|| painful life of Hardin

✺ Hardin ✺

I wanted to kick Ace when he touched Clare. How dare he touch her and not to forget he tried his luck in front of entire damn college. If it was outside the premises of college I would have showed him his place though!

Today is Hannah's birthday and she is mad at me because I didn't wish her. Why? Simple dude, I didn't know it's her birthday today. 

Not my mistake, we never actually spoke anything about our personal life. You very know how our relationship works... NO EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENTS.

I was at the party when my phone started ringing. 

Name on caller ID: Mom 

Whenever I receive call my home, my heart starts beating 10 times faster than usual. After my brother left my parents all alone, I’m taking care of them from household to hospital. Suddenly a huge responsibility is put up on my shoulder. 

I don't know why my brother did that? He just sent me a simple text saying 'I can't take this anymore, take care of them from now.' that was his last text. 

He left home without informing my parents. Mom was so worried about him and dad condition was worsening so I had no other option but to lie to them saying he is abroad working for some company. I comforted my parents with a lie. 

It’s been 15 days since I took all the responsibility of my family and believe me life isn't as easy as it looks. I started working at garage at night just to get more money so that I can send that to my mom in the name of my brother. 

I used to participate in racing once a week but now I asked my boss to enrol me twice in a week. Racing is like risking your life but do I have option? No, I need to do this for my family. 

I fight in the ring every Friday and I actually earn a lot from fights. Every week a new competitor and more bets. 

First I used to fight to just relax my mind but now I need to fight for my dad. He needs to get operated next week; I so badly need money for that. 

 My phone started ringing again. 

“Yes mom” I spoke 

“Hardin your dad condition is worsening, doctor asked me call you. You need to come here” she was crying. 

“Mom don't cry, I will come”

“I know your brother left us. Baby I am sorry, we are becoming a burden to you, you were supposed to enjoy your college life” she sobbed which filled my heart with agony.

 “But we pushed all our responsibility on you, can you arrange money?” she was unable to control her emotions. 

Ugh! I hate it when my mom cries. 

“Don't worry, I will take care of it” I said and disconnected the call. 

What should I do now? I have money but those are not enough for my dad's operation. 

I just want to keep my mother happy no matter what. I am going to work hard and one day I will make my mom proud. I will remove this tag of middle class family. 

"Hardin" a very soft voice called me and I very well know who it is - Clare. 

I gave her a small smile. I don't know why looking at Clarissa I felt relief. A confidence that I can take care of my family. 

Have I ever told you how beautiful Clarissa is - she is breathe taking beautiful. Her caramel brown hair with curls at the end flow till her waist. Sometimes she wears glasses which makes her look as pretty as picture. Pointed nose and those pink lips always takes me to dream world. Add on to this is her delightful blue eyes along with curvy eyebrows. 

No one, I bet no one can take their eyes off her. 

❤....