MURAD'S POV
My friends and I prayed together and Jamal being his usual teasing self joked about bathing me,I got out in my towel and freshened up.
"So guys which sherwani should I wear,black or royal blue ?"
"Royal blue," Jamal and Waleed said.
"Black", Khalid said.
"Majority carries the vote," I said and winked at Khalid smacking my tongue,after getting dressed,they combed my hair and wore me some beads with a crystal dot earring,they did my turban and I wore three rings,one on my right hand and two on my left.
"Wow !" I exclaimed,I looked good in my royal blue sherwani,gold trouser and wine color turban coupled with my jewelries.
"Wow prince Murad !"
"The ladies will drool."
"You look great prince Murad."
My friends complimented and I laughed,we stepped out and met some maids,and according to what Waleed said they drooled,but not only me,them as well.
"Good morning sirs,good morning prince Murad."
"Happy birthday."
My friends replied while I did with a smile,I'd received a lot of happy birthday except one,I checked my phone to see if she sent me a happy birthday but she hasn't been online since yesterday,I frowned and kept my phone in my pocket.
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HALIMAT'S POV .
I sat on my bed, prepared to get ready for today,oh my ! today is Murad's birthday,wow ! I smiled,my eyes landed on the beautiful anklet he gave me and it made my grin wider,should I text him a happy birthday ? I don't think so,I chatted with Idris who kept sweet talking me to arrive,I blushed and had my bath,I didn't style my hair and wore a purple lehenga which was a long sleeve top and long skirt,the skirts end was designed in a mermaids tail,I wore a purple decorated Dupatta and silver diamond dangling earrings,a sliver necklace and purple lipstick to match,wow ! today I'm like a purple freak,my shoes were the only difference which was white,adorned with little glitters,the maids did a good job on me,I left for the celebration entrance.
I stood on the red carpet and a guard announced my presence,I got in smiling brightly at everyone and nodded slightly at the Royal family,Fatima glared at me but I cared less,I sat at the ministers section beside Idris and his cheeks were all red.
"You look so beautiful."
"Thank you,you're so cute !" I cooed and we laughed,I looked opposite me and saw Zainab who was dressed in a mint green lehenga,the style was a bit like mine but her skirt had a slit,she wore emerald earrings and a big nose ring with sharp red lipstick,she looks so gorgeous.
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MURAD'S POV.
I checked my phone messages and saw she was online earlier,but why did she......arrrgh ! I saw Fatima's message and smiled a bit,back then I'd have been all red but things are different now,all because of a certain someone.
My friends got in and the guard announced their presence,after about 20 secs I followed suit,he announced my presence as well and everyone except my parents stood bowing as I passed by,I smiled walking and paused to give those princely announcements,I went to sit and watched the interesting entertainment being performed,I looked around and saw Halimat,she looks so gorgeous,but I averted my gaze seeing her with her leach of a boyfriend,I saw Fatima and smiled at her,she blew me a kiss and I winked,blowing it in return,she blushed and I smiled softly,things don't seem like before again,then I'd have been head over heels for Fatima's dress but now....*sighs*.
Everyone came to present their gifts to me,I never cared about this part since my childhood,girls kept blushing and telling me happy birthday sweetly,I returned the smile,whatever those ministers or prominent men are thinking should just be forgotten,Fatima came forward and gave them the shoo look,I laughed at her childish behavior,I remember when I used to find it cute,Halimat and Idris came to present their gift.
"Happy birthday prince Murad," she said with that smile.
"Happy birthday prince," I nodded at Idris and looked at her,that smile of hers weakens me for real,Idris wrapped his arms around Halimat and I almost laughed,ooops guess I stared too much,I frowned at Halimat and her smile faded.
"I appreciate the gifts enjoy your night," I said with an evil smirk to Idris and frown to Halimat.
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ZAINAB'S POV.
It was time for the dance,I noticed everyone dancing with their spouses,a guy came to me and asked for a dance,I agreed and as we were about to dance,I heard a voice.
"I've asked the lady for a dance," my eyes widened;Rahim,the guy looked at Rahim refusing to budge.
"I don't think so,if you did she wouldn't have agreed to dance with me," the guy retorted and Rahim laughed which was purely fake.
"Miss ???" Rahim called with raised brows.
"H..huh ? uhm ?" I gulped and nodded,I don't want them creating a scene,the guy sighed and flashed me a smile before leaving,I know he doesn't believe Rahim,but Rahim's smile right now is threatening for a reason I don't know, "what makes you think I'll dance with you ?" I frowned and he kept an arm on my waist pulling me close to him,making a gasp slip my lips,the lights were already dim.
"I don't know," he said and created a little distance between us, "how was your day ?"
"Fine,until someone showed up," I said and gasped again.
"Nervous ?" he asked with a chuckle.
"About what ?"
"Here we go again,playing dumb,my presence makes you nervous."
"No it doesn't," I replied putting on a frown.
"Are you mad about something ?"
"No sir."
"Sirrr ? what happened to your saucy comments,I liked them."
"With all due respect sir I'm still wondering what kind of boss will randomly kiss his employee."
"I don't know",he said and my eyes widened, "besides.... he paused and stared right into my eyes,like he could see my soul or something, "you kissed me back."
"I....I....it was a mistake."
"On my part it wasn't,I just felt like."
"Excuse me ? with all due respect sir I'm your employee,and you can't just kiss me cos you feel like it."
"I know,I know and I'm really sorry about that to tell you the truth,I have no explanation for what I did,but as stupid as this sounds ever since I first saw you something pulls me closer,could it be that I'm attracted to you ?" he asked and leaned making me gulp,he stared deeply into my eyes and I couldn't comprehend anything,he pecked my cheek,a bit close to my lips and a shiver ran down my spine,I couldn't comprehend anything and was glad when the danced stopped.
"Hi Zainab,oh hi !" Halimat greeted.
"Hi," Roheem smiled.
"Uhm Halimat meet my boss,uhm sir my friend Halimat," I introduced with a shaky voice and they shook each other,Rahim excused us and Halimat hit me with her elbow.
"Now I see why you have a crush on him,he's so handsome," Halimat complimented, "did something happen again ?"
"Nope,I mean what do you want to happen ? I said with a shrug.
"Mmmmm." She cooed with a smile.
"What ?" I asked.
"I know that look when I see it,something happened and you're not telling me,spill the beans."
"Yalah Halimat,I already told you,nothing happened,anyways believe what you want,hmph !" I said and folded my arms.
"Zainab,do you like him ?"
"What ! no,gosh Halimat he's my boss for crying out loud," I said frustrated and she laughed.
"Calm down girl I only needed a yes or no,not an explanation."
"Whatever," I scoffed.
"One point."
"What ?"
"You used to make jest of Murad and I then so its my turn,my dearest friend is in love," she laughed and I frowned.
"It's not true,shut it Halimat."
TBC
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