AFTER 168 HOURS [BOOK 2,168 HOURS SERIES]

Chapter 41: Humaira's Confessions

Days Later...

Doctor Zayn called Humaira to come for something urgent in his house. She wondered what it was and quickly rushed down to his resident. When she got in, his extra large compound was as quite as a graveyard. Well, it has always been quite but this time, she was curious about what to meet. Why he called her in that manner.

"Assalam 'Alaikum..." She muttered but there was no reply. she pressed the doorbell too severally but everywhere was quite.

Just then, she pushed the door and noticed that it wasn't locked. So, she entered.The room was decorated with bright red candles that lit up the dark room, giving it an heavenly sight.

Humaira came to visit him that evening when her eyes caught the rosy sight. She was surprised to see his house decorated so romantic. It looks as if he was planning for a honey moon with her. Dressed in a charming red t-shirt and blue jean trousers made him looking more attractive than Humaira would have ever imagined.

Doctor Zayn walked to her in the shocked state and brought out a small box out of his side pocket. He has a bright smile across his cute face as he moved closer and knelt on one knee.

"Humaira. Would you marry me?" His lips muttered.

Hearing him say this sent a tightening to her guts. It's unbelievable... She couldn't fathom why Doctor Zayn is proposing to her. Humaira was shivering where she stood.

"This is not real right? Tell me I'm dreaming."

"This is real Humaira. I'm in love with you. Will you marry me? Humaira. This is no joke. I love you with all my heart. I'm not good with words but the couple of weeks I've spent with you, I know you're the one that really makes me happy. I need you in my life, Humaira. Please, look into my eyes and tell me yes."

"Sit down so we can talk." He persuaded.

"N..no. I can't sit d..down with you."

"You need to sit down with me Humaira. This is not the first time you're coming here, right? We're friends and we understand each other. Look Humaira, I tried not to but I'm fallen in love with you. I love you with all my heart and I wish you could give me a space in your heart too."

"I don't know why you're scared of me and I see that you want to run off. But... Let me tell you this before you leave. Whatever you do please follow your heart. Because I believe your heart stays with me."

"I have you go doctor! I'm sorry... I can't do this with you." She left his house in tears.

***

Doctor Zayn paid Humaira a visit, since she stopped replying his messages. Same way, she's been avoiding his calls.

Humaira was shocked when she saw him in her doorstep. She just had to let him in.

"I see you've decided to ignore me since I'm less important to you. Was it because of the proposal or what?" He asked in a concerned tone.

"Doctor Zayn. God knows I love you very much. With or without money. I know how much of you've spent and sacrificed for me despite the fact that you're busy. I know you find time to spend with me out of your busy schedule and I really appreciate all your efforts on me." Then she let out a deep breathe.

"It's just that.. there are two things stopping me from accepting your proposal."

"And what is it?" He asked, intrestedly.

She looked at him confusedly not knowing how to start.

"The kind of life I live before I met you. The kind of life that poverty forced me to live." Humaira stared to the ground, fighting the hysteria growing inside if her. She knew sooner or later, she would have to tell him so, she opened up to him.