It Was Destined

chapter 11

Manha embraced Maliha, providing comfort and reassurance that she was safe now. Unable to hold back any longer, Maliha's tears flowed freely. Aqsa's eyes welled up as well, empathizing with Maliha's pain. Through her tears, Maliha expressed her fear, and Manha gently patted her back, assuring her that everything was okay now. Aqsa handed Maliha a glass of water, Irha rushed home and noticed two unfamiliar cars parked in front of their house. Suspicion filled her mind as she hurriedly made her way to her room. However, as she entered, she was taken aback by the emotional atmosphere in the room. Confused, she questioned why everyone looked as though they had been crying. Aqsa proceeded to explain everything once again, and Irha's anger flared up. Determined, she stood up boldly and said I will kill that bastard, Jessica intervened, saying that the person was already dead. Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief as Jessica revealed that Sulaiman had taken care of the situation on the spot. Curiosity piqued, Irha inquired about the people outside, and Jessica peered through the window, confirming that it was only Sulaiman Quraishi and his guards waiting. Jessica assured everyone that she would go and talk to him. Jessica came down assuring him that she is okay now. Sulaiman asked if he could meet Maliha, but Jessica replied that she needs time. Sulaiman nodded and started his car engine, driving back to his mansion. Once he reached his mansion, Sulaiman was still worried about not being able to meet Maliha. As he climbed up the stairs towards his room, he was stopped by his brother Rehan. Rehan expressed his anger,
"Why the hell did you killed him? He was very important to us! Now everything is ruined!"
Sulaiman defended his actions, saying,
"He was misbehaving with someone! I couldn't just stand by and watch".
Rehan suggested
"You should have let him! She was just an ordinary girl he could have had fun with. We might have even profited from it!"
This angered Sulaiman, leading him to grab Rehan's neck and threaten saying
"Don't you dare say one more thing about her! I won't hesitate to empty all my bullets in your mouth! She's not just some random girl".
Then who the hell is she? Rehan questioned, sulaiman don't have any answer even he was not aware why is he hurting because of her and why doesn't it matters to him , he just ignored rehan question
pushing him away, telling him to leave before he lost his temper.
Sulaiman, feeling frustrated, retreats to his room and dials the number of his childhood friend, Bear,
"Hey, Bear! Can you come over? I need to talk and make a decision" ;
Bear, whom Sulaiman trusts deeply since the loss of his parents, arrives promptly. Sulaiman pours out his heart,*Explains everything in detail* I just can't figure out what I'm feeling. Am I in love? Bear listens attentively, analyzing the situation. Dude! it sounds like you're already head over heels for her. Maybe you're just afraid to admit it. What's holding you back? What are you afraid of? Sulaiman was in deep thoughts,
No one is afraid of height, they are afraid to fall
No one is afraid of dark, they are afraid of what's in it
No one is afraid to play, they are afraid to lose
No one is afraid to say "I love you", they are afraid of response
I understand your concerns, but sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. You'll never know unless you try. Says bear yeah got you sulaiman said
Bear;I will take my leave now I have work to finish

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Irha waiting for Saad at a bus stop. Saad was running late, and Irha tried calling him but no answer. Finally, Saad arrives on his bike and Irha asks why he wasn't picking up. Saad explains he was on his way. Irha questions where they'll park the bike since they were supposed to take the bus, but Saad suggests they go by bike instead. They hop on, and as they ride, Irha guides Saad to their destination. Saad, you won't believe it! We've arrived at the arcade! Have you never been here before? It's so much fun! Oh, I love that!
In the bustling arcade,

Irha's eyes sparkled with excitement as she bounced from one game to another, her extroverted nature shining through. Saad, initially hesitant to join in, stood by observing the different games. Irha's attention was quickly captured by a game called

"Grab the Teddy Bear." Determined to win, she eagerly stepped up to the challenge. The game had three chances to grab the elusive teddy bear with a mechanical claw. Irha gave it her all, but unfortunately, luck wasn't on her side, and she failed to secure the cuddly prize in all three attempts. Undeterred, Irha turned to Saad with a mischievous grin. "Your turn, Saad! Show them what you've got!" she exclaimed, encouraging him to give it a try. Saad, being an expert in technology, confidently stepped forward. With a calculated precision, Saad maneuvered the mechanical claw with ease. On his first attempt, the claw swooped down, perfectly grabbing hold of the teddy bear. The crowd erupted into cheers as Saad effortlessly claimed the prize, leaving Irha in awe of his skill. The sight of Saad's victory brought a smile to Irha's face. She couldn't help but feel proud and surprised of her introverted friend who just now said this is his first time arcade And so, as they continued their arcade adventure, Irha and Saad played a variety of games, from racing simulators to shooting challenges.
After a while as Irha and Saad caught their breath on a nearby bench, "It was fun right" Irha said as saad nodded Suddenly, Irha's eyes lit up as she spotted

Dancing tramp A mischievous grin spread across her face as she turned to Saad, her excitement palpable. "Come on, Saad! Let's try that! It'll be so much fun!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with enthusiasm.
Saad, still catching his breath from their previous games, hesitated for a moment. He shook his head, "I'm not much of a dancer, I don't think I can keep up," he replied, his voice tinged with a hint of uncertainty. Undeterred, Irha gave Saad an encouraging smile before darting off towards the dancing troupe. The rhythmic beats of the music filled her ears Her body moved with grace and confidence, captivating the attention of everyone around. A crowd quickly gathered, drawn to Irha's infectious energy Their cheers and applause filled the air, creating an electric atmosphere. Saad, unable to resist the magnetic pull of Irha's performance, found himself drawn closer to the crowd. As he watched Irha dance with passion and joy, a sense of awe washed over him. The way she moved, expressing herself through every step, was a sight to behold. Saad couldn't help but admire her from afar, his heart filled with admiration and a tinge of longing. However, reality soon set in for Saad. Remembering his own reservations and the rules he had set for himself, Irha notices saad and pull him on dance floor saad was still refusing,"Just follow the beat there is nothing much to do" Irha said then seeing too many people Saad Came out of dance floor Irha followed him out, she couldn't help but notice his actions. Saad sat on his bike, and Irha stood nearby, unsure of what was going on. Sensing her confusion, Saad gestured for her to sit with him. With a mix of curiosity and concern, Irha obliged. Without wasting a moment, Saad revved up the engine and zoomed off at full speed. Irha's heart raced as she wondered if Saad was angry about being dragged into dancing. Eventually, Saad came to a stop near a small restaurant. Irha hopped off the bike, trying to make sense of his behavior. Inside the restaurant, she saw Saad sitting alone at a corner table. Determined to get to the bottom of things, Irha approached him