"Miss Ifza, be ready I'm coming..."

Ifza's pov:

I hurried downstairs knowing everyone were waiting for me at the dining table.

"Assalamualikum" I greeted everyone.

"Waleikumassalam" baba replied with a warm smile. I saw Zain sitting beside my dad which was supposedly my place, it drove me crazy but I have to behave infront of them.

"Look, Zain is here. He was worried about you so he came here to know about your well-being ". My dad said and Zain gave me wicked smile.

I frowned at him because I know he's much more interested in impressing my parents than to know about my #well-being Huh!!

I quickly took my seat opposite to Zain which gave Ramsha a wonderful opportunity to tease me.

" For God sake Ramsh! Don't get started." I mumbled.

After we finished eating Zain stood up to announce something. He took out an invitation card stating "Zara's engagement--"

" ZARA and RAYYAN are getting Enggagedd" . I intruded his speech screaming with joy.

I was so happy for both of them. Zara is Zain's sister and we know Rayyan since we were in school as he was our senior.

"Ohh! You are finally awake. Good morning" Zain said sarcastically making fun of me.

He then continued his speech " so the engagement is tomorrow at--"

  "TOMORROW !!"I again jumped in his speech.

This time the reaction was a bit shocking as I have a lot to prepare my dress my makeup my hair and everything.

"Do you have any hearing problem lately, or is it because you hit your head so hard yesterday."

For a second I thought I've forgotten how scariest the last night was but this jerk he reminded me everything again.

I sat there silently letting him finish.

" party is at our home and everyone including our dearest Ramsha have to be there on time". He winked.

He never misses a chance to flirt with either of us. I turned towards Ramsha and gave her a wink (teasing).

"Mashaallah. Congratulations!! We'll be there on time don't worry. " my mom said in excitement.

"Okay then I'll take a leave. Allah Hafiz (May god be your guardian)" he greeted everyone and started walking towards door.

Ramsha pushed me behind him to accompany him. I don't really want to do it but I'm a sweet, innocent girl with good manners for my parents and I don't want to ruin that image of mine because of this jerk.

"I'll be waiting" he whispered as we started walking.

Then I'll never come to the party my inner feelings shouted.

"Hmm?? " I reacted.

wow I mean I just said hmm.

"I said I'll be waiting, and yeah be ready there's a surprise for you. It'll be here tomorrow. I hope you'll like it." he gave me a cringyiest smile which made me sick.

"I will never ever gonna accept it" I pushed him out and slammed the door on his face. Great move Ifza, I praised myself.

"You will Accept Princess. You surely will" he challenged me before leaving.

Next day:

I was feeling restless because today I haven't dreamt anything neither the strange ones which I'm seeing over a month now nor the good ones which I never had so far.

Time was around 5 so I woke up to offer fajr prayer (morning prayer). After offering salah (prayer) and salutations I immediately called Ramsha.

"Assalamualikum" she replied and I can tell, she was still sleepy.

"Waleikumassalam, Ramsh I don't know if this is a bad news or the good, I'm so confused. I think it is both. No no Maybe a good one, what if it is the bad sign I--" I spoke in just one breath.

"Hello my Chennai express! I didn't understood not even a single word. what is good or bad?" she was confused.

"I mean I didn't saw any dream today. And what this means,I don't know. What should I do now." I asked her very innocently.

"Do one thing try sleeping again and let me sleep as well. See you. Bye! Bye!!"  she hung up on me.

How dare she to cut my call off. I'll see you later Ramsh.

My mind doesn't like me sitting idle peacefully. It keeps on reminding all the things happened a while back. To avoid over thinking I decided to cook breakfast.

I hurried downstairs.

Baba was reading newspaper I greeted him and asked "Zafar sahab (sir) , what you'll have for breakfast."

"Ohh my precious daughter is cooking today. Anything you willing to make. Just don't stress yourself in kitchen" he never allows me to do household chores.

He treats me like a real Princess and I'm grateful I have him as my dad.

I made a light breakfast just a few tortillas with veggies and salad. Breakfast was almost finished when I heard a knock. It must be the surprise which Zain mentioned. I've received it but it has no details of sender, what tricks you are planning now zain I murmured.

"Who was it Ifza?" My mom came shouting. I love surprises more than I hate this Zain idiot.

I opened with all the excitement. That box was full of toys and baby clothes.

"What the hell Zain" I screamed.

And surely this box left both my parents in amusement.

Soon there was another parcel arrived, this time it was Zain's as it was mentioned on the box.

I immediately called him

" What is this Zain? What are these things? "

"it's a dress Ifza. Please wear it for today's party."

"what about the other box? Why have you sent me those toys and stuff?" I sounded much more angrier.

