Even in the class, Gracia's mind was occupied with the thoughts of Werner and his father."What if he didn't approve?" Gracia murmured abstractedly to her friend Ashley."What?" Ashley wondered."No, nothing," said Gracia trying to gain consciousness."Tell me, you know you can't hide anything from me," said Ashley confidently to Gracia"Werner is going to talk to his father about us tomorrow and I am a little afraid for this,""What? But, why? I mean how? Isn't it too early? You are just sixteen? Are you marrying him?" Ashley flooded questions to Gracia."Calm down, Ashley. Don't panic. My dad has somehow figured out about our relationship and he has no problem with that. So I asked Werner if he too should speak to his dad about us,""Oh, but why so early? He can talk later also, like after 2-3 years when you both are adults. You are still a teenager. You should become independent and stand on your own feet before ending up marrying anyone. And are you even sure that Werner is the right choice for you? Aren't you deciding such a big decision about your life too early?""No, I am confident for him but,""But what?""But I, too, am feeling now that it would be a little early for us to talk to his father. I know his father is stringent and disciplined. There are equal chances of him accepting our relationship and not. After considering your thoughts upon this, I am now feeling that yes, we should disclose to him our relationship after some time, maybe when we both are self-supporting.""Yes, of course. You should not take such decisions in a hurry. You should first think carefully and then act. What did Werner say on this matter?""He too was not confident enough to put up this matter in front of his father. He said to me that it will be too early to speak but I didn't agree with him. I think I should go and tell him that we will sort this problem later,""Yeah, you should tell him before he speaks up to his father""I will meet him at lunch and ask him for the same""Yes, you should. I will accompany you so that you won't mess up again with such delicate topics," Gracia smiled and said,"Thank you, Ashley, for always standing beside me and giving me the best advice"Ashley smiled."Welcome,"During the recess, both the girls waited for Werner to come but unfortunately, Werner didn't show up."I think we should directly go to his class and check why he is late for lunch?""No, I think we should wait more,""Stupid girl. Its already 11.55 am. The lunch break will be over in 5 minutes. Let's go now,""No, Ashley. He will come, I know. He gets late sometimes but he always shows up,""Okay then, you stay here. I am going to check his class,""Okay fine, I will come with you,""Good girl," said Ashley smiling at Gracia.They both went to the second floor of the senior department where Werner's class was located. It was still the lunch break so they were fortunate enough not to get inspected by any teacher."This is his class," said Gracia pointing towards Werner's classroom,"Okay. Let's go inside,"Both the girls went inside but searched for Werner but couldn't find him."He is not here,""Maybe he has gone downstairs to have the lunch with me""Idiot. We came up from the same stairs that go down. Did you see him on your way to his class? No. Then why are you questioning like this?""Sorry," Gracia apologized for acting too childish."It's okay. You are too tensed. We should ask someone from his class about him,""Okay,"Ashley asked a student sitting in the corner of the bench near the wall,"Hey, Does Werner Fischer studies in this class?""Yeah, why do you ask so?""I wanted to know where he is right now,""Probably at his home,""Home? But why?""Because he is absent,""Oh. Do you know the reason why is he absent?""No,""Okay, thanks,""You're Welcome,"
Gracia and Ashley headed towards their classroom."He is absent today. How would you tell him now?""I don't know. I have messed up everything. I should not have forced him. I am so stupid," Gracia felt distressed. She didn't know what to do next."Relax Gracia. It's okay not to have everything okay. Whatever comes up, face it with a smile," Ashley motivated Gracia who was upset now."Yeah,""Do you know his house?""Yeah but I can't go there since mommy has restricted us to go there,""Why?""She says it is a Nazi area. We are not allowed there,""Bullshit,""Yeah, what do I do next?""Wait for Monday now," suggested Ashley.Gracia went home after her classes ended, with her father and her two brothers. She was not only feeling miserable for forcing Werner to talk to his father but also nervous for tomorrow. Her father, Mr. Carter Heiden could see the sadness on her face but he didn't ask her then.After reaching home, she changed her clothes and pulled out her books to study and complete her homework.Mr. Heiden entered her room,"Gracia?"She didn't respond since she was lost in her thoughts. She didn't even notice her father standing near the door addressing her. He called her again,"Grace? Are you okay?"Gracia gained consciousness and said "Yes, daddy,"Mr. Heiden sat beside her and asked"What happened? You look upset. Is something bothering you?""No, not at all. I am good,""Look, you can tell me. Don't feel shy at all, I am your good friend,"Gracia wondered if she should describe everything to her father. She paused for a second and said,"Will you concede me, daddy?""Yes, my child,""Dad, I had asked Werner to talk to his father about us. I told him that you have agreed on our relationship so he too should talk to his father. But today, Ashley made me realized that we both should first complete our studies and then think of marrying each other,""Yes, my child. She is right. So did you tell Werner about this?""No,""Why not?""Because he was not present today,""Oh, I see. You can tell him on Monday then,""No, it will be too late and he said he will talk on this weekend,""Oh, it's okay, child. You should not be upset about little things. Don't worry, whatever turns up, we will face it together. Now, cheer up and smile for me"Gracia smiled. She thought it would be best to just wait for the future and not to ruin the present...To be continued...PS:Hit the like button below, it's totally free:)Do drop your suggestion in the comment section below.Also share it with your near and dear ones.Have a great day:)