Chapter 14

Abrar

Despite having the key, I pressed the doorbell. I was living in this apartment alone for more than five years and never before anyone opened the door for me. When I was with Nikhat, I used to imagine her opening the door for me if she arrived before me, or else I would open it for her and we would pass a beautiful smile.

I released a sigh with the sound of the door opening. I was expecting Zoya for sure, but not like this. My eyes darted stern on her. She was wearing a royal blue suit in full sleeves, hair left open as always, earrings hanging down to her shoulder, bigger than her own ears.

"Too late", she frowned. "You should have come early today"

I couldn't stop looking deep into her kohl-applied eyes. They were so much beautiful to stare at for hours, especially when she widened them in irritation, shock, or anger.

"Now, will you keep standing there or just come in?", her harsh words dragged me out of my thoughts as I looked away, getting