Emily walked into the campus looking for her brother.She took her phone and dialled Emil’s number. He picked upon the third ring.“Yes, Em. I will be out in five minutes. Emma looked so depressed. Let me go and talk to her once” Emil said anxiously.“What happened to her? I will also come.” Emily said, equally anxious.“Okay then. Come to the same cafeteria.” Emil said and hung up the call.Emily hurried toward the cafeteria and just when she was about to enter, she collided with someone. Before she could touch the ground, an arm snaked around her waist and pulled her close.She opened her eyes and saw that she was in the arms of none other than her arch nemesis, Zahir Ahmed al Zidra.“Aww. Wanted to be in my arms? How sweet?” Zahir asked, with a playful smirk on his face.“Dream on bad boy,” Emily said, with a scoff.“Ah! Why would I waste my dreams on you, sweetheart, when there are so many gorgeous ladies flocking around me?” Zahir asked arrogantly.“Yeah, flocking around you to b
Emma and Emily looked around the new 3 BHK apartment. Emma and Zada had been planning to move from the hostel to an apartment for a while and Emily’s arrival fuelled it.Emily took initiative in property hunting, and she herself liaised with real estate agents and short listed three apartments out of all. Since morning, the three of them have been visiting the apartments to finalise the place. This was the last apartment and Emily and Emma instantly loved it.But Zada looked completely zoned out. She was like that since morning.“Okay, out with it..” Emily demanded, as she came and stood in front of Zada, with her arms folded across her chest.“Uh?” Zada was startled out of her depressing thoughts with Emily’s words.“Where are you, Zada? You have been completely away since morning. I am sure you noticed nothing about the other two apartments we visited today. Neither did you notice anything about the apartment we are standing in right now. What’s wrong?” Emily asked impatiently.“I a
It was the long weekend coming and Emma invited the whole lot to accompany her to her hometown, Greenwich.It was just a one hour drive from their university and Zian came up with the plan of renting a seven seater car, so that they could all go together and comfortably.“Why don’t we buy a new car? Why do we have to rent one?” Zahir asked, as he lounged in the cafeteria with the rest of the gang. Liam was missing, much to Zada’s disappointment.“Zahir, you wouldn’t be seen driving anything other than sports bikes or cars. Else you would be seen going on a four wheel off road. Then why should we buy a seven seater for a one time use?” Zian asked, glaring at his brother.“Come on, brother. We are royalty. Renting a car seems so…” Zahir trailed off as he made a face at Zian’s suggestion.“What a snob!” Emily muttered, loud enough for Zahir to hear.Zahir shot Emily a mock offended look. "A snob? Me? I will have you know that I am just particular about my mode of transportation. After a
The whole squad had gathered near the university main ground early in the morning. They were starting by seven in the morning and it was just an hour drive from here to Greenwich and another twenty minutes to reach Emma’s house.“So, what are we waiting for? Shall we start?” Emma asked excitedly. She was thrilled about taking her friends to her home. She had texted her parents a list of items that should be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner while they were there.“Liam will reach now. He is on his way.” Zian said and Zada’s face brightened up at that.“Liam is coming? He said he had some other engagement, right?” Emil asked in confusion.“He changed his mind it seems. He called me a while ago and told me that he would be joining us after all.” Zian said and Zada was too happy at that news.The last few days, Liam had stayed out of her sight, never attending her phone calls. It had driven her mad.Zahir stared at Zada’s bright smile suspiciously. All his protective brother anten
An hour and a half later, they stopped the car in front of a beautiful cottage style house in the quieter part of Greenwich.The white picket fence surrounding the cottage almost gave it a fairytale look.Daniel Hart stepped out of the house with a wide smile on his face. “Gianna, they are here.” He called out loudly, looking back into the house.Emma barrelled towards her father and hugged him tightly in glee.“Papa… I am home..” Emma said, beaming.Gianna came out of the house and smiled at Emma’s friends.“How was the journey, kids?” Gianna asked fondly.“It was fun, Mrs Hart. It was the first time we all were going on a trip. Though it was short, we thoroughly enjoyed the ride.” Zian said with a smile.“Oh, please call me Gianna..” She said with a chuckle and turned to Emma.She frowned looking at Emma.“Emma, didn’t you take a shower today?” Gianna asked, her lips thinning in annoyance.Emma shot an angry look at her ‘evil step momma’.“I took a shower just before bed last night
Emma’s cheeks were in a permanent state of being puffed up, since Mila came. It was so very clear that Emma was annoyed."Hey, look who's here!" Gianna exclaimed, her eyes lighting up as Mila entered the room."Ugh, it's the little monster," Emma muttered under her breath, though her annoyance was met with amused glances from her friends.Mila was like a shadow behind Gianna, following her around, asking cute questions, making Gianna smile from time to time.No wonder Emma is jealous. Ever since they reached, Gianna has only been a typical strict mom. Zian felt a bit of anger towards Gianna for making Emma feel she isn’t enough.Admittedly, Daniel Hart has spoiled his little girl rotten and Gianna only seems to compensate for that by being a bit strict, but Emma isn’t mature enough to understand that.To those listening, Emma’s jealousy only seems funny, but Zian could clearly see the deep insecurity behind it.Mila, however, seemed unfazed by Emma's irritation. She marched over to th
“Maybe it's time we have a man to man talk, hmm?” Daniel asked, appearing out of nowhere.“Uh oh!” Daniel stepped out into the backyard of the house through the kitchen door and Zian followed suit.Zian looked around the place and the artistic gene in him ached to etch the place on a canvas.“So?” Daniel raised an eyebrow, as he folded his arm across his chest and stared at Zian square in the eyes.Zian shot a hesitant smile.“Nice house..” Zian said, with an awkward chuckle.“Thanks for the compliment. Now can we get to the point? Don’t try to pretend that you don’t understand what I am talking about.” Daniel said sternly and Zian nodded his head.“I will never do that, Sir. I know you are suspicious about my intentions with your daughter. I totally understand. My father would be the same if someone had their eyes on either of his precious daughters.” Zian said politely.“Emma is naive. Too naive to understand the workings of the world. She will not be able to tolerate a heartbreak.
Spending two absolutely beautiful days in Emma's hometown, the squad returned reenergized for their university. The laughter they had shared, the memories they had created – all of it had solidified their bond even further. With the scent of nostalgia hanging in the air, they eagerly resumed their academic routines, their minds still filled with the warmth of the moments they had cherished together.A week passed by quickly, and the squad members found themselves occupied with helping the girls settle into their chosen apartment. Furniture was moved, shelves were organised, and endless debates ensued about where each picture frame should be placed on the wall. Amidst the chaos, they shared laughter, a few playful arguments, and even managed to cook up a meal together that could only be described as ‘experimental’ and resulted in what you could call a ‘disaster.’The weekend approached, and the Langston twins received a call summoning them back home. Emma, tagged along, eager to mee