Aariz's pov:

She looks beautiful. The prettiest person I've ever seen was her. And she looks even prettier in her Saree today.

Stop it. You're only doing this because Ma told you to. She is a no-one. Anyone can be pretty. The soul is what matters.

She is probably one of those spoiled girls who can't even move a hand or a leg without a helper's help. Wearing traditional clothes to impress everyone when she probably needs seventeen people to help her put it on.

Right now, she was opposite me, eating the food her friend brought for her. Aryan brought a plate for me as well. But I was one of those people who ate before you blinked so I finished it already. Azaan took the plate away as well. Noor's friend, who I think was called Aliyah cause that's what Noor called her, was standing beside Noor to take the plate away.

I could've sworn she kept glaring at Ahaan bhai behind me every second and he probably also looked at her.

But how would they know each other? She is probably looking at someone else behind all of us.

Noor finally finishes eating and hands the plate to Aliyah who takes the plate and leaves after whispering something to Noor.

I feel Ahaan move away from behind me. "Where are you going?" I ask in confusion.

"You and your hone-wali-biwi should get some alone time. So I'm leaving. I'm bored anyway." he whispers and leaves before I can reply.

(You and your fiancée should get some alone time.)

Wow! Now I'm basically alone with her while everyone is having fun. 

I got that Ahaan bhai just left to tease me. But what about Azaan bhai? He said he is coming back after putting the plate but how much time does it take to put a plate back? And Aryan? He followed another of Noor's friends and just disappeared!

"You are an actor right?" I hear Noor's voice after a week. This is the second time I've heard her voice. Maybe because she took the warning I gave her. It's better if she doesn't talk anyway.

"Yes." she was told everything about me and my parents also informed her about all our family members. Aryan introduced himself in the first meeting. But also went to her house many times to send gifts and other things. Ahaan and Azaan bhai only talked to her once. Which was basically led by Aryan as well.

Aryan was bragging about how he was her favourite devar which was pointless because, firstly, Ahaan and Azaan bhai were older than me so they wouldn't really be her devar. And secondly, they don't even care.

"I hope you agreed to this engagement after considering what I've told you." I warn her.

"Yes, I have. Don't worry. As long as you respect me and my boundaries I'll be fine." There was a slight sting of disappointment in her voice but I didn't give a shit.

"Good."

I notice one of Noor's friends coming back. Aryan was behind her. Not the brother I wanted to have right now cause he would not stop teasing but at least I'm not alone with her anymore.

"Bhai! Let me bring dessert for you." he leaves without letting me say another word.

"Karya, come here for a sec." Noor whispers something to the Karya girl when she bends down to her level. After about two minutes, Karya leaves as well.

Thankfully, at that time. Azaan bhai returns with another one of Noor's friends. 

"Nafisa! Where were you?" Noor was suddenly very excited. The Nafisa girl goes over to Noor and they start whispering to each other. Why do girls always whisper at any moment?

While they were still talking, Ahaan bhai returns with Aliyah behind him.

Why is everyone travelling in pairs?

I mean, they might've not been together. But they left around the same time and came back at the same time as well.

"Where is Aryan?" Ahaan bhai asks.

"Running after a stupid girl." Azaan bhaia answers him.

"Hey! Don't call our best friend stupid!" Nafisa says.

"I can call anyone anything I want." Azaan bhaia answers in a cold voice.

Karya's pov:

Didn't think Noor Dayyan would ever get an idea like this but here we are. 

The mission is to put salt in Aariz's kheer while Aryan takes it to him.

How do I do it? 

I just need to distract Aryan for just a split second while I sprinkle the salt in.

Aryan took the kheer and started walking back to the stage. I get one and start catching up to him.

Thankfully, the stage was far from where the food was given so I had enough time.

"Oi! Aryan," I say as when I was beside him.

"Yes my dear curry?" 

"I swear! Stop calling me that!"

"But I know you love it." he smirks.

"Are you seriously that stupid? If I tell you not to do it, it means I don't like it!" This wasn't seriously going like planned, but oh well.

"Keep telling yourself that." he winked. Oh gosh. The kheer is in his other hand. How do I put the salt in it? I went all the way to the kitchen to get the salt. It would be a waste of work if I'm not able to put the salt in.

An idea strikes in my head.

"Aryan. I umm, left my phone on the table. Could you please go and get it? I'll take the kheers back." I request, hoping he would fall for it.

"Why don't you get it? I'll take the kheers." he offers.

"No! I umm, one of my relatives are here and she is near the food table. I'm really trying to avoid her. Please just get it!" I felt bad for lying, but I'd do anything for my girls.

"Fine. What does the cover look like?"

"It's black and has hearts. Thank you!" I take the kheer and quickly start walking forward.

When he was a bit far away, I take out the salt and sprinkle it in.

I rush to the stage and hand the normal one to Noor and the one with salt to Aariz.

"Where is Aryan?" one of his brothers- either Ahaan or Azaan- asks.

"He umm, went to get something," I respond while pretending like I was looking around. Aryan comes running right after.

"I couldn't find it." he says looking disappointed.

I check my purse. It's obviously there but I still acted like I was looking for it. "Oops, it's here. Sorry."

