Shadow (Phayurain)

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_my relationship will always be private
but I'll never keep my partner secret.
There's huge difference between privacy
and secrecy_

Author's Pov :

Bathroom door closed, a second later entrance door opened. Man in mid 40's entered, not seeing anyone present he decided to knock on bathroom door but--

*ring...ring...*

He pull his hand back and walked towards table beside bed to turn the phone off. He stopped midway when he saw call ended. He was about to turn around but instead stood in shock when his eyes landed on phone screen mistakenly. He tried to move his leg to walkout of room but as he took first step, he tripped. Thankfully shower was on so person from other side didn't hear him.

Somehow he pull himself together and walk away, pretending as if nothing happened.
Back in room, handsome lead checked himself one last time before entering his room after dressing up for day. He picked his phone to put it in his pocket, that's when his phone screen flashed, catching his attention from whatever he was thinking. His stern features soften with fond smile appearing on his face as he saw a missed call from his beloved.

Without wasting a single second he called him but frown came on his flawless face when his beloved ended call without answering. His mind suddenly drifted to each and every scenario of past two days, to see if he had done something or anything to make his beloved angry or upset. Every little thing, be it weird or normal, but nothing make sense. He was sure they laughed last night on video call and it seemed normal. So why now? Is there anything he misse--. His thoughts comes to halt when his phone dinged. He saw the message that made relief flow over his body. 

My Prince ❤️
Good morning & I'm in lecture phi,
I'll call you back soon😘

He put his phone in his pocket and made his way to dinning area. He sat between his brothers, only seat which was empty, not that he had any other choice. During the breakfast he heard his family's conversation and hummed here and there when he thought necessary but didn't utter a single word. Typical him, nothing new. Though he can feel his papa's eyes on him from time to time but let it go for now. He was the first one who finished, so he stood up to go for work. Just when he's about to go he heard his uncle's voice.

"You look different today V"

"Hmm. Someone recommend" he replied shortly but not in impolite way before walking away, leaving question marks on everyone's face. Apart from those three people who got it and two who had slight idea.

Not that other didn't notice but simply didn't pass any comment. Meanwhile his dad clearly recognized bit softness on his stone like face, it was not easily noticeable but traits of being parents, I guess. His dad turned his attention to his husband who looked surprised and nervous, completely opposite of his daily self. Even though he tried not to saw it, infront of his husband his every facade fails miserably.

"You okay honey?" Man asked his husband in low comforting voice, so no one else can hear.

His husband nodded in reply but it didn't convinced him. However he'll give him some time before asking again, just in case he wants to clear his mind.

Later on day (evening),
When man of the house were on work, wife were seating in living room. That's when most awkward conversation took place. Unbeknownst to them, this conversation will lead them to most awaited journey which will change their perspective about many things, related to past, present and future.

"Pete you okay?" Porsche asked as he noticed distant expression of his best friend, now brother-in-law. Porchay nodded along in agreement.

"I'm fine" he replied. But none of them seem to believe him. Heck, he himself won't be able to believe it, If he stood infront of mirror.