His Soul, My Heart! 💕

After ending my call with my hubby, I walked back to my friends. My kids were in the stroller by now, sleeping.

" Here comes the woman , who takes half an hour to fresh up in washroom "I had grand entrance from my friends.

" There is some reason behind it " I spoke, taking my seat.

" What is it? " All looked at me keenly.

" Well " I started , comfortably seated .

" I found my brother in-law with a girl " I spoke and turned to point out the hidden room and continued,

" There , in that private cottage. "

What I got in response was not a surprised look.. but all of them yelling " AWWWWW! "

Like seriously. Its an big issue for me , but still, *shrugging my shoulders* after all , its a beginning or a part of love story.

I laughed listening their comments on the newly found love birds, but soon groaned to hear my babies crying.

Arghhh!

" Shit! we are so SORRY kiddos " My friends moved towards the stroller, and started trying their ways to stop them from crying.

But they didn't stopped crying. "Perks of being my kids". I was cry baby in my adolescence period. I used to cry every night because of my so called anger issues.. not the perfect definition.. Yeah, mood swings , that's the perfect definition. I used to fight with myself..

Ahh! thoughts apart. Wait, why I couldn't hear my kids crying anymore..?

I looked back to watch my love entering the restaurant.

The babies giggled watching their father.

Ayaan, you have to tell me the secret ?

I walked towards him and hugged him.

" I guess, you both just met each other 4 hours ago and now , you both are acting as if its a whole day of separation " Priyanshi said carrying Daniyal .

" That's part of married love life " I said, side hugging Ayaan.

" What? They are single ?" Ayaan asked with surprised look.

" Yes, they are singly-mingly enjoying their life " I replied and then I led him to my friends, introducing each of them.

Later, before leaving, I asked them some suggestions , what to do next for the newly found love birds..

" Ohh! Its simple . Take them individually to masjid and do nikkah " Ayaan made disappointed look towards Priyanshi for her idea .

" That can never be so easy. That girl will get suspicious when Iram will take her. After all, they never met more than thrice. " He spoke and waited for another idea.

"You both want them to marry directly or catch them red handed ? " Khushi asked and we both replied to catch them red handed.

" You both can tell this to your parents and they would decide their future "

Sonali said munching the Lays chips she brought.

" Yeah, we would, but before that, we want them to know that we know that already, or else they will ask questions.. " Ayaan replied to her idea.

" You both can intrude their private moments in that room and ask them about them loving each other "

Just as Snigdha finished, Priyanshi gave her idea again...

" Why don't you both with either of them plan and initiate their marriage.. "

Ayaan looked at Iram with weird face which meant that she has very weird friends.. Ek se badkar ek ! (Talented)

" Hey... What about making them confess through the very famous game called, 'Truth and Dare' " Priyanshi and Sonali screamed together.. I eyed them, reminding that we all are in public place..

" Can't she just stop her brain gears now after telling those ideas " Ayaan whispered, but that was audible to Priyanshi..

" Jijaji ( husband of sister ) " She started but was stopped in middle by Ayaan..

" Ohh, stop these.. Just call me Ayaan " He said smirking..

" I guess.. I will leave then.. " I said, as I put all my kids in stroller and almost walked just few steps, when Khushi called me..

I turned and then all my friends walked to hug me. While me and Khushi shared a hug, she whispered her ideas , making me smirk and then Ayaan and me bid our byes and left..

Friends are beautiful gift from God after Parents and siblings. They are one's family. Talking, cracking jokes, gossiping , fighting, sharing secrets , teasing and being with them is part of the most beautiful part of one's life. And having them, is a blessing.

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It was night. I walked towards Ahmed's room to know if he's back or still out of house.

As I opened the door slightly, I saw him watching a video in his laptop. The video was like a slideshow or in detail, the journey of the love between him and that girl. For a second, it seemed to me like I know her from before, but my mind stuck on the picture of him, his friend and that girl.

I know his friend. I spoke to myself. Nadir Ahmed.

