"It's the Notebook movie quote" I heard a low murmur beside me.
I quickly turned and pulled out the sheets from Kiara. She was holding a tab under the sheets while her eyes were on me.
"You are still awake?" I looked at her. She nodded at me.
"I was reading a book" She mumbled.
"Kiara, it's too late"
I shuffled to her side.
"Where is Papa? He didn't meet me today"
She looked at me.
Her words made me speechless. How can I answer her when I haven't found it yet?
After crying for two straight nights, in my study room. I felt sun rays fall over my face. I was amused how the Sun comes up every day, can't he miss a single day and let me cry. Monica's words did not affect me at all in anyways and perhaps she knew about it that's why she sent those photos. To hurt me more. Just a month ago we were in a relationship. But that wasn't true at all. Every single thing about him has been fake. Now it all makes sense, why Monica came straight to Malaysia. So she could meet Alexander. Oh God, how can I be so naive even after I got to know she is his ex. How can I trust him so easily? Such a fool I am. I feel like getting angrier. I
Alizeh's POV I reached work on time. Before getting into the office, I once checked myself in the mirror. I have never worn bright colors before. But I guess it's never too late. I wore the same when Alexander first asked me out. I rubbed my palms in nervousness and entered the office. "I can't believe he is here!" I heard a female voice. "Yes yes he is so hot in reality, oh gosh" another female voice erupted. Who's here? I walked ahead taking each step carefully. I saw everyone in the office, especially the female staff, excited as hell. I walked ahead and saw most of the people looking at me. Some of them looked frowning. Some like Monica! She was in my cubicle. She walked at me with a cunning smile. "Look who's here," she murmured, eyein
Alizeh's POV After the office hours and making sure I haven’t piled up my work like before, I went to pick up Kiara from school. I saw her sitting on the bench. I ran towards her. "Sorry sorry, Kiara. I am late" I saw her upset face. Urgh, the traffic ate my time and now I felt hungrier than ever. Kiara didn't say anything and walked ahead. I went behind her. "Kia" I knelt in front of her, reaching her height. "You promised me to pick up early" She pouted. "Yes yes I know I was stuck with so much work" It becomes all difficult for me whenever she gets upset. "You don't give me time like before," she complained. "Ahh, I accept my mistake," I tried to walk at her pace, holding her school bag. She let out a sigh.
Alizeh's POV While reaching my apartment, I saw a familiar woman coming out. When she turned at me, I halted feeling joyous seeing Layla. "Hi" I felt surprised by my nervous voice. She smiled wide while walking at him. Her eyes sparkled. "So my guess was right." I forgot about Kiara tugging my hand. I couldn't stop smiling at Layla's sudden presence. "My daughter Kiara, this is Layla, my friend" I introduced them to each other. Kiara rubbed her eyes while waving her other hand. "Hey gorgeous lady" Layla greeted her. Kiara opened her mouth but she ended up yawning. "How come you are here?" "Actually I came to meet you here. But found your apartment locked so we're going home" she said.
