Kaif
"Keep your voice normal, okay?", I said as Nikhat shot me a sharp glare. I was muffled, settling myself on the step of the main stairs near the office building. "I was just giving you advice", I added.
"I have that common sense", she shrugged, dialling a number on her phone. "Now keep quiet"
I scowled at her. She was sitting a step above me. It was the moment when I got to see something.
Something in detail which I hardly notice in any girl.
Her sandals.
The surface underneath her sandals was ripped and her heels got harsh cracks because of that ripped sandal. It gave a jerk to me and I looked up.
I looked at her carefully for the first time.
Undoubtedly, she was the simplest girl in the whole office. That yellow salwar suit. I had seen that same dress on her several times. She had nothing on her face, not even a bit of kohl in her eyes. She had a pair of metal ear pins which I doubted she ever changed. Her handbag
Kaif "Kaif, can we leave this topic? We are talking after so many days. I wanted to share so much with you. Let's not ruin this", he said and this was exactly what I wanted. Let the topic about Zoya sit somewhere. "Sure", I said. "Let me start first. I'm dying over here. Sahani will kill me someday with tons of work", I groaned as he laughed. "You love to work. No?", he said. "But I love my sleep and food also. He wouldn't even let me have my sleep and food someday. And that was not enough. This Queen Cleopatra", I gazed at Nikhat as she parted her lips and gawked at me. "What have I done?", she scoffed. "Huh! She's ruining my peace and what was she saying? She doesn't have a problem? She literally destroyed my sleep last night and she didn't even tell you that I helped her" "You stupid!", she glared at me. "I was not talking about it because I didn't want you to speak in between. Abrar would get to know you are here"
Zoya "Are you sure that you're going with Irtaza?", ammi exclaimed. Her face was curled up and her eyes furiously scanned me from head to toe when I was pressing my hair with the straightener. "Yes, ammi", I passed her a smile. "It's just a casual lunch and he's my partner. I don't think you should be so worried" Ammi frowned, still scanning me with her suspicious eyes. "Casual dinner? Like this? I mean you're too over-prepared for a casual lunch. And I can't understand why you're so happy for lunch with Irtaza. Don't forget that you're still married", she reminded me. And I could sense the tension inside her. I passed her a smile through the mirror. "Are you doubting your own daughter, ammi?", I teased her while chuckling. "Sort of. You were weeping for a week. You didn't even smile properly and now you seem to be so happy. Shouldn't I doubt?", she crossed her arms and rolled her fury eyes at me. "You don't want me to
Zoya The waiter served in half an hour and by looking at the plat I could exactly know that it was made by him. A smile flickered on my face. "Your order, ma'am", the manager accompanied the waiter. "Sorry to keep you waiting", he said with a smile. "That's fine. I didn't know you would get it ready so fast since this restaurant mainly focuses on Mexican and Chinese cuisine", I said. "We have appointed a new chef recently. He's good at such dishes", he said. "I know", I said in a low tone while smiling at my plate. "Sorry, ma'am? I couldn't hear you properly", he said, leaning down a bit. "Huh! Nothing", I smiled and tore a piece of the tortilla wrapping it around some pickles and put it into my mouth. I missed this! I missed the flavour that his hands had. It felt like to fill my mouth at once but I took the moment to swallow it, closing my eyes. The vision of him, making the pickle for me the first time came a
Abrar It gave a rise to the unknown anxiety inside me. She could smile with Irtaza and her damn smile vanished when she saw me? Heck! I never felt so pissed on her ever. Our eyes were still connected. I couldn't stop looking at her. It had been a long time since I peered deep into her back kohl applied eyes. The last time when we met I was so in my anger that I couldn't look at her properly. The last time when I saw her so intensely was the night of her birthday party, during that dance. I couldn't speak anymore. "Woho! Such a pleasant surprise", Irtaza laughed mockery laughter. It pulled me out of my muse as I drove my eyes away from her. I shouldn't be doing that. "Abrar", she seemed to be shocked. "You're here?" I pressed my lips to stay normal and speak as much as I should. "You called me. I mean about the dish", I reminded her. "Yeah", she chuckled, looking down. "That's why I wonder why it came out
Abrar My blood started boiling when I saw that brute holding her hand. He was not leaving her and she wasn't even asking him to leave. What kind of pathetic shit was that? Was she actually on a date with him? In just fucking three days she got over everything and she was the one to claim that she loved me. Here I was still struggling with her memories, the pathetic heartbreak, the sleepless nights. I wasn't the one to cry bitterly but my feelings were so damn real, more than her temporary feelings. What should I expect from a rich girl who got everything she wanted? I was not exactly wrong about her. She didn't love me. She only wanted me. And just like getting over things after a few days, she might have realized that she could stay happy without me. That's what you wanted. That's what you wanted. That's what you wanted. My subconscious was roaring inside me. I indeed wanted her to stop chasing me. But somewhere I actu
