(This is what he's wearing at the restaurant) ⬆️

Rewritten

Next day

Alif made her way downstairs. She was late for work on her second day.

She quickly parked her car and rushed inside when she arrived.

When she saw Hana, she approached her and said "Hello Hana," smiling. "Hey darling," Hana said, reaching her and hugging her.

"So, I heard that you took good care of shah yesterday pretty well" Hana said
Alif made a confused face. "You mean Yusuf shah" alif said checking in.

"We don't call him Yusuf because he despises the name; instead, everyone refers to him as Shah," Hana explained.

' What....Yusuf is such beautiful name though.' Alif thought.

"Actually, he told me to call him Yusuf," alif remarked as she set down the pen.

"What... that's odd... anyhow, I wanted to express my gratitude to you. You took good care of Shah yesterday, and his father Farhan didn't complain or we would have perished by now," Hana stated sitting back down.

The phone of Hana rang just as Alif was ready to respond. As a result, Alif sends her a farewell wave. She strolls down the corridors. She walks into her office and removes her purse and cell phone.

Farhan POV

It is currently 8 a.m. I went to Yusuf's room to see whether he was awake, but he was already up. "Good morning son," I remarked as I walked up to him. He smiles as he turns around.
"Morning baba"

"Son, are you all right? You're already dressed up and smiling......"
Yusuf chuckles. I embrace him in a hug.

Yusuf said with a smile, "Baba, I'm going to see my doctor."
"Ohhhh... so this is about the doctor, isn't it? What did she do to my son.... I'm really enjoying this new Yusuf."

"I need to get to school, Dad." Yusuf said as he stepped out of my embrace.

"Someone's excited for school"

After 30 minutes, I personally dropped Yusuf off at school waved goodbye and he smiled as he walked away.

While I was driving I remember yesterday when my assistant delivered her information.

Flashback

I for some reason felt nervous or uneasy. I slowly open the file And my eyes landed on her picture.

Name: Alif ahmad

Hight: 5'6

Parents were killed in a car accident three years ago.

Status: single

Lives in a small apartment at waves.

She's half Turkish and half Arab.

"Alif" her name came out my mouth.

"Because of you doctor Alif my son is smiling again."

Flashback ends

End of POV

Yusuf waited for his classes to end so he could eat lunch. When it came time for lunch, Yusuf grabbed his belongings and dashed to the office.

"Shah, what are you doing at the office?" Hana inquires as she approaches him.

"I've come to see my doctor," Yusuf explained as he took a step back.

"Shah im sorry you can't she is on her lunch break." Hana said

Yusuf, on the other hand didn't wait for her to finish. He look towards her office and dashed into it.

Hana who was sprinting behind Yusuf said, "You can't go come back"

When Alif's door burst open while she was eating her lunch, she was stunned. Yusuf was revealed. He approached her and held her tightly. Alif put down her fork and hugged him back.

"I'm sorry, doctor Alif I told him not to come but he did," Hana explained as she approached Yusuf. "It's okay I have him," Alif said sweetly, "you can leave." Hana nodded and walked away.

"You may let me go now Yusuf," Alif whispered as she stroked his hair.

"She's gone" Yusuf said breaking the hug
Alif nodded with smile. Pulling a chair for him to sit.

"Did you eat?" Alif inquired. "No," Yusuf said his head bowed.

Alif smiled once more. She had cooked some spaghetti and placed it on a plate, which she presented to him with a fork. He raises his head up.
Yusuf made a puppy face and asked, "Can you feed me?"
Alif laughed.

She took a bite of pasta and forward it into his lips.
"Say bismillah," alif replied, and Yusuf nodded, saying, "bismillah."

"It's...... soo delicious" Yusuf said
"Really.. you like it" alif said giving him more.

After they were done. Alif wiped his mouth.
She put the food away.
"Thank you doctor" Yusuf said with a smile
"Your welcome my love" alif said kissing his cheek.
Yusuf giggled.

