CHAPTER 28- HER FIRST KISS?

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Soon, the lights dimmed and Kumar stopped speaking he straightened in his seat, full attention. Everyone had their gaze on stage expect for Ahyan, he had his gaze on Mahdia. She looked even more beautiful in the dim light. The show started, it was a musical show. Mahdia kept translating, her head turning from the stage to Ahyan and back again. Ahyan wasn't listening neither was he watching the show, he watched her instead. After one point Ahyan shook his head, what am I doing? he asked himself. He then tried focusing on the show.

The lights were back on, it is half time. Kumar stretched his legs muttering to Lydia about the show and how he enjoyed it. Lydia nodded adding her point of view too.

'So?' Mahdia looked excitedly at Ahyan. He looked at her and nodded, 'Interesting.' He said and Mahdia smiled.

Lydia got up from her seat, 'Drinks?' she said.

'No, thanks.' Kumar said

'Then you can sit here.' Ahyan said standing up from his seat. Mahdia glanced nervously at Lydia. Will she have to drink too? Mahdia has never had drinks before, she felt nervous. Lydia blinked at her assuring her. Slowly Mahdia rose from her seat.

There were many options to choose from, Lydia had whispered in Mahdia's ears to choose white wine, it is light on her and advised her to take only one glass as this is her first time. Mahdia nodded slowly.

Kumar, as usual, took an orange juice, Lydia took a cocktail while Ahyan took a chilled beer. Mahdia wondered how can he drink cold beer in winter and not catch a cold. She opted for a white wine as advised. Everyone in there stood having snacks and drinks while chatting happily. Mahdia looked at her wine glass, she brought it to her nose and sniffed the pungent smell and moved her head away. She looked at Ahyan who drank his beer listening to Lydia.

Mahdia brought the glass to her lips, squeezing her eyes tight she took a sip and immediately coughed. Ahyan and Lydia looked at her.

'You fine?' Lydia asked concerned. Mahdia nodded. She then took the glass from Mahdia's hand, 'I guess you aren't feeling well, have this some other day.' Mahdia nodded her head. Thank God! Lydia saved her, the wine tasted very bitter. Lydia left for the counter, Ahyan walked up to Mahdia.

'All right?' he asked. She nodded feeling embarrassed.

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The cab ride back wasn't a silent one, Kumar kept drilling everyone's ears with his excitement and views about the show. Though Ahyan wanted to throw him out of the car for torturing everyone, he didn't. Poor guy had been working his ass off, he deserves a break. They dropped Lydia home first and then Mahdia.

'Bye!' Mahdia said to both but before Ahyan could say Kumar said excitedly, 'Bye!'

Mahdia smiled at him, she closed the door and turned around.

'Oh, sir! Mahdia left her purse.' Kumar said. Ahyan turned around and quickly snatched the purse from Kumar's hand, he wanted to give it to her. He asked the cab to wait for a while. The driver nodded.

'Mahdia!' he called. Mahdia froze on spot, she turned around and is surprised to see Ahyan. He walked briskly towards her.

'You forgot this.' He said waving her purse.

'Oh! Thanks.' Mahdia said gratefully.

She smiled at him, 'Bye!' she turned around but before she could go Ahyan held her hand. He couldn't control himself.

She stopped and turned to look at him. Ahyan took a step closer and once again Mahdia felt her heart beat increase.

'Thank you, it was an amazing experience.' He said genuinely. Mahdia noticed the glint in his dark eyes from behind his glasses and she forced a smile. She felt strange, even in this cold winter night she felt warm, hot. Ahyan left her hand and held her cheek. Mahdia shivered, her lips parting. They stared into each other's eyes.

Ahyan gazed into her eyes briefly before moving his gaze to her parted lips, her lipstick slightly smudged. Mahdia too looked at his lips, her heart racing. He took a step closer, tilting his head he inched closer to her. She stared at his lips that clearly moved towards hers. She felt her throat dry.

OMG! OMG! My first kiss, Mahdia thought happily.

With his lips inches away from hers, she closed her eyes too, her lips shivering. But before the magical moment happened, they broke apart hearing the loud honking sound of the cab that echoed in the otherwise silent night.

'I have to go if Mom sees me she might...Bye!' Mahdia said, she quickly turned around and ran into her house. Ahyan watched her go, he couldn't believe himself. What was he going to do? Kiss her? Why? He can't do this, he can't lead her on with no result. Mahdia has a very innocent heart that he shouldn't play with it. He can't break her heart. Ahyan turned around and walked towards the cab with his head lowered. Ahyan had promised himself that he will marry a girl of his parents' choice, no matter what happens he will not make them go through the same thing his elder sister, Sadaf, had done. He will not make them feel ashamed of calling him their son like they do with Sadaf. Ahyan glanced at the tiny house of Mahdia, she is not of their status, she isn't the type of girl his parents would approve of. Ahyan knew with a sinking feeling in his heart that his infatuation, attraction towards Mahdia is doomed.

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