"What are Z1 and Z2 doing in your phone???" Emma shrieked seeing Zada's mobile screen.Zada shared a look with Zian through the phone."And who are these people??" Emma asked noticing some other very handsome men and beautiful woman on the screen."Emmaa...""Oh my God!! Is your hair real uncle?? It looks so silky. Does it feel silky too?? What shampoo and conditioner do you use uncle? Look at my hair. It looks like a bird's nest sometimes. Oh I am so envious of your hair. How do you manage it??" Emma asked in awe looking at the long haired man on the screen. Zayed chuckled at her cuteness.All the Ahmeds were staring at her confused as to whether she is cute or dumb."Uncle Salim, What say?? Can anyone be weirder than Aunt Milly??" Zahir asked seeing the look on his uncle’s face."Definitely," Salim agreed, realising that his wife is nothing compared to this girl.Emma'a attention went back to the twins when Zahir spoke."Uncle Salim? This is your family?? Then why is my Ada on call
Zada was walking through the corridors after her classes when she got pulled into an empty classroom.Before she could scream a hand covered her mouth. "Don't scream. It's me."He felt her relax in his hold and took off his hands covering her mouth.She turned around glaring at him."What the hell Zahir?" Zada asked in annoyance."Uh oh. We just wanted to talk to you before we leave," Zahir said with a casual shrug."We??" She asked and turned to see Zi leaning against the desk shaking his head."You let him do this??" Zada asked Zi who just shrugged."I told him we could message you and ask you to meet us here like normal people do. But then he doesn't like doing things in a normal way. He always have to be dramatic." Zi said, earning a scowl from Zahir."I was just checking how you would react if someone pulled you into an empty classroom like this. And let me tell you I am disappointed, little sister. Being the daughter of the warrior King of Zidra, I expected at least a kick in t
"Papa, ask your second wife to give me a break at least on New year." Emma told her father, huffing in anger.Her mother... No!! Stepmother, she decided, because there's no way this woman is her mother. No mother treats their children this way. Only evil stepmothers do!! Like in the fairytale books.And the poor Cinderella that she is, is suffering under her evil step mom’s atrocities.They should have named her Elle. No!! All cinderellas are named Elle. She ought to be different. They should have just named her Cinders!! Wah!! Cinders Hart!And she could have waited for her Prince charming to come riding in his white horse to rescue her from this house where she is ill treated.Oh!! She can imagine Zi- Zi coming in his Ya Rouhi to save her and she would put down her long hair from the tower top so that he could climb up and reach her? Emma frowned lightly.Wasn't that snow white who put down her long hair?If it was snow white, who was that stupid girl who ate the poisonous a
"What the hell is going on here?" Zada pushed Liam away from her when she heard the voice.They looked up to see Noah Hughes staring at them open mouthed. Noah was still in shock. He knows Liam is a Playboy. But not even in his dreams did he imagine his once upon a time bestfriend to bring a girl home. Never!No!! It's not any girl. It's that girl who had brought The Liam Fredrick into the library. The girl must be pretty special if he managed to bring Liam into the library and managed to reach his home.Liam stared at Noah in displeasure. "What the hell are you doing here??" Liam asked in annoyance."Why should I give you an explanation??" Noah shot back in the same attitude."Because this is my house," Liam said, gritting his teeth in frustration. "Correction. This is Michael Fredrick's house. Who happens to be my mother's brother. That makes him my uncle." Noah said with a casual shrug of his shoulder.Yes!! That's right. Noah the ex best friend also happens to be his first
I love you...Zada took her pillow and pressed her face into it and squealed in joy.Liam Fredrick, the playboy extraordinaire, is in love with Zada. Zada could still feel her erratic beating of heart the moment he said he loves her.Her entire body had frozen except her heart which started running a marathon as soon as those words escaped his lips.She had kept staring at him in wonder, in disbelief, in excitement, in joy and what not.She had opened her mouth several times to respond, but only air came out. She couldn’t form any words to express what she was feeling at that moment.And their moment broke when Izzy called out from the other side of the wall letting them know she arrived.Damn!! Why couldn't she just tell him??Her phone binged indicating a whatsapp message.She opened her phone knowing who it could be..‘I started counting one star in the sky for each reason I love you. Then I ran out of stars and I realised the reasons are infinite.’Zada laughed out loud.His neve
Emily woke up and was getting ready for her first day at the institute.Her major step into her dream!As a little girl, she has always been fascinated by cars and bikes. When the other little girls around her were playing with barbie dolls and doll houses, she was dying over cars and bikes.She still remembers the first gift her father bought for them. He had bought a doll for her and a toy car for Emil. And you guys can guess who took what gift.Emily laughed remembering her brother taking care of a pretty doll like a queen.He was so damn cute. Not that she will ever admit it, but she found it so endearing. Maybe she should just check his suitcase to see whether he bought that old doll along with him?"Why should you check Emily? Isn't it obvious that he will bring it along. He will carry it around until he finds his real life queen." Emily talked to her image in the mirror.Will he give up the doll once he finds his girl?? He is so very attached to the doll. She can imagine Emil'