Aliyah pulls me beside her. "The one with the black suit is Ahaan and the other one is Azaan," she informs. 

Aariz starts choking. It's going well!

"Are you okay?" Ahaan asks from behind.

"I think the kheer is a bit too sweet. Isn't it?" Noor asks Aariz as I control my laugh.

"Yes, but I think you're even sweeter." All his brothers look at Aariz in shock. Even Noor froze. Aryan whispered something to Aariz to which he got a smack as a reply and then more whispering.

"Th-thanks." she says after recovering and then pulls me. 

"Did you put the salt or not?"

"Of course I did! That's why he started choking."

"Wait is he insulting me by trying to say I'm saltier than salt or is he generally saying I'm sweet?" 

"Probably the first one after what you did." I chuckle

"What important meeting are you two having without us?" Aliyah creeps behind me.

"Just some salty mission." Nafisa replies to her and then explains the rest.

"Smart! I'm so happy you did it. He deserves it. All these brothers deserve it." Aliyah says with a grin.

"True! All rich brats!" I agree.

Nafisa's pov:

On a scale of 1-10 in embarrassment, the incident that happened between me and my CEO Mr Azaan Raihan, was 1000+!

I didn't even tell anyone about it yet cause all my friends are still busy laughing about Aariz jiju eating the salty kheer.

Right now, we were driving to the airport to catch the flight to Paris. And all I can think about is how embarrassing the scene was, and how am I supposed to face him this whole month? And how am I supposed to work for him after that? 

"You okay?" Aliyah nudges me from my thoughts. "Yes, um, no umm kinda. Yeah No." 

Why can't I even say one thing properly?

"What happened?" she asks worried.

"Nothing much. Well, actually a lot in my opinion-"

Flashback*

I was texting Mumma about how pretty everything was. She and Dad couldn't make it to the wedding even after getting invitations because of work. I bashed into a clear glass wall, which I didn't notice as I was walking fast while texting, and I started falling backwards when I felt someone grabbing me from the back and jerking me upwards.

"Thank you." I look back and instantly go red because of embarrassment. Out of everyone, why him?

"Look where you're going." Mr Raihan says in a cold voice.

"Yes, sorry I was just-"

"You didn't make a mistake, no need to say sorry." he leaves, leaving me there in the heat of embarrassment.

Flashback ends*

Aliyah bursts out laughing. "Bumping into a clear wall? Sounds like our daydreamer."

"Stop!" I glare at her, but she doesn't stop laughing. It actually felt good to make her laugh. It was a very rare sight. She never laughed or smiled unless she was truly happy or found something really funny.

.

We were all flying in business class. In fact, it was just the people for the wedding flying in business and first class. The economy was filled with random strangers. Noor explained that the elders are flying in First class and the to-be bride and groom. The rest are in business class. I was sad to see that Aliyah and Karya's seats were together but I froze when I saw the person sitting beside my seat. 

Really? Oh my gosh! I just want to run off now. Mr Azaan Raihan was here, sitting in his seat without looking up like nothing ever happened. That is good right? Let's hope he forgets about it.

I quietly sit beside him, get a book out and start reading. It was Karya's most recent book and I was more than halfway through reading it. 

.

"Nafu!" Karya shouts from her seat when I finish the book. Perfect timing.

"Yes?" I get up and look over at her seat. Our seats were at the back away from the bathroom and everything else. In front of us were Aryan and Ahaan and then Karya and Aliyah. 

"You're okay right?" Aliyah probably told her what happened because she was grinning.

"Yeah yeah." I say and sit down. 

"You might want to go to the bathroom," Azaan says after I was sat down.

"Huh?" I stare at him in confusion. He takes off his jacket and gives it to me.

"Wear this around your waist and go." 

No! Oh great. Please don't be what I think it is.

"You should really go now."

It's not like you have a choice Nafisa! 

I take the jacket, wrap it around my waist and run to the bathroom. Exactly what I thought.

I'll surely die of embarrassment soon! 

I realise I didn't bring my purse. Can I just die at this point? Why is all this happening to me?

There was a knock on my door. "Nafu? You okay?" Aliyah's voice comes from the other side.

"Yes, umm. Can you get my purse from my seat?" I beg.

"Okay, just a second."

There was a knock some moments later. I open it and Aliyah hands me my purse.

"Thank you so much! Umm btw, do you have any spare dresses?" My whole back was stained. I don't even know if this can ever be worn again.

"You know I don't wear dresses, let me ask Noor wait." 

After a few minutes, there was another knock.

"Your lucky day," Aliyah says handing me a dress. 

"Yeah, very lucky indeed." I say and close the door.

I change into the other dress and roll my dress and put it in my purse. The dress could be folded into a very small piece of cloth because of the fabric, which was good.

Then I realise something. The jacket. Gosh! That's stained as well. Looks like today is my unluckiest day ever unlike what Aliyah said.

I slowly open the door and walk back to my seat.

"Thank you. But umm, I'm really sorry. Your jacket got stained." I say while my face was red with embarrassment. "I'll wash it and give it back to you. I promise."

"Okay," he says without looking up like he was unbothered.

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