Rhythm quickly took his bath and changed into the clothes August brought for him.... He looked at himself in the mirror
"August is doing a lot for me... First he helped me in my lessons... Then he fixed my bike... He let me stay in his house... took care of me at night And now he even brought these clothes for me .. I must do something for him " Rhythm thought as he walked out of the room
"I must leave now -"Rhythm said
"He's the one ?" Rhythm heard a voice and looked at an elderly man in his early fifties... Pointing to him...
August turned around and told the man to be quiet... The man walked towards Rhythm and Rhythm greeted him
"Hello sir "
The man wrapped his arms around Rhythm's shoulder "I'm August's father.. Patt... You shouldn't call me Sir , son...call me Uncle " he said
"Yes uncle " Rhythm replied
"Come sit here " he said as he took Rhythm with him to the dining table
"Uncle... I should leave... My uncle must be waiting for him" ..
"What no... You can't leave until I feed you... There's no way I'm letting you go with an empty stomach "
Patt said and August pulled the chair for Rhythm...and helped Patt ... in serving... Rhythm got up to help them
" No... You won't do this...sit quietly " Patt ordered
Rhythm felt awkward but he didn't say anything... Soon August and Patt served everything and settled on their respective seats ... Patt gave a piece of meat in Rhythm's plate and another in August's
"Thank you sir " Rhythm replied
"No need for the formalities son and I told you no need to call me sir... You're my son's - "
He looked at August and August shook his head
"Friend... " He continued " you're my son's friend... So you're like my son too "
Patt gave him another piece and Rhythm felt ease at the words... This was the first time when someone addressed his as his son
"August why aren't you eating vegetables?"
"I don't like it pa... " August whined
"Learn something from Rhythm... He's eating everything quietly"
Patt said and August pouted ... Patt took some curry in a spoon
"Open your mouth " he ordered and August did as he was told
Patt feed him and Rhythm smiled at their interaction...
Patt then he picked up another spoon full of curry
"Rhythm now this is for you ... Open your mouth" he ordered
"Uncle me .. ? Rhythm asked surprised
"Of course aren't you my son? ... If I fed him can't I feed you ? " He asked
"Now don't argue... It'll be cold. .say aaa " Patt ordered
And Rhythm opened his mouth...
" Good boy... Now another one.. "
Patt took another spoon and feed him
"This is the best meat piece " he said
"Pa... Me too " August whined
"Such a whiny baby " Patt said and feed August
"Why aren't you eating anything? " Patt said to Rhythm” don’t feel shy....think that your pa is feeding you "
Patt said and fed him another spoon...
Rhythm was so touched with the gesture that he teared up.... August look at him
"Hey what happened? " He asked
Patt stopped eating and looked at Rhythm... He stood up
"Why are you crying son? Was it too spicy or did I do something bad ?" He asked
Rhythm shook his head and hugged Patt... Patt looked at August .. he caressed Rhythm's hair
"If you ever miss your pa... You can call me ..
I'll always attend you and if you are hungry I'll make your favourite dishes "
Rhythm nodded
"Alright alright... " Patt said
He squeezed Rhythm's cheeks ... And fed him again...
"Thank you uncle " Rhythm said
And Patt fed him another spoon...
"You're such a thoughtful and talented child... I'm happy that you befriended August....you see he's very spoiled...under your influence he'll be responsible and mature "
Patt said feeding Rhythm and August pouted
"I'll look after him uncle " Rhythm said smiling
After breakfast they still had time so Patt insisted on watching a movie with Rhythm while August did the dishes grumpily... At first Rhythm was feeling shy but after some minutes he and Patt were involved in a friendly chatter and their centre of attraction was "MAKING FUN OF AUGUST" and August was side eyeing both of them
"you know son..he doesn't even know to make an omelette " Patt said laughing
"How can someone be so disappointing " Rhythm said laughing
"You know son he used to pee in his dream until he was 12 years old " Patt said
Rhythm burst into tears hearing this ...
"Pa... What are you saying " August whined
"You're acting all mighty and big but you're this silly " Rhythm said laughing
"August what's that in your pants " Patt said pointing to his pants
"Nothing " August said
Rhythm and Patt looked at his pants and Rhythm whispered “maybe pa ... He did it again "
Both of them burst into laughing and August tried to pinch Rhythm but Patt stopped him "don't touch my son... Go and bring some cookies for him "
"But he just ate now ... " August complained
"Pa... I want hazelnut cookies" Rhythm said blinking his eyes
“Hey go bring it for him... And if it's not in our kitchen go but one " Patt said
August was shocked to hear this ... His father was never this sweet with him and Lynn but now he's caring of Rhythm as if Rhythm's pregnant
"Asshole " he said to Rhythm
Rhythm whined "pa .. he's calling me names "
Pat only needed to stare at August and August quickly got up to bring the cookies... Rhythm and Patt gave a High five to each other
He said Patting Rhythm's head "you're so thin son... Take well care of yourself "
Buzzzz
Buzzzz
Patt got a call and he got up
"I'll be right there " he said And disconnected the cell phone
He Patted Rhythm's hair "alright kid... There's an emergency case... I've to go"
He looked at August "feed your friend and go to college and study well "
"Yes papa " August nodded
"Son.. you can always come here ..this is your house too " He said to Rhythm
Rhythm nodded and Patt turned around to leave
"Uncle !!" Rhythm called him and Patt looked at him
Rhythm walked over to him and hugged him ... Patt looked at August and hugged Rhythm
"Can I call you pa too ? Rhythm asked his voice cracking up
Patt caress his hair " you can call me anything you want son... But if you want to call me so... You can call me pa "
He said hugging Rhythm.. his eyes teared up too ... August's happiness knew no bounds... Rhythm shared a good bond with his father and not only that he called his father pa... If you ask him... He was the most happiest person on earth today... He wanted to relieve the moment so he took out his cell phone and took a picture of Rhythm and his father
Rhythm slowly broke the hug and looked down feeling embarassed... He wiped his tears... Patt cupped his face
"August told me about you... You don't have to be embarassed about it...I may not be related to you by blood but for me you're a part of our family... And from Today onwards you and August are same for me "
Rhythm nodded quietly
"August look for Rhythm and feed him some desserts on your way to college " he said
"Yes pa"
"I'm leaving son " he said to Rhythm
Rhythm smiled at Patt and greeted him joining his hands
"Thank you pa... For the breakfast "
"Come here often son and spend time with me too " Patt said "and also teach good manners to August "
He said and left
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