As it's time for festival break our school planned for a tour. As seniors had their last year so they were asked for their choice and as most of them were good sports person they suggested camping and trecking trip to a hill station. Weather was neither hot nor cold in city B but as we people were from plains... so mountains always attract us. So the suggestion was accepted and first year and final year students started planning for their trip.
Aani and I always wanted to see snow fall so we were very excited for the trip.
"Zumar.. let's go for shopping in the evening as I don't have enough clothes for the trip..." Aani came to me during lunch break.
"ok.. let's go then... I also wants to buy some daily need items for the trip..." I accepted her invitation.
"Al right it's fixed... I will pick you up from your home around 5 in evening... get ready before that..." Aani told me her plan.
I went back home... took shower and then had some fruits... I completed my Mathematics assignment, took permission from my mother and then changed my clothes to casual T shirt and a pair of denim shorts and came out of the house.
As I was waiting for Aani.. I heard his voice from his room balcony...
"Zumar... why are you standing at the gate...?"
"Aani is coming... we are going out for shopping...." I answered him.
"Where are you going for shopping.. wait I am coming...." he asked and then came down.
" We are going to the X mall.... as we need to purchase some clothes and other items for the trip..." I told him our plan.
"Can I join you guys.... I also want to buy something for the trip..." He asked.
"Sure... why not senior.... it's our pleasure to have your company..." as I was trying to reject him Aani heard him and accepted his request.
Finally we three head on towards our destination. On our way... he called his friend Tahaan for his company
Aani took my hand and rushed towards one of the most popular brand for woolen clothings. As it's fall season.. so there were not enough woolens in the market. So we chose this store specialised for woolen cloths. Aani was searching and trying for clothes when I saw a yellow coloured hoodie and thought of trying it...
"It's not so good... let me help you find something good..." He said to me and started searching in the display...
"You will look great in this...." He approached me with a sky-blue colored woolen coat with pink fur collars and bow...
I appreciated his choice in my heart and went towards trial room...
"You look very pretty... this colour suits you a lot..." he appreciated me when I came out wearing that piece...
My face turned red... and I looked down then went back to change it..
I came out and looked for the price tag... it was rather expensive and I didn't have enough money. so I just left it.
"What happened...? don't you like that...? why are you not taking it..." he enquired.
"It's quite expensive and I don't have enough money... " I told him truthfully.
"Please pack it... " he went to the salesgirl and handed his card.
"I really don't need it... I was just checking it... Zayden please... it's very expensive mom will scold me... I don't have enough money to pay you back..."
"Did I ask for your money.... and no need to worry about your mom... I will talk to her..." He made me silent.
"Zumar... help me select From these.... " Aani called me.
We finished out business and went to other outlets for checking out the things we need.
Aani was very excited so she was trying to see all the outlets of her choice. I had to follow her and boys were following us...
"Zayden... do you like your neighbour..you treat her very nicely" I heard Tahaan asking Zayden about me.
"I care for her like a younger sister... don't be gossipy like girls..." He hit Tahaan on his back
"If you are not interested... can I approach her... I like innocent girls like her..." Tahaan requested him.
"Have you forgotten to look into the mirror.... don't ever try to disturb her... she is just a child..." Once again Tahaan got some beating
At the end we were very tired, boys were carrying all the shopping bags... Aani suggested to have some snacks... But I was worried as it was getting late. But they all insisted so I just call my mom to inform else she'll be worried...
"Hello Aunt... I am Aani.. we have finished shopping and just stopped to eat something, it will take sometime... but I promise we won't be very late... can you please allow Zumar to stay back...." As soon as I dialed the number.. Aani took my phone and started requesting my mother... finally my mother allowed so we head on towards food court.
We ordered Chinese burgers and fries to have our fill. Aani was continuously talking to the boys, while I was silent for the whole time...
As we were eating some boys on other table were watching us and passing some comments... I felt uncomfortable and asked Aani to leave the place as soon as possible.
Zayden understood and soon we left that place.. Aani dropped me and Zayden and then went back to her home. Tahaan went back himself.
He helped me carry all the shoppers to my home.
"Thanks Zayden....!!" I thanked him smiling.
"Please avoid wearing short dresses while going out.... " he advised and then left for his home...
I stood there on my spot for sometime. when my mom called me..