31- First Date

Zain was leaning on the wall, taking a sip of his tea with eyes affixed on Hoorain. A smile adorned his lips when he saw her talking to her friends. Immersed in her beauty, the way she averted her gaze shyly increased his heart rate. "Your eyes are surely wandering today, hmm?" Anaya asked, noticing his elated features. It was rare to see him serene, especially lost in the aura of Hoorain. "Mrs Singh, for how long have you been married?" He asked, not parting his eyes from Hoorain. He knew she couldn't control her smile by his constant stare yet he did it. "Five years, why?" She asked with a shrug, folding her arms. She was intrigued to know the reasoning of his tenderness; what melted his cold walls. "Do you love Mr Singh beyond all odds?" He asked, heaving a sigh and turning to her. Taken aback by his absurd question, she laughed. "Of course. May I know why you are asking?" Smirking, she arched her brow. His demeanor was strange but amusing. "Hmm? Nothing. Just curious about the power which connects two people." With a growing smile, He shook his head. The explicit power surging through him by her thought was overwhelming him. "I wanted to know if everyone experiences the same attraction to never part?" He asked. The urge to know what could induce this emotion from the start. "It's a strong bond." She smiled reassuringly. "It surely is." He smiled back because he knew how charmed he felt by Hoorain. Ever since their engagement, he got lost in her. She has affected his mind immensely. "I never fathomed her smile would become my aim." He confessed, chuckling a little to think about it. His heart beamed by the unforeseen turns of his life. "Did you finally find a shore of your feelings towards her?" Anaya asked, teasing him. "I surely did." He nodded without a glint of doubt anymore. Lowering his head, he stared down at his hand with a feeble yet lull-filled smile, speaking from his heart with depthful feelings. "It's so new, so untouched and pure but so exquisite." He whispered, smile growing wider. His heart began to race with an uncontrollable time. 'Whatever they call it, I don't care. It's mine, this moment and her. That's all what matters." He breathed out, curling his hands in a fist, inhaling deeply. "That's the joy of falling." She chuckled, happy for Zain. She always considered him a younger brother and was happy for his progress, praying it will remain the same forever. "Am I falling for her?" He asked hesitantly, looking up at her. She was uncertain by his question, by this word but her smile grew wider. "I think you know." She shrugged, not entangling him in a web of words. Allowing him to experience these flutters by himself, to know by his own efforts. "I am nothing but content. To return her smiles, to give her hopes." He hummed. Finishing his drink, turning his face to glance at her flushed reaction with a smirk, indulging in her response openly for the first time. She smiled, patting his back before leaving him alone. "Bless you both." On the other hand, Hoorain lowered her eyes shyly by his intense gaze, pretending nothing happened. "You sure are smiling, Hoorain." Haziqa smirked at her reaction. "Guess what happened." Hoorain asked excitedly. "You and him are finally together?" She guessed vaguely or what could make her happy anyways. "Exactly. He shared his deepest talk with me… he cried for me." Hoorain breathed out, grinning widely, thinking about that time gave her flutterings. "What?!" Haziqa whisper-yelled in disbelief, jaw dropped. "Oh, I am so happy for you!" Grinning, she hugged Hoorain as they both chuckled. "Me too." She whispered. The anticipation of the future, of the smiles awaiting her knocked upon intense glee. It was the life she dreamed of after all. They pulled away and sat down. Hoorain grinned but it slowly converted into nervousness as she called. "Also, Haziqa.." She paused, unsure whether to say it or not. "Hmm?" She hummed, turning her attention back to her book. "Azed told me about what happened between you two." She said, fearing her reaction but surprisingly she showed none. "Leave it. It's a tale of the past, a mistake." She shrugged, not bothering to think about it. It meant nothing to her. "But he feels repentant for it. He is regretting it all." Hoorain said softly, hoping to make her understand what Azed truly feels. "He flirt-" Haziqa began to say with a grimace but she cut him off. "He never flirted with me, he teased me. I was always rude because