Liam Fredrick looked up at the professor with a bored look.
He is waiting for the roll call.
Once it is over ,he will bunk!!
He saw the girl sitting next to him scoot closer to him.
What was her name??
She had been in his class for the past two years and he still doesn't remember her name.
He did have a fling with her, maybe last year. He is not exactly sure.
But he is terrible at remembering names.
"Hey handsome" she whispered, placing a hand on his thighs and he smirked.
His infamous smirk that causes all the girls around to swoon
"Hello sexy!!" He returned sexily
"Wanna catch up tonight??" She purred
"Why not babe??" He asked
Once the roll call was over and the professor was facing the board he jumped out through the open windows onto the corridor and nearly bumped into a girl.
This has happened many times before.
Girls stalking him!
He knew she was about to say something so he immediately covered her mouth with his hands.
"Don't make noise" he hissed at her and pulled her into the nearby empty classroom.
She looked up and her eyes widened.
Oh!! This might be her dream come true, he mused.
Being in Liam Fredrick's arms!!
She is not his type
She looks like the typical boring nerdy girl!
She was still staring at him and he smirked.
Cue the blushing, he thought
But he was positively stunned when instead she rolled her pretty eyes.
Pretty?
Since when did he use the term pretty for girls.
And that too this girl!
He can't even properly see her eyes.
Yes, that's the reason for his slip up.
"Were you waiting outside to get a glimpse of me, sweetheart?" He asked with a sexy smirk while taking his hands off her mouth.
She rolled her eyes again
"Where exactly did you go for the ego enhancement surgery?" She asked tilting her head to one side
"Huh?" He asked confused
"I mean, you couldn't possibly be born with an ego that big right??" She asked again
"What?" He asked, confused out of his wits
"On second thoughts, it is entirely possible. I do have a brother born with an ego larger than him. Momma used to say he needed two cradles when he was a baby, one to fit in his ego" she said again rolling her eyes.
Eye rolling seems like a part of her nature
"Are you insulting me or insulting your brother?" He asked
"It's the same thing. You and him!! Passengers of the same train" she said
"Which train??" He asked, frowning in confusion
"Uff. It's just an expression man. Simply means you both are similar in character " she said
"What character do I have in common with your brother??" he asked
"You both have this ridiculous belief that you are God's gift to the women" she said scoffing at the thought of that idea.
"You seem to know me very well sweetheart!! Did research on me, did you??" He asked smirking
"Trust me I didn't have to do any research!!" She said
"So what's your name?" He asked stepping back and gave her a once over
She is dressed in a long beige colored dress which is too large for her. So he couldn't imagine what her figure would be like.
But she isn't overweight!!
He knows that because he had her in his arms a few minutes before.
Her hair is tied up in a tight bun, not a single strand out of place.
And her huge glasses perched on her nose.
She exudes a prim librarian vibe!
It would be a challenge unwinding her!!
And there is nothing he relishes more than a challenge
"Why? You have a reputation of being terrible at remembering names. Why would I say my name to someone like you? In fact I was told to stay away from you" she said
"What do you mean by that? Who asked you to stay away?" He asked and saw her tensing
"Ha ha. My brain of course " she said and looked at her wrist watch
"Oh dear god! I was already late and struggling to find the classroom. Now see what you did. I missed the second hour of my first day. All because of you" she said and ran out of the classroom without glancing back at him
A girl had run out on him??
Unbelievable!
****
Liam was lounging in the university cafe along with his friends
But his thoughts were elsewhere.
A girl! A girl like her had the audacity to insult him and walk out on him.
That had caused a dent in his ego.
"What's the matter with you?" Zian asked him
He is very observant
"What? Nothing" he shrugged
"You have been silent ever since you came here and seem to be in some deep thought" he said rolling his eyes.
"I wasn't" he denied
"Really? Heera had been rubbing against you for the past ten minutes and you didn't even notice" he said with a teasing smirk on his face
"Heera?" He turned to look beside him but saw her whispering something to Zahir who in turn rolled his eyes.
Why is everyone rolling their eyes ever since morning?
"She just went there now as you haven't been paying any attention to her" Zian answered his un asked question
"As if I care!! God!! What should we do to get rid of her." Liam asked groaning and Zian shrugged
"Listen, I am not very hungry. Will see you later" he picked up his bag and walked out of the cafe
As he was walking through the university corridor he saw the girl from the morning entering the main library with a sandwich in her hand.
