A Week Later .
" You sure you're okay ? " - Damien asked for the millionth time .
" No you are not , "- Stephanie cut me off on my path of lying . " She literally screams every night ." - she added unapologetically .
" Yesterday was quiet , wasn't it ? " - I defended myself .
" Fine * chuckles and puts a few paper works away * I called the hospital and the man is still in a slight coma , hopefully he will wake up soon and go back to his family . "- he announced with a sad looking face .
" Damien ask her where she went that day ? " - Stephanie stopped working and sat next to me to talk to Damien on the video call .
" ...I went to buy groceries , a hijab and that lavender dress I got you ! "- I answered not ready to talk about the canteen .
" And you used that whole time to ..." - I cut Damien off .
" Don't you guys dare interrogate me with your very stern british accents for curtains sake !" - I smiled .
That boy looked at me in amusement as I got up to pick up a snack .
" Anyway , B.A. news has called for an interview with her about the incident last week . "- Stephanie announced .
" That's great News , get it ? " - He asked proudly .
I run to the kitchen as fast as I can and threw a tomato on the tablet .
" Boo~ , get off the stage ! " - I screamed in between laughs when the tomato literally split open and just splashed on the screen rolling down in a disgusting way .
Damien screamed squinting his face in disgust . " Pakeeza you make me physically ill ! " - he screamed almost ending the call immediately .
I burst out laughing uncontrollably until Stephanie out of no where threw something which also splashed on my face .
" Ewwwww, " - I cleaned my face with my hand and ran to the kitchen .
" What was that for ! " - I screamed when my face became clear from all the tomato guts .
" That's how my tablet feels , " - she replied looking pretty angry .
" I'm sorry , "- I whispered heading up the stairs to my room .
" Pakeeza , " - I heard her call my name in a whisper .
" Don't worry , I'll be back after my Maghrib prayer . " - I replied with a forced smile and headed on.
*******
Three hours later ,
I finished the last ayah of my Qur'an reading and got off my bed to open the door but nobody was there except a line of rose petals leading Downstairs .
I could ignore this and keep them waiting or I could just go in there and see what they are up to ... Hmm~
I will take the third option , make them knock on my door for two more times .
Happily satisfied , I slowly closed the door and giggled .
Three minutes later , the second knock came . I ignored it as planned and waited for the third knock which came like nine minutes later but with more aggression .
I can already imagine Stephanie standing behind the door impatient and ready to punch the door down .
" Coming , " - I managed to subside the ball of laughter trying to escape .
I saw the same line of rose petals and decided to not cause my own murder any more .
I walked down and saw the lights off .
" Stephanie ! " - I called out . No response , I walked over and turned the lights back on as people from nowhere screamed surprise !
When did she plan all this ?
The balloons , the table setting full of food , the lights ...
" I'm sorry for acting up like that , " - she hugged.
" Yeah , it was my fault after all . "- I replied breaking the hug once I saw Damien .
" I thought you said you were busy today , " - I asked .
He opened up his arms and approached me .
I ran away screaming looking for somewhere to hide , I turned to look all around until I spotted the kitchen .
I ran in there and hid inside a cabinet , finally being able to breathe normal again .
" I'm not going to hug you , Pakeeza . " - I heard his voice from the outside .
" How can I be so sure ? " - I opened the door and headed out , pleased he took a few steps back .
" You wear granny Pajamas , "- he announced as though I was supposed to get what he was saying .
" So ? "- I asked walking to the party and greeted Brianna and Jennifer ; the other two guests who arrived .
" Glad to see you ," - Brianna hugged while I only sent Damien teasing nods .
He face palmed himself and walked away .
" Thank you for coming , I'm grateful . " - I paused when Jennifer offered me a glass of grape juice .
Somebody help !
Help !
Broken bottle ,
My stomach .
My mind began floating , the whole place began rotating , people , questions .
Somebody help !
