EMPTY SOULS

BROKEN

It's a broken heart which can understand and respect emotions. It's a broken heart which can change your point of view towards life. It's a broken heart which makes things easier to understand. Yes, life becomes understandable and precious with a broken heart. 

It's strange how things are going on. I mean I'm unable to decide what are people actually up to? Aleem became my Romeo. He came to me and congratulated me first with a genuine smile and forwarded his right hand. But, I chose to not shake my hand. I prefer distance. He later went up to the stage and gave his speech. Where he promised he will be giving his best and coordinating with the team. He lastly, congratulated all the selected people. 

Rabiya came to me during the last hour and said. Hey lucky girl. 

"Just because I'm playing Juliet? " I asked. 

"No, because, hmm... You have someone who takes care of your problems. " She smiled wide. 

"Are you talking about yourself? " I faked a laugh. 

"No." She gave a dumb expression

"Just kidding. " I was still laughing for that expression of her's. I sent a flying kiss then. 

She caught it and said. "I'm going just wanted to tell you that your picture and your number has been successfully deleted from Ateef's mobile."

"What? How? " I asked holding my excitement. 

"Vani deleted." She said. 

"How could she do that??" I asked with a confused look on my face. 

" Aleem and vani are dating. So, vani convinced Aleem to get your pictures deleted from your mobile and they are successfully deleted. " Rabiya smiled. 

" Are you kidding me? " I asked with the excitement which was dead now. 

"I'm not. But, Aren't you happy? Your pictures got deleted? " Rabiya questioned. 

" I am. But, I cannot believe that Vani did it for me. " I said it out. 

" Whom do you think did it then? " Rabiya asked in an investigative tone. 

"A... Al.. Aleem maybe. " I said stammering. 

"Yes Aleem did it but, for Vani. " Rabiya stated. 

" Whatsoever, I'm happy! Thanks for the good news and thank vani from my side. " I said trying to fake a smile. 

" I guess it will be better if you  yourself will go and thank vani for this. " Rabiya suggested. 

" I'm sort of busy right now. I won't be able to. " I tried convincing her. 

"Fine. Thank her tomorrow. Anyways, she may be celebrating Aleem's success now. " Rabiya made me feel even more worse. 

"Bye." I said and was leaving putting my head down so that she will not be able to see the tears which were trying to come out. These tears which I somehow tried keeping inside but, today I thought once they flow out I'll delete all those emotions from me altogether. cry once and end the chapter. 

"Should I come with you till the washroom? " Rabiya was following me and caught my hand. 

I did not even utter a word. 

" What's wrong Wajeeha? " She still did not leave my hand. 

She touched my chin and raised my head and I couldn't help but let those tears flow. 

" Is it something about Aleem?" She asked with a serious look. 

I opened my eyes wide and revealed everything through my eyes. 

" Tell me everything from the beginning. " She commanded. 

"Beginning till the end. " I said. 

" Nope. From the beginning until this twist." She said showing her teeth. 

" Your annoying me so please don't smile. " I shut her mouth. 

" Aleem is your Romeo now, isn't it romantic?" She asked with so much of excitement in her eyes. 

"It's all wrong. I had some kind off feelings for him but, now, after getting to know about his character I don't think I can let myself like him anymore. It's well said, Love is not right especially at this age, and our religion is so sweet that, it prohibits us from going into all these traps. Allah has slapped me with this situation. And now, it's me who needs to open the eyes and come back to real world. " I was speaking my heart out. 

" Our religion does not prohibit us from loving. It prohibits us from all those unnecessary stuff which has become trendy these days. It prohibits us from all those actions which take place after you confess your love. It's better if you keep it to yourself. Love because, that's not prohibited, things you involve your self into which are completely unnecessary are prohibited. " Rabiya as always started off, and how couldn't she as she was my best Islamic guide. 

" Okay agreed. Come to point. " I snapped my fingers. 

"Aleem's character is good. You can love him but, yeah do not confess and keep it to yourself. You have chose the right Islamic person. Good taste. " She winked and put her tongue out. 

"Seems like you have lost it! I have got to know so much about him and that too from you itself. How do you expect me to still fall for him? " I questioned. 

Rabiya started laughing. " I always wanted to be in Crime investigation department. " 

" Move weirdoo" I said and pushed her to a side. She can be weird as hell at times. Like what were we talking about and what did she start off with suddenly? Allah bless her. I heaved a sigh of relief. But  I was still hating Aleem, I was acting unaffected, I acted as if I don't care now but, I was hurt deep inside. When I got a call from Butul. 

" Assalamu alaikum sissy! " Butul wished. 

"Walaikumussalam." I answered. Just her voice reached my ears and a smile popped up on my lips. I felt peaceful. 

"I have a news for you." She revealed. 

"Good or bad? " I asked as I did not want to hear any bad news again. 

" Nothing related to us. It's about that girl Khateeja whom we met on Sofia's wedding. " She started. 

" Okay tell." I permitted. 

"She is already tied to that guy who was with sadaf and I was teasing you for no reason." She laughed. 

"Aleem?" I asked in a calm but  shocked voice. 

" I guess, that's his name. I had a conversation with khateeja and you know she is a chatter box. She kept on telling how she loves him. " Butul continued. 

"He loves her too? " I asked acting suspicious. 

"Lol, how could I ask that and anyways, that's obvious because, you cannot love someone who doesn't love you back. " She stated. 

"True. I'm actually going back home. I'll  call you later. " I said controlling my emotions and this time I probably had to run towards the washroom. 

End this now Wajeeha. I said to myself. And as soon as I reached home, I stood on the prayer mat and did not move from there for hours until, Ammi came to me and asked to get ready for Sofia's reception 

A/N: Everything messed up but, see how Wajeeha unknowingly will make things easier for Aleem. 

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