Chapter-9 Siblings Love

Ayaan's POV

I woke up late as usual and the first person to cross my mind is my Zuby, though she has been my first thought every morning since a long time but now I have a face that flashes as well. I can't stop smiling while just thinking about her. Her big beautiful eyes are still as beautiful as before. I wonder how her hair is now. Is it still as curly as before? Did she get her hair colored? Does she have short hair or long hair? Oh I just can't stop thinking about her. She is not the most beautiful girl around but she has this charm which attracts me. The innocence I saw in her eyes made my heart skip a beat. She didn't grow very tall but I guess that's good in a way; she will perfectly fit in my embrace. And she will always hold her head high when she will talk to me. I would love to bow my head and look into her beautiful eyes. Oh...how I wish I could be with her right now. I looked at my long fingers and wondered how would it feel to intertwine our fingers? Will her touch send shivers down my spine? Will I also feel butterflies in my tummy at her mere touch or will I feel some sparks? I wonder how it would be to kiss her or to make love to her…'Just cut it out Ayaan...you need to make her yours first only then you will get answers to all your Romeo questions' said my inner voice. I realized I was fantasizing a little too much and I should first think of how to stop her marriage with that Sahil guy and marry her myself. I will need a full proof idea to make her mine. Though it will be great if I can win her heart first but what I understood from Sagar about her was that she is not the kind of girl who will fall for another guy since her marriage is fixed. I don't actually mind marrying her first then making her fall in love with me. Till then my love will be enough for both of us.

The question is where to start from?

'Why don't you start by sending her a message right now?' Said my inner voice... I guess I can do that...but what should I text? I don't want her to get any wrong impression about me. 'You really think once she comes to know about your anger issues she will be happy to even know you?' My inner voice taunted again. I know I have anger issues but the fact is it is only because of the years of frustration that got piled up in me since I couldn't find my one and only love. Anyway the first thing I need to do is only think positive when it comes about me and Zuby. So I decided to message her...

I am so happy she replied to my messages and that too immediately. Oh how I wish I could just give her a surprise visit. Anyway I better get out of bed now, I want to talk to Arhan and ask for his suggestion. Though it has been years since I spoke to him as a brother but I guess now is the time to mend this relationship as well. Especially after what Arhan told me about his feelings towards mom and dad comparing us.

I went in my bathroom and had a quick shower. I wore a pair of black jeans with a dark blue t shirt, along with my black snickers. I walked out of my room and went down to have breakfast before talking to Arhan. As I reached the table I grabbed a plate and had breakfast. For a change today none of my parents were around the dining table to start with their daily routine of lecturing me. Once I finished I got up and placed my plate in the kitchen sink and then walked towards Arhan's room and knocked the door.

Third Person POV

As Ayaan walked towards his elder brother's room he realized that he had not even looked in this direction since a long time. He felt bad thinking about how his relationship with his only brother has suffered in the past few years. They were more than brothers but with the growing comparisons between the two by their parents Ayaan moved away from his brother. Hesitating and thinking again whether he should knock at the door or not Ayaan took a deep breath and finally knocked at the door twice. Arhan's tired voice came from inside..."come in"

As Ayaan entered the room Arhan stood up in surprise and said...

"Ayaanu..." his voice was surprised and full of happiness. He had a big smile on his face seeing his younger brother in his room. Ayaan on the other hand was taken aback by hearing his brother call him 'Ayaanu'. Only Arhan used to call him with that name. Suddenly Ayaan couldn't hold himself back and hugged his brother tightly; Arhan was again surprised but returned the hug with equal emotions and love. Ayaan took a deep breath and pulled away first, feeling a little embarrassed at his own action. But Arhan just patted on his back and asked him to sit with him on his bed. They were quiet for a couple of minutes; Ayaan looked around the room and saw photo frames with his and Arhan's pictures on the dressing table and study table. Ayaan for once felt guilty for distancing himself from his only brother. He should have realized earlier that his brother never made him feel small or worthless. He should have realized earlier that his parents' actions and words had nothing to do with Arhan. But then he thought it is still not late and he should try to be in the same kind of relationship with his brother which he had years ago.