I closed the door lightly, and knocked. I opened it after response. As I entered, he was no longer using his laptop. He was seated on his chair with mobile on his hand.

" Yes Bhabhi " He spoke.

" You need anything ? " I asked, standing near the door.

" No Bhabhi. I am all fine " He said with a smile.

I smiled back and left his room.

As I entered my room, I saw Ayaan biding Salam to someone in his phone.

" What happened ? " I asked , moving towards the bed.

" Nadir called, tomorrow is her sister's birthday and so he is organizing a party and his house. He invited all of us , so we have to visit there , tomorrow eve " He said .

" Who is his sister ? " I asked.

" My assistant Junior "

"May I know her name please?"

" Why?" He asked looking suspiciously at me.

" Because I don't know that and what I heard about her from you is either 'My assistant' or 'Junior' " I said.

" Her name is Shyza " I smiled at his reply.

So, it can be like, Ahmed and Shyza started to like each other after meeting each other daily.. afterall , Ahmed used to visit Nadir everyday after leaving his office and before coming back to home.

I started checking notifications in my mobile and just as I kept it on the drawer, Ayaan said ,

"Well, you know na, how much we struggled to end up together with these three little cuties " I nodded..

" So, I was thinking of doing same for Ahmed and Shyza. That would develop more attractions and hence will increase the love and desire for each other.. And so, the only I find that trouble is.. If I marry ... Shyza " He said while looking at me.

Anger pondered inside me. How could he even think of that? I guess , his brain gears have stopped working.. He forgot that he has a wife , who is totally against second wife of his, and also three little infants in the bed...

I pushed him on bed, his head on his pillow, my hands on his.. pushed above his head, with all my force.

" Don't even dare to think of 2nd marriage in your life, Mister " I said.

" I was just thinking " Was his reply..

Just thinking.. I mimicked his words in my mind.

I moved a little back on my side.

" But, what if I agree ? " He said smirking..

" Then you will end up with four more cuties " With that, I jammed my lips with his and took this matter into another level.

After the long kiss, we both backed off, and started laughing at our craziness for each other. He pulled me more closer in his arm and we both entered in new world of creativity and slept peacefully.

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Ahmed's POV

Finally, I took a deep breath. I thought, I almost got red handed with the video .

Tomorrow is my love's birthday and I was making the video of us to gift her. But, Bhabhi entered when I was watching it before saving it into my phone.

With her in my heart and my dreams, I slept.

Next day, I woke up late. While having breakfast, I got to know that I have to drop bhabhi to hospital.

Currently, I am sitting in driver seat of my car, waiting for Bhabhi to seat up my nephews and niece.

As we reached the hospital, I parked the car.

" I am going to Bhai's cabin Bhabhi, will ask Bhai to reach to that cabin. "

With that, I walked to the cabin and told Bhai about Bhabhi's presence.

Since I was getting bored, I sat on Bhai's chair and started using my mobile. I was about to call my love , when she entered the cabin with files in her hand.

" Ahmed ? What are you doing here? "

" Its me, Ayaan, Junior. You are imagining me with him. I hope, you don't have imagino-romanso-philia , right ? " I mimicked Bhai's voice and walked towards her.

" I know how you look, what type of clothes you wear and how you smell, idiot " She spoke.

I smirked, hearing her reply.

" You know me so well " I said moving closer to her. She just nodded.

" Happiest Birthday my love " I said and forwarded my mobile to show the image of bouquet.

" You miser " She said and smashed/slapped the file in her hand on my shoulder.

And I started laughing.

" I have a surprise for you " I whispered and just then the door of the cabin opened, revealing Bhabhi as she coughed seeing me and Shyza standing so close.

" Did I missed out something? "

" Yes, Bhabhi. Today is her birthday and I was wishing her. I think you should wish her.. "

" Well, the whole Khan family wished her in the morning and you are wishing her now.. Tsk tsk tsk Ahmed, I didn't expected this from you.. waking up late on her birthday " She laughed at the end.

" Thanks for making my love laugh.. " Ayaan entered with his wide smile , watching his wife laughing .

