Sam put his little mother hen on bed with care the under eyes of Binu were red from shedding tears of guilt he planted a soft kiss over it , as he stared at Binu's face when unconscious this person looked so childish that no one can ever imagine how he could ever take over the tough job of motherhood. The therapist, the nurturer, care giver,
this person although outspoken and energetic was at this moment looked so venerable like that small child who had to grow up too early because the adult around him were more childish than him. From a small age he saw how his mother practically didn't pay much attention to Binu , how she would leave Binu behind to go to her parties leaving him with a bunch of lifeless toys and a maid servant.
He often saw Binu play sitting alone in the cheerful crowd at that time he himself was treated like an outcast to some extent or that's what he thought so , hence he approached this little guy at first the little fair and delicate looking boy was shy but when they became friends and went on joint family trips the little guy turned into a fierce warrior spirit pouring out his affection and love to be honest he was like someone who gave others the care and plantonic affection he himself wanted but never got. A love so selfless and healthy but he never got his fill of it.
Honestly it is sad and very tragic to see this little creature carry the burden of world. Sam was lost in his thoughts as he walked out and entered the guest room laying on the bed he couldn't help but think back to the things Binu kept murmuring while sobbing softly.
"I..i ..am sorry...i...i.. couldn't pro..tect you*hiccup."
Sam patted his head "shuu...it wasn't your fault... besides it was literally years ago it isn't such a big deal."
But Binu only cried harder this guilt of his was partially because he couldn't protect someone close to him and partially because he thought that he failed miserably just like his parents, he should have been more wiser and mature he should have just gone there with him...
Sam heard a loud crash coming from the window jolting him awake from his thoughts , he got up instinctively to look from the window and for a second his heart dropped, there was standing a figure in the heavy rain the side road lights lighting his face , staring straight at Sam with a smile.
Sam was mortified! Kirti stood in the lawn completely soaked but the idiot was giving a bright smile as if he had won a lottery! Sam quickly dashed out the door snatching the umbrella hanging on the wall he stepped out he hurriedly took the handsome ceo under his umbrella.
Kirti grinned at him foolishly making Sam so angry that he wanted to slap some sense into his donkey head!
"What the f@ck you smiling for!? Did you fix your marriage or something!?" Kirti blinked shyly lowering his lashes "if you say yes , we can get married tomorrow even now is a good time." Sam was stupefied by his response maybe the years they spent apart he got more dumber but he could swore that kirti was smart when they were in college.
Or maybe when matters of heart are involved people naturally become stupid?
"Why did you come here? And why are you not carrying an umbrella? Want to catch some sick break?!" Sam scolded in a stern tone of voice.
Kirti's lowered his head as he said in a whisper "I came to see you...I was afraid you will change your mind."
Sam was taken aback he could understand that kirti would be worried to some extent but this man....he truly underestimated! He was drinched in this cold rain standing here patiently for god knows how much time he was there waiting to see when Sam could be seen from the window.
Good thing they were on ground floor or the 2nd or 3rd or only the god's know how much this poor man had to wait probably until sunrise as it was impossible to see directly into the higher floors.
Sam wanted to reprimand for his foolishness but he couldn't muster the courage seeing the pitiful state of the person before him who looked already guilty and anxious as he shivered with each blowing cold wind. Sam sighed holding his face he brushed his lips over the cold ones gently conveying his feelings that no matter what happens he would never ever back out, ending the little brief kiss he took taking Kirti's cold hand in his interlacing their fingers Kirti looked at their joint hands his hands were ice cold but Sam's hand were warm and soft proving that the person in front of him is real not his imagination.
At this both of them were unaware that two sharp eyes of media was following them.
Sam pulled him somewhere and he followed like a lost puppy Sam entered a five star hotel on the other side of the street, good thing that Binu's house is on the main district where all kind of business thrive, resturant, hotel etc. he asked the receptionist for a big room and paid the money with mobile pay telling her to send some hot food and dry towels as well before turning to the clueless puppy who was staring at their joint hands , his cheeks turned red realising that he was still holding that cold hand he let go making Kirti feel a bit disappointed.
"*Cough.... it's late you should stay here tonight.."
Kirti just nodded his head.
"Look i would have took you in if it was my house."
Kirti just nodded again.
"I am sorry...Binu might get mad so I thought it's better to talk about this somewhere else least he finds out."
Kirti just nodded again making Sam bite his lips in frustration. Sam took out his phone ordering the fresh set of clothes online from the mall nearby. He took Kirti's hand and walked towards the room. Sam immediately sent him to take a shower while he waited for the receptionist to send the things he asked for.
Sure enough after few minutes the dry towels along with the new set of clothes were delivered he took them and put them to side inquiring about the food.
"The food will be ready in few minutes, would you like it delivered or should I prepare a table sir?"
"No need for that just send over the food."
The waiter nodded politely and left , Sam closed the door before plopping on the bed as he heaved a sigh, truly today was tiring.
Sam laid on the soft bed feeling the tension of day release from his body as he lossend his muscles letting his body go completely relax. After few seconds the shower sounds stopped as a door opened with a crick. Without opening his eyes Sam said.
"The clothes are on the drawer wear it."
After that soft footsteps and rustling of clothes were heard, "I am done." He said knowing Sam wouldn't open his eyes until he is fully dress which was cute a little bit thinking how he was shy to see him without clothes.
Sam opened his eyes and sat up crossed leg staring at the man in front of him. Kirti felt his cheeks heat up being stared at by his beloved he lowered his head "what are you looking at?"
"An idiot."
