Hello :)am late a little I know, but I was hell busy in Proclamation in school, finally it ended and I got time to write for you all :) though its short but hope u all will like it.

Happy reading <3

CHAPTER 25: Siblings' Love

"So you actually shouted at the teacher?" I asked with my eyes popping out.

"I did, he left me with no other option" Adnan said carelessly and I shook my head. "Intiha ka koi farigh, faltoo or wahiyaat insaan hea wo" he added.

"You are an idiot, what if Baba got to know about all this?" I asked and he rolled his eyes.

"He didn't... means no harm done" he said and winked, I sighed deep crossing my arms.

"Shuker karo tumhari us dhamaka dost ne nai bata diya Baba ko werna to....

"Adnan! Stop being rude with Nidzi, she is my best friend...masla kia hea tumhen us se aakhir?" I asked getting annoyed now. "And why would she complaint about you to Baba? She is a nice girl"

"Yeah! she is really nice, the best example of her nice attitude she set, when she told Baba about that race I had with Abraham" Adnan rolled his eyes and I chuckled. "And God! I was so grounded after that" he added popping his eyes out.

"Wo to she did it in your favour, races are dangerous Adnan!" I said seriously and he waved his hand in the air carelessly.

"By the way this time she didn't complain to Baba because she was absent in the lecture" Adnan told me and I chuckled.

"Khair chado, tum sunao.... Boyfriend bana koi?" he asked mischievously and I felt my face getting all heated up at once with the smile faded from my face. "ub tak koi to mota sa, bhadda sa, paindoo sa boyfriend bana he liya hoga tum ne" he added and I slapped his arm tight.

"Ji nai"

"Acha ji! Wesey ye gussa merey sawal per aya ya phir boyfriend ki itni tareef ker di, us per?" He asked smirking and for a moment I just went speechless, because yes, he was right.... Gussa to doosri wali bat per he aya tha.

"Or ye Hussain Asif kon hea wesey?" He asked at once making me stared his face for a moment unable to think straight. "Classmate hea?" he answered himself.

"han...q?"

"And I think he is the only Muslim in your friends circle, nai?" he asked simply and I nodded my head.

"Nai aewaeen.... I liked his videos" Adnan told me, his tone was casual but I could feel a hidden tint there, which made me uneasy at once. "Dhoombros stuff and all that... acha funny banda hea" he added.

"And why did you actually watch his videos? I thought you always find these things silly, nai?" I frowned and he smiled looking at my face.

"yar! Ub he studies with you... and maybe you two hang around sometimes and maybe you two are good friends, so itney sarey Maybes hen, so being your brother I thought I should may be check out on him" Adnan explained making me feel something fishy inside when he smiled at the end.

"So you were stalking him?" I asked making a face and he chuckled.

"Bara maza ata hea wesey Stalking mein" he said and I rolled my eyes. "samjho poorey khandan...aal aulaad ko stalk ker dala Hussain Asif ki, mein ne" He added boastfully and I laughed.

"You sounded like some desperate fan" I said and he rolled his eyes.

"Fan ho gi tum us ki... huhn!" he made a face and I giggled. "by the way....." he trailed off and I looked at his face. "You two are just friends, right?" he asked casually with a light frown and I stayed quiet unable to understand what I should be saying to him.... my face felt heated up.

"Yeah of course, why are you even asking?" I frowned deep.

"Oho! Wesey he pooch liya... nai pooch sakta?" he raised his eyebrows and I smiled, shaking my head. "Pooch saktey ho" he smiled back, while ruffling my hair he got up from the couch.

"Acha sham mein I am going for shopping, tum bhi tayyar ho jana" he announced while leaving my room.

"Can I call Nidzi too?" I yelled out and his face suddenly popped in from the door, making me giggled at his annoyed expressions.

"You can" he said and I smiled. "but kindly keep her at an arm's length from me" he added into a warning and I laughed.

He left the room and finally I got time to update my story.... Picking up my laptop I sat on my bed and started typing.

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Next would be the last chapter of my story, the greatest journey I had in life full of happiness, exciting experiences, new friends and loads of love... I just don't know how I would spend my life once I will be done with OHTS, ufff! How would I live without it? it had been one of the major part of my life. For last almost one year the most occurring thought in my mind has been about the story... about Hussain.

