Once Upon A Time, A Thousand Tears Ago #Wattys2017

Chapter 40: Halloween Preparation

Zara's POV:

Finally, after studying so hard today I appeared in the test for the License of Pharmacist in UK. The test went well and I am pretty happy with my performance in the test. Let's wait for the results now. And this wait involves celebrating Halloween.

Waliyha, Victoria and I have been roaming through malls to find our Halloween dresses. Victoria, who happens to be Zayn's cousin, is a very bold and bitter kind of woman. I remember the distaste of Louis for her and now I can feel why Louis was so uncomfortable around her. Even Waliyha wasn't much happy with her. Victoria's snide comments on every single thing that I touched were bringing me to an edge. However, Waliyha shared the discomfort with me.

"We are never bringing her to shopping with us, again." Waliyha whispers in my ear.

"Never. Pinky promise." We both entangle the little fingers of our hands while Victoria was boasting about the Victoria's Secret swimsuit that she was planning to wear on Halloween.

"Of course, she would wear that. Showing off that body is a sure way to scare away some kids." Waliyha mumbles.

"What did you utter, Waliyha?" Victoria roughly speaks.

"Nothing of your interest." Waliyha casually dismisses her.

"Haah" Victoria squeaks. "You and your awful company can only pass idiotic comments. That's the only thing you are capable of doing. And this friend of yours...." She reaches close to me, pointing her index finger in my direction. " She..... the media said, this is the worst decision of one direction. I am wondering why you didn't throw her off. Help your brother get rid of this junk, Waliyha."

Waliyha rages towards her turning red but I grab her arm and pull her back. I, then, lock my eyes with Victoria. "Victoria dear, better mind your own business. Else, my sweet friend will definitely help me in breaking your nose. I expect you don't want to scare kids with a broken nose on this Halloween." My comment was rude, I know, but it had the desired cooling effect on Waliyha.

"Go to hell, Zara. I am f***ing uninterested in accompanying you anymore."

"Trust me, the feeling is mutual." I smirk in return. This new way of teasing others with a smirk was a lesson that I had learnt from Louis. I have seen him creating wonders with his smirk alone. And by default, unintentionally, I had acquired this trait of his.

The small catfight was enough reason for Victoria to leave the mall.

"Why did you stop me Zara? I would have punched her then and there." Waliyha speaks while flaring her nostrils.

"She's your cousin Wali and I don't want any bad blood between you two. Talking about me, she is not related to me in anyway. I can afford this much of bitterness." I shrug and then we both continue our Halloween shopping. I choose the Maleficent dress, like the one that was worn by Angelina in the movie 'Maleficent' while Waliyha decides to dress up like a 'Panda'.

"Hey, who are you going to celebrate your Halloween with?" Waliyha asks.

This was the question that never crossed my mind altogether. If I am buying a dress and I want to celebrate it, where am I going? Or who is coming at my place? The answer was no one. I had forgotten that I live alone here in this country. No occasion, no festivals to be celebrated with family while I live here. I manage to smile.

"Tell me Zara? Where are you going?" Waliyha repeats the question.

"I am not going anywhere. I'll dress up and then ....stay in my room....wait for the day to finish..... and then I will sleep." This was the outline of my first ever Halloween; first ever because in Kuwait, no one ever celebrated Halloween.

"Come to our house, Zara. We have a family reunion tonight. You are obviously welcomed." Waliyha smiles, showing her pretty dimples.

"Thank you Waliyha. But I don't want to take away some family time from you guys."

"It's not that.... You will...."

I place my hand on her mouth to stop her from convincing me. I can't go to her place. Not while they have some family time together.

"Some other time. Thank you for the offer. Now let's head home. We have to get ready for the event too."

She was sad because of me. She was feeling the loneliness that was captivating my heart in. Girls understand each other in the most unusual ways.

The chapter is small but the next chapters are going to be grand...... stay tuned. :) vote n comment