"Sara, come on, we'll be late!" Dua yelled, closing the door and holding a carton of milk. She looked at the clock showing 6:30 and placed the milk on the counter. Shaking her head, she walked downstairs to Sara's bedroom.
"Sara! Wake up!" Dua said, pulling the blanket.
"No," Sara mumbled, but when Dua pulled Sara up into a sitting position, she groaned, "Who wakes up this early?" Sara said in a frustrated tone, keeping her eyes closed.
"People who run and care about their business," Dua said, placing her hands on her hips, while Sara snickered.
"Now, go," Dua said, pushing her towards the washroom
Walking upstairs, Dua checked her list again, making sure she didn't forget anything for the engagement. Then she started making tea for herself and Sara.
By 7, Sara walked upstairs, scrolling through Instagram. She pulled up a stool and sat opposite to Dua, saying, "Dua, look! We are getting so many likes for our restaurant. People are loving our dishes," she said, showing her phone.
"Your dishes," Dua said, placing tea in front of Sara.
"Yes, but your business plan. Without you, I will just keep on cooking," Sara said, taking a sip of the tea. "You are getting better," she gestured towards the tea.
"Thanks," Dua smiled. "Listen, we will have to get to the venue by 3. The engagement is at 4. I think an hour should be good to set up everything. I saw the venue, it's not that far away," Dua said, checking the list.
"Okay," Sara nodded.
"And," Dua said, smilingly.
"What?" Sara said, giving a suspicious look.
"I was thinking," Dua said, putting the cup down.
"What?" Sara prompted.
"That we both wear a saree," Dua said, holding Sara's shoulder.
"Eww, no!" said Sara, taking off Dua's hands. "Dua, I can't walk in a saree. I almost tripped the last time," Sara continued, making a scared face. "You wear it. You look so good in a saree," she said, palming Dua's face.
"You also look good," Dua said, walking around the counter.
"No, Dua," Sara said, getting off the stool with her mug.
"Please," Dua said, folding her hands.
"Noooo," Sara said, settling on the couch.
"Pleasee, I won't ask for anything else," Dua said, side-hugging Sara.
"Fine!" said Sara, breaking the hug. "You know I hate hugs," Sara said, making a cringe face.
"I know, that's why I do it. That way you will say yes faster," Dua said with a smile, while Sara made a face.
"Alright! You will look good in yellow," Sara said, walking down the stairs.
"Then you also look good in yellow. We have the same face, remember?" exclaimed Sara, going after Dua.
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"This is good, I will take this," Raza said, looking at himself in the mirror. He was wearing a green kurta with a floral pattern, featuring buttons down the center, along with a matching green overcoat.
Upon hearing Raza's words, the saleswoman breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at the ten suits laid out on display. Raza caught her gaze in the mirror and inquired, "Can I get another one in the same style for my brother?"
"Of course, sir," she replied obediently and left to retrieve another suit. Meanwhile, Raza changed back into his original outfit and patiently waited for the saleswoman to pack the bags. After paying for his purchases, he left the store, engrossed in reading the comments on his blog about his recent visit to Switzerland. His viewers adored the photos he had taken of the locals and the picturesque mountains. Lost in thought, he sighed and accidentally bumped into a girl, causing both of them to drop their bags and phones.
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Colliding Fates (On Hold)
Romance"Please listen to me, Sara," Imtiaz pleaded, holding her hand. "I can't, Imtiaz. I am her older sister. I have always taken care of her. She needs me," Sara said, gently removing his hand. _______ "I'm sorry, Raza. She has always taken care of me. I...
