In this chapter I have introduced another charachter who is Shivansh's best friend and his name is Aryan Malhotra. He is very chill and is the one who enjoys his life to the fullest. But with that he even handles his business very well....Rest details are in the chapter itself. 

Aryan Malhotra:

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SHIVANSH"S POV: 

I was working in the office, but until now, the situation was completely different from what I had expected. Since I arrived here, I can't stop thinking about her. Whenever I close my eyes, I can only see her face... her eyes, her baby pink lips... Damn, what's happening to me? Now, I am really irritated. Thinking this, I picked up the glass I had kept near me and threw it on the floor, shattering it into pieces.

Just then, someone entered my cabin without knocking, and I knew exactly who it was. I didn't pay much attention and started reading a file, but I could feel him coming and sitting opposite me. He suddenly snatched the file I was reading. I was already irritated, and this only made it worse. 

I shouted, "What the hell, Aryan?"

 Upon hearing this, he yelled back, "What the hell, seriously? You're asking me this? I should be the one asking you what the hell, Ansh. I came here after two whole weeks, and you still have the audacity to ignore me."

Frustrated, I replied, "Stop behaving like my girlfriend, idiot. What do you expect me to do, pull you into a hug and kiss you?" 

He just smiled and, all excited, said, "Exactly! That's what I think. Come on now, hug me." With that, he came near me and tried to hug me, but I pushed him, and he stumbled. Then he burst into laughter and took his seat again. I sighed and took my seat as well.

So, this is my best friend from college, Aryan Malhotra, and the CEO of Malhotra Industries, one of the biggest industries. But he... huh... he is the biggest goofball I know. I really don't know how he handles his business. He took a glass of water from the table, drank it, and then rested his elbows on the table, leaning in a bit as he looked at me. I raised my eyebrows, asking him what was wrong, to which he replied, "Now tell me, what's your problem?"

I couldn't understand what he was saying, so I asked, "Huh, what do you mean?" 

He said, "I mean, why are you so irritated and angry?"

I immediately said, "It's nothing like that." 

Then he told me, "I know you well, buddy. Come on, spill it." So I thought, okay, I need to share my thoughts with someone, so let's see what he thinks. Being my best friend, he already knows everything about that night, so there was no need to hide anything from him. I started telling him everything, including my feelings towards her.

When I started telling him everything, he listened with utmost interest, but when I finished talking about my thoughts regarding her, he was shocked... no, it seemed more than that. I snapped my fingers in front of him and asked, "What?" 

Then he suddenly snapped out of his thoughts, smiled, and hugged me instantly. However, I managed to push him away again. But he couldn't contain his excitement and started shouting, "Congratulations, my friend! It seems like you are in love!" And my breathing stopped... What the hell he was saying love and me no never I cant love... cant again.... this is just beyond my rules. 

So I yelled "Shut up Aryan.. you very well know that I cant love so just stop thinking nonsense"

He persisted, "Ansh, stop ignoring your feelings. The way you were talking about her, the way your eyes sparkled while discussing her, it's quite evident that you've been in love... with her... and that too for two years."

I denied it, saying it wasn't possible, as it goes against my rules. He couldn't help but laugh, which only irritated me further. I asked, "What? Why are you laughing? Have you gone mad or something?"

After a few minutes of laughter, he finally composed himself and said, "Ansh, love is not bound by rules, and who said you can't love? You loved before, and you're still loving just this time the one you love is different, but trust me, Ansh, from what you've told me about her, I can say that this time, you've made the right choice."

I retorted, "Last time too, I thought I made the right choice, but everyone knows what happened." 

Aryan took a deep breath and reminded me, "She seemed right to you, but the rest of us were against it, remember? But today, after hearing about Inayat, I found myself liking her instantly, even though I haven't met her."

I closed my eyes and leaned back, not sure what to say, but somewhere deep inside, I knew he was right. Aryan continued, "Look, Ansh, you need to move on from what happened. What happened was wrong and shouldn't have happened, but you can't keep sitting here, constantly thinking about it and ignoring your feelings forever. Everyone is not the same, you know. You have to understand your feelings and accept them. Stop punishing yourself by keeping yourself enclosed in a shell. It's been long enough; it's time to move on."

I got up from my chair, stood near the window, and looked outside. Then I said, "Okay, let me take some time. I don't want to trust her so quickly, but I will think about it. Maybe she is different, bacause she feels different." When I looked at Aryan, he was grinning like a monkey. He jumped up and was about to run over to hug me, but his phone rang.

After a brief phone call, he returned to me and said, "I feel she is right for you, but I won't force you. Take your time and decide properly. I know you'll realize everything very soon. The day you decide to give your feelings a chance, introduce me to her." I just nodded. 

