Withered petals do bloom

03. Hiba

            💙16th March 2021💙

                  " And be patient over what befalls you"
                             Holy Quran 31:17

Walking down the dorm stairs, Hiba winced, a sharp pain steadily creeping on to the back of her thighs..

"Eshaal..." Hiba groaned inwardly..

Eshaal has gone a bit far on her revenge this time.. sure Hiba had gotten her thrown out of class but that was the limit.. she hated to admit it but time and again Eshaal had proved what a handful she really is.

Eshaal had tackled Hiba in trouble with the seniors, screaming that Hiba had uttered some nasty comments on them, nasty comments Hiba wouldn't even think of uttering..

They were amused on how a new comer dared to pass out such comments, that they amused themselves more by making her do squats.. 200 at that.. that too for the stupid rhythm of a stupid song.

she had to go home for a couple days on leave and was just back to college and had returned to the dormitories to collect her books.

she was limping towards the management block when a blur of hands, and curly black hair whizzed past her and came to a standstill a few steps ahead of her..

"hey" a breathless voice muttered, panting.

It was Eshaal in pajamas and a tee, her curly hair all over the place, she looked like a wild kitty, tired after running around though she was pretty much sure that  this one would make others run rather running herself.

An impish smile made way to her face on that thought only to be replaced with a smouldering rage.

"yes hey.. what do you want now?" She snapped.

" Why are you limping?" Eshaal asked in a small voice.

"you expected me to be on a stretcher didn't you? sorry for disappointing you"

"hiba.." she started..

"I guess you aren't satisfied are you Eshaal.. you lil creep" Hiba screamed now taking a step towards Eshaal who was rooted on her spot, clearly astounded.

"why not say that guy he sucks- Hiba ranted on, pointing to a guy passing by.. " what about the guy over there, by the gate in the grey hoodie.. go tell him he looks cute, say that I said so.. so I can have today's dose of bullying completed.. that's what you want right? " She rambled on, her pain and frustration taking a toll on her.

Eshaal squinted on the figure she was pointing at, and with a yelp of excitement, sprinted towards the guy standing by the dormitories entrance gingerly.

" pathetic" Hiba muttered angrily.

Eshaal ran to the guy in grey and started talking animatedly, who looked beyond relieved and happy for some reason.

What is she even cooking up now" Hiba wondered.

Within seconds Eshaal was walking towards her with the guy on her tail.. up close, Hiba noticed that the guy had a friendly face with a light stubble gracing his sharp jawline.

when they were within earshot, Eshaal leaned forward and whispered " Kadeeja Hiba do you find him attractive?" she grinned mischievously.

Hiba's rage just hit the peak point. she was beyond mad..

" Only attractive? nope I also find him cute, handsome and extremely hot.. why don't you say that too Eshaal" Hiba spoke sharply through gritted teeth

" Excuse me Mr.."she turned her attention towards the guy "What did she tell you? that I said you have a donkey butt for face or something worse? nah i just said you were freaking hot.. Now what squats or do I have to run around the campus for saying youre hot?

"excuse me miss?"

" you heard me.. I said You are hot.. H-O-T hot.." Hiba snapped.. making the guy take a step back from where he was standing. He looked taken aback and shot aconfounded look at Eshaal who was now doubling up in laughter..

" Doll.. whats wrong.." he muttered incoherently

" Finally a girl calls you hot Aqaf bhai.. did you hear it?

"bhai?" hiba could literally see stars..

"Monster did you just call my bhai hot? Eshaal howled in laughter, her curly bouncing up and down with her..

Hiba gaped at Eshaal with her eyes wide as saucers while the guy kept ogling at Eshaal with complete adoration.

A blush crept up her cheeks when realization dawned on her on the intensity of her action..

"Doll.. that's wasn't nice.. are you onto bullying now? the guy questioned Eshaal in a stern yet caressing voice..

"Pretty much sums it up" Hiba muttered

"bhai.. no.. we are best friends.. friendly teasing.. fun.. pranks..you see" Eshaal screamed in a fake cheerful voice that hiba could literally feel the sarcasm dripping down..

She hugged Hiba, literally her middle part cause Eshaal barely came upto her shoulders.. and whispered..

"I got you momster.. I really got you this time.."

"you wish.." Hiba whispered back.

pulling away, Hiba muttered an incoherent sorry lowering her head.. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw the guy give a feeble nod and started walking pulling Eshaal in tow

Eshaal turned back and mouthed " Monster.. and winked, giggling..

Hiba couldn't help but smile back.. " lil creep" she mouthed back..

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Assalamu alaikum w.w everyone..

Guess who is back to writing???

Me me me me meeee..

So no ranting today.. how did you find today's update?

Cool? Sucks? Or to put it in hira's words hot??

Do let me know..

And Aqaf.. who remembers him??

Nush's and Itthu's lil boy all grown up.. isnt he..

So sooo until next time..

Allah hafiz lovelies..