Naina was in her bed when she her phone beeped,she immediately took her phone as she was expecting Zain's text.

Sami: 'Hey!'

'Hi.' She replied.

S:'How are you?'

N:'I am good,do you want something?'

S:'Now what's the plan? How can we let them get to see each other?'

N:'I don't know,i am a little afraid too,she is my friend,i feel like betraying her.'

S:'You guys are free from 10 onwards tomorrow?'

N:'Yeah.'

S:'Take her out to a cafe,let her choose the location and then text me,I'll do the rest.'

N:'Okay.'

S:'And you are just helping her,its not betrayal,she told you already that she likes him too.'

N:'Yeah she did but still..'

S:'Relax Naina,everything will be good.'

N:'I hope so.'

S:'Don't worry,I am with you.'

N:'Hm.'

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Next day

"This cafe is quite nice,its my first time here Esha." Naina spoke admiring the cafe.

"Glad you liked it,next time come with your Husband." Esha laughed.

"I surely will,he is just super busy these days."

"I know right! Anyways what should we eat?" Asked Esha.

"Something like pasta I guess?" Naina replied and then they heard an intruder. "Can we sit ladies?" It was Sami who spoke and alongwith him was Usman.

"Yeah s..sure." Naina got up to sit beside Esha,making room for them to sit.

"So how are you Naina and Esha?" Asked Sami.

"We are good..excuse me,I have to place the order." Naina got up.

"I'll come with you."

"Its okay Esha,keep him company...I have to place order for us too."Sami went behind Naina.

Esha was nervous as hell sitting infront of him,she took her phone out of her pocket and trying to avoid his gaze.

"Why do you avoid me?" He finally spoke up.

"I don't."

"Yeah you just run away from the place where you see me or hear my name."

"I..

"You know that was not a damn prank back then when I...i told you what i felt for you."

"Y..you never showed up again,I..th...thought that was just some fun game for you."

"I came to you countless times Esha but you always turned your back at me,you could have just simply said no."

"I.."

"You could have just said no and I would have never bothered you again..heck! I never did,I had all the means but It wasn't some kind of game for me.

"Look at me now,let's sort this out once and for all."

She looked up to see him directly looking in her eyes.

"Do you like me?"

"I..

"Just tell me yes or no Esha,The past year bothered me like crazy,I can't get you out of my head." Usman was desparate to know her answer.

"But I don't know you." She replied.

"You want to know me? Do you?" He asked.

"Do you still want to marry me?" She asked hesitantly.

"I do." He was determined.

"But why?" She asked.

"It was love at first sight for me Esha,I know it sounds crazy but I fell in this crazy thing,I tried to suppress all of this but after a year of fighting with my ownself,I proposed to you that day,the rest is history." He explained.

And he heard her chuckle,he looked up to see the tear in her eyes as if she was controlling herself from crying.

"I am sorry,excuse me." She ran to the restroom as she was unable to control her tears.
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"Do you think they will talk?"

"I told him everything and he agreed that he'll talk...it was so hard to convince him."

"I hope all goes well."

"Don't worry...you don't know how crazy he's been for this past year,everytime she avoided him...he would literally lock himself in the room and not talk to anybody."

"Don't mind but your friend is a bit weirdo,he should have texted her or anything...if you like someone,be a man and tell them as simple as that."

Sami chuckled "That's not as simple."

"Why not,what worse can happen?"

"Rejection...and avoidance."

"But atleast you won't be burdened by what's in your heart,you'll be liberated."

"Wow Naina,too cool." He mocked her.

And she chuckled.

"I think we should go." She replied.

"We haven't placed any order yet." He remindid.

"Oops,i forgot."

"I completely understand,now tell me what you want?"

"No its fine,i can do it myself."

"You can pay me later."

"No,no.."she was about to speak when her phone rang.She took out the phone to see it was from Zain,a smile erupted on her face "Can you order creamy pasta only 1 serving for us?" She said.

"Yeah sure take your call."

'Wassup Naina?' She heard Zain's voice.

'Nothing,I just came out with Esha.'

'Oh girls date?'

'Yes.' Naina smiled.

'Can I ruin your date then?'

'No,it will be super awkward.'

'Chill Naina,I was just kidding and dont feel awkward,we are friends first.'

'I know but don't come.'

"Ma'am I placed your order,I am gonna go sit at table for now."

'Who is with you?'

'Ah no one,just a waiter.'

'And he is sitting at your table?'

'No..its not'

'Why did you lie Naina,if you are out with your collegues,what's the big deal?'

'No its not like that.'

'Are you two alone?'

'No i came with Esha.'

'So?'

'Our seniors joined us as they saw us in cafe.'

'Your seniors?'

'Yes Sami and Usman.'

'Ok cool,enjoy.'

'Wai...'

And the line was cut by Zain.

"What do i do now,I shouldnt have lied...I should have told him...Oh God!" Naina was tensed as hell thinking about Zain.

