Italics: Gulf Bold: Mew
The hustle and bustle was not something uncommon in the set, but today was different. It was more lively than the usual chaos and the sole reason was the two happy pills that Gulf brought along with him. " Look here sweetie doesn't your papa look handsome now." The make up artist asked Emma who was standing beside watching Gulf. " My papa is always handsome, have make up or not doesn't matter, he is the best." Gulf blushed at Emma's comment. Princess, see whether daddy has sent me any message.. "Yes.... dad says you should stop worrying about him and he has reached his office." Mew knew Gulf was an expert in worrying and overthinking and he wouldn't stop until Mew informs him that he is doing fine. " All done Gulf, see whether you want me to add something." asked the make up artist. No phi...this is perfect.
They had been shooting for around four hours and now it was time for their break. Mild you are really spoiling them, I have told you a number of times not to buy them snacks, now they wouldn't eat lunch. "Oye ..come on dude eating few snacks once in a while won't do them any harm. You can never take away my right to spoil them. You little munchkins I have got an earful from your papa, so better eat lunch well." Both Emma and Ethan nodded their head in agreement, while they munched on the snacks.
" So how is it going so far.. Are you guys liking it here?" Bright asked the twins. " Yes phi, I like it here, we have never been to a set before." Ethan replied. What about you Emma. " Who doesn't like a change papa... for next time I am thinking of going with Dad to his office. But I don't see you doing anything different sitting here, all you does is playing on your tab just as at home. You remember Dad has warned you right, now shut it, otherwise this would be the first and last time I am bringing you here.
Whole time Bright was amused watching Gulf. What?? Gulf asked. Nothing bro I was just shocked seeing the changes in you. Did you take a crash course or something about parenting. You look more elegant when your father mode is on.
" You are lucky phi.. Dad is not here. He is not so fond of you." Emmaa.watch what you saying. There is nothing like that Bai... Phi Mew was just.... "Gulf, you don't need to explain. I really understand phi Mew. It's not like we want to be jealous....but you know at times we can't help it." Gulf observed how a smile formed on Bright's lips as he spoke. Now, tell me who is it? Come on don't give me that look, you should know that I am in love with the same person for almost thirteen years, so you better start telling the story and don't you dare leave out anything.
Bright just smiled sheepishly and was about to speak when Emma interrupted in the middle." Papa do you know Phi Win...can you take me to meet him." Princess being my daughter doesn't give you special considerations. I just have a formal relation with him. But anytime in future if I work with him I will surely let him know that my beautiful daughter is his huge fan. Emma was not ready to give up, so next she turned to Bright.." Phi will you take me to him." It's uncle Bright for you both.
Bright looked at Gulf bewildered. What, you are my friend they call Mild and Boat uncle, so that makes you one too. " Then uncle, isn't phi Win really amazing and handsome.He looks so cute when he smiles right."
"I agree with you princess, he is beautiful." Bright smiled happily as he spoke. Ethan who was sitting beside Gulf, gave him a smug smile. What is it Ethan? "You know papa, last time she said the same things about you to dad and here you are with us as our father."
Dad didn't even know you when I told him about you. So you should love me more, because I started loving you even before dad and my brother. I know my princess, but I love you three equally. " Can't you love me a bit more than Ethan, just a little."
No...don't you think that would be unfair?.." Alright I just tested my luck, I am happy we have you with us." Emma hugged Gulf, and Ethan joined them, while people around just admired the trio, not forgetting to capture the beautiful moments they shared. No more talking, let's have lunch. If you guys can finish your food then I will ask your dad to take you for an ice cream in the evening.
" Papa your phone is ringing, oh...it's dad video calling. Hello dad...Hey cupcake.... Dad please it's Ethan... As if I don't know...don't you forget it's me who named both you and your sister. Baby how are you doing, is it hard managing these two?
Shhh..phi...just call me Gulf, there are people around us. So what? That is not gonna change a thing. You three are my babies, whether you guys like it or not. Mew spoke with a frown on his face. Seems like the big baby is sulking.. Gulf whispered to the twins and just like that the trio giggled among themselves. Hey, you three are teaming against me, it's just one day and I am already out. I rushed the meeting just to call you three as I was missing you guys, but seems like you are enjoying without me and neither of you looks like you are missing me.
"Dad it has just been four hours and we are going to return home in another four or five hours, what's there to fuss about." Emma said. So you guys will miss me only if I go far way for a long time,right. Phii Gulf raised his voice on instinct. There was something about what Mew said made him troubled within. Gulf... I was just joking. Gulf...look at me..Phi is sorry na... Never make such jokes...everything you find funny is not so humorous for my ears.
