Whole day passed. Sid went back to his room. He threw his bag down and laid down on bed without changing. Today whatever happened in cafeteria was roaming in his mind. Their words about friends and college days, way they were enjoying with each other and were so happy. Even their fights and arguments made them happy only. It's not like he didn't want to have that fun. He definitely wanted to. He also wanted to have close friends to listen to him, to lessen his pain, to fight with him and for him, to have fun with him and a lot more. But it was his fear that was stopping him from all that.

While he was lying on bed and thinking all this with closed eyes, he didn't know when he end up sleeping. It was 5 in the evening. He slept for about two hours. At 7, he woke up with his phone ringing. He rubbed his eyes and took his phone. He saw the Collar I'd and his jaw clenched. He just kept his phone back. Phone kept ringing but it stopped soon. But person called again. He ignored multiple times. But finally he picked it up.

Ishaan: Hello Siddharth. Why are you not picking up the call? Where the hell were you?

Sid: What do you want?

He asked plainly.

Ishaan: Nothing. I just called you because I should know how you are and if you have any problem. And why were you not picking up the call? I was calling since long

Sid sighed.

Sid: I was in washroom

He said calmly not wanting to give any more explanation. While the truth was he never wanted to talk to him in the first place.

Ishaan: Okk. Well I am sorry I was really busy last few days with some office work so couldn't call you

Sid: As if it really matters

Ishaan: Siddharth please. I don't know what you think and what is the reason behind that. But I am your father no matter what and you are my son. My only son and trust me I do love you and care for you. And I know you are angry on me for sending you away like this. Your behavior was not the only reason. I know you were not happy here so I thought

Sid chuckled sarcastically.

Sid: Care is just not said with words but also should be shown through behavior. But okk whatever. Let it be. I no longer have any kind of expectations from you. Come to the point

Ishaan let out a warm breath. He himself failed to understand where was he at fault and how to improve it. He himself didn't know how exactly did he lose his only son and how to get him back. He never did anything intentionally but he very badly failed as a father. He still didn't know why was he angry. Now he is feeling maybe he sent him away that's why. But reason was something deep down. He wetted his lips with his tongue trying to carefully choose correct words as he didn't want to hurt Sid more especially on this day.

Ishaan: Well umm I tried calling you today morning also but...but I guess you were busy and didn't take the call

He stopped and waited for Sid to speak something but he didn't get any reply from Sid's side. He sighed and continued.

Ishaan: I just wanted to make sure you were alright?

Sid: How did this concern for me wake up all of a sudden in your heart? How did you remember today that you have a son as well and wished to shower your love

Sid's words were hitting Ishaan's heart like a sting but he was trying to control himself as he didn't want to shout on him as he was living alone and away from home and all especially on his mother's death anniversary.

Ishaan: It's nothing like that Sid. I told you already I think about you and I am worried about you. But today umm it's just that....

Sid: (cuts him) That...that my mother died today

Ishaan closed his eyes listening him.

Sid: That the only person in my life left me on today's day. First and last person in the world to truely love and care for me went so far from me that she will never come back. Right?

Ishaan: Sid see...

Sid: (cuts him) I am perfectly fine. You don't have to show your so called concern for me and in case you are genuinely worried which I doubt, I assure you, you don't have to. I am fine. I have learnt how to live my life on my own, how to console myself. I don't need you. Thanks for your concern. You can enjoy with your wife

Ishaan lost his control but Sid cut the call without waiting for his reply.

To be continued

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