Bold: Mew   Italics: Gulf
A four months back if someone said Mew that walking on his own legs would give him so much happiness, he would have laughed at them. But not today.... Finally he could walk on his own, he need clutches though, but it's much better than being dependent on another person. Mew felt more independent and also he was glad he could reduce Gulf's burden a little. But no matter how hard he tries to convince his family that he is fine, neither Gulf nor his kids would let him do any sort of work. When he said he wanted to rejoin his office, it was a big no from everyone and also he got refused when he offered to help in the kitchen.
It was really boring for Mew to spent the whole day doing nothing, he wasn't someone like that. There were times when he badly wished to have a holiday, but now all he want is to go back to work. How long can someone kill time reading or watching television. He couldn't stand the boredom any more and decided to find where others are.
" Phi.... you could have just called me if you needed something. You walked all the way here." Gulf asked as he saw Mew in his clutches walking into the kitchen. Gulf.... why do you panic for small things? It's not like I walked all the way from city to our house, it's just a few steps. I see you are making lunch, how about I help you in cutting the vegies. My hands are perfectly fine now. No phi...it's alright. I can manage, there is nothing much to do anyways. If you feel stuffed up in the room why don't you rest for some time on the sofa. Mew didn't argue back as he know it was pointless to do so.
He just walked here and there in the living room, before settling on the sofa. I am sure my bum would turn flat if this cycle of sitting and laying down continues for another week. Mew said to himself. He thought of looking if the kids are downstairs, he is still not confident to climb stairs, and if at all Gulf sees him doing so, the young man would suffer a heart attack. To Mew's luck he found Emma and Ethan playing in the garden. Hey! Let me join in. " Dad...are you trying to get us scolded by papa. Let's say we let you play, what if the ball hit you somewhere or what if you fall down." I could simply get up dusting off my pants Ethan, you need to lend me your hand though. " Dad Ethan is serious when he said that." From where did you get the idea that I was joking. I was serious too. The siblings sighed deeply. " We are sorry dad, we can't take risk, and what are you doing here you should be resting now." Mew just walked back not replying to Ethan.
The family of four sat around the dining table for lunch. Gulf noticed something odd about Mew, the latter was unusually silent. Phi Mew....are you feeling tired or sick. Mew shook his head. Then why are you not eating. Oh! Can I. I didn't know that. I though you would say I shouldn't eat. Phi...what are you saying? Why would I tell that? Isn't that what you always say, tell me when did you even say yes to anything I said in the last two weeks. I thought eating is a process which needs a lot of movements, what if my hands break off while feeding myself, or what if my tooth fall off while chewing. It's not good for my health. Why don't you tube feed me, so that I will lay all my life in bed, I will never move around. Gulf was speechless and so were the twins. Mew walked back to his room without touching his food.
Mew felt bad for being rude to them, but he need to let it out. They need to know how he feels. He felt a presence in his room. Please...whoever is it go away. I am scared I would say something which I can never take back. Phi......I am Sorry. What are you sorry for? Gulf looked at Mew helplessly. Gulf...you claim to love me and at the same time you fail to understand how I feel.
Mew's words really hit the latter hard. Phii. Gulf whimpered...How would I know if you don't tell me. When did you ever let me speak Gulf...all you have said is " Phii...don't do that... take rest phi... lie down there"...you didn't even let me work from home. It's not just you, nobody asks me what I want to do other than lying down.
Gulf sat beside Mew on the bed and gently took the formers hands in his own. Phi... I realize my mistake now. I went a little overboard. It's just I was concerned, and in the process I didn't realize my words and actions were suffocating you. I am really sorry phi...Nong I understand your worries and I feel good when you care for me, but I want you to let me to do things on my own. How would I know what are my limits if I don't try things? You can rest assured; I will never stress myself out, alright. Gulf nodded his head in reply.
Phi... will you eat now... I will bring your lunch here.. No I mean if you want to....you can eat with us in the dining hall. I promise from now on everything will be just like how you want it to be. Gulf..... Just be like how we used to be, that's all I want. So you three didn't eat just because I haven't ? Gulf looked down and nodded his head. Then shall we go, I need talk to the twins, how dare they refuse to let me play with them.