****
Zada was sitting in a secluded corner in the library with her note book.
She had been working on her first official story
It's her dream to become a children's book illustrator.
And she would publish this, she thought determined.
'Go Mirrie Go!!' Phoebe sat on Mirrie the Magical horse with golden wings and screamed loud.
Mirrie opened her wings and flew along the chocolate land carrying Phoebe.
"Hello, Mirrie" Zada was startled as she heard someone whispering in her ears huskily.
She closed her notebook immediately and turned around to see none other than the douche Liam Fredrick leaning close to her.
"What do you think you are doing?? Step back" she leaned back against the table
"Why Mirrie?" He asked leaning closer
"My name is not Mirrie" she gritted her teeth
"But I like the name Mirrie" he said huskily caressing her cheeks with his knuckles
"Hands off" she said and pushed him away
He chuckled
"You want my lips instead of hands sweetheart?" He whispered in her ears making her grit her teeth.
She could feel her heart picking up its pace.
This guy is trouble!
"Stay away, Fredrick" she said, trying for composure.
"Haww!" They heard a gasp and Liam stepped back from her and turned to see another girl standing there with her hands on her hips glaring at Mirrie
"How could you?" She asked dramatically, making Mirrie roll her eyes.
"Why didn't you tell me you know The Liam Fredrick. I had been giving you a detailed history on them today morning and you didn't even utter a word. I thought we were best friends" she asked throwing her hands up in the air
Oh!! This is how she knows about me, he thought to himself.
Is she the one who asked her to stay away from him?
"Why did you ask her to stay away from me?" He asked the new girl
"I did?? When??" She asked confused
"Emma, I don't know him any more than you do" Mirrie said
"But it didn't seem so" Emma asked narrowing her eyes at Mirrie
"That's right!" He said smirking at Mirrie
"Oh just shut up and get lost"
"Emma, do you take pizza to be your lawfully favourite food until dinner do you apart??" Emma smiled and nodded looking dreamily at the pizza in front of her"And do you, pizza, take Emma as your lawfully favourite devourer until dinner do you apart??" Zada shook her head in disbelief looking at her self proclaimed, crazy, best friend of two days"Are you sure you didn't run away from some mental asylum??" Zada asked and Emma looked up at her and pouted"I am in love with pizza. Is it my fault??" She asked with a puppy eyes making Zada smileEmma is too cute for her own good!!"Why did you ask me to come to this cafe, Emma. The campus main cafe would have been more closer to our department " Zada asked taking a seat across EmmaThis cafe is located near the business department. It's very cozy and only few people seems to visit hereZada looked at the menu on the table and understood whyAll the things available here are more expensive than the main cafe"The twins and their gang fre
Liam walked into the children's section of the library and stopped on his tracks when he heard a very familiar voice." 'Why are you shaking the jungle to pieces??' Cried the parrot who had never seen an elephant before 'What kind of an animal are you anyway??' It asked"A smile formed on his lips on seeing Mirrie sitting on a bean bag surrounded by a dozen five year olds.Her face was so animated and she was telling the story, changing the voices according to change in character " 'I don't know what kind of animal I am. I live all alone in the jungle, and I dance and I kick - and I call myself Sooki. It's a good sounding name and it fits me. Don't you think so?" She said in a more heavy sound and made a sound imitating a little elephant.He saw her phone lying there and a smirk appeared on his faceOnce his work was done, he kept the phone back and leaned on a bookshelf listening to her storytelling.Seems like she is obsessed with children's books.Once the story telling session w
Zada was running towards the classroom for her second hour.She was already late because she had been held back after the first hour by a certain drama queen, her self proclaimed bestiee.She came to a halt when a six feet two inch trouble stepped into her way with a lopsided grin."Do you happen to have a band aid, babe??" He asked."Why?? What happened??" She asked with a little frown as she did a quick check out to see if he was injured somewhere."I just scraped my knees falling hard for you," he said, smirking at her, making her roll her eyes."Get lost," she said, side stepping so she could continue her walk to the classroom. "Aww! Mirrie is angry" he pouted adorably. Adorably?? How can a six feet tall macho guy with six packs be adorable?Not that she has seen his six packs!But she had heard a lot about it from her chatterbox bestie. "Don't call me Mirrie," she gritted her teeth in annoyance."Is your name Google?? Because you have everything I have been searching for," he
