"Why is a girl carrying heavy boxes?.." Zain asked while walking toward her and took the boxes from her and walked inside the cafe, directly to the kitchen.
"Why did you return so early..." Ayat asked, taking a glimpse of her wristwatch.
"He got an emergency call and needed to go somewhere but it was fun...there were so many high-class people and..." Ayesha said, making her eyes round in surprise.
"Go change..." Ayat said, cutting her. Ayesha made faces and left muttering something. Meanwhile, Zain came, picked the remaining two boxes and walked out. Ayat walked with him and looked at his serious face.
"Badge is looking nice..."Ayat said, smiling at the shining badge on his broad chest. Zain silently entered inside the kitchen, leaving Ayat in the cafe hall then came out after a while and left without saying a word.
Ayat sighed a little, went and sat on her stool behind the counter. Arham gazed at her face, she was in deep thought. He knocked at the counter, making her return back to the real world.
"Sorry to disturb your precious thoughts but can I get something to drink," Arham said with one raised eyebrow.
"Off course you helped me so much..latte?." Ayat said while getting up and started the coffee machine. Arham smiled at her little taunt and nodded his head.
"You like to do latte art?...." Arham asked, staring at her face while making art. Ayat raised her eyes to look at him.
"Hmm... it's like I am an artist," she said, giggling at her thought and moved cup toward him then made one cup for herself and settled back on the stool.
"Now tell me what do you want from me?.." Ayat asked, placing her face on her palm, resting her elbow on the counter.
"I found out you and sana went to the same college and you two didn't get along very well...why?" Arham asked
"She doesn't like me...why are you asking?" Ayat asked, shrugging her shoulders.
"She broke up with me because of another man..." Arham said, taking a sip of his coffee. Ayat blinked at him for half a minute.
"oh!...sorry to hear that," Ayat said, clearing her throat.
"Don't be because she is going to come back...and for that, I need your help."
"My help?..what sort of help?" Ayat asked, drinking coffee.
"Sana likes attention, she can't tolerate if someone gives more attention to someone else...she will not like if she finds out his ex-boyfriend is with her competitor, She gets jealous very easily. this much is enough to make her return."
"Wait a minute, so you are saying you want me to pretend to be your girlfriend to make your ex-girlfriend jealous and make her return...right?.." Ayat asked, taking another sip and Arham nodded his head once.
"And why should I do?..." Ayat asked, putting the cup down.
"Don't you want to go back at her for the trouble she had caused... she will be very pissed," Arham said, putting his mobile on the counter and played the video of her and sana verbal fight. Ayat stopped the video.
"Are you a lawyer by profession?..." Ayat asked, looking back at him.
"why?" Arham asked in a confused tone, not getting her point.
"You are very good at manipulating...for one second I thought to agree. if you are not then you should try becoming one. you will be very successful," Ayat said, shaking her head. Arham stared at her with annoyed eyes.
"Why are you looking at me like this?...it was a compliment,"
"It didn't feel like a compliment..." Arham said through greeted teeth. Ayat pressed her lips and looked down.
"Sis! your mobile is ringing...." Ayesha came there and gave her a mobile. Ayat started at 'unknown number' multiple calls then put it back.
"Hello!..." Ayesha waved her hand at Arham then tried to go toward the kitchen but Ayat held her hand.
"Where are you going?.."
"Kitchen...I am hungry," Ayesha said, putting her hand on her stomach.
"Did you forget, you are not allowed to enter inside the kitchen," Ayat said with raised eyebrows?
"Fine...please go yourself and get me something to eat, I am dying because of hunger," Ayesha said in an irritated tone, went and sat beside Arham. Ayat went inside the kitchen.
"She is so mean...I know I caused an accident once but does that mean there will be an accident every time I enter the kitchen." Ayesha said, crossing arms over chest and looked at Arham with an angry pout.
"She is stubborn...isn't she?" Arham asked and Ayesha nodded her head vigorously. Her gaze fell on his mobile and She quickly picked.
