Shaking my head, I prepared the food, Akram would deal with his problem himself. I served the food as I had to eat it with them unwillingly. I didn’t feel cozy around them, they were sending an alarming sensation.

I was about to ask how it was but the Ruben guy spoke up, praising it sincerely, “Woah, it's amazing, Aalifa.”

“No doubt.”

“Thank you.” I smiled feebly, eating slowly, glancing at the duo from time to time.

“Have I seen her?” Ruben asked, checking me from time to time.

“Yes, you have.” Asad replied calmly.

“Who?”

“Hey, that girl whose dance I showed you and you were head over heels...