Eyes Don't Lie

chapter 15

Going to office was struggle after that event but she can't not go to office it's part of her degree and she must fulfill the requirement to pass. She tried her best to stay normal and doesn't let her emotions get the best of her till now no one witnessed anything different in her behavior so she must be hiding and acting well but deep down she want to run away from here and go underground. Luckily she hasn't come face to face with the cause of all this inconvenience. Wafiyah was standing in Mr park office as he checked her report, he praised her effort and handed her another stack of files to check for errors and make a combined report, she nods and get back to her office without wasting time she get into it. The whole day went like that, she was fasting so didn't take lunch break instead she offered her prayer recited some Quran and then got back to work. She kept her interaction bare minimum Jia asked her to take it easy but she politely refused saying it wasn't bothersome or arduous. As soon the office time was over, she  was already on her feet making her way out. Yuna met her at reception and both went toward the car, she did bid farewell to mingyu who was considerate and didn't pester her as she was fasting. Selena had prepared meal for her to break her fast with which consist of Ramen along with kimbap and boiled eggs. She prayed her Maghreb prayer and then they ate together no one talked about it and kept their usual demeanor nothing changed in way they laughed or the way Selena hit her every time she told a funny incident. The next day she went to office a bit more calm, cool and collected she greeted the staff on her way. They all started to know her by now and also because she never turned down any request of assistance and helped them whenever she could making a soft spot in their hearts for her. She was in elevator when jihyun joined in holding a cat "Allah eonni she so cute MashaAllah MashaAllah " she gasps looking at the tiny creature with fondness caressing it gently. Jihyun hands it to her she was bursting with cuteness kissing her endlessly, talking to her "I wanna adopt and cuddle with her" jihyun laughs "I would have given her to you but it's not mine" she frowns but soon smile as the cat grabs her hijab with soft paws trying to swing on it leading to another attack of hundred kisses. The elevator opens and both walk out she was still in her bubble "jungkook ordered it for his cousin" she immediately halts "Jungkook-ah here's your requisition I've to search all over the internet to find her" So the day begins by encountering him she can't even swear "good morning Sir " he nods at her "mingyu is bringing the pet carrier just hold her for time being I'm allergic to them" the kitten kept clawing the fabric of her veil and did the adorable damage to it but as long as she was happy wafiyah didn't mind "you can bring her in the office" she prayed for mingyu to show up soon the last thing she wanted to do was be in same room with him. She  took a step but the elevator opened and mingyu brought the carrier "here put her in and let's go I've to show you something urgently" she squints her eyes in confusion "where are you taking me at this hour?" She gently put the kitten who protested and purred making her coo at the preciousness "get some rest soon you'll be with your friend who's as cute as you okay say my hi to him" she whispered in cats ear and in return she purrs. Mingyu hands it to jungkook greeting him with a bow, he turned back and grabbed Wafiyah's bag pulling her toward elevator "you'll be so happy to see the surprise " "mingyu what is it?" Their voices fade as the door closes and jungkook just stare at it with a mixture of anger and hurt fisting the cage to control his emotions "ask Mr park to drop it off at Noona's home" she tuts "I'm allergic to cats " he glare at jihyun "I don't care" and push the cage toward her, she grabs it and run to Mr park before the allergy is triggered "how dare he" he growls loosening the tie around his neck, he was pacing in his office and the styled hair now laid loosely over his angry eyes. He stand near the glass wall glaring at sky "I asked you to not let anyone get close to her other than me didn't I then why are you testing me?" He seethes. Jia knocks and walk in the room with a cup of coffee and a cordless "sir Mr jeon wants to talk to you" he exhales sharply and take it from her "yes dad?" "Jungkook why aren't you picking your phone?" "I was busy" "Son I need you to visit our Japan subsidiary there's some problem going on so address this matter under your supervision" "but dad I do not overlook that branch, how will I solve the problem that I'm not a part of?" He just doesn't want to go to Japan but he can't say that to his father "Jungkook don't be silly you're going and that's final take park and miss Choi with you and don't come back until it's resolved". He lay on the couch staring at the ceiling, thinking how will he live without seeing her face on top he doesn't know how severe the problem is and how long will it take? Should he take her along will that be possible? He thinks. He gets up and call Mr park to book their tickets to Japan for three person. Wafiyah was indeed surprised to see their professor miss Shin Hye Soo in their office who visited to see their performance and get reviews from the companies her students were working and today was Jeon enterprises turn "are they treating you well dear?" She asks "yes they're very kind and talented people I'm learning well from them " "there are a few groups who aren't taking this opportunity seriously and I've to face the embarrassment on their behalf but you guys made me proud today keep it up" they thank her and talk about their experience "Miss Shin when will this be over I miss university and lectures" Yuna whines " I second that " wafiyah adds she laughs at her students "it haven't been a month ya'll work diligently and know that I and your families are proud of you, I'll meet jungkook and ask for your performance and leave now get back to work" they bid her farewell and went to respective areas. "Wafiyah guess what" Jia asks as soon she steps in the room "you look happy must be a good news" "I'm going to Japan" she look at her "you won't be coming to office again?" Jia shakes her head "No silly, like I'm going with Mr jeon for business purpose" she raised her eyebrows as soon she realized "I'm glad enjoy alot, by the way when will you be going?" "Tomorrow " jia chimes she nods giving a thumbs up.
