XLII - Lost

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"What do you think you are doing Freen?" -- Mr. Chankimha, who was waiting for Freen in the living room asked her once she stumbled her way to stairs at 2 AM. After weeks of silence, he decided to talk to her.

She came home drunk everyday for weeks and her parents let go of it since they chose silence than fighting after what happened between Freen and Becky. They missed the happiness and warmth that Becky had brought to their home. And they missed seeing genuine happiness in Freen.

Freen did not reply as she was struggling hard to be on her feet and her words would definitely slur.

"We need to talk Freen. Seriously. When you are sober. Now, go and sleep." -- Her dad said with disappointment written all over his face.

"Freen.. Why don't you take a vacation somewhere, to calm your mind?" -- Kade touched her hand in concern, while Freen was sipping from her third peg of whiskey in one hand and her eyes fixed on her mobile screen. As usual there was no response.

"How long are you going to stare like that Freen? You look like a psycho now... you know that?-- Can't she even pose for a photo with anyone?!" -- Tee took a glance at her mobile screen and sighed.

"When do you plan to open your mouth and say something?" -- Nam was losing her patience

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"When do you plan to open your mouth and say something?" -- Nam was losing her patience.

They did try their best to make a conversation happen between Freen and Becky and it failed each time. Freen was losing her mind and Becky was burying herself in work. Richie decided not to meddle since it's not up to a third person to solve.


Richie's POV

"I'm sorry Freen.. I am helpless.." -- I repeated again. It's been going on for days and I can understand her, but I am not in a position to make Becky talk.

"Please Richie... Let me wish her once...please.. I won't ask again.." -- I feel bad for Freen for the way she is pleading. I know how ahead she was planning this birthday of Becky. And one evening changed everything.

"I'm dropping this here Richie... if you don't mind....., please take it.. inside... and tell her.. that I came to wish...." -- I thought all these while that she was calling from elsewhere and no.. She must be at the gate..here itself.

I stood up and hastily walked to the gate, only to see a familiar car taking a turn and moving away. And there was a bouquet at the gate.

"It's for you.." -- I told Becky who was sitting in front of the TV and kept the bouquet and the gift box on the table. Becky was adamant that this year we won't celebrate her birthday and none of the friends are allowed to visit too. It's just going to be Dad, Mom, Becky, BonBon and Me.

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Freen's POV

"I'm glad you are back here Lady Boss... All the works are pending and Mr. Chankimha was really upset each time he came over." -- Yah told me while following me to the office room.

I had moved to my own apartment after dad asked me to have a talk with him. I know what I have been doing is letting down the people who trusted me only. First my Becky. Then our parents and Richie. My friends. Now even my investors, by avoiding my work and responsibilities.

I entered the office room which I left two months before. The day after Faye happened. Even if I visited at times, I never entered this room.

Yah has done all the changes I had asked for. Everything is changed. The whole interior along with furniture. Nothing is the same in my office, just like nothing is same in my life.

Nam, Kade and Tee still contact and meet me in between, even though I am being the worst kind of friend. Heng avoids seeing me as much as possible. And when we meet, there happens an awkwardness sometimes. And that's not only because of my outburst that day.

Flashback. Freen's POV

I could not take it anymore and I had to see my Beck. I needed to talk to her and apologize to her. I grabbed my car keys and started to the studio where I knew she was at. I still have sources to keep an eye on her. Not because I'm being a creep. But because I am not comfortable about the fact that Nop is on bail and that cunning fox can be dangerous to Becky.

I received the call while speeding, breaking the traffic rules, unbothered.

"Freen... You are being stupid again. Turn back and don't meet Becky now.. I know you drank." -- Kade said on the other end and I just scoffed.

"Listen to us Freen... She gave you time to think. Take it and don't go now. You will make her more upset. Just listen to us.." -- It's Nam's voice and I realized that it's a group call.

"I stopped myself for more than a month Nam... What time are you talking about? I did not get to see her all these while...when all others can see her..talk to her...be with her..." -- I yelled at them over the call, hoping that they will understand me.

I know it's true. They all meet her. They all have contact with my Becky... Including my parents... It's just me...

I know.. I don't need any time. I want her only. She is my forever and I have no confusion. I still do not understand why I acted so with Faye.. But I was not confused. I was never. When it's about Becky.. I know it's she that I need and want.

The whole incident made me realize that how incomplete I am without my baby.

Nothing is more difficult than staying away from her. I simply cannot be without her and I want to tell her that. I am ready to live my entire life as she says if she takes me back...

I can be on my knees...apologize endlessly if it means that she will be with me...

I stepped on the accelerator once again...

I need to see her...

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25.10.2024

I hope my dear readers won't be too upset with Freen.

It happens sometimes when we act so stupid and gets carried away momentarily, to bear that weight of guilt forever in our lives.

I did not and do not want to portray her as a bad person here. I just portray her as a normal person with flaws and strengths..

Hope you are still enjoying the story...


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