The One

Chapter 13

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"Alexa, sweetheart how many times have I told you not to open the door" Rose scolded her child while reaching for the door to greet the visitor.
"Hello!" Mew greeted her with an arrogant smirk
Shocked to see him, she was raged. The audacity of this guy to show up at her doorstep after what he had done to Gulf.

"What do you want?" She asked rudely
Anger flashed in Mew's eyes but he ignored her, focusing on the little angel behind her.
"Hello love! Is Daddy home?" He asked in a most gentle voice.
Little angel however, was more focused on the flowers he held. "Is that for me?" She asked cutely.
Mew bent down to her level.
"Do you like flowers love?"
"Yeeeeess" she said unsure of her answer
"Then it is for you" Mew handed flowers to Alexa"
"Who is it Rose?" Gulf enquired as the door was still half shut
"Dada... Alexa have boyfriend!" Alexa squealed running to Gulf. Her tiny hands pulling him with all the strength she could muster.
Rose scoffed. As if it was not enough that Gulf was deeply infatuated with Mew and now her daughter too. What is he, a magnet!!

Gulf's face turned stern as soon as he saw Mew
"What are you doing here Phi?"
He protectively pulled Rose and Alexa behind him. A subtle gesture yet didn't go unnoticed by Mew. He sighed.
"I came to apologise" Mew said sincerely
"My boyfriend" Alexa pushed past Gulf and clung on to Mew's legs.
Mew found her adorable, like father like daughter
He picked her up in his arms and she kissed him smiling brightly. This made Mew laugh.

'Aaawwwww..
No no no no .. don't get soft you stupid heart' Gulf was cursing himself mentally.
He cleared his throat and asked Alexa to climb down but she had to be stubborn now.

"Get down Alexa. He is a stranger" Rose tried to separate them but in vain.
"Boyfriend play with Alexa?" She made puppy eyes and Mew could not deny. He obliged her, pushing past Gulf and Rose, he entered their home.

Rose eyed Gulf to ask Mew to leave but he did not know how. So he asked her to endure it for sometime. He put his hands over her shoulder and took her in, in a bid to calm her.
Mew tried his best to ignore and not get worked up.
"Let's play tea party" Alexa took Mew to sit on her tiny tea party table.
"Sweetheart why don't you get some cookies too" Gulf suggested and Alexa took to her heels.
"Mumma help Alexa" Gulf eyed Rose to take her away to kitchen.
As soon as they disappeared Gulf crossed his hands over his chest, looking straight at PMew, he questioned again
"What are you doing here?"
"I really came here to apologise."Mew reiterated his words.
"You are not forgiven. now leave!"
"Aren't you being too harsh?"
Why is it always so painful to talk to Gulf.

Gulf could not bear to look into PMew's eyes anymore and so he looked away not responding.
"Okay. I am leaving." Mew  left with a heavy heart.

Did I hurt him? Should I forgive him already? Gulf was contemplating looking at the shut door when he heard his daughter scream
"Dada! Where is boyfriend?"

Mew was at his home preparing a simple meal, thinking about ways to reconcile with Gulf. To his surprise he got a call from the person himself.

"Where are you Phi?"
"Home. Is everything alright Gulf?" The hesitation in Gulf's voice  made Mew worry.

"I am coming to see you right now" Gulf hung up without giving Mew chance to ask any further.

As soon as the door bell rang, Mew jumped to get the door,  his anxious heart racing fast, his brain popping too many questions.

"What happened?" Mew scanned Gulf head to toe. And did the same with Alexa who was holding Gulf's hand, then looked back at Gulf for answers.

"Uhhh... Alexa.. wanted to see her boyfriend..  because he left without saying goodbye"

"Huhhh?" Mew was puzzled
"Boyfriend!" Alexa opened her arms wide, smiling, chiding Mew to pick her up.

Mew burst out laughing bringing Alexa inside his home.
"I am really sorry love to leave without saying goodbye. But you are really something to make your dada come here in the middle of the night!
It really serves your dada right though. Now he can know how annoying it is when he is this stubborn" Mew said to Alexa but his words were intended towards Gulf.
Gulf rolled his eyes, settling down on the couch. He observed the room as Mew and Alexa chatted away.
Just as before.. spacious living room with minimal furnishings.. plain grey walls that P'Mew liked.. with bright yellow coloured curtains that Gulf had to fight for.. the signature blue wall behind the dining table which led to a week long fight.. the open kitchen.. how long has it been...? 4 years or 5 years..?
'4 years.. Gulf has come back after 4 long years. Does it still feel the same Gulf? Is this house still the same? I haven't changed a single thing.. everything is as you left it... the only thing that is changed is.. me. I wish I had realised how much you mean to me then. Can we turn back time? Can we go back Gulf?' Mew was stealing glances at Gulf while playing with Alexa.

Gulf oblivious to the people around walked towards kitchen looking for something.
There it is.. his favourite picture. Gulf at the center along with P'Mew and P'Nice on either side, smiling ear to ear.
Gulf ran his index finger over P'Nice's picture, warmth still filling his heart.

"Those were the best days" Mew spoke in a gentle voice. Gulf still looking at the picture with a smile, just nodded.
"Alexa is sleepy." Mew said
Gulf looked at Mew and sighed
"Finally.."

Mew followed Gulf with his eyes as he went to Alexa, picked her up, ready to leave.
"It's too late to go out now. You can sleep here.."
Mew waited for Gulf's response. After a while he spoke again
"You can sleep in the bedroom. I will take the couch"

"No need. We will leave now. Rose is waiting for us" he said in a slightly raised voice which startled Alexa
"Alexa sleep with boyfriend" she mumbled looking for Mew.

Mew cooed at her cuteness.
"Let me take her. I will put her to bed. You can stay the night or pick her up tomorrow morning" Mew ordered Gulf without giving him any chance to protest. He took Alexa to the bedroom, patting her back gently, putting her to sleep.
When he came out after tucking Alexa in bed, he heard Gulf arguing with Rose.
Gulf hung up the phone in frustration and went straight to bedroom pushing Mew by his shoulder and banged the door shut.

As for Mew, he stood there like a mannequin having a déjà view. Mew began to have the same question he had 4 years ago -why has he not converted his study into another bedroom yet?

AN: Alexa playing Cupid.. how's that?
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