Then he said, "Alright, I have to go; something urgent came up." He hugged me once more, and this time, I reciprocated. He gave me a thumbs up and left.

I returned to my seat, closed my eyes, and contemplated what he had said before immersing myself in my work.

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1 MONTH LATER:

It's been a month since the conversation I had with Aryan, and many things have changed during this time. I tried to find flaws in Inayat, but I couldn't. She's just perfect. She's taken care of the entire household, and now even Advik and Adwit don't come to me with their little problems because they have their "Inu dii," and according to them, she's the best. Advik, Adwit, Advay, and Aahana, none of them were as comfortable with Ayesha even though they've known her for years but Inayat has been a part of their lives for just one month, and they've all become close to her.

Previously, Adwit and Advik would spend most of their time outside with friends and not focus on their studies. But these days, they stay at home and study. It's like they've found a mother figure in her.  Aahana shares all her little and big problems with her, and it seems like she helps solve them too.  Aahana considers her like an elder sister. She even takes  care of Advay, just like how she would have  taken care of her own elder brother. After their morning prayers, she seeks his blessings, and Advay seems very happy to have her as his sister.

Since that day, we've been having daily prayers at our home, even though I don't believe in God, I always wanted my three children to believe in God, becasue chacha chachi were very religious but it seemed impossible as I could never express that wish to them. Our house used to be devoid of any religious practices, but now everyone gets ready by 7:30 AM for the prayer. It feels like a complete home now.

As for me, Inayat and I don't have any specific conversations, but there are sudden eye locks, and most of the time, she ends up bumping into me. She's quite clumsy. But these interactions give me a different feeling. I feel different when I'm near her, even if we don't exchange words. When I look into her eyes, I feel like she wants to say something to me, but I can't quite understand it. But she takes great care of me, starting from preparing my breakfast to dinner.

So overall, I like her... Wait, what? Do I like her? Yes, I do... OMG, I like her. My thoughts came to an end when I felt someone entering my cabin.

And here comes the infamous Aryan Malhotra. I looked at him and said, "Don't you have any work in your office? Why do you have to come here and disturb me? You were here just two days ago." 

He took his seat and replied, "I have employees whom I pay to do my work. I'm not like you, I don't pay others to work myself like mad people." I ignored his words and started reading the file. 

Once again, he snatched it from my hands. "What is it, Aryan? What do you want?" I shouted at him.

He set the file aside and said, "Ansh, it's been a month. Now it's time for you to decide something. Every time you've been ignoring my question for a month. Now you have to give me an answer."

I reluctantly agreed, saying, "Okay." 

He leaned on the table and said, "Speak."

Then I said "Wait let me call Advay I will tell you both."  I called him and after some time both of them were sitting there looking at me keenly.. and..

I started " Okay..toh maine yeh decide kiya hai ki I will give my feelings a chance and yes I...umm... (clears his throat).... I do like her" 

When I ended Advay turned towards Aryan and said " Dekha bhaiya maine kaha tha na ki yeh mana hi kardenge" but then as if relaising my words again he said " Aryan bhaiya mere kaan bajj rahe hain kya?" 

Aryan also looked at him and said " Advay lagta hai mere bhi kaan bajj rahe hain" 

Looking at their drama I got frustrated and slammed my hands on the table and yelled " Tumhare kaa nahi bajj rahe hain stop over reacting " 

And they came into relaity and thats when the real drama beginned. Advay hugged Aryan and shouted " Yesssss bhaiya apne suna yesss yesss yesss yesss".. 

Then both of them came towards me and hugged me. Thats when I realised Advay was crying. I asked him " Kya hau tu roa kyun raha hai abhi toh tu khush tha " 

to which he replied " Bhai mein apke liye bahut khush hun thank you bhaiya for taking this decision. " 

He again hugged me and I patted his back. Then I saw Aryan smiling at us and his eyes were wet. Seeing their happiness I thought that maybe I made the right decision. Then I said him " Advay suno abhi yeh baat bass hum teeno ke beech mein hi rehni chahiye.. mein abhi Advik Adwit aur Aahana ko yeh batana nahi chahta... Iss baare mein tum unko kuch tabhi bataoge jab mein bolunga" He smilingly nodded and then again started his drama with Aryan. I sighed looking at them but somewhat I was very happy seeing Advay so happy. Yes I definitely made a right decision.. I like her and I will say it her today itself. 

