-Her tears-

Continued

The call was answered. Mahsa was a little nervous she thought it might be Saira or Samira who might be pranking her. Because she is aware that Nadia is a serious type of girl, in other words she is mature. Unlike Saira and Samira who always plays round.

Mahsa: hello?

She heard a deep breathing.

But there was no answer.

Mahsa: please don't tell me it's you Saira.

She heard a chuckle.

She knew Saira don't chuckle like that.

unknown: Hi jaan.

She heard a deep voice it was different then Yusuf's.

Without thinking she disconnected the call. Breathing heavily. "Maybe....maybe it was wrong number." She tried to calm her self down.

"Mahsa sis come on I am waiting for you." she heard Aziz calling her.

She stepped off the balcony and shut the windows, feeling uneasy. As she slid beneath the duvet, Saad hugged Mahsa, who smiled and hugged him back.
She looked down at Saad, who had his eyes closed, and thought he was very cute. She was often envious of his lashes.

"Aziz are you sleepy?" She said softly touching his hair. "Yes"

"No movie?"

"I just feel safe and comfort hugging you while sleeping. It's been month since I haven't because my evil mama said I can't"

"Don't call her evil...." Aziz open his eyes look at her "can we not talk about her...I love you" he said closing his eyes again she laugh kissing him and taking the remote turning off the tv.

She was about to close her eyes when she remembere Yusuf.
She slowly pull her phone out as promised she would call Yusuf.

One ring tone he pick up

Mahsa: Salam Yusuf (she whispered)

Yusuf: wa Alaikum why are you whispering? (he whispered back)

Mahsa: sorry I almost forgot to call because of Aziz he's sleeping in my room. Why are you whispering?

He laugh

Yusuf: I don't know it's fine...how are you?

Masha: Alhamdulillah good. You?

Yusuf: Alhamdulillah did you eat?

Masha: yes.

Yusuf: Moon!

Mahsa: hmm!

Yusuf: I miss you.

Masha smile and said: I miss you too.

Yusuf: I love you

After a second she said : I love you too.

Yusuf couldn't believe she said 'I love you too' his cheeks were red and smiling‌.

Yusuf: so...so...I-I mean so are we good?

Mahsa: we were always good.

She knew what he meant but decided to play with him.

Yusuf: No....I mean I want to take the next step to marry you.

Silence she didn't say Anything.

Yusuf: hey I am sorry if I am moving too fast if you need time I can wait more.

Mahsa: no...I...I mean I was thinking we can get engaged first after we finish our education then we can get married inshallah.

Yusuf: oh yes that's fine—I can wait only for you. thank god....I thought you were going to say no....I was holding my breath.

Mahsa smile

Mahsa: Yusuf you're so sweet.

Yusuf: and you're my Moon.

She laugh and look at Aziz who getting little disturb
She slowly turn around to the side.

Yusuf: Moon...so when do you want me to send my parents.

Mahsa: I don't know I am scared. You know my step mom and I don't know about my dad. He doesn't even know about you.

Yusuf: I am so sorry moon for making you stress.

Mahsa: no it's fine.

Yusuf: So....

Mahsa: soo?

Yusuf: so am l allow to call you names?

Mahsa: names..?

Yusuf: like...love, babe, Haytai , Habibti and more?

Mahsa laughs blushing.

Yusuf: what?

Mahsa: Nothing I never thought you and me... you know.

Yusuf: You should know that I was and always have been in love with you....and you should also know that I never wanted to tell you about my feelings because I was frightened of losing our friendship.

Masha: do you want to know something?

Yusuf: hmm

Mahsa: i fall for you in freshman year in university. And I will never forget when my baba was ill in the hospital you stay by my side until the morning.

Yusuf: wait soo....this whole time you liked me —loved me?

No answer

Yusuf: Alhamdulillah.....Habiti

Mahsa: You know what I like about you, Yusuf. Your personality....kind, respectful, and understandable.... And Shy, I'm at a loss for words to describe you.

Yusuf: I am flattered. (He said smiling, and biting his lips)

Mahsa: okay....goodnight Yusuf.

Yusuf: good night habiti.

Next day

Mahsa had send Aziz to school in the morning.

Each day was getting cold as December was arriving she wore her light pick coat.

(Imagine her hair dark brown)

She came downstairs and saw Zana was having breakfast Alone that meant mena was in school, yunus was out for work. She didn't want to see her face in the morning, because Mahsa knew she would say something which will hurt her.

Mahsa takes a hasty step away from her, hoping she won't notice her. Mahsa sighed when she heard "wait" and turned around when Zana approached her, closing her eyes and taking a long breath.

"Asalam Alaikum" Mahsa smile at her. "Good morning where are you going?" Zana said scanning her outfit. "University"

"I am warning you....if I hear that you put our name in shame I'm kicking you bitch out of this house." Mahsa smile disappeared looking at her she was lost of words. "You are already 21 and my best friend son wants to marry you I don't know what he sees in you!"

Controlling her anger Mahsa look at her with serious expression saying " excuse me I'm late" Mahsa said walking out.

Today she took the car keys driving herself.

—-

Today she was a Little early in the university.
Zipping her bag she walk inside the campus.

"I am warning you....if I hear that you put our name in shame I'm kicking you bitch out of this house." Mahsa smile disappeared looking at her she was lost of words. "You are already 21 and my best friend son wants to marry you I don't know what he sees in you!"

She recalled what Zana had said. Her eyes welled up with tears. Mahsa could have argued with her if she had wanted to. But, as usual, she ignored her own words.

And remain silent.

When she couldn't see where she was going and ran into Someone, she snapped out of her reverie.
Her bag and phone tumble to the floor, and Mahsa takes a step back and raises her gaze to meet a pair of grey eyes that were already looking at hers.

He looks at me. As my tears left my eyes. His face expression changed into a serious one.

—

Omar POV

Today I awoke feeling incredible; it's as if I'd discovered the purpose of life, and I've been smiling nonstop.
I guess talking to my Jaan last night provided me with this sense of security that I fell asleep thinking about her. I wrapped a towel around my waist after taking a shower and looked through my closet.

I really don't know what to wear, to be honest. It's only that I'd like to put on something that my Jaan enjoys. I need to know what she enjoys and what she despises.

—-

As I walked around the campus, I noticed that some people were arriving. Aryan and Zach texted me to say they would be arriving soon. I was walking toward the exit, pulling out my phone, when I felt a hit on my shoulder. That persons phone and bag both fell on the floor.

I raise my eyes to meet a light brown eyes, which were filled with tears. I became enraged at anyone who dared to make my Jaan weep.
She has a stunning appearance. But why was she crying in the first place?

I wanted to touch her face and wipe her beautiful tears.

So I took a step forward.

End of chapter.