Our car stopped in front of a huge house. So, it was going to be my new home. As I entered the lounge, I realized that they were pretty rich.
A middle-aged beautiful woman came and hugged me.
"Hello, I'm Maria... uh.. your uncle's wife," she said smiling and I returned her my best fake smile."Oh my God, you're so pretty" A girl of around fourteen pulled me in a bone-crushing hug. She had dirty blonde hair like that woman and beautiful green eyes. Her skin was tanned and she was wearing a pink tank top with black skinny jeans. I smiled awkwardly. She was really cute.
"Mom, she is so pretty and young," a small boy of age eight or nine said wiggling his brows and her mom laughed.
"So kids.. this is Anabia, your sister. Now she'll live with us" uncle Afzal said smiling and that blonde squeezed my cheeks.
"Hey, I'm Sarah, Daniel's sister " she winked. "And this is Hadi, the youngest one of the family," she said looking at Hadi.
"Can I call you Ana " that cute little boy smiled and asked?
"Uh.. sure, I would love to hear this " this was the first time I spoke.
As we settled down on the sofa, a tall figure appeared in the room.
I lifted my head. He was a boy, really really really handsome boy. But he was different from the rest of the family. His black sparkling eyes were checking me out. His black messy hair was adding his beauty.When did you start checking a guy Anabia?
I scolded myself and averted my gaze. I was staring floor but his gaze was burning my cheeks.
Daniel's POV
The loud noise from the lounge disturbed my sleep. I put my shirt on and stepped into the lounge. Dad was already there.
Oh, he is back.Then my eyes traveled to a girl sitting on the sofa. My eyes got widen as I looked at her clothes. She was wearing a lot of clothes. Her clothes were really long and loose and her head was wrapped from some clothes. Believe me, she was dressed like Griffin, the invisible man. I was wondering if she could breathe in these clothes or not.
So she was my wife,
Wow dad, here is a salute to your choice. I whined but then I realized that I had to do nothing with her. I have a hot, pretty girlfriend then who would care about a shy, nerd, aunty type girl like her.I remembered my pledge to make her life hell, to torture her so that she leaves me by herself."Daniel, she is Anabia your wife " Dad gave me a known look and smiled at that girl Anabia.
She looked shocked. She lifted her head up and then again started staring floor. She was too shy to say "hi" but she was not that bad looking.
"Hi," I said and she nodded her head giving me her weak smile.
Without putting any second glance at her, I left the lounge.
Anabia's POV
I really loved my room. It was attached to a terrace and I loved the view from my terrace. My eyes got widened when I looked through my closet. There were already a lot of clothes and other accessories hanging there. It meant they had worked on it. A small warm smile appeared on my face.
I put the photo frames on the nightstand and laid down on my king-sized bed.
Soon I was lost in my beautiful dream.****
It's been a week in London. Sarah was really nice, she was just like a chatterbox and I guess I liked her. Hadi became my favorite person in the house. He called me Ana, soon I became Ana for the whole house.
Uncle Afzal's behavior was really caring but I just didn't like him. How could I like someone who planned so many things about my life just for the sake of his business?
Maria's behavior was weird. She was bipolar I think. Her smile seemed fake to me and I guess she didn't like me much yet she never showed this.
Daniel aka Daniyal, my husband, his behavior and ignorance made me clear that I was his unwanted wife and he was forced into this marriage. He didn't even talk to me. I could see hatred in his eyes for me. First I got upset then I accepted this. Now I didn't care that he liked me or not. The worst thing was our rooms were attached.
I got admission in the same school, today was my first day of school. I put my grey long shirt which reached to my knees, a black trouser, and wrapped a grey hijab around my head. I never liked makeup so I went through some creme and kohl.
"Ana, hurry up girl. We are getting late" Sarah yelled from downstairs and I ran towards her. After taking a glass of juice and sandwich we hopped in the car. I was too nervous as it was my first day at a new place. I was an introvert and I didn't know how to make friends. What if someone bullied me?? Many thoughts were running in my mind and my heart was pounding.
The driver dropped us at the school gate. Hadi waved to us and ran towards his class. Now I was walking with Sarah.
"Best of luck " Sarah whispered as we reached our lockers. I gave her my weak smile and started struggling with my locker. It was not opening, a tear fell from my eyes.
"Hey, are you okay " a girly voice interrupted my thoughts, I looked at her. She was a girl of my age with brown hair and blue eyes. She was wearing a long sleeve shirt with blue skinny jeans.
"Uh...ummm...uhh...actually " I was stuttering and I could feel the sweat forming in my palms.
"Oh.. I got that" she smiled and took the keys from my hand and opened the locker.
"Thank you so much " I gave her a genuine smile.
"You are new there right " she smiled raising her brows.
Before I could answer she was tackled by a bunch of girls and she waved at me. I sighed and stepped into my classroom.
My anxiety was hitting me badly, I was too scared. I looked at the class and I spotted an empty place and sat there. I opened my books and bent down on it.
"Who the fuck are you" a loud noise touched my ear and I lifted my head. She was a brunette with green eyes. She was wearing a skirt that was barely covering her ass. Her dress was too tight that I wondered if she could really breathe? I was no one to judge anyone but who the heck wear such type of dress in school. Her face was caked with a lot of makeup. Her both hands were on her hips and she was glaring at me.
"Umm..uhh.." I tried to speak but ended up stuttering.
