Over-looked Love

CHAPTER-19

Tuba's POV:

We had lunch , went to the dolphin show which wasn't that good and then had few snacks . It was 7:00 pm and we were heading home .

"Oh no ! I totally forgot that Osaid and Ada wanted some stationary and paints for their upcoming competition . " dad said . 

"It's OK let's take an u-turn and we will get it . " mom said . "Can you please drop me home ? I am really tired . " I said . "It won't take long . " dad said . 

"Mom I feel sick , I wanna go home . " I said in an irritated tone . 

"You sure you don't wanna come ? Who knows we might eat an ice cream on our way . " Osaid said . 

"I am not a baby who will be traded for an ice cream . I wanna go home dad . " I said .

"Lock the door properly , we will be back soon . " mom said as they dropped me on the front porch and drove away . 

I went in , changed into my pajamas and as I was about to lay down , my phone buzzed . It was Esha's elder sister . "Hello . " I said .

"Oh hi Tuba , can you please do me a favor ? Esha has left her charger and handbag in your attic . Can you please get them for me ? I will be waiting on your front porch . " she said . 

"Mmm...I guess you are mistaken cause I don't think so there is anything left upstairs . " I said as I had already cleaned the room yesterday . 

"Can you at least check once ? " she insisted . 

"Hmm...fine I will give you a call if I get any thing . " 

I started climbing upstairs . As I opened the door , I felt some one push me from behind . I fell in and the door closed behind me . I got up fro the floor and tried to switch on the lights but couldn't as the switch board was covered in tape . I started banging the door . I felt a hand grab my wrist and I reacted as I twisted that hand . 

"Whoa ! Calm down you bitchy warrior . " a voice spoke up . "Who is it ? " I asked in a bold voice though I was shit scared . That voice felt quite familiar . As I was busy thinking whose voice was that , the light flickered on to reveal a beautiful room that was once a messy , untidy conference room of EFATH . I looked around to find Esha , Amina , Fatima and many other friends . Esha did 1 2 3 with her fingers as they all burst the poppers and started singing . 

"Happy birthday . " Esh screamed in my ears . "Lower your hoarse voice Esha . " Amy said as I hugged them both . 

"Even I exist I guess . " Fatima said her hands on her hips as I pulled all of them into a warm hug . "Now close your eyes for a moment . " Esha said as Amy covered my eyes with her hands . 

As I opened my eyes , I saw a white beautiful cake kept on a stool and there were presents wrapped in beautiful wrappers kept around . 

"WOW ! " I exclaimed . 

I sat on my knees and blew the unlit candles as every one started laughing . We partied and had really good fun . After a while only four of us were left as everyone left for their houses . 

"Time to open the gifts . " Amy said rubbing her hands . "First mine . " Esha screamed handing over her present . I unwrapped to find a black and white zebra striped sleeveless dress and a maroon pullover . 

"Open this as well . " she said handing over a tiny box . "I found a beautiful stoned casket with a tiny lock . There were a pair of white pearls with TUBA written on one and ESHA written on the other . The pearls were joined together by a small chain . "Thanks Esh , they are beautiful . " I said .