" what? Another box? Toys? I haven't send it. My parcel was a dress which Zara wants you wear. So don't you dare refusing it. I need to go. See you at the party. Bye! "

Uhhh! Everyone just needs to stop hanging up on me.

Dad was pissed and worried about the other box. Who could dare sending this to us. What kind of cheap pranks someone pulled.

Zafar's pov: (Ifza's Dad)

Ifza received a strange parcel today. It was full of toys and clothes. I'm sure it is not a prank. It had been sent intentionally to let her know about her childhood. Who could it be. No one knows about her. I need to find it out as soon as possible.

"Khalid. Don't you think someone wantedly sent those toys and all." Kinza (Ifza's mom) sounded worried.

"Maybe they sent those toys to her to remind us" she added.

"No no no. No! They can't be. This should never happen. I'll never let Ifza know about these things. And don't you dare mentioning this again. Understood!!" I wailed.

Ifza's pov:

Dress was very pretty but I know it wasn't Zara who sent this. Zain always uses her name as an excuse to give me such gifts but I never accepted them. This time I have to accept this dress and let him win this challenge because of Zara. I hate him.

We reached on time even a bit earlier. Zain came greeting us. His eyes stuck upon me, he was giving a constant glare as I was wearing the dress which he gave me and I hate to admit that but it was awesome and I was looking pretty.

"Beautiful!! "

Zain whispered and I ignored him and walked towards a gorgeous lady to greet her.

She's Zain's mom "Saman Ahmed".

My mom treats her like a little sister.

Zara was looking damn gorgeous and beautiful.

I'm scared of Zain's father Zaroon uncle. He seems to be a Lil strict person.

And then there's this idiot Zain. Oh wait. I just noticed his outfit, it was a bit similar to mine, as if we were twining. He's a complete jerk.

Thank god Ramsh couldn't make it to the party orelse she would have used this opportunity to tease me lifelong.

Finally they've done with the most awaited moment 'exchanging rings'. Engagement ceremony was beautifully ended. Everyone congratulated this new couple.

Now I was all alone. Zara is busy clicking pictures with her new family. Ramsha didn't attended the party and talking to zain is a bad idea. I'm not a fan of gossiping so skipped mom's and Saman aunty's company.

I found my way to the garden escaping the party and thank god there is no one here.

I would love to be alone than to be surrounded with unknown crowd.Weather seems to be awesome, temperature was cool and foggy.

It was a bit shocking to see smoke, I guess Zain planned it to make atmosphere cozy. He likes such cozy things.

"Excuse me"

My privacy was invaded by an unknown person.

I never saw him before. He had charming personality and the aura he carries is of Royal Caliber. He was wearing black kurta which make girls go crazy. Good choice. He had a cool dressing sense unlike this Zain. His eyes were hidden under the goggles.

"Yes!" I replied.

"Umm, Hey! Isn't it suffocating inside." he stood next to me he tried to start conversation.

I don't usually talk to strangers but this time his charismatic way of talking lured me to talk.

"Yeah I guess". I was lacking words to speak up. I don't know why but I was nervous.

"I never saw you before." I added.

"Ohh! Sorry! Myself Ruhaan Malik. This is the first time, I'm visiting this mansion". He introduced himself.

"Ohh! So you are the one Rayyan's friend right? He was calling you there on the stag--" he took a step forward to me which made me nervous.

"I think I should leave, someone is looking for you ifza!" his voice was like a whisper.

I turned around to look who's calling me, suddenly a question striked my mind.

" Ohh wait! How do you know my name"

I turned back again to face him but he was gone already. I stood there thinking how does he know my name. A few moments later Zain came looking for me.

"Here you are, I've searched the whole house for you." Zain said panting.

So this guy wasn't lying but how does he know someone is looking for me 15mins before Zain came.

"What are you doing here, everyone are looking for you." Zain asked.

"Hey by the way, you called me in the morning asking about the toys and all, what was that, who send you that?" he was curious.

"uh! Nothing. I don't know there was no details about the sender. I think someone wantedly pulled a trick to irritate us" I chanted.

"just like how you do" I whispered to myself.

"Are you sure? You checked it properly right? Nothing unusual?" he was still sounded curious about my mystery box.

"Don't worry there was nothing like that and I threw the box in the dustbin I think by this time it is at dumpyard going through recycling." I assured him. But he wasn't satisfied.

We reached to party hall. Everyone was happy to see me. Later mom and aunty Saman asked me a weird and basically a nonsense question. They said they want me to marry Zain.

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Hey guys,

So Finally Ifza met Ruhaan Malik.

But her family wants her to marry

Zain. Will she acceptes it?

Let's find out in next chapter.

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