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ADVAY'S POV:

Finally, Ansh bhai has decided to give Inayat a chance, and honestly, I'm very happy for them. I gave Inayat a month to prove herself, but she managed to win my heart within just 15 days. She's a wonderful girl and is undoubtedly perfect for my brother. Right now, Aryan bhai and I are at a cafe to celebrate our happiness, and as usual, Ansh bhai is engrossed in his work. This entire thing happened because of Aryan bhai, as he's the one who convinced my brother.

So, I finally said, "Bhaiya, thank you for making bhai understand. I'm sure this will be the best decision of his life." 

He replied, "Yes, Chote, when you told me about Inayat and praised her so much, and, most importantly, the way she takes care of the family, I started liking her for Ansh."

Then I continued " But bhaiya ek chota sa minor sa issue hai bass isme " 

He said " Kya bata na mein hun na sab sort kardunga...Abb why fear when Aryan is here" 

With this I laughed a bit and said " Bhaiya aap aur Bhai Inayat ko jaise samajhte ho wo wesi bilkul bhi nahi hai she is different and uske saath hi ek bahut bada raaz hai jo humne bhai se chupake rakha hai " 

He leaned down a bit on the table towards me and raised his eyebrows questioning me. I inhaled a sufficient amount of air and said " Bhaiya aap wo Aashiana groups ke baare mein jaante hai ? " 

He replied " Han ofc wo aaj kalka sabse emerging business hai and bahut jaldi hi bade bade comapnies ko competition dene wala hai... even I am thinking of ways to beat it " 

Then again I asked "Han toh aapko pata hai uska CEO aur owner kaun hai? " 

He thought a bit and said " CEO ka toh pata nahi they have just kept that hidden but han company got a face umm...kya naam tha uss ladki ka .... han Rhea Oberoi.."  

Then I said "Han bhaiya and she is Inayat's bestfriend" His eyes widened he got shocked and said " What??????? then why the hell she has financial issues jab uski khud ki bestfriend millionaire hai "

I said " Bhaiya calm down the real shock is on its way ..." At this point, he was deep in thought, so I shook him slightly and asked, "Bhaiya, do you know who the CEO is?" He shook his head in denial, and I paused before revealing, "It's Inayat Verma."

He  abruptly stood up from the chair and yelled " What the fuck!!" How is this even possible ... this can't be true... Matlab tu yeh kehna chahta hai ki wo ladki apni millions ki empire chodke yahan tere ghar mein khaana bana rahi hai... Impossible "

 I understood his dillema right now because even when I had first heard about this, I had reacted the same way. Then he looked around and saw everyone staring at us, so he calmed down, took his seat, and asked, "What are you saying? How is this even possible?" 

I proceeded to explain everything to him – how she had been in love with my brother for two years, and how she was just pretending to be poor to live near him. When I finished explaining, he was shocked, but from the look in his eyes, I could tell he was quite impressed by Inayat.  

Then he said " Kaise ajeeb log hai yeh dono... dono hi ek dusre se 2 saal se pyar karte hain aur abb takk nahi bol paye...Ek apne pyar ke liye sab kuch chod kar aagayi aur ek apne pyaar ko apnana hi nahi chahta tha " I could feel that he was thinking the same thing that I once thought. 

Then I said " Han bhaiya par abb kya karein Bhai ko sab kaise bataye? "

 He said "Dont worry Chote ek kaam kar Inayat ko yahan bula mein usse mil bhi lunga and we will find out a way together." I nodded and took out my phone and called her.

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INAYAT'S POV :

I was discussing business matters with Rhea when my phone rang, and it was Advay bhaiya on the line. He asked me to meet him at a cafe called Sunshine Cafe and suggested I take a cab instead of the driver. He mentioned that he wanted me to meet someone. I couldn't help but be curious about who this person might be, but I trusted bhaiya, knowing that he always has my best interests at heart.

Now, I'm in the cab, leaning back, closing my eyes, and taking a moment to reflect on the past month I've spent here. In this relatively short period of time, I've grown close to everyone in the family, except for the one person I truly want to get closer to: Shivansh.  Lately, I've been getting the feeling that his eyes are trying to convey something to me. Whenever he looks at me, there's a distinct emotion on his face that I am unable to figure out. Despite our brief and formal conversations, there's an unspoken connection between us, and I can't help but feel closer to him.

I'm grateful for the family I've found here, especially Advay bhaiya, who understands me the most. We've become close, and recently, when I asked him how he views me now, after almost a month, he didn't respond with words but instead hugged me and promised to take care of me like a younger sister. He assured me that I'm perfect, the ideal match for my Ansh. His words overwhelmed me, and he offered me comfort.

