Moving in, Moving out

[Roushan P.O.V.]

Reaching my floor, doors of the elevator opened as I walked outside down the hallway to my apt. door.

Inserting the key into the lock and then swiping my card, the door authenticated me by my face.

With a soft click the door opened.

As I entered soft giggling noises ringed my ears.

Sammy!

Gosh I seriously love that boy to my heart.

Moving towards the living room my eyes fell on the bouncing cuteness on the sofa.

He's watching cartoon.

"Hey! Sammy."

His head whipped to me. And a cheshire cat grin graced his cute face.

"Rou..Rou.." he yelled jumping off the sofa and ran towards me.

I knelt on my knees and opened my arms to catch him.

Reaching me he wrapped his little arms around me.

And I engulfed him in mine.

His sweet baby smell entered my senses.

I really don't know from where my affections comes for him. But they are so deep.

I often feels like I am his father.

"I see. You two finally met after a great distance of 'two weeks.'"

We detached. Sammy looked at his father smiling.

"Yes, Daniel. Two weeks is a long time especially when we are talking about this little angel."

I said ruffling Sammy's hair.

He pouted at me and fixed his hair. He ran back to his cartoons.

I and Daniel watched him with fond smiles on our faces.

Daniel signalled me to come upstairs.

I noded.

"Sammy! We'll be upstairs. Okay." Daniel said before climbing up.

Sammy noded.

I followed him upstairs to my room.

"Well, before I ask why you suddenly planned this trip out of the blue. Tickets for California are for tomorrow noon, business class.

I have already ordered for movers & it's just we have to pack your stuff as I have already packed and brought mine and Sammy's here."

I stride forward and hugged Daniel.

"I don't know what I would have done without you Dan."

He patted me.

We detached. He was having a soft smile on his face.

"Neither would I. After Hilary's death if it weren't for you, I and Sammy couldn't have made it.

I am sure Hilary share the same thoughts as me."

I noded smiling.

It's true. After Hilary died. Daniel broke down into pieces.

There was no one to look after Sammy.

Unfortunately, A very important tour of mine was approaching.

However, I cancelled it.

For seven months I didn't do any concert or stage shows or any work.

I spend my all time caring and nurturing Sammy and Daniel.

No, I wasn't trying to take Hilary's place and truthfully I could never.

I was just repaying of what they had done for me.

In my most time of need, when even my family stood against me, it was Daniel and Hilary who stood with me at every turn.

Truthfully, whatever I am today is because of these people.

So, I gave my all to help them.

Thankfully, with enough counselling Daniel began to get back normal and Sammy..well he was only three years old then. So, though it was hard to care for him. I gave my best.

And as he grew up, Hilary became a fact for him that she was her mother but I knew as well as Daniel that he saw me as his mother figure.

And I guess that's why I have such strong feelings for him. Because I guess in reality I see him as my own child.

"Here, I made this tea just before you came.." Daniel handed me a cuppa of steaming tea.

I noded in thanks.

He walked to the balcony.

Taking a sip his eyes roamed the city lights and river.

"Roushan..I know the reason you want to leave. And I am not telling you otherwise.

Cause I too want to move from this place. A lot of memories.

But are 'you' sure?

I really hope that you are realising that leaving here means leaving everything behind.

The fame, name everything. This was your dream. You have worked really hard to achieve all of this.

The place you are standing now doesn't come easy.

You really want to leave all this behind to start new?

I know exactly what you think and how you think Rou.

And I know perfectly that you are not planning to return."

I sighed. It's true that he knows me too well. And yes I am not planning of ever returning.

I mean why would I? And for what?

"Daniel.... at first I took the decision in the heat of the moment but after that I did a lot of thinking.

I know what you are saying and I exactly realise the cost of my actions.

But it's necessary.

And for the dreams you say.

Well... I've lived them for nearly seven years.

It's time for me to see new ones."

I am now standing beside him. Soft gushes of cold wind ruffling both of our hairs.

In the distance beight red clouds sparkled.

Soon, in a few weeks it's going to rain.

Monsoon is approaching.

It's my favourite season.

Something about rain always makes me happy and fresh.

Alas! I wouldn't be here this time to enjoy it.

"Monsoons will be here soon. But we wouldn't be here this time to see it." Daniel voiced my thoughts.

I hummed in approval.

"Dad!"

Both of us turned to look at Sammy standing there pouting.

"What happened love!" Daniel asked with softness in his voice.

He walked to him and knelt down in front of him.

"I am hungry." Sammy whined.

My eyes widen.

"Holy cow! Daniel. You didn't feed him. It's nearly 10 o' clock. God, seriously. Now its gonna upset his stomach."

I walked to Sammy and grabbed his hand.

"Come on, Sammy. I'll make you a nice, healthy and light dinner."

Sammy looked at me smiling and noded.

This boy loves my cooking.

Well, when I was taking care of him. He got a bad habit of eating my hand food and then after Daniel was fine enough and I moved back to my place here.

Sammy turned out to be really upset. He refused to eat any food made my Dan.

Everyday Dan had to come here and collect the food I made for Sammy.

It went on for about three months.

Me and him taking breaks from our works so I can cook and he can deliver everyday.

And slowly but finally Sammy got accustomed to Danny's hand taste.

It was a relief.

Though he still sometimes throws tantrum when he feels like eating here and either me or Danny are busy.

Exiting the room we both walked down the stairs towards the kitchen.

"Then I'll pack your rest belongings." Danny said from the room.

"Okay." I said.

Reaching the kitchen I switched on the lights, helping Sammy to climb up the high end chair *** stools.

"So.... Sammy boy, what you will like to eat?"

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