"What is this?...." Ayesha asked and played the video.
"Who made this video and Why do you have this video?" Ayesha asked, turning her head toward Arham.
"He is also a fan of sana," Ayat said, coming there and placed a small plate of club sandwiches in front of Ayesha and one in front of Arham.
"This for helping me," Ayat said when Arham looked at her with quizzical eyes.
"You are also a fan of her...Me too." Ayesha said in an excited tone, picked a sandwich and took one large bite.
"But let me tell you one secret...she doesn't look like her pictures on I*******m at all," Ayesha said with a filled mouth. Arham laughed a little at that.
"Don't speak while eating," Ayat scolded her but she ignored her, picked Ayat's mobile.
"And look at her morning posts...I mean when I wake up in the morning, my hair is like a birds nest, my mascara is all smudged and if one day by mistake I don't remove makeup before sleeping. I get pimples but look at her...she is awesome" Ayesha said, showing Arham, sana's posts.
"Is she your real sister?"Arham asked in an amused tone, smiling at her continuous blabber.
"No, she is adopted...I tried to stop mom, dad from adopting her but they didn't listen" Ayat said in a calm tone.
"WHAT!!!!!!!..ADOPTED? WHO ME?." Ayesha asked, dropping mobile in shock. Ayat nodded her head.
"You...You are lying. I am not adopted... She is lying, right? "Ayesha asked, pointing at Ayat while looking at Arham.
"Why will your parents adopt a girl again...if they wanted to adopt someone, they would have adopted a boy. She is lying." Arham said, assuring Ayesha. Ayat narrowed her eyes at arham for proving her wrong. Arham passes a teasing smirk to her.
"He is right...I have watched 'Kabhi Kushi OR Kabhi gum' in that elder son was adopted" Ayesha said in a wet voice.
"Hmm...then she was left in front of her doorstep," Ayat said in the same tone.
"WHAT I WAS LEFT AT DOORSTEP...WHO LEFT ME THERE?" Ayesha asked, keeping both hands on her chest. Ayat shrugged her shoulders without changing her calm expressions. Arham stared at Ayesha as he was watching world 8th wonder.
"I am not going to talk with you," Ayesha said with an 'about to cry' face and left from there. Arham started to laugh with Ayat small chuckles.
Meanwhile, Ayat got a call and she kept mobile on-ear after attending it. Her expressions changed to serious.
TO BE CONTINUED
"Arham do you have a plan?..." Ayat asked after keeping her mobile down. "No..is something wrong?" Arham asked, seeing her serious face. "Can you give me a ride?... I need to go somewhere and it's not easy to find a taxi in this area" Ayat said, sighing a little. Arham nodded his head and they walked out from there. Arham opened the door for Ayat and she looked at him "Are you a gentleman or just because you need something from me therefore you are doing this?.." Ayat asked in a teasing voice. "Be grateful you are getting to see my this side... not everyone gets to see," Arham whisper in a deep tone, moving his face close to her. Ayat started at his twinkling eyes for seconds then a mischief smile spread on her lips.