" Well, Shyza, you can show that file to Dr.Sadiq.. and after his sign, you can also leave, after all today is your birthday... And you Ahmed.. " Ayaan continued, making Ahmed to focus on his words..

" Let's go home, Ammi must be waiting for us.. after all , we will be going to see girl for your marriage.. "

Ahmed and Shyza were shocked hearing that..

How can be that.. when I love Shyza..?

I can't do this.. I will reject her...

With that Bhai and Bhabhi left...

Shyza was looking shocked at me..

" So, this was your surprise,ha? Love for one and qabool hai for another ? " I saw tears falling from her eyes, as she left...

My heart broke...

I was standing there blankly.. don't know for how many minutes , when Bhai came and took me home.

On my way to home, I sent that video , made by me, to my love and told her that it was not surprise but this video and also that I will reject her even if she will be better than my love...

I thought it was joke, but no.. It wasn't...

Ammi was ready and waiting for me. As soon as she saw me , she told me to get ready in 5 minutes and leave for that visit...

After half an hour, I parked my car in side road of a house. It was small house compared to us but had more floors..

I heard the door of the house open and there entered an old lady.

" OMG! Ayesha " The Lady screamed..

" Assalamualaikum Khala " Ammi said..

It means she is my Dadi or Nani.

" Walaikum Assalam Meri Jaan " She hugged my Ammi and then her eyes goes on me.

" Is he Ahmed ? "

" Yes Khala "

Ammi came towards me and whispered,

" She is your cousin Dadi, I hope you understood that by me calling her Khala " I nodded and reached to hug my Dadi and she blessed me .

" Come both of you " She leaded us to her house.

" Raima, come .. meet your Ayesha Chachi " She called.

A cute girl entered, dressed in blue-black salwar suit.

" Assalamualikum " She said and we both replied.

She hugged Ammi and then sat beside Dadi.

" How are you my Darling? "

" I am fine Chachi ( paternal aunt/ wife of younger brother of child's father ) "

" He is my younger son Ahmed "

She nodded.

" I still remember, how Ayaan and Salima used to play in the park and those loud cries of Ahmed.. He was always in need of everyone's attention. " Rukhsar Dadi said with wide smile on her face, showing wrinkles.

" Ahmed, if you remember, we used to live next to this house. You were small, and here, Vaheeda was pregnant with Raima. Whenever, we had to leave you with Khala and Vaheeda, as we had to visit for Ayaan's check up, you used to trouble her a lot. "

{ A/n

Vaheeda is daughter in-law of Rukhsar Dadi. And.. Salima and Raima are sisters and daughters of Vaheeda...

Ayesha calls her Khala as they were neighbours and Dadu( Ayaan's Dadu ) and Rukhsar Dadi's husband were friends...

I hope you all understood the relation... }

" Yeah! and Ayaan , always getting wounded while playing " I laughed knowing that.

"How's Salima? " Ammi asked

" Salima is good and is currently in Paris with Faoz."

" Alhamdulillah "

" Kids? "

" Yeah, she's pregnant now. First grandchild for me "

With that, we started our random conversation and after 2 hours, we left for home.

It was Shyza's birthday party tonight. So, we all got ready for the function and then entered the house after an hour and half.

As we entered, what first I saw was my love, standing in golden colored long gown with matching hijab.

It was love at first sight.. and what love about her was her modesty and purity.

We all moved towards her, wished her and then my parents left to meet her family members with Bhai and Bhabhi.

I was standing near her, but she reacted as if I don't even exist..

" Shyza" I said sweetly.

" Yes Mister "

" I am sorry. I was not even knowing about that and also my Mom and me just visited my cousin Dadi, that's it. "

" Hmm..okay.. " She said.

" Well, I got your message.. that video is the best gift to me " She smiled at the end.

Hayee!

"I am glad to know that" I said and forwarded another gift.

" That would maybe the 2nd best gift for you" I said and she took it with bright smile which turned into shocked face after she opened it.

After all, it was diamond ring.

" No " She whispered.

