Hello Stranger(completed)

chapter 13

Autor pov

New and Army became close once again and New started spending more time with him than with Tay,  It's natural for Mew to notice the tension between Tay and New, especially after Tay's fainting incident in the hills. However, it's also understandable that the elder siblings might choose to let New and Tay work through their issues on their own. Sometimes, personal conflicts can best be resolved by the individuals involved, allowing them to communicate and address their feelings directly.  

As for Tay, he was so done with New, that he was ditching his work just to meet that Army guy who New said was their friend, but Tay didn't remember him , so he decided to go to Mew's office to complain about his brother because Tay saw that New always listen to Mew no matter what.

Tay's footsteps echoed softly in the empty hallway as he made his way toward Mew's office, his mind swirling with conflicting emotions. He felt a sense of frustration and betrayal gnawing at him, fueling his determination to confront New about his behavior. Yet, as he approached Mew's door, a nagging doubt crept into his mind, questioning the validity of his feelings.

"Isn't it me who wanted him to move on from me?" Tay mused silently to himself, his thoughts swirling in confusion. "Then why am I doing this to stop him from going out with others?"

A wave of uncertainty washed over Tay as he grappled with his inner turmoil, his steps faltering momentarily before he shook himself out of his reverie. With a resolute nod, he reminded himself of his original intent: to address New's neglect of his work and their relationship.

"But I thought to move on from me, not the company," Tay reasoned with himself, his resolve strengthening once more. With a renewed sense of purpose, he squared his shoulders and pushed open the door to Mew's office.

Mew looked up from their desk, surprise flickering across their features as they took in Tay's determined expression. "Hey, Tay," they greeted warmly, gesturing for him to take a seat. "What brings you here?"

Taking a deep breath, Tay settled into the chair opposite Mew, steeling himself for the conversation ahead. "I need to talk to you about New," he began, his voice steady despite the turmoil raging within him. "It's not good what he's been doing."

Mew's brow furrowed with concern as they listened to Tay's words, their gaze filled with empathy. "What's been going on?" they inquired gently, their voice soft with understanding.

Tay recounted the recent events, detailing New's frequent absences from work and his apparent prioritization of his friendship with Army over their work relationship. "I'm tired of feeling like I'm being pushed aside, he is not doing his work he is always rushing to meet his friend in office hours I'm tired of all these" Tay confessed, frustration lacing his words.

"Aww, Tay, why are you telling me all this? You should tell New directly," Mew said with a gentle smile, their eyes conveying a sense of understanding. Though Mew was aware of the dynamics at play, he chose to maintain a neutral stance.

Tay hesitated, feeling a pang of frustration at Mew's apparent lack of support. "I'm telling you this because I know you can help me get through to him. He won't listen to me," Tay replied earnestly, his voice tinged with desperation.

Mew sighed softly, their smile fading slightly. "Tay, you guys are still young. Maybe it's time to enjoy life a little more and not worry too much about work," he suggested, their tone gentle yet firm. "Let New enjoy himself, and leave the company matters to us elders. We'll handle it."

Tay's heart sank as he realized that Mew might not fully understand the depth of his feelings for New. With a forced smile, he bid Mew farewell and left the office, determined to find his own way forward.