𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬

Chapter 14: Different sides of him

-Aydin's pov-

As we embarked on our journey to the amusement park, I couldn't help but notice Rahaf's uncharacteristic silence. She sat beside me, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the window, her lips pursed in a tight line. Was she upset about something? I wondered, my brows furrowing in concern.

"What's wrong?" I asked tentatively, stealing a glance in her direction.

Rahaf turned to look at me, her expression unreadable. "I'm fine," she replied curtly, before turning her attention back to the window.

I sighed inwardly, feeling a pang of frustration at her response. Women, I thought to myself, shaking my head in exasperation. They're so difficult to understand.

As we arrived at the amusement park and parked the car, I could feel the tension between us palpable in the air.

Zain bhai's car pulled up behind us, and we all stepped out, joining the others in the bustling parking lot.

Ali, Ahmed, and Sana emerged from their car, and we exchanged greetings before making our way towards the entrance of the park.

I purchased passes for everyone, trying to ignore the nagging feeling of unease that lingered in the back of my mind.

As we entered the park, I noticed Rahaf drifting away from me, her attention seemingly drawn elsewhere.

Noor bhabhi, sensing the tension between us, looped her arm through Rahaf's and pulled her along, leaving me to navigate the park with Sana at my side.

I couldn't help but feel a twinge of frustration at Rahaf's apparent avoidance of me. What had I done to upset her? I wondered, my mind racing with questions as we wandered through the park.

Why am I thinking so much? I don't care.

Sana, on the other hand, seemed determined to fill the silence, chattering away about anything and everything as we explored the various attractions. "Aydin! Let's go to the Ferris wheel." her voice excited.

"Hmm let me ask if anyone else wants to come." I looked over at Rahaf who was glaring at Sana.

Pathetic.

I was getting frustrated each passing seconds. These girls won't let me live in peace.

"Noor toh nahi jayegi and I'll be here with her." Zain bhai cleared. I nodded in understanding meanwhile Rahaf was busy looking at the crossbow shoot game, her eyes stucked on a certain soft toy. (Noor won't go.)

"Tumhe chahiye?" I asked out of the blue, she stared at me surprised and nodded her head. (You want that?)

"Chalo." I held her hand which perfectly fitted in mine, and began to lead her towards the booth. But before we could take more than a few steps, Sana held my arm making me stop, intercepting our path with a pout on her lips.

"Aydin, we were supposed to go on the Ferris wheel!" she whined, batting her eyelashes at me in a coquettish manner. Rahaf's expression darkened at Sana's interruption, and I could sense her frustration bubbling beneath the surface.

I glanced at Rahaf, before I could speak she said. "We're sorry, but me and my husband are going to try this game," she explained, gesturing towards the crossbow shoot, a sarcastic smile on her face.

Before Sana could protest further, Ali appeared at her side, a knowing look in his eyes. "Come on, Sana, let's go to the Ferris wheel together," he said, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. Sana hesitated for a moment before nodding, and allowing Ali to lead her away.