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"Hey Usman,where is bhabhi?" Sami asked as he saw his friend alone at the table.

"I told her everything." He replied plainly.

"So?" Sami asked.

"I don't know,I just dont know why she was crying?" He sighed.

"Its okay man,sb theek ho jaye ga." (Everything will be alright.) He patted his shoulder.

Usman sighed "hope so...anyways where is Naina?"

"She was on call with someone." Sami replied.

And they saw Naina coming. "Where is Esha?" She asked as she approached them.

"She went to restroom I guess." Usman replied.

"I am sorry but I have some emergency so we gotta go." She picked up her bag along with Esha's.

"Sb theek hai Naina?" Asked Sami.
(Everything alright?)

"Yeah and i'll pay you for pasta tomorrow,thanks." She said running quickly towards restroom.

"Boom,date spoiled." Sami sighed as he saw them rushing out of the cafe.

"It was my date,not yours." Usman seemed more tensed.

"I set this up with Naina for you."

"Hey dont tell me you are trying to ask Naina out?"

"Well,you can say so...I told you I like her."

"You are gone my brother."

"I can't control it you know...same as you."

"Have you gave her any hint?"

"No but i will talk directly to her."

"What if she likes someone else?"

"What if she doesnt?"

"Okay Mr optimist."

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"Esha stop crying girl,its alright...its alright."

"I dont know why i am crying but i cant control,thank you for the resturant escape,I can't face him."

"Its ok Esh,its okay." She was calming her friend down hiding her own anxiety.

"But why did he came back out of blue...why he says he cant get me out of his head?" Esha was mumbling.

"Because he loves you girl."

"But why and how?"

"Relax Esh,calm down,he simply loves you and you will not avoid him anymore...give him clear cut answer,either yes or no."

"Hm..I'll." She sniffed hugging Naina as she patted her back.

"Sorry,meri waja sy humara pasta cancel ho gya." (We couldnt eat pasta because of all this) Esha apologized not knowing whats the actual reason behind it.

"Its okay girl,relax...you'll have to just ask me out again for my pasta treat and i'll be super ready." Naina said and they chuckled.

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A month later...

Naina and Esha were chit chatting in their classroom as the lectures got over,Naina was teasing Esha about Usman as she finally accepted his love...but still they weren't on talking terms as Esha was too shy and Usman gave her the space...he simply wants to wait till he marry her...he was just happy with her yes and he was planning on sending proposal to her home officially.

"Sami was saying that Usman has some surprise for you." Naina told Esha.

"What surprise and why?"

"Umm...its valentine dumbo."

"Oh."

"And they are coming here."

"Why? Lets go out...i am not meeting him like this,I cant." Esha freaked out.

"Chillax girl,I am right here with you,ain't going anywhere."

"Wassup ladies?" They saw Usman and Sami with at the door.

"Nothing...just chit chatting." Naina replied with a smile.

"Umm...this is for you." Usman handed Esha an envelope.

"What's this?" She was confused as she took the envelope from his hand while Naina was curious and smiling ear to ear.And Sami's whole attention was on Naina.

Esha opened the envelope and it has a rose petal in it on it was written happy valentines day love.Esha was as red as tomato looking at that and Naina was smiling like crazy as Esha muttered thanks.

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It was Zain's last exam and he knew Naina will be waiting for him so they can go back home together not before having a lunch party at the restaurant...yes they call their dates as party...that was their style,it felt less awkward and relaxing. So he headed to her classroom.
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"Um...Naina?" Sami called.

"Yes?"she turned towards him,he was holding a rose in his hand looking directly into Naina's eyes.

"This is for you."

"But why?"

"Because I love you."

"What?" She was confused as hell.

Esha was shocked too.

Meanwhile Zain came...and he saw Sami holding a rose infront of his wife speaking
"You told me Naina that one should express his love so he'll be liberated...I love you from the day I furst saw you in the cafe asking for those pharma notes."

Naina was stunned and frozen at her place when felt someone holding her hand and dragging her from there. "Chlo yahan sy Naina."

Everyone was shocked.

"Zain bhai,ye kya kr rhy hain ap,meri baat sunein mai sach mein Naina ko psnd krta hun." (What are you doing Zain bhai,listen to me,I really like Naina.) Sami spoke going behind them.

"Don't You Dare!" Zain said with his eyes full of rage,he was visibly fuming with anger as his grip tightened on Naina's wrist while she was unable to comprehend anything.

"She is his wife." Esha whispered which was audible to everyone in the room.

And the flower dropped from Sami's hand.

And there was silence in the room as if the strom is about to come.

"Oh shit,Sorry Zain bhai." Usman apologized and went near Sami to comfort him.

Hey guys...
How's the chapter without Mirha and Arham?
Anyways...any guesses what Zain will do next?
Babyee
Until next time🥱🌚