Another chance

Chapter 3 Flashback

3 weeks earlier

Izna's POV:

Who the hell is disturbing my sleep early morning, I groaned. Picking up to realise its this idiot boo. Poor him, I couldn't help but lash out at him, he knew how much  I hated being disturbed early morning and that too when I was on leave, but the moment he said baby boo I'm in trouble, I need your help. Can you meet me in an hour please? This is urgent. My sleep vanished and I was now questioning him without ends. He said meet me and I'll tell you everything. Now goodbye beauty sleep and I found myself pacing around my room thinking what could be the matter... I was soon ready and took my car keys and informed my parents something urgent came up with my friend and I'll be back in a few hours. They asked me to drive safe and don't be too late.

Until I informed them with who and where I was, they had no issues. Besides they knew, all these years, I never did anything to cause them shame or would allow people to point fingers at me. Even though at first they were not okay with the ideas of me being close friends with guys, but eventually they came about, realising I'm not doing anything wrong and I knew my limits well. Plus point, they knew all my friends, not very well, but I can say they liked that their daughter was in good company and safe hands when they met the group a few times.

I got to our usual meeting spot which was by a lakeside, this was our favorite place to spend time. It was so serene and beautiful. I could never cease to be amazed each time by the creation of Allah SWT. Soon he was there and took his place next to me after saying salaam. I was staring at him for him to tell me what happened. He seemed lost, disturbed and lacked sleep. Even though we never really touched much and knew our limits, I couldn't help squeeze his hand and reassuring him. He then began telling me how long time back he had a friend or atleast he thought so. They were great buddies but with time, he came to realise that the guy was jealous of him and always wished for whatever Arhan had. He had caused a lot of troubles before and because of which they had a bitter fight but not before the guy promising to destroy Arhan's life and take away the things he love the most. And now he was back in town and messaged Arhan to get ready to lose his most beloved friend Izna.

To say I was shocked would be an understatement... I didn't know what to think of, like was this a joke? How did he even know about me? and what the hell could he do that would take me away from Arhan? I realised that if I started panicking, how would I be able to take care of Arhan and tackle this little piece of shit. So I told him relax, take a chill pill boo. So many people tried a lot of ways to break our friendship but pathetic people, nothing worked. In fact, our friendship grew and so did the trust between us. Let's sit and watch him make a fool out of himself. No one can take your baby boo away from you other than Allah SWT, understood? He's a mere insaan, you know about the Ayat Quran that says: They planned and Allah planned too. But Allah is the Best of Planners! So we'll leave him in Allah's hands, okay boo? Now please, relax and get back to your old self, I don't need a zombie in my life, and with that said, I saw his smile and then we both broke into fits of laughter.

Two days had passed and there was no news of that jerk of a blackmailer. I told Arhan it must have been a joke, it was nothing serious. He said I don't think so, he must be planning his satanic move for which he needs time and a good strategy. I decided to plan a group fun time and we decided to go Karting, which boo loved since no one could beat him in that. I went to pick Arhan up since his house was on the way and threw the keys at him and said you're driving lazy bum, I'm tired and sleepy and yawned. He smirked and said as usual, nothing new. Ofc little baby needs her sleep and started laughing hysterically which earned him a smack on his arm. He winced and said ouch miss black belt it hurts. I said that's exactly what happens when you mess up with me. With that we started jamming loudly to our fav songs with crazy moves and steps. I'm sure people must be thinking we're two mentals that ran away from the mental hospital but hey who cares! [wink]

We had a great day with our group of friends, the game competition and Arhan who won like always but had to offer me his trophy else I'd whine about it and sulk haha. I was so happy so see Arhan smiling and carefree like he used to be and unknowingly I was smiling looking at his smiling face which earned me a lot of awww. Look at her lost in her prince charming's smile. I went shut up guys. Please it's high time to come up with a new joke, this is stale now. We soon said our bye and each headed to our direction. We had a great day and on the way back I was looking at the bunch of pictures and our crazy selves and thought how life is beautiful if you enjoy each moment. Soon I drifted to sleep but was woken up by our crazily speeding car and when soon I figured out we were being chased by a few cars and I could only managed a what the hell is happening? 

The chase continued and as much as I thought it's an adrenaline rush like movies showcase it but hell, I'm scared like shit and I can't stop the supplications and ayat ul kursi. I kept sobbing and praying that we find a way out. Alhamdulilah we managed to dodge them but soon Arhan's phone beeped indicating of a message. He looked at it, looked at me, and then said shit. Sorry but we cannot go home. Neither yours nor mine. That piece of shit said he's waiting for us. Run how much we want but at the end we'll have to come home and that's where he is waiting. Come soon lovebirds.

I said no Arhan, I need to get home, you know my parents, they won't allow me out of the house for the whole night. Please let me just call my dad and inform him. He said no we can't, he's keeping an eye on everyone and he said a single wrong step and Izna will face the consequences. I went what the hell Arhaan, what can he possibly do? I'm not scared of him, to which he raised an eyebrow and I went fine he does scare me bloody psychopath, but he can't do anything to take me away from you. I already know about him, so what's the deal? He said I don't know, but let's think about it over the night and then tomorrow we'll go to your house and talk to your parents about this. I kept on arguing saying no but he soon convinced me saying it's not safe, it's just one night. You trust me right? I said ofc I do, that's a stupid question. So I asked what now? We could go to a friend's house which was nearby, but he said he doesn't want to involve anyone else unnecessarily, he's already got me in trouble because of that. He suddenly said look there's a small hotel here. Let's just be here for the night. He was gonna take 2 single bed rooms and I was like no, just give us on double room and told him why spend for nothing, we're not strangers and besides who's here to sleep so that's okay.

We headed in and he asked me to refresh and he ordered some food. I decided to call my parents and told him I have a problem with the car but luckily I came to drop my friend Sana and she asked me to stay over tonight and her dad will get the car fixed tomorrow. I said I would have asked you but it's too late and luckily I'm not alone. I'll be back tomorrow morning. He didn't seem too convinced, but then said okay take care and if the car is still not okay he can come pick me up. I said yeah don't worry I'll keep you informed. I said dad I got to go, Sana's mum is waiting for dinner. Soon after I hung up, I began sobbing and it was the first time I lied to my dad like this. In that moment, to calm me down, he just hugged me and said sorry it's all happening because of me. It seems I'm a bad omen. I never got my parents love as such, and now that I have you, I don't want to lose you baby boo. What will I do without you? I managed to say shut up stupid. You're my good luck and sorry to disappoint you but I'm never leaving. You'll have to bear me for life boo. He smiled and just broke free and allowed my pleading lungs to catch some air.