Where Have You Gone

Chapter 2️⃣0️⃣

The same night

Trrring..... Trrring...

"Hello, Sam? Is Becky with you? Are you guys staying out somewhere else?", Irin asked. Her voice was lined with perturbation.

"No Irin, I'm at my home. What happened?"

"Becky hasn't gone home till now. She didn't contact me either. I thought you two were staying somewhere out".

"Irin.... We fought today. We... went to the park...", Sam told everything that happened today.

Irin sough aloud.

"I don't know what to say Sam. I don't know whom to advocate in this situation. Anyways she must me somewhere out. I'll go with Richie to look where she is".

"Irin... If you don't mind... Can I come along with you guys?" Sam thought twice but asked anyhow.

"Sam it's already 12. You will not be able to go home afterwards".

"Please Irin..."

Irin had no other option than agreeing to Sam. Richie and Irin picked up Sam from a commonplace. That was the first time Sam saw Richie she knew Becky had a twin brother but had never seen him. He exactly looked like a male version of Richie.

"Where should we go now?", Richie asked in bewilderment.

"To the park", said Irin

"Shit I forgot my phone, guess I left it in the condo itself", said Irin as she asked Sam for her phone.

Sam gave it to Irin without thinking much.

Irin's brows tangled as soon as she opened the contact list but she thought it was not the right time to ask doubts. She tried reaching Becky from Sam's phone but still couldn't reach her.

Irin gave back the phone to Sam.

When they reach the park Sam Becky's car is parked outside. Freen was the first to get off Richie's car and ran towards Becky's car. She peeped through the glass and saw Becky sleeping resting her fire head on the steering wheel.

Sam let out a relieved sigh and motioned to Irin that Becky was in the car. Irin approached the car and knocked hard on the window which startled Becky from her deep sleep.

She open eyes and it took her some minutes to realize that she was sleeping in the car and someone was knocking on her window. She rubbed her eyes to get a clear vision and saw Irin. She immediately opened the door to find Irin and Richie the one standing behind with a puffy face and red eyes almost filled with tears.

"What the fuck is wrong with you sis? We've been trying to reach you for more than five hours. Do you have any idea?", Richie shouted not too louder.

"My phone was dead", Becky answered back as if she didn't care

"You could have charged it in your car dumbass!" Irin scoffed

"My phone fell into the water. It's dead", Becky said darting somewhere.

Irin knew the whole story, it was not only the phone that fell into the water. She gave a knowing look towards Sam who was trying hard not to cry.

"Bec we need to go home now, Shall we?", Richie asked and she nodded.

The three turned their gaze towards Sam who was still standing there.

"Sam you can stay with me in my condo. Is it okay?", Irin asked with concern.

"Thank you for offering but... I need to leave", Sorry said Sam

"At this hour??", Richie exclaimed.

"I'll leave with Irin, Richie you stay back until she gets a cab, if not drop her wherever she wants", Becky said and got into the car not waiting for anyone's reply.

"Becky go home now. I'll accompany Richie", said Irin.

Becky didn't see Sam even once without another word she left the place.

Sam was going through an emotional turmoil inside her. One thing she knew for sure Becky would not be the same after that day. There thought was giving her an indescribable pain.

Richie offered to drive back but Sam refused and booked a cab. As per the word Richie and Irin stayed back until Sam got her cab.

That night was indeed long and unsettling for both girls.
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Becky was awake the whole night and she had decided what had to be done. The only thing she needs now is Sam's stand in this so-called relationship of them.

The next day

As usual, the gang has gathered in the food court for the lunch. The only unexpected thing is Sam was already there waiting for Becky.

Irin prompted her to go and join Sam in their usual spot.
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Becky and Sam were sitting face to face. There was only silence for more than 15 minutes.

"Bec I'm sorry", Sam said in a hoarse voice. She was crying all night.

"Don't talk about that Sam but don't ever do that again".

"Bec... Bec... I need to tell you something", Sam is stuttering.

"Is she going to end things between us?", Becky thought to herself but kept the question within her.

"Mmm.. go on", said Becky.

"I don't think we can meet often hereafter", Sam said looking somewhere.

"Are you breaking up with me?", Becky asked in disbelief.

"No Becky. It's not that".

"Is it because of what happened yesterday". Becky reached and took Sam's hand into hers.

"Sam look here. I'm sorry I should've not slapped you in the first place. It was not intentional. If you want to punish me then go on but please don't avoid me". Tears started rolling down her eyes.

"No Bec... You know the course I've been studying. It's over. I looking for a job in the MNC. I need to prepare for the interview. I need more time for the preparation. That's why I can't meet you often".

"Oh... Sam do you really need to work?"

"Of course bec. I don't want to rely on anyone including my father". Becky was flattered to see Sam's level of morale.

"I'm... I'm... so proud of you Sam. But can we at least meet once a week?", Becky asked innocently.

"Yes, we can. We can talk over the phone daily. Okay I'm not going anywhere", said Sam.

Becky walked with Sam to the bus stop as usual but this time something told her there in an invisible gap forming between them. After all, Becky trusted Sam with all her heart.

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Hey Fam,

The story will be getting more and more emotional from the next chapter. So get your tissue boxes ready

Mira