Young Man's Old Love

The Past

He cares for me. Good for him, no butterflies please for this very playboy. The aroma of the food was sooo good, I just wanted to have it in the car itself but I'm messy and cannot afford to get the car seat cleaned if it gets dirty. I patiently waited for him to drive us home, walked to the guest room by his side and finally he unboxed all the items he had brought in which included - roti, nan, 2 types of panner gravy, jamoon, chicken kebab and BIRYANI. I was gonna have a bon appetite after a week I think but obviously I love home cooked food. So I started having 'em without asking him to join in, he is such a mannered baby, stood by table and ensured if everything was alright.

After my 1st burp I realised how selfish I was to keep him waiting, fact being he was so worked up from all the day's activities. I requested him to join in, he sat but ate nothing. I did serve food on his plate but he didn't have a bite.

"Why aren't you eating ? There should be enough time gap between dinner and sleep."

"I'm full. I had samosas in there."

"For mee" I said pouting.

"You want it now, come lets go right away" he said showing the keys to me.

"That's Kawasaki, you drive bikes as well. Do you have licence ??"

"How did you guess it ? Wow you aren't that dumb ?"

"WHATT ?"

"Relax, you look more cute when you are angry. I didn't mean what i said i just wanted to admire your cuteness"

"Whateveer, its time to sleep now. GO "

"Yes mam, as you say. I will just clean up and leave."

"Hey, no i will clean it. Don't worry"

Just then there was knock on the door, and his mother walked in wearing golden colour, silky, night gown. Her facials were so jaw dropping i couldn't stop looking at her whenever she was around me. She definitely follows strict diet and skincare routine.

"Your dad wants you to come to the study, please go quickly and be polite."

"Why MOM ? I'm sick of that old, bothersome guy .."

"Mind your words, move faster"

He flounced off, his mother caught notice of the dinning table I immediately went on to clean it. She held my hand, and asked me to take rest instead. She seemed to be upset, I asked her if everything's fine, she let out forced smile and walked out.

The mother and son loved cleanliness so much, it was so evident from their behavior. I wonder what his dad had to talk, maybe its about me. Yes, its about me, i don't know how long will this continue. I called home, talked to my parents for an hour. They were waiting for me, i too wanted to go home but mm. And called my boss who was so mad at me as i hadnt informed anything, he was least bothered of my situation he wanted to just announce to me how irresponsible i was and my salary deduction due to my absence. I cried and dozed off.

After a while or so, Isami was there, in my dreams obviously. I don't remember exact conversation and situation i was in. But i think he was helping me out with some plan. I woke up because i felt someone beside me.

I opened my eyes, it was Shi-jin. I don't know when did he come in.

"What are you doing here ?? Don't you have bed of your own."

"Please let me stay here. I'm sad."

He seemed to be saying the truth, i turned on the side table lamp beside me. I woke up and sat straight. He got up and slept on my lap. I tried to pacify him by running my hand through his silky, smooth, straight hairs. I felt wetness on my legs, as he began crying.