Chapter 6

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* Rubatosis

[ru-bê-to-sis]

(n.) The unsettling awareness of your own heartbeat

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Zaviyaar stood with his cousins when "Bhai, you haven't worn clothes yet?" Anaya spoke from behind as he was talking with Rafay and Hamza.

"So what is it?" Zaviyaar asked pointing towards the black jeans and blue shirt he was wearing.

"Tsk! No, the Eid dinner suit has been kept in your room, please wear it." She insisted.

"Why, does it look bad?" He asked about his worn clothes, clearly testing her patience.

"Bhai, it is Eid not your some Western party. Shalwar kameez has been placed upstairs, go and wear it." Anaya ordered, directing her hand in the direction of the staircase while her lips turned pouty and cheeks puffed up.

"Acha! I'm going." Zaviyaar chuckled and turned his feet in the direction of his room.

Anaya meanwhile was about to go to the sofas where all the girls were seated when she got interrupted by Umer (Shehnaaz Khala's son). She looked at him with a questioning gaze while he spoke "How are you, Anaya?"

"Han theek hun. Kia hai?" Her tone was a bit dry.

"Hey, why are you getting angry? We've met after a long time." Umer complained. "Dhang se baat tou karlo!"

"Mai fazool mein apse kia baat krun Umer bhai?" Anaya asked with a hint of sarcasm in her tone. Everything seemed right, but that 'Bhai' from her mouth left him somewhat speechless. He gulped down his saliva while Anaya continued. "I am a little busy, so excuse me." With that, she walked away.

Umer released a heavy breath. "Bhai tou na bolti!" He spoke to himself with his head lowered.

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On the other hand, Naintara exited her room after getting ready and strode toward the garage. Despite her garage being filled with multiple luxury cars; she liked to drive her Audi the most. Its kemora grey metallic color was so gorgeous on its own.

The girl then got into the driver's seat, left her manor, and drove straight to Durrani Mansion.

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Zaviyaar came out of his room and as he receded the staircase he saw that everyone was now in the decorated yard. It was around 6 in the evening. He walked while he rolled up the sleeves of his off-white kurta.

Sajeela was going to the kitchen when she saw Zaviyaar standing in the living room with his eyes on his phone. "Masha Allah mera beta tou shehzada lag raha hai." She remarked as she kissed his forehead.

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