ENTANGLED AND HEARTS (Her Price For Dreams)

Chapter 30 :My Cold Husband💫💫💫

Rayan's POV

Rayan: Hey, how are you feeling now?

Maryam: Hii Rayan.I'm getting better.

Rayan: That's good to hear. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here.

Its awkward talking to her the way we use to talk after all that happened between us.

Maryam: I am good.How are you.

Rayan: Good.

Maryam: By the way, Anaya's birthday party is coming up. Are you coming.

Rayan:Yeah She invited me. I don't know. I'm not sure.

Maryam: It'll be low-key, I promise. Just close friends and family. And Anaya really wants you there. She's been asking about you.

Rayan: Okay, fine. I'll come.

Maryam: Thats good.

Rayan: Be careful, okay? I don't want anything to happen to you again.Never go to anywhere alone.Okay?

Maryam: I will not, thanks Rayan.

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I slump on the couch, flipping through channels after a 24-hour workshift of my punishment. My eyes feel heavy, but I can't sleep yet. As I land on a sports channel, I hear the door to Ahana's room open. I turn to see Maryam and Ahana emerging, deep in conversation.

Maryam catches my eyes and nods curtly. "Hii Rayan."

I return the nod, still trying to process why she's here. "Maryam."

Ahana, chimes in. "Hey, cuz! Maryam's just helping me to decide my dress ."She smiles .I hate her wicked smile.She must be planning to hurt her again.

As Maryam heads for the door, Ahana calls out. "Thanks for your help, Maryam! I owe you one."Maryam left.

"Wasnt My previous warning enough for you"Ahaya stops.
"Sorry.I cant get what you are saying."
"Stop it here.Stop being around with Maryam."
"You are acting like her husband.Funny, isnt it"She smirk at me
"Last time you spilled coffee on her.Wasnt that enough for your revenge.If you will ever hurt her again I will teach you a tough lesson."I stand up in front of her.
"Mark my words"

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I step into the cozy room, I find out that Anaya's intimate birthday party is extrenely intimate.There is only me and Maryam are present. My eyes scan the room, locking onto Maryam's gentle smile.

I make my way over to her, my heart racing with anticipation. "Hey, How are you" I ask, trying to sound casual despite the turmoil inside me.

Maryam's eyes sparkle with warmth. "Dont worry about me.I am fine"I nod, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. I've been worried about her since...everything.

Anaya interrupts our moment. "Rayan, I'm so glad you're here!""Happy birthday.Anaya. "

My eyes keeps drifting back to Maryam. I notice Samar is not here.The room is filled with comfortable chatter, but I'm stuck in my own world, trying to navigate my feelings for Maryam. I know I need to be careful, but being this close to her is testing my resolve.Anaya cut the cake which Maryam specially baked for her. It tastes Amazing.

As I stand on Anaya's balcony with Maryam, memories of our past vulnerable conversations flood my mind. This is the same spot where we once shared our deepest secrets, and now we're discussing Samar here.Ironic isnt it.