As for Advik, Adwit, and Aahana, they're literally just like kids, and I enjoy taking care of them. Being with them feels like coming home after a long journey. With these thoughts in my mind, I finally arrived at the cafe. Inside, I spotted Advay bhaiya sitting with someone, and as they noticed me, both of them stood up.

Advay bhaiya hugged me, patted my head, and gestured for me to take a seat. He then ordered a coffee for me. After that, he introduced the person sitting next to him.

"Inayat, this is Aryan bhaiya, Ansh bhai's best friend," he said.

Aryan bhaiya extended his hand towards me and greeted, "Hi Inayat, glad to meet the CEO of Aashiana."

I was surprised to hear this and exchanged a look with Advay bhai, who assured me with a nod. I trusted Advay bhaiya, and if he had revealed my identity to him then he must be very close and important and there must be a good reason for it. So, I extended my hand for a handshake and replied with a smile, "Hello, Aryan Bhaiya."

We sat down, and as we sipped our coffee, Aryan bhaiya complimented me by saying, "You are beautiful, just the way Shivansh explained about you."

I couldn't believe my ears and blurted out a shocked, "What?"

Our outburst caught the attention of the others in the cafe, and we awkwardly smiled at them. I then asked, "Are you serious? Did he really talk about me with you?"

Aryan bhaiya confirmed, "Yes, and we've been discussing you for the past 20 days. Today, that idiot finally admitted that he likes you."

Hearing this I spat out the coffee that I had in my mouth and chocked badly. Then Advay bhaiya patted my back and gave me some water. Then he said " Bhaiya usko humare conversation ke baare mein nahi pata hai dont give her such shocks" 

I quickly asked "what conversations and what is he saying does he really like me " ... 

Then Aryan bhaiya told " Patience dear patience pyar mein itna desperate nahi hoana chahiye!!"

I felt myself blushing, and Aryan bhaiya teased, "Oh God, are you blushing? I can see now why he likes you so much." and he started laughing. 

 I looked at Advay bhai and he started explaining everything and in the last he said that today Shivansh was going to confess me that he likes me..... Okay so till now he is just at like not love....but anyways thats not a issue I will soon turn it to love.. I was thinking all this when both of them shook me a bit and I came out of my thoughts and I smiled at them looking down.

Then Aryan bhai said " Wese Inayat tum apna million dollar ka empire chodke yahan pe uske liye ayi thi what if agar usne kabhi tumse pyar kiya hi na hota toh? "

I replied " Toh bhi it would have been fine to me I would not have regreted even a bit"

Then he said " Itna pyar karti ho usse ?" 

I said " Haan jitna shayad aap soch nhi sakte " 

Saying this I had tears in my eyes. He got up from his seat and hugged me and said "Only and only you can match him... he is really lucky you are a gem.."

Then Advay bhaiya said "Bhai yeh sab emotional baad mein ho lenge pehle yeh batao yeh jhuth ka karna kya hai??" 

To which I said " Bhaiyas I think once he confesses me I will tell him everything mein unko jhuth ke andhere mein rakhna nahi chahti and I dont want to build this relationship over lies. " 

Hearing me Aryan bhaiya breathed and said " Inayat he has trust issues... till now he doesnt trust you completely... agar abhi usko sab batadiya toh wo bhadak jayega and maybe will again take a wrong decision. " I knew that this was true so I nodded. 

Then he again said " So hum ek kaam karte hain Inayat abhi kuch matt bol na usko ek baar he trusts you uske baad hum usko bata denge and we will always be there for you... Hum usko samjha denge lekin pehle you should make your relationship stronger.... In my opinion I think this is what we should do." 

Then he kept his hand on my head and asked " Samjhi"

I just looked at him then Advay bhaiya said" Han Inayat mujhe bhi yahi sahi lag rha hai " 

Then I said" Apko mujhse zyada ache se pata hoga so agar aap dono ko yeh sahi lagta hai then yahi sahi hai..... Abhi I need to make my relation stronger"

They nodded then again I aksed " Is he really gonna say me today?? "

I asked grinning and he said "Yes Inu really now you should go home and make your makeup and all ready..." I was very excited listening this. I paid the bill saying that it was a treat from my side. 

To which Aryan bhaiya said "Han tum hi treat dogi abse toh..abhi itne paise kamati ho itna toh banta hai..." 

I laughed and said "Ofcourse bhaiya whenever you say" 

Then he said " Chalo phir shaadi ki khabar bhi jaldi hi sunda dena"

 Blushing hardly at his statement I ran from there and quickly got into a cab. As I sat inside the cab, I tried to calm my racing heart, thinking about the upcoming evening with Shivansh. I am very happy and I just can't wait anymore. 

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