Zahir stared at the girl who punched him in the nose. How dare she? Who does she think she is?As he stared into those blue eyes of hers, a sense of deja vu washed over him. "Emily, it was not his fault," he heard the guy, who almost got electrocuted a moment ago, saying. Emily? Could it be? No way! He thought to himself. "Is it only me or do you two also get this awful sense of deja vu?" His sister asked curiously and the blue eyed girl looked at the three of them sharply. "Don't tell me you three are!! Of course you guys are twins. Is she your sister? If yes, don't tell me that you are triplets and all your names start with Z." Emily said, feeling her heart beating like crazy. Could it be? No way! She thought to herself with a tense sigh. "Zahir," he introduced himself with a smirk and the widening of the pretty blue eyes gave him the answer to the question that formed in his head a moment ago. This is the same little packet of firecracker. His ex-girlfriend of one day. "
Emil and Emily walked into their apartment tiredly after their first day at college. Emily threw her bag onto the couch and plopped herself beside it with a relieved groan. "Goodness! I feel so tired" Emily said with a tired groan."Of course. You ought to. You just started World War III, didn't you?" Emil asked sarcastically, as he sat next to her. Emily looked at her brother sharply. "I started? Really? You are saying this, Emil! That bad boy is the one who started. He hit you Emil. Hit you!! My brother! How dare he? Did you think I would just let it go, if some spoiled brat bullies my brother?" Emily asked furiously. "Will you stop it and listen to me for a moment. I have been trying to say this for God knows how long." Emil said in exasperation."What? He might be your childhood best friend. But that is no excuse for you to defend him. He hit you. I hit him. We are equal now." Emily said adamantly. "No. You misunderstood the situation and over reacted." Emil said in a calm t
"I, Zahir Ahmed al Zidra, hereby accept my role as the ruling Sheikh of the Sultanate of Zidra. I shall continue to preserve, and build upon the royal legacy and shall reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the people forever." Zahir vowed, as he stood on the podium, with his right palm over his chest and his eyes staring straight ahead at the people of Zidra.It was the coronation ceremony. Zahir Ahmed al Zidra was getting felicitated as the next ruling Sheikh of Arabian Nation if Zidra!"I invite everyone here to share my determination and work together for the nation’s prosperity and the people’s happiness as the ultimate goals," Zahir added, his voice resonating with passion, instilling a sense of hope and anticipation among the people of Zidra.His brothers and sisters were standing on either side as he made his vows to his nation and his people.The security has been strengthened as there were many people attending the ceremony, including dignitaries from the
Though Zian and Emma were recently married, they had fallen into a comfortable rhythm together, their lives woven in a way that complemented each other. Zian now led the Ahmed family’s business side with his characteristic calm and precision, steering it toward expansion with a confident hand. Meanwhile, Emma had tried her hand at a few things, but as Zian often teased, she had the attention span of a toddler. Her parents, relieved that she’d at least completed her education, had stopped expecting her to settle into any traditional career.Knowing her gifts lay elsewhere, Zian suggested she join the Ahmeds’ charity organisation. Rather than dealing with finances or administrative work, he assigned her something more hands-on. Three days a week, Emma visited palliative care homes and orphanages, spending her time cheering up the residents with her infectious charm and boundless stories. Zian knew she could lift anyone’s spirits with her words, and she eagerly embraced the chance to
FEW YEARS LATERLiam and Zada are thriving both in their personal and professional lives. Liam, now the CEO of an international technology solutions firm, stands confidently at the helm of his father’s company, overseeing its global expansion. His hard-earned MBA and years of dedication have paid off, establishing him as a respected leader in the field. Meanwhile, Zada has become a celebrated children’s author, her debut book ‘Mirrie the Mythical Horse’ marking the start of her rise to fame. Inspired by her storytelling talents, she continues to capture young readers' imaginations with her enchanting tales and thoughtful messages. Her latest book, praised as a classic in children’s literature, reflects her journey and growth over the years.Sunlight streamed through the windows of their cosy home, casting a warm glow over the morning routine as Liam and Zada hurried to prepare their daughter for her first day of kindergarten admission.Liam knelt beside his daughter, smoothing out t
