**Love Unveiled**

**Chapter 2**

After finishing college for the day, Ayat eagerly awaited Maha's arrival.

Her phone rang, and it was Maha calling. "Hello, cutie pie," Maha affectionately greeted.

"Hello, Maha api," Ayat replied respectfully.

"Baby, I'll be late. Please wait for me; I'll reach there in about an hour."

"Alright, I'll be waiting for you," Ayat responded patiently.

Upon Maha's arrival, they both settled into the car. Ayat opened the window and inquired in a hushed tone, "Maha api, how much longer? I'm famished."

With a smile, Maha replied, "Baby, I have some work to do at the university. But you can accompany me. Wait for me in the cafeteria, and I'll be quick in finishing my tasks."

Ayat's eyes lit up with joy. "Really? Can I go to your university?"

"Why not?" Maha reassured her. "I thought you might not be interested in coming along."

Ayat chuckled warmly. "Why would I not want to? You're so kind; my friends would adore you."

As they reached the university, Maha proceeded to her office to work on her assignments. Meanwhile, she bought sandwiches and banana milk for Ayat.

Ayat eagerly devoured her food, displaying the hunger of a lioness, but her facial expressions seemed more akin to that of a pufferfish.

Overhearing their conversation, a young man approached them. "Hey, bro, check that chick," he said, nodding in Ayat's direction.

Curious, Ayat turned her head and saw a tall, handsome man with a friendly grin on his face. Unbeknownst to Ayat, there was another man wearing a mask, who seemed to be observing her with amusement as she ate.

The man with the mask sat beside her and asked, "How old are you?"

Ayat confidently replied, "I'm 16 years old."

Curious, he inquired further, "Then what brings you here?"

Unperturbed, Ayat replied, "I'm waiting for my sister."

"Who's your sister?" he asked.

"Maha Rana. She is my sister," she responded.

The man named Ali smiled and said, "Ah, Maha Rana, our junior in computer science."

The masked man, known as Essa, directed his attention to Ali and remarked, "You seem to know everyone in the university."

Ali chuckled and replied, "Well, many girls have a crush on me, but Maha Rana seems different. She never pays me any attention."

Observing the interaction with curiosity, Ayat finally couldn't resist and inquired, "Who are you both, and why are you asking me so many questions?"

Feeling a bit embarrassed, both men introduced themselves. Essa removed his mask, revealing a striking face with hazel green eyes, a prominent Greek nose, pink lips, and a well-groomed beard. He looked positively angelic.

Ayat couldn't help blushing like a tomato, as Essa said kindly, "Little one, you were sitting at our table. It's a private space, and no one else dares to sit here. But you're a guest, so it's alright."

Ali quickly added, "And you're cute, so we'll make an exception for you today. Would you like anything else to eat?"

Ayat, feeling comfortable in their company, boldly replied, "Yes, I want some pudding."

Essa kindly obliged and got mango pudding for all three of them. He couldn't help but be captivated by Ayat's innocence and charm. Her eyes reminded him of Bambi, and her high ponytail added to her adorable appearance, akin to a plushy doll.

With a warm smile, Essa announced, "I must leave now; I have some work to attend to. Goodbye, little one."

"Goodbye, handsome brother," Ayat replied, and he couldn't help but smile at her endearing nature.

Ali then chimed in, "I'll be leaving too. Goodbye, cutie."

"Goodbye," Ayat replied sweetly.

Later, Maha arrived with her friends, who playfully teased her by pulling her cheeks and giving her kisses. Annoyed, Ayat requested, "Maha api, please ask them to stop."

"Alright, guys, let's go; we're running late. Pakeezah api will be waiting for us," Maha announced, and they all left the university.

Though Ayat felt a bit bored during their time at the university, her mind kept wandering back to the handsome face she had encountered. She couldn't help but think to herself, "He was incredibly beautiful."