MorningZain opened his eyes and hissed in pain because of a blasting headache."what the hell!..."Zain cried, holding his head and looked around at unfamiliar surroundings. he get down from bed, walked out still holding his head with one hand.Arham was just coming back from jogging and was drinking water, looked at him."Who are you?"Zain asked, walked toward him and sit on a stool that was placed outside the open kitchen."I will be ready for office in thirty minutes, You need to leave before that..."Arham said, gulping wa
Evening"umm!... I am sure, I messaged you that theme is western, " Arham said, looking at Ayat from top to bottom. She was wearing a long black frock with chuddi-dar shalwar and net dupatta."Yes, You did, but I didn't like the theme... therefore I got dressed the way I like, " Ayat said, pressing her to laugh."Ayat, it's a theme party..." Arham said, looking at her as she had grown horns on her head."Oh yes! if I will go like this then it will be so embarrassing for you...do you still want me to come with you?" Ayat asked blinking at him innocently."You know, I am confirmed Ayesha is your sister...same childish behaviour but not going to work on me, sit inside, " Arham said, ope
"Jerk!..." Ayat said after coming out. She put on ear-pods, played an old song and booked Uber.After some time she reached home, paid for the ride, kept ear-pods and mobile in her purse and was about to step inside the building when she heard Ayesha's shout."Sister!" Ayesha shout, which made her jump out from her thoughts. She looked around but there was no one around."Where are you looking... I am here, look up, " Ayesha shouted again. Ayat raised her head and looked at her building."Allah! Ayesha!! " Ayat said, covering her mouth with both hands after watching her hanging at pipe like a bat, Which was near the window of Ayesha room."What in the hell are you doing? " Ayat yelle
“I have been waiting for you for the past one hour... Where were you? “Junaid said in response to Arham’s greetings.“You should have informed me about your arrival... “Arham said, signing him to sit down and settled beside him.“I didn’t inform you because I thought you will come home in a while... look It’s way past the working hours? “Junaid glared at him.“What can I say, earning is a tough job, “Arham said, shrugging His shoulder.“Arham, working hard is a good thing but overworking yourself and having no personal life isn’t worth it... Balance is a must, “He said, worry invaded in his voice.“Uncle, I have a personal life, better than anyone else, don’t worry... “ Arham said in a meaningful voice, making Junaid chuckle.“Now tell me what brought you here... If I am not wrong, your first dream starts now, &l
“Don’t ask for something, which I can’t give, “Ayat said, sighing in a helpless tone. He stared at her for a second.“I don’t think cooking is something which you can’t do, ““huh!... “She looked at him with confused eyes.“My chef left the job, therefore, I want you for the job, “Arham smiled at her confused face.“Breakfast timing is from 8:00am to 11:00am, lunch from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Dinner from 7:00pm to 10:30pm, “She said in monotone, turned around and had walked few steps when Arham held her wrist and made her turned around in such a fast pace, she lost her balance and held him tightly from shoulder, preventing herself from falling down.Ayat opened her eyes after calming her breathing and looked up at Arham, who was looking down at her. Moments went by while staring at each other like that, before releasing their closeness. Ayat looked
“I can expect good things from you only.... unlike someone, “ Arham said, gazing at Ayat. She narrowed her eyes at him.“Wow! Your house is so amazing, it’s so big. Do you live alone? “Ayesha exclaimed, awestruck by the interior.“Hmm... Do you want me to show you around? “ Arham smiled when she nodded her head like kid and both walked out from there, chatting.“These two get along very well, “ Ayat said, sighed and went after them.“Everything here looks same as i have seen celebrities houses in Instagram.... are you a celebrity?” Ayesha asked in an excited tone.Arham chuckled as he opened a door for her. “OMG! “ Ayesha looked at huge book shelf with half opened mouth. Arham shook his head at her expression and looked back at Ayat, who stopped in front of a wall which was displaying pictures.Arham glanced at Ayesha, then walked back to Ayat.
