Destined To Be.

Chapter 9

Ayla,

"Ayla, Mamma says to come down for dinner." Aqsa pokes her pretty little face into my room. I look up to see her expectant face waiting for a reply.

"Tell Mamma, I'm not hungry now, I'll grab something later." I turn back to reading my book. I hear her closing the door and soon the bed dips as she sits across from me.

"What's the matter sis? You've been very quite for the past few days". Aqsa waits for me patiently as I try to answer without breaking down in front of her.

Clearing my throat, "I'm okay Aqsa, it's just my time of the month and you know how I get." I continue to look down at the book, hoping she will let it go.

Suddenly my book is whipped out of my hands. I quickly make a grab for it but my little sister is having non of it.

"Give it back Aqsa!". I fold my arms giving her a dealthy stare. She rolls her eyes and scoffs.

"Seriously sis, you should work on that! That look has stopped working ages ago, you know I'm not five anymore." She then scoots closer and waits for my reply.

Suddenly the door is pushes open and Inaya stands in the doorway. "Er, what are you two doing here, Mamma says dinner is ready, so best come down now." She makes to go but quickly turns back and looks at the two of us.

"Actually, what is going on here? Is everything alright?" she walks into the room and stands in front of us with a look of concern.

Shoot, Inaya must not know about my feelings or she will March down James's house and give him a piece of her mind, practically forcing him to return her beloved sister's feelings.

I mean her heart is in the right place, bless her soul. But she needs to get it Into her lovely head, that life is not always going to go your way.

" Nothing sis, just feeling a bit down ". I give Aqsa a discreet squeeze and she shakes her head in return.

"Uh please" Inaya rolls her eyes. " I know you haven't been yourself for a few days now. What has James done now? "

What!!!!

How does she know!!!

"Er, James!!" I act offended, which I'm shitty at by the way. "What does he have to do with anything?" I share a look of dread amonsgt Aqsa.

Inaya should not be aware of my feelings. All hell will break loose as she is has a huge gob. She is not good at keeping secrets. It's not her fault, she can't help herself. Or so I keep telling myself.

She walks into the room and glares at me then Aqsa. "I know Ayla." Her voice is calm, but she is tapping her foot impatiently, indicating she is not stupid and I should acknowledge the fact and fast.

"I don't know what you're talking about, come on Mamma is waiting for us. I'm starving." I quickly make to go, Aqsa nods her head discreetly and joins me. Inaya has no choice but to follow.

"Ayla, you will tell me about James one way or the other. I know something is going on sister dearest." She follows not far behind, insistent on finding out the damn truth.

"Nothing. Nothing is going on Inaya. Just let it go. James's has Farren." I quickly make my way downstairs, desperate to get away from my nosy sister.

"Huh, right!! Farren is just a playmate for James. I see the way he looks at you sis." I instantly stop midway and Aqsa collides into me. steadying ourselves , I turn and look at my sister who happens to have a smug look adorning her pretty face.

"What..what are you talking about Inaya?" My stupid face is blushing and my sisters notice the fact.

"Oh my beautiful, oblivious Ayla, how can you not see the way that boy is around you?" She comes over and puts her arm around me, pecking me on the cheek smiling like crazy.