A voice boomed in my head before everything went dark .
*******
Water , water , water .
I felt weak so moved around a bit ; feels comfortable like a bed .
" She's waking up ! " - I heard Brianna's voice .
I opened my eyes but closed it back , sighing heavily . I opened my eyes once more as Stephanie helped me sit up while Damien handed me the bottle of city juice ( water ) .
" What happened ? " - I held my head .
" You fainted , "- Jennifer replied while I held my head in between palms to concentrate .
" What happened ? " - Stephanie sat beside me rubbing my back .
" I ... I * controls breathing * I just saw the glass of grape juice and saw flashes from last week . "- I explained .
Stephanie and Damien looked at each other as though confirming a hunch .
" Is there a problem , guys ? " - I asked .
" Nothing , we just brought our presents . " - they cheered placing the first box on my lap .
I smiled then untied the ribbon .
I laughed , a taser ?
" Thank you Stephanie . " - I high - fived her .
A knife ?
" Jennifer no , I'm not placing this anywhere near me . "- I remarked putting it back .
" No problem , "- I high - fived her as well .
Pepper spray ,
" Wow , thank you Brianna . This looks safe . " - I handled it with care as I placed it back into the box .
Now for the last one ,
A gun ?!
I screamed letting go of it immediately .
" Damien Winchester , what is wrong with you ? " - I almost yelled .
" This is more practical and logical. "- he responded . I can't believe he just said that .
" It's legalized , " - he continued .
" Ok , this is it . I don't want this but I appreciate the thought . "- I gently refused the gift .
" Ok that's enough , it's time for the cake ~ "- Brianna sang rushing out to get it .
" Happy miracle living ! " - they screamed .
" Really guys , that's kind of hurtful . "- I held my chest .
" Sorry , we didn't know what else to write . " - they all Slumped on my bed looking tired .
" Well , you could have thought of something like , to the best friend ever , our favorite fighter , anything positive. "-
" Yeah , yeah , you have world changing ideas ,we get it . "- Damien retorted placing a knife in my hand .
" But I'm grateful , it feels great to have amazing friends like you guys . "- I complimented and cut a piece of cake for myself .
* Ring , Ring , Ring , Ring *
" who is there at this time of night , " - Stephanie mumbled before getting up to see who it was .
Five minutes later , I heard quarrels between Stephanie and the visitor .
Damien and the rest joined in as the screaming and quarrels became even louder .
I forced myself out of the bed and headed down .
The girls were restraining Damien from ...
Brooke ?
" * Clears throat * hi Pakeeza , I just came to see if you were alright . Just give me a few minutes to talk to you ! " - he screamed with Damien adamantly trying to keep him outside .
I took two stairs further down but later deciding to talk in private with him .
" Thank you for talking to me Pakeeza , I - I just wanted to see if you're alright but it already seems * nervously scratches his neck * that you are . "- he began .
" Yes I'm fine Alhamdulilla , look --- I'm grateful that you saved me Brooke Martins but I really would like it if you stayed away from me . Please , to be honest . You're creeping me out , no offense but I just need some space and bless you if you understand me . "
" Do you believe in love at first sight ? "- he stepped closer to me .
I held my right hand forward with my palms raised .
" Please respect my boundaries * sigh * and no , I don't believe in love at first sight . "- I responded taking a step back .
" ...you don't ? * Clears throat * ok , but I believe in it and I think I've found it to be the most beautiful thing to happen to anyone , and you brought it to me Pakeeza . D - don't you get it , I lo--- . "- I covered my ears and began humming.
He stepped even closer and held my wrist .
" And if I can't have you , no one else would . " - he whispered closely towards my ear .
I bit him out of instinct and ran towards the house .
" Goodnight my love , " - he yelled wincing in pain right afterwards .
A/N
You think that was awkward ?
What do you think I should say , I mean I was the one in the invisible cloak trying not to make a sound the whole time . ಥ_ಥ