SimranHiding Emotions
They hid their sadness and started packing as they reached home. They could see how excited and enthusiastic Michael was to start his new life. On the other hand, more than the studies and job, he was excited about his newly found freedom where there will be no hindrance and he can eat, sleep and do whatever he wanted to according to his convenience.
Boarding The Train
The next day they reached the station before time to exclude the possibility of missing out the train. The train, as expected reached on time. Parents helped Michael board the train and said goodbye with heavy hearts and hid their tears as the train left the platform.
Hard Days
For the next few days, it was hard for them to concentrate on anything, all they could think for several days was Michael and his well being. They desperately waited for his call every day and became anxious when he didn’t call any specific day. But then, they did understand that the city and the culture were new for him and he was trying his level best to fit in.
Occasional Calls
A few months after Michael had moved out, he started calling occasionally. But these calls were mostly demanding money for one or the other thing. At first, the couple readily gave the amount he would ask for because they knew how terrible were the wages and the expenses were high no matter how minimal he would try to spend, it would empty the pockets.
Frequent Demands
When these demands became quite frequent, it grew suspicion in their minds after a certain time. Now they were curious about what Michael was doing with his salary. Though multiple thoughts ran into their minds, they brushed off these thoughts and tried to remain positive.
Strange Thoughts
No matter how much they neglected the other thoughts, they became more prominent with the time. Whenever they used to ask about the money he would generally brush aside the question giving some lame excuses. It was then that they knew something was not right. What was Michael hiding from his parents?