"It's our birthday next month." Arya squeals excitedly.

"What did you plan for us?" She asks me from the backseat.

"Well, that's a surprise," I tell as I drive. To be honest, I and Mishti haven't thought about it yet.

I came to pick Arya and Aryan while Mishti said she wants to talk with her friends about resigning as an undercover officer.

"Ary, what gift shall I give you?" Aryan asks her.

"Chocolates." She shouts.

"That's what I have always given." He says in a boring tone.

"That's what you should give, forever."

I shake my head as they proceed to chat. For a moment I wonder how they'll be when they grow up and end up chuckling.

Well, our interpretations cannot be right. Most of the times kids change their behavior as they grow.

I pull into the driveway and the watchman nods at me opening the gate for us.

Arya and Aryan start squealing and I smile as Foziah and Asad's elder son, Fawzi looks at our car and rushes in to call his parents.

"You are going to behave, okay?" I turn to look at Arya and Aryan. Sometimes Arya ends up fighting with Asad and Foziah's kids. Then Aryan gets angry and he fights because his sister is sad.

"Okay, open the door." They say hurriedly. I shake my head knowing well nothing is going in their head.

We get out of the car, I smile as everyone comes out. Fawzi runs to us he grins at me before he hugs Aryan. He and Aryan are best friends.

Foziah holds her second son, Ahad's hand as she walks towards me. Asad follows behind her holding his 9-10 months old daughter, Sorfina in his arms.

They have been the perfect family I have seen. From taking decisions to taking care of children to planning their trips on time.

"Look, we have a guest." Foziah laughs as she tells Ahad. He whines and hides behind her legs.

I laugh. "What's up with him?"

"He wants to sleep more but when he goes to sleep he isn't sleepy." She sighs shaking her head.

"A very serious problem." I look down at him, he shouts and hides behind Foziah again. He is a very moody kid.

"What's up?" Asad smiles at me. "I'm so happy for you."

"I know, thanks." He gives me a half hug as he is holding Sorfina.

"Hey." I tap her fluffy cheeks. She is exactly like Sara and she is the one who named her Sorfina which means Neat, Clean, and Free from Dirt.

She looks at me with her big eyes and blinks before she smiles.

"Sorfi, say Hey." Asad looks at her. She looks at him and continues smiling. "Say Hey."

"Give her." Arya pulls Asad's shirt.

"You sure you can take her?" He looks at her amused.

"Don't give." I shake my head, last time she slipped from Arya's arms.

"I'll put her down on the playmat you can play with her." Asad pulls her cheek looking at her sad pout.

"You'll not talk to me?" Aryan asks Ahad. He simply whines again getting close to Foziah.

"Leave him for a while he'll join you when his mood is okay," Foziah makes him understand.

"I am waiting from the time you came let me just ask it." Foziah looks at me as Asad takes the kids inside. "Where's Mishti?"

"She'll come with her friends, anytime soon."

"Okay." She nods. "You are happy?"

"Obviously." I laugh. "I have always wanted this, my complete family."

"Let's get in."

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"No, arrange the meeting for tomorrow itself no need to delay it. I'll come tomorrow." I talk to my PA on the phone.

"Is Kunal around?" I ask wondering if he left. I asked him to join but he wanted to work.

"No, Sir. He left a few minutes ago."

"This is my Mumma." I look over my shoulder as Arya runs to Mishti and hugs her.

Mishti looks stunning as usual, dressed in a knee-length mustard yellow outfit. A black watch is clasped around her wrist and she holds a black purse in her hand. The way she carries her look is what makes her attractive.

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow." I disconnect the call.

"This is Aunt Shreya." Arya introduces her.

"And this is Aunt Sam." Arya grins at Sam.

They introduce three of them to the family.

"You have grown up." Foziah laughs as she pulls Arya's cheeks and smiles at Aryan.

"Hey!" Foziah puts forward her hand. "I am Foziah."

Mishti smiles at her shaking her hand before she leans in to hug her.

"I said you even I have a beautiful mother," Aryan tells Fawzi.

Foziah hugs Sam and Shreya as she smiles at them. "There is no need to feel as we are strangers. Mishti has been like my sister to me, she has been like a family member, and since you are her friends you are family."

"Besides, we have Kunal relating to Shreya." Asad chuckles.

"Well, I am not related to anyone, and Shreya and Mishti will be my only family," Sam shrugs.

"I am sure you'll bond up with everyone," I say as I walk to them.

I hold Mishti's gaze for a moment she smiles at me. Foziah looks amused at Sam. Good thing is that Asad and Foziah don't mind what people say they ignore it. If Sara was here I am sure she would get furious.

"Shut up!" We all look at the entrance as Kabir and Sara walk in. "What do you even know about cravings?"

