COME FALL IN LOVE ONCE AGAIN, Sequel To Obsession✔️

CHAPTER 27- A Painting

Later that night, after dinner Eifad walked into her study and locked the door. She is still upset, she felt lonely. Even being happiest she felt alone. She picked up one of her old paintings from the cardboard box and placed it on the Easel. She had brought with herself a bottle of red wine. She poured herself a drink and then walked up to the canvas again.

She caressed the photo, 'I miss you so much, Shad.' She sipped her wine and stared at the painting.

In these two years, she had always resisted looking at the old photos and his social networking site. Farhan and Aisha ensured she stayed away fearing Eifad's condition might relapse. Eifad kept looking at the photo, her one hand held the wine glass while the fingers of the other played with her star pendant.

After staring for a while, Eifad sat at her study table with her laptop, a famous social networking site open. Her fingers trembled as she typed

Shad Siddiqui, Doctor, USA

Soon, the results were displayed, Eifad squinted her eyes and scrolled down trying to find his profile.

After few futile attempts later, Eifad realized Farhan and Aisha must have blocked him or asked him to block her. Shad has also changed his password and so Eifad can't access his account. Frustrated, Eifad closed the laptop flap. She leaned back resting her head on the chair. She closed her eyes.

A smile appeared on her face as she wondered what Shad would have said about her bold venture today. But then she frowned, Shad doesn't even know about that incident that scarred her so badly. It is only Farhan and her mother who knows.

Eifad then realized how far Shad and how close Farhan has gotten to her. She sat up straight as her mother's voice echoed in her ears.

'Farhan loves you, at least give him a chance.' She had said.

Eifad slammed her palms on the arm rest and stood up pushing her chair that hit the wall. She walked towards the Easel, picked up the painting and furiously dumped it back into the cardboard box. She picked up a new canvas, arranged the oil paints and brushes. Then as if in trance, Eifad began painting. She painted and painted until the painting was done. Taking a step back she is amazed.

'Farhan!' She can't believe that in her frustration she has painted a life size portrait of Farhan.

This is the first time, she has painted Farhan and that too subconsciously. What is happening to her? - Eifad wondered amazed. She looked at the painting and decided she won't keep it here, instead, she will gift it to him. Yes, gift him, first thing in the morning.

As she was about to leave, she found her gaze stuck on him, on those brown eyes that held so much depth and pain even in the painting. Those eyes, like always, had Eifad hypnotized.

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Next morning, Eifad stepped out of the elevator wearing a crisp white cap sleeved top and pleated black midi skirt. She is followed closely by Tansen carrying the huge canvas. She stopped in front of the apartment 420. Removing her sunglasses, she looked at the wooden name plate for a second before ringing the doorbell.

A few minutes later, the door opened and Farhan appeared from the other side. He is dressed in blue and white checked shirt and black denim. He is surprised on seeing Eifad at his doorsteps. He quickly managed to mask his surprise with a smile.

'What a surprise to see you here?' he said looking at her top to bottom as though assuring what he is seeing is really her.

'Won't you ask me to come in?' she raised her eyebrow.

'Oh! Yeah, yeah. Come in.' Farhan stepped aside and Eifad walked in.

'Woah!' Farhan exclaimed as Tansen entered carrying the huge Canvas, which was so skillfully gift wrapped that Farhan couldn't make out what it was.

Eifad gestured Tansen to leave. He gave a small nod and walked out.

'Open it.' Eifad said closing the door behind her. Farhan nodded and began to open it. At one point, curiosity took over his patience and he almost tore the gift wrap.

Farhan took a step back and stared at the painting astounded. He has seen Eifad's painting but never his own portrait. He is speechless. Eifad bit her lower-lip to suppress her smile.

'So?' she asked after a while when she could no longer hold back her own excitement. Her ears dying to hear his compliments.

'You made this?'

'Of course.' Eifad sounded little annoyed. Farhan turned his head and looked at her, he still looked dazed.

'Amazing.' He managed to say. Eifad blushed slightly as he went on to compliment her further, of course, after he had found his voice. Eifad watched him happily as he excitedly looked for a spot to hang the painting.

'Though hardly anyone comes to my home, I want it to be right in front of the door...the first thing someone should see is this painting.' He said looking around. Eifad had a wave of strong desire to pinch his cheeks but she resisted.

'Good luck finding the spot.' She said wearing her sunglasses. Farhan looked at her slightly disappointed.

'You are leaving?' he said with a slight pout.

How adorable, Eifad thought but quickly composed herself, 'Farhan, I need to go, today is the first day of the meeting. I must talk to Kim also. in the afternoon will be Gaurav's interrogation.' She explained.

Farhan nodded. As Eifad walked Farhan quickly came in front of her and opened the door for her. Eifad frowned at him.

'Don't try these chivalries with me. I am not one of those women who will be floored with your attempts.' She smirked at him.

Farhan simply beamed at her, 'All the best, Sweetheart.'

Arghh, again with the sweetheart, Eifad rolled her eyes and walked out. 

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Eifad painted a life-like portrait of Farhan, for the first time. What is happening to her? ;) And Farhan he doesn't miss a chance to try to impress her :D :D

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