We'll Be A Fine Line (ZARRY)

8

"Look at this, what got my sunshine all smiling like that?" My mom's voice erupted through the house as soon as I enter in. I didn't even realise I was smiling.

"Hi mama" I kissed my mom's cheek before going to the kitchen to get a glass of water. "So , why does it look like my son is happy and all bubbly today?" My mom asked with a slight smile. I took a chair beside her and helped her in cutting the vegetables.

"Maybe I am ? Happy I mean." I said peeling the potatoes. My mom stoped cutting which made me look at her. She is staring at me with a raised eyebrow and a smugy smile. I sighed and dropped the peeler down and smiled , "okay so I am happy because I have a friend now. Best friend more like."
According to the look of it, I can tell my mom is happy too. " Wow my beta, That's so good. " I nodded at her words.

"I know, I can't believe I am saying this but I have friends too, like how crazy is that." I laughed at my own misery. I am soo happy just because I have a person I can call my friend.

We both look at the kitchen door to see Doniya snickering and laughing. "What's with you laughing to yourself Doni ? Care to share, love?" My mom asked my sister who just shook her head still chuckling like an idiot. 

"Its just -pfft. Oh my god-" she couldn't even talk because of the laugh. Me and my mom looked at each other with a frown. "It's just that you are behaving as if he did something great, when in reality he just talked to another person, just like a normal human being. Oh god. This is super fun." She hold her stomach while laughing to herself.

I just looked down. Why does she always have to ruin my mood every time. Why can't she let me be.

" Yeah Doniya, I am happy for my son, you should be too. He is your brother, what is with you degrading him since this morning ?" This morning, pfft, if only she knew.  "I will not tolerate this kind of behaviour from my kids, neither of you. " My mom sternly warned my sister who obviously shrugged like it was nothing.

     My mom shook her head and turned back to me , "so sunshine, tell me about this friend of yours. "
Her excitement made me laugh at her fondly. "Yeah Zayn, tell us more about the poor human. " I looked at D with a pissed expression.

    My mom put her hand on mine, looked at me with worried eyes.  'Ignore her, love' my mom mouthed at me. I just gave her a slight smile . Ofcourse I will ignore it, because I'm used to Doni's taunts.

           "Soo, ?" I laughed at my mom, ofcourse she didn't divert from the topic.  "Ok, so his name is Harry. And don't say this baba, he will absolutely lose it because, Harry is that bachelor in the first floor. You know the one people are afraid of, says he's a criminal and all.  "  I stopped when I saw my mom's horror expression.

"Maa, trust me , he is nothing like these people are talking. He is so sweet and kind mom . He actually is a regular customer at our library and he has a brilliant taste in books. He even dropped me home today. He Said it himself, that I'm his only friend. Just like he is mine. "
Yes I dropped out the part where he hold me through my breakdown. Mom doesn't have to know that.

" But , he is a bad person beta, and your father does not like him one bit. What if he is really a criminal? We can't believe such people and befriend them." My mom was concerned, which is understandable. But I can feel it in me, that Harry is a good and kind-hearted person. I don't know why I feel safe just by thinking about him.
 

"They also say he's gay. " My sister voiced out . I looked at her offended . " So wha-" 

" WHY IS THAT SINFUL WORD  BEING USED IN MY HOUSEHOLD!!? I flinched as my father interrupted.

Shxt.

I glanced at my mom and sister, praying for them to not tell Dad about Harry.

      Luckily to me, my mom came to the rescue. "Oh you are here dear. Go and freshen up while I prepare you a hot tea. " My mom said while she took the bag from dad's hand. He nodded, "but that doesn't answer my question Tricia. Why is that word being discussed in here? " He asked with a stern look. God.
Why can't he drop it, it isn't that bad.