"She is Sara?" I hear Shreya whispering to Mishti.

"Yeah, isn't she cute?" Mishti says looking at Sara. I bite my lip to stop laughing when Sam looks at Mishti and rolls her eyes.

"You guys gotta go and play," I tell Fawzi and Aryan who look quite interested in elders' conversation. Ahad has got back to his normal mood and is busy playing with Arya and his little sister.

"Sara you are being too tough on him." Foziah rolls her eyes as she walks to them and helps Sara.

"He's my husband why are you worried." She frowns and walks in.

"Mishti." She grins. "We had such a good time yesterday, didn't we?"

"We did." Mishti nods.

"Oh, you are Sam and Shreya." She looks between them. "I am Sara, Mishti's friend."

"You don't have to add Mishti's friend. Your name is enough." Sam stares into her eyes.

"Right because in that case, we will also have to introduce like Hey, I am Shreya, Mishti's friend." Shreya gives her a tight-lipped smile.

"I'll do a little correction. I am Sara, Mishti's first friend." Sara gives them a pointed look.

"That's fun." Asad stands beside me as he chuckles.

"Looking at Mishti's face it doesn't feel like it's fun." I shake my head.

"That doesn't even matter because she is close to us." Sam shrugs.

"She is also close to me," Sara says getting a bit mad.

"How much does she know you?" Sam arches an eyebrow.

"Guys. Relax." Foziah interrupts. "This is so silly. You don't have to argue on this at all."

"It's going to be tough for her if you will do like this," I say out of concern.

"Sara, please." Kabir keeps his hand on her shoulder.

"I wouldn't take second place in her life, I am her first friend." She looks at Sam and Shreya before she walks ahead and sits on the couch.

"Get her something to eat from the kitchen," Foziah tells Asad as she sits beside Sara.

"I said you I don't want to come." Sam looks at Mishti and walks out angrily.

"Wait." I stop Shreya and Mishti when they are about to follow her.

"Shreya, Sam is impulsive sometimes and you have always been the balance in your friendship with both of them." I look at her. "I expect you to understand Mishti's situation and not leave her alone."

"I know and I kind of understand even though I am jealous." She nods. "I am not leaving Mishti alone but I don't want to leave Sam alone as well."

"She's right." Mishti nods. "We'll talk to her and get her inside."

I look at Sara who keeps looking at Mishti. Neither Sara nor Sam listen to anyone. If Mishti goes out Sara will feel sad and if she doesn't go Sam will feel sad.

"Why don't you let me talk with her?" I keep my hand on Mishti's shoulder.

"You don't have to." She shakes her head.

"You guys might argue even there, I'll just go get her." I look between both of them. "Believe me."

I look at Mishti and nod at Sara, she sighs and nods. I run outside wondering what I am going to say Sam.

"Hey!" I shout at her as I watch her standing near the car.

"Mishti and Shreya wanted to come but I said I'll talk with you." I walk to her.

"There's nothing to talk about."

"Can I know what's making you so sad?" I look at her curious.

She stares down as she grits her teeth. "It's nothing."

"There is something." I put my hands in my pockets as I wait for her to say, she doesn't open up quickly.

"We had promised we'll forever be three friends and no one will come between us." She sighs shaking her head. "I have very selected people in my life and seeing them going away makes me angry."

"Sam, you know Mishti wasn't aware she is related many other people." I try to make her understand. "Sara is not taking her away from you, Mishti was her friend."

I stop myself from saying even she and Shreya are kind of taking Mishti away from Sara.

"I know and I'm trying to understand." She rubs her face. "But I wonder what if one day both of us need Mishti who would she choose, will that not be difficult for her?"

"She'll manage her friendship, you just understand her." I give her a small smile. "Come on, get in."

"I'm coming in for Mishti but don't expect me to be friendly with Sara." She gives me a pointed look.

"Sure." I shake my head.

Girls are Girls!

Sara rolls her eyes when she sees Sam.

"I am going back." Sam turns around.

"Hey." I catch her hand. "You ignore her."

"I bet you are hungry," Foziah says out loud.

"They have started eating without me," Sam whispers to me.

"We are waiting." Mishti looks over her shoulder.

"They are waiting." I look at her amused.

"God!" I sigh when she walks and sits between Mishti and Shreya.

"You have to keep doing this." Kabir looks at me and laughs. Sara slaps on his arm and he continues to feed her.

"How is it handling ladies?" Asad chuckles as I sit beside him.

"It's a headache." A flying fork spoon hits my arm.

"These same ladies give you peace, CM." Sara rolls her eyes at me.

"Is she talking about nights?" Asad frowns.

"You better shut up." I shake my head at him.

