Introverted Love!

Chapter 16

Sunday mornings were made for sleeping in and thats exactly what i did. Last nights pebble message had freaked me out and i had sat most of the night thinking about what he meant. Yes he wanted to get married to me....why? To solve the mum problems and save the business or who knows. I decided i would again face my demon head on. But first i would sleep.
At 11.30 i heard a knock on the door and then some wheels rolled in
'Luke go away' i mumbled and turned around
'Maya your dad is calling you' he sounded annoyed i couldnt understand my dad never called for me what was wrong?
'Why is he ok?'i jumped up and ran down as i heard Luke behind me 'You might wanna change first' Huh why would i do that i just continued running down the stairs to the study when i heard voices but i was too late they saw me and i sheepishly walked in at this age wearing a spongebob t-shirt. My face burned as i realised Zainab and Zack were sat across from my dad in his study.
'Beta, Zaianb has come to see you as promised why are you still in your night clothes?'
For the second time now i saw Zack smile only this time my heart didnt melt my face did from embarrasment
'Hi Zainab' i forced a smile
'Salam Maya baji sorry to wake you we just thought we'd go down to the beach today since the weather is nice and i wanted you to come'
'I would love to I'll just go change' i said quickly backing out of the room

I rumaged through my closet for something appropriate to wear while Lizetta packed my handbag with essentials
'I can't believe you two are not coming' i moaned
'Wouldnt want to ruin your date now would we' spat Luke, i knew he wasnt exactly a fan of Zacks i just didnt know why
I went into the bathroom and put on some jeans with red roses embroided on them and a red Adidas t-shirt. Lizetta handed me some white plimsolls and my white satchel packed and ready to go.  I hugged her and ruffled Lukes hair. 'We will hang when i get back' I ran down the stairs putting my hair into a bun as i went.
'Lets go' i sang as i hugged dad and opened the front door. Zainab was right it was a scorching beautiful day. I needed the vitamin D so i resolved to have a good time today and get me some answers.

Zainab sang along to Capital FM most of the 20 minute ride to the beach so i just sat reading a book Lizetta had packed. Everynow and then i would look up at Zack, he had worn a navy blue short sleeve t-shirt and as he drove the veins in his tanned arms bulged. He didnt make eye contact with me once and it drove me crazy i had so many questions.

(Zacks POV)
I had had a moment of madness last night writing the pebble message. A part of me just wanted to keep holding on to her even though i knew she didnt feel the same way and i knew to keep well alone. Zainab had made plans to go over to her house today and like an addict drugged on her presence i had suggested to Zainab that it was a nice day and we should go to the beach knowing full well she would want Maya to come. Sitting across fro her dad in his study felt natural, he had been like a second father to me infact he had done more for me at work then my own dad showing me how to run the business.
It had made me uneasy that Luke was staying here, i know Mr.Pasha had said he'd gotten into an accident but i didnt buy it that lad was bad news. I don't know what he told Maya but she had run in out of breath and in the most adorable spongebob pyjamas. I couldn't help but smile as i watched her notice us and her cheeks burn from embarrasment. She had gotten ready quickly and the drive to the beach was torture, i kept looking at her through the rear view mirror trying to figure out what she was thinking. I wondered what she thought about last night but each time she had her head stuck in that book oblivious to my undivided attention on her since the moment we got into this car. I tried to look away and act normal, i needed to calm down or today would be even more difficult.

(Zainabs POV)
I sang along to the radio calmly but had to try very hard not to laugh at these two idiots in the car with me. Maya and Zack kept sneeking glances at each other, both of them missing the others look. They couldn't relax they were so tense about the others presence in this confined space. They clearly both liked each other but neither of them would act on it. It was hilarious to watch today should be fun. I had text a few friends to come to the beach so as soon as we got there i planned to go off and leave them two alone together. They needed to figure this out.