Hussain? God! It's only been a few days and am already missing him like hell.

Pata nai jab hamesha k liye wapas aa jaoon gi to kitna yaad aao ge tum? My heart ached with a pout on my face.

Pata nai mein Mama Baba ko kabhi tumharey barey mein bata bhi paoon gi ya nai? Pata nai wo samjhen ge bhi ya nai?

Laid in my bed, staring the ceiling above my head constantly my mind and thoughts were struck on one point when suddenly I heard a knock on the door and the train of thoughts cut out.

"Aa jao!" I called out as I got straight on the bed, the door slowly opened and Mama entered holding a tray with two mugs.

"Mama! You could have asked me, aap q laaeen?" I got up from the bed, feeling a little embarrassed inside and she smiled sweetly. I held the tray and kept it on the side table, Mama sat down holding my hand making me sit next to her on the bed.

"Itne time baad aai ho, abhi merey hath ka kha pii lo do din bad sara kam tum se he kerwaoon gi?" She said with a smile and I chuckled.. "or itni kamzor ho ker q aa gai ho?" she asked and I pulled a face.

"Kahan Mama! Adnan to abhi bhi moti moti keh ker tang ker ra tha" I said pouting and she chuckled, waving her hand in the air.

"Wo to jhalla hea, pata to heaa tumhen" She picked up a mug and handed it to me, while took the other one in her hand.

"Mujhe itna yaad aye ap log...pata hea, yahan tak k Adnan bhi" I said making a face and she chuckled at the end.

"kismet khul gai phir to Adnan ki bhi" she joked and I giggled, taking a sip.

"No one around globe can make better tea than you" I literally missed everything I lef here at my back, or Mama k hath ki chae ki to kia he bat hea. "Mrs Parker k her lesson k baad ap k hath ki strong chae ki yaad ati thi, Sarrial aurat hea jahan ki Mama!" I said and she narrowed her eyes.

"Q? dant'ti hen ziada?" She asked innocently and I smiled, shaking my head.

"Nai Mama! bus unhen sab se he problem hea specially Hussain se, us ne to nam he burhiya rakha...hua-hea-unka" in my cionstant blabbering I couldn't realize when my tongue slipped and I could hardly finish my sentence, stealing away from my mother's meaningful and a little suspicious gaze.

"Hussain kon?" she asked casually but I knew she was dying to hear about him, to know about him each and everything.

kon hea? Kahan rehta hea? Mein kab mili us se? q mili us se? dost hea? Ya dost se ziada? Shareef hea ya nai? Smoking to nai kerta? Family kesi hea us ki???? God! Why are desi mothers like this?

"He is a class mate Mama!"

"Han Adnan ne dikhaai thi tasveer us ki" she added casually and my eyes popped out, looking at her face I tried to calm my expressions. "tasveer?"

"han! Wo kaheen school trip per thy shaid tum sab to usi mein thi us k sath tumhari tasveer" Mama told me and I avoided her gaze.

"yeah! American history mein we had a project related important monuments in NY" I told her and she nodded her head, taking a sip from her mug.

Is Adnan k bachey ko to chorna nai mein ne.... Mama ko dikhaney ki kia zaroorat thi? Sala! Pitey ga merey hathon aj

"Maheen beta!"

"Ji Mama?"

"Beta! ek zaroori bat kerna thi tum se" Mama said and I started feeling a strange fear inside me, that uneasy feeling we all desi kids aware of. That zaroori bat could be anything starting from kuch ghar gharasti bhi seekh lo....going till hum ne tumharey liye ek lerka pasand ker liya hea. I shivered down at the last thought. No! No Way!

"Ji Mama! kahiye na' I tried to sound as cool as I could and she placed her mug in the tray, before holding my hands in hers.

Oh God! Something is fishy Maheen!

"Beta bat to tum se pehle he ker li hoti mager your father thought k pehley tum thorey din relax ker lo, then will talk" Mama said politely and I gave my head an uncertain nod.

"Bat kia hea Mama?" I asked.

"Maheen beta! hum ne tumharey liye

"Ek lerka pasand ker liya hea?" I cut her in the middle at once and her eyes widened, shitt! Maheen! Kia bakwaas ker rahi ho tum? moo band rakho apna. This is your Mom sitting with you.... a desi Mom.