" What? "I was shocked

" No idiot, that's the best gift in the world " She said making me smile.

I took the ring from her box and made her wear that.

" Happy birthday my love " We had an eye contact and smiled.

It was not longer one as Nadir started his speech.

" Assalamualaikum Everyone " We replied.

" Today, is the most precious day of my life. My princess turned 25. She is doctor.... "

Is he trying to find his brother in-law (Jijaji) by telling her biodata.

"Well, I remember, when she was born, I was jealous as she used to take everyone's attention. But later, I grew possessive for her. My mind used to alert me even if a guy just pass by her. I never wanted to let her go.. She's angel for me. I was more a friend beside a brother. She used to discuss with me everything. She did that, teacher did that and that guy did that. I was happy to see her smile everyday. Her smile was my strength. Until..... " His voice cracked at the end.

Shyza went to him and hugged him.

" Until, we lost our parents " A tear slipped from my eyes. I remember that day.. He cried a lot in my arms. I was trying to make him strong for his family, specially Shyza.. but he couldn't control it.

" Many gave me suggestion to marry her as .. I would not earn good for that standard.. But it was only one person who encouraged me a lot. That person is Rashid Sir. He was always there for me, helping me out in my failures, but never let me take those steps which others suggested. Ayesha Aunt was also supportive for not only me but Shyza as well. It was like, she got her mom back, actually, we got our mom back. Thank you so much Sir and Aunt " He said as he hugged both of them. Everyone clapped, including me.

" I am thankful to all those who made me realize that I can be this , what I am today, a business man. All thanks to my classmates for their ideas and supports. Also thanks to my best friend and a brother to me, Ahmed... He was always there for me when I was in dark side of my life.. And whose idea never let me leave my princess... " I hugged him.. but only one thing in my mind.

Hey bro, I am the only criminal who is going to take your princess from you.. After all, I love her and she will be my soon to be wife...

" Ahh! What emotional speech I am giving .." He said, making us smile and laugh.

" Thanks to all of you for being here and making this day more memorable.

Happiest birthday to you my little Princess .. " He said and again hugged Shyza..

" Let get towards cake cutting session" With that we moved towards the center, where a man brought a beautiful vanilla cake .

As she took the knife and sliced the cake, we sang 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' song for her.

She took a small slice and made her brother eat and then followed by Ammi, Abbu , Bhai, Bhabhi , her friends and so on. But my chance came the last.

She came towards me and forwarded her hand to make me eat. I took a bite .. only a little cream on her finger. Before my mind could plan on to tease her, she took that cream and applied on my cheeks.

I looked at her with anger, but she giggled.. I smiled and made my way towards washroom.

I washed my face and then came back to watch everyone having dinner except my family and his as they were serving food.

I was busy in search of my girl, when suddenly, I felt a tap on my arm to see smiling girl, pointing towards the garden.

I thanked her and walked towards the place. I saw her , sitting on the swing. I sat beside her.

I smiled to see the ring , still on her hands...

"Don't remove that ring until I talk to my parents and your brother about our marriage.. Okay?" I said smiling..

We both were smiling unknowingly for few minutes,looking at each other..

"Do you remember, the first day we met ? " She asked , now looking at the children, playing in the park..

" Yeah! How can I forget that beautiful day of mine? "

" Then tell, what happened that day? " She looked at me, eager to know my reply..

" Me and your brother arrived to pick you up from airport.. He just went to check on you as the plane had already arrived.. but you came running and hugged me from behind, and misidentified me as your brother .. "

" So what could I had done that day.. you both had same haircut and how would I know, what he had wore "

" The standing ovation for that stupid plan goes to him only.. We had farewell party that night and him, being our batch leader, ordered every male to have same hairstyle " I said looking at her expression - excited, as if she wanted to tell me something...

" And that night.. when he cried as he couldn't get a girl to have entry into the party "

We both laughed..

It was the rule that every entry will have a boy and a girl , not compulsory to be girlfriend or sister , but a girl should be there with a boy and vice versa, as for security of that person, specially females.

