Safe haven [Yourstoryindia]

#Chapter12: A day to remember

              Alvin was getting ready when his mom called. He took the call in second ring and said good morning with a smile on his face.

'Getting ready for the party?' mom asked in her soothing voice.

'Yes mom, how are you and how is my humpty Dumpty sisters??

'They are fine, just waiting for you to come home.'

He fell silent for a moment.

'I will be there soon mom' he said with a sigh.
It has been more than 1 month he came here and it's about time he joined his family. He knew that, but nowadays something is holding him back.

'Did you check your visa status and what about your job interviews?
Your sister says that you aren't interested in all those things lately. How come?'

He could imagine his mom's face now. The way her lips and eyes move and how her brow creases on his silence. Suddenly he missed his mom, he just wanted to see her with that happy smile on her lips, but there was something else that was tearing him inside, holding him back and he was still trying to make sense of this feeling.

'Nothing mom, I checked the visa status, it may take few more days, and about my job interview, I have shortlisted for the interview, they will conduct an online interview first and if it goes well then we will see. Tell my Holly Molly sisters not to worry about me.'

'We are not worried,but mom is'

his sisters replied in unison from background and he chuckled.

'Don't worry mom, everything is going great.. I will call you later. I am already getting late and Akki will kill me' he said as he put on his t shirt.

'Are you really ok son? Is there anything that bothering you?'

Mom emphasized the question.
His mom always knew him like the back of her hand, they are countries apart, but still she could sense the meaning of his silence and sighs.
But Alvin wasn't sure about what was troubling him. That is something he should figure out, then he could tell his mom. He sighed softly.

'Nothing that I can't handle, don't worry ok? I will call you later mom. Bye'
He hung up quickly, before she could ask anything.
He was about to leave when Riya barged in.
'Wow..brother you are looking handsome in that outfit' she looked at him appreciatively.
He was wearing a black round necked t shirt along with black pants and olive green blazer.

'I know that pretty little head. I am just awesome' he said and she stuck her tongue out at him.

'You are full of yourself' she shook her head in disappointment.