Noor-e-Iman
Chapter 01
Afasna Begum
Noor.. You won't believe what your father just agreed to
*opens the door*
The room was silent...The silk sheets were perfectly smoothed
Afasna Begum
Noor...
*frown*
Afsana’s gaze drifted toward the open glass doors leading to the balcony
She was sitting on the stone railing with a sketchbook on her lap
Noor Sayyid
ssh... She will run away
Noor didn't look up focussing on the sketch carefully
Afasna Begum
Run away...who
Afsana's gaze shifted at the railing....A small, blue-winged bird was sitting there
Afasna Begum
wow...
*mesmerized*
...On Noor’s paper, the bird looked so real it seemed like it could fly right off the page
Afasna Begum
okay, okay I'll keep quiet but only until you finish the painting
*sat down*
Noor finally closed her sketchbook with a soft thud
Noor Sayyid
Now tell me...What is it,Why are you so excited
Afasna Begum
Your father... he actually did it, Uncle agreed for us to go to the library today
*jumped in happiness*
Afasna Begum
And what...We can go
Noor Sayyid
Go...and meet Faisal
Afsana’s face turned bright red instantly. She looked away, tucking a lock of hair behind her ear
Noor Sayyid
I know...let me get ready
*smiles and get up*
Noor Sayyid
Isn't it more crowded than often
Afasna Begum
it's better, none will notice us
Afasna Begum
I missed you so much
Noor Sayyid
uhm...I'm waiting there, come when you're done
Noor moved away from to give them privacy
Noor Sayyid
it's really crowded
Noor Sayyid
I just hope no one recognize us
Noor Sayyid
*looks behind*
Afasna Begum
*smiling at Faisal*
That's when someone rushed into her
[They're here! The mobs are here—they're killing everyone]
Noor Sayyid
no...Afsana i need to get her
All she could see was people rushing one after another until she heard gun firing
A man right before her eyes fell down shot dead
Noor Sayyid
*eyes widened*
Noor stood frozen, her heart slamming against her ribs...she wanted to run but her legs gave up
She felt a hand rough hot,grab her by the waist and yank her violently
In a second was pressed against the cold stone wall, shielded by the heavy, woollen folds of a charcoal Kashmiri shawl by an unknown man
For the first time, Noor saw them....eyes so dark they seemed to swallow the light
Like a man who had seen the end of the world and survived it
He was so close she could feel his heat, but he made sure his skin didn't touch hers.
The gunfire continued, but here, in the alley, the only sound was the ragged hitching of their breath
Noor Sayyid
*looks into his eyes*
Chapter 02
Noor Sayyid
*staring down*
Noor Sayyid
*eyes widened*
Noor run towards her without looking back
Afasna Begum
Noor...Oh, thank God
Afasna Begum
Are you okay, Did they touch you Tell me
Noor Sayyid
Yes I'm okay he...
Noor looked behind to point but the corner was empty
There was no trace of him
Noor stood frozen, staring at the empty space
Afasna Begum
Who was with you
Noor Sayyid
I... I don't know
A strange, heavy feeling settled in her chest
she should have asked his name... was all she could think of
Afasna Begum
ugh I hate exams
Afasna Begum
Noor, are you ignoring me now
Noor Sayyid
I know what you're going to say
Noor Sayyid
And the answer is no
Afasna Begum
Just think about it
Noor kept her eyes on the book
while Afsana just looked at her frustratingly until she grabbed her books and moved them away
Afasna Begum
enough keep the book aside it hurting my eyes
Noor Sayyid
*follow her gaze*
Noor Sayyid
*eyes widened*
Noor Sayyid
No that's not–
Noor ears turned red as Afsana gazed at her with a knowing smirk
Afasna Begum
who is it huh
Noor Sayyid
*snatch the paper*
Afasna Begum
is it the hero who saved–
Noor Sayyid
let's go to the cafe
*starts walking*
Afasna Begum
didn't you say you don't want to
Afasna Begum
Are you trying to change the topic
Afasna Begum
I know you're hearing me
chapter 03
Noor walked down the grand staircase
She saw her father near the front door and hurried over, wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug
Noor Sayyid
Good morning Dad
Noor Sayyid
Why are there so many people
Nafis Sayyid
These are the new guards. I have hired the best. In fact, I am going to appoint a personal guard just for you, someone to stay by your side every single day
Noor frowned, feeling a flare of frustration.
Noor Sayyid
I am going to the library
She started to turn away, not bothering to look at the line of men standing near the entrance
Nafis Sayyid
Noor, don't be difficult. It’s not safe. At least take a guard with you.
Noor Sayyid
Not today I'm going with Afsana
Sabina
Noor you forgot to drink the milk
Noor Sayyid
Aunty, pls not now
Noor Sayyid
I'm getting late I'll...
She turned, her breath catching in her throat, and froze.
She knew those eyes. She definitely did and could never forget them.
Without breaking eye contact, her fingers twitched. The heavy crystal water glass she was holding slipped from her grip.
Before the glass could hit the ground, A hand rough, lightning, and fast snatched the glass from the air just inches above the marble
He straightened up, placing the glass back on the nearby side table with a slow, deliberate grace
Noor Sayyid
*staring at him*
Nafis Sayyid
See,This is exactly why I worry. You must take a guard. You cannot go to the library alone
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