𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒

5

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Aisha sat on her bed, swirling the coffee in her mug as she remembered Yuvraj's earnest apology, the sincerity in his eyes when he admitted his mistake of kissing her without her consent. At first, anger had burned within her, but now, after a night of contemplation, she felt a strange sense of forgiveness stirring.

Maybe he deserves a chance, she thought, to make things right.

The decision was made, and Aisha dressed quickly and headed out to meet Naina. They had planned a day of shopping, something they did every year during their shared birthday month.

As they strolled through the mall, bags in hand, Aisha decided to confide in Naina about the kissing incident. Sitting down at a café, Aisha recounted the awkward moment with Yuvraj.

Naina listened intently, her brow furrowing as she processed the information. "I noticed bhai was acting a bit off yesterday" she admitted. "When I asked him about it, he brushed it off, said it was nothing."

Aisha nodded, relieved to hear that she wasn't the only one affected by the incident. "I think he genuinely regrets what happened" she said softly, picking at a stray thread on her jeans.

"You know" Naina began, a mischievous glint in her eye, "maybe this is fate's way of bringing you two closer. After all, you're both single and seem to have some chemistry."

Aisha laughed nervously, shaking her head. "I don't know about that. But maybe I can start by forgiving him and giving him a chance to explain."

"That sounds like a good start" Naina agreed, patting her friend's hand. "And who knows? Maybe today is the beginning of something new for both of you."

Feeling lighter, Aisha smiled at her friend. "Thanks, Naina. I'm glad I have you to talk to."

They finished their coffee and resumed their shopping, their laughter mingling with the cheerful music playing in the background. As they tried on clothes and shared stories, Aisha couldn't help but feel hopeful about what the future might hold.

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I sat nervously at the corner table of the cozy café, fidgeting with my coffee cup. I had arrived almost half an hour early, my mind racing with thoughts of what Aisha might say. We had been at odds ever since that kiss — the one I regretted deeply, knowing I had crossed a line.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I spotted Aisha entering the café. She looked stunning as always, her eyes searching until they locked onto mine. With a hesitant smile, she approached my table.

"Hey," she said softly, taking a seat opposite me.

"Hey," I replied, trying to gauge her expression.

We ordered their drinks, and as we waited, Aisha broke the silence. "So, I've been thinking about what happened," she began, her tone serious yet composed. "It was unexpected, and honestly, I was mad at first."

I nodded, feeling a knot tighten in my stomach.

"But," Aisha continued, her eyes softening, "I know you, Yuvraj. And I know you're not usually like that. So, I've decided to forgive you."

Relief flooded my face, and I managed a grateful smile. "Thank you, Aisha. I messed up, and I'm sorry."

Aisha smiled back, a glint of mischief in her eyes now. "You're not off the hook that easily, though," she teased. "I think you owe me a huge birthday present for putting up with you."

I chuckled, feeling more at ease. "Your birthday? When's that?"

"It's day after tomorrow," she replied, her smile widening. "You're coming, right? It'll be fun."

"Of course," I answered eagerly. "Wouldn't miss it for anything."

Our conversation flowed more naturally now, laughter punctuating our exchange as we caught up on lighter topics. The tension of earlier melted away, replaced by a renewed sense of camaraderie.

As the evening drew to a close, I insisted on dropping Aisha home safely. We bantered the entire way, reminiscing about our previous clashes and how ridiculous we seemed now.

At Aisha's doorstep, we stood for a moment, the air filled with unspoken words.

"Well, thanks for today," Aisha said softly, breaking the silence. "And for agreeing to come on my birthday."

I nodded, my heart feeling lighter than it had in weeks. "I'll see you then. And Aisha, I promise, no more surprises without consent."

She grinned mischievously. "Good. See you the day after tomorrow then, Yuvraj."

And with that, we parted ways, each feeling a sense of relief and hope for what lay ahead.

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Sorry for uploading such a short chapter but I will make it up in the next chapter which includes Aisha's birthday yayy!! <33

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-tara✮

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