Just like usual they had a peaceful lunch, its not like Mew could remain angry for a long time, at the end they are his family and it's all because they love him. Gulf,help me climb the stairs please. It's a long time since I spent time on rooftop, let's watch the sunset together. If it was before Gulf would have said a straight no, but now with what happened a few hours ago he didn't dare to refuse the older male. Mew knew it wasn't going to be easy and everything has a first time. With his clutches and Gulf's help they made it to the roof top. An exhausted Mew dropped himself onto the couch. Gulf who had foreseen this came prepared with a bottle of water, offered it to Mew. We are early, there is still some time left for sunset. How about we have some drinks together?
Gulf looked at Mew nervously. No way he is going to allow the older male to drink when he is still on the path to recovery. Phi...I am sorry I am not going to let you drink. Whether you like it or not, even if it makes you angry it doesn't matter to me, my decision is final. Gulf's words were stern. Mew chuckled at the latter's words. Sorry I forgot, it's not me but you who is the boss in the house. Boss can I ask for this privilege to have a cup of tea with you. Phi...can't you quit teasing me for one day. wait here I will get tea for us... and please you can walk all you want I won't stop you, but I request you to sit for a while now and then move.
Meanwhile as Gulf was busy making tea, he thought of calling Mild. " What?" Mild answered as soon as he picked up the call. What do you mean by "what" you idiot. " Oho...come on just spill it... If his highness have found time to call this manager of yours then it's obvious that something big has happened. So you better make it quick." Just as Mild asked Gulf spilled everything out. Our engagement anniversary is just one week ahead...do you know what it means, my deadline is near. Look what have I done, instead of helping him recover his memories, I have successfully managed in making him think that I am someone who just claims to love him." I am on Phi Mew's side, if it was me even I would have gone crazy with an over protective mother hen like you tailing behind me the whole time." Milddd" What? You know that I always take the right side....wait what did you say just now? I mean about what Mew said." What is it now Mild..." You idiot.. think carefully...rewind his words...I don't know how did you even miss that." Gulf's mind recapped Mew's words again...and finally realization hit him...Mild was right how could he miss that out, Gulf thought to himself. Mild I would call you later, bye..
Gulf didn't delay anymore, he sprang upstairs as fast as his legs took him. Phi Mew.....Gulf shouted....Gulf....all I asked is for a cup of tea....why do you look like you ran a marathon. Gulf didn't have the patience to listen or reply to Mew. Before the elder could comprehend the situation, he found himself being crushed in a tight embrace of the younger male. Phi Mew....Gulf whimpered like a child...You remembered ...hiccup....you didn't tell me....A broad smile appeared on Mew's face and hugged Gulf back with his free hand. Gulf can we sit now...it's not like before I can't hold you for a long time. The latter release the older male immediately. I am sorry phi...does it hurt... where do you feel pain? Easy Gulf....calm down...sit here and tell me; How did this sudden realization happen?
Just a few minutes ago. I talked to Mild about today's events and when he said to think carefully about your words, that's when it clicked. Back in your bedroom you told me you want us to be just the way we used to be and now you said I am the boss of house, which is something that I always used to tell before your accident. Gulf managed to tell everything in one breath. He waited for Mew to speak, but the latter was quiet. Gulf was nervous now. " Was it all in my head, did phi just said it casually... did I get my hopes up for nothing." Gulf's exploded with doubts of all sort and thus he failed to see the veiny arm that wound around his neck. And when he felt a familiar, yet long lost touch of a pair of warm lips on his trembling ones, his eyes shed tears of emotions that he had hidden inside him.
Back with another update. It was late than I thought. I am stuck with a lot of problems. Don't know why everything in my room planned to have problems at the same time, that last one being my phone which I bought less than a year ago. Anyways....it's not like I am the only one with problems. But I am kind of stressed and exhausted and I can't really concentrate on writing. Hope you will like this chapter. I put all my frustration into my characters.. As I always say stay safe and healthy. Please read, comment and vote. Thank you..