Forever In Your Eyes by Saba Ishaq

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ng Mr.

usual but when we entered the huge mansion surrou

ing, facing each other while a couple was sitting on the two-seater sofa. A man in his early fifties was looking at his daugh

resting her back on the sofa and one hand rested on the

be married," she retorted, the venom palpable in her voi

gaze hastening between the

th this problem," the man interjected, Aleefa's blue eyes disp

't wan

sion," he said confidently, h

cean-blue eyes. Fair skin tone, blonde shoulder length hair, dimples on both cheeks an

ed across her chest as she looked down upon Aleefa. Afshaan's appearance was quite opposite from her sister, with boasted black eyes, a light br

re on time," Aleefa spoke softly, her gaze shifting to her mother, w

shot her one last glare

a loser, I might have helped you," Afsh

y, then directed her gaze at her mother, who had been watching her in

the keys jangling in the ignition. As she raced down the road, she stole a glance

sk where she was going, to tell her to take care. No one. She shook her

Los

ace you are t

now how to loo

m for such a lo

t in the eyes of the world, and especially h

instantly calming her racing heart. She took a

cellence, fears crowds, has no friends, zero confidence, and is considered a spo

en child. Talented and overconfident, she holds an impressive position as

wonders if they

years later, she still hadn't applied to university. W

r barging into her room without warning. The room itself was small, furnished simply

an stood over her, alm

a few more hours," Aleefa groa

re getting married in

ot up from her be

onfusion cloude

d wear something nice. Sorry, we forgot to buy you a wedding

down, that's final," Aleefa

er's patience," Afshaan warned,

do?" Aleefa's voice wa

ting the room. Panic waved through Aleefa

should

his room

h

iding spot. But before she could make a move, her

h anger. Before Aleefa could respond, he began beating her

tc

gra

ort

het

were drowned out by her father's shouting. Eventually, he stormed out, leavin

nds? This was not life-it was a living hell, devoid of happiness or love. Aleefa's hands w

isheveled, her body bruised. Her attire-a black sweatshirt and baggy pan

ssed a scoff as she took her seat on the couch. The woman opposi

exclaimed, enveloping A

Aleefa trailed off, uncert

eplied, bestowing a kiss upon Aleefa's cheek. It was a

ttling into the couch. The woman nodded approvi

he marriage," he suggested, clearing his thr

eagerly, earning a smirk from Af

work?" she

ther replied tersely, h

ow it's your turn," Granny handed her the papers and

accept you, my

eturned them to Granny, who

chimed in, patting Aleefa on the sh

with a forced grin, concealing her pain. Afsh

Why don't you go and pack your belongings?" Granny su

e muttered to herself as she