"Listen you nerd, this is my seat and I'm Lily Sparkle. No one had ever dared to sit on this. So better get your fat ass away from this" she growled and I stood up from the seat.
"Hey, she is wearing a towel on her head," a blonde who was standing with Lily said and they all chuckled."You are so funny," another girl said and tried to pull my hijab. I couldn't stop my tears and now my kohl was smudged all over my face."Look at her, she is a crying baby" they all laughed in sync."What the fuck you all are doing " someone yelled from behind and I looked at her. She was the same girl who helped me with my locker."None of your business duh" Lily scrunched her nose and glared at her."You were bullying her. Let me tell you if you guys don't leave her alone or ever tried to mess up with her, don't forget who I am" that girl said with an evil grin.Lily and her minions huffed and left the class. I watched them with shock."Are you okay" the same girl touched my cheeks and I nodded wiping my tears."Come and sit with me"
The school was not that bad. Jessie, Kate, and Natalie became my good friends. The only thing that was making me upset was the memories of my dadoo and my home.Today Sarah was planning to skip school. I was walking in the aisle with Hadi. I didn't know why I was too nervous. I was biting my lips and rubbing my both palms together. I knew it was weird."Terrorist, a towel head terrorist " a blonde guy shouted from behind. I heard loud chuckles and other disgusting comments.My body froze for a while. I felt my eyes pricked from tears. I tried to keep it in but they slipped. This was the first time when someone bullied me for my religion.I had never experienced this in my country. Undoubtedly, my India is a secular country, I started missing my country, my motherland more.I silently made my way towards my class wiping off my tears.Daniel's POV
Anabia's POV The next day in school was exhausting. Our Maths Teacher gave us a wonderful surprise. Test...A freaking surprise test...I love Maths though I was average in Maths. "How was the test?" Natalie and Kate asked me and I gave them a frown look."I wish, I could pass" I scrunched my face. "I'm gonna fail " Jessie pouted."I guess, I'll top," Natalie said dusting her shoulder."You mean you gonna compete Daniel " Kate rolled her eyes. "We all know that he is damn good in Maths " Kate scrunched her nose.
Daniel's POV Today I wanted to skip school as Emily was staying at her aunt's place. But boys would kill me. So I silently got ready for school."Daniel " I took my last bite of the sandwich when Maria's annoying voice hit my ears."What," I said in a sluggish tone."Today I'm visiting my mom with Sarah and Hadi. So the car is not free. You have to drive Ana to the school" she said eying me and Ana who was standing there nervously biting her lips. "Sorry... I can't.. I've to pick my friends" it was a complete lie as I used to pick Emily and today she was not coming.
Sarah texted me that they were planning to stay at her grandma's place. Dad was on a business trip. So I was alone with Anabia.I was watching Netflix when my stomach grumbled. I sighed and made my way towards the kitchenAs I was about to enter the kitchen, I stopped, realizing She was already there, trying to cook something.She felt my presence as she tiltedher head. She was wearing a pink long shirt with white beads and white trousers. Her head was wrapped in a pink scarf. I realized that she was hot... no hot was not a suitable word... She was beautiful...She was biting her lips nervously as I was staring at her continuously without uttering any word.Why I was checking her out like this."You want something?" I came back to my senses as I heard her angelic voice. Angelic..really???"Umm..
Anabia's POV Kate and Natalie were preparing a surprise birthday party for Jessie. They invited Kyle too. I was still looking for a perfect gift for Jessie but I guessed I had bad taste. This was not my fault, I didn't have any friends in India, I had never gone to any birthday party yet. I decided to take the help of Sarah. She chose a beautiful gold bracelet. It was really expensive, I hesitated a little but Sarah insisted to buy it. Sarah paid the bill. I must say Sarah was really sweet. She was just like a sister. I asked permission from Uncle Afzal to visit Jessie's home. Sarah was also invited so we both were helping each other wit
"Lily got in a fight with Emily" Natalie came and blurted out. Her face showed slight fear and worries. I shrugged my shoulders. I had to do nothing with Emily or Lily."I guess Anabia you completed your dare " Jessie gave me a pitying look."Wh...whatt do you mean" I looked at them with confused eyes."Actually, Kyle was holding some grudges against Emily. So...maybe Kyle texted something from Daniel's phone...and.." Jessie said lowering her eyes and I jumped from my place."Are you kidding me... y'all knew this.? You guys can't do this to me..." fear was visible from my voice and eyes. Daniel had seen me in his room.I stomped my feet and walked away from them. A tear fell from my eye...I knew he won't spare me...Daniel's POV Emily called me urgently
After a few days, I became normal. Whenever he saw me, he ignored me... so did I.Jessie and Kyle apologized to me and I forgave them. I just didn't want to keep grudges against anyone.I got detention again cuz I was late. I was bending on my books when a voice interrupted me."Hey" it was Shuzaat, I gave him a fake smile."Detention....?" He laughed."I was late..." I made a frown face."Eh.. and I was using the phone in the classroom " he laughed.We settled down on our seat and chit chat a little."Uhmm" he cleared his throat."Huh " I raised my eyebrows to him."Uh...uhmm... I was thinking... can we go somewhere.... like on a coffee...or.. lunch" he said rubbing his temple nervously. He was asking for a date..."Umm...eh..." I didn't know how to tell him that I couldn't