Spontaneous Attachment

9

"So what happened next,did you guys stare at each other like in those cliche movies and then the world stopped moving,the only thing you could think of was you and him and he walked towards you not breaking eye contact and you......."

He broke off when he saw the look I was giving him "what?"

"Are you done with your blabbering,or should I just go"

"No,continue"
He smiled sheepishly

"Toh,as I was saying,he did walk towards me,but the world didn't stop" I rolled my eyes "he threw me out of the room!"

"He did what"
Zaid couldn't contain his laughter,and I really felt like hitting him. I don't know what the heck he found amusing in my story.

Apparently, I was recounting my encounter with the mysterious guy in Saudah's house. It was Saturday morning and since non of us have work,we decided to recount what we missed in each other's life.

"Zaid"
I called warningly

"Ok ok,sorry it's just funny"

I rolled my eyes and stood up to go to my room but he was quick to stand in my way "common,nace kiyi hakuri (I said sorry)"

"Fine....so as I was saying,he threw me out of the room fah,can you imagine,and worst he thought I was a maid,Wani irin cin mutunci ne wannan"

"That was truly rude,but come to think of it,you guys will get along well, I have this feeling you guys...."

"You're impossible and playing cupid doesn't match you"

I threw him a pillow and stood up for the second time to leave,but his words halted me
"You didn't ask why I'm here,in your house"

I turned around and raised a questioning brow at him,my arms folded.

"Well,actually I'm here for business but the reason I came early is to warn you"
His face was suddenly serious making me feel unease.

"Me ya faru (what happened)"

"Sit down first"

I did

"Your mom is planning your marriage,naji sunce zaa sa rana next month (I heard them saying the engagement would take place next month"
His words were like a bucket of ice.

"Wasa kake koh (you're joking right)" I barely whispered

"I'm not, Fauzia, I want the best for you,and I wouldn't like you marrying someone you don't like, especially Nazir"

I sank deeper into the couch,my head feeling heavy,why is mama doing this,why wouldn't she let me be. I don't want marriage at least not now,after what happened during the last time,and especially not to Nazir.

"Zaid what should I do, Nazir is a pretender,he doesn't like me,he's just doing it because of his selfish reasons,but he...."
I broke down.

Zaid came to sit beside me and wrapped his arm around me in a side hug,while I weeped.

"Calm down Fauzia, you don't want him right?"

I nodded

"Alright,I'll do everything in my power to see it doesn't happen,but you have to find someone else because mama wouldn't rest until you're married"

I swallowed,thinking of where I would start looking for a husband, I rejected all my suitors and now,what should I do?

"It's okay,what do you think about a little outing"

He held me at arms length with a huge smile,and I saw something flicker in his eyes,or was I just seeing things,my heart beat increased as I kept staring at him,while he avoid eye contact.

I hope it's not what I'm thinking, Zaid wouldn't do that, right?
He's my cousin and brother and best friend,he couldn't possibly...

Okay,I'm overthinking.

"So....will you go with the most handsome bachelor out on a date.."

"Who is my brother,yes I will,sibling time is so much fun"

His smile wavered a bit and before he said another word, I walked away.

Immediately I entered my room,my hand flew to my chest as his words replay in my head
"I'll do everything in my power to see it doesn't happen"
Does that include....no,he's my brother. I'm just overthinking.

I refreshed and dressed casually before going to the living room. He wasn't there so I sat on the couch and waited for him keeping my self busy with my phone.

"You ready"
His voice brought me back from the world of social media.

"Yes,let's go"
Standing up, I took my bag and started walking towards the door but didn't hear him coming.when I turned around,he was staring at me,hmm.

"Are you coming or not"

"What...yes yes,I am"
He blinked,trying to cover up the fact that he was just checking me out.

"You look beautiful"

"Thank you brother"
I smiled and threw him my car key "I'm getting impatient"
With that I walked out.

He's not so bad,is he?

Who do you guys prefer,Zaid or the mysterious guy, I feel like Zaid should end up with her,don't ya think...hmm

Let's see.

Thank you.