezing him tight. We both cried, being like this, it seems that he was taking refuge in me; And now that I think about it, we couldn't live without each other.

- Excuse me! I just wanted you to have the time you needed with your dad.

- Well, today you sleep on the punishment sofa.

- What a character of my son! TRUE? You must be Max!

- Mr. Natasitt, it's nice to meet you.

- Thank you son, for what you did for us! I see that his love is something wild!

- Ouch! - I complained of a pain in my wrist, it seems that I hit Max very hard.

- I'll check that, come in please, it's cold outside!

Max pulled out a first aid box; I thought he would attend to the swelling on his face first and then me. But, first he checked my wrist; what blew me away though, was the way he relieved the pain, he seemed like a very experienced nurse.

- Where did you learn that? - My dad asked curiously.

- Well, I graduated from university very young; At that time, I couldn't practice as a lawyer, so I asked my dad for some small courses and training on other things to take advantage of my time.

- And what did you learn?

- Basic Nursing, some public relations, German, French, Italian and some Hindi; In addition, I included a three-month course on gastronomy.

- Are you saying that you know how to cook and still prefer to go to a restaurant?

-He is the most beautiful of all, don't you think?

Then I understood that he goes to the restaurant because of the memories he has with me, it's the only reason I would spend his money there. After the pain in my wrist was relieved, I asked my dad to give me the ice, I took the handkerchief out of my pocket and after wrapping it, I put it on his cheek.

- Is that what you wanted the ice for? Wouldn't it be easier not to have hit him?

- You don't understand dad! It's not the first time he's done this to me! And I still think he needs a lesson.

Although my dad wanted to talk to Max, he seemed very tired, so my lover told him to go to sleep. Then he got up from the couch and went straight to the bedroom, which made me mad because he's not allowed to sleep in bed, but he just came out with a pillow and a sheet.

He told me to go to sleep, I got ready with my pajamas and everything I needed, but it didn't seem like enough. So I got up at like 10 at night, pretended I was thirsty, but sat next to him on the couch, which made him wake up.

- Nat, can't you sleep?

- The bed feels huge without you. - Smile a bit.

- I love you my boy. - I hugged him tightly.

- You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. - My tears come out uncontrollably.

- Do not Cry...

- Max, come to bed with me... I want you to give me another gift!

- Do not! Your father is here.

- Please please!

I approached his lips and he, understanding my message, begins to devour my mouth with desperation...