Abrar Her face was just half an inch apart. I could see her devastated eyes quivering and lingering around my face. She was so close to me, so hell closes after so many days. I could sense her heart throbbing so fast as if it would come out right now. "Abrar—" her voice came out as a whisper and it worked like a tonic to the burning flame inside me. I peered deep into her eyes. The next moment, I came back to my senses and clasped her arms tightly. "Why do you keep doing this, Zoya?", I groaned. "I— what?" She acted as if she didn't know anything but I knew her so well. So well that I could figure out what she was trying to do. "Don't act so innocent, Zoya Ali. You're anything but innocent at all", I gasped under my breath. Her eyes started turning red as if she wasn't expecting those words from me. "Will you listen to me once?" She requested softly but the vision of that moment that happened a few minutes ago ke
ZoyaMy heart was heavy. As I walked faster towards the door, I felt my cheeks burning. In anger, in pain. Every word from his mouth pierced my heart. I wondered how I handled myself when he was being so mean to me. So much."Ma'am, is everything alright? Are you okay? Didn't you like our service?", the manager rushed behind but until then I walked out.Rubbing my face, I cleaned my tears and climbed down the stairs, reaching the parking lot. Irtaza was standing near the car while smoking.I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth in rage. Just then, he looked up and smirked at me. He was literally having fun of all of it. I wanted to slam him right away but held myself."Hey!" He laughed. "Are you done handling your fake husband?"I was only glaring at him. He dumped the cigarette and walked towards me."What?", he rolled his eyes. "Why are you gazing at me that way? You should be thankful that I didn't trash him"I didn't reac
KaifI knew he was going to bump into Zoya today and I wanted full details to deliver to Mr Ali. After all, now I was working under him. Wow, Kaif. You're such a useful person. I praised myself inside. First, Abrar, then Zoya, then Mr Ali. These three people literally found me to get their work done. And also that Queen Cleopatra."Just at the road", he drove his eyes away and walked towards the dining table to get water.Liar. I gasped. I couldn't believe he would still hide things from me."Really? You just saw and didn't even talk. And look at you. It seems like you guys had a heated moment", as I said, he turned and glared at me.His glare turned into a frown right away."You knew that Zoya would be there. Didn't you?"Darn it!He knew me better than I knew him."Ah! Well", I tried to make up a story."Don't lie, Kaif", he gritted his teeth."And what about the lie you just t
Nikhat"He's the photocopy of Abrar", Mrs. Ali says, holding the newborn. After eight months of our marriage, Zoya delivered a cute baby boy. He's a premature baby, indeed but still out of all danger by the grace of God. "Just pray that he gets the same tactics as me. I can't handle two short-tempered creatures", Abrar laughs."Wait! You just wait. Let me get a bit healthier", Zoya shoots him a glare. "You can scream only. What else can you do?" Abrar rolls his eyes."You—"And they continue.I take the newborn in my arms, giggling at him lovingly."First and foremost rule, Mrs. Wife", Kaif whispers near me. "No future planning after this"He's always so scared!"I know right? Stop worrying!" I scowl at him. So many things changed over time but he didn't. At first, he was scared to love someone and get married. Now, he's scared of having a baby. I don't mind it though. It's just a matter of time. I'm happy the way I am.I was promoted to the company with my salary getting doubled.
Nikhat"Are you hungry already?" Kaif asks from behind.I drift my eyes outside and look at him from near the window with a smile. He is munching a subway burger with a tight-lipped smile on his face. "Wouldn't it be better if you had gotten something for me instead of just asking?" I shrug, jumping behind and sitting at the edge of the window."Hey, careful", his eyes widen. "You're gonna fall""I'm used to it", I giggle. "This is not the first time I'm sitting at your window"He chuckles, walking toward me. "Yeah, but definitely you never hoped onto it wearing a lehenga", he scoffs as I stare down at him. He stops just an inch away from me and spirals his left arm around my waist. I shudder with the abrupt contact and lack of distance between us. My heart starts thudding against my chest and my body vibrates when he tightens his grip around me. It's been a year since we were engaged but never before has he touched me this way. I didn't want him to. But if he wanted, I wouldn't ev
Author's POVRuzina goes completely shocked but it doesn't take her much time to understand what is exactly happening. "How wouldn't I come, Mrs Ruzina?" Irtaza chuckles. "After all, the alliance maker should be there?" Zoya presses her lips tightly so she doesn't burst into laughter by watching Ruzina's stunned face. On the other hand, Nikhat gets confused with Irtaza's words."Alliance maker?" She exclaims."We can discuss that later", Zoya jumps into the conversation. "Let the guests in, Nikhat""I'm sorry", she smiles and makes a way for them to get in. As others follow Ridwan and Nikhat inside, Ruzina keeps standing there and gazing at Irtaza."You look stunned, Mrs Ruzina", Zoya rolls her eyes. "Ah, well, let me introduce myself. Zoya Zafar, Irtaza's business partner and your would-be son-in-law's friend"Ruzina curls up her face and doesn't even smile at any of them. Zoya crosses her arms and takes a step toward her, raising her eyebrows."What did you think Mrs Ruzina? Onl
