Chapter 14. Strangers

Finally the couple’s life started nonchalantly as a pretense of nothing. It was not a desirable bind they dreamt of but since they are stuck in it, obligations have strangled them.

“We were engaged and considered it necessary to keep it out of the college’s boundaries, we have to bind by its ethics and we did. Outside of it doesn’t concern anyone.” Zain told the Dean calmly while Hoorain stood beside him, trying to make up a fake story to end this ordeal.

“I see but still it is prohibited.” The Dean said. “I can understand. And before it, you know it, there is not a single rumor. We are aware of our limitations, Sir. You never had a complaint from our side and I assure you it will remain the same.” Zain said, hoping he will understand. “Still, Mr Bukhari.” “Sir, it’s not about me. Her years would go to waste. She didn’t even commit a crime or anything. It was just an engagement. Please, it is her final year, her exams are going to start. Spare her education. I promise you will