Jaan

Part 11- The First Touch

No one has ever gotten me flowers this huge. Suddenly, I flinched as confetti was being popped and balloons were thrown my way blinding me from seeing who the person who brought all of this was. I pushed the balloons away and shook my head for the confetti to come off my hair. My eyes soon met with my brother.

"Happy birthday fatty!" he exclaimed smiling.

He was coming in for a hug but restrained himself. I get it, we literally never touch each other, it's kind of awkward.

How did he make it this time? He always used to miss my birthdays.

"This bouquet is for you as well as..." he ran to get something and came back with a few shopping bags.

"And all of this as well!" he said giving it to me.

I was speechless. That was really not necessary. I'm not even a shopping person. I'd rather shop online than in-store. But I'm still grateful he took the time for me.

"Take it Adalina!" Ammi Jaan said waking me up from my thoughts.

"Thank you!" I thanked him.

"Alright, let's eat breakfast together and cut the cake before she goes to school!" Ammi Jaan exclaimed.

We ate our breakfast together as a complete family for once in so long. And honestly, that's the best gift I could ever receive.

After eating, I went back upstairs with my gifts and then changed for school. Once done, I went back downstairs and Azaan was there waiting for me.

"What's up?" I asked him.

"Let me drive you to school" he suggested.

"Sure" I agreed.

We stepped out of the house and got into his car. It's been a long time since he drove me to school. This is bringing back memories. He started the car and drove away.

"How have you been?" He asked breaking the silence.

"Good, yourself? What made you come back this early?"I asked.

"I promised myself I wouldn't miss your birthday this time" he said.

"How long are you staying for?" I asked.

"A couple of days,"

"Yes!!" I got excited.

I'm so happy! Finally, our family will look like a real complete family and we can spend time together! Even if it's not forever and just a few more days. As long as I get to be with him, it's enough.

"It looks like you haven't slept a lot, is something bothering you?" he noticed.

My black under eyes must be showing beautifully today. I barely slept again. How could I, after confessing to someone for the first time in forever?

But that also brings me to ask myself, does he know it's my birthday today? He said he knew a lot of things about me last time.

"Hello? I'm talking to you" Azaan brought me back to earth.

"Yeah I'm fine" I lied.

I'm not sure if I should tell him about Aslan. I never liked a guy in my entire life and we never even once talked about anything regarding relationships or marriage.

He himself always avoids the topic when my parents talk about it. I really want to tell him but wouldn't it be awkward? What if I began with a random topic and then got to the point?

"Tell me, do you have someone you like?" I teased him.

"What? Come on, just get to the point Missy you already know I have no interest in that for now" he said laughing.

Shit, he read through me so easily.

"I'm just curious, what are you waiting for? To get to your fifties and then marry?" I teased him again.

"No worries, I am very much sure I will look good even as an old man" he said winking at me.

"Oh god," I said cringing.

"Jokes aside, if there's something I need to know or you want to share with me then do so I'm here for you okay?" he said.

I smiled at him and nodded. Once we arrived at school, I got out of the car and surprisingly he also did.

"It's your last year, don't waste it. When I was at your place I was overthinking everything for no reason not knowing that the me of today would be perfectly fine" he advised.

"Stop it already, you look funny when you're trying to be serious" I chuckled.

He rolled his eyes and then smiled.

"Happy birthday dummy" he said once again.

"Thank you Azaan and thanks for being present today" I thanked him.

"I had to" he added.

"I know it's weird but can I...hug—

I didn't waste any more time and hugged him. I know we never hug or compliment each other but I also know that sometimes we need each other. After all, we are siblings.

He's being nice and I know he's truly trying his best. That's all I need to let go of the past and forgive him for not being present enough when I needed him to.

"I'll go now" I said before walking towards the school entrance.

As I was making my way in, I saw Aslan standing there holding a rose in his hand. He looked nervous but he was also foolishly smiling. I couldn't help but blush and smile as well. Is he waiting for me? Is the rose for me?

I was going to join him when Zahara came to him and stood in front of him. They talked for a few seconds and then she turned and...she had the rose in her hand.

He left as she smiled and then joined him. I felt like I got stabbed in the heart even if I had no right to feel this way since I'm still unaware of how he feels about me.

But, I couldn't help it.

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