MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER ✔️ (Completed)

Chapter 12| The Odd One Out

Delhi Airport,

February was a pleasant month and compare to London Delhi was a bit warmer. Sana felt welcomed and at home as she stepped out of the departure terminal. No matter where one go, but the joy of being in one's own country is unbeatable. Sana looked around pushing her trolley. Saba had said she would come but Sana knew her father might send a driver instead. She searched for someone in a driver's suit. Just then out of now where she heard an ear-drum blasting sequel. Sana nearly jumped on spot. Saba squeezed her way through the crowd and literally pounced on her elder sister.

'Appi!' She gushed tightening her grip on Sana's petite body. Sana chocked, and she lets go.

'Hey, Saba.' Sana was visibly surprised. She looked at her sister. Talking through video calls Saba appeared slightly difficult. Now, dressed in green top and white long skirt with her elbow-length hair open and resting on her shoulder, she looked much mature than in video calls. Her round eyes sparkled as she looked excitedly at her elder sister.

'Come.' Saba looped her arm with Sana and tried to drag her, but Sana asked her to pause. Saba pressed her lips and crossed her arms as she watched Sana remove her bug-eyed sunglasses from the neckline of her Peach full sleeved top and wear it.

'Angrez sister.' Saba rolled her eyes. Sana grinned and gestured with her head to let's go. The two sisters walked together, all the while Saba kept gushing how excited she was to have Sana back home after so long.

The driver was standing by the car. He looked at them, straightened and quickly opened the back bonnet of the car. Sana wanted to keep her luggage by herself, but he insisted. Saba also sided with him and grabbed Sana's arm. She dragged her to the back seat of the car.

'Bhaiya, play the song it is Appi's favorite.' Saba said leaning forward. Sana smiled at her. Looking at them no one can tell that the two are stepsisters. Sana was proud of the fact that she didn't let anything spoil their relationship.

The song played in full volume and Sana leaned against her seat. Sensing she was tired Saba also stopped speaking, instead she picked up a magazine from the front pocket and began reading it.

Sana folded her arms and leaned her head against the window. She sighed. The happiness of being back in India and excitement of meeting her sister faded as the thought of returning home struck her. Sana wasn't very keen to meet her mother and Mr. Shah. She effortlessly accepted Saba, because they have the same mother, but she could never accept her father. Sana has not even bothered taking his surname and preferred to keep her biological father's name, Zafar. And now, after so many years she will be facing him again. The thought left a bitter taste in her mind.

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'Appi! Appi.' Sana was jolted as someone shook her. She closed her mouth and sat up. She looked around dazed. 'We are home.' Saba's child-like face came into view. Sana nodded wiping the drool from the corner of her mouth. She opened the car door and got down, Saba climbed down from the other side.

Sana looked up, her bungalow has been re-painted and looked elegant. The garden was also freshly done with freshly mowed garden and flowers. She looked at the beautiful pathway that led to the house. She climbed few steps and stood in front of the main door. The door was open but before Sana could enter, Saba pushed the door and entered.

'Look who is here!' She announced happily. Sana followed her, silently. She looked around and noted that the whole house has been recently arranged for her arrival.

'Sana.' She looked up when she heard a very familiar voice. A middle-aged woman with bob-cut hair, round face, wearing a short Yellow and Pink Kurthi matched with black churidar hurried towards Sana. She opened her arms and was about to hug her when Sana stuck out her palm.