Alizeh's POV I felt her hand caressing softly on my head when I let out my sobs while hugging her. "Alizeh, I'm here. What happened? Did anyone misbehave with you?" Her words melted me more. The exact warmth I want that she gave me. We parted away but I kept looking down. Still not getting over the hurtful words I heard. I noticed her picking out a small bottle of water from her handbag. She handed it to me. When I refused she held my hand. "You will feel better. Have some water" I grabbed it and hastily drank it. I handed an empty bottle to her hand. I could still hear the faded music and beats coming from the pub. "Can we go out?" I asked, more than demanded while holding her hand. She led me towards the exit. After coming out, I felt my e
New day New Beginning, And it's new Alizeh too. My morning began with Layla's thinking. I wore my usual comfortable clothes. No more show-off, nothing fancy. Yet the new me. I let my curls flow down and got ready for my work. Kiara kept asking me about Macmillan and Alexander. I told her to focus on their studies first. This Macmillan can make any girl made for him. He is a jerk but a sweetheart too. I owe him a lot of explanation. Since morning I have received ten missed calls from him but somewhere in the deepest corner of my mind, I was rooting for Layla's call. She didn't and I felt amused. Kiara went to school on her bus. Once she hopped in, I waved at her and became ready to reach my workplace. Once I arrived in the office, I could feel different confidence in myself. My work has picked up a pace. I am feeling happier than usual. My day would become even better when Macmillan took an entry to my workpla
Alizeh's POV The other day, while doing the work my phone rang. When I checked the phone, it was MacMillan. I received it one go. "Bambolina, SOS, come down fast I am waiting," he sounded in hurry and without letting me ask anything about what and why he cut the call. I grabbed my purse hastily cursing him and walked towards the elevator. After coming out of the elevator, I walked out of the building and saw Macmillan's car. He peeped his head out of the car and waved his hand at me. I walked at him, meanwhile, he got down from the car and opened the door for me. "What happened?" I asked while getting in. "A major problem has occurred," He sounded concerned and serious while running back to his car and getting in. "Okay, but what is it exactly?" I put my seatbelt on while he adjusted once glanced at him
When I opened my eyes, it all felt like a nightmare. Kiara was sitting in front of me. I got up and leaped into a hug, pulling her closer to my chest. Never before have I felt like this. Losing her is the worst possible thing life can give me. My eyes fell on Anna, Sofia, and Edward. Edward came ahead and sat beside me. "Are you okay hun?" Anna gave me a glass of water. I drank it hurriedly. "I'm okay guys. Sorry to disturb you all" I murmured looking down. "Now you have disturbed, tell us what has happened?" Anna sat beside me with a questioning face. I shook my head sideways. I couldn't even dare to utter those words as they ached my heart. Anna let out a sigh. Edward patted my head gently. "Let her get some rest. We will talk about it when she will want" I thanked Edward. After everybody left
Alizeh’s POV Nervousness, sheer excitement, heartbeats pacing up and down, and your mind feeling wishful for the future, all these emotions are like a piece of jewelry for a soon-to-be bride. Yes, I am finally going to be a bride. Today, while looking at myself in the mirror all dolled up as a bride I can't believe my destiny has finally led me till here. All the way I have cursed my destiny for not being with me but now finally the love knocked on the door of my heart. I am getting ready for my love, Layla. Since the day she proposed to me, we have never looked back. Every day with her passed like a new day in my life. She always left me surprised. We thanked God for breaking my sandals that day and Layla forgetting the address, so we could come across the reason for helping each other but never thought we would be bound by hearts. After staying in
Alizeh's POV The next day arrived with some chaotic unwanted trips. My mother forcefully took me for dinner at Issac's home, leaving Kiara behind with Anna. My mind was still eating up with previous incidents. He welcomed us to his small house, located nearby the beautiful lake. His mother came out just to see me. Then both parties greeted each other. My mother appeared ecstatic. "What happened?" I asked him. "I will check her. You both become comfortable" he said and went behind his mother. I sighed thinking about how to be comfortable when his mother has already shown her disagreement. I looked at Kiara who was in her world, looking around the house. It has less furniture and looks quite spacious. After a while, Issac came out with his mother. We sat at the dining table, in s
Alizeh's POV I closed my eyes, fighting not to cry. When Alexander finally left, suddenly I felt scared for unknown waves coming at me. But this was it. This time I understood what I don't want, which is I can't settle for less even if it comes with more. I covered my face with palms and let the tears flow down. "Ali" Kiara's soft voice fell on my ears. I immediately wiped my teary eyes and looked at her. "Yeah" I tried to keep my voice clear. "I'm sorry," she said. "It's okay" I said and she smiled showing her crooked teeth. And just like that, we were back again. "Are you really going to marry Layla?"
