Stuck in Between

Eight

See what you have caused daddy, Kabir's mom said crying as they sat beside his bed in the hospital. This is our only son trying to commit suicide just because you refuse to accept who he is. Even though he has the courage of coming out to us. I wonder why you are so stubborn sometimes and glued to this culture of a thing, you are so obsessed that you risk the life of your only child. Now will CULTURE give us another son, she said crying. I am sorry dear, I was just desperate, I wanted a large family and I hoped Kabir would give me that, he said crying too. He could make children for us even without getting married, the poor boy only wanted us to love and accept him, but you were so obsessed with your marriage thoughts, not even realizing that he would harm himself. I won't forgive you if something happens to my son, she said. Nothing will happen, dear, the doctor has already contacted the hospital abroad and we are flying him out next week, he said wiping his tears...

Jeffery and I travel to my village after a week to inform my parents about my studying in Lagos, even though my dad wasn't happy, he was surprised to see how dedicated Jeffery is to helping me. I think he agrees to it because he thinks I will be successful in the future like Jeffery is now. I already told them about Kabir who has been helping me, so I present Jeffery as Kabir...

A FEW MONTHS LATER!!!

Kabir's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hasan drove to the hospital as they received the doctor's call. Good morning doctor, Mr. Hasan greeted as they took a seat in the office. Good morning Mr. Hasan, the doctor replied. I think it's high time you fly your son back to Nigeria, our work here is done, we have done all the necessary surgeries required. What is left now is for him to heal naturally if there is a chance for that, he said. What do you mean if there is a chance doctor, Mr. Hasan asked. Yes, you know I told you that your son's situation is very severe, we can only help him medically here, but if he continues meeting some people that remind him of memorable recent events from the past, he might heal and regain his senses, the doctor said. Like this his cousin that normally visits here, the doctor said trying to recall the name. Jack, mom said quickly. Yes, him, I think he reminds your son of someone, don't you know any friend of his that looks similar to Jack, maybe their behavior or looks? The doctor asked. We only know a single friend of his, and they have nothing in common with Jack, mom said trying to think more. Anyway, you need to fly him back to Nigeria, and if possible, take Jack with you, it will help a lot, the doctor said. Excuse me please, he added as he stood up and walked back to the office...

Give me that Kabir, it's mine, Jack said trying to collect the candy at Kabir's hand as he raised his hands high up. Catch it if you can, catch it. Kabir said laughing. You are doing this again right, well I got a solution, Jack said as he jumped on Kabir's thighs and sat on his laps, wrapping one of his hands around his neck. Mr. and Mrs. Hasan walks into the room, seeing the way Kabir reacts, they stand their mute. Dad was about to call Jack off Kabir's laps but mom stopped him immediately. Remember what the doctor said, we must not interrupt him if he is in this kind of situation. Kabir froze as he kept staring at Jack who was struggling to reach the candy in his hand. Their faces were so close that Kabir could see an image behind Jack's face but he couldn't recall it. Anytime Jack is being this childish, Kabir will be having some thoughts but they were also not revealed. Yes!!! I got it, Jack said as he grabbed the candy. See he said, showing him the candy as he brings his face closer. Kabir immediately comes back to life from his thoughts as Jack jumps off his lap. Oh, good morning Uncle, Jack greeted Kabir's parents. Good morning Jack, they replied. Are your parents not home, dad asked. Yes, they took the kids shopping. I will make your coffee, Jack said as he walked to the kitchen. Kabir keeps staring at him till he walks out of the room. His mom quickly walked to the bed and sat beside him. Any progress son, she asked. It's not easy mom, I still can't remember anything, I can't even remember what my look was before the accident or remember you people like my family or my name. All I know is that that boy who just left makes me happy whenever he is around. His face looks familiar, but the harder I try to remember, the harder it seems, Kabir said crying. Take it easy Kabir, his father said tapping his shoulder. We will be flying back to Nigeria next week, I am sure the environment will help you heal, he said. Nigeria, where is that, Kabir asked. That is our country, where we belong, his father said. Can you remember where exactly you serve in the North? We tried our best to get full information from the NYSC headquarters, but it's futile, his mother said. What is that, Kabir asked. Hmmmmmm, his mother sighed and looked at his father. It's all your fault daddy, she said.

Jack walks back to the room with the coffee. They just returned, he said as he sat by the bed. Okay, let's go talk to them, Mr. Hasan said as they walked out of the room.

Mr. Hasan talked to his brother about flying back to Nigeria with Jack, they agreed because they knew Jack has always wanted to visit Nigeria. He was so happy with the news and couldn't wait for the travel day.

