What if?

Chapter 25: If you want something just tell me

Nick

I am quite happy that Michael introduced them to me. I can’t just stop liking them. The more I know about them the more I love them. Is there something wrong with me? Or the reason why I am so into this KPOP Group EXO is that this is my first time. Whenever I listen and watch their performances, let us say I watched it more than 2 times, I still can’t stop myself from saying that they are just amazing. I love music now because of them. I heard that some of them help to write some of their songs so I am like wow. I hope I can be as talented as them. I want to write a song and make music too. Nowadays, I have been practicing singing. So far, I am still not that good enough to sing on stage with people listening to me but I hope that soon enough I will become a good singer too. I want to sing or just write a song for myself. I mean, it doesn’t mean that I want to  be famous and people will sing my song but I want to have a song of mine in the future for myself to sing, just that. 

“Excuse me, can I get some water for us to drink upstairs?” One of the workers said politely. “Of course, I will go to the kitchen and inform the helpers to bring them upstairs.” Michael said with a wide smile. Why is Michael like this? He is so good to new people. When we first met he was like this to me too. He didn’t even bother himself asking my name but just helped me with a wide smile. “Thank you.” The worker said and also gave a wide smile before going back upstairs to continue his work. “Your smile, is it real?” I asked Michael while staring at his lips. He turned to look at me. “What do you mean?” He said and stood up. After he did I also stood. “Nothing. I think we need to go to the kitchen and tell the helpers to give the workers some drinks so they will stay hydrated.” I said to Michael. “Okay.” Michael said and I walked first. Michael just followed my lead.

I wanted to say more and tell him what I really wanted to say but I couldn't. I don't even know why I asked that when I knew from the start that I would feel embarrassed to say it. We arrived in the kitchen. “Maria, the workers upstairs need some drinks to stay hydrated and I think it will be better if you can add food for them to eat too.” Michael said to Maria. Wow! Michael looks so cool right now. How can a 10 year old kid think like this? “Okay, is lasagna okay?” Maria said to Michael. “Yeah, I think that’s good, it will be good.” Michael replied to Maria. “Okay then I will prepare the drinks first and will deliver them food after cooking.” Maria said. “Okay, thank you Maria.” Michael said to Maria and walked back to the living room. He exited the kitchen so cool. “Wow! How can he be so cool?” I said. “Yeah, I think like that too.” Maria whispered to my ears. What?! Did I just say that out loud? “Yeah, by the way, thanks. I’ll excuse myself first.” I said and walked out. “s**t! That was embarrassing. How can I be so stupid?” I said to myself. When I got to the living room Michael was already sitting on the sofa. 

(EVENING)

“Your parents are not going home today. They said that they need to finish something in the company first.” This is what Janice said. So now, we are advised that we can sleep here at mom and dad’s room. They have a very big room. “Master bedroom” is what they call it. Actually, it is my first time here. When I first got here, I was surprised by the room’s atmosphere. By the way, Michael is beside me, of course. We can’t still sleep inside our room because it is under reconstruction. Tomorrow the workers will come back here and finish it. Besides, even if our room is already finished we will still be sleeping together. He likes sleeping beside me. “Nick is still up like me but he is playing with his phone while I am here on the desk doing something. Actually I am drawing, writing and playing with the pen. I like this pen, this was given to me by dad.

(Flashback)

“Wow! You draw?” Dad asked. He saw me drawing something in my notebook. “Not really, I am not that good, but I think I usually write too, just random things.” I replied to dad. I know that he just asked if I draw but instead I answered more. I think it is better. “Oh, then you are like your mom. She likes doing random things on her notebook and she has one precious notebook since we got married. I think it is full now. But nowadays I haven’t seen her doing that anymore, maybe because we are so busy and don’t have that much time.” Dad said. Honestly, this is really surprising. “Really dad?! I don’t know why I do this but I just feel like doing it.” I explained to dad. “I have a pen here. I bought this when we went to China last time. I originally wanted to give this to your mom but I think she doesn’t need this anymore so I am going to give it to you.” Dad said and got the pen inside his bag. “This is so beautiful.” I said as soon as dad gave the pen to me. “Of course I picked that. This is a Chinese metal gel pen. Try writing in your notebook to see how it works.” Dad said with a wide smile. 

After dad said that, I started to write my name in my notebook. “This is so good.” I said after I finished writing my whole name. “That’s good to hear.” Dad said while messing my hair. “Thank you dad.” I said with a wide smile on my face and hugged him. “You’re welcome, if you want something just tell me okay?” Dad said softly while we were hugging each other. “I will.” I said softly. 

(End of Flashback)

“When do you think they will finish our room?” I asked Michael. Surprisingly, he stopped playing and turned his phone not like in the past where he would just pause his playing. “I think about tomorrow.” Michael said while scratching the back of his head. “Really? Wow! I think so too but I just wanted to ask you.” I said to Michael. “Yeah, because they were so fast.” Michael said. “Maybe Maria’s lasagna boosted them to work.” I said while laughing. “Yeah, that’s right, like an energizer HAHAHA.” Michael said and also laughed with me. Sorry Maria, we are talking about you. 

I walked and jumped on the bed. “Hey, you know I always admire your care for mom and dad. That even when you sleep you talk about them and wish for their safety. Now that I am getting closer to this family I slowly understand the reason why.” I said to Michael. “Yeah. They are my everything… plus you.” Michael said while looking at me. I suddenly felt my body heating. This is embarrassing, I can’t let him feel like I am shy. “Well, thanks. But in case, I just want them to be safe and spend more time with them. You know they are outside and don’t know if they are doing well or what.” I said while trying to hide what I am actually feeling. “I totally get you. But we should also know that they are adults and they know how to take care of themselves. Let's just wish for the better.” Michael said. “Hmm.” I replied as a sign of agreeing. “Sleep. Tomorrow they will come home.” Michael said while putting a blanket on me.