Alizeh's POV
I wanted to take a day off from work but couldn't. My lack of self-confidence and not being so good at handling my shattering self didn't let me sleep peacefully.
In the office, I was in the hope to meet Alexander once and clear the mess I was feeling in my head. An urge to not give up on him pushed me ahead.
At the coffee machine spot, we met again but he was quick to go. I decided to catch him during lunch. When he didn't come to my cubicle, like he usually does, I decided to go where he usually sits with his friends. The cafe near the office building. As I entered the cafe, my eyes caught Alexander sitting at the table and enjoying his time with his friends. A smile appeared on my face looking at him smiling. I saw Monica with him too. Too much to my dismay he has been still hanging out with her. Something got over me. Her presence itself got into my nerve
Alizeh's POV Alizeh's POV Oh my God! This is what I felt when I entered the club. Too much crowd for an introvert like me. I was quick to know I don't belong here. This space looked so foreign to an anti-social animal like me. Suddenly I started feeling too conscious around the people in inexplicit clothes, designers heels, dolled up faces, who hardly even noticed a simple non-glamorous girl like me. Hell, I can't do this. I turned and remembered Alexander is waiting outside ready to prove how right he is about me! Well, everything will be fine. Just go ahead. I walked through the pile of people. All I can see is how people are dancing, smacking mouths with each other. I shrieked from the
Alizeh’s POV I walked out of the club with this handsome punk I thought was facing some kind of depressive episode, but too much to my dismay, he seemed to be like those guys with some mysteries. He is too vocal about his desires, but for once, he wasn't hitting on me like those creepy guys before. His hand was on my back supporting me, his leather jacket wrapped on me, and we were laughing. Actually, I was faking a laugh because his stares were on me continuously until we reached his car. "You can look at other ways," I murmured and felt baffled. "You are too gorgeous to do that in Bambolina." He muttered leaning closer to my ears, and I let out a nervous weird laugh. What is Bambolina? He opened the door for me. I got in, and then he ran to another side to get in. I tried to glance at
Alizeh's POV "Ain't you going to let us in?" Monica stood there keeping her hands on her waist. I felt a little baffled looking at all of them at my house that I kept standing there silently. I wished to refuse her but looking at Alexander I nodded. "Yeah come in," I said, pulling the door for them. All of them entered. His face was blank, still holding something on it which I was failing to guess. He stopped midway, roaming his eyes every way except me, profusely brushing his fingers through his hair, and looked like he wanted to talk something to me. "Hey Alex, what are you doing at the door?" Jack shouted at him "Having some privacy moment duh" Monica scolded him but audible enough "Get comfortable inside Alex," I said. He nodded murmuring "Yes yes. I will just umm..." He
"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 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