17 A troublesome girl (2/2)
”Wait wait wait ! Hang on ! When did I ever say such a thing ? And besides I don't intend to marry Zenia she is just my cousin who is an year younger to me that's all . The adults in the family sure wanted it but I believe at the end of the day it's my choice who I choose to be with . So don't let any of such thoughts disturb you Alisha . You must understand that she is my sister and you are my going to be wife obviously I won't treat you like a sister and Zenia as a wife . Anyways are you really that desperate for me ? ” Her checks turn pink and she avoids his gaze .
”Nnn...no that's not what I ..” She stammered and Zen flicked her forehead .
”Listen I don't want you to pay attention to what commoners or outsiders say . Don't care about them just the way I do . Things like that would take no time to weaken relationships . You are here to marry me and that's all there is to it besides you don't lack talents but you are full of them . You are just not aware of what you are capable of . Only you can give me what I want ! dancing and singing and other stuff are least of my worries I don't give a damn about it . Oh our coffees are getting cold !” He exclaims taking a sip of it . Alisha looks at him in surprise amd smiles to herself . Zen notices her smile and believes he managed to comfort her . He never felt this lively before . He never spoke so much with anyone before. Deep in his heart he knew that he was living his life because of Alisha . She added essence to his mundane and dark life . She taught him to ease up a little and as a matter of fact he was enjoying. He liked her company so obviously he wouldn't want to let her go . Her happiness was his concern now it was a great feat for a person who never cared about anyone's emotions .
”Thank you Zen ! ” She smiled and Zen's eyes widen . He was elated and overjoyed .
”Good job ! I like it now . Now as a gift for your achievement to call my name I'll teach you how to dance ” He said keeping his mug aside trying to hide his grin .
”Really ? That's fantastic !” She said . The music started and they both begin to dance .
”Don't step on me ! First of all go with the music don't be in a hurry ! Jeez you are worst than I thought in this ”
”Haan ? What do you expect I have never done this stuff before . ”
”Alright ! Don't shout ... ” He replied . Zenia who came in search of Zen stood at the entrance speechless . Her breath was taken away , tears started wetting her face . She clenched her fist around her side .
”Why ? Why do you look so contented ? The honest smile I tried to bring from past so many years why am I seeing it now ? With her ? Why Zen ? ” She cried . She was sad , her heart ached she indeed loved him , he was the one she looked up to to all through her life and that man was in love with someone else , who was a stranger , who was an outsider , who lacked most of the things . Why ? Why is fate playing such a cruel role with me ?” She said biting her lower lip and went out to her room .
”You know what ? I'm stunned to see this side of you . I never thought you would care so much .”
”Wait what exactly do you think of me ? ” She let out a chuckle . Her eyelids lowered .
”Thank you Zen ! I'm so happy ...” She said and fell asleep on him .
”Hey cut it out ! You can't fall asleep just like that ” He shouted but she gave no response. She was tired , overly worked . Not to mention she stopped eating proper meals . It was strange how she was in deep sleep since he couldn't wake her up he hefted her and took her to her room .
”Such a troublesome girl ! ” He murmurs and switches off the lights .
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