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
Liam and Zada's Sunday date was off to a delightful start. They had resolved their misunderstandings and were now relishing the opportunity to spend the whole day together. As they strolled through a sun-dappled park, Liam couldn't resist flashing his trademark mischievous smirk at Zada."Liam, what's that look for?" Zada asked, her eyes twinkling."Oh, just thinking about how lucky I am to be here with you, Mirrie," Liam replied, playfully tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear.Zada blushed and bumped her shoulder into his. "Don’t you dare start your google pick up line now." She said playfully, though she absolutely loves it when he uses such flirty lines.They found a cosy spot near a serene pond, where they settled down on a blanket, gazing at the reflection of the sky in the water. “Let’s hope this date doesn't turn out to be a disaster like our previous picnic.” Liam said dryly and Zada chuckled remembering their first date. It was such a disaster, but the most memorabl
“Do you want to come up and have coffee?” Zada asked, her heart racing. She knew what she was doing and she was ready for it. She knew Liam would wait however long she wanted. And now she trusts him completely. All her insecurities are gone. And she is ready to take the next step in their relationship.“Uh I would love to.” Liam said, nervous for the very first time in his life.He parked the motorcycle in the apartment parking slot and with his heart, making a tattoo against his ribcage, he followed Zada towards the elevator, not knowing the storm that was coming their way.As Zada and Liam stepped into the elevator, a comfortable silence hung in the air, filled with anticipation and a hint of excitement. The soft hum of the elevator's machinery was the only sound between them, but their eyes spoke volumes. Zada couldn't help but steal glances at Liam, admiring the way his dark hair slightly tousled in the wind, and the faint hint of a smile tugging at his lips.Liam, on the other ha
******MATURE CONTENT AHEAD. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK*******"Mirrie, I don't want to rush things, but I also don't want to waste any more time. I want to be with you, to share my life with you. If you are ready, I would like us to take this journey together, one step at a time."Zada's heart swelled with emotion as she squeezed his hand, tears of happiness glistening in her eyes. "Liam, I am ready. I am ready to take that step with you. I want to see where this journey leads us."They leaned in closer, their lips meeting in a gentle, sweet kiss that sealed their unspoken commitment to each other.The sweet kiss soon turned into something intense and passionate. The chemistry between them was so tangible they could taste it.“Take your hair down, Mirrie..” Liam mumbled, as he peppered kisses down the column of her throat.She reached behind her, as if in a dream and pulled her hair loose. It fell around her shoulder in waves. He reached out, taking a long strand and twining it around his
“Don’t press the doorbell. We want to surprise Zada. Open the door with the passcode.” Zahir said and Emily rolled her eyes."Oh, how brilliant, Zahir! Because I totally didn't know that pressing the doorbell might alert Zada to our presence. Thank you for that groundbreaking insight."Zahir smirked. "You're welcome, Emily. Always here to educate you on the finer points of subtlety."Zahir quickly entered the passcode when Emma shared it, and the door quietly clicked open."Wow, Zahir, I am amazed at your secret agent skills." Emily couldn't help but mutter sarcastically under her breath. "Well, Emily, some of us have a natural talent for espionage. It's a gift." Zahir shot her a mock-innocent look.As they stepped inside the apartment, Emily couldn't help but glance around, taking in their surroundings. The plan was to surprise Zada, and that meant tiptoeing around and avoiding any loud noises. Zahir led the way, moving stealthily toward the living room. Others followed, their silen
‘Consider it an ultimatum or anything you wish it to be, Zada. But from now on, it is going to be either him or us.’The word kept ringing in her ears even after two days.Two damn days since her brothers talked to her. And it felt like two bloody centuries.How could they not talk to her? Don’t they miss her.She was missing them like crazy. In their entire twenty years of life, they have never passed a day without talking to each other.And now, two days have passed.Forty eight hours.Two thousand eight hundred and eighty minutes.One lakh, seventy two thousand eight hundred seconds….Oh h*ll! This is only getting more miserable.Don’t they know she can’t live without talking to them?She sat under the huge tree in the campus. She could feel fresh tears making its way down her cheeks.She took her phone and dialled Zian’s number. The call was rejected on the second ring. She then tried Zahir’s number. The call was rejected on the very first ring.The next second, she received a tex
Liam was frustrated beyond belief. He couldn’t believe that Zahir and Zian would so mercilessly cut their beloved sister out of their life.It has been two days since that evening when Zada went to confront her brothers.They had shut the door on her face and Zada was heartbroken by their behaviour.She had cried her heart out, sitting on the floor outside their bedroom.It was evident that they could hear her cries from inside and they didn’t come out to check on her and that made Liam more furious.How could they do this to their sister?“Enough of the crying, Zada.” Liam said, as he pulled her up from the bed where she was curled up in for the last two days.“I miss them..” Zada cried and Liam hugged her tightly.“I told you to tell them that you choose them. I would have made things better with time.” Liam said once again.“I didn’t want to lie to them anymore.” Zada said softly.Zada had spent the last two days in a state of despair. Her brothers' rejection and harsh words echoed
Emma walked towards Zian anxiously. It has been a few days since Zian talked to her. Specifically since the day they caught Liam and Zada together. On one side, she was missing him terribly and on the other side she was angry at him for putting Zada through hell. Every moment since that day, Zada had been crying. It is hell to sit by and watch her cry for her brothers. She found Zian in the corridor near the library. “Zi - Zi,” Emma called out as she hurried towards him. Zian looked up and saw Emma hurrying towards her. He was furious with her too. For hiding Zada’s relationship with Liam from them. How did she even manage to keep it a secret? She is not someone who is capable of keeping it to herself. And if she had managed to keep it a secret, she must have taken deliberate and conscious effort to do so. Which means she had knowingly set out to keep him in the dark. “What do you want, Emma?” Zian asked angrily, as he started walking ahead, without waiting for him. Emma rushed
"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