Chapter 03 : Mohabbat

Vishva

@Guruvishva

Chapter 03

 ▌│▌║ Mohabbat ║▌│▌

Aayesha's POV

"Ummm. ..Aayesha..." He started but I cut him off as I thought he wasn't comfortable with this topic. "No problems Aashiq, I guess you have so many confusions within yourself please clear them out "I left out a chuckle.

"Maybe you are right," he said with a small smile. " Ok then back to work ". Then we started our work. I reminded him of the meetings he had that day. Later, it was our lunch break. I went to the canteen to have my lunch with my besties.

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Zaina was sitting in the round table at the corner where we always had lunch. Something was there in her face that I wasn't able to read. I searched for Imran but he was nowhere I roamed around and saw him with our new receptionist.

Zaina is a very friendly girl. She is a different person. Though she is modern in her attire she is somehow a typical Muslim girl just like me which made friendship between us. I and Zaina had all sorts of fun together.

It has been only around six months since I've been with Zaina but she's more than a friend to me. We share everything. She's the only person who knows me well next to Hussain. The thought of Hussain brought a smile on my lips.

Even Zaina was the only person who knew about Hussain. She has always been moral support for me. Whenever I felt low she was there to hold me. No matter what she stood for me and I stood for her.

But I've noticed Zaina from last week. She was not normal something bothered her but she didn't want to open. She always told me when anything bothered her but this time she was dumb. Neither did I want to push her I thought of giving her some time.

I went near the table and looked for Imran for one last time and still, he was chatting actually flirting with Miss. Rosy, our new receptionist. Imran was a carefree cool boy. He was very good in nature but always loved to flirt.

He always remembered me, Ranbir Kapoor, in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. He was just like him. He was handsome and good looking and was always a Shokiii. His only work was to flirt with the girls. And not to forget, girls too easily get glued to him.

Zaina and Imran were childhood friends. But they were totally different in their attitudes. The very first day I joined the office I became a friend of Zaina and then Imran. We three always have a good time.

In these six months, my life has changed a lot but only one thing remained the same. My love for Hussain. No matter what I'll never stop loving you. Unknowingly a smile crept onto my lips when I uttered his name. Even your name has an effect on me, Hussain.

Coming out of my pool of thoughts I went near Zaina. I took a seat opposite her. She was lost in her thoughts that she didn't recognize me until I made a coughing sound. "Hum. .Madam Zaina , how can I help you ?" I just bowed in front of her as gesturing her to order something.

But no I failed. She was still in her thoughts. What's bothering you Zaina ? Please say it yaar. You are freaking me out. I wanted to shout at her yet I controlled myself. I shook her shoulders and asked her what was the matter.

She just shook her head "Ah...Aayesha...umm when did you come?? I was just ..." she was mumbling something. And the next moment I saw her eyes were shifting away from my eyes but somewhere far away.

I followed her eyes and I saw where her eyes were fixed I was literally surprised. She was looking at Imran? What really she was looking at Imran?? Was she hurt seeing Imran with another girl ?!Was she ...?? No this can't be.

But I do feel so. Maybe she's in... No Aayesha don't give yourself to your stupid things. There's nothing like that. But the way Zaina was looking I could feel a pang of hurt in her eyes which I once saw in my eyes...

Flashback
It was Shehry 's (Hussain 's brothers) birthday . I and Hussain planned a midnight party for Shehry. All were set. We invited all our friends.

Waqas, Atif, Manesha, Zoya, and Hammie was there at around 11.30 pm. Hammie was Hussain's s childhood friend and after around 15 years she was back to Texas. After everything was set we all went to wake up Shehry.

" Happy birthday Shehry " we all shouted in unison. Shehry was dumbfounded. First, he was Damn angry that we woke up from his sleep in such a manner. Then Shehry thanked us all and then we cut his cake.

He fed his cake to everyone. And suddenly Hammie came with a cake piece and fed Hussain and kissed him I'm his cheeks. She was a modern girl so it was a way how they showed their love towards friends and it was normal to here I was really uncomfortable with it.

Initially, Hussain was shocked by her kiss but then he genuinely smiled at her. And then he looked on to my side and gave me an assuring smile.
His single smile vanished away from the hurt I had in me myself a few minutes ago I was just about to approach him Hammie was there near him in a wink. She took hold of Hussain's s hand and went to the center of the hall.

"Happy birthday Shehry..May all your dreams come true... Here's a small gift from me and Hussain "

she announced and the next minute I turned aside to look Hussain . The sight showed me that even Hussain was unaware of what was going on.

All of a sudden the light went off. Music was played in the background, And suddenly the lights were on again and the thing which I saw made me difficult to breathe. Hussain hands were around her waist and her hands were on his chest.

Deep in my heart I knew it was just a formal dance but seeing Hussain with another girl made me feel very low. Maybe I'm selfish but I didn't want to see Hussain with any other girls. I know she was his childhood friend yet...

Hum tere bin ab reh nahin sakte
Tere bina kyaa vajood meraa

(I can't live without you now,
What's my existence without you..)

He spanned her around and danced enthusiastically but his eyes never left mine. It held something. I just wanted to push him away from her yet I controlled myself. Every other minute I was composing myself.

Tujh se judaa gar ho jaayenge
To khud se hi ho jaayenge judaa

(If I get separated from you,
I'll be separated from my own self..)

Kyonki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi, ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi, meraa dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

(Because you alone are,
Now you only are
life. You're my life.
My peace, and my pain,
you alone are my love..)

They continued dancing and I wasn't able to get it any longer I walked away from there. It's not that I didn't believe in Hussain or had a thought he cheated on me but Hussain being with any other girl made me feel restless.

