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physically relationship with hot love 8

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I don’t know why my heart is so worried about you.

Once, we too tread the paths of love with fervor.

I didn’t even realize when we came so close.

We used to search for excuses to stay away from you.

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**Zarina**: No, Mom, it’s just a slight headache.

**Zarina’s Mother**: Rest a bit. I woke you up too early this morning. The breeze is cold today; close the window.

Saying this, Zarina’s mother left the room.

Zarina’s mind was restless; she desperately wanted to know about Manveer. But Sweep hadn’t shared any updates yet. Telling her mother, Zarina went to Sweep’s house.

When she asked Sweep’s mother about her, she replied that Sweep had gone to Japleen’s house but would be back soon. “Sit on the cot; I’ll make some tea.”

**Zarina**: No, Auntie, I’ll come back later.

Sweep’s mother insisted, making Zarina sit on the cot. Just then, Sweep returned from Japleen’s house. She took Zarina to her room.

**Zarina**: How is Manveer now? What happened? Did you find out anything?

In one breath, Zarina fired all her questions at Sweep.

**Sweep**: Take a breath! Everything’s fine. It’s not a big deal—just the cold got to him. Japleen’s mom visited Manveer’s house.

**Zarina**: Did you find out anything else?

**Sweep**: No, that’s all I know. Don’t worry, everything’s okay. He’ll be back home by evening.

**Zarina**: Alright, if you hear anything more, let me know. I’m going now.

**Sweep**: Okay, I’ll let you know.

Zarina returned home from Sweep’s house. She was still worried, her mind restless with thoughts of Manveer. Sometimes she’d look out the window, and other times she’d clasp her hands, praying for him.

In the afternoon, Sweep came to Zarina’s house and told her that Manveer was completely fine and back home. Zarina folded her hands and thanked God.

Zarina hadn’t eaten anything since morning. Sweep went to the kitchen and prepared something for her to eat.

**Sweep**: I’ll come to your house in the evening, and we’ll go to the gurudwara.

**Zarina**: Come quickly.

**Sweep**: Okay.

Sweep went back home, and Zarina began waiting for the evening.

Every moment now passes with such difficulty.

Your laughter in my eyes pierces my soul like a noose.

You may forget Gurvinder a thousand times, my dear,

But my heart, Chandra, prays for your smiles every day.

Some moments of this unfaithful life

Have come to be yours.

Reading the language of your eyes,

I’ve set out alone.

The limits of your character and words have ended,

That’s why, though so close, we’re far apart today.

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As soon as Sweep and Japleen arrive at Zarina’s house, they take her along to the gurudwara. After the gurudwara, as they head toward the mosque, they see Manveer standing near the old hut, still waiting for Zarina. Seeing him suddenly, Japleen says, “You’ve recovered so quickly? Rest, or your health might worsen again.”

**Manveer**: When will your prayers come to use? Even if my health worsens, so what? Pray for me, and I’ll be fine again.

**Sweep**: Prayers don’t always work every time.

**Zarina**: You stood here all night? Couldn’t you have left?

**Manveer**: How could I just leave?

**Zarina**: What if something had happened to you?

**Manveer**: At most, death would’ve come. So what? It would’ve come and gone.

**Zarina**: You’re absolutely crazy.

**Sweep** (to Zarina and Japleen): Hurry up, let’s go before someone sees us.

Zarina and Manveer said much to each other through their eyes alone. There was still so much more to say. Sweep grabbed Zarina’s hand and started walking toward the mosque. In Zarina’s heart, feelings of respect and love for Manveer had awakened. She kept turning back to look at him, as if her heart longed to talk more with him.

Manveer’s heart was overjoyed. For the first time, he saw Zarina smiling at him through her eyes.

**Sweep** (to Zarina): Why didn’t you say anything to Manveer? Why does he keep troubling us like this?

Zarina remained silent, as if lost in deep thoughts. When Sweep spoke louder, Zarina suddenly said, “What happened?”

**Japleen** (to Zarina): Where are you lost?

**Sweep**: Yesterday, you were acting like a lioness, saying this and that. Today, not a single word came out. What’s wrong?

**Zarina**: Nothing. Let’s hurry; it’s getting late. Mom must be waiting.

Walking quickly, when they reached the hut again, Manveer was still standing there.

**Japleen**: Go home, Manveer. There’s no point in this.

Saying this, they moved on.

Whenever Zarina and Sweep went from the gurudwara to the mosque, Manveer was always standing by the hut. He tried to talk to Zarina through Sweep. In Zarina’s heart, feelings of love for Manveer began to grow. She felt happy seeing him. Though neither ever spoke directly to the other, their eyes conveyed volumes.

This went on for many days. Zarina began to enjoy Manveer’s presence. Thoughts of him filled her days and nights. Manveer, from the start, was ready to sacrifice his life for Zarina. Their story, which began with stolen glances, had now reached phone messages. They would talk all night, yet their hearts remained unsatisfied. In the evenings, they would catch glimpses of each other near the hut, but their hearts still found no peace.

Lost in thoughts of each other, sharing every little detail, it was as if nothing remained hidden between Zarina and Manveer. Slowly, Manveer began asking Zarina to meet him in person. But she would always put it off. Manveer would tell her every time, “I can’t live without you.” He even spoke of marriage, but Zarina wasn’t ready yet. She would say, “I need more time.”

Zarina also told Manveer, “How will your family agree? Our religions, our castes—everything is different.” Manveer would always reply, “I’m the only son of the haveli. How can they not agree? They’ll have to. And even if they don’t, our marriage will happen no matter what.”

Zarina would also mention her family, saying, “It’ll be hard to convince them too, but they’ll come around. I’ll slowly convince Mom.”

We drank the poison of love,

From the depths of your beauty,

It left us intoxicated.

The fragrance of your being’s shadows

Still lingers in my breaths.

Your name hasn’t faded from my soul yet,

Even though life has turned to dust.