Author's Note:
Well yeah! This is the surprise I have mentioned. A quick update. Also, I want to tell this to all my readers, that this book is a complete soft romance and is a fluff story, so it wouldn't have much of spice. It might get boring if you are not a fan of fluff stories and I am really sorry if you felt that. I am trying my best but I don't want to move out of the genre. Well! Pearl Green is a celebration of love and hope you understand that. For now, have a happy reading.

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I looked at his figure getting tinier as I took my steps ahead. I don't really want to leave him today but I have to go home no matter what. I noticed how he never disappears from that spot after I walk away. I wonder how he could see me.

 I reached my home and turned back to see him still standing in the same spot. He is looking so tiny from this place. If he is satisfied by just seeing me from so far, I don't know what to call myself? Am I so lucky to reach his heart? 

He is just so adorable.

"Ammi, Baba, I am home", I greeted them. Baba took a glance at me and turned to continue his work while Ammi greeted me with a smile. I rushed to her and stood beside her, my lips curved into a wide smile.

"How's the workshop?", she asked me and I understood what she is intending. I nodded my head vigorously and she petted my head. How I wish I could squeal in the air and tell that it was more than awesome but Baba is in the home. So I should shush for now.

"It went really well. I even played the violin and all of them clapped for me", I answered her and she bobbed her head, going along with the flow. She served me the snacks and I ate them with great interest. I feel so nice, so happy today and I am like, 

Perhaps, floating in the air?

 All my thoughts now are revolving around the man I adore. The way he looked so surprised, just like a baby when I confessed my feelings, the way he engulfed me tightly into his embrace and showered me numerous kisses on my hair, made me feel so loved and pampered. I just loved his smell so much. It makes me feel cozy and warm.

My mind danced and jumped like hell in those heavenly kisses. I finally kissed a guy. I never thought I could even talk to a guy outside my colony, outside the sphere of my religion. And here I am, leave about talking in the first place, I freaking kissed a man and even started dating. I don't feel this normal at all. This is just equal to the existence of Unicorns or in word, a Miracle.

"Where are you lost?", my chain of thoughts were broken by a smack on my head. I looked at my mother who raised her brows and I just shook my head in negation. She has allowed me to go out but spilling the beans to her is not a good choice. I never told her that I am dating someone.

We then did our evening prayer and I rushed to my room immediately after that.  I am not able to hold in the contentment in my stomach. 

I took my violin and tried to play the note of I Need U. I am feeling so ecstatic and playing the violin is something I usually do to commemorate my joy. It was kind of tough for me to play the acoustic versions without the guidance of anyone but then, Taehyung is in that song, so I don't mind putting extra effort to learn it properly.

I looked at my phone and his number. My cheeks turned warm remembering the time he saved his number on my phone. Such a childish guy he is, he just gave himself a nickname. Taehyungie. I smiled wide looking at the name. I wanted to call now but I don't want to risk it. I will call him once I finish my dinner and Ammi and Baba sleeps.

I will never leave you Nazeera, never.

His deep voice kept ringing in my mind. I felt so blissful at how sincere his words sounded when I opened up a bit about my fear of being in a relationship and then my heart fluttered when he promised me that it would take tooth and nail to separate him from me, making me feel relieved. I don't want to lose him. I don't know why but I am feeling like I have been in a relationship with him for a long time though today is still our day one. I guess I am too much used to him.

What Jungkook told was right, his voice really is one of the deepest voices I have ever heard in my lifetime yet his personality is so contrasting. I smiled to myself thinking about his rectangular smile. He looks really cute and so handsome. I looked at the mirror and blushed even redder seeing my already flushed face. He is too handsome and lovely to handle.

Ugh! Nazeera, why are you being like this? I could go to a competition against a tomato at this moment. I shook my head to come out of his thoughts and tried to concentrate on the instrument before me. It's really hard to pull him out of my mind but for some time, I need to do this. After a lot of effort to remove him from my head temporarily, I succeeded and continued to practice the song. 

• • •

I completed my night routine after dinner and looked at the phone as I plopped on my bed. I can finally be in peace now that the door is closed. I sighed and my eyes popped out looking at the number of notifications. Is someone trying to spam me? I opened the messages and my cheeks turned hot on noticing them from specific someone.

