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Rejection

Noor was terribly upset with Subhaan who had minimized his contact and she had no idea what kept him so occupied. He had never acted so indifferent in all these months but now he seemed distant and reserved in his thoughts.

Noor's parents knew her interest in Subhaan and they decided to send the proposal as soon as they finished their studies. Noor had heard about Subhaan being engaged to someone in his family as he made it clear that she was interested in him and would never let things work for him elsewhere. Subhaan never talked about it ever again as he dismissed it saying it was nothing finalized.

Noor waited for her Didi's wedding so she can ask her parents to carry out the necessary steps. It was nearly a week after the new PG was staying at their home and he hardly stayed in. He was busy talking to some real estate agents and appeared eager to sell of whatever property he had.

One day Noor got curious about Yazaan as his door was wide open and she spotted a latest IPhone on his table. She was absolutely crazy about the mobile phones and she couldn't control herself from checking it out. She peeked inside to find the room empty.

She looked around the room which was neat and tidy. He had his laptop and few files resting on the desk. She couldn't believe how much he had changed the room by setting it and clearing the unnecessary things away.

"What are you doing here?" Yazaan asked as she jumped at his voice. "I don't like intruders in my room."

"Intruder?" Noor frowned. "I am no intruder.This is my house!"

"I know that but I have paid to stay here and I hate people who come inside without permission!" Yazaan scolded Noor as she felt humiliated.

"How dare you?" She said trembling from inside. "I will go and complain to Didi and send you off right away!"

"I don't care! Don't ever come in my room and touch my things!" Yazaan ordered still upset at Noor.

"I am not a thief and I am the owner of this house Mr....Mr...." She couldn't recall his name when he looked at her amused revealing what he knew making her jaws drop open.

"Uncle!" He said as her eyes went wide and she didn't expect him to overhear what she addressed him as. That was rude and improper on her part.

"Whatever." She said stomping away with pride along with his mobile when he coughed stopping her in her steps.

"Mind returning my phone?" He said cocking his head as she kept it at the table and hurried away from his room. Ya Allah! He was so stiff and gave her creeps just by his looks. She should be careful while addressing him as she felt embarrassed he heard her saying that. Soon it was followed by guilt and shame.

She fidgeted feeling guilty as it was improper on her side to say something and she won't be able to face him after that. She went to his room knocking at the door as he was busy on his laptop and suddenly, his eyes locked on her face.

"What is it?" He demanded gruffly frowning.

"I am sorry....for calling you Uncle. I never meant to offend you." Noor said hesitantly. "I was not ready to share this flat with some stranger and.."

She left it that as he accepted his apology.

"I would really like it if you address me as Yazaan." He said her face releasing the stress. "And I am only 28 years old."

"Still you are very much elder to me...nearly 7 years and how can I address you as Yazaan?" Noor asked hesitantly as he smiled. His smile was charming and he smiled at her for the first time.

"You will get used to it when you use it." He said knowingly as she nodded.

"Can I ask you something....Why are you here?" Noor asked as he was surprised by her question.

"I am trying to sell my Father's property....a farmhouse and a plot but I am unable to find any reliable agents." He complained as Noor asked his permission to use his laptop. He handed as she googled certain websites and showed him that he can post the details and get it sold in few days.

Yazaan was impressed by Noor's intelligence as she walked away smiling to herself.

"Thank you...Miss?" He called when she turned to smile at him eagerly introducing herself.

"Noor Mujtaba. Just call me Noor." She said as he nodded in agreement. "And I would like it if you join us for dinner if you are at home. We always wanted someone who would mingle with us as our PG...it's just a request and depends on you if you accept it."

Yazaan studied Noor as she was young with beautiful long curly hair, average personality with normal fair complexion. She had beautiful curved brown eyes and friendly face with a deep dimpled smile.

She smiled and walked away as Yazaan felt something for Noor which he couldn't decipher. How can he disclose that he was the one who sent her marriage proposal as soon as Anfal got engaged to Zaid, as he selected Noor for himself but it was refused due to a huge age difference?

He got married but sitting in their apartment, he realized that he still held resentment against this family who refused his proposal. How he wished they would have accepted it and his life would have been very different. Much easier and maybe much happier. Maybe.

(To be contd...........)

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