Tina released herself from embracing her friend whom she was meeting after long time. She smiled at him. Zain was relieved. He was thinking about how happy Jasmine would be when she gets to know what surprise they had planned for. They were about to enter the building when they saw Jasmine was red faced. She looked very angry. As they got closer to her, she ran upstairs.
Tai greeted them with smile and good wishes. "Oh she is your girl friend ! You make good couple. I think Jasmine was upset because of your girlfriend unexpected visit. Ask her to make those yummy fries she made last time. I will also join if you don't mind.", she said with pretentious happiness as if she didn't know the truth. This was her way of teaching them lesson. "Aunty, we are friends !", Tina said.
"I know. I know. Everyone says the same thing when they get caught.", Tai joked. Zain ignored her while grabbing Tina's hand and running upstairs. Tai didn't like the way she was ignored. "Look at these tenants ! If you show them some gratitude, this the way they pay us.", she said aloud while entering her flat. Zain first knocked the door. Then he realized he had the key, he opened the door quickly. Tina and he found Jasmine curled up in the sofa. She was crying.
Tina got closer to her. "Jasmine, why did you run when you saw us ? Aren't you happy seeing us?", Tina asked calmly, placing her palm gently over her friend's lap. Jasmine brushed her hand off from her lap. "Happy! Why should I be happy watching my best friend taking over my dreams and now my boy friend?", she growled, spitting anger towards Tina. Tina , tear eyed rose up. She was shocked by her friend's allegation. "What are you saying?", she asked softly.
"Don't act naive! I saw you both hugging.", Jasmine cried. Zain couldn't take this any longer. He grabbed Jasmine's arms and dragged her closer to him. "Here we were planning to surprise with treats and goodies to make you feel better and you are accusing us for something we haven't done. You have taken failure into your head so much that you are accusing Tina for jeopardizing your career and love. If she wanted to hurt you, she wouldn't be here to help you make you feel better. You are selfish person. Always complaining and hurting people. If you are true friend, you should have been happy for her instead of blaming her for silly things.", he said sternly.
"Leave my hand !", she said, trying to release herself from his tight grip. He left her. "Yes, I am selfish ! I always overreact on small things. I am not good friend or good girlfriend or daughter or employee or human. I...", she fainted before completing her sentence. Zain and Tina rushed beside her. They took her to her room and placed her on the bed. They sprinkled some water over her. She woke up but she was feeling weak. They fed her some food and put her to sleep. Tina left with heavy heart while Zain took care of Jasmine by sitting beside her and watching her if she needed something.
(To be continued)
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