5 Traces Pt.1 (2/2)
A bite of burger, followed by two fries, a big gulp of soda, and a single piece of the onion ring.
I shifted my focus from her face to the sinking sun. but it wasn't long when Kyo said, ”Maff, what were you goinf fu fell me?”
While she had her cheeks stuffed, she was trying to communicate. Lucky for me, this had happened more than once, so I understood what she was saying.
”The doctor said nothing is wrong physically. I am A-OK with everything. So the sex can continue.”
Hhhnfff. Kyo made that noise.
I swear that was the breath of relief coming from her.
”But her also gave me a possible solution.”
This caught Kyo's attention. She put the burger she had been eating and ate whatever was left in her mouth.
After wiping her mouth and surrounding, she asked, ”And what is it that you can do?”
Just come out and say it!!!
”Kyo, I made a lot of mistakes in the past. Not everything has escaped my mind. I still have some of my memories. Apparently, I did something very wrong with five individuals in my past. Doctor told me to do some spiritual repenting.”
Kyo listened to this very carefully. Then replied in a jovial tone.
”That's awesome Mad. You getting your memories back. That is so sweet. Why are you worried over saying five sorries to people of the past? Get over it so that we can continue our fun life together. First thing tomorrow, you give these people a call and ask for an apology.”
”Kyo, I know of their names, and potential places where they could be. I need to face them while I ask for forgiveness.”
This mellowed the whole mood of the conversation.
Kyo still replied with her ever loving enthusiasm. ”Well, then go and face them. I will go with you to boost your courage.” Saying that, she gave me a thumbs up.
”No, you stay, I have to meet them alone. Besides, not everyone is in India.”
”Well, where are they?”
”Three of them live in Nepal. One lives in United States. The last one has no specific home, as she is mostly on the road.”
”A she? The last person you mention is a SHE? Who is that?”
I let out a breather. ”You know her name already. Priscilla Applewood. P.A.”
”W-W-Wa-Wait! P.A.? As it THE P.A.? the world famous rapper P.A.? ”
”Yes Kyo, THAT P.A.. I will probably meet her when her tour heads towards India.”
”You do what you want. I will be going with you and enjoying P.A.'s concert. YayYYY! Mad you wild beast, you never told me you were friends with P.A.”
”Simply because I had no memory, you bimbo.”
The excitement was running rampant in Kyo's mind. ”So, when do it get to meet her?”
”If you really insist, probably around next year.”
Kyo was all smiles and went back to chomping on her burger.
I was relieved because she didn't ask a lot of questions. I was also all smiles, when Kyo did ask an important question.
”So, who are the rest of them?”
This time, she was not smiling. She had no food in her mouth. Her speech was clean like a whistle.
I reached out for her soda, but she grabbed it and demanded an answer before I could have some.
I gulped.
Shit! I should have waited till we reached home. Why did I open my mouth right now?
”Uh---Th-The rest of them, uh--” I stuttered.
”Mad, you had one fragment of your memory back, but not the one which related so close to the previous one? Please, spill it out. I want to know.” These words had warmth in them. So what was up with the previous statement. Why did that feel cold?
”Huh, do you want me to shout out the names, without any context?”
”That would be enough for me right now.”
”Okay, then. Here I go.
There is Amaan Al-Habib, the Advanced Mathematics Professor appointed as the professor in Nepal.
Then there is Blessings Whitman, my former boss's secretary when I was working in while I was employed in Nepal.
My childhood friend Ronda Shaft. Despite her aggressive name, she is the meekest creature I had ever met. I met her when I was in middle school. We went to the same highschool too.
Lastly, there is Gian Expy-House, my father's step sister. She found me seven years after my escape from Bangladesh.”
It was dark, when we stepped out of the restaurant. Kyo listened to the people I listed and insisted I talk more about it, but I shut her off with a stern eye.
We held hands while we continued to walk towards our home.
”Hey, Kyo. Do you feel any different regarding me?”
”Hm, I think I do.”
”........”
My mind went full blank.
Did I screw my perfect life up too?
”I guess I am more in love with you now.” Kyo said in the faintest of the voices. But loud enough for me to hear it.
”Huh?”
”I always loved the girl I rescued from that village that night. I have loved you from that day. But I also wanted to love you for what you were. And now, I am getting the opportunity. So why would I not be happy.”
”.........”
I was completely silent. I wanted her to talk more. I wanted to see her lips move.
Please, say something. Anything. Anything that proves you will not leave me alone.
Kyo continued, ”So Yeah, I am done giving the Present Madonna and Future Madonna all the love. Now, I want to love the Past Madonna.”
My eyes got wet. I lost my power in my knees. I wanted to grab Kyo in my arms and never wanted to let her leave. I wanted to know how much I enjoyed her existence.
I gave her a tight hug in the middle of the crowd, in hopes of absorbing all her heat into my body.
Maybe, if I absorb all this body heat, it may burn my past away.
”Arigato, Kiyomi, Arigato.” I said as I wailed in the middle of the city.
Kyo just pushed my face into her chest and started consoling me. She took out her handkerchief and wiped my tears and nose away.
”Oh, you cute mess, I will make your favourite meal tonight.” Kyo said in a jolly manner.
”Rice with curry?” I asked
”Rice with Curry!” She said, smilingly.