Her First-ISHQ

/Chap-12/

LAIRA POV

After leaving my car in the parking area, I strolled to the entrance of the AHMEDI mansion. Neglecting attention to my way because of texting Yusra about my arrival. I accidentally knocked against something hard. Stumbling backwards due to the friction caused by...

My eyes closed in fear of landing on the ground, but to my surprise, I was dragged forward in a fraction of a second. I slowly opened my eyes, puzzled. My breath caught when I saw his face inches away from mine...

My heart said, "Rayyan". My gaze interlocked with his, heart beats in sync. I could feel his hot breath against my skin...

I learned that I had landed on his chest rather than on the ground. His one hand held something, while the other was on the back of my waist, keeping me from falling. I said, "Assalam alaikum, Rayyan" still lingering on his arms...

"Walaikum assalam miss Laira, possibly how long you're planning to stay in my arms?" he inquired raising his eyebrows. His words impacted my reality and caused me to take a step back. My cheeks flushed "I'm sorry, Rayyan. I should have watched out while walking" I state embarrassed. "Yeah, it's fine" he quickly said...

"Ya Allah, why does my heart stumble every time he's around" my heart spoke...

"Did u just arrive now"? I questioned him to avoid the awkwardness. "No, I arrived hours ago, but Junaira aunty requested me to procure cake for Izhaan and Yusra," he answered, holding the bag in his hand...

He indicated for me to walk forward. I nodded and moved forward, blaming myself for what had transpired minutes before. "Ya Allah, why did you put me in such an embarrassing situation?" my heart asked. As we were strolling, my gaze landed on Yusra and Ahmed uncle, who were both talking in the garden...

I excused myself and slowly approached them, hugging Yusra from behind.
"Assalam alaikum uncle and Yusra, how are you both"? I greet them with a joy. "Walaikum assalam Laira beta, alhamdulillah and you"? Ahmed uncle questioned. "Alhamdulillah uncle, I'm sorry that I got late" i replied. "It's fine beta, we were just talking. I'll leave you both now" uncle left with a smile.

As he left Yusra turned toward me and hugged me tightly, letting her tears out "I'm nothing more than a responsibility for him" her words puzzled me. "What happened Yusra, stoping crying like this you know it gives me pain right"? I said while caressing her back...

She broke the hug and looked at me with teary eyes. "Last night he uncovered his past to me". "Which past Yusra"? I spoke up. She detailed everything that took place last night..

"Ya Allah, is it a mistake that Yusra gave her heart to Izhaan without learning about him"? I murmured internally. "Yusra baby, he clearly claimed that he wasn't forced to marry you and he could've even lied but he didn't, he chose to let you know about his past. Isn't that a good thing"? I try to solace...

She nodded wiping her tears. I know that my words weren't enough to change the fact still I had no other choice. "Can we go inside now, everyone must be waiting for us"? I spoke looking at her with a smile. "Yes" she replied holding my hand as we both walked inside...

RAYYAN POV

I saw she was murmuring something to herself as she went ahead of me. "Did I make her embarrassed?". The scene kept returning in my head as a reminder of something. "Ya Allah, why do I feel like I've been in this situation with her before"?...