It's Not Just A Mere Attraction

6. I should leave

Zoya POV

I packed all my stuffs and peeked out of my room. The hall was totally silent. I must leave the place as soon as possible. I don't want to cause any trouble to them and just because of that, I can't marry someone who is not my Adhi. Yesterday, keeping in my mind it's already the next day, The people who had been in the house were some huge business tycoons who had tried to blackmail uncle and aunt saying they'd ruin their business if uncle don't get me married to his son. Even though, uncle asked me to keep calm and that he'd take care of me and that he'd inform Adhi to take care of the situation. I didn't want to bother them. The only thing in my mind for now is I SHOULD LEAVE!

I was now at the airport waiting for the 4:30 AM plane to India. I couldn't think of any other places. But I'm sure about not even go the side of New Delhi. Where he is. I know he'll be hurt, but... it's just that I dont want to cause any more trouble.

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The first place I visited was the orphanage I grew up. I had no one else except for my childhood friend who got married to her love at the age of 18 itself and was living near the orphanage. I first thought of visiting her but, planned it for later.

"Excuse me, is mother Amy here?" I asked a lady who assumed to be a teacher here. "She passed away a year ago" the ground beneath me shook and I had to hold the wall by my side for support. The lady helped me to the nearest chair and extended her water bottle which I accepted and asked her,"how?"

She looked sad suddenly,"heart attack" a person who had been my only family. Someone who cared for me and loved me like a mother would, is no more. This information is sudden and unexpected for me. I asked the next question that came to my mind,"Mala ma?" She showed towards the office and I stood up thanking her.

I walked to the office and took a deep breathe before knocking on the door. Mala ma was a maid in her starting years and then now seem to have taken Amy madam's position. After hearing a come in, I walked in and stood looking at her who was looking at a file.

I kept mum standing without a movement not knowing how to start and just when I was about to talk, she looked up from her desk and was shocked and emotion of hurt passed through and she hid it like always."yes? What can I do for you?" She asked in a struct tone she used for outsiders those days. Did she forget me?

"Mala ma..." she stood up and said," Miss. I have some work, it would be grateful if you could say what your here for" I got the hint she was very very angry at me.

She walked to the door and held the know and before she could open the door. I hugged her from back and that's when the shock about madam's death and all the feelings came rushing making me breakdown in her arms. Her body shook indi ating she was also crying.she turned around and wiped my tears. She cupped my cheeks and gave a kiss on my forehead before asking,"where did you go zoya?"

I couldn't make a word with my whimpers.  "Sorry" I said holding my ears. She hugged me and pulled me toward the couch by the window.

"How are you?" I asked and she just sighed and said,"good" she smiled and I asked,"madam?" She nodded and said,"she was old and was weak. You know she had an attack once before you left. Later, she had twice before her death" she stopped in middle and wiped the tear fallen from her eyes.

"She used to always talk about you and Anjali. Anjali never forget to pay her visit. During the last few days she always asked about your whereabouts. Oh yes...." I looked at her who looked as if trying to say something she just remembered. "Your uncle, he passed away but... he had sent a letter for you that he must have written before his last breathe"

She walked to her cupboard and rummage through it and after around 5 minutes she found it.

"This is the one. It was sent just a week ago I remember" I took it and slid it in my bag. After a good day, I went to meet Anjali ready for a banter. I knocked on her door. A small boy who looked around 4 or 5 opened the door."mummy that aunty in your album is here" he said in his cute little voice. "Which aunty...." she came out to the door and stopped in mid sentence.

"Who are you?" Again?same treatment? I'm at the wrong side. I took a deep breathe and said,"sorry. And I miss you" she's soft inside even if she looks rough outside. She hugged me tight making it really hard for me to breathe.

She left me when I was struggling for air. "Where were you idiot" she gave a real slap. Ouch it do sting. "Hey little boy come here" I pinched the little one's cheek and he smiled but looked at his mother. "I'm Zaid" that was the name w planned for her baby doll when we used to play. It was around... 20 years ago.she will remembered that?

I turned to her not sur how she name.... she told before I could open my mouth,"yeah. Your son in law" I beamed and sighed. "I'm not married and I don't have a daughter" she looked confused. "What? Adhi called me a week ago saying he found you and it was yesterday he said he's planning to propose you for marriage" i broke down then and there.

"What happened zoya?" She asked. I hugged her tight and mumbled whatever happened all these time and she made me look at her. "You should to him Zoya. He was all the time in contact with me since you left. He's been a sole financier for our orphanage last few years. He even sent Zainab to Australia to pursue her dream. He'll not let anything harm you. I trust him amd I know you do too" I nodded and left after a tea snack.

I were the hotel I was staying and soon I hit the bed, I dozed  off to sleep. The landline in the room rang. I needed full force to move toward the side table. "Hello" I know my voice is groggy and I didnt care about that.

"Zoya?" I heard his voice...

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"I'm not a kid, you idiot" I screamed when this man continued following me everywhere. He didnt mind peoples gazes when he even followed me to the airport's rest room. Urghh

"I cant let you go on yourself knowing you run away always" I glared and sighed knowing I was at wrong. It was adhi who called me at the hotel room and the shocking news was that he was in the lobby. I invited him to the room and now, we're out for dinner. He had booked two flight tickets for us to leave to his house in delhi.

"Fine" I mumbled and he turned my face towards his holding my chin. "Look at me in the eyes zo.." he said and I hesitated before lifting my gaze from the food. "Do you love me?" I nodded still not leaving his gaze. "Will you marry me?" He asked. When did he take out a jewel box? He opened the cute velvet box revealing a diamond ring.

I was shocked even though I knew this coming when Anjali had told me. I couldn't form a word. I gulped a whole glass of water and turned to him,"you serious? Did you talk about this to your parents? Do they know I'm an.... I'm an orphan?" He placed his palm on my lips before I could ask more questions.

"Calm down babe.... what's up with these questions? It's me asking whether you'd marry me" he said and I couldnt say yes not knowing whether his parents liked me or not. "For your information, uncle Kashyap is planning to adopt you and..." before he could continue I shouted, "what?" All heads shot toward our table. I stood up and walked out of the restaurant, adhi trailing behind me.

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