Hello sweethearts!

After a heavy chapter I thought of writing something more fun and comic. So hope this is a bit lighter and that you enjoy it.

Love
Shona

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Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.

John Lennon

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Sia takes a deep breath before walking downstairs to her parents. She has been at home for an hour now and answered all their questions regarding the case, which they're matter of fact still disappointed over.

She has been sitting in her room and debating over how to begin the conversation about her marriage to Sahir. She can't even believe that he actually wants to marry her for such a childish reason. He can surely take revenge other ways. On the other hand there's nothing to take revenge over! Sias thought are abruptly interrupted by her mobile.

Promptly walking in to the living room she sits down on the golden chaise beside the couch her parents are sitting on. They're so absorbed with their serial that they don't even notice her.

She clears her throat. "Mum, dad I need to speak to you." She voices nervously and quite annoyed at her own fate.

Her mother hush her down while her father shrugs. "It is just one minute left." Her mother cries which Sia rolls her eyes at as she knows that after this serial they'll start to watch another drama.

In Sias opinion that's the reason why her family is filled with so many drama queens, including herself.

Sia patiently waits for the drama to end and snatches the remote away from her mother as soon as the camera focuses on the female leads crying face from every single possible angle. She turns the television off and gains her parents attention due to her odd behavior.

"What's wrong dear?" Her dad asks worried now with deep wrinkles adoring his forehead.

Sia swallow hard and exhales a breath. "Nothing's wrong but I need you to listen to me carefully." She says with her hands resting on her knees and eyes her parents cautiously.

There's a serine silence in the room now. "Just tell us, no need to build up a climax now." Her mother pushes furrowing her eyebrows.

Sia reminds herself to inhale and exhale again. "I want to get married." she declare leaving her parents surprised.

They both look at each other while Sia watch them carefully. The both of them breaks into smiling and happy faces and turns towards her again.

Sias mom gets delighted and she tucks her dark long hair behind her ears. "That's great Sia! We want you to get married and start a family. It has always been you against marriages, not we." Sias mother utter delighted which Sia rolls her eyes to. "We'll start looking for eligible bachelors." She adds with a mischievous smile.

Her father seem younger now."This is great, finally our daughter is going to settle down and start her own little family." Her father verbalizes emotionally which actually pinches Sias heart.

Before she gets all too emotional she throws the next news at them. "Aren't you guys too sweet but no." They look at her confused. "I mean no need to look for anyone as I have found my Shrek." She tries to sound excited but fails miserably and they look at her even more perplexed then before. "I have found my prince charming." she clarifies displeased with a annoyed tone.

Sias mothers eyebrow arches. "You have?" Her mother asks her in disbelief. "When? How? Whom?" She questions and her parents stares at her anticipating an answer.

Sia inhales a deep breath, in need of all the oxygen to bring herself forth to let his name roll down her tung. "Yes, I have. Well, he is none other than the arrogant Sahir." Sia chuckles seeing her parents expressions as if throwing a ticking bomb at them.

A complete awkward silence takes over before her mother breaks it furiosuly. "Do you think this is funny? We finally thought you changed your mind about matrimony and instead you're joking around?" Sia grin seeing the state her mother is in, all worked up.

"Sia this is really not funny." Her father warns her pushing his glasses further up on his nose bridge.

Sia tries to stiff her giggles by covering her mouth with the rem of her pink pajamas. "Sorry, sorry, but I am not joking." She says putting on a poker face after containing herself. "I want to get married to Sahir." She exclaim again resting her hands on her knees.

Sias parents exchanges a glance before turning back their focus on her. "Ok, and how come? I mean all of a sudden you like him?" her mom asks suspiciously.

Her father continues were her mother has left off. "Some time ago it was even hard for you to breath in the same room as him." Her father shed light on which Sia murmurs to saying that she still can't.

"What?!" Sia whisper yells startled.

"What what? That's the truth." Her father claims.

Sia wags her hand. "Sorry, I didn't mean you." Sia says to her dad. "I mean nothing." Sia says frustrated not being able to cope up.

