Zack approached Justin on his bed while everyone in the great room was busy talking. It's been two days since Justin is recovering and he is doing well.
They haven't had a chance to be alone since Zack still hesitated to approach him."Justin..." Zack called. Justin's eyes were closed but he knew he is awake."Zack?" Justin opened his eyes and looked at him, smiling."How are you?" Zack awkwardly asked while his eyes restlessly moved."I'm fine, I think I'm getting stronger now...but... I'm sad" Justin whispered. His face reflects the sadness he feels.Zack just stared back without saying anything, adding to the awkward air already existing between them."You never came to me since I woke up Zack, did I do something wrong? I missed you so much" Justin whispered while looking so disappointed and sulky.Zack stared at the sulky face of his brother and he felt bad. If only they are alone, he could hug Justin and kiss him just like how he yearZack opened the door and found the hospital health aides who will bathe Justin. "Good morning sir, we are here to bathe the patient Justin Nate Dalton" the middle-aged woman politely greeted Zack. "Good morning, yes, of course, come in. I'm sorry I took so long to open it, I was... I was in the bathroom... " Zack widen the door and let the tree aids enter with his awkward smile. Zack lead them to the ensuite and the three started to prepare Justin for his bath while Zack watch their every move from the couch. "Don't worry sir, we have seen a lot of that from so many patients, we don't mind anymore" the woman exclaimed from the bathroom after they have brought Justin inside. Zack felt anxious while waiting and listening to their conversation inside the bathroom. "Wait!... I will just wash there, I can do it, just give me the soap" Justin suddenly yelped when the woman is about to wash his private area. Zack suddenly stands up from the couch upon he
They are all in a messy state on the floor while Justin was watching, tears streaming his eyes when suddenly, the door opened. "What's happening here Devon?" the old man confusedly asked looking around the unseemly sight. Devon turned to the four people who were watching the scene of their family. "Dad..." Devon tried to talk but he was so lost for words of what to explain to his parents. "What is this Bienley?" Bella asked her son with the crying Zack in his arms. Zack and Justin continued to sniff as they tried to compose themselves, feeling awkward from the presence of their grandparents. "Ma..." Bienley started to talk but he heaved a sigh instead, he too is lost of words. "You all sit down" Dave ordered with his very serious tone and piercing look. Bienley and Devon immediately helped Zack to stand up from the floor and sat on the nearest couch. They were all seated except for Dave who remained standing, looking at his sons with u
"So when will you go to the US to be with your cousins Zack?" Bienley with his serious face suddenly ask Zack who gasped in horror. "Papa!" Justin and Zack exclaimed, looking so horrified."Tsk...tease..." Devon pinched Bienley's nose and pecked his lips. Bienley would always be naughty Bienley no matter what age he is. "Dada...papa is such a tease" Justin pouted while he whined. "I can really send one of you to your cousins though" Bienley countered with his stubborn tone. "You will be sad if one of us will be away" Zack reminded his papa. Bienley just teasingly smirked and winked at Zack who chuckled with his father's playfulness. "I love you, papa, I love you dada" Zack whispered while becoming teary again. He is so grateful they have very supportive and loving fathers. They are not perfect but they are always thinking of what can make them happy. "We love you both so much. We can't be perfect for you two, we have limitations b
"Don't cry because it's over... smile because it happened" Dr. Seuss ****🙂🙂**** "I love him so much and it's so hard for me to move forward. The memories kept me tied to what we used to have. Unfortunately, I'm the only one who has those memories papa...he no longer has those...he sees me as a brother now...and maybe that's what is supposed to happen...we are brothers...so I have to be a brother to him...even if it hurts so much..." "I don't want to linger on the pain, I want to cherish those memories because it happened. I was so happy during those times and that's what I will cherish...the happy memories we have once weaved together" 😔Justin😔
"What is it, papa?" Justin asks. His dada has been very quiet beside his papa since he arrived. "Ahm...Zack will be home tonight...with... someone" Bienley softly and carefully told Justin. Justin intently stared at his papa and turned to his dada before heaving a sigh. "I know papa" Justin whispered. Bienley and Devon stared at their son's forlorn face even if Justin tried to act casual about it. "Justin..." Bienley whispered hopelessly."I'm okay papa...I can do it" Justin sadly assured his fathers despite tears brimming his eyes."I'm so sorry, baby" Bienley sadly whispered and hold Justin's hand. "Papa it"s okay...it's not your fault" Justin earnestly assured while his dada kept on heaving a sigh. They remained quiet for a long moment and were busy with their thoughts until one of the household staff informed them of Zack's arrival with his guest. "It's okay if you won't join us for dinner, baby, I can tell Zack you are n
Zack and Justin would just casually meet at school. Upon seeing his brother, he smiles and gently pats Justin's shoulder. They were classmates in the subject. It's the last subject for the morning before the lunch break and Justin had already expected Zack will eat his lunch at medical faculty. "Come on let's have our lunch, we need to be early in our laboratory" Prem dragged Justin who still kept on glancing at the parking where Zack left with their car. Carl and Tim just quietly followed the two after sharing meaningful stares. They knew everything but chose to keep their silence as respect for the two brothers. Only a few of the sophomores knew about Zack and Justin's relationship. They made sure they have talked and explained the situation to everyone who knew. They are glad they all understood. Justin's friends witnessed his pain when Zack started to openly court Rachel from the medical faculty. Especially when they become a couple. "Ohh your
Justin went inside the apartment at the wee hour of the night. A perfect time Zack is already in his deep slumber. He sneaked out again and drove back to the apartment. He felt restless and cannot be able to sleep. This has been the third time he did it since he decided to move back home. He slowly closed the main door before looking around the whole room. His eyes stopped at their room which is occupied by Zack alone since he decided to transfer to the other room. Heaving a sigh, he slowly walked towards the couch of their living area and silently sat down. He looked around again and the memories kept flooding his mind, overwhelming his whole senses. Who would have thought this room was once their paradise...the sole witness of their love for each other. Every part of the apartment reminds him of the waves of laughter and fun they had together...but now it's only a very painful memory for him to reminisce. When did the pain start? When were all t
It's been weeks after Zack lost consciousness. He still kept on coming back home to ask his fathers about Justin's whereabouts. The latter hasn't come back from his vacation.Zack will only get the same answers every time he asks his fathers. They would always tell him Justin choose to extend his vacation, but he was unconvinced. He suspects his fathers were hiding something. It also added to his anxiety that he cannot contact Justin. All of Justin's social media accounts have been deactivated and his phone number is also unreachable. "Did Justin contact any of you?" Zack asked their friends when they are having lunch in the engineering food court. Lately, they have noticed Zack is staying at the faculty to have lunch with them. "Ahm...no, he hasn't called me..." Prem answered cautiously. "Me neither..." Carl also answered. "Me too...he hasn't contacted me" Tim shook his head while he continued to eat his lunch. Heaving a sigh, he blank