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Zidaan scoffed, “Of course you know. After all you have done this to yourself.”
I gave him a look to cut it out.
That made him hold my shoulders as if trying to shake me, “Aariz it’s her...Sani! You know very well that being friends with her is like being friends with trouble. She is trouble.”
“She is not.” I warned him.
He went on as if he did not hear me, “And you are trying to get that trouble into your life on a forever stay.”
“Nothing of that sort...” I could not look him in the eye.
Zidaan waved it off, “Oh save it. I can see it on your face.”
“She does not care anymore. She has changed.” I stated coldly to which he beseeched me with a genuine pleading voice, “No she hasn’t. Trust me.”
Gulping hard, I turned my focus towards the window facing Zidaan's house, “The girl I knew would have never done that. Never said those words to me without thinking how I would feel.”
There she was, having fun with Umber in Zidaan's backyard, apparently waiting for him.
“She does not know who you are yet. Not in any way!” He yelled in annoyance.
He had not seen her yet. I had. Only I knew what storm of emotions were roaring in my heart watching her.
Zidaan went on pressing sternly, “If you don't wanna tell her yet, at least show her. Remind her how you cared for her, show her that affection, force her to acknowledge your presence in her life, make her remember what you guys were. How she was a dog with a bone about you. At least give her the reason for which you are fighting this battle. Why you are so much in love with her!”
“I'm not falling for her yet.” I answered quietly, keeping my gaze locked on her.
Zidaan chuckled, “You have already passed that stage my boy.”
“And hey, there is no reason to like someone. We just do.” I murmured, still not turning towards him.
Zidaan threw his arm around my shoulder joining me at the window, “Not you. You did not just fall for her. By the way, I repeat, you are well past the stage of ‘like’.”
I remained silent as we stood staring at Sani.
The backyard, her being there, brought back so many memories. Just the situation we were in right now was different.
I agreed with Zidaan. It was true; I did not just fall for her. I liked her for herself, for her everything with my, everything. Now I guess, it was not enough. Would never be enough.
Breaking the moment, Zidaan's phone rang.
He answered it,
‘Hey Sani.’
‘Alright, I'm coming.’
Hanging up the phone he turned towards me,
“You already know she has arrived. I have to go. Sorry, man...I will see you later. And I will try to find out everything I had promised.”
“No need. I don't want to know. Not anymore.” I gave him a reassuring smile. At least I tried to.
“Don't give-up so easily.” Zidaan patted my back before leaving.
I continued to stare out of the window. She had disappeared inside his house, but then she came back, making me wonder if we, our moments were broken, or if we still had a chance?
Sani
