Over-looked Love

CHAPTER-21

I woke up , did a little packing , took a bath and selected an outfit to wear . I got into the a pair of black jeans on went a white hoodie with white shoes and a magenta colored hijab . "Where should I come ? " I texted Mustafa . "Cafe Latte . " came the reply . 

I reached there and saw Muss siting at the corner table , going through the menu . 

"Hello babes . " he said hugging me . "So how are the preparations and all ? Tomorrows flight right ? " he asked as I nodded . "When are you leaving ? " I asked . 

"After two weeks In Sha Allah . " 

We ordered two coffees with vanilla pastries , spoke for a while and it was time to leave . Then suddenly he asked a question which I wanted to ask him from many days "You sure you won't drift away from me ? " 

"Obvio I won't Muss , I will keep calling you and once you come to India we will meet often . " I said holding his hand . 

"The cities where we both live are quite far from each other , you know that right ? So meeting often isn't possible , maybe once in 2 months . " he said with a slight smile .

"Huh ? Are you kidding me ? " I asked choking on my own breath . 

"I am serious Tuba , am so sorry you have to go through all of this . " he said holding my face in his hands . "Take care baby , stay safe and have a happy journey . Study well and enjoy life and never forget I love you and will always do . I will miss you , love you so much . " he said kissing me . 

I couldn't control my tears , so finally I burst out "Muss I love you too and I will miss you more than you can imagine . I know stuff will change for both of us . No matter what happens , we have to hold on to each other and never let go . " I said through hiccups . 

"Yes yes we will hold on , now stop crying . " he said wiping my eyes . We hugged and he gave me a final kiss and waited till a limo picked me up .

I went to Amina's house "Why do you look so low ? " she asked as she opened the door . "Nothing , just bid bye to Muss . " 

"Don't worry angel , everything will be fine . Now cheer up and don't make me emotional . " she said shaking me by my shoulders . 

We called Esha and Fatima over to Amy's place and the whole day went in talking and only talking . After dinner , we all went to my place and thought of wrapping up the remaining stuff but our eyes did not agree to that so we went to sleep . 

We woke up late , had breakfast , helped mom with her work . "What are the timings of the flight ? " Fatima asked . 

"Tonight 2:30 am . "

"Today I will find an outfit for you . " Esh said opening my suitcase . "You are gonna end up like a joker then . " Amy said to me laughing . "Oh please , I have a very good fashion sense , that is why my blog has so many followers . " she boasted . 

Esh picked up a blue sweatshirt and grey trousers , a grey hijab and white pump shoes . "Wear very little make up or no make up . " she instructed . 

"Are you serious ? Will I have the strength to do make up at 2:30 am ? " I asked .

We video called Mustafa and Zareer and spoke for a while . We had a few snacks and watched     "Batman V Superman : Dawn of Justice " . {m in love with it ❤  }

"We will have to leave by 12:30 am . " dad said . 

It was soon midnight , dad and Osaid loaded the baggages into the car trunk . Esha's dad and elder brother accompanied us to the airport along with Esha , Amina and Fatima . As we reached the air port it was time to board the plane and time to say the worst thing ever - goodbyes . 

"Bye Fatima . " I said as she clung to me . "Won't hug me ? " Esha asked trying to stop her tears . "I will miss you Esh . " I said hugging her tightly .

It felt so weird to see Esha cry cause she isn't the person who would break down so easily . Then it was Amy's turn . My heart sank at the poor sight of her . "Don't make me forget you Amy.....I have already started missing you . " I broke down as I hugged her tightly . 

"Shh...don't cry..see even m not crying . " she said wiping her tears . "Why should we cry ? Stop crying Esh and Fatima , Tuba isn't going any where . It is only a matter of distance , she will always be there in our hearts . And you , you don't have to say bye , it's not the end , it's just like you are going on a long vacation . No go away and come back soon , we will be waiting.....I will be waiting . " she said her voice cracking .

We did a group hug and I went in . As I turned back , I could see Esha and Amy hugging each other and crying . I just couldn't believe I was going , going away from my birth place , going away from my friends who were more like sisters , going away from Mustafa , going away from my WORLD ....

 Finally we boarded the plane . 

Mustafa's POV:

As I was about to fall asleep , my phone buzzed as it was a message from Tuba "Bye , I already miss you , lots of love . 😘😓 " it said . 

"Message me once you land , love you and miss you too 💕 " I replied .

I wanted to drop her off at the air port but couldn't as her dad would be there . I didn't know when would we meet next and I wasn't even sure if things would remain the same between us because long distance relationship is not my cup of tea . Whatever it was I just didn't want to hurt her in any possible way . Still thinking , I fell asleep . 

Esha's POV:

I had to take Amy along with me as her condition was so miserable . "Go to sleep Amy , you will surely make yourself sick . " I said as she was sitting at the edge of the bed , thinking about some thing very deeply . Even Fatima had come along with and had already fallen asleep . I thought of texting Mustafa but looking at the time I changed my decision and went to sleep .