'I said say that we have been together for three years.' she hears Sahir again through her headphone which is hidden behind her hair, she wants to yell at him saying that he is out of his mind. 'Say it or else.'

Sia breaths heavily seeing her parents stare at her oddly, she hates to be in such a compromising position.

"We have been together for." She can barely continue. "We have been together for one year." She says instead as that might sound more reasonable.

'I said three years not one.' Sahir says rolling his eyes while walking around in his room with trousers on.

"Technical problems." Sia whispers acting as she didn't hear him.

"How's that even possible?" Her father asks.

"What? Why didn't you tell us before?" Her mother scolds as the same time as her father asks.

'Technical problems huh? I know all of your antics. Stop messing with me.'

That moment Sia sits there totally lost feeling lightheaded as everyone is talking at the same time.

When Sia is quite for too long all of the three says her name at the same time again making her dizzy.

She looks back and forth between her parents. "Ok, I am not sure what is going on here but I am getting married to Sahir only and that too in seven days."

"What?!" Her parents exclaims aggravated at the next information and Sia grimaces as her eardrums hurts.

She tilts her head as if it will help. "Yes, and tomorrow we will have to go and speak to Sahirs mother." Sia enlightens her parents and they look beyond bewildered not being able to digest all the new information at the same time.

"Wait." Her mother exclaims. "Why can't they come over?"

Her father nods at that. "It is usually the grooms family that comes over to the brides." Her dad states.

"I know dad but this time the circumstance is different." Sia says between gritted teethes as she hears Sahir chuckle amused.

"But why can't they come?" Her mother asks for an explanation which Sia has no answer for.

'Tell them that I have caught a cold.' Sahir tells her and takes a sip from his mineral water.

"That doesn't even make sense!" She exclaims frustrated which leaves her parents stare at her while Sahir smirks.

"Yes, that is what we are trying to explain." Sias dad says confused.

Sia shakes her head and heaves a sigh. "Sahir is sick." She expresses bored. "And don't ask me anything regarding why he can't come when he have a slight cold, I guess he is a cry baby and very weak when being sick." She says to mock him.

'I'll keep that in mind and show you what a cry baby is.' Sahir mutters laying on his bed.

"So we're going tomorrow then?" Sia asks her parents feeling unsure.

"We can't just go without checking with Mrs. Khan. I'll call her tomorrow morning and then we'll see." Her mother comments.

"Sure, do whatever you want. I have told you everything now so my job is done here." Sia says with a tired smile.

"Too bad that we couldn't go further with the proposal Mrs. Saxena offered for you." Sias mother suddenly says.

"Pardon me?" Sia asks as the same time as Sahir utters a dissatisfied 'What? Which idiot proposed to you?'. Sia rolls her eyes at Sahirs insult. "You did." She mutters under her breath to remind him that he is the ultimate idiot.

Sia inhales a deep breath. "Mum, I haven't exactly been ready for commitment." She states massaging her temples.

"As we also had the impression that you weren't ready we refrained from bringing the proposal to your notice as all the other times. Mrs. Saxena has forwarded us three proposals just the past six months but we have turned down them all. However the latest one caught my attention, too bad you already have someone in your mind." Mrs. Malik enlightens Sia with a wink.

Upon hearing those words from Sias mother a wave of negative emotions flows through Sahir. He clenches his jaw tightly and breaths heavily.

Sia feels a trip off guilt wash over her, she sighs deeply and can't comprehend how casually her parents took the news of her and Sahir dating. "Whatever mum, I am going to sleep now." Sia wishes her humble parents good night and walks straight to bed.

As soon as her head falls on her pillow she gets lightheaded due to the tiredness and stress she has endured lately.

'Won't Fiona give her Shrek a good night kiss?' Sia jumps in her bed breathing hard.

She looks at her mobile perplexed as she had totally forgotten that she was speaking to Sahir. "You scared me!" He chuckles. "I am not interested in even speaking to you, bye!" She harshly says and disconnects the call while Sahir chuckles amused.

