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I heard Sani's sharp intake of breath. But before I could get her to speak, our moment broke with a loud yell coming from Zidaan,
“Sani where are you?! First, you spoil the name of my chosen beach-house, making it seem like a piece of crap by suggesting we go to the mall. And now, when I'm salivating for lunch. You have vanished to the God forsaken beach-side junk again!”
Sani looked around trying to see if he was anywhere close. But I made no attempt to let her get away from the trap between me and the net.
“Mall?” I asked calmly.
She nodded, visibly relaxed now,
“Umber does not like such trips and food. She isn’t feeling so well. That’s why I said we will have lunch outside, and hang around in the mall where she can eat what she likes and enjoy.”
I smiled at her genuine sweetness,
“Nice...And what about us? We have to let off the steam, remember?” I winked.
She moved her face away from me, muttering sadly,
“What about us? You don't even trust me. Did not wanna hear me out completely. I hadn’t finished my sentence that day, but you just left.”
I made her look at me and said firmly
“I do trust you completely. After all, I love you! And we'll talk.” I caressed her cheek with my face, loosing myself in her, as I added softly,
“Because I can't stay away from you anymore. I don't want to.”
Sani pushed me away on reflex, as the air rang with a frustrated Zidaan's shouting, “Saa...ni! Where are you? And bring my buddy Aariz as well, when you get your ass down here. You both better not have drowned yourself in the sea before I have had lunch in my stomach. Or else I'm not gonna save you. Mind it!”
“We must...” Sani stammered indicating behind her.
“Yeah, we must go...For now.” I stated with a warning in my eyes and softly kissed her cheek, before she ran away.
38- Goli
Sani
A few hours later-
“Why didn’t you go into the water?” Aariz nudged me gently.
I hadn’t even realized when he came to sit with me.
“Just not in the mood.” I muttered, staring at the waves.
“If you’re scared, I can take you.” He offered softly.
I turned my face fiercely at him,
“Why would you do that for me?”
I had, had enough of his hot and cold behaviour. It was confusing the hell out of me. He had to decide if he was mad at me or not. If he hates me or not.
“Sani! Why wouldn’t I?” Aariz threw his head back, looking at me astonished.
I will not back down today. No matter what.
Staring him square in the eye, I stated, trying for a casual tone, but it came out hard as nut, “I had a crush on Haadi. He practically ruled my fantasies for a long time. All that being far thingy did it for me.”
“And you are sharing that with me? Seriously?” Aariz's mouth fell open and he looked at me in complete disbelief.
