Our Love Story (TaeTee)

Grown up

Tae POV

        The decision I took three years ago has been haunting me till now. I am still studying in the university. Yes it's been three long years since I have seen my baby boy. From what mom told me he has grown alot. He has also got many fans following him. He won the world competition for junior artist. I have not been back home even once. Mom and dad do visit me time to time but I feel lonely. I want to hug him so bad. He has turned 16 years today. I have send him birthday gifts every year but not once I have recieved any message. What can I expect! I was the one who told him to enjoy and move on. I am such an idiot but it's all worth it. My baby has been given a full scholarship to study music in a very renown university. He is also listed as one of the young musicians in the world and can play the piano without any book. I have the recordings of his performances in my phone.

      Oh have I forgotten to inform that Lam and Park have also started dating. Those two idiots have liked each other for a long time and after years of waiting confessed their feelings due to jealousy. Did you know couples confessing is cute but seeing your two best friends making out isn't. We three have taken a rental house near the campus and have been staying together. I have walked in on those two several times. They never can keep their hands to themselves. It's lovely to see how those two love each other but it's full of cringeworthy stuff. Park is way too cheesy and Lam the person I hardly saw care cried over this idiot. Those two now know what happened three years ago. Blame my drunk behaviour. Two more years and we will be giving our bar exam. I have achieved the top student award. My dad is very proud of me.

     This vacation I will be going back home. Park and Lam would be staying with us as their parents are on world cruise. It's amazing their parents know about them and had somehow expected it. This vacation is about the party for Tee's departure. My moms idea and I have been given special warning to not miss it. I was brought our of my thoughts by a huge smack on my head

'What the hell!' I looked up to see Lam standing angrily

'Dude where were you lost?'

'I was just thinking something. Why the hell did you hit me?'

'I called you thousand times but you didn't reply. Also no need telling me what you were thinking as I already know. '

'Where is Park? And why are you so angry?'

'Arghhh don't take his name. That idiot didn't reach the movie on time.'

      Right at that time the door opened to the house and a running and sweating Park entered. Once he saw Lam he rushed to him and kneeled in front of him and looked at him with puppy eyes. It is so weird to see a muscled guy like Park behaving like a lost puppy and Lam blushing but I guess love does that to you.

'Sorry baby. The professor took too much time.'

'.....' Lam just crossed his arms on my chest

'Please baby say something.' Park was on the verge of tears.

'Oh come on, cut the man some slack Lam.' I intervened.

Lam glared at me but when he saw Park he sighed and made Park stand.

'Don't do it again or at least text me to inform.'

'Yes baby. I love you so much', he shouted and hugged Lam.

  They broke apart only to be lost in their own world.

'Hey guys I am still here. Also are you two packed? We are leaving tomorrow.'

'Yes Tae we have packed.' Park said with a smirk

'Why do you have that face?'

'Nothing. Just that you will be seeing him after 3 years Are you okay?'

'Yes I am okay. Just a little nervous and scared.'

    The next day we boarded our plane and landed on time with no delay thanks to that or else mom would have killed me. We all three reached my house. When I entered the gate I stood there and looked around. I missed it so much. My mom came out and hugged us. She ushered us in where I saw my dad and Tee's parents chatting. I greeted them all. We all went to our rooms respectively. I was in my bedroom while Lam and Park were sharing the guest bedroom which they didn't mind of course. Once we were ready and rested we went down to help prepare for the party. Tee was out with friends so that they can distract him. He doesn't know I am here and I am unsure how he will react.

    After 3 hours of hard work we were done. Everyone went and changed. By the time I reached down everyone was there even Tee. He looked at me with wide eyes and then glared at me. I have never seen Tee being so cold. He was shooting daggers to me with his eyes. Lam and Park had an amused look while our parents were shocked. His friends gave me an apologetic smile. He was enjoying and whenever I tried talking to him he would ignore me. I had a talk with Tee's friends and learned he had become quite popular in school with his piano skills but he never paid heed. He just was too focussed on his plan for his future.

    I was hurt by Tee's behaviour but what did I expect he jumping to hug me. I was the one who hurt him. By looking at him enjoying without needing me was painful. I was very sad. I decided to go sit in the backyard. I was staring at the sky when I felt someone sitting beside me. I looked there to see my friends looking very concerned

'Chill guys. I should have expected that. I was the one who hurt him I can't expect him to be happy to see me.'

'Take it easy Tae. It isn't your fault.'

'Yeah? Then whose is it! It's mine Park. I was the one who pushed him. I wanted him to enjoy his life but I was a coward so I never came back till now. Even now when I see him being happy without me I am selfish to be sad. I should be happy no?

'It's okay buddy. Everything will be okay.' Lam said.

'You both should go and rest. It was a long journey and you must be tired. Good night.'

'Good night brother.' They both patted my shoulder and left.

          I sat there reminiscing our memories together and thinking about the happy times. I removed my phone and stared at the picture I keep of him. He looks so cute in his cute onesie. I was so lost in my own mind that I didn't notice my surrounding. When I heard a throat being cleared I jumped and looked up. I was looking at the eyes I missed so much. He was looking at me with so much adoration. I thought I was dreaming. I lifted my finger and poked his cheeks.

'P I am real and very much here.'

      I jumped back again. And stared at his face trying to memorize his features. I want to keep his happy face in my memory.

'Congratulations nong for your scholarship. You did great.'

     He just kept staring at me like he was gauging my soul and searching answers. I let him because it meant he spending time with me. After what felt like hours with just us sitting there with no words being used. He spoke in a very cold plain spine shivering tone,

'I heard the conversation P'

  I was too confused. What conversation was he talking about? I frowned before asking

'What are you talking about nong?'

'The conversation you had with my parents 3 years ago'

        I just stared at him with wide eyes. To say I was shocked was an understatement. He knew all along what I did why I did it. Why was I given the cold treatment. He didn't even react then

'My curiosity got the best of me and I heard the whole conversation.' He said again glaring at me.

'Then why didn't you say something to me Tee?'

        He just stood up and started walking back into the house. He was just gonna enter when he turned and spoke

'Good night P.'

        With that he was gone. I was left with my thoughts. Why didn't he react? Why was he so cold? What did I do? Was my decision wrong? I guess that will remain a mystery.

Published on 7th July 2020