Taehyungie

8:07 PM

Heyy (^_^)/

Nazeera ^^

Are you free?

8:32 PM

Can we have a call tonight? •ㅅ•

I have so much to talk to you

I miss you so much ㅠㅠ

9:07 PM

I wish you are beside me

I really loved today ^o^

9:27 PM

Are you there?

9:45 PM

Heyy (^_^)/

Are you busy?

9:57 PM

Just text me if you are free, okay? ^ㅂ^

10:02 PM

And if you have slept, a very Good Night to my pretty girl ^3^

I chuckled at his messages. No one has ever been so whipped for me till now and worse, I have started to get whipped for him too. I thank Allah for bringing this guy to my life though I don't really know what's in store for my future. I tapped his contact on my phone screen to call him. He lifted in a fraction of a second. 

Woah! That was really quick.

"Oh My God, did you just call me? I thought you slept early", he spoke in an excited tone from the other end. I smiled as I pulled a pillow and placed it on my lap.

"I usually sleep at this time, Taehyung. And I am sorry for not replying to your messages. I left the phone in my room while having dinner", I apologized and rested my back on the headboard, my head staring at the ceiling.

"It's okay. I am very happy that you called me. It's more than enough", he expressed his delight and I couldn't be more than happy at his fondness for me. I hugged the pillow, being shy, and rested my chin on it, smiling wide as we continued to talk about random things. 

I told him about how my mom pretended to continue the drama she plotted in the morning and he told me how Jimin's girlfriend Yuri was beyond shock when she heard that he was finally dating. He even mentioned that she literally froze for some time making Jimin utterly shocked.

I laughed at that and I could hear his giggles from the other side. I can imagine his boxy smile and adorable giggles on the other side and hugged my pillow even tighter. He even mentioned that another member of his group will be coming in three weeks and that he is very much excited to introduce me to him. 

It made me surprised when he revealed about telling our relationship to his family and that they are very happy about it. I felt a lump of void in my throat when he said that. I felt sad at the thought I couldn't share my happiness with my family as he did.

"Nazeera, are you okay?", he asked, probably noticing my silence.

"I am fine, Taehyung. My thoughts just got drifted away. You know what, I tried to play I Need U today and started with the first stanza", I tried to divert him and gladly, succeeded. He squealed when I said that and even spoke about how his members were amazed at my performance. I remembered how they cheered for me and admired my music notes. They are super supportive and nice.

He then started talking about their days as trainees, how they used to buy ice creams sneakily and got caught one day. And even mentioned how Jin cried at their first performance when his pants fell down accidentally. Uh Oh! It must have made him really sad.

We kept talking like that for hours and I didn't even realize it became 1'o clock. My eyes widened at the time and I know I have to sleep early or else I can't wake up early tomorrow for the Morning Prayer. 

"Taehyung ah, can we sleep now? It is not that I don't want to talk to you. I have to wake up early for my prayer", I started explaining to him so that he wouldn't get hurt. I know he would love to continue this talk but then, I have reasons for sleeping early. 

"It's okay, Nazeera. Sorry for making it late. Sleep now or else my pretty girl will get dark circles", he spoke and I am glad he understood. We then bid byes to each other and hung the call, not to forget the sweet and cheesy greetings. I shook my head in disbelief at his words. His words are too sugary at times.

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I woke up with the sound of the alarm. Ugh! I want to sleep more. I switched off the alarm with great effort and rubbed my eyes while yawning and stretching my hands. I quickly reached out to my  Baji's diary and opened it. Her feelings really mean a lot to me. All her words sound so real and sometimes represent my state of mind as well. 

"We were planning our future today and I realized not all people who belong to my life could be a part of it"

"It was saddening but I just can't imagine a life without him. It just feels meaningless"

"He was ready to take my responsibility and proposed me for marriage today. How could I even think of saying a no?"

I looked at the bracelet in my hands and smiled. Baji, I was angry at you in the beginning that you left me. And when I realized your happiness is only with him, I started to forgive you and feel happy for you. Now that I put myself in your situation, you did the right thing. You did the right thing by running away. Perhaps, I am not as brave as you but I am sure your love will treat you well and keep you happy.

