It Was Destined

chapter 12

Irha approached him and spoke up. "Hey, what's wrong? Don't tell me you're mad just because I forced you to dance," she said, her voice filled with concern. Saad looked up at her, briefly acknowledging her presence before seemingly ignoring her. Irha couldn't understand his coldness. So, gathering her courage, she directly asked him about it. "Really, Saad? You're just hungry? I find that hard to believe," she said, her disbelief evident in her tone. Saad's response was curt and to the point. "No, I was just hungry, that's why I came here," he replied, his voice lacking warmth. Irha couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. She had hoped for a different answer, something that would explain his sudden change in behavior. Saad asked Irha what she wanted to eat. Irha quickly decided on a chili sandwich, expressing her love for spicy food. Saad called the waiter over and ordered a chili sandwich for Irha and an egg roll for himself. As they waited for their food to arrive, Saad couldn't help but ask Irha if she would be able to handle the spiciness. Irha grinned and assured him that she loved spicy food. Irha excitedly started eating her chili sandwich, she couldn't help but offer Saad a bite. However, Saad declined, mentioning that his tolerance for spice is low. Irha respected his choice and didn't force him. But then, Saad decided to take a small bite from her sandwich. Instantly, his face turned red, and he quickly grabbed some water to cool down the spiciness. Irha burst into laughter, finding his reaction hilarious.
Saad took the sandwich from her hand and set it aside, teasing her about the brain damage myth associated with spicy food. It was a moment of both happiness and frustration for Irha. She was happy to see Saad's caring side, but also upset that he wouldn't let her eat the sandwich. After finishing their meal, Saad offered to drop Irha off, but she had a craving for ice cream. Saad questioned if she would be late, to which Irha confidently replied that she could manage. So, Saad took her to an ice cream parlor, playfully suggesting if she wanted chili ice cream. Irha sarcastically laughed and rolled her eyes, finding his teasing amusing. At the parlor, Saad bought both of them ice cream. Irha savored her ice cream, enjoying every delicious bite. Irha being a messy eater got the ice cream on her hands she couldn't find anything to wipe so she cleans her hands on Saad's Tshirt, Yuck! What the--- saad said in disgust. Irha laughed out Eventually, Saad dropped Irha off at her dorm and made his way back home.

