Traces of love

Chapter 4

Ayra's pov:
I woke up by the sound of azaan. I got up and went to the washroom to do ablution. I prayed fajar namaz and then sat in my balcony. I usually sleep after praying but today i'll be going for morning walk with mom so i'm not sleeping. I was looking at the sky, it was looking so beautiful, the cool breeze of winter touched my face. I sat there for a while, my eyes closed.

Sarim's pov:
I came back from the mosque and went to my room. I decided to open the windows to get some fresh air. As i opened the curtains, i saw her. She was sleeping in her balcony on the chair in an uneasy position. She was looking beautiful, her dupatta was on her head, some strands coming out of it. I looked at her for a while and went inside.

Ayra's pov:
I woke up due to the continuous knocking on the door. I opened my eyes and realised that i slept on the chair after praying fajar. I went inside my room and opened the door, mom was standing there ready to go.

" Ayra, jaldi neechay ao, jana nhi ha aaj walk pe? "
" I'm coming mama, aap chalain me 5 minutes me aa rahi hun" i said telling my mom to wait for me downstairs.

I quickly wore my tracksuit, took my phone and airpods and went downstairs.
" lets go mommy" i shouted while descending stairs.
Mom and i were going to the park near our house. When we reached there, i saw Sara aunty sitting on the bench. I took mom and went toward sara aunty.
" Assalm alaikum aunty!"
" Walaikum assalam Ayra, kesi ho beta" she replied.

I introduced her to my mom. Both the ladies started talking so I put my airpods in my ear, played a good song and started running on the tracks. I completed my 3rd round and was panting heavily.
" Oh god! why didn't i carry my water bottle with me. Ughhhh"
I was busy scolding myself when i saw him coming toward me.
" Ye lo" he said passing me the water bottle.
" No, i'm fine"
He sat beside me on the bench.
" What do you want? " i asked annoyed.
" Nothing. I'm just sitting here." He replied calmly.
" But main yahan pehlay bethi thi is lye tum utho" I said and i knew i was fighting without any reason.
" ku tum bench apnay ghar say lai ho or aik baat btao, menay tumhain kaha kya ha jo tum itna attitude dikhati ho mujhay. That day, you came to my house and didn't even answer to my question. You ignored me as if i wasn't even present there and today i gave you water and still you're asking me to go away." He said.
" acha bas ho gai speech " I said.
" han ho gai, Now answer my question" he said.
" han to tumnay bhi to mujhay dekh k apni window band ke thi na, That's why i was just taking the revenge." i said giving him a wicked smile.
He looked at me shocked but then smiled.
" Can we be friends ?" he asked looking at me expectantly.
" Why? Don't you already have friends? " i asked
" I have, but in this society i've no friends bcz we're new here" he shrugged.
I smiled and forwarded my hand for a handshake. He held my hand and smile.

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