The second book in the 'Unconditionally' series.
They say we get over childhood crushes as we grow up.
But what if the childhood crush develops into something so deep that it's irrevocable?
I've read many stories, but only fictions have happy endin...
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Hooriya
"Is that why I got your missed call in the middle of the night?" Saim Mamu leaned his forearms on his knees as he looked at me in concern.
I nodded.
"Ana, I'm so sorry." Mamu looked at my mother, who sat beside me. "You told me that you and Rehan Bhai were going to be away, but I failed to look out for them."
"Don't be silly, Saim. It's not your fault." Mama sighed.
"Are you okay though, Hooriya?" Laila Mumani asked in concern as she set a tray of snacks down on the coffee table in front of us.
"Alhumdulillah. I was safe in the car."
"The police have taken the man into custody. Since he filed a complaint against Hoor, it was easy to track him down." Mama continued.
Me, Haya, Mama and Arsal were at Mamu's house. Rohaan was at a football practice and Papa was at work.
Arsal was currently playing video games with 'Bunny' in our cousin's room. Bunny was a nickname given to Shayaan when he was born, because he was so small and adorable. And, to his irritation, the nickname had stuck.
"People are so much more wicked now. Using social media to defame innocent people." Mumani shook her head.
"Well, good think Farhaan thought ahead and installed the dash-cam in the car." Mamu said.
"He's a very sensible, mature man, and there's no doubt in that. Ma Sha Allah." Mama said. "Faiz Bhai and Anaya Bhabi have raised their kids well."
"If you ever end up in a situation like that, you can call me, okay?" Farhaan had whispered out to me. The memory of the intensity of his gaze in that moment still made me tremble on the inside.
I felt my cheeks warm up and I turned my head and saw my mother look at me knowingly. I blushed harder and turned my head away.
"What happened between him and Sophie? They looked so good together!" Mumani asked Mama.
"He must have had some personal reasons, Laila." Mama replied, simply. "Neither of them look like the type to just end a relationship without a solid reason."
"Oh, he definitely had a good reason." Haya muttered as she scrolled through her phone.
"Haya, put the phone away. It's not nice to be on the phone when visiting someone." Mama told her off. "
"Don't worry, Anabia. We don't mind." Mamu said. "I'm just glad that the kids blessed us with their presence. I'll deal with Rohaan later."
We all laughed at that. The way Rohaan messed around with everyone, Mamu loved pulling his leg. The two get along like best friends rather than uncle and nephew.