It was a typical Monday, and everyone was feeling the weight of the upcoming week. When Irha woke up, she playfully started fake crying, saying, "Ugh, it's Monday again! Five more days till the weekend. How will I survive?"
Maliha and Manha couldn't help but laugh at Irha's dramatic whining. Then, Aqsa chimed in, reminding everyone that Sunday had just passed, so there was no need to rush. But Irha continued to whine, heading to the bathroom to freshen up for college. After a while, everyone got ready and had breakfast together. They hopped into a taxi and made their way to the university. During the classes, they eagerly awaited the lunch hour to catch up with each other in the canteen area. Aqsa mentioned that she wouldn't be joining them for lunch because she had a surprise visit planned for Shehzad's office.
Excitedly, Aqsa took a taxi and arrived at Shehzad's office. The receptionist greeted her with a smile, recognizing her as a frequent visitor. It was no secret that Aqsa and Shehzad were in a relationship, as many people in the office knew about them.
Aqsa's heart raced with excitment as she made her way to Shehzad's office. The surprise she had planned was sure to bring a smile to his face. When she walked in without knocking, she was taken aback to see another girl with Shehzad. The girl scolded Aqsa, saying, "Where are your manners? Shehzad, what kind of employee do you have? They don't even have basic manners!". Aqsa quickly apologized and left the office, but Shehzad followed her. He held her hand and brought her back inside, asking the girl to apologize to Aqsa for being rude. However, the girl insisted that she was just teaching Aqsa proper manners and didn't need to apologize. Shehzad then revealed that the girl was not an employee but his girlfriend, and she had every right to come in without permission.
Aqsa interjected, saying it was okay and that she should have knocked before entering. But Shehzad disagreed, telling her that the whole building belonged to her and she hadn't done anything wrong. Aqsa agreed but still felt that the girl didn't have to apologize. Curious, Aqsa asked Shehzad about the girl, and he introduced her as their new client, Ms. Jennifer. Aqsa extended her hand and greeted Jennifer, saying, "Hey, Jennifer! I'm Aqsa." Shehzad interrupted, calling Aqsa "my girl," and they all exchanged handshakes. Shehzad then made Aqsa comfortable on the couch in his office. He expressed his surprise at seeing her there and explained that she made lunch for him. A smile lit up his face as he hugged Aqsa, calling her his baby. Aqsa and Shehzad were enjoying their lunch together, Jennifer decided to leave because she felt like a third wheel. Aqsa, being the kind-hearted person she, invited Jennifer to join them and enjoy the food she had made. However, Jennifer politely declined, wanting Aqsa and Shehzad to have their own time together. Jennifer walked away, she couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy. She knew that Shehzad was a billionaire, just like her, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of wanting his attention. Meanwhile, inside, Aqsa asked Shehzad how the food was, and he smiled at her, saying that everything she made was always amazing.
They continued their conversation, with Aqsa asking Shehzad about Jennifer out of curiosity. Shehzad, a bit confused, asked Aqsa who she was referring to. Aqsa clarified that she was talking about Jennifer, their new client, and mentioned that she had a feeling about something fishy was going on. Shehzad reassured Aqsa, calling her his princess, and said that Jennifer was just a client and there was nothing to worry about.
Aqsa agreed with Shehzad, trusting his words and thinking that maybe she was just overthinking things. " I will take my leave now" Aqsa says , Shehzad; I will drop you .Aqsa insisted that she could manage on her own, since he was busy that's the reason she came here with lunch but Shehzad felt a bit sad that he couldn't drop her. To comfort him, Aqsa stood up and hugged him tightly, wrapping her arms around his waist. She assured him that she could handle it and they made plans to meet over the weekend. As they parted ways, Shehzad Kissed her and said How about My driver drop you home what you say?he suggested that his driver could drop Aqsa instead. Aqsa thought it was a good idea and Shehzad called his driver to ensure her safe journey home. With a final goodbye, Aqsa left the office made her way outside, she couldn't help but notice Jennifer, Shehzad's new client, acting inappropriately at the office. Jennifer was intentionally flirting with random guys, showing off her skin and flexing her body. Aqsa was taken aback by this behavior, She felt insecure about shehzad those types of girls will target innocent people, She couldn't help but think about how different she and Jennifer were. Aqsa decided to distance herself from the situation and continue on her way. The driver dropped aqsa at her place safely

~Manha's pov~
The evening sky painted with hues of purple and orange as I made my way to the dorm. The clouds overhead added a touch of mystery to the atmosphere, perfectly matching my love for cloudy weather. As I walked, a slow reverb song played through my earplugs, creating a melodic soundtrack to my journey.

Lost in my own world, I reached to my bag to find earplugs and, with a sense of relief, plugged them in. The music flowed into my ears, transporting me to another realm of emotions. But then, something unexpected happened.

I noticed a figure in the distance, walking towards me. As I got closer, I realized it was Sarim. My heart skipped a beat, and a surge of anxiety washed over me. The world around me seemed to blur as my focus narrowed on him.

As I approached, my eyes were filled with tears. Sarim looked down, seemingly lost in his own thoughts. The anticipation grew, and I longed to run towards him, to embrace him tightly. But I held back, not wanting to reveal my emotions just yet.

Suddenly, Sarim lifted his head, and my eyes met. There was no surprise in his expression, no indication that he recognized me. It was as if he was a different person now. He continued walking, not stopping or even glancing my way.

I couldn't move my eyes away from him. Sarim had changed physically, his once skinny frame now bulked up from his hard work. The realization hit you that time had passed, and he had transformed into someone new.

With a heavy heart, I turned around and watched him until he disappeared from sight. The weight of unspoken words and unresolved emotions lingered in the air. It was a bittersweet moment, filled with longing, nostalgia, and the realization that things had changed between me and Sarim. I was still standing there until i realized the rain drops , feeling the impact of the heavy raindrops on the road. People around me started running to seek shelter from the rain. It seems like the rain played a significant role in our story, symbolizing a connection between my emotions and the weather.

As I looked up at the sky, I couldn't help but wonder why I were experiencing such sadness. It's natural to question why life can be challenging at times. Arriving at my dorm, fully soaked