Chapter 12: A while separation.

After the celebration days had passed and for these days David and Khatoon hadn't been in contact. David thought that was because Khatoon was busy, so he didn't contact her. As days went by his anxiousness grew more. But with all that he still couldn't text her. After some days this situation caused problems with his work efficiency and behavior. Johan noticing this at first left it be. Because he didn't want to meddle in every second of David's life. According to him, he wanted David to do some self-grow instead of always relying on him. But after he noticed that the situation was escalating more he finally decided to talk to David a little.

At Johan's house during dinner.

Hey, David. Hello? You there?

Ah, yes. Were you saying something?

Where are you?

What do you mean? I am sitting right in front of you.

Yes, your body is. But your soul seems to be elsewhere.

My bad. Was just thinking about something.

Are you all right? Everything fine between you and the lady?

Is it that obvious?

I am not sure if it's obvious or not. But I think I know you well enough to notice.

Well, it is just that I haven't had contact with her since the wedding.

Is that all? Does she tell you herself not to contact her?

No, nothing like that. I just think she could be busy, so I don't want to bother her.

I think you just overthink. If she is busy you can just text her and ask how she is. There is no need to talk for hours like always.

Wait, you are right. Why didn't I think of that before?

Johan makes an evil smile.

What? What are you thinking about?

Nothing. Just thinking how my little David is growing up.

Oi, I am not little. I am just 12 days younger than you.

That is a lot for me you are younger.

Whatever. I don't want to have this argument again.

Good that you know. But growing up doesn't always have to do with age. Sometimes it is growing in romance, knowledge, understanding, and much more. For example: sometimes you can see grown people who act like children who can't control their behaviors or see some children who are so polite and thoughtful that you think they are some reincarnated adults. There are a lot of things for a person to grow not just body and age.

That has logic in it. So how am I growing?

Johan makes that devilish smile again and says:

Who knows?

You are enjoying this, aren't you?

Well, it is fun. Why should I not enjoy it?

Because it is an important matter.

I know, it is very important because it is about two human lives. But I want you to figure it out yourself.

I see, thanks for your advice. I will think about it.

That is a good boy.

After dinner, David goes to his room while Johan stays at the dinner table. After a while Johan's phone ring could be heard and then some loud noises are heard. When David comes out to see what is happening Johan wears his coat and starts moving out.

Johan, is everything all right?

Yes, just some things I have to do.

Are you going out this late? Want me to come with you?

No, it's not that important I will go alone. Go and your thing. You have to think and do a lot of things yourself.

Are you sure?

Yes, I will go then. I may not come back for the night.

Okay, goodbye and take care.

I will, you take care as well.

Ah, if anything happens remember that you can call me.

Johan says thanks as he makes a smile and goes out.

I hope he is all right.

After that, David goes back to his room while resting on the bed he thinks about what he should do.

Is it all right if I text and ask? Or should I make a call?

David pondering on what to do finally concludes.

For now, let's text and if she is all right then I can call her.

After saying that he picks up his phone and texts Khatoon.

Hello.

Some time passes and there is still no reply David texts again.

Are you busy?

Again, some time passes and no reply to be seen. Then a text arrives.

Hello, sorry I was eating and left my phone in my room.

It's okay. Are you fine?

Yes, how are you?

I am also fine. How were you these days?

I was fine. A little tired though.

Were you busy with your cousin?

Yes, we had guests, and I was quite busy. Sorry, I wasn't able to text you.

No, it's all right. It may sound like an excuse but because I thought you would be busy I didn't text as well.

Thanks for your understanding.

No problem. Are you free now to call?

Yes, I am.

That is good. I missed talking with you a lot.

After that, they call and talk for a long time. On the other with Johan:

So how is father?

We don't know, he has been in the room for some time, and no one has come out to tell us how he is.