"Well well well, what do we have here?" They sprang apart from each other as they heard the mocking tone and she saw Liam visibly stiffening."Hughes" Liam gritted his teeth as a form of greeting and Zada furrowed her eyebrows.Where had she seen this guy before? And the name Hughes did strike familiar. She tried shuffling her brain cells to come up with the answer for her question."Fredrick. I didn't quite believe it when I heard that you were seen walking into the library. Seems like there is a slight change in your taste recently," the guy drawled lazily, giving Zada a leisurely once over, making her squirm.Liam pushed Zada behind him in a swift move surprising all three of them."F*ck off Noah," Liam warned, taking a step towards the other guy."Woah. Liam Fredrick is being protective over a girl. What has this world come down to?" Noah mocked tilting his head sideways to get another glimpse of Zada."What have you done to the f*ck boy, sweetheart?" Noah asked, looking at Zada m
Zada balled up yet another paper and threw it into the trash can near her study table.She had been cooped up in her hostel room for a few hours now, trying to draw Mirrie the mythical horse. Emma had come to her room twice and she had thrown her out both the times. She took another paper and tried to bring into the paper what she had in mind.When yet again she failed, she decided to call her brother.She knows she is good at art, but Zian is better. He is the one who inherited that talent of their father completely. She and Zahir could draw to an extent, but Zi excels in it. "Hello little sister," came the voice from the other side of the phone and she rolled her eyes"I am only ten minutes younger than you. That doesn't make me little, Zahir" Zada said dryly."I am Zian," came the prompt reply from the other side."And I am Angelina Jolie" Zada retorted sarcastically "God!! There is a limit to dreaming baby. Angelina Jolie is a tall order" the sibling banter went on"Don't yo
Zada gaped at Emma who was gobbling her breakfast as if this was the last day of her life. "Emma. Are you fasting for a month?" Zada asked in confusion seeing the way Emma eats."I am dieting from today onwards, Zada. I need my energy." Emma said swallowing the food hurriedly."This is how you diet?" Zada asked in disbelief. "I am eating only breakfasts from today. I need energy until tomorrow morning" Emma said, with a mouthful of food making Zada look at her in disbelief. "Why this sudden dieting plan?" Zada asked, confused because Emma is such a foodie."Yesterday that brat called me fatty. Her nerve!" Emma huffed in annoyance."Which brat??" Zada asked in confusion."A brat in my neighbourhood. I was on a video call with my momma and this girl had to be there with momma. That itself is so irritating. I mean doesn't she have her own momma. Why come for mine? I always hated her. Ever since she was born five years ago, she had been my nemesis. She always wants to be the centre of
Zada groaned and looked behind her to see Liam Fredrick smirking at her."Don't even think about making me miss another lecture." Zada warned"Oh you want to miss me instead. So that you could realise the depth of your feelings for me" Liam said flirtily"You know what. I am not going to respond to your silly pick up lines and waste my time. Goodbye Fredrick" she said and stalked awayZada entered her literature class and took her window side seat in the last cornerShe took her text book out of her bag and placed it on her desk when she felt someone sitting on the seat next to her"That was rude sweetheart. Walking away from the love of your life without so much as a goodmorning kiss. Mean Mirrie" Liam complained and Zada pursed her lips in annoyance"What are you doing here? You are not in this class" Zada said"Who cares??" He shruggedBefore she could respond, their professor Mrs Rachel entered the class roomEveryone stood up to greet her. Well everyone except The great Liam Fred
The morning rolled by and it was lunch time already.A very very hungry Emma is standing in front of the cafe, looking inside, drooling over the pizza kept in the glass case.People usually have a fight between their heart and brain and Emma is having a fight between her stomach and the brain.Her brain keeps reminding her of Mila's taunts and her stomach urges her to go in and grab the pizza.Pizza, the love of her life!Who is more important?? Mila or Pizza?? It definitely is Pizza, but then she couldn't erase Mila's taunts as well.Her brain formed an image of Mila wearing nothing more than underwear and holding a pitchfork, an evil smirk on her face."Stop drooling over the pizza. If you are hungry, go inside and eat." Emma looked at the direction of the voice and saw one of the twins "Heyy, you" she greeted without much enthusiasm earning a frown from the boy"What happened? Why do you look so depressed?" Zian asked. He doesn't know the girl well. Have only seen her once, but
"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