Spontaneous Attachment

16

"How's your date"

Zaid asked in a clipped tone the moment I Stepped into the living room. He was seated on a one seater couch holding a cup.

I stared at him,trying to comprehend what he was saying as I slowly dropped my bag on the couch beside his.

"The guy that dropped you off"
He added when I didn't answer his first question.

Ohh

"Um....he's just the son of the lady I went to meet"
I answered,avoiding eye contact for some reason.

"I see"
He muttered as he took a sip from his cup.

This days, I couldn't put a finger on what's wrong with him,he seemed less playful and always guarded and he wasn't this way when he came here. Whatever made him like this?

"Zaid...."
I called with uncertainty and he looked up to me with a questioning look.

"What's up with you, you seem....to be disturbed this days,why don't you tell me"
My voice became lower at the end.

He bit his lower lip as he slowly shook his head "don't worry,I'm fine....just forget"
He stood up and dropped the cup on the centre table.

"I'll be departing tomorrow morning in Sha Allah"
With that,he entered his room which is my guest room.

I sighed as I slumped deeper into the couch. Why was I feeling guilty? Salman just dropped me and left,why is Zaid depressed?

"Salman!"
I gritted out, everything changed after he made his appearance,why did Mr Arman ask me to take the drugs to his mom in the first place?, everything would have been perfect. Zaid would have asked me out and I might accept and then ummi would be happy about the union and we'll live happy ever after.

But Salman had to spoil everything....but why am I blaming him?, He did nothing wrong, right? He doesn't even speak to me,so why am I blaming everything on him?

With a frustrated sigh, I entered my bedroom and prayed Isha before taking out my laptop to do a little work,at least to distract my self from my problems.

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When I woke up the following day, Zaid was no where to be found,he left without farewell.

I felt really sad and lonely at the moment. He had been there for me every minute of sadness,he always made sure I was happy when ever he was around,why couldn't I return the favour?

I got ready for work and ate some toast before heading to the hospital. Even while driving,Zaid kept popping up my mind.

I think I'm already having feelings for him.

After parking my car, I alighted and walked into the hospital building which smelt of disinfectants,everyone was busting up and down doing their normal routine,some said hi to me as I passed while some ignored my presence,which was the least of my problems.

Zoya entered my office the moment I settled

"Hey Fauzi,are you okay?"
She sat on one of the chairs in front of my table facing me.

"Yea,just great"
I muttered trying to switch my laptop.

"Are you sure? Cos that's not what I'm seeing"

"Zoya,I'm just tired okay, I don't even know what to do with my screwed up life"
I busted not able to control self anymore.

Zoya gasped,she quickly locked my door and came around.she shifted my laptop and sat on the table.

"Tell me,what's wrong"

"Zaid left, I don't even know why,and I have to go back to Nigeria and get married before Maa comes,and I really hate the guy they're hooking me up with,he's a nuisance.....and a pretender, everything happened because of him..."

"Shhh, everything will be fine In Sha Allah,you can just tell Maa that you don't want him, I know she wouldn't force you, please stop crying"

I sniffed and clean my tears
"Zoya,you don't understand, I'll have to present someone if I don't want Nasir,and I have no suitor"

Zoya rubbed her chin deep in thought

"Doctor Aabid isn't that bad,give him a chance"

I looked at her as if she's lost it.
"No...I'm not into him at all... I.."

"Uhun,you're not into all the guys in Turkey and every other guy blah blah blah..seriously,you need to move on or you'd end up with Nasir...your choice"
She shrugged getting off the table

But it's the truth,since Zaid didn't ask me out, I can't say I want him,that's not my class.
So I'm left with Aabid,whom I don't despise but neither do I like him. But he's still better than Nasir.

"Ugh,fine I'll give him a chance"
Zoya smiled

"That's good,call him and say you'd go on a date with him"
She urged

"Already?.... I thought...."

"Shut up and call,we don't have time"

She's really bossy at times.
With an eye roll, I picked my phone and checked his number,which I kept for emergency.

I dialed it and he picked on the first ring. "hello, Fauzia?"
His surprised voice came from the other end.

"Hi Aabid, I was just wondering if....we could go out....you know..to a restaurant..and..."
Zoya covered her mouth with her palm to muffle her laugh,it's really frustrating.

"A date?"
He asked making me cringe

"Yeah...sort of"

"Oh, finally... alright what time"
He sounded so excited I wanted to cut the call.

"Maybe next...."

"After work idiot"
Zoya cut me off

I sighed and told him
"See you then"

I cut the call without saying anything as I focused on Zoya

"Get out...after forcing me to go on a date,you have the guts to laugh...leave my office"

"I didn't force you to call him my dear,anyways you're always welcome"

She blew me a kiss and went out.

Long time...
I'm really having a writers block and I'm having issues with my Wattpad.
I also have an upcoming exams,so that means less updates.
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