Edited by @crazycharacter15
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Fahad P.O.V
The day went smoothly. I was delighted because we are friends now. And the best part is that she forgave me. I was thinking about her when the door opened. I noticed my mom standing near the door. She came and sat in front of me.
"Assalamu alaikum Ammi," I said to her.
"Walaikum Assalam Fahad," she responded strongly.
"Fahad listens, I will talk to the point and listen to me attentively," mom said. I got scared because she looked dissatisfied with me.
"Isha is an amazing girl. She is a beautiful and intelligent woman. But what you did in the morning was disgraceful. I was furious with you. I overheard your conversation with Isha. It disheartened me. But when you take her to the ice cream parlor to apologize, I was glad that you are making up for your mistakes. She is a very decent girl. Please, never upset her. Although women are strong, deep down every woman wants a husband who loves her, cares for her, and respects her throughout her entire life. Always remember if you will respect girl, she will always love you," Ammi said to me with a dissatisfied look.
I nodded my head in silence, and mom left my room.
I was figuring out what my mom said. I was disappointed with myself. She is a beautiful girl with a lovely soul. She deserves a man who will love her and respect her entire life. But I don't think I deserve her. If she marries me, she will not be happy. I am not a perfect person. No one knows me. I am sometimes rude, and this is a particularly dangerous side of me. She knows a good part of me but didn't saw my anger and harsh side. I do like her from the moment I set my eyes on her. Her simplicity enhanced her grace. She deserves to live a decent life. I will sacrifice my love for her. So that she can live a good life. Maybe when she will marry some other person, I will forget her. I like her, there is no doubt. But I am sure she will not be happy marrying me. I will not marry her. If I will be rude to her, then she will surely hate me. It will not be easy for me to let go of her. But I am sorry, Isha, I have to do this for your happiness.
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It was dawn, and I woke up with the beeping sound of my alarm. I took a bath and wore my business attire. I went to have my breakfast. As I went into the dining room, everybody was enjoying breakfast. Elders are nowhere to be seen. I took a seat and called Hania to prepare my breakfast. I was drinking my orange juice as my eyes traveled towards Isha. She was looking beautiful as always. I put all my focus on the juice ignoring her presence. She seated herself in front of me.
"I have made breakfast for you, Fahad," she said, having love in her voice. I flinched at her soft voice.
"I am not hungry. I don't want to eat anything," I replied as harshly as I can.
"Bhai (brother), she specially made it for you.", Hania said to me.
My heart softens. I was ecstatic that she cooked it for me. But I can't eat it.
"I said that I don't want to eat anything, I am not hungry, "I said raising my voice.
I saw pain and hurt in her eyes. I don't want to be hard on her. But I can't do anything.
"Don't worry, Ishu, I will eat it. It's looking so tasty," Rahil spoke to her smilingly.
Why the hell is he smiling at her?
Why the hell did he call her ishu? She cooks it for me and only I have the right to eat it and I will only eat it.
"OK, I will eat it. Give it to me," I said firmly.
"No Bhai, a second ago u said u aren't hungry. It looks delicious. Let me have it, please.", Rahil said, smirking at me. He is testing my patience now.
"Haven't you listened to what she said, that she has made this for me," I raised my voice. And forward my hand to grab the plate. The tension-filled in the room. Before I could grab it, Isha spoke, making me angrier.
"Fahad, you said you are not hungry therefore you don't have to eat it. Nobody is forcing you. Rahil, here you can have it," she said angrily and handed the plate to Rahil smiling at him.
I became furious. I don't know what to do. I just want to punch Rahil so hard that he will never look at my Isha.
My Isha.
Wait....Hell, where did that come from?
The worst part is Isha is smiling at him. Without thinking twice, I stormed out of the house. I get into my car. I drive harshly to let out my anger.
Just as I reached my office, my assistant greeted me with a warm smile.
"Anam, don't let anyone enter my office. Leave me alone for an hour. And postpone every meeting.", I said harshly.
As I opened the door and entered my office, I sat on my chair. Thousands of thoughts were running in my mind. I don't know why she had so much effect on me. I had come across many girls. But she is different. She is unique. And Rahil, he is trying to take my place.
Last night, I decided to hate her from now on, but it seems like I can't. I hate the fact that I can't hate her. She is important to me. I miss her. And especially when she is angry, she looks so cute.
I decided that I will not marry her, but I can't stop myself from falling for her.
Darn it, I love her. I love her. My mind says to let go of her, be harsh to her and hate her, but my heart yearns to love her, to care for her, to keep her happy for the entire life.
But I knew my heart was being selfish. I broke the vase that was on the desk, scattered all my files in anger. I punched the wall so strongly that it cracked the wall. My entire office was a mess. My knuckles were bleeding. But this pain is nothing in front of pain that I can't have her.
"I love you, Isha, I love you damn it.", I said shouting in the air, wincing in pain.
I opened my office door and went out. I told peon to clean up the mess I created in the office. I get the keys to my cabin on the upper floor of my office. As I went in, I flopped to my bed. I took aspirin for my headache and I went to sleep.
After an hour of sleep, I changed my dress and went to my office and called my assistant.
"Ms. Anam, what is the schedule for today ?" I demanded, tapping my pen. I want to occupy myself at work so I can forget her.
"Sir, you have a meeting with the board of directors at Emporium mall at sharp 5:00 pm.", she said in a professional tone.
I nodded my head and she understood and left the office. Today is the very worst day of my life.
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Isha P. O. V
I am confident now that Fahad isn't normal.
What he did today at the dining table, I was not expecting it. He is such a bipolar.
One moment he is not hungry, and he eats nothing. But when I gave breakfast to Rahil, he suddenly wanted to have breakfast.
Last night, he apologized to me, and now he is back to his unpleasant mood. It will be much better if I do not talk to him. I relaxed on the sofa and started scrolling through Instagram. I heard a sound from the door. I raised my gaze to see Minal standing in the door.
She was looking beautiful. I greeted her, and she hugged me. We sat on the sofa and she told me about the trip. Later, Hania also joins us. She was thrilled to see Minal.
" Ya Allah, Mujhe har tarah ki balaa se bacha na ," Azeem raised his hands in the air and eyed Minal.
(God, save me from all the problems ).
We chuckled, and Minal glared at him.
"Minal, Saba called me to inform you about the shopping tonight. We are going and Isha appi will join us.", Hania said excitedly.
Minal nodded her head.
"Hania, please, I don't want to go. I am not in a mood.", I pleaded to her.
"Isha Appi, please don't spoil our plan because of Fahad Bhai (brother)", she said to me.
My eyes widen at her words. She was right. My mood is off because of him. But why should I let him affect me? I will go with them. It will keep me occupied.
"Hania, what happened ?" Minal asked unknowingly.
She told her that she will tell her later.
"OK, I am coming. But where are we going? " I asked her.
"Emporium mall," she said to me.
I went to my mom's room, and she permitted me to go. It was about 3:30.
All went to change and agreed to meet downstairs. I changed my dress into a long white shirt with Dark Blue Jeans. I also secured my head with a dark blue hijab. They came downstairs. As we went outside, I found a BMW park outside the house.
I raised my eyebrows, and they told me that Saba's brother will drop us.
We were seated in a car. I came to know that Saba's brother's name is Arham.
He mentioned he is very close to my dad. He drove us to the mall and told us he will accompany us shopping. Minal and Hania look close to Arham. Hania told me he is like a brother to them since Saba is their childhood friend.
As I entered the mall, I felt someone's intense gaze on me. But when I turned around to take a look, there was no one. It feels uncomfortable. I don't know what it is, but something's going to be wrong.
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