My Life in Pieces✔️:#projectNigeria

Chapter Fourty

Zoeya's POV

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Maybe. Just maybe if I had one eye, I would stop seeing the two sides of people

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Aaryan held my hand quickly from underneath the table. His hands felt cold and I could tell he was angry and scared at the same time. What was she doing here?. Can't we have a happily ever after?. Why does it seem like every step we take there's always one person behind us.

I sighed as she started walking towards us. She was still the perfect rich kid I knew. Her perfect walking steps and heels, she was ever composed. She took a seat across us. I noticed a long scar across her face. She has changed alot shes more darker, Skinner and her skin looked pale. She had bags under her eyes.

"What are you doing here? ". Aaryan broke the silence through gritted teeth.

She fiddled with her fingers. Why is she suddenly shy?. Haunty Sheh you just use red carpet enter here now.

"Aaryan, Zoe". She sighed.

"I mean no harm but I guess coming out here is for a purpose". She rubbed her temples

I scoffed

"I used up all my money to get here and honestly I wanted to meet you guys elsewhere.. Maybe arrange a meeting but I saw you here fortunately".

"So it's money you want?. Of course I should have known. I'll send you some money tomorrow morning". Aaryan said dismissively. All this while I kept quiet watching her silently. Something's wrong and I can feel it.

"No I...... ". She started.

"Leave. Don't you think we've suffered enough from you already. I mean how can you show up your face here after all you've done. You lied to me for three years". Everyone at the restaurant was looking at us right now. Khadeejarh looked scared.

"I'm so sorry. Please find it......".

"I said leave. I and my WIFE were eating before you came". I liked the fact he made sure my position was clear to her but I also felt pity for her. There was something in her eyes regret. But how are we sure it's not another act.

I held Aaryan's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. He turned to look at me and then his features soften.

"Hear what she wants to say". I said to Aaryan as if she can't hear us. I don't want to exchange words with her cause I might end up stabbing her with a fork for good

Aaryan nodded slowly as if asking me if I was sure. I nodded in return and he spoke to khadeejarh "Speak. You're lucky she still has a heart after what you've done". Khadeejarh nodded gratefully

"Where should I start from?". She inquired clasping her hands.

"I don't know. You were the one who said you have something to say. So it........ ". Aaryan started nonchalantly but I cut him.

"From the very beginning". I looked at her squarely.

She nodded and took a deep breath

"I met Ridwan few years ago at a concert. I bumped into him and then some of my things spilled from my bag. I picked it up but only for me to get a call few days later from Ridwan stating my card and a ring fell. Of course I didn't notice cause it was rowdy and at night. They were not important of course but then I couldn't say no.

We went out for lunch and then got to know each other. He was a charming young man who loved me and wanted us to be more than friends but of course I declined. He wasn't rich and moreover I had my eyes on someone else". I took a sharp breath as her gaze landed on Aaryan. She was in love with him.