54. Sea of Stars

"What would you like to order?" Hamza asked, looking at her expectantly. They've been having breakfast at this restaurant. Hooriya ordered pancakes as Hamza ordered for himself.

She was all shy and blushing every time their eyes met and she would immediately lower her gaze. Hamza on the other hand was smiling goofily at everything she says or does.

They ate in calming silence and after that, they walked to the nearby market. She insisted that they had already done so much shopping but he wants her to buy more things for herself. If it was up to him he would buy jewels and precious things of the whole world for her.

She noticed how he walked at a snail's pace beside her. She knew he was walking slowly for her because he knew she was still in a little bit of discomfort. And his behavior melted her heart into oblivion. She squeezed his hand as he glanced at her and she passed him a sweet smile.

He felt the wild thump in his chest as he smiled back at her. Pulling her hand up, he lay a ki