Do you want to play football on the field?'' Jack asked Kabir as they were taking a walk. No, I am lazy, he replied while playing games on his phone. That's the only thing he is good at. You are boring you know, Jack said. He quickly collected the phone and started running. Catch me if you can, he shouted. Kabir started chasing him but he stopped immediately and started panting. He was staring blankly at Jack who was laughing and calling. Jack noticed Kabir's reactions and he ran back to him. Are you okay Kabir, he asked. I don't know Jack, it's the illusion again, he said. Take it easy, don't force yourself, he said as he hold his hands and walked him to the garden. They sat by a tree and Jack got him water. They sat for a while till Kabir was calm. Jack lay on the smooth grass placing his head on Kabir's lap. Hey boys, I am not your pillow, Kabir said holding Jack's hair. Then what are you, Jack asked smiling. Kabir stared at him for a while. Jack, do you think we have met in my previous life, Kabir asked. Jack laughed, how is that possible, I haven't even been to Nigeria before, he said. But why do you look so similar, you are the only person that keeps bringing me up the image of my previous life but it's harder to see, Kabir said. So do you desperately want to know your past, Jack asked sitting up. Yes, Jack, I want to know who I was before, I want to know who I loved and what happened to us, he replied. Hmmmmm, Jack sighed, his mood changed immediately. So what about me if you finally got your senses back. Kabir adjusted himself and face Jack, boy, I don't know what happened in my past, but I am sure you make me happy now, and even if I get to know my past now, I can trade being with you with anything, you little nuisance, Kabir said, grabbing Jack by the neck. Don't break me, Kabir, Jack shouted as he started tickling him, they were both laughing and playing around the garden.

So why do you want to travel to Nigeria so badly? Kabir asked Jack as they relaxed in the plane. I don't know, I just heard from my Nigerian friends that the country is good with tourism, Especially Lagos, they are overhyping it, Jack replied. I wish I could explore the country with you, but I can't even remember what it looks like, Kabir said with a sad face. C'mon man, don't be sad, why don't we explore it together, Jack said tickling Kabir, it will be fun, he added. Sure, Kabir replied. Let's go to the beach tomorrow, Jack said. Kabir kept quiet for a while, he remembers always wanting to go to the beach with someone but as usual, the thought escaped his brain halfway. He looked at Jack for a while as usual and shook his head. Take it easy Kabir, it will be fine, Jack said as he leaned his head on Kabir's Shoulder!...

I slowly opened my eyes as I heard Jeff calling me, baby, baby, wake up, it's 4 pm already, won't you go to the beach? He asked removing the blankets I used to cover my body. Ohhhh Jeff let me sleep more, I said trying to drag the blanket back. How would you enjoy this holiday if you keep on sleeping like this, we paid for this vacation but you keep staying indoors, Jeffery said. Well, we were not just staying indoors ONLY, we exercised right, I said winking at him. You pervert kid, get up and take a shower, stop trying to seduce me again, he replied. I hate you for knowing me so much, I said laughing as I jump off the bed and walk to the bathroom. Since when did you start showering alone, Jeff said as he followed me to the bathroom to have a shower together.

I have been dating Jeff for the past 4months. I think he is too good and sweet to resist. He made me forget all the grief I had and all the bad experiences with Kabir. I never thought I would give love another chance after what happened with Kabir but here I am, in the holy land of love with Jeff. I still wonder why Kabir would break up with such a caring young man like Jeff. Anyways, thanks to him, I found my Mr. Right!

So what will be the plan of resuming to school, Jeff said as he was shampooing my hair. As usual, you drop and pick me, every day, I said playing with the foam in the bathtub. Ahmad, what is the essence of teaching you how to drive if you won't allow me to buy a car for you, he asked. Jeff, I told you it's too early for me to have a car, this is just my 1st year at school, or are you tired of driving me, I asked. Okay, don't be sad, but you know you would have to pay for the ride right, he said kissing my neck. Again, I shouted, I almost passed out this morning, I said. Well but you didn't and you know I never had enough of you, he said, turning my head and grabbing my lips. He started kissing, I wanted to hesitate but as usual, I became lazy too. Jeff has this amazing charm that always gets me weak. Even if I wanted to reject his moves, he has a way of making me fall in. He keeps on kissing my body parts till he reached my d**k. He sucked the hell out of me before he went on top of me. I slowly raised my legs and place them on the edge of the tub to give him easy access to my hole, he slowly inserts his c**k in me while kissing me, thrusting slowly, kissing my lips and neck, and stroking my d**k with his hand. The feeling was so intense as the thrusting rhythm the sound of trickling water in the bathtub. After some minutes, I felt this sweet sensation in my nerves. Our moaning increased as Jeff hold me tight, we summed together and collapsed in the thumb. That was great, I said. As usual, he replied. Now, bathe Mr, I am too lazy, I said looking at him. You are always lazy boy, he replied stretching his hand to pick the soap. Who made me lazy, I asked laughing. Come here, he dragged me and started tickling me.

We had a shower and headed to the beach. There were a lot of people as we went to the beach. It's a holiday so everyone was resting from work and school's stress...

We were bed watching by the beachside, Jeff is replying to some emails on his system. I will go play with water a bit, I said standing up. Come here first, he held my hands as he picked a small container in his backpack. I always told you to use sunscreen. Do you want to ruin this skin for me, he said while applying the sunscreen on my back. Okay, Papa, I won't ruin it, I said. And if you allow another man to talk to you, I will punish you, he said, tickling me. I know what you mean papa, I just hope I don't pass out on you one day, I said as I escaped his grab. I went to the waterside, I stood there taking pictures of the views.

As I turned to include some cute kids in my picture, I noticed a boy, almost my age, playing with them. I walked closer to say hi. But what I saw shocked me. The boy looks almost like me, just that he is fairer and has curly hair. He slowly raised his head and stared at me. Even his smile, like mine.

Ahmad! Ahmad!! I heard Jeff calling. I quickly turned back and walked out.