VEILS OF ROSE

CHAPTER 1️⃣5️⃣

         🌟AUTHOR'S POV🌟

Various expressions could be seen on the faces of the couples. Sara, being the little mischief-maker she was, took full advantage of the situation and admired their faces while they looked at their partners. It was as if each pair was caught in a dreamlike trance, spellbound by one another.

Clearing her throat, she snapped them back to reality. “I’ll meet you guys at the party. My date’s already arrived and is waiting for me,” she reminded them, adding, “Don’t forget to lock the door properly before you leave.”

Ishaan remained dazed, unable to take his eyes off Asma, amazed—and ecstatic—that she actually wore the dress he had suggested. And she was slaying in it. Asma, on the other hand, was surprised too. They were twinning—completely by coincidence.

Ahaan and Noorie looked like they had been teleported to another world, one where only the two of them existed.

Roshni was shocked by the unexpected flutter in her chest as she stared at Armaan, who looked, if possible, even more dashing than usual. Armaan was speechless, struggling to find the right words to describe her beauty. But none came. Their moment was once again interrupted by Sara's deliberate throat-clearing.

With a smile, Sara left after grabbing her belongings. Ishaan, still a little mesmerized, turned to Asma and asked, “Who’s her date?”

“Oh, he’s a fellow doctor. One of her colleagues,” Asma replied.

They all made their way to their respective rides. ArNi (Armaan-Roshni) were the first to leave, followed by HaaNoor (Ahaan-Noorie), and finally (my personal favorite—you already know who 😉🤗) IshMaara (Ishaan-Asmaara).

“You look very beautiful, sunshine. Just like a magnificent butterfly,” Armaan said as he opened the car door for Roshni.

For the first time, Roshni felt something stir inside her at the word sunshine. Instead of retorting like usual, she gave him a dazzling smile.

“You aren’t looking bad yourself,” she teased.

“Darling, I think I deserve more than just not bad,” Armaan replied with a playful smirk, causing her cheeks to warm at the word darling.

“By the way, I have something for you,” he added, passing her a gift box from the car. Her eyes sparkled in delight.

“You didn’t have to… but thank you,” Roshni said softly.

Meanwhile, Ahaan and Noorie had reached his car and were driving towards the venue. Ahaan decided to break the silence.

“Did I tell you that you’re looking marvellous today?” he asked, glancing at her.

“No! You didn’t even give me a single compliment!” Noorie pouted adorably, making him look at her with complete affection.

“You look absolutely gorgeous, just like a fairy—proving your name right. There’s a Noor glowing on your face,” Ahaan said with a smile.

“You’re looking very handsome too… haan,” she replied, blushing.

Ishaan and Asma, after locking the apartment and double-checking it, finally made their way. Ishaan couldn’t take his eyes off Asma. His intense gaze made her shy. After getting into the car and putting on the seatbelt, he finally broke the silence.

“Maara… I don’t think my words could do justice to your beauty, but I still can’t keep my mouth shut. You look absolutely stunning. Like a queen—my queen,” he said.

“You’re looking very handsome too, Shaan,” she responded. “You truly live up to the name I gave you. You’re my pride… and I feel lucky to have you as my partner.”