Wafiyah was praying her zuhr Salah in their shared office Jia came in and waited for her to finish. She raised her hands to make supplications and invocations then wiped them over her face "wafiyah take these files to Mr jeon's room he asked for you " her heart beat accelerated "why?" "He didn't tell me why" Jia gives her the file. She reluctantly knocked and peeked in, jungkook was on his phone he motioned her to come in 'Ya Allah help me' she waits for him to finish her heart pounds wildly "you're hard to reach these days" she didn't realize that he had hung up and was now addressing her, he walks closer to where she stood in the middle of room making her lower her gaze "Miss Jia asked me to hand this file over to you" she extends it toward him. He holds the file and pull her the action caught her off guard "jungkook" she gasps out "A-are you crazy y-you can't do that" she stuttered without looking at him and step back to create space "why is it bad when I do it and not when someone else does" she looks at him confused "what do you mean ?" He steps close again "why aren't you looking me in the eye" "I think I should leave" "No you can't until I allow you to walk out from this room" "Sir have I done something wrong for you to be so mad at me?" The question made him feel guilty she didn't do anything but he was taking his frustration out on her, it wasn't her mistake that he can't hide or hold his feelings back "why are you avoiding me?" He asks faintly "I'm not sir, there's no reason to do so" "look at me and say that" she closes her eyes praying to her creator what does he wants from her "you're an employer and I'm a mere internee why do you think I'll avoid you ? It's not appropriate you shouldn't be asking me something like that" he sighs in frustration "wafiyah employees aren't scared of looking at their boss this gives me enough reason to think you're avoiding" "I'm a Muslim sir please respect that I have boundaries which should be maintained" she says hoping that he will understand and leave this matter and move on " have you ever seen me crossing my limits did I ever make you uncomfortable?" She shakes her head "just hear me out I wanna say something " she can't let him say that it will make both their lives difficult shaking her head "No don't say it I'm going" she turn to walk out of the room but he uttered anyways "wafiyah I'm in love with you" she put her hand over her mouth "please just hear me once I fell the moment I saw you in the restaurant, I couldn't help but notice how your presence made the difference I was enchanted and mesmerized by those bright dazzling eyes of yours. I fell in love with your modesty, how you felt so timid and apprehensive among them trying to hide behind your friend. I fell in love with how you treated seung and never once turned his requests down. I couldn't help or stop myself from loving you wafiyah" she kept her face hiden in her palms so he stood in front of her "won't you look at me love, let me see the pair of galaxies that holds my world in them allow me to cherish and protect you" she hiccups as she look at him, tears streamed down her face her ability to speak was defunct, she couldn't find words to say something. Jungkook wanted to reach out and wipe her tears but resisted cause he can't touch her "I-i told you n-not to s-say it" she stuttered out voice trembling "you don't listen jungkook" she wipes her tears only for another drop to fall "I can't love you back why did you say it even when I said no" she felt tired her knees gave up making her fall on floor, he immediately crouched down "you got us in trouble now you'll suffer and so will I" "I can't love you back why did you say that jungkook" "why can't you love me I know you have feelings for me too I saw it in your eyes that day" "I am a Muslim I can't have any future with someone who is not a believer a Muslim and let me make one thing clear jungkook I will never displease Allah or go against his command even if I love you " she breaths shakily wipe her tears and went to the restroom closing door behind her, she splashed water on her face to remove any trace of tears or sadness and tapped it dry then put her veil back on. She walked out without glancing at him and indulged herself in work Jia asked her why did she take so long she made an excuse that he was dictating her about the new report and gladly she didn't inquired further and dropped the topic. Wafiyah performed her asr prayer in store room because she knew she won't be able to hold back so it's better to pray in a vacant room. She didn't wait for Yuna and went ahead of her saying Selena