Old readers who are reading this story since February and before, should read the second half of the chapter
New readers should read the whole thing.

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Inarah's POV,
"MOM LOOK WHO'S BACK!!!"
I announced jumping out of the car and ran into my mother's open arms as she was waiting on the doorstep.

"My baby! How I missed you!" She hugged me tightly kissing my cheeks. Oh! Being into your mother's arms after soo long is a different level of tranquility.

After inspecting me from head to toe till she was satisfied I finally went to my baby bro.

"Emmad! Come here baby bro!" I hugged him too and as usual he was stiff.

"For the umpteenth time... I'm not a baby!" He said as his vocal cords were breaking.

"Oh my! My baby's hitting puberty! Look at that cute moustache!!!" I squelled excitedly kissing his cheeks.

"Ugh! Stop it Didi!" He said annoyingly wiping his cheeks. I giggled.
I know he hates all that but annoying your younger sibling is soo much fun!

"Is my darling back?"

I heard dad from inside.

"OMG Dad! You're home?!" I ran inside into his arms.

"Wow! My beautiful darling looks even more beautiful now huh? Is this the colour of love I see on your cheeks? Seems like a lot happened in those 3 months huh?" He teased pinched my cheeks.

I giggled.
"No, it's the color of joy seeing my dad after soo long!"

"That's my girl!" He hugged me again

By now I had completely forgotten about my dear hubby who was probably standing behind me.

Suddenly he pulled me back from my waist beside him.

"Oh...uh Zayaan...sorry I forgot about you." I bit my tongue guiltily.

He frowned.
"I knew this would happen." He whispered and I made a puppy face.

"Welcome back Zayaan." Dad said and both men exchanged a very formal handshake.

Ok, it might be my imagination but whenever I see these two men together... there's some kinda.... tension between them. I don't know, maybe because they're the CEO and Director of our company. You know the formal hierarchy. Although, our dad is a very happy going and friendly man. Also, a very romantic one too I must say!

"Inu... Zayaan beta...you must be tired. Go freshen up. I'll set lunch."

"Ok Mom! I'm starving!" I pouted.

"Oh and baby.....after lunch you have another surprise waiting for you." Mom said smiling mysteriously.

"Surprise! Really?!" I asked excitedly.

"Go to your room first." She patted my face and I grabbed Zayaan's hand rushing up with him.

Zayaan's POV,
That man!

My innocent angel considers him like a loving father but if only she finds out his true colours.....

"Wah! I missed my bed soo much!" My thoughts were interupted by Inarah's voice as she was rolling on the bed. I smiled shaking my head at her cuteness.

I got on the bed crawling on top of her as she gave me her heartwarming beautiful smile.

"So... you forget about me huh?"

Her smile disappeared.
"Um...uh... actually...you see my love... I uh..saw everyone after soo long...and...uh..."

"And... I was no longer important to you..." I raised an eyebrow.

"N..no no baby..." She giggled trying to be cute as I pretended to be mad at her.
God! How can I ever be mad at her!

"You can see how mad I am right?"

She nodded giving me a puppy face. I bit my cheeks inside to supress my smile.
"So....how are you going to placate me?"

She bit her lip blinking at me soo innocently. Uff!

"I Love you na..."

I frowned.
"That's not enough."

She snaked her arms around my neck and pulled me on top of her entangling her fingers in ny hair.
"Then I only have one choice." She whispered and sealed her soft lips on mine.

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"HEENUUUUUU!"

I winced rubbing my ear as Inarah screamed running towards the door to her best friend.

"INUUUUUU!" That brat yelled too hugging her jumping up and down, dancing around while Asad and I just stood there shaking our heads.

Seriously! Are theses two still little girls or something?!

"Surprise!" Heena yelled.

"OMG babe. When did you two come back?"

"A day before you guys. We wanted to give you a surprise so we all kept quiet."

"Aww. This was the best surprise." Inarah giggled hugging her again.

I get a bit envious seeing someone else can make my jaan smile like that. But at the same time, I feel content seeing her so happy. To know that people around her genuinely love her soo much soo selflessly gives me peace. No matter who is responsible for it....her smile is the most precious thing in the world for me.

