His substitute Bride

He is into you

"The magic of our first love is our ignorance that it can never end." —Benjamin Disraeli

Humna p.o.v

" Asad " I breathed out glancing at his hand then his eyes.

A soft smile appeared on his lips ….. his smile…. How can I forget his smile ….

It always used to make my heart race …

He was still waiting for me to hold his hand but instead Pari grasped his hand standing up with a little enthusiasm , rolling my eyes. I stood up too .

There was disappointment in his eyes and a mischievous smile on Pari's face .

I know she had a huge….huge crush on him ….. sigh….

I am glad I never told her about my feelings …

" How are you?" His soft yet captivating voice rang inside my ear and I tried to avoid his gaze .

" Alhumdulillah good " I glance then look away giving a forced smile .

God this is so awkward …. I can't believe we used to be best friends once .

" You won't ask ?" He raised both his eyebrows .

I look up dumbly….." umm… yeah " I fake chuckled which sounded horrible to my ear " how are you " gosh I sound so fake.

" Good " he nodded and the silence fell upon us .. all three of us stood there awkwardly , note no one's moving .

" So Asad …. How is your experience out of the country? " Pari asked thank God .

Asad glanced at me then her " yeah pretty good " his voice wasn't very interested in talking .

But glad Pari didn't take a hint and continued to initiate conversation while I just stood there uncomfortably , he kept stealing glances at me and I pretended not to notice .

Blocking out their conversation , my gaze looks around only to see all the students pause and staring at us .

But why???

Some girls swooning over Asad while others giving a jealous look but guys ??? Why are they staring at us?

They cannot be…. All of them …. You know what I mean ????

They cannot swoon over Asad right ???

" You are looking beautiful " I heard Asad say ….

But I kept staring at them with a little creased look on my forehead trying to figure out …..

" Being pretty means now you won't talk to me ??" I heard him say again a little louder this time .

" Ummm what " my attention went on him this time .

" You said something " I ask then look at Pari who visibly looks upset .

He smiles looking away; it's like there is something going on in his mind .

Suddenly he leaned close to my ear " I said you are looking beautiful bunny " with which he walked away and I froze in my spot holding my breath .

Did he just compliment and use my nickname he gave so many years before????.

He never complimented before …… and why the hell I liked it ….

I blush looking down …. but wait !!

I am over him…. aren't I ???

" Great !" Pari raises her both hands in the air only to drop it in frustration .

" He is into you " she muttered, almost upset and I panicked .

" No he doesn't , please don't be mad at me " I hold her arms with both hands giving my best puppy look .

" He does…. in fact the….whole school boys does…" she made me look at the guys who are still gawking at us.

No...no….no… they are not looking at us ??? Are they???

" What's with the new look? " she raised her eyebrows .

Thanks to my husband...I thought mentally .

" Nothing, " I shrugged .

" Just thought of removing glasses and braces …. It's nothing much " I said coolly , walking inside of the school .

" You are not mad right " I nudged her with my elbow .

She let out a deep sigh…..

" I am the novel side supporter" she breathed sadly …

" But I am totally rooting for you two…" she punched my arm cheerfully .

I fake laugh trying to dismiss the situation…

It's never gonna happen never…….

After chemistry class I open my locker only to be slammed shut by none other than Maddy…..aka Madison the popular girl and queen bee of this high school.

" What the -" I flinch , she pushes my shoulder slamming it to the locker surrounding me with her minion friends .

" Listen you freak nerd….. " she hissed coming close to my face .

" If you think , removing your pathetic glasses and ugly braces , you can take my place " she scoff scanning me head to toe in an offended way " you are dreaming " she spat .

She moved away and let me breathe in the air free from her toxic perfume smell .

" One more thing stay away from Asad he is mine " she poke her pointed nail on my shoulder digging intentionally .

" Or else…' she tilted her head like a psychopath " you know what happened with that fresher right ????" She asked in a sickly sweet voice and the colour of my face drained.

I remember……

" I - I won't " I quickly said and felt pathetic

Satisfaction cross her face as a smirk appear " good ….girl "

I let out a sigh of relief when she left with her minions …..

" You okay ??" I heard Asad say coming my way.

My eyes widened in panic turning on my heels. I ran away …… while he continued to call out my name…

No… I have not signed up for this drama ..