You Have Been Mine Since I Saw YOU (On Hold)

Chapter 23

The morning was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the land. The raindrops remained still on the window bars. The wind made the tree branches dance. A strong gust of wind blew through the curtain which stroke Taniya's hair made her bit shiver.
Taniya sat across the table writing her final year project. Her final exams will be starting on the last of the current month. Before that she needs to submit her project. Taniya is impassioned, after all she is going to graduate from the university next month.

THREE years has been passed. Many things has changed. For better but for worst too. She became more silent and never shared her thoughts or anything with her ummi like she used to. Her ummi was so worried and tried to talk with her many times but Taniya always shrugged it and never opened up. Atlast her ummi put a fullstop in trying.
Lima would be there everytime whenever Taniya needs anything. Zami is still not aware of these things. Taniya decided it is no use to tell her as it is past which is forgettable. Zami also noticed the changes in Tanu but didn't asked her about it.

Taniya concentrated on her studies more than anything.

Azhal left for America three years ago which was painful for many others. His mommy and Ameer was devastated. But they would talk everyday and share everything to eachother. Azhal graduated MBA and now working in a private company.

Taniya got to know about Azhal's whereabouts through Ameer. She doesn't know if she should wait for him or not. But she is hoping for his arrival soon. Because her brother is thinking about her marriage and even mentioned about it once.
She doesn't love Azhal now but deep down in her heart she still likes him.

She was browsing some information regarding her project and her phone's ringtone went off.
Tring..... Tring...

"Assalamu alaikkum Zami."

"Va alaikkum salam Tanu... Its been many days since we go out, so I was thinking of going out today and lets chill."

"No Zami, I can't. My project is still incomplete. I need to finish it as soon as possible."

"Come on Tanu.., you can complete it later."

"Well where are you planning to go?"

"Lets go to the park."

"Ok I will ask ummi and inform you."

"Ok babe..."

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Taniya's POV:

"Hello.. Assalamu alaikkum ummi."

"Va alaikkum salam Tanu. Why did you call? Do you need something?"

"Umm.. Zami called and asked wether we could go to the park for a walk?"

"Yes beta.. you can go and refresh yourself for a bit."

"Ok ummi see you later."

I disconnected the call amd texted Zami.

"I am in."

A few seconds later my phone ping with a notification.

"I will be there in 10 minutes." Zami replied.

I went to get ready and was putting the sneakers, I heard the honk of Zami's car.

I saw Lima in the passenger seat so I took the back.

Within five minutes we reached there. I am having void of emotions in me. Its been three years since I came here. This is the same park where I saw Azhal for the first time. After the incident I never came here as it will take me back to those days. Even I stopped going Zami's house after that.
I will ask her to come to my home or Lima's house. Or we will meet in a cafe or something.

I come out of the car before Zami felt suspicious. She will always caught me when I am in my own thoughts. And ask if I am alright. She knows that something has happened to me but she never dragged on it. She gave me space whenever I need. But she will be there with me everytime. I am thankful to Allah for giving them in my life. Without them I don't know what will I do.

We walked for an hour around the park and sat on a bench.

"Yaa Allah.. Am so tired.. Now I understood the value of working out. In sha Allah we need to start working out guyss.. " Lima sighed.

"In sha Allah.. but with exam and project it is not possible to workout daily. But we can go to gym once in a week. What say ?!" Zami asked.

"Yes.. that will do good. I am in." Lima said raising up her hand.

They both turned to me for my answer.

"Umm.. I will ask ummi and let you know."

"Okay.." They both said in unison.

After talking for sometime we decided to leave. Zami dropped me at my gate.

I saw bhai sitting over a couch and talking in his phone.

"What!?!?! Are you serious..? You coming in a week?"

Bhai exclaimed over his phone. OH MY POOR EARDRUMS!! I am pretty sure whoever it is they are dead..

"Azhal.... Am so excited... I can't wait yaar."

I froze.

A...Z...H....A...L

Is he coming back? Will he remembers me? What if he doesnt? What if he changed? What if he have already a girl in his life? Oh Allah what am I thinking...

'Tanu, you have exams and you should concentrate on that.' My mind scolded.

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Azhal's POV:

Living in another country, leaving mommy and friends was hard than thought. I was staying with Seba and her family. And I became close to Seba. She is a good friend in the form of an angel but she will become a devil if she doesn't get what she wants. She still had feelings for me but I succeeded in making her understand that I don't reciprocate the feelings and we both have two different characters which won't fit together.
After graduation I moved to another apartment but aunty and Seba were sad, I mean over sad. I don't know why. Having a proper job and looking after mommy was my dream. I can buy anything for her without worrying about money. But I miss her a lot. I miss Ameer, our football sessions, cafe and everything.

Going back to home after three years makes me all jittery. Calling mommy and Ameer and informing about my arrival and as expected Ameer screamed making my eardrumbs dumb. Allaahhhh, I hope no one was around him otherwise they are dead.

Thinking about these years and  all those moments with someone special makes me dejected. Hoping to see her I drifted to slumber.

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