His Hidden Crush

Chapter 3

Ayat POV:

After Zahran bhai dropped us at university, I took Zara to the nurse room and got her wound treated. Thank God that was a minor wound.

Zara and I went to our respective classes and promised to meet during lecture break. She was studying business while I was doing a degree in medical.

She was inspired by Zahran bhai and wanted to pursue business like him. She liked him so much and it was obvious. Sometimes I envied their sibling bond. I too wanted a sibling.

But luckily Zara never made me feel lonely. She was always there for me. She was my best friend, my cousin and my sister. That's the reason I never called her appi. Even though she was 2 years older than me.

Zara and I met once when we had a break in classes then we met when our classes were over and we were waiting for driver uncle.

"Ayat, I am so tired. You know I had 4 classes today along with a lab and teachers gave me 3 assignments to complete."

Zara complained and I chuckled and teased her. "Such a lazy girl you are, Zara." "Hey! I am not lazy. It's just that I had some plans for this weekend."
"Doesn't change the fact that you are lazy."

I was teasing her when our driver uncle came and we went home. During the ride, I asked Zara.
"Hey, what do you think Taya Abu want to talk about at dinner?"

Zara, who was taking a nap, opened her eyes, straightened her back and looked at me. "Seriously, I don't know. Even I asked abu at morning. He didn't reply. Let's see what it'd be."

"Yeah let's see."

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We all were sitting together for dinner at the dinning table.

By we I meant, Baba, Ami, I, Taya Abu, Tayi Ami, Zara and Zahran bhai.
Dinner was going as usual with me and Zara's bickering.

"I am telling you Ayat, if you steal another spoonful of biryani from my plate. I will eat your full plate. Eat from your own plate."

"What can I do? Yours is more tasty."
Zara glared at me while I gave her a not so innocent smile.

Ami and Tayi Ami were done with us shaking their heads while Baba and Taya abu were busy in their own conversation.

Zahran bhai was busy with his phone probably replying to his mails.
He had this habit of doing always during the meals.

He was good but a bit workaholic.

Suddenly Taya Abu cleared his throat gaining our attention.
"So, as all of you know. I wanted to tell you all something about Zahran."

"Yes, what is it, abu?" Zara asked Taya Abu. He smiled at her and replied.

"I want Zahran to get married now. I have found a girl for him. My friend Haider's daughter." He replied taking everyone off guard.

Zara and I squealed in happiness when Taya abu announced this.

But then..

Zahran bhai said, "Noo!!!" He immediately replied surprising all of us. "What happened, Zahran?"

Tayi Ami asked while Zara and I shared a look. He hesitated a bit but replied,
"Ami, wo.. I wanted to tell both of you something." "Then tell na."

Tayi ami said lovingly caressing his shoulder. "Ami, I like a girl and I want to marry her only."

This confession surprised us all. Who knew The workaholic Zahran Hassan Sheikh had interest in some girl.

That girl would be so lucky, anyways. Zahran bhai is the best son and brother I have ever seen. I am sure he'd be the best husband, as well.

"You never told me that beta." Taya abu said.  "Well, I just told you na."

"Who is the girl?" Tai ami asked, happiness radiating from her clearly.

"Umm that I will tell you later. But you please say no to your friend, abu." Taya abu nodded his head while he and Tayi ami didn't like the fact he's not revealing anything about her.

"O c'mon, bhai. Just tell us about the girl." Zara nagged.

"Troublemaker, I promise I will tell you later. This isn't the right time." He said with an apologetic smile but then he said.

"Ami abu, I have something to tell you."
Taya abu nodded his head indicating him to continue.

"You know my friend, Waqas?"

"Yes, what's about him?"

"He came to the office today. He asked for Zara's hand for marriage. He said he liked her."

I looked towards Zara with wide eyes who was blushing. I eyed her suspiciously. I made a mental note to ask her later about this.
This bitch is clearly hiding something.

"What are you saying, Zahran? She is studying right now."

"Yes, but it's her last semester. She told me she didn't want to study further and it's her age to get married and I know how Waqas is. He is really a good guy, abu. I think he's the right one for her. What do you say?"

"At least ask her about this." Tayi ami said while ami and baba were silently listening not interrupting their family discussion.

Zara blushed when all eyes were on her waiting for her reply. She looked down and said in a low voice.
"W-whatever Ami and Abu will decide, I am ok with that."

"Well, if that's the case, Zahran call Waqas and ask his family to come over here tomorrow." Taya abu announced and Zara ran to her room being all flustered. I followed her, leaving elders and Zahran bhai there.

"Zara!!!"

She looked back at me and sat down on her bed slightly knowing I wouldn't leave her alone for hiding this all from me.
"You bitch!! Why didn't you tell me that you liked Waqas bhai?" I sat beside her and asked.

"I wasn't sure, whether we were serious or not. I didn't know he was that much serious that he'd directly go to bhai."

She said with love for him which I clearly saw in her eyes and smiled. "I am so happy for you, Zara. Congratulations!"
I hugged her and prayed silently for her happiness.

"Even though I always wanted to make you my bhabi but I didn't have a brother."
She laughed as I said.  "Don't worry, I can do that. I do have a brother." I shook my head and said.

"Didn't you hear when he said he liked someone? Besides, he is just like my brother. Throw your nasty brain in the gutter." She rolled her eyes at me.

"You know what bhai broke my dream of making you my bhabi."
She pouted and I chuckled at her antics.

"Grow up, Zara. You are gonna be someone's wife now."
I teased her and she blushed.

"Would you stop now?"

"Never!!" I replied.

We both laughed and laid down on the bed enjoying our remaining time together.

Time skipped so fastly. It felt like it was yesterday when we were kids and now she's going to be someone's wife leaving this house..