“What was the need to behave like this? “ Dua questioned her sanity, pouring and mixing milk into her coffee. “What will he think about me?... Crazy weird girl, right? “ Dua jerked her head, picked her mug and walked back to her room and wide opened window. “Did it rain last night? “ Dua whispered and bent down to take a close look at the two parallel roads with a green line between them, then saw a big water tank, sprinkling water on roads. She sighed, moved back and glanced at Arham Apartment and find him peering at her. He waves at her. Dua blinked to get hold of herself and waved back, reluctantly. Arham took out his mobile from his pant pocket and signed her to pick up. Dua looked around for her mobile, then put the cup on the window stool and went back into the room. “Are you still upset? “ Arham asked the moment she attended the call. “No, I am sorry for getting angry for no reason, “ Dua said, mentally cursing herself. “That was quick, “ Arham chuckled. “I don’t mind apol
"Only one step, " Arham said, standing in front of Ayat."Arham I can't... "Ayat Who was standing on the brick walking path gazed at the stony road, shook her head, with closed eyes, and tried to step back but He held both hands."Don't look anywhere else but me... Just like, I am always looking at you, " His Voice warmth, surrounded her feared heart, giving her strength.She bit her bottom lip, squeezed his hands, and stepped forward, with a rapid heartbeat."Are You ok? " He asked, watching her face deeply, their hands still in each other. Ayat nodded positively, slowly. Arham took a breath and smiled.*****************************"It was my father's birthday and I got my university acceptance letter...It was a nice day overall, " Ayat paused, lost in deep thought. Arham watched her face in the dim golden light of a street lamp, which was shining at some distance from their bench. He kept silent as he wanted her to share things at her own pace."Many of my friends got accepted ther
Morning"Is today zombie day?... only I didn't know, " Ayesha asked in a confused way, after looking at Arham."Am I looking like one? " Arham asked, sitting beside her on a stool. Ayesha nodded her head vigorously."Ayat too... Did you two plan it together? " She asked in a genuinely curious tone."What are papers for? " He asked, ignoring her question."Don't know... Ayat asked me to sign them, " She said, collecting the papers."Sister I have signed them and I am leaving...getting late, "Ayesha shouted at top of her lungs, picked up her backpack, and left. Arham picked up the papers and started going through them."When did you come? " Ayat asked, stepping out of the kitchen, drying her hand with a tissue then stopping in her track after seeing the deadly look on his face."Explain this? " Arham asked, throwing papers in front of Ayat."It was supposed to happen sooner or later... what's there to explain? " Ayat sighed and forwarded to collect the papers but Arham kept his hand on
"Where is your sister? " Arham asked, putting his coat on the counter while sitting on the stool."Don't ask me anything, " Ayesha said with a cute pouted face."Are you still angry with me? " Arham asked in an amused tone. Ayesha gathered her books, muttering something under her breath, and walked out from there. Arham shook his head at that then looked at Iqra with a quizzical look."She went out after lunch rush, and didn't return till now, " Iqra said. Arham looked at his wrist watch then nodded at her.******************"How long are you going to wait here?... she must have gone home directly, " "She didn't go home, I know she will come here first, ""But we need to close everything, " Iqra said with worry. Arham sighed in helplessness, stood up, picked up his coat and walked away."She is annoying like her boss, " he muttered to himself, stepping away.*****************Arham got fresh and was setting table for one after cooking when the doorbell rang. He took out his mobile f
MorningTHUMP!A painful and uncomfortable feeling of a warm fluid wetting her hair, made her open her eyes. Her body felt numb on the cold floor. She blinked her eyes to clear her foggy vision. the first thing she saw was, a cold shower from the sky and an intense light was flashing in her eyes from the side.She turned to the side and saw a pair of boots stepping on blood near her."Help! " A weak murmur came out from her mouth, as she moved her hand on top of the boot. Pair of boots jumped back several steps, tripped and the person fell on his back."Save me, " She said, feeling her breath trapped in her chest. The person got up in a spur of a second, ran back to the car, sat inside the car and drove in reverse."Please! " The word made its way out of her lips before fainting as she then saw the car vanishing at the end of the long road."DON'T LEAVE, " Ayat jerked up from her sleep with unsteady breath. It took her a minute to recognise the place and calm herself."Ah! my head, "
