Once Upon A Time, A Thousand Tears Ago #Wattys2017

Chapter 36: Girl Talk

Sorry i was way tooooo busy, so just couldn't update. Here's a small one and i assure you the next one will be an amazing one. stay tuned. :)

Zara's POV:

A few days later

I never had an idea that I could survive a month without my family. But here I am! It's October now. Talking to Mom and Dad makes me an emotional wreck every time. Thanks to my band mates, who clearly understand the difficulty of my situation. They have helped me so much in the past few days that all those doubts of working with boys and putting oneself in continuous fear and tension have been washed away. In fact, whatever I am doing is not even considered as working. I enjoy every single bit of it. We have recorded so many songs in the past few days. Recording is just like a mini-adventure. Every day I learn new things about music industry. My life has changed immensely and I think I am in love with this life.

October is getting colder. I hope I get to see snowfall soon. I haven't seen it in my life ever and it would be great to view it for the first time in life. Apart from my singing, I am paying attention to my studies as well because I have plans for appearing in the test for the work permit of pharmacist in UK. The sum of money in my account is getting smaller and smaller and I have no intention to ask for a favor. Therefore I need to start a nice job as soon as possible to pay for my rents and bills.

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"No Kashaf. Trust me he doesn't like you." I say in a monotone.

"Did you even tell him about me? He loves his fans. Why wouldn't he like me then?" Kashaf was about to cry at my lame joke.

"C'mon, I showed him your picture. Louis didn't even look at it again. He asked me to move on to any other picture." I shrug.

"Did he really say that? Tell him that Kashaf doesn't even have her own pictures in her cell phone. It's all Louis Tomlinson plastered on my phone gallery and he didn't even want to look at my picture twice. Is that what you said?" Kashaf is going to cry any time now.

"Yup. That's exactly what I am saying. But Kash, baby listen! He has millions of female fans who are prettier than you, much cooler than you and look at yourself. At times when you don't find matching socks, you wear any two that you pick at first. Your taste in ice creams is disgusting. Your color choices are bizarre. Why would Louis be attracted to you then." I purse my lips to emphasize at my dark lie that is going to haunt my sister for days.

Kashaf's eyes turn red while she quietly nods.

"I always told you Kashaf that please change the choices that you make. Not everyone can be with you if you keep on choosing the most contrasting things together. I mean who likes mango, strawberry and peach flavored ice cream altogether while sipping hot coffee. But anyways, I can't undo what has happened. Keep this in mind; Louis Tomlinson is not interested in talking to you." My words are bringing her on the verge of tears, I know. At times, I can be the cruelest person on earth, or may be universe.

"That's fine. Even if he isn't interested, I will still support him as a fan. He will always be my favorite." Kashaf says solemnly and I burst into laughter.

"Oh God Kash,,, What a sight it is to see you like this. Mourning in heart and saying big words like 'I will always support him blah blah blah'." My insane laughter is making Kashaf red but seriously I would never in my life miss this chance of teasing her. She has always been a great tease and now was my turn.

"What do you mean, Zar? Say you were joking with my feelings and I will kill you with a picture knife." Kashaf threatens me which further provokes my laughter. Soon I come to halt when I see that Kashaf is in no mood to laugh.

"Okay okay. I was joking. He didn't say anything like that. Calm down." But she was fuming with anger now. I could see the fumes coming out of her ears and nose and I know that she has the tendency to burn me with these fumes.

"Get lost Zara. You are such a piece of crap. You are... You are a...." She isn't able to form any coherent sentence, I know.

"Sweets just relax. okay okay listen." Calming her was never an easy task but I had to do it now. I am the one ruining her mood totally. P.S. I don't regret ruining it still.

"Zara, I hate you. You don't know how much I hate you but I hate you."

"Okay, I had to tell you one more thing. Listen it out. May be after that you won't hate me. Please."

"What?" She asks fumingly.

"Today, Louis has invited me at his place and he said that he will personally talk to you."

"Wha,,,, What?" A goofy smile spreads on her face and I instantly fall in love with her smile. God! Sisters are precious.

"Yes babe."

"Zara! Are you sure he wants to talk to me?"

"Of course. When I told him about you, he was really excited to talk to you." I smile genuinely.

"You,,,,You mean to say, besides me being a weirdo, he still agreed to talk to me?" Kashaf stutters.

"C'mon, how would he know about your eating habits? I've kept it a secret still." I wink.

"Wait a minute. You lucky girl. You are visiting Louis today. How lucky can one get?" Kashaf lets out a heavy breath.

"It's just a friendly visit. Don't use your excuse of a mind too much. It will get your teeth broken."

"Whatever Zar. Oh and Zaroon. He visited us again. I think Dad likes him too much."

"Why does he keep visiting?" I inquire.

"Dunno. But mom and dad like him a lot. I think they will get you tied up with him someday."

"Oh Pleassseee. Don't even spill such words out of your mouth." I warn her.

"Chill chill. Anyways, I need to go and get ready to answer Louis' call." Kashaf claps her hand playfully.

"That's an audio call by the way. He won't be seeing you." I clarify the situation.

"Still. I want to make it a memorable one."

"Whatever."