"Soo...we have 10 more minutes left... what made you come here" alif said sitting on her chair.
Yusuf came near her and sat close to her
"I.. missed you" he replied looking down
"You know what, i actually miss you too" alif said checking his hand.
"Really you missed me" Yusuf ask
Alif nodded

"Yusuf What's up? Is everything in your life going well for you?" alif inquires, looking down. "My Yusuf, look at me," Alif touched his face. He takes a step forward.

"I'm here for you... do you realize you can tell me anything? I want you to smile more often because I want you to be happy. That would bring me joy." Alif remarked.

Tears welled up in Yusuf's eyes. Alif wrapped her arms around him and gave him a warm embrace. Yusuf grabbed her tightly, "It's okay, my darling I'm here for you." Both of them broke the hug after 5 minutes.

"My love... lunch break is over" alif said touching his face

"Doctor, may I come tomorrow too... I want to have lunch with you... your food is much better," Yusuf remarked shyly as he looked down. "Sure"

—

After school ended Alif went to the mall at 6 p.m. She was out walking when she came upon someone. He was on the phone at the time. She slammed her head against his chest. Alif hastily repositions herself. She lowered her gaze hastily. "I'm sorry," Alif murmured as she bent down to get her bages.
He said softly, "It's okay." Alif makes a hasty exit.
He simply stood there and stared at her.

Farhan POV

I was at the mall, waiting for a meeting and I had been there for ten minutes. I became enraged when I discovered they weren't coming. They called me and said they wouldn't be there so I started walking. I was yelling at my assistant from my phone. When I happened to run into someone.

When I looked at her I thought she was incredibly stunning. She fell on the top of my chest. We're almost close when she suddenly pulls back. She apologizes as she picks up her belongings. Her apologies were accepted. She walked away swiftly. I didn't do anything but stand there. I had a feeling I recognized her from somewhere. I sat in my chair contemplating. Then I realize she's my son's favorite doctor. My phone began to ring once again. I awoke from my reverie and began walking

End of POV.

—-

4 days had gone by. Yusuf had lunch with Alif in her office every day. They'd speak about anything and everything. Yusuf would grin a lot more. They drew closer to one another. Farhan had observed his son's actions and was pleased. Yusuf would continue to speak.

Saturday

It was Saturday alif had some work to do. But she had promise to spend some time with saif.
She came downstairs got her keys, lock her door after 10 minutes she arrived at the restaurant.
Saif saw her he stood up.

"Salam Alaikum beautiful" Saif said
Pulling a  chair for her.
"Wa Alaikum Salam" she replied sitting down
then the waitress brought the food. Alif look at saif.

"I already knew what you like, so I already ordered" Saif said while passing the food to her.

Alif smile

"So how's work?" Saif question eating his burger.
"Alhamdulillah I love my job." He nods.

"How is Auntie and uncle?" Alif question drinking her drink.

"Good, they're gone to Pune for some wedding." Alif nods.

They had been eating and conversing almost 15 minutes. Saif cracked a few jokes that she enjoyed

When Alif heard "Doctor" she was talking to Saif. Yusuf was visible when she turned around.
Yusuf dashed in her direction. He hugged her tightly.

"What are you doing, Yusuf?" said a serious voice from behind them.

When Alif turned to see where the voice came from she recognized that same men from the mall.
Alif stood up swiftly after breaking the hug.
"Baba, this is the doctor I'm talking about," Yusuf explained.

Farhan look at her his eyes softened
"Hello" he said.

"Hi" Alif reply little nervous.

She fixed her gaze on Saif. Saif appears perplexed.
"This is Yusuf, I'm a doctor at his school and that's how we met," alif explained.

"Hi" Saif said getting up from his seat.

Farhan for no reason sent a glare at Saif.

"Let's go, Yusuf," Farhan said. Yusuf held Alif tightly. He argued, "No, I want to eat with my doctor here." Farhan and Alif exchanged glances, and Saif nodded.

"Let's go I said" Farhan said forward his hand, while yusuf close his eyes avoiding his Baba.

"If you don't mind, he can stay here until he finishes his meal then you may leave," Alif said her gaze lowering.

"Thank you doctor.. my doctor " Yusuf said smiling.
They took there seats.

