Missing Piece Of My Heart

Chapter 7

Mew entered the kid's room to check on them, everyone left an hour ago. The twins were tired from all the running and playing and now they were sleeping peacefully. Mew kissed their forheads and left the room. He have already told his old man that they needed to talk and he was already there in the living room waiting for his son."Dad I was serious about what I said during dinner. I know I don't say this often, you and mom are the best. If it wasn't for you both, I don't know what would have happened to me and my children. I know I have disappointed you in the past and still you chose to support me. I don't know whether I will ever be able to be a good father like you. Now I want you to be free from all these responsibilities and have some time for yourselves. You have done your part well old man and now let me do mine."
The old man simply smiled listening to his son's words and when he knew he was done he spoke "Son you should know that I was never tired of those responsibilities, infact I was happy that I could share some of your burdens and I would gladly do it again .I am sure you will do the same for both Ethan and Emma. Why do you think you are not a good father, I would say you are a better dad than me Mew.
Do you think I and your mom will be able to leave when we know our son has planned to spend his whole life alone. Mew it's time to move on, in fact I feel you should have moved on long back, still better late than never.There are times when I and your mother felt that we have lost you too along with Jane. When was the last time you sang ,the last time you played guitar, other than singing lullabies for your kids I don't even remember when was the last time you even listened to songs. Do you even have an idea what you have done to yourself son. I don't ask you to change over night or get married the very next day, I just want you to take an effort, try to bring your old self back and try to fullfil the last promise that you gave her. Everyone deserves a second chance in their life son. Promise me you will give yourself a chance so that I and your mother can leave for Paris with a light heart."

Mew didn't know that he had unknowingly caused pain to his parents,and with an unsure heart he made the same promise again which he has failed to keep and he doesn't know whether he will be able to keep them in future. He wished his father good night and left for his room with a bottle of Baccardi in his hands. He was never a frequent drinker but today he needed this. He sat down leaning against his bed and poured himself a glass, the old man's words played in his mind and that made him hold his guitar in his hands which he had kept safe and started singing his heart out.

Spend all your time waiting
for that second chance
for a break that would make it okay
there's always some reason
to feel not good enough
and it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
oh beautiful release
memories seep from my veins
let me be empty
and weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight

in the arms of the angel
fly away from here
from this dark cold hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort here
so tired of the straight line
and everywhere you turn
there's vultures and thieves at your back
and the storm keeps on twisting
you keep on building the lies
that you make up for all that you lack
it don't make no difference
escaping one last time
it's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
this glorious sadness that brings me to my knees

in the arms of the angel
fly away from here
from this dark cold hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort here
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort here. ( Song writer: Sarah McLachlan)

He emptied glasses after glasses, leaned back against his bed with eyes clossed , silent tears flowed down his face, those tears of grief, tears of bottled up emotions and loneliness. Alcohol took over the broken soul, what he wanted was now a shoulder to cry on, warm hands to comfort him and soft words to console him.

Mean while at Gulf's place he had already talked to Mild and asked about his schedule. He thought he will inform Mew next day morning. He had been tossing on the bed since the past one hour. He always fell asleep at the sight of his bed, but that was not the case today. Every time he closes his eyes all he could see was those eyes filled with sorrow and loneliness. Still he found them mesmerizing. His thoughts were interrupted by a Ringtone." Who would be calling at this time, I am sure it's not Mild as Boat would be keeping him entertained" he thought. He was a little surprised to see the caller ID, he was the last person whom he expected a call from and that too at this late night.

"Hello" Gulf answered the call.(silence)....."Hello"  again it was just silence "Phi Mew"
(Bold : Mew  Italics : Gulf )

Who is this ?
Gulf was taken back by the question. Phi it's me Gulf.
Oh Gulf,(hiccup) tell me what's the matter.
Phi it was you who called .
Ohh...really so...rry I didn't know I called.
Phi are you drunk.
Me yess..I am drunk (hiccup). But you can't stop me...No one can stop me today. It's my day. I can dri..nk as much as I want. If I ..want to cry I can cry.
Gulf could hear sniffles from other side, he continued listening to Mew's rambling. Phi...
Why Gulf, why it had to be her...why was I left alone. I miss her nong..I love her...I(hiccups) don't want to be alone ....I need her back (sniffles)....No one can love me like how she did...but I know I can't...When she left she took away a piece of my heart and left me incomplete (sniffles)..how could she make me promise to find love again when she knew she was the only one for me. I failed to keep the promise Gulf.....I don't know how to love again...It's all darkness inside me..all I feel is emptiness...
Gulf felt helpless listening to Mew's words.He never thought the older boy was broken to this extend.His heart ached for the latter...he couldn't control his tears." Phi I will never ask you to stop crying, but I really hope this is the last time you cry.Please try to sleep phi...No don't leave please stay"...I won't leave Phi I will be here for you.Gulf wasn't a really good singer but he tried singing few lines to help Mew sleep.

Now it's time to say good night
Good night, sleep tight
Now the sun turns out his light
Good night, sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me (Dream sweet)
Dream sweet dreams for you

Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Good night, sleep tight
Now the moon begins to shine
Good night, sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me (Dream sweet)
Dream sweet dreams for you

Mmmmmm
Mmmmmm
Mmmmmmmmmm

Gulf could here light snores from the other side ,so he ended the call and layed back.This day was the best day in his life.A photo frame in Mew's home brought back long lost memories in him or it is more apt to say those memmories which he burried deep down in his heart, it brought back a long lost feeling of love in him. Little did Mew know that he was once the only face in a twelve year old boy's dreams,he was the one who gave that twelve year old the strength to fight. He was that twelve year old's......first Love...
May be they were destined to meet
again.....

So far this is the longest chapter I have written...This is also  my favourite....I would like to thank all those who have taken time to read this...thank you for all the support that you keep giving me💕💕💕