"Acha ji? Kal tak humein jaldi thi... ub lagta hea jaldi mein koi or hea?" Mama said smirking a little and I gulped down, trying to smile I shook my head.

"Aesa kuch nai Mama!" I... lied. "Khair, kia keh rai theen ap? Sorry to cut you" I added and she sighed a little.

"Beta! tumhari phuppo tumharey liye ek proposal le ker aai theen, kuch din pehle" Mama started saying and I felt my heart started beating fast. "Wesey to tum janti ho un ka mizaj or batein. Yei soch ker your father decided not pay any heat to it, mager beta! we met the boy and his family and he was really nice" she added looking at me, I couldn't reply anything.

"Family bhi buhat achi lagi humein, choti si family hea, eklota beta hea...Architechture mein BS kiya hea isi sal" Mama was briefing me about that Mr. I-don't-know-who, in whom I was not even least, interested.

"Tumharey Baba keh rahe thy k tumhari Phuppo ne zindagi mein pehli bar koi neik kam kia hea" Mama chuckled and I gave a forced smile, vanished from my face as quick as it came.

"Hum chahtey hen k tum mil lo Taimoor se ek bar"

"Taimoor?" I made a face unintentionally and she nodded her head, ignoring my pulled down face.

"Buhat he acha lerka hea" Mama assured me, pressing my hand and I looked down unable to find a way to tell her what I feel, what I want...and what I don't.

"Maheen?"

"Ji?"

"Koi bat hea beta?' she asked searching for any hint in my eyes and for a moment I just stared into her eyes deciding should I go for it or not.

"Mama!" a whisper came out of my mouth and she looked into my eyes urging me to speak up.... "Mama! I.... mujhey kuch batana hea ap ko" my heart started beating fast and my throat went dry all at once, rolling my tongue over my lips......I decided to tell her about Hussain.

WAQAS'S POV

"Mama! this is pathetic" I rejected the dress Nosh showed us and she angrily threw it on the couch, getting up.

"Tum khud he kun nai design ker letey apni begum ka dress?" She asked sarcastically and I rolled my eyes. "Mama! this is the 4th dress am showing it to him... and janab ko dekhen zara! Mijaz he nai miltey in ke" Nosh said getting upset and Mama glared me.

"Come on Nosh! These all are extremely heavy, moreover the colour sucks" I leaned in the sofa casually munching on an apple and she crossed her arms.

"Mama! ap isi se kahiye ja ker koi dress le aaye" Nosh said pointing a finger at me while talking to Mama and I chuckled.

"Why are you fuming up Sis? Come on have some sportsman spirit" I got up and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, she frowned looking at me. "Ek bar kharab dress banaya to kia hua, try again, you should never accept defeat" I said sweetly and she jerked my arm off her shoulder.

"Ye janab siraf mangni per itna nacha rahe hen mujhe... Khuda khaber barat tak kia hasher karen ge mera" Nosh said and I laughed shaking my head.

"I told you to leave it on me and Mahrukh! we will do the shopping ourself" I said reminding her about our last night convo and she rolled her eyes.

"han ye modern bachey aj kal k... bhala behen ya Maa ki pasand kahan pasand aani hea inhen" Mama also acted Nosh like and I sighed deep.

"Mama! come on....ap ki pasand jesi to kisi ki pasand ho he nai sakti" I sat near her pictching her cheek and she made a face acting upset.

"And don't forget... Mahrukh meri pasand thi." Nosh boasted and I rolled my eyes.

"Acha meri Maa!" I clasped my hands touching my forehead and got up from the sofa. "Jo dil karey wo dress choose karo, khush?" I asked and she smiled ear to ear picking up that blue dress again from the sofa excitedly.

"to phir this blue one is done for engagement" Nosh announced and I hung out my tongue gesturing like throw up and she ignored me completely.

"When she will come in front of you in this dress trust me you will hug me out of...

"Why would I hug you?" I raised an eyebrow and she gasped quietly, smiling meaningfully and I scratched the back of my head hiding my smile.

"Dekh len Mama! aj kal k bachey... koi sharam haya he nai rahi" Nosh complaint to Mama.

"Koi bat nai a janey do Mahrukh ko... le aaye gi line per mausoof ko" Mama said carelessly and I laughed shaking my head.

