Next day, Jason Graner came down the stairs to have breakfast with his mom and dad.

His father asked him, when was he planning to move out. Just when he was about to speak, his cell phone rang.

He picked it up and a man has started shouting at him,
" JASON GRANER, HOW LONG DO YOU EXPECT ME TO WAIT HERE FOR YOU? "

Jason got up from the chair startled and said, " Right, I totally forgot about him. "

The man shouted even more fiercely, " WHAT... "

He hurried into his room, picked up his jacket and keys and said to him, " Just wait a little longer. I'll be there in half an hour. " and hung up the phone.

He went down the stairs and said, " Aunt Miranda, don't prepare food for me. I'll have it along with Nathan. "

Hearing that his mother asked, " Is Nathan coming today? "

He was in a hurry and said, " Yhaa. I said, I would pick him up. But it skipped out of my mind. I'm off now. Enjoy your breakfast. "

Saying that he went out and drove his car, off to the airport.

***

He went into the lounge and saw Nathan at the ticket counter. He called out, " Nathan... Nathan Wyatt... "

Hearing that, Nathan just turned his head saw him calling, and turned back again.

Jason understood that he was really angry. He went to the counter and dragged him out.

Shaking his hand, Nathan said, " What are you doing. I'm going back. You just doesn't care about me. What's the meaning of coming here "

He was really angry this time.

Jason didn't know how to convince him, " Sorry man, I'm in the wrong this time "

" Now you know you are wrong. I waited for an hour for you and finally when I called, what did you say? You forgot about me. How can you forget something like that. It's you who said, you will come and pick me up, when I called you yesterday. How can you..."

Jason couldn't stand anymore and covered his mouth with his hand and said, " Now come on. It's my fault ok. As an apology, I'll buy your favourite dishes. What do you say ? "

Nathan who was struggling just then, stopped when he heard about food.

And finally Jason took his hand off and said, " I'm really sorry man. I got preoccupied with some other thoughts. "

Nathan gave him a serious look and said, " well, I will let you go this once. But don't let it happen again. Otherwise you will lose my investment in your company. Did you get it "

Hearing that Jason smiled, spread his hand around his shoulder and said, " yes... yes... now let's go to eat something tasty. "

Nathan who was angry, cooled down completely and followed him with a smile.

Both Nathan Wyatt and Jason Graner, are childhood friends. They used to be neighbours, until Nathan's family moved to states. They studied in the same school and same college. Even after Nathan moved to states they still kept in contact and then when Jason got selected into a prestigious university in states, he stayed with them in their house.

They are more like a family and know everything about each other. Anyone who doesn't know about them, will think they are brothers. Just that close they are. And now finally, they want to establish their own company and build up their own careers.

***

Jason took Nathan to a restaurant named FUNSTERS and ordered some brunch.

Nathan started complaining that he wanted to eat meat.

Jason said with a firm tone, " Ho come on, we have a lot of work to do later. If you eat meat now, you will be lazing around for sure. So no meat for now. "

Nathan pouted and said to himself in a low voice, " When did he become an aunt, nagging all day. "

Jason heard him and glared at him, " What did you just say ? Come again "

Nathan didn't know what to say. And finally replied, " I'm just kidding man. Why so serious. But how did you hear that. "

He was wondering and suddenly remembered , " Right, your ears. I totally forgot about them. How come your hearing abilities have been improving day by day. "

Just when they were having a hot conversation, their breakfast arrived and they started eating.

After a few moments, Nathan said in a serious tone, " Jokes apart. Now tell me. Who's that girl running all over your mind ? "

Hearing that, Jason almost choked his food. He coughed and thought, how come he knew about it.

Nathan handed water to him and said, " Drink some water first. Why are you so surprised. So my guess is really right. "

Jason, who can't hide anything from him gave up at last and said, " It's the girl, whom I met in the plane. "

" Wow, it's only been a few days, I'm not around. And you already met a girl. Come on my boy. You have finally grown up. Now tell me everything. "

Jason elaborated his story.

... to be continued...

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