It was 19:00 in the evening, still no whereabouts from Erick, even though I told him to call me when we would reach home. I should ring him.

"Polo, come downstairs I need help with something!" , my dad shouted from down, and went down suddenly.

  

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- I don't know what I'm gonna do, I'm at this place, completely unaware of surroundings, who knows what's hidden in these black walls. I would've stayed at home, rather than discovering myself! Erick panted.

Knock on the door.

Leonardo entered the room.

Is there anything I can help you with? He asked.

I don't know yet, probably later, I answered. 

Well, if that's it, we are going to have dinner in sometime, get a shower if you want and some clothes that could fit you are in your closet, I'm waiting for you. Leonardo said with smile on his face.

Erick, you are someone, for who I could do anything, not just because you have the rarity, but because you are special to me. Leonardo said in serious tone.

Erick was dumbfounded. 

I should go take a shower now, I wanna feel fresh. Erick told Leonardo.

Sure, we'll be waiting for you in the dining area. Leonardo winked at Erick.

I took almost half an hour to freshen up and reached the dining area, as Leonardo mentioned they all were already present there, but haven't started yet.

Oh! Here you are, I was about to come to your room, come here, have a seat. Leonardo said excitedly, looking Erick.

Erick sat beside Leonardo, and Jeronimo sitting in front of him. 

They started serving the food, it was some Italian and Mexican cuisine, I could only recognise few dishes, to be honest I was amazed by the food present on the table. 

Is Erick going to stay with us? Zolia said with a cute accent.

My little sister and me will give you a great company here, if you'd stay with us. Luigino said out of curiosity. 

He's going to stay with us. Jeronimo said, and it seemed more like an order.

I won't let him go away from me! So, indirectly he's staying with us now. Leonardo said with his flirty voice.

Uh! Not again, he's always trying to pick up on me, who knows how creative he's with making up such lines, but sometimes he's cringe as fuck! I wish I could go back home. I surely will, I can't stay here forever, this is not my home, my mom would be waiting for me, moreover my Polo, we are in relationship now, he would surely be missing me. I even forgot to call him, he'd be worried. Erick mumbled.

Wait! Where's my phone? I asked.

You'll get your phone, after you'll gain my trust. He replied

I want to call my mom, .. and.. my boyfriend. I said.

WHAT? Repeat that! Leonardo said, raising his voice that echoed everywhere.

My mom and my boyfriend, I have to call them, I want to inform them about me, they would be worrying about me. I said recklessly, without noticing how raged Leonardo was.

FORGET HIM! You are no more in any kind of relationship, you are here, with us, with me. I don't wanna hear this again from you! You understand that!? Mr. Erick? , Leonardo said, it was sure his ego was hurt.

I only wish that Erick is alright, it's only been few hours, I've confessed my affection and love for him, and now he disappeared.

I tried calling him many times, but he didn't answered a single call, I told my mom and dad sitting with me.

Try calling his mom, who knows he reached home and would be so tired so even call, what if he might be taking a nap. My mom said.

The moment Polo's mother said, phone rang.

I answered the phone, it was Erick's mom.

- Is Erick home!? I said recklessly 

- Is Erick still with you!? Erick's mom said.

Both of their questions synchronised.

The silent was tense. 

Erick already left, he's still isn't home yet!? I asked confounded.

No! Polo! He's not home! I thought he would come soon, but I've been waiting since afternoon, he's still not here. Now I'm worried, I'm going to call cops. Erick's mother replied.

Yeah, you should, in meantime I'll try to contact him, or find him in neighbourhood. Polo replied, and ended the call.

Mom! Dad! Erick's not home, his mother's gonna inform police, and I'm going to check neighbourhood. I'll call you if there would be any trouble.

I hope everything would be alright with him. I said and left my house, in search of my beloved boyfriend. I can't imagine him being hurt. I can't think of living without him, only thing I wish for now is, him to be fine. Polo screamed in his mind while walking out.

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About 2 hours later, I returned home, with no whereabouts of Erick. I lost all hopes, I couldn't withstand the fact I couldn't find Erick. I was feeling so guilty to let him go by himself. I could've prevented him from disappearing if I was dropping him to his house. Silly me! This happened all because of me.

Polo entered the hallway. 

His mother asked, with very concerned look on her face.

Found him? Is Erick safe? Nothing happened, right? Polo?

No mom! I couldn't find him, I searched entire neighborhood, I couldn't even find a sign of him! Polo said as tears were tracing down his cheeks.

Polo started sobbing so hard.

His mother hugged him tightly to comfort him.

I hope everything would be alright, police is now involved, they'll surely find Erick. Let's just pray for him being fine. Polo's father said, his father was concerned.

Polo was still sobbing as hell.

*Phone screen awakes with message notification*