Farhan noticed Saif putting his ring box away which he had purchased for Alif.
His blood began to boil for some reason. He immediately took out his phone and texted someone. Saif's phone started ringing after 5 minutes. He picked up the phone and then rose from his seat.

"What happened, Saif?" Alif inquires. "I have to go I have an emergency sorry I will contact you later," he replied with a smile as he swiftly walked away.

Before Alif could reply he walk out.

"Can you feed me, doctor?" Yusuf inquired.
Farhan is taken aback by his question.
Alif gave Farhan a kind nod and said, "It's all right."

"Sure yusuf"  Yusuf grin

Farhan is even more taken aback by the fact that she addresses him by his given name. Even tho Yusuf doesn't like people calling him by his first name.

Yusuf turns to face his father. "Baba I told her she may address me by my first name. There's no need to be surprised "Yusuf smiled and said.

Farhan nods smiling looking at alif who is feeding him.

After 5 minutes there was complete silence, which Alif found unsettling. Because Farhan had locked his gaze on her.

"Doctor I forgot to tell you, this is my Baba," Yusuf said breaking the silence. Alif nodded.
Yusuf smiled as he stated, "Baba this is my favorite doctor."

"Thank you for looking after my son; he always mentions you," Farhan added.

"You don't have to thank me," Alif said, looking at him. "He's a nice little boy."

"Doctor who was that man?" Yusuf inquired. "He was a friend..." Alif said wiping his mouth as she was done feeding him.

Yusuf responded, "No.... feed me more." Farhan began to smile a little. Because he knows Yusuf doesn't eat nearly as much as he claims. He's only doing it for the sake of keeping her with him.

"You sure because as your doctor forcing yourself to eat more than you need to isn't good for your health..... if you're doing this so I can stay a little longer you don't have to I'll stay a little longer but I have to go" Alif responded.

Farhan was taken aback by how well Alif understood them.

"OK... yes... then I'm not hungry anymore," Yusuf remarked. She wiped his mouth with a smile from Alif.
Farhan witnessed their love for one another, particularly Alif's caring for her kid.

Yusuf suddenly hugged her. She returned his hug.
"Doctor, I love you," Yusuf murmured quietly.

"Look at me," she murmured motioning Yusuf to do so.
"I love you as well; don't be upset, because you're going to make me sad." She murmured this while stroking his hair.

"Ummm. Okay, I'm envious since you seem to love her more than Me Yusuf " said Farhan

Yusuf didn't answer

"It's not like that, he loves you too," Alif murmured, her gaze falling on him. She then glanced at her watch to see what time it was. It was well into the evening.

"I have to leave, Yusuf." Standing up, Alif said. Farhan also stood up.

"I appreciate your time, and I appreciate your being there for my son." Farhan extended his hand forward.
She put her hand to her chest as Alif looked at his hand.
Farhan understands her refusal to shake hands with guys by nodding.

Yusuf gripped her tightly as she collected her purse and was going to turn back. She frowns at him. She knelt before him.

"Remember you'll see me at school..." Alif kissed his brow.
"What about tomorrow? Tomorrow, I won't be able to visit you "Yusuf cried as he spoke. Farhan knelt down next to them.

"Yusuf.. my son don't cry" Farhan said Pulling him but he hugged Alif. Farhan look at Alif
They had a eye contact for a minute.

"How about I call you tomorrow and we can talk then I'll see you Monday," she suggests.

Yusuf finally nods Alif smile and stand up, which too farhan got up.

She hurriedly jotted down her phone number and handed it to Farhan.
"Here's my number," Alif said to Yusuf, "call me whenever you want to talk."

"Can you kiss me again before you leave?" Yusuf said.
Yusuf kissed her cheek immediately after Alif smiled and bent down to kiss his.

Yusuf gave a kind smile. "All right, Yusuf, I'll leave; remember to be a good kid; I'll contact your Baba and inquire about you." Yusuf smiled and nodded.

She then walked away. Farhan knelt beside Yusuf and said, "You really love her more than me." Yusuf turned around and kissed his cheek. "I love you too, baba" Farhan kissed the same spot on his forehead that Alif had kissed two minutes before.

He smirk.

End of chapter