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We had all gathered in the living room as we were informed that a huge life size parcel had been delivered on the mansion's gate under Inarah and Heena's name. The security was on high alert and even inspected it with a metal detector but...there was nothing suspicious. Is it one of Haider's tricks? But when I looked at him he seemed clueless too.

Inarah insisted on opening the box herself even though I warned her countless times that it could be dangerous. So as always, Heena joined her too.

"I wonder what's inside. We never ordered anything this big." Inarah said and approached the box.

"Be careful Jaan!"

"Doll, don't be too hasty."

Asad and I said sternly ready to pull back both the girls if something terrible pops out.

They nodded.

I could clearly see those two were nervous as they pulled the huge red ribbon on the top and all of a sudden all the 4 sides of the box dropped open and we lunged forward pulling our wives back safely inyo our arms.

And I was right! Something dangerous did pop out....or should I say.... someone annoying!

"The King is back!"
Announced the collosal pain in the ass jumping out.

"YOU?!" Both the girls exclaimed.

Everyone was shaking thier head relieved as right in front of us stood the 5'8" tall...the very example of annoyance...

"I wanted to Surprise you my beautiful butterflies." He winked.

"Surprise?! You scared us half to death you idiot!" Heena scowled.

He chuckled.
"You know my darling cousin, Maaz Khan loves to make an dramatic entrance." He bowed dramatically.

He then turned to Inarah.
"How I missed you my darling!" He approached her with open arms. But before he could get to her I stood in between them and hugged him.... tightly.

"She's my darling now. So keep your arms in check...if you wanna keep using them." I warned him in a slow voice.

"Ooo. you're still as scary as you were before...and too strong." He whispered back coughing. If only I could crush his bones. I could quiet easily...but then my jaan won't like it.
"Oh yeah! You two got married. Let me give her a congratulatory hug atleast." He tried to get out of my hold but I pushed him and turning to Inarah hugged her.

"There.... your hug reached her." I said and Inarah giggled.

He made a face.
"Fine!"
He smiled looking at Heena.
"Bring it in my gorgeous cousin."

Asad looked at him suspiciously but Heena was quicker.

"No way! Get away from me you stinker. God! You stink!" Heena stepped back wrinkling her nose.

"Yeah all thanks to you. I had to wait in this cardboard box for soo long."

"Oh you're right! We should have just burnt this suspicious box or pricked needles in it to check what's inside right when we found it." She said.

"Wallahi! Sister! You have such a scary imagination!"

Everyone was laughing as they went on fighting like kids.
"So, you're married too now huh?" He cooed and turned to Asad stretching his hand for him with Asad shook.
"You must be my brother in law Asad! I'm Maaz Khan, Heena's cousin. Sorry I couldn't attend your wedding. I was caught up with some important work."

"Ha! What a lame excuse! Too busy with work to attend your only cousin's wedding!" Heena huffed.

"Sorry Sis, but I'll tell you soon what works it was." He winked.

"Oh, Inarah my darling..."

Here he goes again....

I scowled at him.

"Dude! Don't look soo scary"

"Sorry Maaz, but my darling is right here " she said hugging me. I smirked.

"Noooooo! Aasi kaisi ki tune humse Dillagi jab Hum dil de chuke the sanam."
(How can you betray me like that when I gave you my heart.
{Actually those are movie names})
He said overdramatically. I rolled my eyes.

How can anyone be soo dramatic! Always flirting with my jaan. Why did this jerk even come back?

"Here Inarah! I brought you a present." He said handing her some kinda creepy fox doll.

"An inari doll?" Inarah asked looking at him with a bored expression
"Let me guess, because my name is Inarah?"

He nodded.
"I got this on my trip to Japan. I'm a traveler after all and when I found out about it and saw the statue similar to this doll.... I was reminded of you. You two look soo much alike." He showed his teeth.

Inarah hit him with the doll.
"Inarah and inari are different. Don't confuse my name's beautiful meaning you fool! And in what way do I look like this creepy doll?!"

"Hit him harder jaan. What some help?" I added

"Bro!"

"Come sit Maaz beta. You're back after 6 years now. We haven't met in soo long." Mom said laughing.

"And everyone missed me right?"

"No." I said.

Inarah giggled.
"Anyways, when did you come back from Dubai?"

"Today... and I'm here to invite you all to my welcome back party I'm throwing this Sunday. It's a masquerade party." He said taking his seat on the couch.

