Zeeha's p.o.v

I walked absent mindedly to the bus stand.. When two chubby little hands wrapped themselves on my waist out of no where.. "Zee akki, we are back".. I looked down to see my lil munchkins back.. My heart burst at utter joy on the mere sight of these babies..

I kneeled down to their level and gave them a tight hug refusing to let go for a while until gavi moaned over my shoulder "Akki you are squashing me" making me burst into a fit of laughter.

"Uncle I'll get them to the bus you go on" I assured uncle who waiting to see them off. "Thank you duwa" he said and went off putting up a relieved smile.

I saw the bus pulling into our bus stand honking madly. Probably bus uncle is in one of his rare moods I chuckled. I sat the lil ones far away from each other because they are sure to kill each other and eat my brain as well and settled myself behind Natasha who seems to be subdued. She normally isn't this way and it worried me.

" nanga.. Wacchup? Y such a long face ? I asked in a cheery tone. "Nothing Akki" she sighed. All Moody and sighing too I don't like where this is going. I turned towards her and lifted her head only to meet her round dove like eyes filled with tears. It kinda hurt me to see tears in this lil bundle of joy.

"Honey wassup? Akki is here na.. Now come on tell me?" And gave her a peck on the forehead. And all the barriers she had built came crashing down as she hugged me tightly and wailed "Akki I'm scared, I don't wanna go school" she cried

"Why honey? You love school don't you?" "Yeah I do but I'm scared of them"?
"Them as in?" I asked fearing that she is undergoing somesort of favouration by the teachers. I have handful of experience and trust me its just urghh. But Natasha is a damn clever one and a miss goody two shoes too. No way she is gonna be discriminated.

"Its them Akki, tharushi, nethmi and amandhi. They told me to shut up and never to raise my hand to answer Amy questions and let nethmi do all answering. And if I don't they will punch me and throw away my lunch. I'm scared I don't wanna go"

Gosh this took me off guard. Bullying in 2nd standard manh this is unpredictable. Who am I kidding kids these days.. "I clenched my fist to control the rage building within me. To be honest I'm not a fan of bullying having gone through it multiple times I despise it. Yet Natasha is small I can't go on and pull my stunts here.

I took her tiny little hands in mine " baby girl there s nothing to be scared in this" "nothing?" She questioned innocently " nothing I confirmed with a firm nod "never stop answering baby you do wanna make ammi proud don't you? Always remember if somebody condemns us, and hurts us,it means we are still a step ahead of them and it also means we don't have to succumb to their orders. Remember violence is never an answer for a problem it takes it far beyond our reach. Keep calm and be patient and always be the brave girl you are. Nothing can stop you. Got it? If nethmi bully's you again ask her to let go and stop this. Explain her you are all friends and there is no point in fighting. If she still does it tell her you're gonna complain, for sure its gonna work and if it doesn't you tell Akki and we can give them some dishum dishum dishum "I said fake punching her and ticking her. And she started laughing again making my heart swell with love for her.

I dropped her off to class and went on with my routine and the day passed just fine except for the fact I had to get embarrassed and to sweep the whole class even though its not my scheduled date to do so. I simply went on with it even though its not a secret of me that this indeed is the plan of rakshika. Well sweeping does has a soothing effect on me and i did enjoy it.. Weird im arent i? Well thats zeeha *wink wink*

The last period i dropped by to gavi's class to inform her that I'll be late to come and asked her to go safely with Natasha as I have to have extra 15 mins after to complete a test I've missed.

I finished it as soon as possible and rushed to the bus, my heart pounding on my chest all the while unsure whether the lil ones got safely to the bus. I was huffing and sweating when I reached the bus and quickly plopped my bag on a window seat to show that its reserved and went in search of my champs. I spotted them sitting poles apart. Thankgod .. I saw gavi already dozing off so I sat myself near Natasha.

