Life of Problems

Chapter 67

Joe entered their room and closed the door behind him quietly. Then without any warning shouted ,damn! Damn!

The other occupant of the room sat up straight on his bed. Why are you shouting? asked Nick startled.

Everything on this planet is going wrong! What the hell is wrong with my life! shouted Joe again.

Can you please stop shouting, said Nick staring at the door. You know, David uncle won't like it.

Where is Jwel? asked Joe lowering his angry voice with huge effort. It's all cause of his sister!

Jiya? asked Nick confused. Have you quarreled with her?

What can l do? Joe's angry voice turned into a helpless one. If there's not enough chlorine then what the hell can l do!

Would you kindly elaborate or do l have to turn into Hercule Poirot to understand you, said Nick hiding his smile.

You know l just.....she also....Joe stopped mid sentence. That's all fucked up!

You like Jiya and she likes you, right? Nick shrugged his shoulder. What's wrong with that?

Did Ema tell you? asked Joe looking at him aback.

I have got eyes and ears, said Nick. Isn't it quite obvious that....

You mean that it was obvious that Jiya likes me? Joe interrupted him getting restless.

Of course, said Nick lightly.

But how come l didn't understand then, said Joe frustratedly. Argh! I didn't even believe when she said it.

Sorry to say that, said Nick looking not sorry at all, you're really dumb if you didn't understand that. But even if you didn't, you know now. Then what's the problem?

Joe looked up. His eyes were showing real pain this time. If l knew before, l would have never made things this hard for us. It's really hard for me to get out of her life right now. I feel suffocated with all this weight on me.

Why would you do that? asked Nick confused once again. If you like each other then just date.

You're the one being dumb now, said Joe chuckling sadly. Nine months. How can l possibly.... Nick opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by a call in his phone. He received it.

Dad! How are.... what's wrong? What! Which hospital? I am coming. There was a break. Uncle said something on the other side. Then Nick said, not at all. I will obviously come now. How can l stay here! Again uncle said something. Forget about class, dad. I am coming right away. He ended the call.

What's wrong? asked Joe concerned.

Mom! Nick said in a trembling voice.

What about her? asked Joe alarmed. Is she okay?

Nick shook his head. Her condition is not well at all. I need to go, he said getting on his feet.

Will you be okay by yourself? asked Joe.

Yeah, don't worry. I am going now, he swiftly took his wallet and phone and ran out.