Part 4: Zaim and his Princess

She was annoying and always wanting to stick with me in everything then i said straightforwardly.

"Olivia we already formed a group with semester one students. As we are three so we had needed just two students also we hadn't much time to waste in searching students. I randomly picked two students from semester one and offered them to join."

John and Alex both moved towards their eyes with joining their eyebrows in wonder at me at the same time however Olivia already kept looking me in shocked look and then she asked.

"May I get to know the names of the students?"

I cleared my throat since i had not known Helena and Mia's name, moreover i had not even known why they both came in my mind as a group members , then i said while trembling lips.

"I don't know their names as they are freshie I just talked them and they agreed to join . I already told you that I picked randomly.

They are two students and we are three so we've completed with our group , would you mind if you find other students to form a group with you."

I added to make her understand with a gentle voice, " I'm sorry, but I think you'll find a better fit with another group that aligns more closely with your working style and expectations."

Olivia finally seemed to accept the situation, though disappointment was evident on her face then she said,

"Alright, I understand. No worries."

Then John added to make her understand, "you are a position holder Olivia and a strong student with brain. You'll be an asset to any group you join."

Olivia nodded while managing a small smile, and stood up to leave. "Yeah I understand guys. Well, Good luck with your project. See ya."

As Olivia left from there i took a sigh of relief while resting back in my chair then i got up from there while patted John's shoulder and said, "well guys I need to take some rest as we don't have any classes anymore today, will see you at night at our racing spot."

I winked them while going from there.

The whole day well spent. Everyone headed to their home.

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Helena's pov

When i reached my home with Farris and Fatima, my mother asked us to have lunch .

I greeted my mother by saying, "Assalamu'alaikum mama" and hugged her gently then i went to my room however, Fatima went straight towards our room already.

After finishing my Maghrib salah, i sat down at my desk to plan out the assignment topics. I turned on my laptop, open my notebook, and started writing down important terms. Even though the group hadn't formed yet, i wanted to be prepared in advance so i wouldn't have any problems later on.

I was busy making a plan for the assignment, i kept adding ideas and concepts to create a solid starting point.

I divided every topic and wrote it down on the sticky chits along with, i also wrote some important concepts and key point regarding the topic.

I was so engrossed in my work that i didn't notice when it was time for dinner.

On the other hand Mama was calling me to join them for a dinner but i didn't notice her voice then Baba came and knocked the door while stepping into the room. He saw back sitting figure of mine then he came near to me and asked while caressing my head gently.

"What are you up to at this late hour my precious Helena."

I turned my head to look up at Baba and said while smile a little. "Baba I have been assigned a marks-based project and the marks will be added in my final exams so I'm just outlining it and covering some basic topics to avoid any hurdles however I'll be working with my group mates."

Baba smiled proudly at my focused attitude towards my studies and said . "Don't let yourself get tired, have your dinner and then take some rest , Since you'll be working with your group members so there is no need getting burden on your head unnecessarily hmm."

Baba said to me while caressing my hair gently.

I hummed in response while seeing him with my innocent eyes, then I left with my father for dinner.

As we all settled in our chairs of dinning table Farris teased me ,

"Hmm brainy granny how's your classes going I can see you have become bookworm day by day huhh." he laugh a little while placing biryani from dish in his plate .

I rolled my eyes slightly and then asked, "What is 'brainy granny,' huh? Why do you always call me by this name when you know I have a beautiful name?"

Farris chuckled quietly, trying not to let his laughter show and then he replied while placing his arms on the table, "Oh really? You have a name? Okay my apologies, I was not aware of that.

Then he grabbed a spoon to eat his food while gesturing his spoon and looking at me then he added, "Well even though you have a beautiful name but I'll call you what is in my heart to calling you huh brainy granny ?"

He laughed a little then he started eating his food,

I looked at him while making a pissed off look then i ignored him and continued eating my dinner.

After that Mama signaled to Farris to keep quiet while saying ,

"Sshh Farris stop teasing your sister and finish your food hmm."

Farris looked down at his plate then he assured to mom while laughing a little.

"ok pretty lady, I was just playing around with my cute little sister."

Everyone chuckled at his statement except Fatima who scoffed then Farris again said.

"Well mama do you remember my friend from college named Zohan?"

Mama said while serving rice onto Baba's plate.

