Destined

Chapter 4

Naureen

Finally the school was over so I gathered all my belongings and left but not before saying goodbye to Sidra.

I had to meet Ayaan as promised. I decided to walk rather than taking a cab as Harold's Cafe was not so far from the school.

I pushed open the door of the cafe. The aroma of coffee filled my nostrils. It smelt like bark on a cool spring day. It felt so refreshing.

I and Ayaan oftenly visited this place. It was our favourite hangout spot. We used to share our life issues and enjoy each other's company.
But as the days passed by we hardly came here, due to our busy schedules and never ending work.

All the memorable moments spent with him sipping coffee, chit- chatting and me laughing on his silly jokes, rushed through my brain. They were the happiest moments of my life. I just want to live those memories again.
I wished there was a replay button in life so that I could live those moments again.  

I looked through the crowd and found the familiar face with almond shaped chocolate brown eyes. They were contrasting with his smooth fair skin, his midnight black curls were messed up as always. His thin lips curled as he saw me.

He stood up as I reached near the table.
"Assalmu alaikum" he greeted

"Walaikum assalam" I replied

We settled down on our chairs.

"Pretty lucky, we got my favourite table." I exclaimed
It was my most favoured place in Harold's. We mostly sat on this table. I was fond of it as there was a large window beside it. Sipping hot coffee while admiring the splendor of the sky when dusk covered it with beautiful shades of orange and red, feels so gratifying.

"May be it wasn't a luck" he smirked

"What you mean by that ?" I asked

"Actually, I booked this table, just for you" he explained

"You're kidding, right? I mean this is a cafe, Ayaan. Lots of people visit this place, sometimes we hardly get any tables. They don't book tables for anyone unlike some rich persons or celebrities, but I don't think they come to this place." I blabbered.

"One of my friend works in here. So I just asked him and he reserved this table" he beamed,
"Anything for my Noor." he further added.

"Thanks Ayaan " I said.

Just then a waiter arrived at our table.
"What would you like to have, Sir? he asked

"An iced latte for me and cappuccino for the lady" Ayaan ordered as a gentleman, while raising his brow at me to make sure he has ordered the right drink for me.

I nodded in agreement. He knows my tastes very well.

"sure, Sir" the waiter nodded and left.

"So, how was your day?" he asked

"Good as usual" I replied
he nodded at my answer.

"So, what do you wanted to talk about?" I asked

"Um....I was having a chat with aunt Shaheen and she was saying that...you still haven't recovered properly. You keep yourself shut, reducing talks with everyone." He said with discomfort on his face.

"So I was right. I knew you were going to talk about this! Can't just everyone leave me alone for once?!" I snapped. Why are they doing this? I hate being pitied!

"Calm down Noor. We just want to help you out." he said softly.

I suddenly felt guilty.

"Ayaan, I....am sorry....I didn't mean to shout at you. It's just...that I want to be left all alone and I'm fine" I said blinking my tears off.
I shouldn't have talk to him that way.