I closed the diary and took bath. I did my morning prayer along with Ammi and Baba and rushed to my room for taking a small nap. My eyelids are heavy with the less sleep I had last night. I can't concentrate if I go like this. I don't have any option but talk to him at that time and I know I need to get used to this.

I woke up after an hour with the alarm ringing and packed my bag. I couldn't be early as I really needed that nap. I messaged him that I will be late and he replied that it is fine and don't worry. I ate my breakfast as fast as I can and rushed to the academy. I should at least be on time.

The whole last week, I arrived here early and got used to the empty blocks. Now there were many students and it makes me feel weird. It is all noisy and crowded. Suddenly, I felt someone holding my hand and I smiled as I knew who it is.

"Did you wake up late?", he asked and I nodded with a sheepish grin.

"I just felt sleepy after waking up early and completing the prayer. I took a nap which made me late", I told him and he scratched his neck, letting out a soft smile. 

"I am sorry for prolonging the talk yesterday", he apologized and I chuckled at him. He looked so cute with that endearing grin. I wanted to tap his nose and assure him that it's okay but refrained from doing that. Many known people are around us.

"It's okay. I loved talking to you last night", I stated as a matter of fact and one should see his face beaming with delight. He looked so adorable that I want to squish his cheeks now. I don't know what's happening to me ever since I confessed my feelings to him but I am getting unusual thoughts in my head.

"Oh really! I am so flattered", he placed his hand on his chest and closed his eyes while grinning and I smiled at his cuteness. I looked at his members at the entrance of their block and greeted them. They must be probably waiting for him.

"Noona, you have to see his face when he didn't find you here in the morning", Jungkook teased him and I could see Taehyung shooting glares at him. Poor him! He must have searched for me before I sent a message.

"Let's go to the class now and we will meet you during lunchtime", Jin mouthed and I nodded. Taehyung frowned as he was walking towards the class and I waved him a bye. True to Jungkook's words, he behaves like an alien at times.

Waiting for lunch is really long. Time never goes fast when we want it to be and whenever we need it, it wouldn't at all be available. As soon as the clock ticked 12, I rushed out of my room for him and he was already there outside my block, waiting for me with a boxy grin.

"What will you eat today?", he asked, interlocking our hands.

"I want to try something new", I told him and he thought for a while.

"Bibimbap?", he exclaimed and I nodded. He bought two bowls and walked to the empty table along with me.

"I would have paid", I told him but he just ignored my words placing the bowl of the bimbibap or something in front of me. He started mixing the food and I tried to copy him, but he was fast. One thing which fascinates me about Korean food is the way they eat. They have a different style of eating for different dishes.

"Oops, sorry. I forgot to mix it for you", he spoke and took the bowl with him. I looked at him with confusion and he placed his bowl in front of mine. He has already taken a bite in this.

"If you don't like eating it..", he started but I already put the rice in my mouth. He looked shocked for a reason I don't know and I remembered his words.

"I don't mind eating what you have touched", I told him just like how he does. He looked away quickly and I understood he was blushing. Aww! Why is he loaded with cuteness? Gosh! This face will be plastered in my mind tonight. 

I looked at his friends and they waved a hi towards me. We then continued to eat and he talked about his morning and I talked about mine. Mine was boring while his consisted of crackhead moments with Jin, Jimin, and Jungkook. As we finished our lunch, I got a call from Ammi.

"Nazeera, j know it's sudden but can you hail a taxi and come home? I will tell you the reason once you are here. Baba is also here", she spoke and I was confused for a moment.

"What?", I exclaimed as she spoke.

"Take a half day leave and come home, child", she mouthed and I started to think of all the possibilities for calling out of blue.

"Fine, I am coming", I told her and looked at Taehyung who was waiting for me to speak.

"Ammi and Baba wanted me home", I informed him but I was hell scared. If they are calling me so suddenly, then it must be very serious but I am finding it quite uncanny as well. Did they find about me and Taehyung? 

"Why?", he asked, holding my hand and I shrugged my shoulders. I don't know the reason as well. 

"They said it was some emergency", I told him what my mom told and he nodded understandingly. I faked out a smile but deep inside, I don't feel at peace at all. Please don't let that be the reason. We weren't even in a relationship for a day.