"Dekhtey hen kon kisey line per lata hea" I said to myself and got a smack at the back of my head from Nosh.

RANIYA'S POV

I wish I could tell you Mahrukh about Heer, about what happened to her at your back, about her...daughter.

"Raniya I want to talk to her, please meri us se bat kara do" Mahrukh was saying and my thoughts were somewhere else.

"I will Mahrukh! let her come back here, us ki chutiyan hon janey do bus" I said, keeping the mike close to my mouth as my internet signals sucked.

"Why didn't you give me her contact number or may be her facebook id, I searched her a lot but couldn't find her anywhere." Mahrukh asked, my mind constantly processing for a better convincing answer.

"yar tumhen to pata hea na Heer kitni sust hea in sab social interactive cheezon mein, I have been asking her to make an account on Facebook at least but she never listens to anyone" I tried to keep my acting going.

"Perhai theek ja rahi hea na us ki?" Mahrukh asked and my heart ached deep. "Abba ab bhi us se bat nai kertey?" she asked.

"you know him Mahrukh! wo badal he nai saktey, thanks God that she is away now, at least she can live her life the way she wants to" I said.

"Mera bus chaley to Heer ko foran yahan bula loon" Mahrukh said. "mager phir sochti hoon pehley us ka Ranjha dhoond loon phir" She giggled and I kept my hand over my mouth, tear rolled down my cheeks and I brushed them away.

"Madam ap apney ranjhey ka bataiye pehley" I tried to sound as cool as I could. "How is he? And when is the big day?" I asked and a smile appeared on my lips thinking about Mahrukh happily married to a person as Heer wanted for her.

"Next month hea" She stated quietly and I chuckled.

"Mahrukh! you will never change, no matter how far you go you will remain Heer's Shermeela Tigor" I said and heard her giggling.

"And she will remain my Hero... or should I say Heroine" she said giggling and I smiled grimly, hating the hidden irony.

HUSSAIN'S POV

"Hussain beta! Shehry bula raha hea...bat ker lo" I heard Mom calling me and I kept the pillow over my ear, holding it tight.

"Hussain?"

"Hussain beta!" It was Dad this time and I had to look up.

"Dad! mujhe nai bat kerni us se" I said making a face and Dad laughed lightly.

"Abey o! Shokhy bakri! Bat to ker" I heard Shehry yelling and looked sideways at the tab screen Dad was holding in his hands.

"Dad! ask him to come over Waqas's engagement or else...." I got up from the bed, pointing a finger at his face appearing on the screen. "Don't talk to me" I added like a threat and walked past Dad.

"Shehry beta! tum aa he jao function per, nai to ye yun he rootha rahe ga" I heard Dad talking to him and he chuckled.

"Shehry beta! wesey tumhen aana chaiye, Mazak k ilawa." Mom said seriously. "Buhat time ho gaya hea beta tumhen gaye huye" she added in a grim tone.

"Mom! Abhi to Saat (7) maheeney he huye hen" Shehry said and I walked back to Dad.

"To tujhe doctor ne saatvein (7th) maheeney mein safar kerney se mana kiya hea?" I asked looking down at his face and he burst out laughing, while I rolled my eyes ignoring Dad's glare.

"Chal naraz na ho" he said in between laughing, I crossed my arms and looked away. "Acha yahan to dekh" he said pouting and I looked at him, still upset. Dad gave me the tab and I held it half heartedly.

"Shehry! You are coming, and I won't listen any excuse" I announced and he pressed his lips in a hard line.

"Sain yar! Seriously we have just finalised our cast and from next 3rd our shooting is scheduled' Shehry told me and I didn't bother to pay any heat to it.

"Whatever Shehry! it is Waqas's engagement man! Remember, how excited we all have always been about this day?" I said firmly and he rolled his eyes. "Sala khud itna excited hea tujhey dekhni chaiye aj kal us ki shakal....."I added excitedly and Shehry smiled nodding his head.

"I know. Waqas was the one among us who was always reluctant in long term relationships and marriage but dekh! Aj Kameena kesey fida hua para hea bhabi per" Shehry said and I laughed lightly. "Ek minute nai guzer raha ho ga us ka' he added.

