Hey Jr.!

Chapter 10 - 10,000 hours

Carlos makes his way towards Siya about to initiate a conversation "I need a moment Jr." Siya says even before he could speak anything and walks away.

Carlos slow down and eventually stops, while Zoya made her way to him "She still gets a bit worked up" she says her gaze fixed on Siya "but I have to give it to her though, haven't thought she'd still have it after so long!" She adds.

"Agreed mom" Peter adds and Carlos realises the obvious relationship between them "I guess that's how Siya is, very competitive" he shrugs.

"Did something happen while I was away? I have only seen her like that in situations that weren't.... You know.... Really pleasant" he says twitching his head a bit trying to understand.

"Well I don't know, we were just talking, Peter and him (Gerald) were in room, she was asking if I heard from her mom and that she was here to see if her mom was here by any chance and that's it! All of a sudden she walked up to Peter and said 'Let's go' and walked towards the ring." Zoya explained the situation.

'Probably something about her mother then. It's been about her whenever I saw her in a bad mood' Carlos thought while he nodded listening to the story. 'Or maybe him?' His thoughts continued when he looked at Gerald 'Aye no way.... I don't think she's aware' he assures himself striking of the possum that Siya might know that he's her father.

"Anyways is there any chance you guys can stay back tonight?" Zoya asks almost insisting.

"Ummm.... I'm not sure." Carlos responds.

"I understand you must be busy, with all your racing stuff, but please look into it if you can make any adjustment just for tonight." Zoya pleads him.

"Oh Ms. Zoya, it's all upto Siya. I can communicate with them through emails, I don't mind staying." He replies.

"Oh good" Zoya gets excited "You see I wanted to prepare a feast of Siya's favourite food, assuming they're still her favourite" she chuckles "and it's better for her to stay back if she eats all that because you know..." she gestures with her hands thinking that Carlos most probably knows what she's talking about.

"What...?" Carlos asks confused.

"You know anything about Siya's condition?" Zoya asks surprised.

"No...." Carlos was still lost, but now he's starting to get concerned.

"Oh so I picked the wrong topic" Zoya chuckles awkwardly.

"Now you can't keep me hanging" Carlos gets eager

"Okay but please don't tell her that I told you. Wait for her to tell you herself first. I'm sure she will soon, how long have you been together?" She asks assuring him

"Oh... umm.... We're.... We're not together" Carlos chuckles awkwardly scratching his nape.

"WHAT!?" Zoya exclaims "I thought you guys are in a relationship!" She continues to exclaim "I'm sorry" she composed herself " I guess I just got way too excited that our little Siya has grown up so much, I just assumed that-"

"Oh no it's okay" he responds immediately "let me tell you that I think, we're not together yet!" He says emphasising on yet and blushing like crazy.

"There you go!" Zoya shrieks slapping his arm "I'm rooting for you" She says balling her fist in the air making Carlos laugh and blush.

"Well.... What is it that's going to be our little secret?" Carlos slides the topic right back in.

"Siya has one of that rare Auto Brewery Syndrome" she says "so she basically stays away from alcohol, sugars and carbs because they naturally brew in her stomach making her drunk. It's not very bad, but if she eats a lot of them then there are some adverse after effects." Zoya explains