Forever And Always

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Perth stood speechless for three long minutes before panic thoughts raided his mind. Santa had sleep walked out of the house. He had taken a responsibility to look after the boy but he failed "Damn you Perth! How can you be so stupid. Why did you oversleep" He cursed himself again and again, a deep guilt forming in his heart. A new fear washed over Perth when he thought about the night Santa got hurt. He would never be able to forgive himself if anything happens to Santa. He needed to find him. Soon!

Perth started pacing around the hall "Okay okay calm down Perth. Think...just think for a second. Ah...okay yeah... Santa is out...usually he comes back on his own...maybe he'll come back.. ..but then I don't know how long it's been since he walked out....should I call Pond or maybe Phuwin" he stopped pacing "No no those two fierce protective pair will kill me!"

"I can't just sit here and wait for Santa to return. What if he needs help? What if it's been more than an hour and he's in trouble" Perth made a decision and wore his jacket and shoes. He was just about to step out of the house when another thought crossed his mind. What if Santa comes back when he's not here. Someone has to stay at the house to inform him. The designer came up with a solution and fished out his phone. He dialled a number "Pick up Book..please pick up"

After five rings finally Perth heard his friend's voice "Hello? Perth?" Book answered in his sleepy voice "Do you know what time it is?"

"I know what time it is Book but I need your help"

Book sat upright, slightly alert "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine but Santa is sleep walking again" Perth blurted out and Book was confused "Wait..Is Santa the same guy you have been talking about 24/7?"

"Yes! Can you please come at his place. I really need you ...please" Perth's voice was so desperate that Book threw his covers away "Hey take it easy Perth. Text me the address and I'll be there as soon as possible"

The designer sighed in relief "Hurry"

Perth peeked through the corridor for tenth time. It had been twenty minutes since he woke up but still there was no sign of Santa. Every second that passed it felt like a hammer being slammed to his chest. How could he be so careless. I should have set an alarm or maybe tie Santa to himself. He knew it was ridiculous idea but right now he just couldn't think straight

When Book came, Perth told him about the situation and asked him to stay in the house "I'm heading out to look for Santa. Call me if he's back"

"Go! I'll be here" Book assured his friend. Perth nodded and ran out of the house. He got inside his car and started his search. The designer had no idea where to look but he will keep driving until he finds him

Perth hit the wheel with his hand in frustration. He was driving insanely for last thirty minutes but there was no success. He looked at his phone and cursed. Book still hadn't called him and that only confirmed Santa was not home yet. He gulped down the heavy lump in his throat but couldn't stop the tears from leaking "I am so sorry Santa...so sorry...please be safe"

Suddenly a thought popped in his mind. He had looked everywhere but not his place. Santa once sleep walked near his house so there was a chance he might do it again. There was no harm in checking. Perth pressed the accelerator pedal hard and drove to his apartment

Perth reached near his building and hurriedly got out of the car. His frantic and desperate eyes searched for the boy who he now cared the most. He looked around the corner, near the parking lot, near the building opposite to his but still couldn't find Santa. Perth's heart and stomach clenched painfully. What was he suppose to do now. He had promised Pond that he would take care of Santa. How will he face Pond if anything happens to his brother.