Mister Khalid Siddiqui and Farhan Siddiqui were two brothers living under one roof. The Siddiqui family was an upper-middle-class family living in India.

Late Khalid Siddiqui had two sons, Iyaan Khalid Siddiqui and Armaan Khalid Siddiqui, while Farhan Siddiqui had only one daughter, Innara Farhan Siddiqui.

Growing up together under the same roof, Innara and Armaan were more than just cousins-they were best friends.

Innara had a tomboyish personality,preferring to make friends with boys.She often played cricket with Armaan, and one of her favorite activities was climbing trees with him.

"Armaan, Armaan!" When Iyaan roared in anger, everyone rushed to the hall.

"Kya hua Iyaan beta, kyun shor machaya hua hai?" Iyaan's mother asked in shock.

["What happened, Iyaan? Why are you making so much noise?"]

"Armaan kidhar hai?" Iyaan asked, parrying her question.

["Where's Armaan?"]

Armaan and Innara entered the hall together. Iyaan grabbed Armaan's collar and slapped him. Armaan's head hit the wall.

"Kya hua Iyaan, batao bhi, bichare par zulm kyun kar rahe ho?" His mother shouted at him, trying to save Armaan from Iyaan's fury.

["What happened, Iyaan? At least tell me why you're troubling my son?"]

"Aap khud dekh le."

["Look at this."]

Iyaan showed her Armaan's report card. Armaan had almost failed in all his exams.

As the elder brother, Iyaan had taken on the responsibility of the house after their father's death. He had matured quickly, earning and looking after the family.

"Yeh kya hai beta, yeh kaise grades hai tumhare?" Iyaan's mother asked Armaan sadly.

["What is this, son? How did you get such bad grades?"]

Iyaan turned his gaze to Innara, knowing she was the real reason for Armaan's poor performance.

Innara, who was never good in studies herself, had distracted Armaan from his academics.

Iyaan had always hated Innara for being such an irritating brat.

"Iyaan Bhai, aap Armaan ko kyun gussa kar rahe ho? Main bhi fail ho gayi hoon. Fail hona itni buri baat toh nahi hai."

["Iyaan Bhai, why are you angry at Armaan? I failed too! Failing isn't that bad."]

Innara was hurt when Iyaan slapped Armaan and couldn't stop herself from speaking.

"Sorry Bhai, phir se nahi hoga aisa," Armaan said, crying.
["Sorry, Bhai. It won't happen again."]

Iyaan looked at Innara carefully. It seemed like she hadn't bathed today either-her hair was disheveled and sticky, her nails long and dirty.

No one would guess she came from a wealthy and educated family. Iyaan's anger toward her boiled over. She made the mistake of speaking up.

"Innara, tum chup raho!"
["Innara, you better keep quiet!"]

Iyaan shouted and moved toward her in rage. Innara quickly hid behind her mother's back, scared.

She thought Iyaan would slap her too. If her aunt hadn't stepped in, he surely would have.

"Chachi, aap isko samjha dein, beech mein na bola kare. Bohot badtameez ho gayi hai."

["Chachi, tell her not to interfere. She's become so mischievous."]

Iyaan said to his aunt, seething with anger.

"Innara, tum andar jao room mein," her aunt scolded, frightened by Iyaan's fury toward Innara.
["Innara, go to your room."]

Hogya chapter 1 ❤️😊