TRYST: Secret Meeting Between Two Lovers

CHAPTER 20

Sunday afternoon was spent cooking, cleaning and tidying everything up.  It was finally evening, and Sheroz's family was here, I don't even know why I was so glad and eager to see him again.  As always, he wore a black suit with a white shirt and he was so handsome, that suit suited him so much.  I was staring at him when mama was welcoming them and when he passed me he said in my ear "you are looking beautiful miss" I was so happy when he told me this that I stared at myself for a few minutes in the mirror. There was still time for dinner, so everyone was talking, and i got up and went to my room to get my phone.  I had just entered when I heard Shehroz behind me, for a moment I was scared. 

Shehroz: Sorry if I scared you, I came inside because I was bored outside and then you left too so I preferred to follow you.
Minahil: I came to get the phone, I was going back out too. 
Shehroz: I would like some  explanations from you
Minahil: From me, why? On what
Shehroz: Why don't you want to have relationships?  Do you not like me, or are you in love with someone else? 
Minahil: No, no, you don't have any flaws. You're perfect like this, but I don't... I don't know what I want! 
Shehroz: such a beautiful girl who does not want to have a relationship, surely something will have happened.  Someone broke your heart. 
Mianhil: I don't feel ready... just
Shehroz: You can tell me there's nothing wrong.  You definitely felt bad in love
Minahil: ehh yes, you're right
Shehroz: I don't know what happened, but it happens. You're in your adolescence. All this happens. 
Minahil: It wasn't much it was just a little crush! 

Shehroz: and after?...
Minahil: Nothing. He was already engaged
Shehroz: I'm very sorry
Minahil: It's been a long time to all this. I said no only because I'm afraid of starting a relationship, I'm afraid of losing again, and I have fear of being cheated. 
While I was talking, I felt his hand on mine it was a different warmth, I felt protected and relaxed. He was about to speak when Mama called, I went out, and I could still feel his warmth on my hand. 

SHEHROZ
Minahil didn't want a relationship just because she had a crush in the past. I didn't mind that because we all go through these periods.  While I was thinking I looked at her room, it was all tidy, and the cutest thing in that room was a frame with her and her best friend.  When I approached to see the photos in the frame, my eye fell on the papers placed on her desk.  I was curious, so I sat on the chair and opened one. There were some writings, and I couldn't resist and started reading.
Wait for a moment
let this heart settle down,
How should i stop you.
Coming towards me
may every grief slip.
Let me fill you in my eyes!
It was so beautiful what she had written that I took the second sheet to read again.
The streets to my house are missing your visits.
I want to build a new word for our own, i wish there was no distance between us.
I wish there be, just you and me.
Everything which is mine is equally yours, believe me.
Inscribe your name on my breathings.
It makes me more alive,every time your heart beats.

I was finishing reading when Minahil entered.
Minahil: It's time for dinner. What were you reading? 
Shehroz: Sorry, I didn't have to, but these papers attracted me a lot, and therefore, I couldn't resist.
Minahil: Those papers...
Shehroz: I couldn't finish before.  Minahil, I don't think that crush should be the reason for your no.  Trust me, I will never betray you. You will never be alone.
Minahil: Shehroz....
Shehroz: You can take your time to think. There's no hurry! 
Minahil: Dinner is served, so come and eat. 
With that, she left the room, I hope I convinced her.  During dinner, she was all lost. She didn't seem very happy or satisfied, and she was not talking to anyone. 

After dinner she went to make tea for everyone, I was in the living room, but I wasn't interested in conversation, I wanted to join her but maybe it was better to stay here.  At the end  I couldn't resist and went to the kitchen, she hadn't noticed me, her dress had become more beautiful when she had put it on, now she had tied her hair up with a clip that  couldn't resist for very long.  To get my presence noticed, I coughed a bit and watched her in panic.  I don't know exactly what she wanted to take, but in looking for it, she poured a little tea on her hand. I immediately took quick steps to get closer to her;
Shehroz: Be careful! 
Mianhil: No, don't worry, it didn't fall much
Shehroz: You don't have to panic when you see me, I'm all yours! 
Minahil: Hahha, what a joke! 
That answer from her had made me laugh. She was usually much more formal with me.  I wanted to help her, but she had already done everything, and i saw her trying to get the napkins, which were a bit high.  For a while, I had fun looking at her and then she said "you could also help me" and i said "here, I was waiting for you to ask me.  Take a miss!"

We had tea with everyone even though I wanted to be alone with her, and luckily, her mother said, "Minahil takes Shehroz out into the garden as the weather is good."  I saw Minahil embarrassed in front of everyone, and she nodded her head.  We were on the garden bench, and she said to me;
Minahil: You know I would have loved to go to university
Shehroz: Who stopped you?  if you want to continue your studies, you can
Minahil: mom wants me to get married first and then continue with university.
Shehroz: Will you marry me to go to university afterwards?  you are using me as a means to achieve your dream. 
Minahil: No, Shehroz, don't joke! 
Shehroz: Come on, at least you understood that I was joking, and I don't mind. You can study as much as you want.

Minahil: Why didn't you stop  yesterday?  I had even asked for it, and you could have told me directly  no
Shehroz: No, it wasn't like that. It was just that being in a hurry, I hadn't stopped, I wanted to say it, but your mom was there. 
Minahil: You could have at least sent me a message
Shehroz: ohh, so you were waiting for my message
Minahil: No, it wasn't like that, but...
Shehroz: Anyway, I'll wait for your reply!
After this, the families said goodbye, and it was time to go home.  I passed by Minahil and said, "Thank you for making this evening so special," and she, in return, instead of giving me a nice reply said "text me when you're home.