of his image." She said quickly, trying to favor him in any way. "Why are you taking his side?" She asked, displeased at her statement, she didn't want him in her life anymore. "Can't you talk to him once? Listen to him, it was only a late realization." Hoorain asked. She knew their bond might started as a bet but it developed and was ruined by his so-called friends but his feelings grew sincere for her. Things developed. "But can it fix my heart? No." She asked outrageously, shutting the book with a thud sound. "Please, in my words. Talk to him." Hoorain pleaded for one talk. She wanted to do something for Azed as he became the key to join her and Zain. If he hadn't told her, none of it would happen. "Fine.. whatever." She scoffed, rolling her eyes off. "But, don't mind me if I end up breaking his heart." Haziqa already told her about her intentions. Hoorain smiled, happy to help him in any possible way. "Yeah, Yeah." She hummed, she waved her hand as they went for their class. After her classes, she was coming back, walking to her bus station as her driver was not coming to pick her up and she didn't want to bother her Brother too. She was humming to herself, hoping to wallow in some solitude until she received a call from Zain. Stopping in her tracks, her heart skipped a beat. He rarely calls, only if it's important and this halts her tracks. "Zain? It is unusual for you to call." She asked, picking the call, wondering what he wanted to talk about. "Stay right where you are." He ordered what perplexed her. "What?" She asked, furrowing her brows but then he came and stopped his car near her with a hauntingly playful smirk on his lips. "What are you doing anyone will see?!" She asked, panicking, scanning her area in dread that someone might not see them together. "First, they will if you stay out, get in so they won't." He said, motioning her to come inside. She sighed, shaking her head and sat in the car, he was pleased and leaned back, smirk growing wider. "Second, you are my best friend's sister and it is going to be troublesome." He said he was allowing his heart to let loose at this point. "Troublesome?" She asked, tilting her head, smiling tentatively. "Because I am going to take advantage of it badly." He whispered temptingly, sliding his index finger under her chin. "I will use this as an excuse before the official account." He expressed his intentions which made her blush furiously. Her mouth gaped in disbelief as he was no longer the assertive man she knew. Moving closer, he whispered in her ears, "To the fullest extent." Curling her toes, she could feel her heart racing abnormally, asking in a low tone, "What… Do you mean?" "Is there any place you want to go?" He asked nonchalantly, pulling away and starting their drive. "What?" She asked, not removing her eyes from him. Giving some thought she shrugged, replying, "Um… I wanna watch a movie but couldn't get any time." "Great. I will pick you up in Two hours. Go home and wait for me." He smiled cutely. "What?" She blinked. ‘This is definitely a dream.' She thought. "Get ready for our first date." He shrugged casually but she couldn't believe this was happening so abruptly. "But, what about my studies? I know I want to but-" She asked, stammering, trying to comprehend what is happening. "Trust me, you need it." He whispered when they stopped outside her place. She had been studying for months and she needed a break to refresh her mind. Taking her hand in his, he asked gallantly, "So… I will see you?" Blushing, she chuckled, pulling her hand away. "You know I cannot say no to you." She sighed, shaking her head. "My another advantage." He winked as they both chuckled and pulled away. "I can't believe it's true." She breathed out, putting her hand on her chest, trying to control her scarlet shade but failed. "Yes. It is. I want you to place faith in me." He smiled, loving the sound of her laugh. Moving closer, he turned her face to his, speaking sweetly. "You have kept these Unspoken Attractions to yourself enough… it is time to make your dreams come true." He said, endearment flickering in his eyes as he kissed her cheek. She gasped and looked away, hiding her mouth with her hand. "I can't even tell you how delighted I am." "You should be. Now, we are here. I will see you in a bit. Bye." He grinned, moving back to his seat. "Bye." Murmuring sweetly, she went back to her home with overflowing gaiety brimming in her chest as she got ready for her first date.