MY STORY

4.

Now

Khairi left the 'secret garden' feeling all giddy and with cleared head. She mentally giggled at her name for the place
Even though her mind is still spiraling with conflicting emotions; which are exhausting, she had still managed to return back with a clear head

Despite the fact that the feeling is still there, the gnawing feeling of guilt. Of pain and feeling of agony she'd still had a good time with him. And now, she was terribly craving for some ice cream
Specifically Pistachio flavored

The doctor clearing his throat broke her string of thoughts "Do you, by any chance wanna go get some ice cream?"

Oh Lord, this guy is telepathic. He knows exactly what's on her mind, how did he even do that? She nodded, trying to conceal the fact that on the inside she's jumping up and down like a kid high on candy

"Don't you have patients to attend to?" Khairi couldn't help but ask

"There are other doctors and consultants around. Besides, I don't necessarily have to be there everyday" He answered with a shrug

He led her towards his car that was parked by the hospital. As soon as her butt landed on his leather seats, his scent immediately filled her nostrils
He was everywhere, and it's now getting into her head

She watched his muscles flex as he effortlessly reversed the car around and of course, she couldn't stop staring. He caught her gaze through the rear view mirror, and a cocky smirk appeared on his face

Khairi shook her head and yawed her gaze back to the window. It's been a while since she went out into the city, and it feels good to finally get to see it again

He took her to Valentino ice cream and pestered for her to order whatever she wanted. She ended up ordering one scoop of pistachio and a scoop of chocolate ice cream

As they sat down on the chairs, she spoke "I can't help but feel bad. You're paying for the ice cream, and you're not even getting any"

He took his eyes off his phone "Ice cream is really not my jam"

"Okay" She started "Today, I'm going to change your view towards ice cream. Try my pistachio" She shoved the cup towards him

Shaking his head, he gave it back to her "I don't really think..."

Khairi cut him mid sentence "Uh oh, try it now and thank me later"

He sighed, picking up the cup of ice cream and taking a spoon. His eyes went wide "My God, this is horrible. What flavor is it?"

She feigned an overly exaggerated gasp "How dare you?" Snatching back her ice cream, she pouted "It's pistachio, and it's the absolute best"

He smiled at her antics "Sorry to burst you bubble, but that's the worst flavor anyone could ever taste"

"Wow Doc, just wow" She huffed, finishing off her two scoops in a short amount of time. But they were just too good, and heavenly

By the time they were done with the ice cream parlor, it was time for Asr. So the doctor stopped by a nearby mosque and prayed. Khairi placed her hand on the door handle, about to open the door to his car when she heard her name