The Billionaire and The Niqabi

chapter 9

You have bewitched me body and soul...
Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice

Iqraam

i stood up and stared directly in her eyes

it was then i realized that it was not her body that i had fell for- it was her eyes, the beauty in them and her speech, the perfection in them.

it was like a cold rush of blood when it hit me that i had fallen... in love... with her..

the feeling was excited yet fearful, it was amazing yet painful- i was happy, really happy

i smiled at her and her eyes went down

she was shy?

maybe she felt the same? just maybe?

"I uh... l-l-lik-like-" i stammered and rubbed my neck nervously and her gaze met mine

i felt speechless

what was i gonna tell her again?

oh right... confession....

i screwed my eyes shut and remembered that Allah was with me

whatever happens will be his will and no one elses!

i opened my eyes and she was waiting

inhaling a deep breath i started

"I-this is stupid but there is something you need- i need- well- you- and i both need to know ab-about me- and that is that since the day i saw you, there was something, just something about you that i admired- whether it be the way you talk or your eyes or poise or how you love my family or-" i said and looked up to see her staring with wide eyes

okay not good

i slightly chuckled nervously

"I have fallen in love with you" I whispered and looked at the floor

I did not dare look up and when I did, I saw tears in her eyes

"Shh why are you crying?" I asked her as I scooted closer to her

She took a step back and shook her head

"Y-you can't l-l-love me" she muttered and looked up to me

"Why? You can't decide who I love!" I told her and she avoided my gaze

"I-i have to go" she said and before I could stop her, she ran out.

I stared at her retreating back

Why can't I love her?

I sighed and called Shumayll

"Meet me at Hula Café in 5 minutes!" I said and hung up

My head was spinning and for the first time in my life, I felt insecure

About myself.... and everything....

I walked out of my office, frustrated and confused

what was her answer?

"so you are saying that she just left?" asked Shumayll for i don't know what time!

I nodded my head

He sighed and ran his hand through his hair

"See calm down- you need coffee" he said and pushed the cup of coffee towards me

I took a sip making a face.
I hate coffee

I pushed it away

"No I don't!" I muttered and he sighed