Embrace (BoyXBoy)

Chapter 9

Malik's POV

 Today would be the day where I will meet him at the park. I am excited and also scared of what his reaction will be. I admit that I was not able to keep my words but I really tried to keep in touch.

 Before I reach the park I could already see him from a far. I instantly got nervous and when I park the car I was glad that he did not even notice. I opened the car and took a deep breath and approach him. The look in his eyes is confused and wide in shock, I forced a smile to ease the tense I feel and after that everything went drastically he run and left and now I am sitting in my car not knowing where to find him. I got frustrated and agitated, I feel the same lose when I left him 2 years ago..

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 It was Monday dawn when my mom woke me up, I looked at my clock to check the time and saw that it is 3:30 AM..

" Mom it's too early, school starts at 9 AM. " my voice was too sleepy at the moment.

" I know honey, I just need to tell you something. can you get up now? " my mom's voice is too serious and it made me wake up and sit on my bed.

" what is it? " I asked while yawning.

" Your father is in the living room. We need to speak to you. " Mom announced.

" Huh? dad? why? " I am finally wide awake because of her announcement.

" You need to get up and follow me in the living room. " she got outside before I was able to respond.

 I fixed myself before I face my father. I seated beside my mom who is rested opposite of my father.

 I was horrified when my father informed me that he will take me with him in Europe and he is taking my custody. I don't want to leave my mom but she just seated there without any disapproval to what my dad wishes to do.

" I am sorry Malik. " my mom faced me with sorrowful eyes.

" have you ever agreed to this mom? "  I asked with too much hurt in my heart.

 Mom never answered the question but she just sit there like she never heard me asked her.

 I walked out from the scene and stormed in my bedroom. I couldn't help the tears in my eyes and realizing that I would leave so many things behind if I come with my father. I looked at the ceiling of my room when pictures of my best friend came out in my vision from nowhere. I never thought that we would separate in the future. The thought breaks my heart even more. Later that day mom talked to me without my father interrupting. Mom told me to trust her with the decisions to let me go with dad. I love her so much, despite my own disapproval I go to the flow of the situation with holding the trust to my mother.

 My stuffs are packed and I am almost ready to go later afternoon  after I woke up  I slept because of the drastic change that will come in my life. That day I had to go at the valley to meet my best friend I promised I'll hang out with. I had to sneak out to do it.

 When I was heading at the location I am a mix of different emotions. i am glad that finally I gonna see my best friend, I am scared because I also have to break the news to him and gloomy because I know for a fact that he will be very sad about it.

 he has already slept when I arrived at the location, he looks peacefully resting his head on the tree. I feel guilty because I have to wake him up and ruin this moment by telling him that I need to leave.

 I tapped his shoulders with enough force to wake him up. He slowly opened his eyes and partly smile. 

 I broke the silence.. " I need to tell you something."

" What is it Malik?" his voice starts to shake. He knows it when I am upset.

" I need to leave now."  I tried to hide the sadness while saying the word.

" What do you mean you need to leave Malik?" I knew it was just a forced smile he threw at me.

" My Father finally appeared and  just arrived yesterday. He wants to take me to Europe, Mom approved because Dad used legal actions to take me with him. I am sorry i had no time to tell you. " It was hard to tell him the news but I had to.

Strands of falling tears escaped his wonderful eyes and he failed to hide the sobs escaping his lips. I want to cuddle him right now and calm him with my lips and- what? but no! I can not do that.

" Please stop crying I will just be away. I just have to reach the legal age to lead my own life." I found it hard to make someone believe on something you don't.

"But You will be away. "FAR AWAY" The days are not going to be the same day without you. " his sobs are getting louder, I admit he looks cutter now but this is a moment that I can not make fond of it.

" I promise I'll be back."  I  cupped his face in my hands and looked intently in his eyes.

There again the fake smile, If I were not his best friend, I might probably buy the disguise.

" Alright! I know you wouldn't forget me"

I know I won'! how could I ?

"I keep you posted on my Facebook. If I have new number since I'll be out of the country I tell you there."  I  kissed his  forehead and continued. " Please don't be too upset about this, I'll be home in no figured time, You will just realize I am back." I am trying to convince ourselves that we will.

 I couldn't bear it anymore and my strength is about to let loose because of thousand come ups that may happen when I am already away..

While I am heading away because of confusion and burden I all feel inside, I was being struck by his last words.

" I loved You so much Malik."

 I closed my eyes to stay put. I moved my feet to get away and played it like I never heard anything.

 " I promise EJ, I will be back soon enough for you to realize that I was never gone " I muttered to myself while walking away.