Alina was ecstatic when she got selected for an internship in Noida's best Architecture firm- Infinite Designs. Her parents were apprehensive, but she was positive and determined. Only if she knew she was going in for a rollercoaster ride that woul...
Fun fact: The song that inspires me for this story is Tum ho aana from Marjavaan. Just like Humnava was my inspiration for Eifad and Farhan *_*
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Alina felt uncomfortable wearing skimpy clothes in his presence. Haider doesn't stare at her, instead walked towards her and engulfed her in a tight embrace. He felt at ease being in proximity with her, like all the negative energy drained from him. He closed his eyes tightly. Alina was stunned and took a moment to hug him back. There was a different feel to the hug, not sexuality but the warmth of companionship.
They broke apart after a long time, Haider lowered his head still clenching her shoulders. Alina frowned and held his face.
'What happened?' She asked with concern. He sighed shaking his head and walked towards the bed. She watched him sit at the edge of the bed. He looked up.
- 'Do you have anything to eat?' He asked softly.
'Huh!' Alina blinked at him.
Farhana and Alina cooked a simple cheese pasta and served it with orange juice. They were worried that Haider might not like the food, but to their relief he enjoyed it and complimented them as well. Specifically, Alina.
'I wish I could kiss your hand for this, Miss. Alina.' He said with a wide smile. Alina giggled forwarding her hand and he took her hand in his. Then, she forwarded Farhana's hand as well. She turned tomato red pulling her hand away. Haider looked dumbstruck, then relaxed as Alina burst out laughing.
'You mind if I spend the night here with you.' – He paused seeing her expressions and quickly added, - 'I will sleep in a separate room.' He said. Alina let out a breath and smiled taking his hand in hers.
'I trust you.' – she blinked slowly at him, - 'Come.' She tugged his hand. Haider smiled uncertainly and let her take him with her. They walked through the kitchen and through a spacious corridor, into the bedroom.
Alina arranged the bed for him and asked him to feel comfortable. He smiled at her and removed his sneakers and then climbed on the bed. Alina bit her lips.
'If you are having second thoughts then I will go to the separate room. There are plenty of rooms here, Miss. Alina.' He said with concern. Alina shook her head and slipped under the duvet with him. Haider smiled and adjusted his head on the pillow. She lay next to him and pulled the duvet to her chest.
'I don't know,' – Haider placed an arm under his head, - 'why she came back? Why now when—' -He turned his head and looked at Alina, - 'I don't sleep, Miss. Alina. I can't even with pills.' He revealed, shocking Alina. She shifted, raising on her elbow and supporting her head against her palm.
'What? You are insomniac too?'
Haider chuckled, - 'I am a freak, yeah!'
Alina shook her head and placed her palm over his, - 'No!' – She looked at him, - 'I am scared of reptiles. So, I am a freak too.' – They smiled at each other, - 'We all have a weakness, a dark past and it is okay. It doesn't make anyone weak.'
