HIDE AND SEEK
hide and seek
another day of unoccupied thought
benjamin
aghhh!!! ( frustrating sigh) I wonder why.. writing is so hard now...
benjamin
( look up to tree) is it because I am old... am I old?! is 19 old?? ( talk to myself)
benjamin
aghhh.... idk... I am just 19 where is my passion hik²
benjamin
I wonder why... I consume so much time on it( look back to book and laptop again) ( sigh)
benjamin
( sigh) still stuck with ep one( murmer)
benjamin
I wonder why youth is so har-ouch!!!! who the hell is smacking my head!!!! ( turn out in frustrating tone)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
me so whT!?
benjamin
hff u again brother it's hurt hmp!! ( rubbing my back)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
ok ok.. what are u doing here?? ( rubbing her back head too)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
writing?? look Starfish-
benjamin
ahh don't call me that hmp!! I am not short hair anymore look. I am long I don't look like starfish anymore hmmm.... my friend keep teasing with that name
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( low chuckle).. whatever ... look I know u love writing... but look starfish u are just 19 I want u make a better choice.... more... understand me??
benjamin
I know... hff... I have no hope on it... but I am happy when I writing can u talk with mom please she keep stabing me here and there... hfff I am tired of it
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( low chuckle) I will return to canada in this coming monday
benjamin
wht!!! it left only 3 Days.... brother u meanie.... u didn't say anything about it to me.... hmp... again leaving me alone( murmer to myself)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( low chuckle ) it's work starfish....
benjamin
I know hm!! u never stay home for long
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( low chuckle) starfish look... brother is sorry brother will buy your favorite author novel when I return home again... negotiable??
benjamin
maybe... but missing u is un replaceable I will miss u brother
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( slowly rub her hair) brother is missing his starfish well... I wonder what are u writing... ok to share??
benjamin
yeH!!! it's new novel of mine... the one I published have not been productive so I thought of changing my writing style and.... trope
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
whT was your previous book name starfish!?
benjamin
monomers! ( excitedly )
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( laugh out loud)
benjamin
what's wrong with it( little glare)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
it's sounds like a chemistry theory who would buy it ( laugh)
benjamin
hmmm.... u again... hate u( pack up rush to house)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
w.. wait starfish ( follow while laughing)
benjamin
( as I run inside I heard mom. talking with someone on phone)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
( on call) yeah little one is same with your daughter she is also persuasing bsc 1st sem at that college.. yeah..
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
ohhh your daughter is that... topper of class then her name is regina right... oh that sweat girl is your daughter ( smile on call)
benjamin
( hearing it.... silently went to my room... place my laptop and book... sitting on table.. opening my book.... the zoology book)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( seeing everything) starfish
benjamin
( wiping off tear) brother I am reading...
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( sigh)... ok then... don't read late... ok.... here some snack I place it on your bed...
benjamin
yeah... thanks brother
as days goes by... it's late night....we all had dinner...I... done reading the chapter then... open my phone.. reading a novel at pdf... yeah I read a lot but never by book
benjamin
( look at phone)... ( sigh) I love how the ml persuade fl... it feel like heaven.... I wonder is love that beautiful or is it just book...
benjamin
( sigh... reading the book...) I want someone like this ml... protecting fl... like a fragile mud... I wonder will I get such kind of love
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
little one.. wake up u seem read late health is important... go... wake up.. have some.. exercise with your brothers
benjamin
mom I am lazy( sleepy voice)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
( low chuckle) ... yeah ² ... your dad will come.. back home this month... he told me to... ask what u want for new yr gift
benjamin
wht!!! ( throw the blanket off) then.. dad will come and celebrating new yr with us!!!!
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
haha... yea.. yea
benjamin
wow!!! hurrah!!!! bro!!!! ( rush to... Alex room)
benjamin
( jump on Alex who do push up on floor) bro!!!!
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
agh!!! moron it's hurt!!! get off get off... are u pig or what!!?
benjamin
oh.. oops sorry!!
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( breath out all sweat) are u crazy if I di du balance we both might end up.. to hospital!
benjamin
oh sor- well that's your fao I am just lil girl u can't even balance me.. what kind of brother u are huh!!!
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
wow² look who got more vibe girl... if I am right ur weight must be around 58 or above... that pig body of your... who can withstand with it huh???
benjamin
maaa!!! bro is bullying me!!!!
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
( laughing coming to Alex room holding breakfast) Alex stop.. teasing her would u
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
I can't help maa she is fu- wait don't eat( snatch the bread which benjamin are about to eat)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
u didn't brush your teeth ewww
benjamin
yahhh alexxxx!!!!!
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
haha
benjamin
maaa!! look he bully me again!
