Network Romeo Series

Chapter-XII

Sasha's POV

Why doesn't Sam attend my phone? Is he busy with his job? Maybe I'm disturbing him too much. He is working daily to help his mom and struggling to get a seat in some college and here I am eating and sleeping on my parent's wealth. As I was murmuring with these thoughts, dad came into my room.

"Hey Sasha I am free today so I thought I could speak with you?"

"Sure dada in fact I also wanted to meet you today and speak regarding some things"

My dad came and sat next to me. He told that everything regarding India trip was finalised and that we were leaving next week.

"So princess I guess you are happy now that we are moving to India but I felt like something is bothering you so..."

"It's that I'm continuously thinking about my friend dada. I'm so worried over him"

"Him? Is he a guy.. Don't say that he broke my girl's heart. I'll deal with him"

"No no he's a good guy. His name is Sam. He is working now itself because he is not sure whether he would continue with his college studies"

"Sam huh? Is he the same guy with whom you studied in college? I remember you crying and telling me that he is in love with another girl named Advaita something"

I was actually wondering how my dad remembered all those stuff. He was busy all the days and yet he tries his best to give me attention.

"Yes dada you are right. That guy's name is Sam and that girl's name is Adrika not Advaita"

"Oh so you are not worried over them now right?"

"No in fact I will tell you something. Are you sure Mom is not at home?"

I told my dad that I had feelings for Sam. I know that I was barely 18 but I thought I could speak anything with him. He's my dada after all. I told him about the divorce and all issues that Sam was facing in his place.

"So you planned this India trip because he is in a bad situation and you want to fix things right?"

"Yes dada"

My father actually smiled at me for that and gave me a hug. I hugged him back wondering what he had to tell me.

"My princess is also so hopeless like me! You remind me of the good times like how I met your mom and how we used to travel long distances just to see each other faces. You really love him do you?"

"Yes... He's a nice guy and reminds me of you mostly. Like he is so shy and also so interested in music and you know what? He knows lot of information about you and from the way he speaks, I know that he admires you a lot"

"Oh I have fans huh... that's nice.... Don't worry princess. I will do something about it. I'll make sure that he gets proper studies and a good career. Is there anything else you want to say dear?"

"Dada he likes some keyboard named korg cross something. He said he needs it so that he can play keyboard for his mom in parties and clubs and earn"

"Korg Kross! That is the keyboard I have! This guy really has some taste. Did he ask you for money?"

"No.... I tried to force him a lot of times but he won't listen. In fact he is working in KFC everyday so that he could get that keyboard. I really want to buy him that keyboard. Can I go to work somewhere?"

"Aww so sweet... but no.... I'm not going to allow you for work now. Your mother Shalini will kill me.......Btw you are so like her when I think about it"

"Me? Like mom seriously? Dada..... I don't think so.. I like mom but we both are so different"

"When I was in love with your mom, She came all the way from Rajasthan and gave me a brand new guitar in which I play often now"

"Did mom really do that?"

"Yeah your mom may act all bossy with me in front of you but she loves me more than I do. That's why I said you remind me of your........"

"Mom .... Is that you?"

I turned my face towards the door and saw my mom standing there. Dad gave a blunt look and pretended to look somewhere.

"Sasha can you go out and watch television for sometime? I need to speak with your dad"

"Okay mom"

"Please don't leave princess"

"It's too late Yashie dear! Looks like I have to discipline you now"

I gave my so called pout face at my Dad and went outside the room, I heard a faint scream from my dad. Maybe she pinched him. I got curious and eventhough I didn't want to, I started eavesdropping near the door.

"You told Sasha that you don't love me more than I do right?"

"Yeah..."

"Then prove that you also love me the same right now"

I opened the door slowly and saw my mom hugging dad tightly. I winked at my dad and left smiling. I've got the best parents don't I?

We packed all our things and left for India. I got to stay in my granny's house in Coimbatore. My dad said that he will meet Sam soon enough and talk regarding his studies. He gave his own Kross keyboard as a gift for him and also told that he can come and use the music instruments anytime.

I tried calling Sam, but he didn't respond so I went to his house. The house was almost pretty empty. I guess his mom had to sell most of his things so that he can go to college.

I spoke with aunty for some time and had some snacks. All of a sudden, one guy entered into the house as a lightning bolt and looked at me in a state of shock.

"Sasha.....?"

"Hi Sammy how are you... it's been a long time"

I wanted to hug him but since his mom was watching, I couldn't do anything. Woah man! He's grown a lot. Look at that tiny beard and moustache so cute! I was blushing at him like a mad girl and to my surprise he was upset. Maybe it was too big of a surprise I guess.

"You are not happy to see me huh?"

"No Sasha nothing like that... I'm just occupied with so many things"

"Can you show me your room?"

Sam's mother signalled to me that she had to leave for work. Talk about timing. Sam sent his mother off and sat next to me. I hugged him tight.

"It's been a very long time. I waited so badly for this moment to see you"

"Sasha ....well.."

He wanted to say something but held it back. He hugged me tight and kissed my forehead.

"It's so good to see you Sasha"