Arhan's room screamed that it belongs to a doctor; there was a big book shelf with a whole lot of medical books. So many books at a sight made Ayaan nauseous; well both the brothers are very different. Where on one hand Arhan willingly worked hard to become a neurosurgeon Ayaan on the other hand loved to keep as much possible distance from books. He can't even imagine himself to read more than two-three pages at a time. Both brothers were lost in their thoughts, Arhan could make out that Ayaan has too much on his mind but he was happy for now that his brother has come in his room after a long time. He had hope that may be once again both brothers will be in the same loving relationship they were in.

Arhan was the first one to break the silence...

"Did you find out about that girl? Is she the one?" Ayaan looked at his brother and thinking about Zuby a smile spread across his face and he answered...

"Yes bhai(brother) it's her, she is the same girl I have been looking for all these years" Arhan had a longing look in his eyes and a smile on his face, he did hear Ayaan's reply but he was more happy to hear him call him 'bhai' instead of 'Arhan'. Ayaan noticed that Arhan was quiet after listening to his reply so asked him...

"What happened? Why are you quiet?" Arhan shook his head and answered...

"You called me 'Bhai' after a really long time."

Both of them were again quiet for a while then Arhan spoke...

"I am really happy you have finally found her Ayaan. But did you come to know which proposal has she finalized?" Ayaan's head dropped at this question and he said...

"It's some Sahil...he owns a restaurant...I need to think of a way to marry her." Arhan nodded in agreement then said...

"Don't worry Ayaanu we will find a way soon...but don't scare the poor girl" he said the last part playfully winking at his brother. Ayaan chuckled lightly and felt really good to be talking to his brother like this after years. Ayaan noticed that Arhan looked very tired and so he got up from his bed and said...

"You seem tired; I guess you just came back after your shift. I will be going now, see you" Arhan nodded with a smile and said… "Yes I have night shift this week on top of it there was an emergency early morning so I came late" Ayaan just waved his hand and got up from Arhan's bed…. "Will talk to you later you better rest now" said Ayaan and walked out. Ayaan was out of Arhan's room with a smile on his face, he walked out of the house and settled in his car and drove towards his office. It was around 11 by the time he reached office and when he was about to get out of his car he got a call from his cousin sister, Adila. She was his maternal uncle's eldest daughter and Ayaan shared a very special bond with her. Adila was almost 8 years older than Ayaan and always loved him like her real baby brother. Ayaan also treated and respected her like his real elder sister. In all these years Adila always stood by his side, though she was not physically present each time he needed her after she got married almost ten years back. But she always stayed in touch with her baby brother. Ayaan was so happy to see her name flash on his mobile and he immediately picked up the call...

A: Adila Appi (sister) how are you?

Ad: I am fine my little brother. How are you?

A: Too good after hearing my favorite person's voice.

Ad: That's great! Ok now I know you are not very fond of surprises but right now I and Zoya are on our way and heading right into your city.

A: That's great! Only if you promise to meet me. Because I know that you tend to forget me whenever you are with that sister in law of yours.

Ad: Oh no Ayaan, it's not that. But you need to come and meet me; actually we are going to a boutique which one of Zoya's friends suggested. You know she is getting married in a few months and so we need to buy some clothes for her.

A: Well it's totally fine with me Adila Appi, you send me the address and I will meet you there. How long will you take to reach?

Ad: I guess we will take another hour.

A: Perfect then I will see you in a while. Bye

Ad: Bye sweetheart

Ayaan was glad that he is going to meet his sister in a while. He got a message from Adila; she had sent him the address of the boutique. It was half an hour drive from his office so he decided to start after half an hour and quickly check in his office before that. He told Abdul about meeting Adila after some time and asked him to look after the office matters for the day as he was not sure when he will come back. After all there was so much he had to talk about with his sister. Abdul was aware of how special Adila is to Ayaan and was happy to see Ayaan really happy. Half an hour passed really quickly and now Ayaan was on his way towards this boutique named "Fashion In Zub's Style".