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some veg sandwiches for me, Shane and Susan. I called both of them downstairs for breakfast. Shane was carrying Susan from one arm sideways. She was continuously laughing loudly, as she was very much happy with Shane being around her.

I served them breakfast and then sat on the chair next to Shane at the dining table. Susan with a pout and cross arms complaint, “Elena! You always make sandwiches and scrambled eggs for me, why don’t you learn cooking and make me some good breakfast”. 

Shane was a little surprised but was smiling a little with his head ducked into his breakfast. I heard him laughing at what Susan said to me. I playfully hit him on his chest with my elbow. We all started to laugh very loudly and had our breakfasts. Susan ran outside of the house to play with her friends in the park.

I was putting all the dishes in the dishwasher, when Shane came from behind and asked with a smirk on his face, “Hey! Do you need any help with the dishes…? or… with cooking?”.

By the time I could turn around and punch him, he ran from the kitchen and towards Susan’s bedroom. I followed him to catch him and hit him hard but in a playful manner and not to hurt him. I came running into the room and while running I didn’t see a toy lying on the floor.

I was about to catch Shane when I tripped myself because of that toy and was about to fall on the floor. But, the strong arms of Shane, caught me from falling and we both suddenly, while balancing each other tripped from another toy and fell on Susan’s bed. I was on top of him, looking into his eyes without even blinking. 

Our lips were like at the distance of a finger from each other. He was lost in me and I was also feeling the same when our lips started to come even closer and we gave in, kissing each other. It was our first kiss and it was a sweet and simple kiss. We were getting close some more with heat rushing out of his body and his hands still on my waist to hold me near him. I could feel my heart pounding fast with the way, he was moving his hands on my waist.

I started to feel the helm of my shirt being pulled up a little, his hands trying to make their way inside my shirt. I was about to kiss him again, but this all was interrupted with a loud voice from downstairs. Susan was looking for us in the living room and kitchen, and when we were nowhere to be found, she called our names. We suddenly came back into our senses and moved away from each other to get up and go downstairs.

We both stood up from her bed and tucked in our shirts properly. “I am sorry for… umm… for this unintentional fall. I think we should go downstairs and for your information, I don’t like cooking and you came running to her room, I slipped because of that stupid toy”, with a pout and with a playful smile I started to follow the door way. I didn’t understand, why I have said these sentences to him, but It felt like, I was happy teasing him and more than that I didn’t want him to notice my desire in the eyes of being too close to him. He was just looking at me with so much amusement and refreshment in his eyes.

I ran through the stairs to check on Susan, and Shane went to take bath. He had to leave for his apartment by 11 AM as he had his tuition classes starting from noon. Shane has always been a studious and focused student. He was an expert in Physics and many students used to take tuition classes from him. He came downstairs after half an hour; all being set to go back to his apartment. He had no spare clothes to wear as this whole plan of staying for a night at my place was just coincidental. 

As he stays only a few blocks away, I could accompany him only till my driveway, as Susan was still at home so I couldn’t leave her alone. I had to help Susan finish her homework also and to make sure that she doesn’t run too fast anywhere, because she had a hole in her heart. She couldn’t play all the games, like the children of her age play, but she never complained about it. She has always been a jolly and happy soul, making everyone near her smiling all the time with her talks and games.

Chapter 6

On Monday morning, I got Susan ready and dropped her to school and then went to my college early, as I had a project submission today, so we all needed to get that project final papers ready. I was on my way to class when my mom called and said that she would be going to our farmhouse situated outside the city (where my dad has gone for his official meet), as I need some more days to finish my book.

I informed her, “Hey Mom! Dad said that he would also be staying for some time because of his work there. You should talk to him; he will pick you up and then you too can have some time alone there. I and Susan will be fine here at home. You don’t worry about us, we will manage, bye”. I was excited that my mom might also think of going there and it would be a great opportunity for them to spend some time alone, away from their hectic schedules and maybe they will fall for each other again.

After a long pause on call, my mom finally uttered, “Hey Elena, I am going to the farmhouse and will meet your dad to talk and I will try to make things better between us. We will see you both soon. Take care of yourself and your little sister”.

I was finally happy that my mom didn’t give up on this relationship and still she is trying her best to make things work in between them, “That is so cool mom. I Love You! I will take care of us. You enjoy it with dad”. The bell rang, “Hey mom! I got to go to class. I will talk to you later. Bye!” With this, I hung up the call and went for my next class.

I wanted my parents to spend more time together so that there is still a little hope that one everything will be sorted and we all will live like a normal happy family. I have tried to arrange so many random plans for both of them earlier, but every time, any one of them ditches the plan and makes an excuse to not go or talk to each other. I was eagerly waiting for them to come back happily and all sorted. With the happy thoughts of me being into a normal family, I started walking towards my class through the hallway.

None of my friends except Shane has Math class with me and we sat near to each other because of our class assignment. We both didn’t talk anything about what happened at my place yesterday between us and rather we continued to focus on our assignment. I was happy that I don’t have to explain my situation to Shane, he doesn’t question me about anything. Shane is a very sweet and nice boy, a boyfriend every girl would dream about. He is understanding, caring, respectful, and most importantly, he doesn’t force his feelings on me. The half-day passed by with three continuous lectures, and then it was time for lunch. We all met in the lunch area on our favorite corner side table, gathering together to gossip about how the day went till now and what are we planning for our fresher’s party this weekend. Denise, Maria, Jenny and I decided to wear sun dress and Mary as usual chose to wear her favorite and the most comfortable jeans and top. The boys decided to wear suits for Fresher’s party. The day came to an end by 4 PM and then I drove home picking Susan from her friend’s house which was on the way to our home.

I made us both some noodles to eat and some juice to drink. Susan was playing with her toys in the living room while watching television. I was feeling tired so I went to my room to finish some of my homework quickly and to go to sleep early tonight. By 7:30 PM, Susan and I had ordered dinner from the restaurant and till the time the delivery was about to reach, I helped Susan finish her homework for school. By 8o’ clock at night, we both brushed our teeth and I took Susan to her room to let her sleep. After some time, I came back to my room and dropped myself onto my bed, falling asleep within the next ten minutes.

Chapter 7

It was Friday morning when I had my project viva scheduled at noon in the college. I gave a ride to Shane, as he was helping me with the Physics subject. I am not at all good in physics and I also find it very hard to understand the logic behind every aspect of that subject. Shane had to put extra effort to teach me that subject, as I never paid attention in my class for this subject and was always dependent on him for my studies.

After the viva was over, I came running towards Shane to tell him that whatever he explained to me came into my viva and I had finally answered all the questions asked by the invigilator. I was so happy that finally, I found some sense out of Physics while learning with Shane. I met him in the lunchroom, where he was already sitting with our group and was discussing some project problems with others.

I went near him, keeping a big smile on my face, “Hey Shane! I am so happy that I finally made it through this subject. Thank you so much for helping me study this subject”. I hugged him in front of everyone. They all were like “Aww… Elena, you finally understood this subject”, and laughed in the chorus. I was being teased by all of them for my Physics subject, but I didn’t mind that, because I was actually very bad in it.

We had