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
yahh!! it's for your good.. look u are 19 and even can't understand how to take care of your own teeth
benjamin
hmp... u are not funny ok?!! ( with red face rush to my room)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
haha
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
haha
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
Alex.. maa wanna ask u something
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
yes ma?!
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
I want... u talk with little one.. I know her passion I am not oppse on her being trying but.. look writing is not for her... she tried tried but fail... now I don't want her spent more time on it
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
I thought so maa but she seem so determine.. what about giving her more chance
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
( sigh) yeah I think alot... but she is college now... instead of writing I want her more focus on her study... I don't mean she don't... but... I seem distraction on her... she sneak around to write at quite place I know it but I don't wanna disturb not demotivate her so... I pretend to not see
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
I know maa... I just can't.. reflect her to not
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
( sigh) so I made a plan
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
huh?? (little taken aback)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
I want her to follow u at Canada... to study...
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
but maa starfish is introvert and have social anxiety-
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
I know..... I... know it well.. how she reach when she out home... when she is friend how she react.... but... I want... her... to not stay home....
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
maa it's quite a though we can't just jump to conclusions
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
I think alot.... and... I talk with your dad too.. he si still disagree... but.... look Alex.. maa. is doing for little best amnt I... I can imagine how would she react... when... she is out..but.. it's perfect... time.... for... her to scatter her mental mind
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
maa but-
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
Alex... I understand and .. I put u on control.... for me Alex... for your starfish... please be little hard on her( sqeence his hand)
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( sigh) maa.... ok.. I will try my best
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
happy new yr
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
happy new yr
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
hello
benjamin
dad!!!! ( rush and hug him) i miss u dad
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
haha... yeah² little one.. here² your gift
benjamin
wow!!! what is that dad
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
open it
benjamin
yeah omg wow dad!!! isn't the... novel of miss jeelish omg isn't already sould out!!!
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
( chuckle) yes little one... happy??
benjamin
yeah( teary) thanks dad
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
ohh... man... my little girl u know how much I hate your tear... little one.. don't cry little one
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
enough² .... here starfish... your gift
benjamin
another!!! wow!! thanks bro
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
like it???
benjamin
wow!!! it's... new...photo album of our family... wow so pretty look maa dad.. look isn't pretty
benjamin
yeah I like it so much!! thanks bro
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
ahm2... little one here
benjamin
wow... mom.. u got gift too!!!!?
benjamin
it's so.. big what is it!!!
benjamin
( open it).... cat!!!!!
benjamin
maaa!!!! it's... it's so cute... but.. we haven't never pet.... before why we suddenly have one
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
well..... little one.. mommy have something to say( slowly kiss Benjamin forehead)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
maa... want.. u be... study to Canada.... with your brother..... in this coming... sat
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
Jessica??? what u mean.... ( still can't process)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
it's good for her dutta...
benjamin
( eye still widen) b... b... but maa-
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
I am sorry little one... but... maa won't take back her word again....
benjamin
( gulp) ... da... d
dad
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
( sigh slowly hug Benjamin kiss her forhead) yeah dad is here little one....
benjamin
( sniff and. crying unsound hugging dad tightly)
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
( knowing what is happening... slowly kiss head.. top where she burried) u will fine little one dad is here
alex( Benjamin elder brother)
( sigh) dad
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
( slightly glare at Jessica)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
.. du.. dutta it's for her good
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
(pull Benjamin up to his arm like feathers) we... need talk Jessica ( murmur while he passing Jessica)
( after few. hours Benjamin also. sleep... dutta place her to. bed.. kiss. her forhead then back to. his room again)
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
Jessica!
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
. d.. d.. dutta!
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
what is really happening ( slightly angry tone yeah... dutta is really protective of Benjamin since since childhood and still now)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
dutta... sorry... I make my own word without asking u.. buts... she need it.... dutta
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
be reasonable ( dark tone)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
I... I... ( went close the door) ... it's... I know.... she have... many... phobia ... and it's not easy one for her to... make her... Face herself.... but mark my word dutta... she is not teen anymore but close to adult... we can't keep her close to us... she need to explore herself
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
this and that, this and that fuck that alll off.... she is still child!!! why u making such a large word without my permission... u know how. is she... right??? and in this state u tends to send her aways.. with Alex...
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
but... dutta... she can't just stay at home reading book and some cozy novel... it's.. not good for heath.. social.. interactions is quite require.. and-
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
( look up at door... slowly ope door) l... l.. little one
benjamin
I.. I.. volunteers maa
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
( seeing Benjamin) .. little one.. dad can... scold maa for-
benjamin
dad... I.. I. volunteers to go canada
benjamin
but... c.
can.. I sleep with u both.. for today's please.... ( teary eye)
Jessica ( Benjamin's mom)
( look at dutta)
dutta( Benjamin's dad)
( nod) sure. little one come
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