I walked on the way my legs took me and I finally reached their garden in the backyard, it was midnight and it was really very cool. I wanted to be alone and this was the right place, I walked along with the garden and I visibly shivered due to the cold breeze until something warm came in contact with my skin.

I turned to look and found Hussain. He covered me with his coat. And in a wink, I was in his arms. I don't know why but all of a sudden I felt lonely and at the thought, he was near me again I couldn't control myself I embraced him in a hug.

At first, he stumbled but then took hold of me. I felt very safe in his arms, I just wanted to be there forever. "If something bothered you, you should have told me to love " Hussain told in my ears. When his breath fanned my ears I felt a wave of shiver running down myself.

I quickly straightened myself and looked away from him. He turned me around and lifted my chin as to face him. "I'm sorry love, I should not have done that. But it was Hammie 's plan I knew nothing about it. She was just a good friend of mine. I'm sorry for hurting you "

When I saw his face I felt a pang of hurt. " No Hussain, I'm really sorry you weren’t at guilt. Actually I love you so much that it hurts. I know she's your friend and it was just a dance yet .... ì bit my lower lip. .I’m sorry Hussain...It's not that I thought wrong of you but.." my words were cut when we placed his finger on my lip.

" Shh....I know love, I know it no need of sorry. But remember if anything bothers you please do feel free to say ". His mere touch and his honest words swelled my heart. I just wanted the time to stop right here: right now.

Then he suddenly went in his knees and asked " May I have a dance with you, love? " ...Every time he called me "love" it made me difficult to breathe. I had no words to say I just nod my head accepting his request.

Jeene lagaa hoon pehley se zyaadaa
Pehley se zyaadaa tumpey marney lagaa hun

(I have started living more than beforee
I have started dying more for you than before)

He held me close, my body molding into his as if we were made for each other. We were made for each other. Placing my hands on his shoulders he danced silently, nothing but short gasps of breath were to be heard. I wanted to say something, anything, but each time I opened my mouth to speak, I felt the softness of his hands against my waist and sighed in content

Main, meraa dil aur tum ho yahaan
Phir kyoon ho palkein jhukaaye wahaan
Tumsaa haseen pehley dekhaa nahin
Tum isse pehle they jaane kahaan

(I, my heart and you are here
Then why are you there with leaning eyelids
I have not seen anyone before as beautiful as you
Where were you before this)

He twirled me around and around until I felt dizzy. In a sway, I fall onto his chest and I could hear his heartbeat which was beating faster just like mine. No words were needed. I visibly shuddered in his mere touch.

Jeene lagaa hoon pehle se zyaadaa
Pehley se zyaadaa tumpey marney lagaa

(I have started living more than beforee
I have started dying more for you than before)

Rehtey ho aake jo tum paas merey
Tham jayein pal ye waheen bas main ye sochoon

When you come and be with me
I just want those moments to stop there

Sochoon main thum jaayein pal ye
Paas merey jab ho tum

I want those moments to stop there
When you are with me

I looked at his eyes which held so much of love in it. He slowly took hold of my hand and gently placed it in his chest and whispered in my ear sending millions of shiver down my spine.

" Aayesha,
Truth be told I'll always want you. Until every sun goes dark in every sky, until I am nothing more than long-forgotten cosmic dust, I will want you. And even then in all of the nothingness, will linger the longing. I am going to say this only once, I love you, In this lifetime, the last and the next within the confines of insanity, maybe.
I don't know why maybe because you are the reason wake up every morning to realize the dream had the previous night.
If there is anything that I would like to say, is Will you marry me. ?"

". I found the reason of my smile, the day I found you. Will you let me be the reason for your smile? " his words brought tears in my eyes. Hussain... I couldn't say anything that I could do was only to hug him." I love you Hussain..I love you more than anything .."

He gently caressed my cheek and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead after a good few minutes he pulled back.

Flashback ends...

" Oyee, Queen if dreaming comes out of your thoughts " Imran shared me out of my thoughts. " Were you dreaming about your prince?" Imran asked me with a smirk in his lips. I pushed his arm and pinched him " Hold your tongue Mr.Imran or I'll. ."

" Or you will. What can you do ? " he repeated me and I took the coke can to throw at him and that's when I noticed Zaina was missing and what happened a few minutes back came in my mind.

"Uff...Imran where is Zaina? She was here a few minutes ago I asked and he frowned his eyebrows. " What? She was here when I came she wasn't there ..." He told me with a confused look. " Ok then I'll look for her you have your lunch," I said and I was about to turn Imran called me.

" Arae buddy. . phone her she'll be here. Why are you going to search " he told and I smacked my gear in ignorance? I took out my phone and dialed her number she didn't answer my phone and I felt something was bad.

" Imran she's not answering my call. I just go and look for her you continue ". I was again held back by Imran. " Aayesha is Zaina having any problem?" When he asked me I gulped the lump in my throat because I myself didn't know what was her problem.

"No..umm..nothing like that Imran. Why do you feel so?" I acted to be cool but he frowned. " Don't lie to me Aayesha ..I knew Zaina since her childhood. I can see she is disturbed. In this whole week, she had hardly talked to me "

" It's not like that Imran. I think maybe she's busy with her work and tired because of it.." I told Imran and I could see he didn't believe it he just shook his head disapproving. " Maybe you guys don't want to share it with me. . it’s ok ..but please take care of Zaina "he told.

I could see and feel the hurt in his tone. " It's nothing like that Imran, and if there is any bothering me or Zaina we will tell you " I reassured him and he smiled and nodded his head. "See you in the evening Imran" I waved goodbye and went in search of Zaina.

Where are you Zaina ??

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Guruvishva2020-06-02 11:35:38