I Accept Him ✔

CH-6 MORNING MANIA

Next morning, some whispers broke my slumber. Oh, I slept on the couch, in the guest room. And Aqsa was standing in front of me.

"Mr Kaiser, wake up." She whispered, to not startle me.

"Yeah?" I yawned.

"Where am I?"

"At my home."

"Why!?"

"Because last night you were not in the state to go back to your home."

"Last night? What happened last night?" she seemed confused.

"Don't you remember anything?"

"Not clearly. I went to the garden, stood on a pedestal, then you came there, we sat in your car. I don't remember what exactly happened."

"I think, you drunk alcohol last night."
I stood up to leave.

But she blocked my way.
"What?" She was shocked.

"I think so, that you were drunk."

She remained quiet and shocked for few moments like she was trying to solve a puzzle.

"Oh! It was that witch!" She suddenly shouted.

"Witch?"

"My half-sister Faiza. I remember that she came to me. I even said rude words to her, still she didn't protest. As I sipped my cold drink, she went away with an evil grin on her face. Now I understood everything. She would have mixed alcohol or any other substance in my drink."

"Are you sure it's her deed?"

"I am hundred per cent sure."

I wonder, why she hates her sister. What if she is her half-sister? As an elder sister, it's Aqsa's responsibility to mend up things with her. Every family has some problems, but it doesn't mean they would deny the fact that they are a family. It's really hard to live alone in this evil world. We need someone as a support, as a backbone. I think I am destined to live and die alone. But I feel really sad when others disrespect God's this gift, family.

"Leave it. Get freshen up." I tried to alter the topic. Simply because it was a very sensitive topic for me, which always made me emotional.

"But clothes? I am tired of wearing this heavy gown."

"The clothes that you wore yesterday at the office are in my car along with your purse. I'll bring them."

She looked at me, wondering at my way of solving problems or thinking that I notice her. I raised my eyebrows as a gesture to ask, "what happened?"

She shook her head and went to the bathroom.

I immediately went to the car, brought her clothes and purse to the guest room and went to get ready.

I live in a craftsman bungalow, which is surrounded by lots of greenery. It isn't very big, because big houses are depressing for me. And I don't like to show off. I am all alone, then why waste money on a large bungalow.

I have servants, but they are not allowed to stay for long hours, they leave as soon as their work finishes. Because I am used to be alone... with my feelings and fears.

But Jashn is allowed to come whenever he wishes. However, he doesn't come often, due to his hectic schedule. It's his favour on me that he at least comes for lunch to my office. I know I trouble him a lot. But I just do it to make sure he is not excluding me from his life. He is precious to me as a brother, I don't like being ignored by him. And he understands me, that's why he happily accepts all my punishments. He would not protest even if I hit him at his handsome face. I am glad, I have a true friend like him.

It's been three days since I met Aqsa. And I think we got too close. Even with Jashn, it took me months to befriend. But Aqsa.... at the first meet I felt a need of her in my heart. Yes, I need her.

Only I know how I controlled my laughter when I came to know she didn't know my name. That's why I immediately ordered her to leave so I could laugh freely.

Then I understood I need this girl, she is interesting and... entertaining.

But last night I got to understand that she has hidden an unending grimace behind her mask of humour.

Funny people are the most depressed in this world.
I read it on the Internet.

But I never believed it. I am also depressed, but I am not funny. I am the opposite of funny.

Now after meeting Aqsa, I realised that this statement is true to some extent.

But I have to admit, last night I found a friend in her. She is just like me. I hide my pain by being an arrogant Devil. While she hides her pain by being a humorous Jester.

I prepared breakfast. I am proud of myself for being a very good cook.

I must say, guys are good at cooking. The only problem is just that they think it doesn't suit them, it will harm their reputation, it will harm their superior status in the house.

But trust me, learning to cook would add a feather in a guy's cap. It gives them the honour of being a gentleman.

That's a different thing that I am being honoured to be a "mental man" rather than a gentleman.

I sat on the head chair at the dining table. It's saddening to sit alone at a dining table.

At the same time, Aqsa came there. I forgot I have a company today.

"Have some breakfast." I offered.

"Yeah, I am really hungry."
She sat on my right side. Both of us began eating.

At this moment, we were not behaving like a boss and a Secretary, but two friends. Freely talking to each other. Feeling comfortable in each other's presence. Something very rare for a person like me.

"Omelette is delicious." complimented Aqsa. Her cute smile was a sight to see. She smiles very often, but not heartily. It would be more like a facade to hide her true feelings. But the one she passed me just now was a real one, which reflected her true self.

"Thanks, I cooked it."
She just smiled in acknowledgement. Back to her stupid fake smile.

Wow! When I ignored the fact that she prepared the schedule while waking up till midnight and didn't appreciate her efforts, she taunted me. I had heard her mimicking my tone.

Well, she mimicked me very well.

But now when I cooked such a portion of delicious food, only for her, she just gave me a weak smile.

So generous of her.
Now should I taunt you, Miss Nawaz?

But Mr Taha Kaiser, she just did "Tit for Tat". You ignored her efforts, she ignored yours. So next time don't forget to praise her.

Suddenly I heard her saying something unbelievable.

"Mr Kaiser, please marry me."

She proposed to me!?

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I am feeling like it's been ages I updated a chapter.