20.

“I’d have to admit, brother. Being moody sure suits you. Broody and dark with a perpetual scowl on your face,” Zayed said, walking into Malik’s office.

“Ah, the runaway child. What do you want this time? Some money? I’ll give you if you’ll get out of my hair,”Malik replied with unveiled sarcasm.

“Not in the least bit happy to see your brother? That’s cold.”

“Why are you back? You should have stayed in whatever place you went to.”

“A man is entitled to getting bored after a while, isn’t he? That’s why I’m back. I got so bored it was time to go,” Zayed explained.

“And Asmird is the place for entertainment, is it?” Malik asked.

“Well, if there is one thing I know, it’s that there is always something to talk about. This time around it’s the fineee going round that father wants to marry you off. Is that true?”

Malik sighed.

“He says if I cannot find a bride in six