"Sir clothes are ready, " Servant said when Arham came out after taking shower and left. He picked up a white shirt from the bed and walked toward the window while wearing it. His eyebrows twisted together, finding Ayat's window covered with curtains."Looks like... She will take time to clear her mind, " He said, closing the sleeves buttons and then walking back inside the room.Arham was checking the emails on his tablet when the driver stopped the car in front of ' firefly" He looked at the cafe and thought for a minute."I don't think she will be happy to see me today, " Arham muttered to himself while looking outside."What sir? "The driver asked in a confused tone, not hearing him properly."Drive, " He ordered and shifted her gaze back to the screen. The driver nodded and drove off.******************Ayat placed breakfast in front of Ayesha and settled behind the counter. She glanced at arham's empty seat and then looked outside."He is not going to come today...I saw his car
"Why don't you get married, please get married... please," Ayesha pleaded."Did sir ask you to do this drama? "Ayat asked, not getting affected by her pleading."No, I want you to get married, " Ayat said with a bright smile."Why? what will you get from my wedding? " Ayat asked, sitting beside her on the counter stool."Just think about it, there will be so many functions of marriage, I will buy two dresses for every function with new accessories and shoes with each dress.... just thinking about it is giving me goosebumps, " Ayesha said, as she was dreaming about it. Ayat closed her eyes and shook her head."That's a very good nice reason for marriage,... isn't it? "Arham said, sitting beside ayat as they settled across a square-shaped table. Ayat looked at him with narrowed eyes."I know but she is not listening, " Ayesha said in an irritated tone."You are getting late for college, " Ayat said, looking at her wristwatch. Ayesha muttered something under her breath, picked up the bag
"Hi, Zain..."Iqra said, hurriedly matching his steps."Good morning... " Zain greeted her back with a smile."Long time no see, for how many days you have come this time? ""Why you don't like my coming here? " Zain asked with raised eyebrows."No, I didn't mean that, I was just asking, " Iqra shook her head vigorously. Zain chuckled at that and opened the door for her. Iqra bite her inner cheek and walked inside the restaurant with Zain behind her."What are you doing? " Ayat asked, standing beside him. Arham moved the cups to another side."Can't you keep silent for a moment? " Arham said, not letting her see."Show me... No, " Ayat walked to another side."Let me finish first... go sit there, " Arham gave her a look. Ayat looked in front and smiled after seeing Zain."When did you come? " Ayat asked, with a bright smile."just now, ""Breakfast? " Ayat asked, walking out from behind the counter. Zain nodded at her and she went inside the kitchen, followed by Iqra."Did you start a
"How will I take all this luggage from here? " Ayat said, worriedly then looked at Ayesha, who was taking selfies in front of the restaurant. Ayat sighed and nodded positively to the driver."Take out luggage also, " Ayat said, stepping out of the car."Sister, please take a beautiful picture of me ... I need to upload it on Instagram, " Ayesha said, but Ayat ignored her, collecting luggage."Quickly!... " Ayesha cried loudly. Ayat gave her a look, which was returned with a cute pout."Fine… but last time, " Ayat said and took the mobile from her hand."Take it from some distance, " Ayesha said."Restaurant name should also come, ""Not Good... take another one, " Ayesha shook her head and hurriedly went back to her place."Camera result is so bad... When will you change mobile? " Ayesha said, not satisfied."I am done. Take your pictures yourself, " Ayat gave her a death glare, handed over the mobile, then moved luggage under a sunshade."I have to do all work myself... " Ayesha whin
Next Day“Doctor said I should rest. Then why are we going for jogging? “Ayesha said in an annoyed tone.“jogging is good for health and the doctor said, start moving your arm gradually otherwise it will restrict your shoulder movement, “ Ayat said and Ayesha kept silent.“Are you not going to argue with me about it? “ Ayat asked, raising her eyebrows with a surprise.“why do I need to do that when you are right, “ Ayesha said, correcting her shoulder sling and starting the walk. Ayat walked beside her.“Why are you so silent today? “ Ayat turned and looked at her gloomy face. Ayesha shook her head at nothing.“Where do you want to go? Kashmir? Swat? “ Ayat asked with a smile after a second.“It’s okay, we don’t need to go... I think we should go back. I am tired, “ Ayesha said, turned and walked away. Ayat stopped and bit her lips at her response.***************************“Ahm...Ahm, ““is she sleeping? “ Arham asked himself after getting no response from Ayat, who was sitting wit