NikhatI have been waiting for the evening the entire day and finally, the moment arrived. Kaif has indeed replied to me with a message which said, "it's fine"The text didn't sound genuine to me at all. Especially when he sent only two words in the reply to my entire paragraph. Couldn't he realise the urgency in that message? I don't know if I'm overthinking. He's not bound to send me a paragraph just because I did. "Nikhat, shall we leave?" Mia asks. "No. I have some work left", I lie. I don't have any pending work. Besides, Irtaza already told us that he doesn't need the whole team today. I should have left. "I thought you were done", Mia roll her eyes."No. I—" I stammer. "I'm yet to complete a few""Okay, then. Goodnight", grabbing her stuff, Mia walks towards the exit. I get back to my desk and look for some work to do. "Nikhat!" Irtaza's voice hits my ear as I look up, finding him walking out of his cabin which is straight in front of me. "You didn't leave yet"I don't kn
NikhatI don't know how to react to this crap. I can only see how hard Irtaza is trying to pass a smile. I know that wasn't expected. And why did he even need to come here just because Ruzina called him? He could have turned her down. He has plenty of work to do. I force a smile and walk toward them. "That was not necessary. Was it?" I mumble, glaring at Ruzina. How can she still smile like that?"I just thought to—" Ruzina strives to say as I walk up to her."Thought to what?" "This is so embarrassing. Why did you do this? He's my boss", I exclaim, whispering near her face.I can't say if she deliberately did that. Why would she anyway?"But he said—" she mutters. "That's called courtesy which he said. And we'll not do that. That's our courtesy", I shoot her a glare. Ruzina frowns at me as if she still can't digest that I'm arguing with her. As I should. I should have done that a long time ago. And now she literally crossed the limits by embarrassing me. What will Irtaza think a
"Okay. What about that?" I ask."Irtaza came there to meet them. They spend an afternoon together", he says and his reactions harden."Okay, so?" I ask even though I have already sensed what it meant. This is something different from any boss and employee relationship. I'm not judging though and I'm not even sure if there's another reason. I bet Kaif also doesn't know the exact reason. He's just assuming. "So? Zoya, can't you understand what that means", he scoffs at me. "That means Nikhat is having a lot of guests. What else?" I roll my eyes. "Stop it, yaar. You—``''why can't you see what I'm seeing?" He yells out of nowhere. "Because I'm not as intelligent as you. Explain to me", I scowl at him. "You can't get, Zoya? Really? Don't you know what it means? In this society, when a guy meets a girl's parents? That guy who likes her. They literally had a meeting, a conversation. Don't you know what it seriously means?" He speaks out of frustration."So!" I mumble.."So!""Yeah. So,
KaifI walk faster. As fast as I could. Through the dark alley. My head literally stops working when I put the pieces of the puzzle of that incident. I don't know why I'm getting so pissed and irritated. He just came to meet.He just came to meet. I kept ranting this to myself until I reached the resort. I feel my breathing getting ten times faster than before. I can hear my groans as I grab the grills of the gate and fum heavily. My body has heated up and I'm unable to calm down anyway. Everything was going so fine. So damn fine. Until she talked about Irtaza being there. I lost it and I didn't want to show how pissed I was, nor could I behave normally. I'm already hiding enough and this will go beyond. Anticipation builds me rapidly, no matter how much I try to console myself. "Sir, I need to close the gate", the security guard says. I glare at him for no reason and storm into the resort, walking as fast as I can.I reach my room and twist the knob. Opening it a bit, I slam the
Nikhat"Nikhat!" He whispers my name but I don't look up. I feel him holding my hand tightly and I hold the edge of the bench. Then I sense him decreasing the gap between us. He uncovers my face, lifting my hair from my cheek and tucking them behind my ear. I can feel him staring at me which makes me blush harder. "Look at me", he leans down to my ear and whispers. I squirm with his warm breath fanning my skin. As I don't respond to his words, he lifts his hand to me and slides two of his fingers across my jaw, slowly nudging my face towards him. I finally look up at him. Our eyes meet. He smiles, peering at me as if he's scanning each detail of my face. I had never been so comfortable with anyone's gaze the way I'm with him. It seems to be pure and peaceful. Most importantly, I love it. He locks his hand with mine and gets closer to my face. Enough closer which forces me to drop my gaze in shyness. "Why do you always steal your gaze from me?" He whispers. "I want you to look
NikhatIt's been a while since I've sat here in the dark alley with Kaif. It's so strange that I have never explored this alley in the last six months but today I did. With him. I'm also a bit concerned about Ruzina and Abbu being in the lodge. They might be wondering where I have been. I'm sure Ruzina is gonna make a fuss about it to abbu as she has always been doing about me. I remember those days when I couldn't be a single minute late to return from school and Ruzina used to complain to abbu, saying I had been disappearing for hours. I can't forget those dreadful days and somewhere I used to believe Ruzina is acting like all the typical mothers as she had made me believe all mothers are like that. I used to think she was strict and wanted the best for me. As I grew up, I realised it wasn't a normal thing. But then, it was too late. Abbu wouldn't believe me if I said anything against her. He used to think I had gone reckless. I never complained for years. Then why at that moment