I Hate Him, I Love Him

Chapter 10

Zoya and our group of friends are gathered in a cafe. Everybody orders the cafe's special shakes and dessert.

I am listening to their conversation and don't speak much. Zoya and everyone keep engaging me in their conversation. They are really nice and know how upset I am about Haniya leaving. They didn't let me feel lonely and sad at all.

Zoya and the girls talk about their hot topic, "boys". Each girl goes on giving an update about how things are going with her crush or boyfriend. I personally don't like the idea of having a bf/gf, for myself atleast. I don't mind if others date.

They go on telling each other about their crushes and how they met and all and I listen with interest. And when they would talk about their crushes, I would think about my crush.

Hassan is not only my crush but my first love and I know that no other guy can replace him. I have always dreamt of spending the rest of my life with him. He has shown me he likes me and I will wait for the day he will properly tell me his feelings for me.

Compared to the description of the girls' crushes, Hassan is the best guy and he is my ideal guy. I felt lucky I had him and that he liked me. I am lost in his thoughts and keep smiling without realizing that the girls are looking at me and are waiting for an answer to Zoya's question.

"Huh? Sorry did you say something?" My focus shifts to them.

"Yeah, I was saying, is there someone you like?" Zoya asks with a grin and I am being stared by seven girls sitting in a circle at the table.

I blush. "Um......well yeah..."

Everyone's eyes widen with surprise.

"Omg really?!"

"Who is he?"

"How's he like?"

"Why didn't you tell us?"

"TELL US!!!"

Every girl says in excitement.

"Ahaha..uh....well, it's a secret so ya know, cant say much" I wink, hoping that they won't ask anymore.

"Whaaaat?! Oh come on! How can you not tell us???!!!" Zoya is being impatient.

"Ah...okay, he's a family friend and I think he's cute that's all". I pretend to not say much.

I see amusement in the girls eyes. They want me to tell more about him.

"Eh....I dunno.... I am too shy ok! please Staaaaahhhhppppp" I get embarassed.

They laugh and one of the girls say:

"You're so cute Syra! Whoever he is must love you a lot!"

"I dunno..maybe..."

I look down and smile and think of Hassan.

So they go on gossiping about people in school and what not. And I forget about all my sadness and enjoy the time with them.

"Syra, I hope you are enjoying? I know we cant replace Haniya but we are always here for you ok?" Zoya says and smiles. The other girls nod in agreement.

"Thank you so much girls, I really did enjoy and I feel so much better now. You guys are awesome!" I smile and they all feel really happy hearing this.

"No problemo girl!" One of the girls who is my junior says. "But our girl's day out doesn't end now....not without SHHHOOOOPPPIIINGGG!!!" 

The girls get super excited and I sigh.

I don't like shopping....especially not how these girls shop. I was always dragged and forced to go shopping by Haniya. I feel weird going with these girly girls with their girly girl shopping demands.