The Dreaming Girl

Balanced

  ERUM'S POV:-

Is Osman walking with Abby? Or am I so lost in Abby that I'm seeing him everywhere. Dee pushed me and asked if this is Abby right next to Osman. I was sure it's not my dream or hallucinations, it's actually Abby. Maybe they're friends 'cause they studied in the same class. They were approaching us and with each footstep coming closer my heart beat was getting faster. Did Abby tell anything to Osman about the morning? What if he told him everything and now Osman will tell this to Abeer. What will Abeer think of me? Why did I let this guy come closer to me? Will our story end before getting started? Because no boy will ever like the closeness I and Abby shared.

ABBY: Hi MATTO!(giggling)

OSMAN: Who is MATTO? Do you guys know each other already?

ERUM: Unfortunately!(I rolled my eyes)

A: This cute lil girl wearing a red suit is MATTO.

O: Oh MATTOO is cute name by the way Erum.(laughing)

DILNASHEEN: Stop! Only I can call her that. For everyone else she is Erum only. Osman! Come here for a second.

Dee went with Osman a few steps away. As I know she is trying to understand the reason behind Abby being with us. Where is Abeer now? Did I lose my chance to meet him? I was sad for not meeting him but I thanked god at least I didn't meet Abby in front of him or vice versa. Talking about Abby, he was looking really very good today. Or I should say exceptionally good, he was wearing a black shirt which fit around his strong biceps and a pair of blue denims. His hair was messy,a few strands were there on his forehead And his eyes.... Oh! he was looking at me when I was drooling over his looks. I'm so embarrassed now.

A: Are you checking me out by any chance?(winked)

E: Why would I do that? I was thinking about something.(almost red because of embarrassment)

A: Oh! Come on. I saw you, you were looking at me. That's why you blushing now.(cunningly smiling at me)

Dee and Osman came, thanks to them for saving me from an awkward situation. But looking at Dee I could figure out something is not right.

E: What happened to you, Dee?

D: Nothing.(she tried avoiding any eye contact)

E: What's the matter Dee? You are scaring me now.

O: There is nothing to be scared about Erum. And Dilnasheen you relax. I'll handle this.

E: What will you handle?

O:This meeting!

A: Can you please be more clear with this meeting? You are dragging things now. You have said to me that you wanted me to meet your special friend.

O:This meeting was arranged for an official introduction between my junior friends and you.So, Let me introduce you guys again from my side. Here, meet Dilnasheen, my special friend I was talking about. This is Erum her friend.

D: Best friend! (Dee corrected him by poking him) We have been together since our childhood.

O: OUCHH! Sorry, this is Erum, Dilnasheen's best friend.

A: What about me?

O: Yeah., You, the centre of attraction of this meeting. Here, meet my best friend Abeer, people also call him Abby.

A: Nice to meet both of you, especially you(pointing at me).

{Can he be serious for quite a while, I could sense tension rising but he is still teasing me}

WAIT! WHAATTT? What did Osman just say? Abby and Abeer are the same guy. I met Abeer days ago, I was thinking about him along with Abby. I was really close to the man of my dreams a few hours ago. I'm confused and moreover I'm angry right now.

D: Nice to meet you too!

E: Let's go Dee!

O: Weren't you the excited one for this meeting? So where are you going now?

D: She is right, we should be going now. It's our class time. We haven't had lunch yet.

A: We can go for lunch together!

E: I don't want to be near those who lie. { I grabbed Dee's hand and started moving when Abby.. I mean Abeer stops us}

A: Where are you going? And where is this lie coming from?

E: You know it already! Now get aside.

He moved aside. Dee said bye to both of them. I was so pissed and she knows that therefore, she didn't talk to me during the rest of the whole break. I couldn't decide if I should be happy about Abby being Abeer or I should be confronting him. Why did he lie to me? Why didn't Abby or Shabnam tell me that his name was Abeer? Was he just messing around me? I was thinking a lot about him already and now this, whatever happened in the past few days with Abby was magical. I was getting pulled towards him automatically, but him being Abeer has just vanished everything. I'm confused. My head is spinning, this situation is not good.

*AFTER COLLEGE*

Dee asked me if i was alright but she herself knew that i'm not. She told me that she refused Osman to make any introductions. Osman said "She has to know this, sooner or later." Osman was correct, and thank god I got to know this early , later I might have faced some consequences I was not ready for. Because lately I was confused between Abby & Abeer. The feelings for both of them, I'd discussed it with Dee previously.

*FLASHBACK*

 Dee was worried for me when I was lost in the class,  she doesn't know I'm attracted towards Abby. She thinks it's just that I dont like Abby that much and now he shows himself a bit much everywhere. Lowkey, she doesn't know about the fact of my infatuation for Abeer and Abby at the same time. Will she hate me if I tell her this?