Baby..listen Don't baby me phi. Gulf.. please tell me what the actual problem is because I am sure you and I know very well that what I said was a joke. Gulf fell silent. He didn't have an answer for Mew's question... The twins was startled by the sudden change of situation between their parents. Ethan placed his hands on Gulf's, who was lost in his thoughts. " Papa, it's alright let's forget about it." I am sorry phi... I just have a bad feeling from the morning and when you said that... I lost it.... Did u have your lunch phi or did you skip it as usual. Gulf... I just skipped once or twice and you still complain about it, and yes sir I just finished eating before I called you. I am seeing you three are eating together, while I had to eat my lunch all alone. " Dad next time we are coming with you, then we will have lunch together in your office, how does that sound." Emma was excited. Okay that doesn't sound like a very brilliant plan to me." Dadd " Just kidding. My prince and princess is always welcome here. " Papa you were right, dad really makes lame jokes." Gulf laughed at Emma's words.
Tell me when should I be there to pick you three. I have asked to finish of my scenes early today, may be by six or seven in the evening. That's good I will be there by six then. I need to go now and you both behave and don't give your papa a hard time. They ended the call after the good byes.
" You still holding on to it, I thought you left it behind in the morning." I don't really understand Bai, what is actually wrong. " OMG, do you even realise how jealous people are of you. Even I was envious for a few minutes. Like you entirely forgot about everything else when Phi Mew called and I felt like I really don't know the man in front of me. I still remember how your phi Mew spoke to me and now listening to how he talked to you, I am damn sure that you have him wrapped around your fingers. Gulf, just relax, free yourselves from worries and enjoy your time with these cuties." With that Bright left as he was called for his scene.
Gulf closed his eyes and relaxed on the chair. May be just like phi Mew says, I might be over thinking as usual, he thought to himself. He felt gentle and small fingers pressing against his forehead. " Are you feeling better papa." Emma who was till seated on Gulf's lap asked him. He nodded his head as a contented smile formed on his lips and he hugged her closer along with Ethan. None can make him feel at ease, like how his kids do, their dad is an exception though. It seems senior and junior Suppasits have super powers to heal him.
It was five thirty in the evening and Gulf was shooting his last scene for the day. All he wanted was just to finish it off, get back home and have a peaceful sleep, which he highly doubt whether Mew will let him or not. To his luck, they got it over with three takes and then after saying goodbyes he rushed straight to green room followed by Mild. " I will bring the kids inside, by that time you change into your clothes and then you three babies together can wait for your daddy to come." With that Mild rushed out, with Gulf swearing at him from behind.
Gulf looked at his phone. He read Mew's message that was sent half an hour ago, telling that he was on his way to the set to pick them up. "Shouldn't dad be here by now?" It's just ten minutes past six Ethan, he might be stuck in traffic. Let's wait for another ten minutes.
It was almost 6:30 in the evening and still Mew has not come. Gulf tried calling Mew twice, but his calls went unanswered. Gulf was getting worried, but he couldn't show it in front of the kids. He is not picking up my calls. He is never late, I am getting scared. It's just half an hour drive him office, he should have been here by now. Gulf spoke in a hushed voice to Mild, who had just entered the room.
" Gulf you have to come with me. I have asked Bright to drop kids at your parents home." No need Mild, phi Mew said he would come and kids can't stay at their grandparents place, they have school tomorrow. " Gulf...we can't take kids there now." What is it Mild? Where is phi Mew...What are you hiding from me?
Gulf, shouted at Mild in his cracked voice. His eyes were brimmed with tears. Mild pulled him into hug and talked in a hushed voice so that only Gulf would hear. " You should remain strong for your kids and Phi Mew, all I know is he has met with an accident." Mild could feel his friend becoming stiff and his shoulders felt the wetness of tears. There was no point in hiding it from Gulf. Ethan who realised something was wrong, held his sister hand and moved closer towards Gulf. He heard Mild clearly even though it wasn't meant for him to hear. " Papa, come let's go, daddy needs us." Ethan said. With that Mild drove the three to hospital. Emma was a crying mess, she clung onto her father who held here as close and tight as he could, while he shed silent tears. But what worried Mild was Ethan, he didn't cry, not a single tear was shed until now. He sat beside his father and sister, silent and erect.
This chapter took me a lot of time than expected. How it turned out, I donno.. waiting for your opinions. I have a lot of time now, at least two weeks of free time for sure. It's lockdown here and so no duty, no assignments. I am happy that this book has crossed 45K views. All thanks to you readers. I hope you would enjoy reading this chapter just like the previous ones. Please stay healthy and safe. Thank you...ððð