"You're throwing your own welcome back party? Looks like you're not very welcome in here." Heena scoffed.

"Atleast not in here." I murmered. Inarah slapped my thigh to shut me. I watched her amused.

Jaan, don't start something you won't be able to handle.

Her eyes lowered shyly as she understood my intentions without words. Damn!

"We'll be there." She said smiling like an angel.

"Great! BTW, I'm also going to make a special announcement." He said rubbing his hands.

"Special announcement? Are you getting engaged or something?" Mom asked.

Yeah, good riddance.

He laughed.
"No aunty! Alas! You married off your daughter without waiting for me."

"You..."

Inarah held me back. God! This bastard really gets to my nerves.

"And even Heena now...." He turned to Heena.

She smirked at him
"I don't know about that, but I'll surely be the first one to send flowers on your grave after I kill you."

Asad was trying hard not to laugh. Clearly, even he wasn't impressed with Maaz' flirting with his wife either.

"Wallahi! You're still the same...the fiery lioness."

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{You choose Inarah and Heena's outfit}

I stopped breathing when I saw my angel standing in front of the mirror looking no less than a hoor. She looked at me through the mirror and smiled making my heart skip.

"How do I look my Love?" She turned to me revealing her dazzling self.

"Even a thousand stars cannot compare to your beauty my Jaan." I breathed not being able to take my eyes of her.

She blushed walking towards me and moved her hand over my chest over my suit.
"You look soo breathtakingly handsome too my love." She breathed.

"Skip this party! I cannot bear to have anyone else see my jaan looking soo heartskippingly gorgeous." I said enviously. Just the thought of all the jerks eyeing my gorgeous wife was getting me agitated.

She giggled and wrapped her arms around my neck that I rubbed with my hands pulling her closer.

"Then you shouldn't look soo handsome either. All those girls will try to steal my sexy hubby from me."
She frowned.

"Then... let's have our own party right here." I winked running my hands down her curves.

"Our own party huh?" She said in her sexy seductive tone. "In this pent house?"

"Hmm"

Her finger tips moved down the sides of my neck making me close my eyes. The way this woman melts me with just her fingertips.... it's only something my Inarah can do.

"Sorry baby....but we have to go. Maaz invited us himself."

I opened my eyes frowning.

"Ugh! That annoying bastard. I hate him."

She giggled musically.
"Why do you hate him soo much? He's soo cute."

"Cute?!" I questioned angrily

She laughed harder annoying me even more.
"Inarah? What do you mean cute?! That overdramatic jerk is always flirting with you and you find that cute?!"

"Aww!" She cupped my face
"Cut him some slack my sexy hubby. He's back after 6 years. And you know he likes to joke around. Anyways, it doesn't matter. I'm all yours now ."

I kissed her forehead.
"And I'm all yours."
She smiled

"So now..." She went to the dresser putting on her mask and handed me mine.

"Shall we?"

I took the mask rolling my eyes.
"How childish!"

"Oh come on! It's nice!" She pouted.

I smiled putting on my mask.
"Anything for you my Jaan!"

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Heena's POV,
When you wanna throw a lavish party, you can always count on Maaz Khan. This guy really knows how to party.

The decorations were soo grand and the theme was blue and gold around with dim lightings of the same colour. There were mostly all youngsters in the party. Maybe his friends and a lot of foreigners.

Also, since the minute I walked in front of him in this dress back home, my idiot husband has fixed his lustful gaze at me and I had quite the idea how hard he must be trying to hold back.

His arm was around me the whole time moving it sensually up and down my curves making my breath hitch in my throat.

"Asad....stop it. There are people around." I whispered subtly.

"You're too breathtaking. I can't help it Doll. I just want to take you...Now!" He whispered in my ear hoarsely making me gulp.

"You pervert!"

"I'm your pervert then." He chuckled making me blush.

"How are you loving the party?"

We turned back to Maaz who was behind us.

"I must say I'm quite impressed."

He bowed dramatically taking my hand and kissing it
"Thankyou my lady."

I pulled my hand back disgusted.
"Ew!"

Then my eyes went on his attire .... especially the mask.
"Dude... seriously?"

"Do you like it? I'm batman!" He said as usual overdramatically spreading his arms. I covered my face embarrassed.

If anyone asks.... I don't know this guy!

