The Colours of Dawn

Chap 2: A Daring Adventure

As I enjoyed the view of my new city, it made me more and more excited to reach my destination. So many things have changed since my last visit, and the memories are all shady. I reached out for my phone to text Nanu. Meanwhile, his words came to my mind. I should apologize to Dad for the morning.

I prepared my sweet puppy tone as I dialed in to hear his voice,

"I'm sorry, baba. I shouldn't have disheartened you today...."

But instead, I heard a female voice from the mobile operator.

What an idiot I am. He is always busy during this period. Maybe I shouldn't disturb him.

I lone tear unknowingly escaped my eyes.

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I reached my first terminal. The uncle was very cordial to help me out with the luggage even though I insisted. I wanted to pay him a little more but he went on only taking his fare.

After bidding farewell, I directly headed to cherish my temptation. I ordered myself a large pizza with extra cheese and my favorite chocolate cake with a cherry on top.

I settled myself before the table. And at last, which summed like ages the order finally arrived. My eyes became glittery seeing those dishes after so many years.

Saying Bismillah (Starting in the name of Allah), I popped a huge slice of pizza into my mouth. I couldn't control myself from moaning as the extra layer of cheese started melting in my mouth.

I treasured my precious moment but sadly even before I could take a second bite, I was halted by a huge smack on my back.

Thanks to Allah, it happened before I took the bite, or I surely would've choked by the blow.

"What in the world?"
I charged after calming down.
But stopped right at the sight behind me.

Luckily the person behind me was not my nutritionist, nor was my father, but that person was far more dangerous than that.

"Sana!?"

I was amazed by her sight but shocked at the same time.

"Reeti Mirza, don't you think you should be guilty?"

There she goes. You know you're in trouble when you're called out by the full name and of course not to mention by your very best friend.

"For what?"

I tried to make an innocent eye. Yeah 'tried' but my poor little act couldn't bear the upcoming roar.

"WHAT IS THIS???"

She pointed at the pizza which was poorly begging me to taste it.

"Oh! About that. Umm, Look I can explain....," I smiled weakly.

"What explanation? You can even start without me? How absurd!"

She frowned pouting her lips. Alright, that means I've no choice left but to convince her.

Giving up, I gave my best puppy look and held on my ears with both hands to confess.

"I'm so so so sorry."

"Ok. Ok. Stop being melodramatic. But this is a final warning."

Great! That worked well. But guess that wasn't the end.

She gave me an awful gaze, followed by a huge lecture while dancing her finger before my eyes.

I barely controlled my laugh as my dear bestie acted as an outstanding teacher. However, I pressed my lips to look a little serious.