Aleah reeled back in shock .
How was it possible? She turned in bewilderment and questioned “ How?
Aahil went on to narrate . My parents were very happy with our match . “ Truly Aleah . I’m not lying . They genuinely liked you . They were as eager as me . Destiny played a cruel hand .
My dad’s friend Mr Afsar , who you met . She nodded . He continued . His wife was battlin with cancer . Their only daughter “ Zarin. Was still unmarried . 3 weeks before our wedding, Zarin’s mother passed away . She made my parents promise her that if she died , they would take zarin as their daughter in law . My parents were helpless . They wanted to explain to her once she got a little better. Next morning she passed away .
I still told them , I wouldn’t do it . But their constant pressure made me succumb to it .
I’m not in any way justifying it . This is the truth . Let us trying working it out once more .
Aleah sat quietly . She turned to him and said” you have explained what happened. True ! But aren’t you a little late .
10 years back you jilted me almost at the altar . How did you explain it ?
“ Just a text message and your wedding picture”.
Think Is that what I deserved .
Now after 10 years you conveniently come waltzing back into my life . Ready to take up from where you left ?
“ Did I even cross your mind in the last 10 years?
What could have happened with me ?
I could have been married too. I can be in a relationship.
Even if I’m not . Sorry to disappoint you .
I’m not available. I’m definitely not interested.
Aahil put a hand on her wrist . Stopping her from making an untimely exit.
Aleah looked at him pointedly . He let go of her hand .
She got up . Bid all her friends good night and left .
Aahil called her while she was driving back home .
Aleah answered him “ yes”
Aahil pleaded with her” Don’t do this to us . Please Aleah!
She snapped at him” Aahil there is no us”
Get that once in your mind .
She disconnected the call .
She got home and straight into bed .
Too exhausted to even think .
She felt into a deep slumber.
Woke up suddenly . Tried going back to sleep .
She kept dreaming about Aahil .
She woke up next morning in a bad mood .
She had an afternoon flight to catch . She was traveling with all of them for another conference.
The coming week was a busy week . She quickly packed . Popped a headache tablet . Got dressed and headed for the airport.
They all boarded the flight together. There were 20 of them .
As she settled in her window seat . She wanted to groan , shout and scream . Aahil came and settled next to her . Giving her his sweet smile. The one she loved the most .
He smiled and asked her “ what’s the plan ?
She turned an angry gaze towards him.
He smiled and said “ Just checking !
She turned and buried herself in her book .
What do you think happens next ? Stay tuned