It feels lonely, sleeping in a bed you're used to share with another person Rob thought to himself as he was laying down in Marge's guest room just after waking up. He didn't sleep well that night, and he thought that if it wasn't for Marje he would still be out trying to find where Gary is. But Marge who got a message from her son saying he was fine and convinced Rob it would be good to let Gary have some time to himself.
Rob got out of bed, put some trainers and a shirt on, brushed his teeth and went to the living room with his phone. He checked his phone to find some new messages, but none of them from Gary.
Marge then came into the room. "Want some breakfast?" She asked "I made something".
I came over to the table and sat with her for breakfast which was delicious, i always loved what she cooked, just like I love her son's cooking.
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We watched some TV, later that day. I could see that Rob wasn't himself, instead of the spark in his eyes there was a hint of sadness. Unlike Rob he checked his phone every few second... Something he doesn't usually do.
"Did you hear anything from him?" He asked me.
"Not since the message yesterday" i said back and could see him looking around till he stood up "I think i'll go for a lie down" he said "not feeling that well" he started walking away.
"If you need something i'm here" i smiled at him and he smiled back.
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About two hours have gone by since Rob went for a sleep and there was a knock on the door. Opening the door i saw who Rob came looking for, My son. He looked tired and hade a suitcase by his side, his car parked behind him outside.
I leant to hug him and he hugged me back. After going in he was the first to speak.
"Sorry for not answering the phone, I needed some time to myself" he said.
"I understand" i replied smiling "Thanks for sending the message".
"I know it's kind of rude, but I'm so tired that if i'll stand up for more than five minutes i'll fall asleep standing, I should go to the guest room for a nap" he said with a small smile.
"Rob's there" my sons smile faded when hearing these words. "He came here yesterday at the middle of the night after he drove all the way here, He was really worried about you".
"Can I sleep in your room then?" He asked and i nodded.
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It was a bit after seven and Rob came to the kitchen where i was cooking dinner.
"Hi" he greeted me "Again thank you so much for letting me stay here, despite what has happened".
I smiled at him, just when i was about ti talk he continued "Did you hear anything new from Gary?" You could hear his voice was desperate and sad, he really really matters to him.
"He's asleep in my room" i replied looking at Rob which instantly relaxed by knowing he's here and okay.
"Did he ask something about me? Said anything?" Rob asked.
"He came here shattered, clearly hasn't slept well the night before" i continued "He wanted to sleep in the guest room and when i mentioned you're there he decided to go sleep in my room" i lowered my gaze.
There was some silence then. Than Gary entered, I lifted my face and smiled at him, he smiled back. He was clearly avoiding Rob who turned to him "Had a nice sleep Gaz?" And My son walked out the kitchen.
Robbie made an excuse and walked a way, which let my son come back in "He was really worried about you, and before you jump to conclusion about his his sex life other than with you you two need to talk, because the way I know you: you already made yourself a story about him and a thousand men" he didn't look pleased to see I was defending Rob.
Gary turned to walk out of the kitchen but then Rob came and Gary turned back to me. It was obvious to Robbie that Gary was going to walk out of the kitchen till he came and didn't walk out because he doesn't want any eye contact with Rob.
"It's better if I go... He clearly doesn't want me here." Gary nodded, still with his back to Rob. Robbie leaned and took his bag he has repacked ready to walk out till i went to him and took thew bag off him.
"You aren't going anywhere, this is my house and i choose that you can stay, it's not Gary's choice.".
