I'm Stuck In The Middle

Part 3

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******* PREM'S POV *******

    

"I'm sorry for being late but I'm here now..." P'Boun said with an obvious sad tone.

    

I can't see his face at the moment because I am still nestling my head on his chest but I can tell that he is crying too.

    

    

His other hand was patting my head while the other is slowly stroking my back.

    

    

I know that he is just trying to sound normal and act like he is not feeling overly worried about me and I sincerely appreciate the effort.

    

    

I know he is doing it for me because he knew that it will make me feel more uncomfortable being pitied and all.

    

   

"You know that I will always be here for you, right? You should've called me..." he stated with a weak and shaky voice.

    

      

"I'm so so-rry..." he stuttered almost inaudible.

    

     

I feel a little pain in my heart knowing that he is hurting too. I never intended for him to feel this bad. I never even wanted him to feel sad just because I am lonely.

     

     

"But I don't want to disturb you... I know you're busy too..." I timidly confessed.

     

    

I know he will come to help me but the truth is I was really just afraid to call for him for two reasons. First, he might really have an appointment that he can't just disregard which may lead me to disappointment and second, he might come but what if he won't be understand what is going on with me especially if I, myself, cannot fully understand what is going on with me.

     

    

"I may be busy but you know that I will always make myself available for you specifically if you called for me." He stated calmly.

    

     

I was literally speechless.

    

    

I feel like I melted, like all of my worries have just vanished into thin air.

    

    

He was right, I shouldn't have doubted him.

    

    

Tears once again flowed down my eyes but this time it doesn't feel painful.

    

    

He gently caressed my face and wiped away the tears delicately. I just closed my eyes as I feel flooded with different emotions with just his gentle touches.