19

— Z A H I R —

When I came downstairs to eat after taking a bath, I saw that as soon as I entered the dining hall, everyone’s eyes gathered on me as if I was an alien.

But when I looked intently into everyone’s eyes, I could see a lot of hope and curiosity.

I can probably understand this curiosity.

But saying nothing, I sat down on my chair. Ryan was sitting next to me, looking at me as if I had a treasure hidden inside me.

I passed him a forced smile before turning my plate and filling it with food. Once it was done, I held the spoon and filled it with rice before putting it in my mouth.

I started chewing silently when I heard Rayma Bhabhi’s voice as she asked me, “How was your date, Zahir?” But instead of answering her, I choked on my food and hurriedly held the glass of water.

“Are you alright?” All of them asked me once I put the glass back on the table.

I looked at them and nodded, “Yeah.” Hell, when do you let me sit peacefully? I wanted to shout but I suppressed the urge.