FEAR OF FONDNESS

Chapter 50 KNOCK KNOCK

Shinaya's POV:

I had to take the test in Lahore. I told Wassal that I could go alone, and he should rest but he didn't listen and said that he would take me there and then we could come back on the same day.

we went back on the private jet and then first we met Uncle Ali and Aunty, Anya was also home so We had a great time with her too.

I noticed that she was too close with Wassal, even more than Aunty.

He was showing him her school notebooks, drawings and all the stuff that happened in her hostel. I really feel sad for her, she is just a child and she stays away from her family all the time.

After we left, on our way to the test, I asked him to get me some muffins. I always eat something sweet to reduce stress.

"Are you still stressed ?". He asked, focused on drive.

"No..." I replied.

 "You are stressed," he stated this time.

I took a deep breath, " I don't want to, but I am... It's very important, If I get a good score in it, it will help a lot in getting me on the top merit list," I told him as I recalled the important points under the schedule. 

The test marks would carry 50% weight to calculate the merit for each program.

"Oh, come on, you will get the best score!" He said casually, rounding the wheel again.

"And how do you know that?" I asked, narrowing my eyes.

"'Cause you are the best." A confident smile tugged his lips.

I looked at him... his eyes were as confident as his expression was with his statement. 

This is the confidence I need for this test, I spoke to myself. 

" Easy for you to say!" I countered with a grin.

He let out a chuckle,"No, I know you are the best, and you will prove it," He marked as he stopped the car. We had arrived.

"Do your best, and all will be okay!" He said with a polite smile and placed a kiss on my forehead.

At that time, it was the first time I didn't feel awkward or shy about his kiss.

I felt confident and brave.

Giving him a confident smile went onto the campus.

The test went very well, and I was expecting to get good marks on it.

Mahnoor, Maryam, and Aqsa insisted on a get-together, although I told them that Wassal wouldn't allow me but they insisted, so I asked him about it. And I don't know how but he agreed on it. I was really hyped about it. I was meeting them after a long time, and although we had contact on the phone but there was a lot to talk about in meetings.

As I saw them in the restaurant, we almost screamed seeing each other.

After settling our emotions, we started.

"O ho rings wings, ummm!" At first, Aqsa gave a compliment, looking at my rings.

They all "hmmmed" in a monotone.

"So, Mrs Wassla Ali Kadar, HOW ARE YOU?" Maryam asked in a playful tone.

"Allahumduillah, I am fine!" I uttered in a fancy way with a fake accent, to which they all laughed.

We talked a lot about all the things that happened in the past few days, I also told them about Wassal's accident and that I fed him and helped him in those days. To which they all pouted, "How romantic!"...