15 Failed them (1/2)

Thornfield Mansion, Raizada Residence

After returning from hospital, Arnav had immediately gone up to his room for shower. Advay came to his dad's room, knocked twice before entering.

” Dad. ”

Mr. Raizada was standing near the fireplace, the burning flames reflected in his eyes. He was deep in thought, his face unreadable. At the sound of the knock, he looked up & smiled.

” What did the doc say? ” He asked directly. He was not the one to beat around the bush.

Advay rolled his eyes at his acting.

” The doc said he has a cute gastroenteritis problem. He even advised bro to take an allergen test when he was feeling better. ”

Raising his eyebrows and mildly surprised by this revelation, Mr. Raizada asked ” Allergen test? ”

” It seems he has developed an allergic reaction to alcohol & wines. It maybe due to over consumption over these past years. ”

” Yes, it maybe so. ” Mr. Raizada replied sadly. Thinking about the past years, how he had failed to instill in Arnav the basic lessons of life, made him loathe himself. He had promised his mother he would do everything in his power to make him a better person, but he not only failed on his promise but Arnav as well.

The sadness did not go unnoticed by Advay. He himself wished they could reconcile one day.

He whispered softly, ” Dad, if you care so much about bro, just let him see this side of yours. I am sure bro will accept you. ”