You can call him Ayushmaan (Arhan Malik) whatever you prefer:
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Recognize that if you have been deprived of anything, it was done so for your advantage. Be patient, and Allah will provide you with something better.
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I shut down my laptop with a sigh of relief that I had finally finished my work and would arrive on time. I had previously told my cousin Ayaan, who is happily married to Samina, that I was returning in search of my happiness because I was a coward and had fled, but wow, it was an agony that lasted for five whole years. When I returned, she was furious with me, talking to everyone and avoiding me.

I have been giving her space for a while, so I was really happy to receive a call about my friends' invitation to the small get-together.

It seems like yesterday when I first met her at the beach. Little did I know that we would eventually cross paths repeatedly until we developed feelings for one another. Hold on, what do you think? Was she even remotely interested in me, or did she even like me? Well, I will soon find out.

In the hopes that he would assist me, I chose to WhatsApp Ayaan for some information. He can be cruel at times, and he threatened me once when I told him I liked her cousin.

Conversation:
I saw him online as soon as I texted him.

Me: Assalamualeikum.

Ayaan: Well well waleikumsalam where has the sun risen from today?

Me: Stop joking will you? I wanna ask you a question.

Ayaan: What will I get in return?

I swear, if it had been earlier, I would not have bothered to respond, but now, ahhhh...he just tries my patience.

Me:
You and your wife are invited to a complimentary dinner at my new restaurant. I apologize for reminding you that you must bring your entire family to the opening ceremony.

Ayaan:
Yes, exactly. Tell me what you wanted to talk about, and I was joking.

Me: So will she be there?

Ayaan: Who?

He will force me to say, "I just knew this guy."

Me:
Well you know it but since you wanna see it with your eyes then Sabiha, and what's dress code?

Ayaan: Dress code or just ask what she will wear I know you wanna match colour code.

Me: Ayaan, stop joking man!

Ayaan: Well code is red for "couples"

Me: Whatever and thank you so much you are the best.

Ayaan: Am best I knew it and you are whipped.

Me: Has she arrived?

Ayaan: She has arrived but if you ever hurt her, already she has gone through so much so if you even hurt her little I won't spare you.

Me: Chill I won't even try to hurt her or let anyone lay a finger on her.

Ayaan: Fine then she was and is mad at you, brother of mine you have some serious work to do so be ready and reach here fast someone is glancing towards the door.

Me: Fine fine see you soon

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A thought ran across my mind what has she gone through I never ever asked her or anyone I have always seen her as smiling carefree  girl, "What's behind that smile?"
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A gathering(Ayaan's house):
As soon as I entered the house my nostril was filled with scent of roses scattered everywhere It's just a small gathering I thought then why the decorations and dress code, maybe it's girls idea well the room was filled with laughter wherever my eyes scanned I saw small groups of people having soft drinks, bitings, to say I was surprised would be understatement I just glanced towards a certain table and lots of questions were running through my head but before I could ask finally Ayaan spotted me.

We greeted each other and everyone was free with me as if I was a family member what was the function about? they told me small gathering of Ayaan's parents anniversary but it does look like that and more and what was my staff doing here?

The one I was looking for wasn't even here, then why was I here? seriously I will go crazy.

I will surely go crazy with all these people here...

I informed Ayaan that I will be right back so we discussed about meetings, me and my staff at certain corner..work comes first.

I was about to open my mouth again but I shut it, I couldn't open again there she stood in red long-sleeved gown and bangles same colour, no makeup that's what I love the natural beauty and hijab(scarf) was black covering her head.

Black is beauty.

Red code I will have to change, code colour for the opening ceremony maybe green.

She looked my way, our eyes met as soon as I waved at her she ignored me? I glanced sideways to her but I saw Ayaan was busy laughing his head off me.

Idiot.

I hope others haven't seen, oh so still mad at me?

I did not realize I was wet until I touched my coat and saw that everyone had gathered around me because I was too preoccupied staring at her.

"What caused me to be encircled and soaked in water?"

"Surprise, surprise!"

Sabiha was gone when I heard everyone in the room talking, and when I looked over my shoulder, they were all laughing as well. Oh, how foolish I was to just stare.

I checked carefully, and my pictures were flashing "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" on the big screen. What?my birthday?so this all was planned? What did I do, Allah, that you sent me such kindhearted people?

Even my employees were carefree, as if they were enjoying a day off from their constant stress and work, and I was unable to speak as they all wished me well and showered me with water.

That made me happy. I never celebrated birthdays because everyone, including Sabiha, came. Now I had to cut cake?I am 27 years old and finally cutting my own birthday cake.

After everyone had finished hugging and cutting the cake, my video was playing on the screen, but I really wanted to know whose idea it was. who knew my birthday and planned it all?

When I turned to look at Sabiha, she simply ignored me once more. How long, damn it? If not her then who planned? a thank you message I wanna pass for sure

I went and begged Ayaan, Faizan, and Zaid, his assistant, but they were having a good time and simply wished me well and told me to enjoy the celebration.

Ayaan: Fine fine I will tell you for sure she will strangle me to death I am not supposed to mention.

Faizan: Stubborn people.

Zaid: For sure just tell this curious guy he will be over-excited.

Ayaan: Fine and he pointed towards the least person I expected.

"What?? her????"

They all nodded in unison.
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Note:
So was it obvious? who arranged a party for Arhan aka Ayushmaan?
how was chapter?