His substitute Bride

I respectfully disagree

Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” – Jackie Chan

Humna p.o.v

Day 23 I sat in the same couch with my favourite book and of course I sat in living room and no women descended from stairs with messed up hair and wrinkle clothes

Impossible

Rolling eyes mentally ….

But since a week it's kind of been different Humza is coming with the same women again and again .

Minutes later madam descended the stairs like she is some h****n and people were ready downstairs to take a shot , flipping her hair , we'll make up plastering with an arrogant smirk. She came downstairs and the first thing her eyes caught was mine .

I tried to drown in the couch, hiding my face from my book .

I don't like her , she is scary ….

She started to made her way toward me and I pretended to be focus on the on going chapter

I wasn't reading a word …

Just ignore her… just ignore her …

" You must be 18 aren't you ??" She crossed her arm in an intimidating way and I said straight, raising one eyebrow .

" Yes ??" I answered more like asking .

" Just wondering what kind of greedy parents you have who sold their daughter at such a young age " she smirked and I laughed to myself …

Oh you shouldn't have said that….

I stood up and said that we were opposite to one another " you must be Katherine , then I don't have any self respect for women " I quoted in the air in a mocking way .

" What ??" Her smile vanishes just like smoke in the air .

" In one word gold digger " I finished with a sarcastic smile

" What did you say? " she took a threatening step and all my confidence went into the puddle …

Oh no…. She is angry…. She is not gonna hit me….

Would she ???

" Don't disrespect people but always stand for your respect bravely " I felt my Grandpa's voice rang inside my head .

Gathering courage I stood confidently , she frowned a little clearly disappointed by my braveness .

She scoff " Lower this attitude you are just a pathetic kid " she spat venomously

I tilled my head " ohh really … then you should raise your standard because you are quite older than this low attitude "

" YOU BI-" before she started to hurl abuses at me , Hamza's voice boomed from upstairs .

" What's going on here " he came downstairs looking really pissed. His hair is wet. It means he just took a shower , he is wearing black t- shirt and grey sweatpants, looking extremely handsome. No wonder girls swoon over him .

My eyes widened at this hypocrite who's demeanour changed in a blink and water started running from her eyes like some tap.

" Baby , she called me gold digger " she whined wrapping her arm around his body .

And I urge myself to roll my eyes ..

And the best actor goes to……

" She did ??" He raised his eyebrows looking clearly amused .

" Yes and you know - " I blocked her voice since she went on and on about how I abused her .

I rolled my eyes when she squeezed her eyes dramatically so that one or two tears could fall , it might impact her pathetic performance .

" Humna, that's not fair, " Humza scolded after she finished her rant .

I raised my eyebrows at his tone. As much as I got to know him , he is not angry, in fact he is enjoying .

" Apologise" he asks, crossing his arm around his broad chest .

" She definitely should " she too demanded standing beside Humza crossing her arm just like him .

I let out a deep sigh ….

" Come on Humna , you hurt her feelings, it's bad manners " my eyes squinted as I could see he was just pretending to be on her side .

Fine…..

" Okay fine " I took a step forward with a sincere apologetic expression .

" Katherine….." I took a dramatic long pause and Humza raised his one eyebrow curiously .

" If I hurt you with my words , then I am saying this from the bottom of my heart that …." Her lips curl upward forming a slow smile .

" I don't give a damn…. Cry a river and drown in it " she gasped loudly and I wanted to laugh at her expression , her head snapped at Humza waiting for him to say something instead , he pressed his both lips trying to suppress his laughter .

Her face turned red with embarrassment and I swear I could see smoke coming out from her ear .

" You are an ugly b#####" she abused and Humza head snapped at her .

" Have you seen yourself ??? Do you really think you are eligible for to be his wife , you look so ugly with this thick rimmed glasses and these stupid braces what is just cherry on top , I feel pity for Humza no wonder he choose you sister but instead he got worst packa-"

I don't know why , I know I shouldn't but her words somewhat brought all the insecurities I have been trying to suppress all my life.

My eyes started to burn with hot tears….

" SHUT UP ". Hamza's voice booms and we both jump in our place.

" How . Dare . You " he started to take threatening steps toward Katherine and my eyes widened .

She looked like all blood drained from her face as she saw the beast walking toward her .

" She - I " her words stuck in her throat ,

Her body was shaking like a leaf. We can hear her heart was hammering .

I need to stop Humza …

" Humza …" I stood between them, putting my hand on his chest . Our eyes met and I saw his brown orbs turning black in anger .

Did he really get angry with me ???

But why???

I heard hurried footsteps behind , turning around I saw Katherine almost running away like her back was on fire .

I chuckled turning to Humza " you scared her "

But his expression was devoid of any emotion , his eyes continued to bore into the place from where Katherine ran like a beast raging as his prey ran away .

Pressing my lips together …. Slowly I wrapped my arms around him and for a second his body got stiff at my touch .

But he didn't push me away slowly. I can feel his body starting to relax but he didn't hug back . He is so warm and comfortable , I like it .

I broke our hug and I could see his expressions weren't dangerous anymore. " Will you be my friend ??" I raised both my eyebrows innocently .

His eyes narrowed and it felt like reality just slapped across his face .

" Get off me " he pushed away rudely .

" Hey !" I tried to hug him again but he stopped me by putting his one hand on my head .

" Don't you dare to hug me again " he pushed me again but not harsly .

" i***t, " he muttered and started to walk away but I heard him .

" One day you will beg to be my friend " I yelled loudly trying to put ointment in my wound .

" I respectfully disagree ". He yelled back and I couldn't help but laugh .

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