Chapter 4

Anam's POV

Thankfully we were not late for the meeting, our presentation also went well. Throughout the meeting, my mind was clouded with the thought of a certain grey-eyed guy I met this morning. The day went by quite fast. it was evening by the time I finished all my work. switching off my laptop I gave a loud sigh and slumped deeper in my seat. Last month my boss that is the head of the designing department gave me a promotion and now I am his assistant. Don't get me wrong I love my job and I am grateful that I got this position but it gets really tiring at times.

      "Are you coming out for dinner with me? "Sumit said shaking my shoulder, I didn't even saw him when he came inside?

    "Sorry bro but I am not in the mood " I am very tired. I just want to go home and hug my bed. "and you will be going with your girlfriend, I don't want to be the third wheel "

      "As your wish and remember tomorrow you have to take an interview so arrange your schedule, "he said kissing my forehead. And making his way outside.

      "wait, what?  but you are the one who was assigned to take the interview right, why me" I called him before he could get away, that moron I know him very well, and the hidden smirk on his face.

"OH .....I.....I mean yes I assigned to take the interview but I was doing a favor to you" he said sheepishly, I gave him an 'oh really " look

      "Yeah, remember the guy how saved your butt from becoming flat surface, he came for the interview but because of the meeting, I postponed it" he shrugged.

  "In this whole thing, how are you doing me a favor, care to explain in" I raised an eyebrow at him, I don't think my butt will become flat just by falling, and also that guy saved me from embarrassing myself in front of everyone.  I should thank that mystery guy.

    "Bye Anam good night " he kissed my cheeks and went out.

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  I unlocked the door and entered my lovely house and was greeted by the delicious smell of kebab and chicken curry. Oh, I really love Hayat, my master chef.

  "I am home and hungry, no wait very hungry" I entered the kitchen yelling, and was about to eat a mouth-watering kebab when Hayat called behind me.

  "Anam stop acting like a kid and go freshen up the kebab are not going anywhere" Hayat took it from me and placed my babe again on the plate. So rude, I swear I just saw the kebab crying for being separated from me. Wait for a little babe I will be back in a minute.

"You are always hungry Anam go wash your hands first" Zyana also scolded me. I raised my hands in surrender and went to fresh up. Do these people take me as a kid, I am the second oldest here? Jeez.

    I changed into my Shinchan Pajamas and brushed my blonde hair and tied them in a ponytail. I heard the doorbell ring and went to open the door.  I was going to open the door but Noori opened it before me. Riyan was standing at the door with a worried face. His hair was ruffled and his eyes looked tired.

    "What do you want? I forgot your name, was it jerk "Noori glare at him standing at the door frame. Well, I think this  is revenge for the other day.

" Noori this is not the way to talk, stop being rude" I stopped her and moved toward the boy "Hi Riyan, how are you? come inside" I smiled at him.

"I am fine, thank you"

    "No need for being too formal buddy come inside" I moved aside to let him come but he stood rooted to his spot.

    "Actually, I wanted to ask, if you have some medicine for fever, my brother is not well and mom is out for some work," he asked.

  "Of course, Riyan we have medicine, where is your brother? Bring him here " I saw the worry in his eyes. "Don't worry he will be fine"

  He was about to deny but changed his mind and nodded in agreement.  I am glad. he went to bring his brother and I went to the kitchen and told Zyana to make hot chocolate for the kid.

    Riyan came in holding his brother in his arms. he was an exact copy of Riyan only his hair was black and really cute fluffy cheeks. He turned toward me and smiled. the little guy looked flushed and red from fever.

  "Asalamualikum, I am Anam how are you pretty boy" I smiled and placed a hand on his forehead "oh my you have a high fever baby come here "

  I took him in my arms and patted his back. He leaned on my shoulder and closed his eyes. I sat on the couch with him sleeping on my lap. Noori came and stood at the feet of the couch. Looking at us.

  "Noori go and get a blanket for him" she disappeared inside our bedroom and came back with a blanket and gave it to me .she kneeled in front of us.

"Hi cutie pie, what's your name " she kissed him on the forehead "do you want to play with me "

  "I am Ian, but I can't play Bhai (brother) said I am sick" Ian pouted. I so controlled myself from pinching his cheeks.  I wrapped the blanket around Ian and started stroking his hair. he was about to fall asleep when Zee came with hot chocolate in his hand.

  "Hi Ian, I am Zyana " Zyana gave the mug to me "how are you feeling now? do you like hot chocolate I made it for you"

  Ian sat on my lap and feed him with my hands.  Zyana gave him the medicine and sat in front of me where Riyan was sitting on the sofa. 

"Thank you Zyana " Ian licked his lips dramatically, I think he is feeling good now. before I could stop him, he jumped from my lap and moved towards Noori, and climbed on her lap "you said you will play with me. I am strong now "

  "Of course, I will baby but are you feeling well "she lightly pinched his cheek "aren't your cute adorable little teddy bear"

  I saw RIyan smiling, he looks relaxed now. Ian tucked my sleeves I glanced at him.

  "I want water I am water-hungry "

Noori got up placing Ian on my lap, he leaned on my chest. I wrapped the blanket around him tightly.

  Zee went to fetch some water for him. Riyan's phone started ringing he walked out to talk. he came back sat in front of me and placed a hand on Ian's forehead to check his fever.

  "He is not having a high fever now. thank you so much. he was playing with water while I was setting up my bedroom. He didn't change the wet clothes and got a fever. My mom is out for some work and I am not aware of where the pharmacy is, I was worried" Riyan ran a hand from his messy hair

  "That we can see mister," Noori said while playing on his phone

  "Everyone dinner is ready, come fast " Hayat called from the kitchen "Noori switch off the AC Ian will get cold again"

      "Come on Riyan let's go I will take Ian, there is the washroom to the left if you want to wash your hands and fresh up" I pointed towards the left side of the kitchen.

  "No, it's okay, you all can have dinner," Riyan said getting up "mom has made the dinner for us "

  "Come on Riyan. Hayat cooks like heaven and I am really hungry " I said placing a hand on my stomach dramatically "don't want to torture my babe more".

Ian started laughing trying to mimic me. Riyan smiled and nodded. We went to the dining table Ian jumped from my arms and ran towards Noori

  " I will sit with Noori, "he said sitting next to her he tucked her arm" we will play after dinner okay. Riyan will also play with us. we will play the family game "

Noori glanced at Riyan but nodded looking at Ian's innocent face. We all ate the dinner in silence Ian was also eating quietly.

  After dinner, Noori and Zyana cleared the kitchen and washed the dishes. Hayat was sitting with riyan on his lap playing with her hair and telling her about his school. He is such a sweet kid, he recovered really fast.

  Noori and Zyana came and sat on the couch. Ian got down from Hayat's lap and sat between Noori and Zyana.

    "Hey Noori do you like me," Ian asked" will you be my girlfriend, please "

  We all started laughing Ian stared at us and he blushed. Aww

  "Of course, I will " Noori kissed his cheeks "so from now you are my boyfriend okay "

Later Ian and Riyan went home and we all to our bedrooms.

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