came to pick her up. She booked a taxi and called Selena to inform her that she was going to be late as she had to go to central mosque. Selena offered her company but she refused saying she had to worship alone. It was a huge task to convince her that she was fine and just wanted to spend some time with her lord alone. The mosque was quiet and serene at this late hour, it was past Isha time but she's thankful that it was still open. She performed her obligatory Salah and then prayed additional units, she sat there in silence not saying or crying just feeling and communicating with Allah without words. She inhales shakily before confronting her heart and mind out "Allah, my beloved Allah your delinquent and defiant servant is at your step again. He confessed his feelings today my heart kept rejecting and accepting them at the same time. It's not his mistake Allah he didn't know that I'm unreachable but it was my mistake to want to be reached out. I've disappointed you again didn't I Allah, how can I not control my emotions I should've been more watchful as a Muslim but look where have my negligence and carelessness got us. Allah I will never overstep the boundary you've set I promise you that even if my heart bleeds or stops, even I lose my mind or life, I will not cross my boundaries. My love for you will always be way beyond the love for your creations my beloved Allah, nothing can come close to what I have for you. Forgive me and grant me steadfastness Allah don't leave my side. please Allah guide him, you are the turner of hearts please illuminate his heart with the light of Islam purify his soul and body make him obedient to you my merciful Lord. If not in this world make us unite in the hereafter, in your heaven make us one save me for him Allah" she wipes her tears and lie down on the prayer mat and did realize when she fell asleep until some lady slightly shook her. She gave wafiyah some water and dates and told her that mosque was closing so she should get back to her home. Wafiyah thanked the lady and checked the time it was 11:30, there were some missed calls from Selena and also from her brother so she immediately writes text to her brother so he isn't worried and called Selena telling her about falling asleep. Luckily there was a taxi right outside the mosque so she took it and went back to her dorm hoping Selena wouldn't suspect anything. "You almost gave me a heart attack wafiyah" she chuckles "I'm sorry Sela I fell asleep thanks to a lady who woke me up otherwise I would be locked inside the mosque until morning" Selena slaps her arm before hugging her "stupid girl, have you eaten anything or not" she nods and took her Abaya and veil off stretching "I'll just sleep waking up early morning for work is worst than waking for lectures I swear " she got on bed and closed her eyes waiting for sleep to take over so her mind can rest, her body felt heavy and tired she need peace. Whereas mingyu was throwing punch after punch taking his anger out on the punching bag sweat dripping down his bare chest and the room echoed with his grunts and pants. He knew wafiyah lied to him about going with Selena but he doesn't know the reason, she was acting different from usual and the way Jungkook stared at her this morning brought an unsettling feeling making him punch so had that the bag tore and its material poured out of it "he can stare all he want but you're only mine I'll never let him get close to you" with last hook kick he took his gloves off and sat on bench drinking water to cool off. His mobile screen illuminated to show a message but he ignores it. He take a quick shower in the gym and  smoked a cigarette letting the burning smoke calm his nerves and then let it out in form of puffs and continued to do so until he felt better after smoking a good 3 sticks he crushed them under his shoes and rode towards his apartment. He dropped his stuff as soon he closed the doors and laid on couch taking his phone out and opened the gallery he know it's very rude and unethical wafiyah would probably slap him for doing this but he didn't care as he saw her pictures clicked by him when she was unaware, some from their class, some from their practice sessions and other from the office. He is not creepy or a pervert with ill intentions he would deny any such allegations he just want to cherish her and rightnow he can't do anything more than looking at her pictures and yearn for her sighing dejectedly he put his phone over his chest with a picture of wafiyah where she threw her head back laughing loudly at the joke he made and slowly his heartbeat lulls him to sleep.