"You can be my Robin." He winked.

"Dream on you defective batman."

"Ouch! You hurt me!" He pouted making me roll my eyes. At that time, I felt Asad's open hand moving over my behind sensually making me gasp.

Suddenly the music began.

"Alright sis, atleast dance with me." He said and began dragging me with him away from Asad and when I looked back, he didn't seem happy.

"Hey...hey stop you moron!"

And we were right in between a lot of guests on the dance floor.

"Now you won't taint my reputation by leaving me alone on the dance floor right gorgeous?" He smirked.

"Alright fine! One dance." I gave in and he grinned showing his teeth.

"Hmmm.... your husband looks quite jealous of us. Ah, what can I do? I'm just soo handsome and we make such a good couple." He sighed shaking his head and I again couldn't help but roll my eyes.

"You know Maaz, you need a psychiatrist to fix your delirium." I snapped at which he gave me a sloppy smile.

"I should huh.... maybe I really should."

The way he said that....uh... I don't know, there was this sadness in his voice and it made me worried for some reason.

"Maaz?"

He suddenly hugged me tight catching me off guard.
"Was I too late or is it my bad luck?"

"Huh?"

"We've always been together. Whenever you were alone while Inarah was busy chasing after Zayaan, I was always there for you. I made sure you would never been lonely even if it meant I had to be lonely myself waiting for you. You've been my only best friend, my little sister but I didn't realise when I stopped thinking of you as my sister and started thinking of you something much more.... special."

I didn't like where this was going.

"6 years of waiting...and I actually lost you huh? Heena, how did you meet Asad? Does he understands you like I did? Does he makes you laugh like I did? Does he eases your heart like I did? Why didn't you wait for me? Did you forget about me soo much that you couldn't even wait for me?"

I blinked at him as his eyes reflected that pain and he really wasn't joking around.
"That's right, I loved you Heena.... I still do. The reason I wanted to come back was for you but you were already married that to without a warning or notice. Dad just suddenly dropped the bomb on me and I didn't know what to do. I didn't even had the heart to see you in your wedding dress and I thought....why couldn't it be me? If only I could've told you about my feelings just a little bit sooner. Then maybe you could've chosen me instead."

I was completely shocked by his words. I couldn't believe it, all this time, he really was in love with me! Even as kids, when we were teenagers... he was always there for me, protecting me silently just like Zayaan was protecting Inarah. Why didn't I ever realise that?!

Yet I smiled shaking my head.
"Even if you'd have done that....we still wouldn't have been together you know why? Because, some people are just written to be together." I said. Somehow, I felt guilty for not realising it sooner. Perhaps, he wouldn't be this hurt then.
"Asad and I are soo opposite and from two different worlds you can even say, yet we met, fell in love, went through soo much and finally got together. It was our destiny..... I know I sound like Inu right? All the talk about love and destiny....but it's true and I never believed it until I met Asad.
I'm flattered to know about your feelings for me Maaz and I'm sorry I never realised your feelings. I'm truly sorry Maaz but I love Asad and he loves me. I can never even imagine my life without him anymore. He's a part of me now. Maybe he doesn't understand me like you do and I don't even understand him sometimes but we're getting there. The journey is always the fun part right?"

He gaped at me before breaking into a chuckle.
"Wow! You really are changed. Love has changed you soo much huh?"

I blushed.

He sighed audibly.
"I guess.... I lost here. I thought I could somehow manage to convince you to leave him and marry me instead but it's no use now. You've already given your heart to him." I glared at him but he grinned.
"Now all I could do is gather the shattered pieces of my heart and find someone else to fix it."
He looked around and his eyes stopped at his left.
"Ah, she looks ravishing."

My jaw dropped.
"That was quick!"

He grinned again and kissed my forehead catching me off guard.
"Be happy. However, if he ever gives you a chance to complain or hurts you..... I'll swoop you off his arms. Be warned!" He winked and before I could say anything else, he spun me around and I lost my balance falling into a pair of familiar strong arms while Maaz disappeared.

"Asad?" I looked up at him flinching at the intense crease decorated on his forehead.

"Doll, we need to talk."
He more like ordered and began dragging me with him away from the party and into an empty room behind.

I gulped.

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Next chapter on Thursday will also be edited.
(For old readers)