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And the phone was disconnected. To say I freaked out on hearing that malicious kind of voice would be an understatement. But when I tried to call back the number several times and it turned out unreachable, I was highly relieved thinking, whoever it was had backed out of the prank they were trying to play on me.
I had tried to talk myself into the call being a wrong number, so there was nothing to worry about...But the caller having asked me specifically if I was Sani, discarded the idea of it being a wrong number. Still I couldn’t get scared out of my skin because, c'mon it was not like the caller stated I stay away from Aariz. And there was absolutely no one who knew about our relationship! I had nothing to worry about...It was definitely just a prank. It had to be.
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p; Then Aariz's text of meeting him in the evening, got me busy planning an excuse to Mom for the romantic sneak out and I totally forgot about the mysterious call. Though now I remembered it, but it did not deserve much of an importance...Not at all enough to let it spoil our moment. So giving Aariz a quick hug, I stepped out of the car.
I had just about walked to our porch, when I came face to face with a very serious looking Zee.
“Hey, was sup? When did you arrive?” I smiled goofily to hide my shock.
Zee smiled too, looking at me thoughtfully,
“A few minutes ago in fact. That’s why I couldn’t stop myself from noticing that you were in Aariz's car. Since mine passed his, a few blocks away.”
“I bet you could.” I muttered, but Zee went on sweet as sugar nonetheless. “I was thinking about stopping to chat, but he was driving and I was in a hurry. So I just came here, figuring he was obviously dropping you home.” Looking around as if Aariz was hiding behind my back, Zee asked in a put out tone, “Where is he?”
“Gone.”
Zee made a sad tsking noise.
I drew myself to my full height and answered without fumbling,
“I was looking for a cab. Aariz saw me and offered a ride.”
Zee gave me an admirable look saying appreciatively,
“How very noble of him to help a damsel in distress, who fights with him every time she meets him.” Coming closer he asked as if confiding in me, “Or I guess, that’s changed now?”
He is just mocking me. He has to be.
But I did not wish to take a chance, and stated rolling my eyes,
“C'mon! He is my Professor. The least I could do to get a few advantages, is stay in his good books. We are friends now.”
“Umhmm...Interesting.” Zee nodded eyeing me thoughtfully yet again.
This is not good. So not good. He looks like he knows. Although, I prefer to think he just doubts.
First that call and now Zee! God...How many people do actually know about Aariz being my boyfriend and how many just doubts?
Next day in college, when I made an excuse to go to the library, Rose stared at me inquisitively, as if she knew I was lying. As if she knew it was Aariz I was going to see, it was with Aariz I had spent the most romantic day ever on the beach during the weekend. Or maybe it was just because I had been thinking too much and going crazy after my encounter with Zee last night and that phone call, making me doubt left right and centre on anyone with an eyeball.
I was in a serious tether, wanting to get out of this confusion as fast as I could. I knew what would give me relief from this restlessness and I was going to ask Aariz to help me in it.
I knocked and a voice called me in.
As I entered, Aariz left his work and got up. Taking my hands in his, he walked backward and sat on the edge of the table beside his laptop making me stand between his legs.
But I had no time to lose myself in this romance.
“We need a plan of action. Quick!” I knew my face and voice were panic-stricken.
“Ohkay!” Aariz looked amused.
He wasn’t getting it, was he?
“Don't take this so lightly. We need to face this heads-on guns blazing!” I warned him seriously.