"It's okay. Go now. Though I feel sad that I couldn't spend time with you in the evening, I will let you go since it's an emergency", he winked and caressed my cheek. I nodded and turned to go after pressing his hands gently. I don't want to with the fear curling up my confidence inside me. I just don't want anything bad to happen today.

"Bye", he waved his hand and I smiled while waving my hand back. I rushed to my block and picked up my bag. I walked very fast as I am really curious about the emergency. My heart is thumping even faster than a bullet train at the moment.  We just started and I don't want this to end even without experiencing the complete feeling. 

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I reached my home and looked up to see Ammi and Baba with their bags packed. My eyes wandered to Ammi and I raised my brows. Why do they have the bags packed? Are we leaving for Saudi now? 

"Nazeera, we are leaving for Saudi", Ammi spoke and I felt like the world crashing in front of me. Why should this happen to me? I thought I was slowly starting to love my life and began to build hope on feelings. Why now? What will I say to Taehyung?

"But Ammi", I was about to speak but Ammi interrupted me. 

"Take care of yourself when we are not here. Baba wants you to come along with us but I didn't want you to skip your music lessons for our work. Didn't you tell me you have been doing really well lately? So, I don't want this to affect your music lessons" Ammi explained and it took me a moment to process what she was speaking. I am still not getting it. Am I staying?

She walked forward and winked at me. What is she plotting inside her head now?

"Baba needs to meet a trader over there, so we are leaving for two weeks. You have told me that you will be having workshops and special lessons the next week, so we didn't feel like troubling you", I sighed looking at her. She is really something beyond my expectations. I never knew about having workshops and all. 

"Yes Ammi", I nodded, smiling. She is one superhero I have got in my life she knew I was hanging out with a guy, yet she didn't object. Now, she is leaving me all alone by myself, something which only happened to be true in my dreams. I wonder how she tried to convince Baba.

"The neighbors will be checking up on you and I also instructed the security of the colony to look after our house", Baba declared and I nodded. Though I knew he would definitely do that, I never expect him to allow me to stay by myself. The neighbors and the security aren't a bother. I feel free as the neighbors just can't stop me from going out on the weekends and coming late.

"We will be going then, take care of yourself child", Ammi patted my head and took me to the kitchen, showing me where the essential items are present. She also mentioned that Baba bought some instant foods since this was an unplanned emergency. 

"If you want to cook something for yourself, call me. The timings are not comfortable but don't forget to call me at least once a day. And we are very sorry for telling you this at the last minute", she spoke as she caressed my cheek and I shook my head, gesturing that it was okay.

She kept talking about how careful I should be and after some time, the cab arrived. Baba and Ammi looked at me for once before leaving and Baba reminded me to be careful. I nodded and waved my hand. As they drove off from the place, I quickly got inside and jumped on the couch.

I thanked Ammi a hundred times in my heart. She is a real superhero. I still wonder how Baba agreed to her. She must have made a really big tantrum. Sometimes, I wonder if my mom knows about Taehyung and if she knows, why is she still giving me this much freedom? I guess she doesn't know then.

I messaged Taehyung about what had happened and he texted me back that he missed me walking back home and some sad emojis. I chuckled at that. I kept texting him and watched some cartoons on TV. I had bread and jam as my snack and did my evening prayer.

Taehyung was busy with practice so I decided not to disturb him. I tried to make Kimchijigae which Ammi told me a few days ago. I gathered all the ingredients and started to make it by myself. Cooking is an art and kills time in a productive way. I finished the dish and as I tasted it, it wasn't that bad though Ammi's was best.

I washed up my arms and legs and did my night prayer. I locked the door and went to my room. The house really looks lonely without them but the silence is just the same. I messaged Taehyung again but he didn't reply. I even called him but he cut my call. 

Did he just cut my call? What's wrong with him? Is everything alright?

I sighed and rested on the bed. As I kept thinking about what might have happened to him, I heard some sounds from the window. What is this new thing in my life now? I don't believe in ghosts but they could be real as well. Hey Allah, please save me if it is an evil creature. I have to live my life and don't want to be a future friend to that ghost.

 I took the book beside me as a defense and walked towards the window. There was a shadow of a man and shivers ran down my spine. Is someone trying to rob me because I am all alone? The window opened on its own and as I was about to hit the person, I halted my steps. 

"Taehyung"

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Yes, that smile. That smile is the reason of my death