Anabia's POV

It's been a couple of weeks since our date. And since then Zain has been really good to me. I have seen a whole new side of him. A fun and carefree side. He isn't really the cold and arrogant type. But people refer him as cold and ruthless because he doesn't shows his carefree side to everyone. Only his family and friends.

Right now I am making Biryani to make it up to him. He is dissappointed in me because I went out yesterday and didn't answer his calls. Today morning he didn't even have breakfast with

-Flashback-

It's lunch time and I am just about to serve myself when my phone rings and it's Falak.

"Hello." I answered excitedly.

"Anabia! I miss you. Can we spend the rest of the day together?" She sounded sad. Now I knew something is up but I'll ask her when we meet.

"Sure Fal. Where to meet?" I asked.

"At McDonalds?"

"Okay. Will be there in 15."

"See yaah! Allah Hafiz!"

"Allah Hafiz." With that I hung up.

I reach McDonalds and we order our meal. We are laughing and joking about stuff but I can tell something is up with Falak.

"What's wrong,Fal?" I ask directly

"Oh-Uhm-Actually.." She trail off.

"Actually what? Speak up Falak."

"I am leaving."

"What?" I practically yell gaining the attention of other customers.

"Yeah...I am leaving for Dubai in a week. Danish has been transferred there and he wouldn't leave me alone." She explains.

Sadness comes over me. Sara and Amelia already left the country for further studies and now Falak also..

"Falak" I whisper.

"Anabia I am sorry. I am feeling the same way as you feel. I promise to call you everyday and share everything just like we do currently."

I just look at her. Convinced. Falak never makes promises she can't keep. I smile at her reassuringly.

"Now eat fast so that we can go shopping."

"Yeah whatever."

We finish our meal and we spend the rest of the day shopping and talking. It's 7:55 when I reach home. I open the door and I am met with a very furious Zain

"Where were you?" He snapped.

"I-I was just hanging out with Falak."

"Couldn't you just inform? Or atleast amswer my calls. I was worried!" His voice laced with anger and worry. But before I could apologize or explain,he left. And today morning I got to know that he left for office without breakfast. Guilt washed over me and I decided to go to his office for lunch and apologize.

-Flashback ends-

When I am done with Biryani,I go upstairs to my room to grab my abaya. Since I had planned to go to Zain's office today,I am wearing blue embroidered crepe silk top with blue crepe plazo.

I grab my abaya and wear it. I go hack downstairs,take the tiffin and head out. There I see a car waiting for me. I get inside and ask the driver to head to Zain's company.

Yes,Zain hired a driver for me so if I have to go somewhere I can go. He didn't want me to use a cab.

I don't know why but these days I had started feeling for Zain. Yes,I had feelings for him before too. But since we didn't communicate they weren't tough to handle. But now it's getting difficult. Especially when he smiles. It melts my heart. I love everything about him and take in every little detail about him. I have seen how his eyes get dark and intense when he is angry. I have also seen the same pair of eyes shining and glistening when hw talks about something he loves. I know he has some  past by the way he acted towards me in the start. But I'm not gonna force him to tell. I'll wait for him to trust me enough to tell me about his past,his darkest secrets.

We finally reached at Zain's company and I got out of the car. The first thing I saw was the words written in bold letters. Gold platted.

Siddiqui Construction Industries.

I smiled to myself and went in. The interior was simple yet elegant. The ambience was bright and cheerful. I went at the reception and found the receptionist talking on the phone so I waited for her to complete the conversation. It was oddly quiet in here. The only sound that could be heard was of staplers. The sound of mm needle dropping could be heard to.

"How can I help you,Ma'am?" The receptionist asked sweetly.

"On what floor is Zain Siddiqui's office?" I asked. She gave me a confused look and also I could feel the stares of people in the lobby.

"I am sorry Ma'am but do you have an appointment?"

"Do I need an appointment?"

"Yes Ma'am. I am sorry but I can't let you meet him without an appointment." 

I felt sad.

"But I'll tell him that you were here. Your name?" She smirked.

"Sure. Just tell him that his wife was here." Colour drained from her face.

"Uhm-Ma'am I didn't know you are his wife. His cabin is on the top floor."

"Thank you. But could you please tell me why is everyone so quiet here?" I asked.

"Actually there was an important meeting today and the first half didn't go well. The second half is after lunch. Sir is really in bad mood and he has already fired 17 people since morning." She explained. I nodded and took the elevator to the top floor. I could feel people staring.

I reached the top floor and there were three cabins here. And a desk. I suppose  it's the reception here. There were people here too. And they were silent. I approached the desk and asked "Which is Zain's office?" The lady just rolled her eyes and ignored me.

"I think I asked you a question." It came harsher than intended. As I said that,everyone stopped doing whatever they were doing and looked at me.

The lady at the reception stood and said
"What will you do after going in there? And who are you to call sir by his name?" She spoke. Venom laced in her voice.

How about giving her a taste of her own medicine?

"His wife. Anabia Siddiqui." I smirked.

I could still feel everyone's stare. I looked around to find people looking at me with hope.

"I-I am sorry Ma'am. I-uhm-..." She trailed off and as if on cue,the door of one of the cabin opened and came out two men. I figured that it was Zain's cabin. I looked at the girl and asked her name.

"Bi-Bianca" She spoke,scared. I nodded and walked away.

"You're the 18th to get fired,Bi." I heard someone speak. I ignored and knocked on the door. "Come in."

I opened the door and stepped in. But Zain didn't even look up from the file. I cleared my throat to get his attention.

"Anabia?" It was clear that he was surprised. "What are you doing here?"

"Why? Am I not allowed to come in here?" I spoke casually keeping the tiffin on the table. He stood up from his chair and smiled.

"Ofcourse you are allowed here."

I took off my abaya and settled my dupatta. I didn't cover my head since Zain is my Mehram. And untied my hair from the messy bun.

I just loved keeping my hair open.

All the while I could feel Zain's stare on me.

"What? Never seen someone with open hair?"

"Not as beautiful as you." He replied and all the blood in my body rushed to my face.

"You look cute when you blush." He chuckled. I just shook my head.

"Are you hungry? I bought lunch.'' I cut to the topic.

"Depends on what you bought.'' He winked.

"Mmh..why don't you guess?"

''Hint?''

''It's your favourite.''

''Biryani?''

"Yeah.'' I smiled.

We were in the mid-lunch when I decided to apologize for yesterday.

"Zain?"

"Yeah?"

"I am sorry."

He looked at me. "Sorry? For what?"

"For yesterday."

He choked on his food,"Did you come all the way with this food to apologize?"

"Yeah,why?"

He started laughing. Nope,Not a chuckle but a hearty laugh and I stared at him confused.

"I wasn't even angry." He said after he was done laughing. "Actually,I am sorry. I shouldn't have snapped at you like that." He continued,his voice showed a hint of guilt.

"It's okay. I didn't mind." I smiled and he smiled back.

When we were done with lunch,I went to use restroom which was attached to Zain's office. When I came out,I saw that receptionist girl flirting with Zain. But Zain didn't even pay any attention to her. I wanted to laugh at her face but refrained from doing so. Instead I cleared my throat loudly gaining both of them's attention.

"I'll be going home now." I said to Zain.

''I'll be home early today."

"Great. I'll see you at home now." I said putting on my abaya.

"Okay. Be safe." He said.

"What are you still doing here?" He said to Bianca in an authorative tone.

"No-Nothing. Sorry sir." She said and rushed out.

"Allah Hafiz." I said amd he replied with the same. Before going out,I turned to Zain and said,

"Be kind to your employees. They are humans too." With that,I left.

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