Prologue

"I love you too," he mouthed, and waved her goodbye.

She smiled and looked at him, as he made his way to his car. All her friends had already gone home and as she sat there waiting for her driver, she slowly drifted into thoughts that she kept only and only for herself. It was spring and she felt slight breeze ruffling her hair. She felt beautiful.

Zarak Ahmer was everything she thought love was. She had loved every moment, that she fell deeper and deeper for him. Love had been her biggest dream, growing up. She believed that her life would change once she fell in love, she was mesmerized by the idea of love. It intrigued her, fascinated her, allured her, bedazzled her, and finally enveloped her into it's spellbinding charm. She was completely hypnotized. She dreamt about him, not only at night but also during the day, she kept herself occupied by the thoughts of his most recent compliment, and thinking about which dress to wear, the next time they go out together. She wanted to look pretty for him always. She knew she was beautiful, but she liked making extra efforts, for the sake of his happiness. She loved the looks he gave her, even when he didn't say anything, his eyes said it all. The joy such moments gave her, made her go over the moon.