"Soooo I asked wriggling my eyebrows how did it go? " she leaned on me and gave me sloppy kisses on my cheeks. I was taken aback "why boo?" I asked "kakooo zee Akki, today I got 2 stars for being goody girl of the week she said showing three glistening large stars on her communication book. " aww that's so cute baby".

She blushed adoringly making me chuckle. "Tell me what happened?" I urged her.

"Nethmi, twisted my arm for I got full marks in dictation test. I told her everything you said and she apologised saying she is really sorry and did pinky pwomise with me to ne friends. Priyanka miss saw us and told me sh is proud of me and asked me who taught me good habits. I told its my zeeha Akki. So she gave you a star too" she said showing the extra one in her book.

I was so overwhelmed and it wouldn't be wrong to say I am a feeling a bit proud myself too. Come on peeps.. Receiving stars always excite me since childhood and zeeha is not a person to change.

Uncle got back to start the bus and " zeeha duwa.. He called out "ekkenek meka oyata dhenna kiwwa"(a man asked me to give this to you) he said making my mind go haywire. Nodding I thanked uncle and took the pack and seated my self on my reserved seat. A cool breeze passed through the windows calming my thudding heart

I unwrapped the pack as fast as possible even though my fingers were all thumbs and the excitement building on me was damn strong "could it be from him?"

I tore off the wrapper in excitement and a cute animated version dumbledore keychain fell off along with 3 gummy bear packets and a letter. My heart burst out of love for the key chain as I absolutely love keychains of any harry potter characters let alone dumbledore who is my personal favourite.

I unfolded the the letter, while my heart was in chaos on what could be written

Hey crazy bummer:
Long time no see? Hehehhe fine you are right?
And too eager to see me are we? *wink wink*
And you will for sure get to see me but saboor my girl. Once I feel you're back on track, tadah.. Before you shall stand this secret admirer of yours..

Zee I told you to think me as ur frnd but here I'm taking damn pride on being ur admirer.. Ur really something girl.. Your spark maybe be dulled (dont ya worry with allahs grace i will ignite it back) still deep within you lies the girl I go crazy over.

And I'm proud of u champ for teaching natasha violence is not the correct way. U have no idea but u have laid the foundation for another zeeha in her...(pass them the gummy bears will u)

And always remeber no matter who let's you go.. No matter how promises are broken, no matter how people change. There is always one who loves you no matter what.. That is ar- rahman, the creator of the things known and unknown. he sees ur tears hears your silent pleas for mercy and knows what you're going through. So place ur trust on him for verily he is the best of all planners..

So boo liked the key chain.. Manh u and ur craze for harrypotter doesn't vanish does it? And proudly I'm in your squad too now..

P.s: typical Maira still the the same isn't she. The best pair of troublemakers I've known. Give her a smack for confusing me with naveed. Manh me and that guy same? boo it hurts.. And don't u worry never in ur life will u face that monster again I assure you. I promise u baby he will never show his filthy face again..

Be smart be brave.. I'm watching u.. And u have allah what could possibly go wrong?

Allah Hafiz di (hereafter no respect gonna speak in cheeya style)😂😂😂

This was seriously unexpected.. A truly genuine smile found its way on seeing his promise. A wave of unknown feelings strikes me hard making me go haywire.. The integrity of his words are sublime. It made me wonder do I really deserve them..

Life is not always fair

Adversities do strike

Making us subdued, muddled

Falling into a deep abyss

Not everyone stays..

No matter how much u put it

Some people are never satisfied..

No matter how deep you love

People still shatter ur charred soul

Driving u into deep oblivion

Succumb ur shards to the almighty

And be prepared to be scintillating amazed

On how he glue s every part intricately

In the least way expected..

The path maybe vague now

Trust me.. In the end ..

It will all seem ethereal..

❤Zeeha❤❤

A/note:

Hey peeps long time na see?

How's it?

Like it? Love it?

People I need answers

So until next time
Allah Hafiz lovelies😘😘