Chapter-12 Raza's Proposal

In the Saturday morning, everybody went to the market to buy Maryam's and Raza's uniforms. She was still mad at him. She walked by her Abba's side only, boycotting Raza completely. Unnecessary crowd was restricted in the shop, so Dads had to wait outside. Mr. Shah didn't want to leave Maryam alone with Raza, but his hands were tied. They both did the measurement procedure and were asked to leave. As Maryam watched her way out, Raza suddenly pulled her to a corner, forcibly.

'What the hell are doing? Leave me, Raza. Or, I'll shout! ', she was rattled, but still threatened him.

'Please, just give me one minute. One minute to say sorry! ', Raza begged. She released her hands.

'I don't need your sorries. '

'You were right, I admit. Let me explain myself. '

'Let go of me. And, "sorry"? Isn't it too late to say sorry? I've fought with my Abba for you and now, you're apologizing for not owing me? '

'I love you! ', he said at once.

She was shocked, but said after a few moments, 'It's such a bad time to say that, Raza. But, I'm gonna say no anyways because we don't even know each other well. I don't trust you. '

She fastly slid out to the safe side, to Abba. Raza was frustrated, but still, tried to apologize. She was in depression, but she didn't want elders to learn it anyhow. She kept quiet and calm.