After getting my ovaries off my body and training for 6 months, I went to China. One of our agents picked me up and did all the formalities and got me admitted in the college.
The Kung-fu training session was early in the morning as, the night batch wss full. So, I had to wake up at 3am and undergo the Kung-fu training and then, returning after 3 hours, I sleep till 9 am and then again wake up and go to college and then tuition and at night, I practice my boxing and karate lessons.
The schedule is hectic but it's ok, I can cope up with it; rather I must !
I am loving the course. It's very interesting and so, I don't have to drag myself unwillingly to classes and to study, that's a great relief.
Otherwise, after what my sleep and eating schedule have changed drastically, I would have tempted to give up on college and focus only on Kung-fu !
The training and college and all the hectic things don't scare me, but the phone calls from my parents do !
Earlier, my Papa wasn't so interested in knowing if, I was attending the lectures ? studying hard ? how much I was scoring ? Was I eating properly ? When were my exams ? What's my schedule for the day ?
I am fade up of his questions. I can't even say that, my mama is better than him !
She is on another level ! She is dying for me to find a boyfriend. I don't know why is she so persistent ?
She is chewing my head out about it from school and it's been a year I joined college and let alone forgetting about getting boyfriend; she even suggested for her to come here and find me one !
" Why is it so hard for you to get a boyfriend, Josephine ? "
She said irritated.
" Why are you saying the same thing over years Mama ? I don't want any boyfriend ! "
I said irritated as well.
" Watch your tone young lady ! Don't you use that tone with me. I am your mama not the other way around ! "
She said raising her voice.
What is this logic ?
Just because you are elder doesn't makes your every statement right and mine wrong and that I can't say what's on my mind !
" I am sorry mama. I didn't meant to. But I don't feel any need for having a boyfriend. "
I said sighing.
" What do you mean you don't feel any need of it ? Have you turned into a lesbian, Josephine ? "
She shrieked in panic.
What the hell is wrong with this woman ? Why does me not finding anyone I Iike, makes me a lesbian ?
" God mama, stop imagining things ! "
I said irritated.
" Then why don't you make me stop by getting a boyfriend finally ? "
She said.
I can imagine her putting her hands on her waist and cocking her head while saying this !
" Mama, I am searching for the right man. When I will get him, I will tell you first ! Now adios, my classes are starting. "
I pressed the end button and before I could put my phone in my pocket, it rang again !
" Ciao, Papa. "
I said robotically.
" Hey, speak English or learn some Chinese, you are not in Italy anymore ! "
He said.
" Nî hâo Bàba ! "
I said.
" What the hell does that mean ? "
He asked.
" I said, hello Papa ! "
I said sighing irritated.
" No need to get mad at silly things, Jos ! You could have said it nicely ! "
He said sounding hurt.
Ofcourse I could have told it nice if, your ex wife wouldn't have drove me crazy just a moment ago !
" I am sorry, Papa. I am just pissed ! "
I said accepting the truth.
" What's wrong my child ? Is there anything I can do to help you ? Do you want me to come meet you ? "
He asked.
He is finding various reasons to come see me here. I am holding him back with so much efforts !
" No Papa. It's just the course is getting harder and harder nothing else. "
I lied.
" It's ok dear. You can do it, I know. You are strong and consistent and intelligent child of mine. And if, there is anything you want my help in, always remember I am here for you. Call me anytime. "
Papa said softly.
I love him so much and I know he loves me too !
I didn't wanted to live seperate from him, but my mama needed me the most and Papa knew it and so, he let my custody go when they got divorced.
" I know Papa. I love you. "
I said.
" I love you too my child. You sure you don't want me to come to you ? "
He said persistently. Why this couple is so persistent ?
"Yes Papa, I am sure. "
I said.
" You are not involved with anyone, are you Jos ? "
He asked suddenly.
" What ? "
I asked confused.
" You don't have a boyfriend, right ? "
He said making himself clear.
" Um... No ? "
I said trying to judge what was he gonna say about it.
" Good. You better not let any guy come close to you. I will kill that bastard if, anyone made a move on you ! "
Papa said angrily.
Wow !
In London, my Mama is dying for me to finally find a boyfriend and in Italy, my Papa is ready to kill the guy whom I will introduce to him !
What am I supposed to do now ?
Well, let it be. It's not like I am gonna find anyone !
Though many guys are trying to get me to like them, but I can't get Artur out of my heart and head !
" Don't worry Papa. I will not let anyone come close to me ! "
I said almost chuckling at the situation the guy would get in if, I get someone !
My mama will shower him with all the love she have and my Papa will make sure he won't get it for long !
" What are you laughing at ? If, I find out you are lying to me; I swear on you I will get on the very next flight and storm to your dorm ! "
He said getting more angry.
" Stop exaggerating Papa, you don't have the visa ! "
I said rolling my eyes.
And that raises the question of dorm. I was expelled within a week from dorm as I didn't followed the timing rules of the dorm.
We aren't allowed to leave the dorm before 5 am and enter after 12 am; and my Kung-fu training asked me today leave at 3 am and return at 1 am ! So, I am living as a tenant and the rent is paid by my coach !
" You spoiled brat ! I shouldn't have let you go with that woman, she have completely spoiled you ! "
Papa said picking up mama's topic. He misses her badly but never admits it. He loves her so much but she doesn't anymore; she says it, but she too loves him and misses him so much !
" The woman you love the most ? She made me her just like her ! "
I said.
" Shut up ! You are not even close to be like her. She is her own kind. By the way, does that witch calls you and try to know about your life or not ?
Or just she thinks, she had sent you to the college and her responsibility is over ? "
He said trying to know more about her.
" Yes she does, Papa. If, you don't believe me, I can make our call a conference call and you can know for yourself ! "
I said making it easy for him to listen her voice without him asking for it.
" Yeah, that would be the best option to know if, she really cares for you or not ? "
Papa said with a hint of satisfaction in his voice that, he would get to listen to her voice.
" Papa, why don't you two get back together already ? "
I said feeling bad for both of them. They yearn for eachothers yet pretend not to give a fuck about.
" What do you mean get back together ? Are you out of your mind ? That woman left me, I didn't ! Then why should I get back with her, huh ? "
Papa said with a hint of hope.
" Then do you mean if, she want to get back with you, you will ? "
I said getting a bit excited.
He paused for few moments and then sighed hopelessly.
" She won't ever do that, baby ! "
He sounded as if, someone have drained him out of energy.
" Why did you guys got divorced in the first place ? Back then when I asked you, you said I was way too young to know about it. Am I still not old enough to know the reason of my parent's divorce ? "
I said almost yelling in irritation.
" I... "
" Hey, no calls during the work ! Don't make me repeat again and again ! "
Someone yelled behind Papa.
" Yes, I am sorry. It's just my child is in China and she doesn't get other time to talk... "
He tried to tell him the situation.
" Then resign and stay with your child in China for all I care ! Cut that damn call already ! "
He yelled his lungs out.
" Yes, right away. I need to go baby. I will talk to you later. Bye and take care. I love you so much. "
He said.
" Papa... "
Beep.
And he disconnected the call.
What is it ? Why can't he tell me ? I don't dare asking that to mama, she will go all psychotic if I asked her ! She curses at him so much.
They loved eachothers so much. They couldn't stay away from eachothers. I wonder what would have made them get a fucking divorce ?