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— H O O R —

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By the time the movie ended, I was in tears. I was sobbing as the story was reaching its end, touched to the heart.

The fact that Hoshea loved his wife with all his heart but his wife did not remain faithful to him was heartbreaking.

I instantly started whimpering as tears started leaving my eyes.

Zahir was busy munching on the snacks and enjoying the Coke. He was watching the movie silently but the moment I started crying, he asked what was wrong.

I was guilty of disturbing him and just shook my head. He did not say anything but just kissed the crown of my head and continued watching the movie.

Now when it was finally over, I was crying loudly and Zahir held me close to his heart. I could hear the soothing sound of his heart beating inside his chest. His warmth enveloped me lovingly and I ceased crying the next moment.

“You're so sensitive,” he said, chuckling as he looked down at me.

I sniff, peering up at him. I feel my eyelashes to be wet as I look up at hi