"And just imagine when he would come to know about you absence on his big day....what would he feel?" I said trying to convince him. "or wo naraz ho pawey na ho...mein nai kerni bat tujh se, bus tu aa! Mujhe nai pata"

"I know but...." he trailed off helplessly and I remained quiet. "samajha ker na bakri! Q Farzana baji ki terha rooth raha hea" He said making a face and I frowned.

"Farzana baji?"

"Parosi hen meri.... Wesey to MBBS Doctor hen, but hen typical wali khatoon" Shehry said smiling. "Miyan becharey per barasti rehti hen, parosiyon ki entertainment hoti rehti hea" He added and I chuckled a little.

"Tu ne bari bajiyan shajiyan bana li hen wahan saley! Whats cooking han? Don't tell me there is some hidden reason for not coming here" I smirked and he rolled his eyes dramticaly.

"Shut up! And cooking se yaad aya! Maheen kesi hea?" Shehry asked with a smug on his face and I literally sighed deep, moving towards my room now.

"Mat pooch! Pehley tu chala gaya phir wo bhi...

"Kia? She left? Hussain? how did you let her go away? Tu ne usey tujhe chor ker janey diya?" Shehry cut me in the middle and I hurriedly stepped inside the room shutting the door at my back.

"Abey o! chup ker ja.... Mom Dad is out there" I eyed him and he smiled meaningfully, making me blush a little.

"Mom se to milwa he chukka hea Bakri! Shermata q hea?" he smiled cheekily and I almost fell down on the bed, adjusting a pillow under my head I laid comfortable, keeping the tab over my torso.

"She has gone to Riyadh for a... month" I felt a void inside as I told him, the void I was trying to fill in my heart jab se muhterma ghayab hui hen.

"Awww" Shehry did like a teen girl and I chuckled. "Koi nai, she will be back soon don't miss her that much" he said playfully and I shook my head. "By the way, is it on both sides?" he asked and I frowned.

"What?"

"this blazing, deep ignited, heart engulfing, soul burning fire meri jan! hor kiii?" Shehry said like delivering some Shakespearean dialogues and I laughed, making the pillow slipped down from under my head and I adjusted it again.

"Oye hoye! Muskurahatein....." he chimed and I felt my face heated up a little. "Bata na, does she feel the same? Did you tell her? did she tell you something?' he asked like an excited aunty.

"Calm your pants Shehry!" I smiled. "She didn't tell me anything neither did I" I stated.

"Laanat Shakl te teri fer" he showed me his palm, making a face and I chuckled. "bari wali wo bhi" he added shaking his head disapprovingly.

"Tell her before it's too late and some Tom Dick or Harry steals her away from my man" Shehry said possessively and I smiled warmly at him.

"Nobody can steal her from your man! I won't let that happen" I said firmly and he smiled.

"ye cheez!" he showed me a thumbs up. "Jeeta reh Shehzadey!" he added making a kissing face at me.

"Acha you tell me, what is the response you got on the movie?" I asked excitedly. "Read the review and it was awesome I must say" I praised and he smiled, nodding his head.

"Yup! It went beyond my expectations yar, Alhamdulilah" Shehry said. "In fact tonight we are having the success party here in Lahore" he told me.

"Chal beta! tu to waheen ka ho ker reh jaeen" I made a face and he chuckled. "Shehry! Aa ja naw, please" I pouted and he sighed.

"Am missing you man" I said lowly.

"Am missing you too Bakri!" he pressed his lips saying. "But behind the scene you are missing someone else, don't cover it now" he added mischievously and I chuckled.

"Na yara! Tujh jitna nai ker sakta mein kisi ko bhi miss" I said honestly and he smiled.

"I know" he winked and I smiled. "but uss jitna bhi kisi ko nai kersakta tu janta hoon' he added and I blushed a little with a smile spreading on my face.

"Okay now, don't get senti and promise me you will have fun in the engagement... and do put me on skype during the function" Shehry instructed and I just looked at him with a pout on my face.

"You are the worst brother" I said.

"Yeah I love you too" he laughed, bringing a warm smile on my face once again.

"Acha Maha kahan hea yar?" Shehry asked and I got up from the bed, heading towards the door.

"Must be standing out with the door listening to our convo" I said rolling my eyes and he laughed.

"Means she is doing the duty well, han" he winked and I frowned.

"Tujh per nazer rakhney ko bola tha na" he joked and I gave him a fake smile.

