Jaan

Part 12- Precious

"I'll make sure he never ever looks at her again" she added.

This most likely sounds like Zahara's voice. What is she talking about? I know I shouldn't be eavesdropping but I can't help but be curious. It seemed like she was done talking and had left the bathroom so I got out after her.

As I was washing my hands, I remembered what Ayla told me. It's my birthday. I shouldn't be focusing on unnecessary things that I have nothing to do with. Let's just focus on myself today.

After the second class, Ayla and I made our way to eat lunch when I received a text message. I stopped in my tracks and checked to see that it was from Aslan.

Aslan: come out, I need to see you asap
Me: why should I?
Aslan: you have to, I need to see you
Me: it better be important

"Ayla, I have to go" I told her as she looked at me confused.

"What? Why?" she asked.

"My brother is outside, he needs me for something but I'll be back quickly okay?" I lied.

"okay, I'll be waiting for you then" she said leaving.

I got out and saw him leaning on his car this time. I walked up to him and asked him what was wrong.

He grabbed my arm and pulled me inside of the car before shutting the door on me. I tried to scream for help and open the door but there was baby lock.

"Open the door! What's wrong with you?!" I asked as he got in the driver's seat.

"Calm down, there's no other way for me to see you other than in my car okay?" He said.

"What are you talking about?" I asked confused.

"We have to see each other secretly from now on" he added.

"What?" I sarcastically laughed but his expression reminded the same.

"Are you serious? Let me out of the car right now, I'm not staying a second more with you" I said.

"Adalina, we need to talk" he said.

"I have nothing to say to you" I replied.

"Are you sure? Because I surely know you do" he said.

"You don't get to decide that, open the lock" I ordered.

"Look at me" he ordered.

"I don't want to" I retorted.

"I won't repeat myself" he said.

He pulled out a gift bag and gave it to me.

"What's that?" I asked curious.

"Happy birthday" he said pushing the bag forward almost forcing me to take it.

I grabbed and took a look inside taking out a grey jewelry box. This can't be what I think it is.

"Open it" he said.

I opened it to reveal a ring. It was insanely beautiful. It was shaped uniquely and the details on it were charming. Where did he get that from? I'm amazed.

"That's..." I was speechless.

"I made it for you, my initials are also on there" he said.

Ya Allah, I'm melting.

"You didn't have to" I managed to say.

He grabbed the ring from me looking at me.

"Give me your hand" he said.

"It's fine I can—"

"Give it" he cuts ne off.

I wasn't going to give him my hand but he grabbed it by himself and proceeded to put the ring on for me. Why is he doing this to me?!

"Don't ever lose it" he ordered. I pulled my hand away from him and looked away.

"I still haven't forgotten what your friend did to me yesterday—I've had enough already" I said.

"That's why seeing each other in my car is better, let's pretend to not like each other at all at school," he said.

I looked at him not believing what he just said.

"Hold on, why do you keep saying that we are seeing each other?" I asked.

"What do you think?" He asked me instead.

"Just get to the point" I said.

"I like you" he confessed as my heart skipped a beat.

"You're not serious right?" I asked not believing him at all. He brought his face closer to mine.

"I'm being for real" he confirmed.

I was blushing hard. So we...like each other?! Ya Allah!

"And I just want to let you know that, I won't be doing anything against your will, I respect you and your feelings—I'm all yours now" I'm gonna have a heart attack!

"I-I'm not sure what to say," my palms are sweaty and my heart is running a mile.

I never thought I would hear this from any guy and mostly not from someone like him. Does he actually like me? Why me out of any other girl? Aren't they prettier and cooler than me? I can't help but feel a bit insecure about this. He checked his watch and realized it was getting late already.

"I'll let you leave now, have a great lunch kitten" he said smirking.

OH MY ALLAH!

As soon as he unlocked the door, I quickly stepped out and walked back to school.

I can't believe this!

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It's been a week. A week of being on cloud 9. Every time I see him, my heart drops. Every time he says he wants to talk to me, I get excited and happy. Every time he looks at me, I feel like the whole world just stops. I strictly told him to not touch me without my permission and he respected that. We both came to an agreement that we are not dating. I'm still getting to know him after all and also there is no such thing as dating in Islam.

I thought he would barely see me since I told him not to but this guy really has his own ways to make things work out.

At first, there would be a rose in my locker daily. Then, he would come to the cafeteria and eat with his friends sitting near Ayla and I. Following, he would text me day and night sweet things and ask me if I'm doing good. He actually cares now.

I've never felt such a way before. I feel more than needed and special. It's actually insane.

He manages to make me go absolutely crazy. He manages to make me feel like I'm his even when we're not completely one.

And that's, precious.

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