"This is ridiculous." Sia murmurs for herself and drops her head on her pillow feeling air headed all over again.

Sahir on the other hand can't seem to sleep, the thought of others proposing to Sia makes him feel discomfort. "Who is the other guys?" He asks no one in particular while scrolling through the latest business news on his phone.

The news that catches Sahirs attention is about Sameer Jay, the number one rival of Sahir in the business world. Sameer seem to have made a lot of profit after the incident with his recent factory burning down. "Interesting." Sahir mutters for himself skeptically.

Sia sits annoyed in front of the mirror the next day decking up as her mother wishes. Her mom wants Sia to look like a doll now when their going to discuss Sia and Sahirs marriage. Her mother had spoken to Mrs. Khan as soon as she had risen up. Putting on make up, adoring bangles and earrings she puts on her black and gold dress. She finishes her hair in a messy bun. Her red lips gives a colorful vibe.

When Sia walks towards the prestigious building the Khans lives in, Sahirs heart fluctuates seeing her from his window. He has been waiting for her. Thankfully the paparazzi and journalists was gone by the morning, Sahirs publicist had gone out with a statement about Sahir having a press conference in a few days. His eyes follows Sia till she can't be seen anymore.

The truth is Sahir isn't sure if he is doing this to take revenge from her or just because he enjoys troubling her and make her dance to his tunes. Yes, he is angry with her for throwing dirt on his reputation but whenever he sees her his heart softens.

Knocks on the door snaps him out of his thoughts. His sister Saafa walks in. "They're waiting for you in the living room with mom." His sister informs him and he nods.

"I'll be there in a sec." He says and she leaves him alone.

Taking a last glance at the mirror and standing straight Sahir walks down to the living room. He comes in time to hear his mother confused. "Marriage? Sahir hasn't told me anything about it." He hears her say and can see Sia feel embarrassed.

"Sorry mother, I didn't tell you before as to surprise you, but it is the truth. We want to get married." Sahir interrupts and all eyes turns to him while his eyes catches Sias fire filled once, he smirks at her before greeting her parents.

He sits down beside his mother with a amused smile. "You want to get married?" Mrs. Khan asks Sahir not believing her ears which Sahir nods to. "That's great." She smiles but seem alerted as she senses something fishy. "Sia, are you really sure about this?" she asks Sia who seem uncomfortable.

Sia takes a glance at Sahir blankly which makes Sahirs mother realize that Sahir is behind all of this. "Yes." Sia replies shortly and looks away.

Mrs. Khan sighs. "Sahir can I speak to you for a minute." Sahir nods and they walk away to the study room. "What's wrong with you?" Mrs. Khan scolds when the door closes. "You're blackmailing her to marry you for what exact reason?" She hypes.

"I am not blackmailing her." Sahir says which his mother give him a 'are you kidding me' look. "Ok, yes I am blackmailing her but this way every rumor will die. I can tell the media that she misunderstood me in the beginning and we got to know each other during the period when media were accusing me for bribing her." Mrs. Khan takes hold of her head as if her son is crazy. "What's the problem? I thought you wanted to see me married." Sahir continues without thinking his making any mistake.

"Your mistake is that you're being a total ass!" Sahirs mother exclaims which leave Sahir startled, he has never heard his mother used that word before. "Poor Sia." she sighs.

"Please, she has agreed and it isn't poor Sia anywhere. She is at fault for all this mess." He mutters.

Mrs. Khan heaves a sigh and gives up. "You know what I won't interfere. You two solve this and do whatever you feel like but I am going to support Sia." She says and walks out of the room with a baffled Sahir right behind her.

"I am sorry for the inconvenient, I just needed to check one thing with my son." Mrs. Khan clarifies with a apologetic smile and the Maliks smile warmly.

Sahir doesn't sit down and instead tries to catch Sias ice cold honey brown eyes. "Is it ok if I show Sia the apartment while you talk through for the upcoming wedding? The wedding will be held the next Saturday and you can discuss the rest between you." Sahir expresses asking for permission.