"Yes my child the one who was you best friend during you college years. How he is ? You told me that he is married now."

Farris replied.

" Yes mama he is married and has 3 children MASHA'ALLAH." He added, " Actually he is living in Malaysia but he came Korea to spend some quality time with his parents as you know his relatives lives here .

I talked to him on call and he wanted to meet me since he is in Korea .

What do you say? Should I invite him and his wife to our home?"

Mama responded.

" Yes my child why not you should invite him with his family at our house for a dinner."

Farris responded to my mother.

" Ok mom I'll inform him and then tell you which day will be suitable for both of us for the dinner."

As we finished with dinner and were about to leave right then Baba gestured towards fatima and reminded us,

"Don't forget to perform your Isha Salah my children, including you Fatima." Because he knew Fatima always skipped her Salah until Baba told her to perform.

Farris claimed.

"Yes baba."

I quickly responded.

"Your commad our obedience baba."

Baba smiled at my statement, he assured us while winking his eyes gently. Then we all headed to our respective rooms.

Fatima went to her bed and lay down while scrolling through her phone and i kept looking at her lying figure then i said,

"Fatima get up and perform your Isha Salah first then do whatever you want to do. "

Fatima ignored me and turned to the other side.

I didn't say anything because i knew that Fatima would never listen to me. Then i went to the bathroom and performed my abulations. After sometime i finished my Isha Salah and turned to bed as i laid down in bed i closed my eyes. I didn't realize when did I sleep.

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Zaim's pov

Meanwhile, Alex and John were at Alex's house waiting for me so they could go to the race. Everything was set up at the racing spot for the big ceremony, where there were five cars and racers.. Alex, John and I were the best champions in racing. Other racers got scared when they heard our names, knowing that one of us from our group had always won previous competitions. We used different and amazing tricks that helped us secure victory.

Today was the night when the competition was set up and as usual, from our group I participated in it. Opponent made a bet that whoever won the race tonight would treat the entire crowd to drinks at the bar however whoever lost the race will be paid of with his precious car.

Alex kept calling me to come over to his house so they could go to the race.

On the other hand i was at my house scrolling through my phone, i saw Alex was calling me, i picked up the call and talked to him.

Alex started yelling at me while talking on the phone.

"Where the hell are you, man? We've been waiting for you for so long. Did you forget that we have a race competition today, and you agreed to come over? Meanwhile, i moved the phone away from my ear a little because Alex's voice was piercing to me.

Then, i closed my eyes and gritted my jaws in a forgetful expression. Then i again placed back my phone near My ear to listen Alex,

"I'm giving you just 10 minutes to come to my place."

Alex was worried about the terms of the race competition in which if anyone cancelled the race for any reason, he would have to pay for his precious car at any cost.

After listening to him, i responded,

"Yahhh, bro I was just getting ready. Wait for me, I'll be there in 10 minutes."

Then alex cut the call in anger.

However, the distance from my house to Alex's house was about 30 minutes, but as a racer, i managed to reach there in exactly 10 minutes.

I was standing outside Alex's house while resting my body in front of the car bonnet. I was dressed in black fitted pants with sleek lines, adorned with patches that added to the racing aesthetic. Over my pants, i wore a fitted black leather jacket featuring bold red flags on the sides of the chest. Also wore black leather gloves, and black shoes adding to my cool and confident appearance as i prepared to take on the race track.

"Oh finally you here man." John exclaimed.

Right then Alex and John's gaze fell at my Audi R8 with wide open mouths, then they came near me and Alex said in worried look.

"Bro you know na that if you lose this race you'll have to pay for your precious car, since I know that how much this car means to you, it's the most precious thing to you more than anything else."

I smiled a little and patted on Alex's shoulder then i said.

"Don't waste time bro, we must reach on time or we'll be late."

Then we all headed to the racing spot in our respective cars.

When we arrived at the racing spot,

Ji-yeong came in front of my car, while binding his hands over his torso in full racing attire.

I stepped out of my car to face ji-yeoung.

Ji-yeong smirked then he went closer to my car while patted the bonnet then he said with desiring eyes,

"You ready to hand over your title tonight, princess huh? He stopped then he again said "I'll win you tonight baby and take you with me in front of your daddy's eyes."

I turned back my head towards ji-yeoung and then i challengd him,

"Get the guts to steal my car first then see me get on my knees."

