If I loved you

Grief is the price we pay for love

'Mom.'

'Newiee.' A pleasant voice sounded from afar.

'Why are you here?' Given their bitter relationship, I was expecting New to explode with anger but his voice was polite enough.

'I need to talk to you.' I saw a beautiful woman came inside with New. She was tall, her raven black hair was neatly braided and her face was full of elegance. From one look one can tell that she belongs to an upper class family.

'Why didn't you call me?' New gesture for her to sit on the sofa but she didn't.

'You are not taking my calls that's why.'

'I was busy. I still am. I have to go to the board meeting tomorrow morning... Luke will be here soon with the papers.' New also kept standing and looking at everywhere but her.

'Sit down first and let me see your face.' Her face was brimming with genuine concern.

'Mom...I...' But she pushed him down and New had to sit on the sofa. Surprisingly he didn't get angry....at all! He just lowered his head with a sigh.

'Stop overthinking things. Don't blame yourself for the things you can't control. I already told you this so many times.' She sat beside him and patted his back soothingly.

Blaming himself? For that....that accident? Four years ago? The death of the young miss? Was he really in love with her?

'I know.' He nodded.

'Then what's the problem?' His mother also detected his awkwardness.

'Nothing.....just...tired.' He rubbed his face roughly.

'Have you had your dinner?'

'Yes.' He promptly replied.

'Why are you lying? I already asked those boys outside.' She smiled.

New looked at her and then at the closed door. I guess he was thinking about killing someone.

'I brought some rice and curry. I made them myself. Come and eat.' She swiftly got up and sauntered towards the kitchen. I was watching her back but suddenly New's expression caught my attention. His face was pale and eyes were filled with......fear!

What's going on! Is she a bad person? But....the concern in her eyes I saw was genuine!

She was busy in the kitchen when New's phone rang again.

'Who's calling? Is it Luke? Ask him to join us.'

'Hello?' New turned around to avoid her gaze and answered the phone with gritted teeth.

'.......'

'Come here at once! Why are you wasting time outside?'

'........'

I don't know why but he got up from the sofa and broaden the distance between him and his mother. Then he said in a voice full of fright,

'Hurry up! I am about to die!'

What! So she really is a bad person, came here to harm New! Huh!

'What do you mean?' This time his eyes again became cold.

'.......'

'What was he doing up here....... it's strange.' He was struggling with words. It's like he's received some bad news.

'Hm. It's okay. I'll handle it later.' He ended the call with a stern expression.

'Newiee? What are you upto? Come, have some food first.' His mother has already set the table.