Across from our table, Foziah has set a small table where all the kids have their lunch. I feel happy to see Arya and Aryan laughing.

Kunal joins us later along with Neha and Kiaan. Ishaan, Kiaan's brother came along because he was bored.

We were able to witness a lot of drama here as Neha teamed up with Sara. Sam and Sara kept giving each other glares and sometimes argued. Neha and Shreya were within limits.

Everyone dances as Asad turn off the lights then turns on chandelier lights, and puts on some music.

"Just look at Sorfi," I chuckle and tell Mishti as we dance.

She looks at her who is sitting in Sara's lap. Her eyebrows are raised she looks at everyone amazed before she claps her hands and shakes her head. Sara mumbles something as she gives her to Kabir who is sitting beside her.

"She's so cute." Mishti smiles. I put my arms around her as I lean in to kiss her cheek.

"Are you feeling good?"

"I feel happy. I wish Sara and Sam bond up, Shreya will understand." She sighs.

"Give them some time," I tell her as we dance.

"Geez! Look Aryan." Mishti laughs. I laugh as I watch him shaking his ass as he dances. Fawzi kicks him in the ass and laughs out loud as Aryan glares at him.

Arya and Ahad attempt to do a couple dance as they imitate Neha and Kiaan.

"I hope Neha and Kiaan don't end up kissing." I roll my eyes.

"They are aware kids are around." Mishti rolls her eyes.

"But kids aren't around us." I grin at her.

"Please, not here." She looks at me and puts her hair string behind her ear.

"Okay." I nod as I lean in to peck her lips.

"You guys need to get a room," Sara shouts at us.

"Stop being RK again." I sigh frustrated. She sticks her tongue out at me and Mishti laughs.

"Why is Sam standing alone?" Mishti frowns as she looks past me.

"Because everyone around is a couple except her." I shrug and look over my shoulder.

"Shreya seems to have a good time," I look at Kunal, and Shreya as they laugh while dancing.

"Stop looking at them like that." Mishti slaps my arm. "They are new love and are supposed to enjoy."

"I seriously feel like laughing when someone blushes while dancing." I chuckle.

"What's there to blush?" She raises her eyebrows.

"Well, as far as I remember when we dance we kiss." I shrug.

"Everyone is different." She laughs.

"Can you blush?" I ask her. "You blush very rarely you know."

"Is it?" She frowns. "You should have the power to make me blush."

"Uh." I pretend to think. "Would you blush if I remove my shirt right here and announce my body belongs to my wife?"

"What the fuck!" She laughs. "Keep your body to yourself."

I laugh with her. It just feels so good to get back to normal.

"Just don't mind I'll talk with Sam. She doesn't look in good mood." She says as walks away I follow her wondering what happened to her again.

We stop as Kiaan's brother Ishaan approaches her.

"Hey." He stands in front of her. "You look beautiful."

Sam looks at him and rolls her eyes. "One-night stand is all you can get from me."

I and Mishti laugh as he looks at her amazed.

"Forget it, she doesn't want to be in a relationship yet," Mishti says Ishaan.

"Yet? I never want to be in a relationship at all." Sam says boringly.

"You heard that." Mishti looks at Ishaan.

"What about one night stand then?" He looks at Sam, she rolls her eyes.

"She was kidding." Mishti laughs.

"Does that mean I am just wasting time here?" He scratches his head.

"Obviously." I slap his head. He goes away and joins the kids.

"What happened?" Mishti asks her concerned.

"I need to go home. I don't feel good." She holds her stomach.

"Cramps?" Mishti looks at her, she nods.

"I'll go home but please you and Shreya enjoy. I'll just be fine."

"I'll be back," Mishti mumbles before she follows Sam outside.

"Abir. You have a minute for me?" Kabir approaches me.

"Yeah." I shrug.

"I want to talk with your wife alone and I need your permission for it." He says looking at me.

"Talk what?" I arch an eyebrow.

"There's something I have to talk about." He looks down.

"And you can't do that in my presence?" I frown.

"I can but I want to talk with her first." He sighs.

"Look, Kabir, it's not like I don't trust you but..." I trail off not knowing how to say.

"If I had some bad intentions I wouldn't have approached you." He keeps his hand on my shoulder. "It's something important she should know."

I look away from him not knowing what to say. Mishti can take care of herself but I don't want to take any chance.

"You can decide the place and time for me." He says when I don't respond.

"You said Sara about it?" I look on curious.

"Of course, she wants me to talk with Mishti first." He looks at Sara who keeps looking at us.

"Okay." I nod. "In my office tomorrow."

"That would be better." He smiles. "I genuinely feel happy for you and your family. You guys deserve this happiness."

"Thank you, bro." I hug him wondering what he wants to talk about with Mishti.

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