The Thunderstormby Oksanatranslated by Olga |
11In a couple of months Brian came to Santa Barbara. Mason was overjoyed to see him and never left him even for a moment, spending all his time with Brian up in the motel.When Brian said he was leaving for home Mason ventured to talk to his father. Having plucked up his heart Mason entered the study. "Dad… I want to go with Brian." CC got tense. "Why?" Mason rambled on feverishly, as if afraid to back away. "I know I am not being grateful, but I cannot remember… if I only could… Dad, I wish I could but I cannot… Let me go," he exhaled and looked at CC entreatingly. CC sighed. He had felt it was going to happen: Mason had been like an alien. CC would have given the world to have Mason at least fight with him as they had before… Mason was shifting from one foot to the other as he was impatiently waiting for CC's answer. CC looked his son right in the eye. "Do you want it so?" "I do." "Well… go then," CC said with a sigh. "Only do not get out of touch please. Let us know how you're doing, from time to time at least. We shall always be glad to see you." Mason could not hide his joy. "Dad… I will be back. A bit later, honestly! I am sorry!". He impulsively walked up to CC and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you!!" Before CC could gather his senses Mason had run out of the study. |