22 ◉Family & Cousins

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'I am a strong man, sir. It was just a moment of weakness.' Haider placed his palms into his pocket.

Khalid sighed, - 'No one is judging you. Everyone has some weaknesses. You rest here if you want.' He said sincerely. Haider politely refused him and informed that he must leave now. Before going, he glanced at Alina. Slowly, she upped her gaze and their gaze met.

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Alina and her family were relieved that her Chacha's fractured leg was much better and he will be discharged tomorrow. They had a gala time, chatting with her Chachi and cousins- Aina and Ammar. Alina felt happy being with her cousins after so long. She recollected her childhood and teen years. They were bliss mostly because of their funny and mischievous antics. As they had kept her Chacha entertained, Alina felt her throat parched. She was disappointed because the water jug was empty. Asmat insisted they call the nurse, which she did, but she would take some time.

Alina stepped out of the room and looked around. She spotted a water-cooler in the far end of the hallway. As she hurried towards there, her phone rang. She stopped in her tracks and picked up her phone.

'Hello, Meera. What's up?

'There is something I need to tell you, dude. I can't wait for you to come back.' She gushed from the other side. Alina was amused by her enthusiasm. She pressed her phone in between her ear and shoulder as she listened to her friend whilst pouring water in a paper cup.

'I was right, Mikael confessed to me that he likes you.' Meera gloated. Alina spits the water she had just taken. Meera sighed dreamily, - 'He is very handsome and earns decent amount too. Your dream- man. You are very lucky. I found Ronnie else I would have been very jealous.' She commented. Alina had gotten a hint from his behavior but didn't know he was actually serious for her. Now he has confessed this to Meera. After getting this news, she was overwhelmed and couldn't focus on what her friend was blabbering- more of teasing her.

Alina walked towards the hospital room; all the while Mikael was on her mind. Mindlessly, she opened the door and froze. She let go of the door handle, letting the door close behind her while she stared front at Haider who was amongst her family.

'You are here?' She looked confused.

Haider smiled opening and dropping his arms, then he placed his palms into his trouser pockets. She looked at her Chacha who looked very delighted and had a huge bouquet in his hand.

'Wow, Appi!' Ammar commented, - 'you didn't tell Haider Minhas is your friend.' He gushed. Aina was equally excited. Alina looked at them and then at Haider. He had a prideful look on his face. Asmat kept looking at him with starry eyes while her Chachi was looking confused. Khalid looked at Alina and passed her a knowing smile. But she avoided his gaze.

'I am surprised you came here.' -She confessed to Haider. Both walked outside in the corridor. Alina looked at him, - 'Instead of impressing me, you are just impressing my family.' She commented. Haider chuckled shaking his head.

- 'Hopefully, through them, you might be impressed.' He said. He thought for a moment and then looked at her, - 'By the way, what do you like? How can I impress you?' He asked. Alina was surprised that a man who had been in so many relationships and with so many women was having a tough time impressing her. She smiled internally. She looked away from him. Well, she likes to be rich. His richness has already impressed her. She had a tough choice between Mikael and Haider. Mikael too was a son of a billionaire, but he wouldn't be able to give her the comfortable life she had always wanted. She looked at Haider and couldn't believe her luck. It was all too good to be true. A part of her brain was still being very skeptical. Why her?

Haider opened the door forher, breaking her chain of thoughts. He smiled at her and she smiled back.After some time with the family, Haider felt jealous of Alina. She had such abeautiful, loving, and caring family. Their fun battering, their concern foreach other made Haider feel bad for himself. He looked at Alina, she was busytalking with her cousins. He smiled as he admired her. The negative thoughtswashing away.

Alina is in a big dilemma *sigh* Haider or Mikael?

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Alina is in a big dilemma *sigh* Haider or Mikael?

Who do you think Alina should choose? Let's have a poll and see who gets the maximum support *winks*, so vote for the one you think she should choose

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Who do you think Alina should choose? Let's have a poll and see who gets the maximum support *winks*, so vote for the one you think she should choose. Also, state your reasons, my lovelies.

And Vote wisely *double winks*

Stay tuned for the next update *lots of love* *hugs and kisses*

Stay tuned for the next update *lots of love* *hugs and kisses*

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