"Aren't you going to show us around young man?" Mr. Malik jokes and Sahir actually seem slight embarrassed.

"Of course I'll be at your service as soon as you are done discussing." He assures and takes a glance at Sia. "Are you coming?" Sia feels out of place and takes a glance at her mother who nods at her reassuringly.

Feeling anxious she stands up while Sahir stretches his hand out to her which Sia blinks at rigidly. She looks up at his smirking face which makes her raise her eyebrow. She ends up placing her hand in his as the three pair of eyes are fixated at them. He neatly puts her hand around his arm and they walk out through an open hallway.

Sia drops her hand from his when she is sure that no one can see them anymore. "Why this overacting?" She asks Sahir with a glare which Sahir smirks to.

"I need to assure your parents that I am the best choice for you and for that I need to show them how much in love we are." Sahir smiles amused at the thought.

Sia rolls her eyes. "No need for exaggeration, I am not that lovey dovey type of a person anyway."

"What kind of a person are you then?" He inquires curiously halting beside a closed door.

Sia shrugs. "I just don't feel the need to display my love or feelings in front of the entire world, once a while is ok. I feel uncomfortable being lovey dovey around people. I also don't see the point of announcing my love on social media or displaying it only when people are around. Love should come naturally and should be more personal or private." Sia rants her tangled mind out.

Sahir nods at her attentive. "Well I don't believe in love so I don't have any saying in that." He states and opens the door to his room. "Welcome to your future bedroom." Sahir winks and smiles widely.

Sia looks at him perplexed. "You don't believe in love?" Catching her eyes he shakes his head. "What do you believe in then?" She asks instead.

He thinks for a moment before answering. "Attraction, lust and all of the chemical reactions and mechanism for the humans to reproduce." He smirks which makes Sia frown. "Is Fiona disappointed by her prince charming?" Sahir teases while they step into his well-designed room.

"More like disappointed by the ogre." She mutters under her breath.

"I heard that." He says closing the door. "You can't deny the fact that I am handsome." Sahir testify which Sia grimace to.

"Oh please, stop being so full of yourself and get yourself a mirror." Sahir laughs hearing that and points at his full body mirror beside the wardrobe which Sia shakes her head at.

Seeing his amazing wall of glass giving the most amazing view over London Sia walks over with awe. "You like it?" Sahir asks seeing the sparkle in her eyes knowing that she loves heights and views.

Sia doesn't answer and takes in the beautiful view in front of her with Sahir beside her. Even though his room is neat, clean and well designed Sia tries to find something to nag about. "Your room is alright but I need a bigger closet than that." She says and points over her shoulder towards a wardrobe by another wall.

Sahir chuckles and walks towards the wall across the glass wall and presses a button. Slowly the wall parts from the middle and the wall disappear to the sides of the room giving site to a walk in closet, as huge as Sias current room, looking like a designers dressing room. Sias eyes widens in admiration and she feel completely overwhelmed.

The walk in closet is not even half full even though it contains hundreds of suits and man clothes. "I assume you like it." Sahir laughs.

Sia takes a deep breath. "I love it." She exclaims unashamed, she can't lie about this.

"So do what you are here for." Sia looks at Sahir confused. "Beg me to marry you." Sia finds her dumbfounded and blinks several times.

"Excuse me?" She says astonished. "I have already come all the way to your home with my parents so back of with more dense orders of yours." She snaps at him.

"I said you'll have to propose to me." He walks towards her with gleaming eyes after pushing the close button to the closet.

Sia walks backwards feeling disgusted and at the same time her heart is skyrocketing. "Just back of Sahir." She says frustrated of his antics.

He corners her with his hands on the glass wall with the whole London behind Sia. Sia looks everywhere else but Sahir, she tries to calm her heart down standing inches away from him. Sahir on the other hand can't take away his eyes from her, his heart is doing somersaults while she breathes unevenly.

"Propose to me, Sia Malik." Sahir says inhaling a sharp breath.