The First Meeting Between Imran & Samir.

It has been almost a month since they both graduated and working together. Shyra always kept her distance from her male co-workers because she couldn't trust anyone as she did Imran and his family.

This coming weekend Shyra was invited by Dania and Ayra for dinner and a sleepover because they didn't want her to feel alone.

Shyra knew that there would be an event for the company's staff to attend but she was given a pass because Dr. Saalim knew it would be hard for her to meet and greet strangers especially when he didn't want her to have a setback.

And the one who will be attending it would be Imran as he was the CEO of the company.

"Dad, dont wear that, wear this one," Ayra tells her father holding up a white shirt and a black blazer. "It matches with the trousers that are in the cupboard. And it will make you stand out in a good way," she added smiling at him.

Imran looked at his daughter who had a cheeky grin on her face and he immediately knew that she was up to something.

"What are you up to?" He asked her as he took the shirt and the blazer from her. "And dont lie as it is a sin," he added when she opened her mouth to answer him.

"I am not planning anything except that if you don't hurry, I will have to go with Shyra and Raya to Papa and Nana's place. And I know that you would look handsome wearing what I gave you," Ayra tells her father who just shook his head at her. "And I know that lying is a sin. You tell me that every day and I am not lying," she added leaving the room.

Imran looked in the mirror while holding the clothing that his daughter had given him.

"I guess this is what I am wearing for the event," he tells himself.

He then goes to the bathroom to freshen up and get dressed as he had half an hour to get to the destination.

After he was done, he got dressed and walked out of his room to go and find where his daughter was.

Imran walked into the living room to find Ayra and Shyra playing with the kitten. He watched them for a few minutes before his phone rang interrupting his thoughts.

Shyra looked up and her eyes matched him, she quickly looked away and continued to watch Ayra play with Shadow.

Shyra, tell your heart to stop. He deserves someone who can give him what he truly desires. A woman who is pure and worthy of him. And I am not her, and I can't be her. Not for him or even for Samir. Love and marriage aren't for someone like me. They deserve women who are for them and I am not. I can't feel the same way, I just can't..."

"Shyra, are you ready to go?" Ayra asks her making her come back from her thoughts. "Are you okay?" she asked again worriedly at Shyra.

"Yes, I am fine alhamdulilah and yes, we can go. Come on, let me carry Shadow's stuff while you carry him, okay?" Shyra says to the little who happily nods and obliges her.

"Shyra, can I talk to you about something?" Imran asks her.

"Sure, what do you want to talk about..."

"I think I know what Dad wants to ask you, Shyra?" Ayra says interrupting her. She had a huge grin on her face.

"And what is it that I want to ask her?" Her father asks Ayra who smiles.

"You wanted to ask her if you look good or you might need to change, right Dad?" Ayra says surprising both her father and Shyra. "Come on, Shyra. Tell him how he looks before he..."

"Ayra!!"

Her father called her out but the little girl shrugged and walked out of the door leaving the two grown-ups in shock.

"I am sorry about her, she has..."

"She is right, you do look great. Ma shaa Allah, excuse me," Shyra says interrupting Imran blubbering.

What just happened?! At least my daughter knows something or else it would have been awkward to explain to her what I feel for Shyra. But knowing her, she would be over the moon with joy. But it is up to Shyra, not me or even Ayra. Her answer, her choice.

Imran walked out of the apartment with a huge grin on his face after what just happened. It gave him the confidence that he needed to do what he intended after the event.

As soon as he knew that Shyra and Ayra were safe in Raya's car, Imran got into his car and started driving to his destination. He had a feeling that something might happen but he was hoping that it wasn't bad especially when he couldn't stop smiling.

After a few minutes, Imran arrived at the venue and found a lot of reporters were invited. He also knew that this wasn't just any event, it was an award ceremony for the best businessman of the year.

Imran knew that he was far from that as he just started leading the company only a few months ago.

Here we go. Bismillah.

He gave the valet his car and got a ticket with a number written on it. He took a deep breath and walked inside the venue.

Imran was greeted by a lot of people who knew his father and some of his employees were also there.

As he was walking towards someone he knew, Imran collided with someone who was coming his way.

"I am sorry, I didnt see you. Are you alright?" Imran asks the girl who collided with him.

"It is okay, I am fine. No harm done..."

"Warda, I have been looking everywhere for you," someone says interrupting her.

"I am here, Samir. I was looking for you too. Because you know how our parents are..."

The moment that Imran heard the name Samir, his mind quickly went to Shyra's friend. Because he has the same name as the guy standing in front of him.

But many guys are named Samir...

"Asalam aleikum, how are you?" The guy asks him bringing him out of his thoughts.

"Waleikum salaam. I am good alhamdullilah. I was just apologizing to your wife about an incident," Imran says explaining what happened to Samir.

"She isnt my..."

"There's no harm done, right? Now let's get to our seats as they are about to start," Warda quickly interrupted Samir and pulled him away from the conversation.

I am sorry, Samir but I can't just be your friend not anymore. Whoever and wherever Shyra might be, I think she should stay there and never return. Forgive me for this, Samir.

Imran was dumbfounded by what happened but shook his head and went to find his seat as the event was about to start.

As the speeches finished, it was time to name the CEO of the Year award.

"Thank you, everyone, for coming and supporting this event. This has been happening for almost sixty years as it was founded by none other than Dr. Saalim Yahya. Even though he couldn't be here with us, his son has taken his place and he is here with us. Thank you, Imran, for coming. Now without any further due, its time to award the CEO of the year," the presenter says and then turns to his right to receive an envelope that contains the name of the winner. "Here in this envelope is the name of the winner," he added opening the envelope with a smile on his face.

"This is interesting. Well, the winner of this Year's Award is Samir Khan of Khan Investigations," he announced.

The moment that Imran heard Samir's last name he immediately knew that it was him. Shyra's friend.

He got married!!!

Imran watched as Samir hugged the girl that was next to him and then walked up to the stage to get the award.

What Imran saw broke his heart, not because he wanted Shyra to choose him but because he knew that she would be broken when she found out about him being married.

Imran knew that it wasn't up to him to tell Shyra that her friend was married because how would she tell him without any proof?

He can't hurt her especially now that she is slowly trusting the people around her.

I wish that you never find this out, not because I love you but it is because I can't bear to see you get hurt especially by someone you grew up with. And someone you might even have feelings for.

After the ceremony, it was time for everyone to go home. Imran was still shocked at what he saw that he didn't dare go to his parent's house as he planned.

He took his car and drove to his thinking place because he needed to figure out the next step to be done when he got home.

Meanwhile, Samir took Warda's hand and dragged her away from the people to ask her why he would tell a stranger that they were married when they were just friends.

"Why did you tell him that? You and I both know that we are just friends and thats who we will ever be and if you don't want that then I suggest we go our separate ways starting now," Samir says to her fuming with anger. "I already told you from the first day we met that I am in love with someone else and I haven't stopped looking for and I will never stop until I find her and make her my wife," he added without letting her speak.

"I know what I did was wrong but..."

"It was more than wrong and you know it. I think from now onwards, you and I should maintain our distance because the friendship we have isnt working," Samir tells her leaving no room for Warda to argue.

Samir walked away leaving Warda feeling more angry than she had ever been. She wanted him from the first moment she saw him.

To Warda, Samir was perfect for her and she needed to get rid of Shyra in his life and so be it.

I guess I will have to ruin any chances you have with her and I know who to go to for help. I won't lose you to someone who isn't worthy of you. I won't lose you and thats a promise, Samir. You will be mine.