Beyond the window

Chapter 10 : more like friends

At first, Aizam walked away, witnessing Zaim being beaten by a group of people. Despite their strained relationship, Aizam's heart still held a soft spot for Zaim, and he couldn't abandon his friend.

As he watched, Aizam realized the attackers were his own enemies. He stepped forward, his voice firm. "If you have a problem with me, don't take it out on Zaim. He has nothing to do with this."

Someone sneered, "Aren't you two best friends? What happened?" Aizam's eyes narrowed. "Mind your own business. What happened between us is none of your concern."

Aizam charged into the fight, helping Zaim and Arjun defend themselves. Some attackers fled, knowing they couldn't win against Zaim and Aizam together. Aizam chased the fleeing attackers, catching up quickly. Meanwhile, Zaim and Arjun handled the others.

Despite being outnumbered and badly beaten, they fought back and won.

Even they won, they suffered numerous injuries. Zaim had been beaten on the head and shoulders, Aizam had hurt his upper back and neck, and Arjun's hands were broken. As a result, they had to rely on each other for support and care.

Given the severity of their injuries, they knew they couldn't return home without alarming their families. So, they decided to seek refuge at Aizam's flat, where he lived with his aunt, Aysha. Fortunately, Aysha was not at home, giving the trio a temporary haven to recover from their ordeal.

The injuries they sustained led to a heart-to-heart conversation between Zaim and Aizam. They finally talked through their issues, clearing the air. Aizam revealed that Zaim's mom had told him everything, and he apologized for misunderstanding Zaim.

Zaim accepted the apology, saying, "It's okay, I'm sorry too - about Riya." He asked, "So, when did you two get together?"

Aizam's expression turned somber, and he looked down for a moment. "The day after... what happened to her," he said quietly. "I stood by her side through it all." "When I felt she was okay," he continued, and a hint of color rose to his cheeks. "I confessed my feelings, and she said she'd felt the same way for a long time. We became a couple."

Zaim teased Aizam, "Aww, you're blushing!" Aizam held back a smile, saying, "What's your relationship with Aishwarya?"

Zaim explained, "It's not like you think. When I returned from the hospital, I had to go home to pick up some things for the funeral rituals. On the way, I met Aishwarya. She walked with me and comforted me; that's all."

Aizam asked, "So, do you have any feelings for her?" Zaim replied, "No, I've only seen her as a friend, nothing more."

Aizam said, "I think she has feelings for you." Zaim shrugged, "Whatever, I don't care."

When Aizam asked about Zaim's feelings, his mind suddenly drifted to Sarah. He started thinking about her.

Aizam noticed the change in Zaim's expression and asked, "What are you thinking?"

Zaim hesitated before sharing his story. "I don't know if you'll believe me, but I want to tell you this... about the window and Sarah."

Aizam reassured him, "I believe you, whatever you say."

Zaim shared his story, and Aizam listened intently. Afterward, Aizam teased, "I believe you, but that doesn't mean I believe every stupid thing you say!"He teased Zaim, "Is it possible?"

Zaim's face fell, thinking Aizam didn't believe him. "You don't believe me?" he asked.

Aizam quickly reassured him, "I believe you, I'm just kidding!" He continued to tease Zaim, "So, are you thinking about her? Oh, you fell in love with a fantasy world girl – how dramatic!"

Their friendship was rekindled, and it became even more beautiful than before.

Zaim (from earth) waited for Sarah in the canteen, but she tried to sneak away without him noticing. However, Zaim caught her and teased, "Ooh, you're trying to hide because you feel blushy when you see me?"

Sarah playfully rolled her eyes, "Ooh, you're so intelligent, you get it quickly. You're a beauty with brain,She was teasing him, but Zaim took it seriously.

"I know it," he said, looking a bit embarrassed, "but don't you think you're being a bit too open?" Zaim's face turned bright red as he quickly walked away.

Sarah watched him go, thinking, "He's behaving exactly like that stupid... Ugh, I'm sick of this! She headed to class

During class,a stuff walked in and made an announcement: "If anyone is interested in joining the school drama club, please report to the seminar hall for practice."

Sarah's interest was piqued, and she headed to the seminar hall. Zaim, curious about her sudden departure, followed her. He soon discovered that she was participating in the school drama club. Intrigued, Zaim decided to join as well.

During practice, Zaim was his usual teasing self, playfully annoying Sarah. As fate would have it, they were both cast as warriors in the social science drama, which depicted a historical fight and an epic battle centered around capturing traditional power.
As they rehearsed their scenes, Sarah made a mistake, but before anyone could notice, Zaim quickly covered for her. His swift thinking and kindness caught Sarah off guard, and for the first time, she saw Zaim in a different light, feeling grateful for his support and thinking that he was quite a friend