Stepping out of the room, I headed towards Mom's room to find Maha.....

"I hope Maheen comes back till the engagement" Shehry said and I thought for a while.

'Yup! I guess so"

"Chal phir kun marr raha hea.... Bhai nai to kia, bhai ki bhabi to ho gi na' he said mischeviously and I literally looked around.

"Harami! Chup ker.... Mom Dad's territory" I eyed him again and he laughed.

I handed the tab to Maha who started talking excitedly to him, in fcat not talking more like shrieking and shouting.... I smacked the back of her head lightly and she pouted before picking up her kitty doll and throwing it on me, I caught in my hands chuckling.

"Now you go, I wanna talk to Shehry in private" Maha ordered and I kept my hands on my waist.

"Ahan! Nakhrey check karo zara, ugi hen nahee abhi zameen se and look at these tantrums, han!' I said dramatically and she giggled. "Jao na Sain bhai bahir...."she said forcing me to leave.

"Abey o! ja na dafa ho bahir.... Don't mess with my Princess' I heard Shehry's loud voice and rolled my eyes.

"Wesey bhi we need to talk about someone special in private....q Maha?' I heard his meaningful tone and shot a look at Maha whose eyes were popping out now, looking down at the screen she gaped.

"Shehry bhai! who someone?" she asked and I hurriedly sat near her on the bed, looking down at Shehry's smirking face.

"Wo kia tha yar?" Shehry rubbed his chin thinking and I narrowed my eyes, looking at Maha who was looking at his face frowning. "Helen? Nai nai...."Shehry shook his head. "Kelen? Belan..... Arey hawn yad agaya! Alan" Shehry said with a smile and I smirked looking at Maha who looked flushed.

"Shehry bhai! I told you that day.... I don't like him at all, wo kahan se bhala someone special ho gaya?" Maha made a face defensively and I wrapped my arm around her shoulder as Shehry winked at me.

"Achaw! To ye Alan kon hen Maha ji?' I asked seriously and she looked at my face, still frowning with a pout God! She was the cutest girl on earth.... "And do you know how serious it could be if Mom or Dad gonna know about him....?" I asked alarming her and a hint of panic spread across her face, I hide my grin while stealing a glance down at Shehry who was keeping a hand on his mouth avoiding laughing.

"Bhai! have you gone mad? Alan is just a classmate...nothing else" Maha said firmly still looking at me.

"But you know how these desi parents' thinking works han! I mean they can make a mount out of mole hill" Shehry warned her and she looked down at the screen. "What if Emaan would tell them as well about you and Al.....

"Shehry bhai! trust me I don't like him... Emaan was lying" Maha said making a panicked face at once and I bit my lip hiding my smile.

"Maha! You have just turned into a teen and.... Abhi se yar? Seriously? " I asked with a grim face and her eyes mistured up. "Hum ne to soch bhi nai tha k hamari behen is terha....

I was in the middle of my drama when Maha burst up into tears and I hurriedly stretched my arm back holding her hands, keeping the tab on the bed.

"Oye! Am sorry... am sorry! I was teasing you, don't cry" I said hurriedly and she looked up at my face with an uncertain look. "trust me! ask Shehry" I said and held the screen in front of her, she looked down and found him smiling.

"Come on Princess! Bus thori masti ker rae thy tumharey sath... tum to ro he pareen yar" Shehry made a sad face and Maha frowned, crossing her arms she looked away.

"You two are the worst brothers ever" She announced and I chuckled.

"Oye Sain! Don't laugh now.... it was all your fault, q pareshan kerta hea Maha ko tu?" Shehry scolded me.

"Wah wah! Matlab you sow and I reap.....?" I said making a face and he laughed.

"By the way...you can come up to us any time Princess, and share anything" I said holding her hands once again and she looked at me, still looking upset. "And trust me, Mom Dad ko nai pata lagne den ge" I winked and she giggled getting a little red in face.

"But I still hate you two" she said and I chuckled.

"Yeah! we two hate you too....dher sara wala" Shehry said and she smiled. I wrapped my arm around her and hugged her sideways keeping her close to me as she kept the tab in her lap smiling down at Shehry.

Short tha.... I know :(

And inn Shaa Allah next mein Heer's and Shehry's pov will be there.

Stay tuned

Love you all <3