The Secrets We Live In: A Novel by Fazle Chowdhury

Author:Fazle Chowdhury [Chowdhury, Fazle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: P.P.P.L.
Published: 2021-12-30T16:00:00+00:00

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CHAPTER

SIXTEEN

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“How did you manage to do this, Zain,” she asked.

The two were dancing on the ballroom dancefloor, all eyes on them, Aylin in a deep-v halter gown and Zain in traditional black tie at the Lucerne Festival. Zain could not fathom any thought or consequences seeing how stunning she looked. He felt an overwhelming sense of achievement. His project in Sumqayit, Soviet Azerbaijan was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, which came with a $50,000 grant. Aylin wore the ruby and diamond earring she had bought her. He wasn’t shy, and no price would sway him from what he hoped would be the first of many presents he would give Aylin.

“I can’t believe you’re spending this evening with me when you could be with your Granada teammates,” said Aylin.

Thinking he would not pass his Oxford finals, Zain had a scout place him at a try-out for the second division Spanish football club. He had only recently helped them survive to stay in the second division from being relegated. As he was supposed to be part of the celebration in Granada with his teammates, Zain chose another venue; with Aylin.

“Well, after this month, somebody will have no time for me,” joked Zain.

“I’ll always make time for you. You know that,” she said.

He dipped her.

“I hope you keep your word, Lady Akhundov.”

Zain spun her around one more time. Their minds and hearts were in sync for that moment. Then, the floor began to shake and rumble. A crack opened between the two, and they drifted apart. Try as he might, he couldn’t reach her.

“AYLIN,”

screamed Zain as they drifted further and further.

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