Ji-yeoung stood back straight and came closer to me while leaning his face near my face and said ,

"Just wait and watch me snatch victory from under your nose Man."

Ji-yeoung winked me confidently..

Right then i moved my neck a little and turned my gaze towards ji-yeoung's car while raising my one eyebrow then i asked, "are you that confident huhh?" Then i again shifted my gaze back towards ji-yeoung and said while patting his left shoulder with my right hand,

"Bro Stick to your words, or else things may turns against you.."

Ji-yeoung stared back and forth into my eyes while gritting his teeth. Right then ji-yeoung's girlfriend came near him and asked.

"What happend honey ?"

Ji-yeoung kept looking at me, then he replied while moving his head towards yeong-su

"Nothing babe just playing around."

Yeong su made a confusing look and shrugged her shoulders then her gaze fell on me, i was standing in front of them then she exclaimed,

"Woah who is this beauty here huh? I can guess there is gonna something exciting."

I smirked and took a step near yeong su while leaning my body a little at her level then i asked.

"Do you wanna watch devil's fire on the race tracks huhh??"

Yeong su stared back and forth at my leaning figure with her bright eyes and said.

"Whof whof, I would love to watch that hotness."

Zaim smirked again, while ji-yeoung rolled his eyes at Yeong-su and said to her in anger,

"Let's go and start the race."

I stepped back in my car and headed towards the starting line.

The race was about to start, and i could feel my excitement.

I muttered to myself while adjusting my grip on the steering wheel.

"Let's do this Man and make yourself win."

I then turned my head right then i saw my closest rival beside my car. Ji-yeoung , who was also looking at me with narrowed eyes, i winked him with full confidence and then i gestured with both fingers from my eyes towards ji-yeoung , indicating 'I'll see you.' and then moved my head towards starting line, i sighed then i heard Alex and John were encouraging me.

"Bro we know you can do it , just don't let anyone take your princess hmm?"

I nodded my head in agreement while focusing on the front road ahead.

Then i chuckled and whispered to myself.

"This is it, time to show them what I'm made of."

I started my car's engine as i heard the sound of gun shot i sped up my car without wasting any single second and headed towards the racing tracks.

After some minutes, Suddenly, there was a sharp turn coming up. I knew i had to do something. I hit the brakes and turned the wheel hard, drifted it and trying to stay in control.

All cars were going so fast, i felt my sweat appear on my forehead but i didn't get nervous for a moment instead i pressed down on the accelerator, surged forward, and swiftly overtook the other racers.

Next, again after some minutes of drive there was really another tricky turn ahead. I wiped my forehead and held onto the wheel tight then i said.

"You can do it princess. Don't make daddy upset."

I said to my car while having complete focus on the road.

I gulped down my saliva and drifted my car through the turn. It felt like everything else disappeared as i focused on getting through. I thought i had a clear path but then out of nowhere, another car got in my way, blocked my side and passed from there. "Whoa!" I shouted, swerving to avoid hitting it. I was so scared i might crash but i had still controlled well.

Right then two another cars rapidly passed me while overtaking me.

I whispered again to myself in nervousness.

"Phew, that was close." I knew that my rival is so strong so i couldn't take any risk then i sped up my car making my car go even faster and reached near on ji-yeoung's speed. I saw at ji-yeoung and winked him to make him understand that I was near to his Victory.

Finally i crossed the finish line and the crowd cheered me up.

Everyone gathered towards my car and cheered me then i shouted in joy while sitting inside the car.

"Yes! I knew it."

I caressed its steering wheel and said .

"See my princess I didn't lose you I can never even imagine to lose you my baby."

I was feeling a rush of excitement then

I stepped out from my car, kissed its roof and said in joy while caressing its roof with my one arm.

"My precious princess daddy loves you a lot"

After that John and Alex came closer to me and hugged me tightly in full of joy and happiness. Right then Alex said.

"Way to go, Mr Zaim! You did it man you made our night wonderful huhh."

John pulled out from me and congratulated me while saying.

"That was incredible bro, You totally owned the night. Congratulations man. Lets go for a celebration."

The night well spent then we all headed to our homes after celebratjng our Victory.

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A/N

"Sometimes we love and cherish our precious possessions more than anything but when we encounter something rare and special, our heart gravitate towards that."