And, Nadir had no one who could accept his request... except..

" Me " Shyza pointed at her..

" I still remember, how he requested me.. I mean begged me to accept his request and then , we met twice.. "

"Right" I said and started laughing.. We both laughed, until Bhabhi came..

" I guess.. Its dejavu.. Did I missed out something again? " She asked with wriggled eyebrows and we shook our heads and went to the dinning table as Bhabhi told that we should eat..

Later, after dinner, we left home..

Now, I am lying on my bed with smile not leaving my lips.. With her image in my mind, I drift to sleep..

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Author's POV

It was bright sunny morning , after a light rainfall.. After all, it began Spring season.

As usual, Ayaan left early for his job , Iram just finished her breakfast and the elders reading newspaper and having discussion on political issues.

" No, you can't say that.. I believe it can happen and you always negative minded " Ayesha said.

" I, negative minded, you are negative minded.. You don't know anything about politics " Rashid said..

And that's how it confirms.. Finally, its morning..

Iram looked at them and smiled as she know what would happen next..

And that happened even..

Their shouts turned into whispers and giggles..

That's the bond every couple face.. Fights and love..

Iram was in her own world , when the babies cried for her attention.

She frowned.. Her life changed fully.. From morning, breakfast , then all attention to babies , followed by video conferencing with patients and lunch , back to attention towards babies, then dinner , husband's care and so for babies and sleep..

Arghh! She shouted in her mind.. Her mind was mess now since her maternal leave.. One kid was enough but the twins.. they are troublesome..

The elders and Iram went to the room to take the three cuties and get them ready..

Yes. Ayaan asked the manager of the hospital , if he can allow Iram work from home and interact with patients online and he agreed. It was responsibility of either Fatima or Shyza to just connect the link and then they can ask patients to talk..

After making the babies eat food and sleep, she messaged Ayaan to follow plan B..

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At the hospital,

Ayaan's Cabin

Ayaan said, while writing the meds on prescription ,

" Take these tablets , half for a day , after lunch, and if you didn't eat lunch, then take this with milk.. or else it will create acidity.. "

Pointing to next,

" These tablets daily after lunch or same procedure .. with milk.. You can take these from the medical store downstairs.. " He smiled and relaxed on his seat..

He was tired, after all he has to work more and yesterday , after the party, he couldn't sleep well because of the twins being crazy at night..

He was about to take a nap when he got a message..

" Hey Hubby,

Just proceed to plan B ...

Will be waiting for you ;)

Love,

Iram ;) "

He smiled and called Shyza..

" May I come in , Sir? " She asked while knocking..

Ab Sir nhi..Bhaijaan bolne ki baari hai..

( Now, its time to call me Bhaijaan , not Sir )

" Did you brought that files of patients suffering from polip and ear drum damage? "

" Yes sir.. Here are these.. " She forwarded the files to see if any patient didn't came for next check up..

" You are doing great Shyza .. "

"Thank you Sir"

" Do you know about Ahmed's engagement? "

" Engagement ?"

" Yes, engagement.. Actually, I was calling Nadir but his phone is switched off. So, do tell him that his engagement is on his birthday, ie, the coming Saturday "

" But... "

" What? " Ayaan looked at her to watch we shocked face..

" But, yesterday, he told that he went to meet his cousin Dadi.. "

"Its Incomplete.. He did went to meet Rukhsar Dadi.. but also her granddaughter Raima.. She is single and we'll graduated, working as PA in Nadir's company.. . I guess she is his PA.. Dadi wanted to see her nikkahfied.. "

" He can't agree to this.. "

" Why? "

" Because he told me that he will deny to all girls whom her Mom shows until she is what he dreamed off " Shyza stated the words he told once.

" But he liked her.. even they both are childhood friends and she know everything about him "

" But she cannot win before me " With that Shyza left the hospital and Ayaan grinned.

He called someone..

" Be aware.. she is on her way to your house "

" No problem.. Plan C on its way " The person said and Ayaan took the files and left to meet his friend Sadiq...

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to be continued..