Second Chance

19

Hannah's

" What." All my three ladies exclaimed in surprise when I told them the first thing Arfat said to me.

" Girl, I wish I was with you in that mall, I'd make sure the bastard lose his 32 and please do not tell me that you let him go scot free because even after he broke you and left you,he still have control over you." Noor said the rage evident in her tone. That's Noor for you. Our no_nonsense. She'd fight literally everyone in our department because of us. She's our strength.
" Well, it's just like the fairytales. You know when a girl get in trouble and out of nowhere someone appears." I said with a huge smile on my face.
" Oohh, you mean like a knight in shining armor." Zarah our godson's mother chipped in her eyes dilating. " Of course that's it. Your knight in shining armor." She added and I only nodded my head. " But wait,why do you even seem excited? It's not like you like him. Or do you?." Zarah asked. I know what she's doing. It's a trap. They all are trying to trap me. " What!!! Of course not. Why would I? It just felt good getting back at him for the first time in my life and since he helped in making that a success, I owe him big time. That's just it. Nothing more to it." I said with a smile but deep down,my heart hurts. " If you say so. Just know this, an advice from a friend to a friend. Nobody, and I mean absolutely no one will judge you for coming out to him. Who cares if you decide to give love another chance. You can take control now. You can take it slow. We are your friends, and as your friends you should be comfortable with telling us everything. We know you like this guy whether you want to admit or not, you like him. So, please do yourself and us all a favor and stop torturing yourself and him too." Zarah said all the while looking at me and I could feel another two set of eyes on me too. I know she is right. I don't always listen to Iman and Noor but Zarah,that woman has a way of getting to me. My heart was already racing too fast and sadly, I couldn't control it. " I'm so sorry for making you all worried. I know I am stubborn and don't always listen to you but this is something that I have to be extra careful with. It is my heart." I said fiddling with my fingers. " And what does your heart want young lady?." Noor asked. " It wants him." I answered honestly cos what's the point of lying to people who can see right through me right!! " Then, you have to be strong. Be brave enough to take that risk of getting rid of that fear that you've been holding onto." Zarah said. " I don't know, I think I lost him." I said feeling my heart nearly ripping out of chest. " Girl are you kidding? Lost him? Are you sure you haven't run mad yet? What's the..."     " Noor...." Zarah called out cutting Noor halfway through her sentence. " I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't be harsh with my words but if you really think you'd lose a guy who did that for you, wake up." Noor added. " Tell me what I have to do to make it up to him." I said avoiding eye contact with any of them. Surprisingly,the one who chose to keep quiet all through the conversation decided to finally talk. I know the reason she didn't chip in was because there was nothing she could add to it as all that was said was what she always said. " We are your closest friends. So,if not us then who would help. I'm glad you're finally coming to your senses." Iman said and for the first time since my encounter with Alameen,I felt a wave of relief washed over me.

Hello lovey doveys 🫂 I am so sorry it took me a while to finally give y'all an update. I promise this will be the last time I will keep y'all waiting. We are finishing this book soon enough. Stay close. XOXO ❤️