The Sweet lie or Bitter truth

Chapter 10

"The more you read the Quraan the more you will fall in love with the Author"

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I dashed to my classroom as I was very late 'coz I missed my first trip of the bus and waited for another bus to catch up. After reaching I calmed myself on knowing that the bell has not rung yet. I decelerated my race and made my way formally and normally to the class and then I caught a glimpse of a familiar face. When I looked carefully I spotted Fazwan along with his friend was standing near the pillar of the pavement,chatting. The yesterday event rushed to my mind. Oh Allah! I cant face him.I paced to my classroom didn't want to caught in their eyes.

"Zarrafa" Someone...No the most adorable voice called me. 'Shut your thought' my inner voice said.My heart beat quickened and I was totally nervous . I turned towards the direction of voice. There they stand, staring at me and they marched towards me, stood with enough distance between us. I was bewildered that why he and his friend seemed to speak with me something willingly. I stood there blankly.

"Assalamu Alaikum Zarrafa. I'm Tariq Sulaiman, friend of Fazwan and Labwa" His friend introduced himself. "BTW this evening we have a b'day party at my home. So I would like to invite you to attend my b'day party wholeheartedly and kindly accept my invitation. I wish to celebrate my birthday with all my classmates presence." he gladly invited me. I didn't meet both of their eyes. Then someone called Fazwan and he has gone leaving me with his friend. My eyes searched him. I lowered my gaze thinking how I would go to a guy's b'day party. He was not even my friend and not even I knew about him except he was Fazwan's and Labwa's friend. Suddenly I remembered that I forgot to reply to his Salaam till.

"Wa Alaikumussalam warahmathullahi Wabarakathuhu (May the Peace and Mercy of Allah be with you)... Wish you many more happy returns of the day Tariq. May Allah shower his grand blessings upon you Aameen. And.. Umm.. Sorry for the denial. Actually I can't .. I mean I don't like to attend any birthday party" I said silently hoping he would understand.

"Oh Okay. No problem I won't compel you but I would like to have your presence and I would be more happy if you come." He finished. I was about to thank him for understanding . Suddenly I felt a hand smacked my spinal and I turn to saw who that was with fierce and then realized that it was Labwa who fiercely hit me after running a marathon towards me. Such an irritating Crazy girl. She smiled at me and then started her conversation with Tariq. I stood there listening to their convo.

"Hey 'lil b'day boy...what are you doing here? BTW wish you many more happy returns of the day Mr. Big bunny" she mocked and they laughed. Both shook their hands.

"Thank you Miss. Berry boo" He said and chuckled. She then turn towards me and asked "Hey Zar what are you doing here with this bad boy? Tariq were you annoyin' her? I am sure he might annoyed with his idiotic and stupid talk. Oh! Poor Zar, see her face how naive her face became on account of talking with you and couldn't find a way to escape from you" she said with her puffy eyes. I chuckled at her behaviour on mocking Tariq.

"Hey Lab, I didnt do anything and I just came here to invite Zarrafa for my b'day party" he remarked making innocent face.

"Oh..She already said yes, didn't she? I know well about my friend"

"Lab" he said to stop her.

"She will always accompany me. Thank you Zar" she continued .I tried to stop her but she went on with her blathering. Me and Tariq looked at each other bewildered and look back at blathering Lab.

"Lab" again said but turned deaf ears going on praising me.

" I really love you Zar. Thank you so much and now come on let's head to our class. Okay Bye Tariq" She hold my wrist and pulled me without waiting for anyone's response. I was total confused by her act. Oh poor girl.