We went to my house together.I didn't drink tea after coming back,there she was sitting with Ayza and trying to cover for me so no one could get suspicious about my mood. Here, I was thinking of telling her the whole truth.

* IN ROOM*

I gathered all my courage to tell Dee about my infatuation thing. I never had any secrets from her. I hope she won't get mad after hearing it all.

E: Dee! I want to tell you something.

D: Finally, speak up fastly.

E: I'm sorry! I hid it from you but I was not sure that's why.

D: Come one matto! There is nothing to feel sorry about.

E: I have same sort of infatuation for Abby.

D: Abby, that bully right?

E: No! Abby as in Abby the one I met first. Who accidentally saved me from falling!

D: I know it!

E: How?

D: I'm your childhood friend. During the class, I asked you this because of your actions. And honestly I was feeling some kind of attraction in your tone while you talk about him!

E: You don't hate me, right?

D: Stupid, Why would I hate you? The thing you had for Abeer is just fictional. You liked what Ayza baji told you. You never met him, you just thought that qualities Abeer has should be there in your love or husband.

E: Oh Dee! Thank you so much. I'm so relieved now.

I knew somewhere inside whatever Dee was saying is true. I liked the qualities of Abeer but I like the moments I spent with Abby. Things are making sense now.

Dee: Hello?Where  are you lost?

E: Nothing, just thinking about what if I meet Abeer, then what will happen.

D: What if he is not that smart as Ayza baji is telling.(winking)

E: HAHA! Okay. Talking to you helped a lot.Thank you so much Dee.

D: Anytime matto! Bye. Take care.

We hugged each other and she left.

*PRESENT*

Dee came home with me.. She knows how fragile I am when it comes to dealing with such situations. She forced me to eat, her every look has some sort of positivity and assurity. Ayza and Ammi were going to market so we got home by ourselves. Ammi asked me to do the kitchen after lunch. Dee came to rescue and helped me.

DEE: Are you fine,now?

ERUM: Yeah! Trying to wind up with whatever happened today.

D: Want to discuss anything deep?

E: Only thing bugging me right now is, Why didn't he tell me about his name ever since?

D: I guess he never told you any of his name!

E: (shockingly) What does it even mean?

D: Simple mattoo! You heard his name from Shabnam. You guys, actually, never introduced each other properly.

E: Yes! You're right. I should've asked him for his proper name before having moments with him.

D: i***t! That's not what I am saying. It's just that it's practically not his fault, so stop thinking about it. You got what you wanted it seems.

E: Can you please not talk in riddles?

D: Oh ho! The guy you liked has those qualities you admired and he likes you back.. ;)

E: Ha Ha Ha! Very funny! He never mentioned that he liked me.

D: Yeah yeah! He did not take your number, never tried talking to you,never even stops you from nowhere & oh! how can I forget he never has looked at you like a crazy lover.

E: (blushing) hmmm sttttoopp now!

D: Issue solved! Tomorrow wear something good and don't forget to put kajal on. It suits you!

E: Now where did this come from? I'll not get ready specially. I'll wear whatsoever comes in front of my eyes.

D: Okay! Then please don't wear that white suit you wore to my khala's son's wedding.  ;)

E: Hmm I won't wear that one! huuuhhh.

D: Now you look good and balanced, it's time for me to leave.

E: AREY! Not so soon.

D: Ammi must be waiting, I didn't inform her I was going to stop by. Bye Bye! See you tomorrow.

E: Bye Bye!

D: Don't forget to call him before sleeping. :)

E: Deee! I'll kill you.

*AFTER DINNER*

Whatever I talk with Dee has literally calmed me down. Now! I know my feelings, I know the man of my dream, I know what he feels for me too. I mean yes it's kinda blurry but still a part of me is guessing he likes me too. I don't know if calling him was in my mind before Dee asked me to or not, but I want to after she pointed it out. I've his number as in he was the first amongst us both to text. So,Should I text him?O call him instead? Or should I wait for any message from Abby? Let's wait, I think he'll text me a GOOD NIGHT text as his daily ritual. What if he dont text today? Ughh What's wrong with me? I should be more positive now. I should divert my mind, Instead of thinking about a call I should focus on what will happen when we'll meet tomorrow because today I left abruptly. OH! If we are going to meet tomorrow I should be looking good enough. What should I wear tomorrow? Should I go with something casual or that white one Dee was talking about? Leave! Will decide this morning.

* PHONE BUZZES*

TEXT: "GOOD NIGHT"

Thank God he texted! I think I should reply.. No No No if i'll reply he'll think I'm desperate. Leave it also! GOOD NIGHT HANDSOME.. see you tomorrow!