Alizeh's POV Acoupleofdays have passed in a week, but there are still three daysleftfor Layla'sreturn.I haven't got a chance to talk to him as she is busy. Everything from everyone's life has come back to normal. Olive has returned to her apartment with Kevin and their baby. They also held a baby shower and naming ceremony which we all attended. The baby boy's name was finalized on Omar. Anna was back on her normal routine but this time she has changed her perception towards dating and men. Thank God. Bella has returned here again but her husband has gone out of town. Sofia hasn't changed her life much. She looked pretty busy with her two kids. Recently her late husband's brother visited her and since then she seemed to be a little
Alizeh's POV Layla pulled over her car near my apartment. We got out of it together. I shook Kiara to wake up but she was unbothered. It's nearly 4 am. I picked her up in my arms. My God, she is turning heavier. I walked ahead while I could feel Layla's continuous stare at me. I couldn't walk ahead because of how she held my eyes. She shook his head, smiling a little. "Thank you, for being there with all of us," I felt relieved. "Mention not. Besides, I love to be around you" she pinched my cheeks. I smiled so much, feeling my warmth rushing up to my cheeks. "I wish I could tell you something tonight but it's not possible." Her words churned my heart. I somehow knew she was hinting to tell me something, which I already knew but still I did not come to the conclusion. "Never mi
Alizeh's POV "Alizeh, please help. It's painting a lot" Olive cried holding her heavy belly. I gasped looking at her state. She screamed in between too which clenched my heart. "Wait, let me call an ambulance," I gasped and ran inside. I heard Olive screaming in pain again. "What happened?" Layla panicked. Macmillan looked at Olive. A scream let out from her mouth when she saw him "Macmillan! Oh my god!" Uh-oh girl this isn't a time for fangirling. I was searching for the ambulance number in the directory. "I don't know, she is in pain. I need to call an ambulance" I said and glanced at her. She was holding Olive by hand. "Ali, I think she is having contractions." She said "What? What's that?"&n
Alizeh's POV "And then it was the lowest grade she has ever got" I talked about Kiara's teacher, Issac Gray to Layla. She intently listened to me. "It's fine Ali. She will get back on track again. I trust Kiara. She seems intelligent" She said, sipping her coffee. "But not in mathematics, I don't know what else I can do for her. I think I should find a good tutor for her" I put up my idea at the same time I wanted to bang my head on something. Come on, she is a daughter of a woman who works in the finance department who can't poop in the subjects like mathematics! Layla looked at me." How about I tutor her?" My breathing hitched. "You? Are you s-sure?" "I have done this before, besides mathematics is my favorite subject. I will teach her if you want and for that
When I opened my eyes, it all felt like a nightmare. Kiara was sitting in front of me. I got up and leaped into a hug, pulling her closer to my chest. Never before have I felt like this. Losing her is the worst possible thing life can give me. My eyes fell on Anna, Sofia, and Edward. Edward came ahead and sat beside me. "Are you okay hun?" Anna gave me a glass of water. I drank it hurriedly. "I'm okay guys. Sorry to disturb you all" I murmured looking down. "Now you have disturbed, tell us what has happened?" Anna sat beside me with a questioning face. I shook my head sideways. I couldn't even dare to utter those words as they ached my heart. Anna let out a sigh. Edward patted my head gently. "Let her get some rest. We will talk about it when she will want" I thanked Edward. After everybody left
Alizeh's POV The other day, while doing the work my phone rang. When I checked the phone, it was MacMillan. I received it one go. "Bambolina, SOS, come down fast I am waiting," he sounded in hurry and without letting me ask anything about what and why he cut the call. I grabbed my purse hastily cursing him and walked towards the elevator. After coming out of the elevator, I walked out of the building and saw Macmillan's car. He peeped his head out of the car and waved his hand at me. I walked at him, meanwhile, he got down from the car and opened the door for me. "What happened?" I asked while getting in. "A major problem has occurred," He sounded concerned and serious while running back to his car and getting in. "Okay, but what is it exactly?" I put my seatbelt on while he adjusted once glanced at him