Chapter 42

Abrar

Wrapping my hands around her torso, I pressed her against me. She felt so small in my arms as if she would melt into my arms once I hug her a bit harder. The last time I hugged her was when she was feeling homesick and crying like a child. It had been months since I sensed how she felt to me. My heartbeats raced faster and I felt her hugging me back.

Pulling her away immediately, I brushed my gaze down with a bit of embarrassment.

"Sorry, I got a bit excited", I said, scratching my head and peeking at her. She was giggling, to my surprise.

"No problem. But I can't promise you", she said as a touch of embarrassment vanished from my face. I looked at her properly and smiled.

"You said it. That's more than enough for me", I stood up as she passed me a smile. Zoya wasn't an easy girl to consider things. However, she agreed to try something for Nikhat. It showed that she cared about my request.

"You haven't had your dinner yet", she s