Kirti blinked in confusion. Seeing him behaving like a stupid prick Sam sighed and laid on his back. Kirti hesitated before crawling besides Sam. Still Sam Did not react, did not push him off so Kirti swallowed nervously before gently sliding his arm over Sam's waist for a cuddle. Sam did not say anything laying still like a doll.
In the old days they used to cuddle sleep during the break time in the drooms. they would actively grab eachother as Sam nuzzled his face over his chest but right now he was as unresponsive as a stone making Kirti doubt weather his actions are appropriate.
Just when he was going to pull his arm away Sam turned around burying his face in his chest rubbing his cheeks nuzzling like he once used to, Kirti felt his heart grow soft at his little gesture. although they could never have the past back he is happy enough to have a future with his beloved.
"I missed you."Sam mumbled
Kirti bit his lip and hummed "I missed you too."
"Liar."
Kirti cackled softly earning a harsh bite over his collar bone making him suck in a breath. "*Hiss..I am not lying."
Sam huffed softly mostly in a grumpy puppy way making Kirti pat his hairs soothingly. "Then...why did you not contact me?...why did you never once reached out to explain?"
Kirti softened his voice "My father strictly kept eye over me i was home schooled again and until I completely took over company and exposed his scandal he has kept his men behind me. not only you in all those six years I was not able to talk anyone outside of my father's circle."
Sam couldn't believe this, how could a father be such a lunatic? Who in their right mind would be this invasive with an already grown ass 18 years old individual?!
Sam hugged him tightly kissing over the bite mark softly making Kirti shudder. "You.... Kirti it's also my fault for not reaching out and cutting off all the contacts I am...also sorry."
Kirti didn't say anything just hugged him tighter rubbing his back in circles to calm him down. This night was sure as hell exhausting tiring them both after few moments they both drifted off on the silent embrace of eachothers. And this night they had the most peaceful sleep they ever had in those six years in separation.
Next morning Sam woke up first and got fresh changing the clothes to the one extra pair he ordered last night. He slipped inside the blanket cuddling his way in Kirti's arm like a cat demanding it's right. Kirti woke up due to all the husle sneaking his arms around his waist as he pulled Sam closer. Planting a soft kiss. He looked at Sam with an intense gaze.
Sam looked up a little dazed by all the shuffling as he asked "why are you staring at me?" Kirti smiled pinching his one cheek making the handsome young man look comical with one cheek stretched.
"Making sure that I am not dreaming."
Sam laughed finding his words amusing he planted a small kiss on his lips before getting up. "Go get fresh I want to drink coffee." Kirti gave him a smile and got up to get ready. Sam pulled out his phone to pass the time but before he could even open the lock his phone buzzed showing the caller id.
Id " mama hen" slash picture of Binu holding a kitten while feeding her milk from bottle with a smile on his face.
He bit his bottom lip trying to stop himself from laughing at the silly picture honestly he should be worried that he is going to be yelled at by his mother hen. He made sure to calm himself down and pick up the phone naturally and as expected the panicked voice sounded from the other end.
"Where are you!?"
"That I am sorry that I left without telling you but the circu-" before he could say he was cut off by sharp yelling.
"You idiot! Do you even know what you have done!? Are you trying to be on headlines for Nsfw content!? The video of you kissing Kirti is trending all over the social media!"
Sam was dumbstruck "what the hell!? Is that really true!?"
"Why don't you look yourself?" He taunted.(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ
Sam couldn't believe what he heard, his brain hijacked "oh shit!" He hang up quickly opening the hot news page ignoring the several hundred notification his eyes widened when he read the thumbnail. "Scandalous affairs! Sam the wasted heir eloped with sanskriti company owner!"
His hands trembled as he clicked on the photo proof section and to his not so suprise there was the photo from last night of him kissing Kirti! Not only that the video of them holding hands and entering the hotel was taken! F@ck! He should have known better! This was the city centre offcourse there would be journalist roaming here like flies! Not only that but Kirti standing in front of that big light anyone could recognise who he was!
Sam cursed few more times holding his hairs in frustration when Kirti stepped inside the room with coffee and breakfast. He looked at Sam's sour mood and asked with concern "what happened?" Sam looked at him "Here look at it yourself." Kirti took the mobile from Sam at first he was confused but when he read the news his expression changed to shock as he keep reading his expression retuned to normal or even good.
This is great! Now the whole freaking world knows this person is his! He smiled as he played the video focusing over their joint hands making Sam frown "what are you smiling for?" Kirti looked up and saw the grumpy face he was making so he immediately schooled his expression before replying in a soft tone.
"Nothing. What are you worried about isn't it good that people know we about us?"
Sam sighed rubbing his forehead "that's not the only proble-" *beep before he could finish his phone started ringing Kirti subconsciously looked at it as he handed the phone over to Sam it was Sam's step father. Sam was freaking out internally, he never talked much with his step father outside of work because the old man was a bit scary as well cold so cold natured that he wouldn't even show much affection for his own blood daughter at this time he really didn't know what would happen to him.
He gulped nervously hitting the answer button his voice shaky "Hello.... father?"
On the other side his father just hummed in response there was an awkward silence before his father asked him "Sam...did you see the news?" Sam felt an extreme suffocating pressure as he took a deep breath to calm his nerves "Yes." Nothing. The silence of few seconds felt like eternity before a voice cold and distant as ever sounded from the other end.
"Come down both of you now. I am waiting here."
Sam felt numb when he heard it he couldn't say anything other than mechanically giving a reply in yes. The call ended when he looked up Kirti was looking at him with concern in his eyes. "What happened? Why did he say?" Sam felt his cold heart go warm honestly it feels so much better when someone you love cares for your well being.