One month later, the sun was beginning to set, casting a warm, golden glow over the campus as the group gathered on the sprawling lawn. The last month had been an unforgettable journey, filled with laughter, embarrassment, bonding, and countless challenges. But tonight, they had all agreed, was for celebration—a proper farewell to the antics that had drawn them all closer.Liam, of course, had been the master of ceremonies for this whole ordeal, and he looked especially smug as he watched Zahir and Zian reluctantly serve drinks, their expressions caught somewhere between exasperation and amusement.“You know, I think I am going to miss this,” Liam said, taking a glass from Zahir and winking. “Seeing you two bow down to me—it’s been... enlightening.”“Trust me,” Zahir shot back with a grin, “you have enjoyed this way more than anybody did. But don’t get too used to it, Liam. As soon as today ends, we are going back to normal.”“Oh, really?” Liam laughed, leaning back in his chair. “I d
“I am not a bloody playboy…” Zahir screamed at the end of his wits, leaving everyone in the room other than Zian, Zada and Izzy shocked by his declaration.“What???” It was Liam’s voice that rang out more loudly. Zada gave him an elbow jab asking him to shut up.“Listen, Emily. I am not a playboy. I have never been one. The only girl in my life is you. When I was five, it was only you. And now when I am twenty, it is only you.” Zahir said, looking earnestly into Emily’s eyes.She looked at him suspiciously.“Stop lying.” Emil said coldly.“He is not lying, Emil.” It was Izzy who spoke. “What?”“He is not a playboy. He is plain stupid. He has this dumb belief that if he has this playboy image, it would make him more popular. He is only dumb, not a playboy.” Izzy said and Zahir glared at her.“What? I am only telling the truth. Who would do such stupidities like you do?” Izzy asked with a shrug.“What makes you so sure?” Emil challenged and Izzy smiled.“Remember the truth or dare game
Silence filled Emily’s room as she lay curled up in Zahir’s arms, savouring the warmth and closeness between them. They had finally let their walls down and the silence that hung between them now felt intimate, peaceful."If you say that this doesn't mean a thing..." Zahir trailed off, his voice a low, warning murmur as he brushed a hand through her hair, his eyes locked onto hers.Emily laughed softly, resting her head on his chest. "You are mine, Emily Langston," he whispered possessively."And you are mine, Zahir Ahmed," She whispered back, equally possessive.Zahir smirked, a glint of satisfaction in his eyes. He loved how she was never intimidated by him, always ready to challenge him, push back, stand toe-to-toe. They lay there for a moment, wrapped up in each other, enjoying a rare, unguarded moment. But suddenly, the sound of the front door opening and footsteps approaching the living room startled them out of their reverie.Emily quickly pulled the blanket up, her eyes wide
The months seemed to fly by, drawing Zada and Liam, Zian and Emma, and Izzy and Emil closer together. Each of their love stories blossomed, surrounded by the easy warmth and laughter of new romance and friendship. But for Zahir and Emily, it was a different story. Their undeniable attraction was as strong as ever, but neither would admit to the feelings simmering beneath. Yet, every chance they got, they would find themselves in each other's arms, their moments of intimacy full of tension and passion. And each time, they would pull away, murmuring the same words: ‘It doesn’t mean anything.’One evening, they were at the apartment the girls share after a gettogether. The others had left in couples, for some ‘couple time’, leaving Emily and Zahir alone. The air was thick with an unspoken tension, an electric charge that always seemed to grow whenever they were alone."Are you seriously going to that party with that guy?" Zahir asked abruptly, his voice laced with irritation. Emily shot
“By the way, Mr Ahmed, what shampoo and conditioner do you use?” Madison asked, looking admiringly at Zayed’s slightly long hair.“MOM!” Liam exclaimed in shock. He turned to his mom with pleading eyes.“What? I just wanted to know..” Madison said innocently. “Please keep a control on your tongue, mom. Don’t scare them away on the very first day.” Liam whispered to his mother in a pleading tone, earning a glare in return.“LIAM FREDRICK! How could you say that to your Momma? The momma who carried you inside her womb for nine months? The momma who changed your dirty diapers when you were a kid? The momma who kissed your boo boo’s away?” Madison asked, hands on her hips. She was fired up.Liam closed his eyes in disbelief. They were supposed to impress the Ahmeds. Not scare them off.Zayed and Salim exchanged a glance.“How the hell did we land here? Now there would be nothing stopping Cami and Ava. This woman seems just like them. They are going to get on like a house on fire.” Salim
The air was buzzing with anticipation as Liam paced the living room, stealing quick glances toward the front windows. The Ahmed family would be arriving soon, and he could already feel his nerves bubbling up. Outside, Madison Fredrick was bustling around the backyard, setting up for the barbecue. With her usual over-the-top excitement, she darted from one setup station to another, adjusting tables and setting out colourful plates.Madison, practically glowing with enthusiasm, called out, “Liam! Have you checked if the Ahmeds have landed yet? Oh, this is so exciting! Imagine having all of them over here!”“Yes, Mom, they landed just a bit ago. Zada, Zahir, and Zian went to pick them up and they have a stop by to freshen up after the long journey.” Liam chuckled at his mom’s energy. “Perfect!” Madison clapped her hands, her gaze already scanning the backyard. “We have the best setup! Michael is handling the grill, Chloe’s setting up the drinks station, and I have already got everyone