Soul mates!

...11 December, 2008...

"Zaika delivered a boy. I'm over the moon today. He exactly looks like me. Come on Zayan don't cry. It's time to meet your little brother.", Zubair persuaded his son crying for her mother. Zubair Irani was a successful businessman in America. He was renowned for his textile business. He was raised in India and after that he settled himself in America. He carried Zayan and went to the ward number 306. "Papa, this baby is so small. He is too cute. Can I carry him ? Please...", Zayan requested as he saw the baby in the cradle. "Only if you let me help!", Zubair demanded.

The Iranis and Kanmis were very close to each other. Sarfaraz and Zubair were childhood friends. On that day both of them were blessed with a child. Zubair was blessed with a boy and Sarfaraz was blessed with a girl. Both of them were raised together. Zubair named his son Zuhair which means radiant and Sarfaraz named his daughter Azza which means female gazelle of Jannat. Both of them were admitted in a same school. This made them soul mates.

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...2025...

"Zuhair, shouldn't you be at the school now ? What are you doing on the terrace ?", Zaika asked angrily. "Mama, I-I-I was-", He stuttered as he couldn't find any excuse. "Mama, Let me tell you. Your son was feeling lazy that's why he didn't went to school today. He was requesting me not to tell you but I did because I would never lie to my mother.", Zayan revealed. "You brat! I'll talk to your dad. You're not listening to me anymore. Now have some breakfast. Silly!" Zuhair nodded, Zaika went downstairs. "Bro! I'll kill you. I'll tell your secret to mom and dad about having a girlfriend. I swear dad won't spare you. Mark my words.", Zuhair walked away annoyed.

"Mama, Papa I have something very important to tell you. It's very serious and you should know it.", Zuhair announced in the dining hall. "What is it you wanna say?", Zubair asked surprisingly. "Bro! Are you in love ? Who's that girl ?", Zehra asked excitingly. "Well... yeah it's about a girl but it's not me who's in love but it's our elder brother Mr. Zayan Irani who's madly in love with a girl named Benazir Zaffrani." "OMG! Let's welcome the wedding in our home. I should start shopping then. What do you say dad ?", Zehra was so happy. "What ? Where's he ? Are you sure he's dating?", Zubair wasn't believing his ears what just his son Zuhair said. "Of course! It's true. He even showed me her photograph. She looks beautiful. ", He revealed. "Call him downstairs. I want to talk with him. I won't spare him for doing this horrible mistake.", Zubair's face was incensed. He was so angry that he was almost gonna hit the table.

On the terrace, Zayan was scrolling his phone, he was sitting on a swing, smiling while chatting with her girlfriend, Benazir. When Zuhair informed about the mess which he created in the dining hall, he was flabbergasted. He was almost gonna smack his younger brother for doing this so, but controlled himself when he realized that he did nothing wrong. They both headed towards downstairs, imagining about the hurricane which they were going to face, especially Zayan. Zayan was trembling with fear, his body started to start heavily, his feet were staggering, his hands were shivering so badly that he couldn't even stand steadily. Zuhair held his brother's hand, he wanted to comfort him. Zuhair was regretting about the secret which he revealed to his family. He felt sorry for his brother.

"Papa, did you called me ?", Zayan asked nervously. "Yeah! There's something important which I have to tell you. And I guess you're aware, ain't you ?", Zubair taunted. Zayan agree with his statement. He adjusted himself on a chair. "So, since when you're dating with that girl ?", He asked. Zayan's face was highlighting his nervousness. He replied, "One year." His reply was brief. "What's that made you to date that girl ?", He further asked. "I guess her beauty, maybe...", He replied. "I don't want to talk more about this matter but before I've to say one thing to you that you can't date that girl. I know that you would like to know the reason and I have a solid reason for making you to do this thing which might hurt your feelings and that girl's. She's the daughter of Dawood Zaffrani who's my enemy and I don't want my son to get entangled with my enemies and since you don't love her so it's gonna be easy for you. I hope you would obey your father like you always did and if you're hurt I'm sorry. I don't have any issue with your dating affairs but date a girl who should atleast be eligible to become the daughter-in-law of Irani family. You may leave now." Zayan was listening what his father said and left.

He went to his bedroom, the room was neat and clean, the architect looked expensive. He laid down on his bed, he was thinking about having breakup with Benazir. What his father told him was correct he thought. Suddenly, his phone ringed. It was a notification, someone might have texted him, it could be Benazir. The text showed, 'Let's meet at Elegance Frappe Café. I'll be waiting for you honey. Wear something in white. Love ya.' He ignored the text. He was in a situation whether to laugh and cry. He decided to go. He thought that after today he would never meet her. He decided not to wear white so that he could signal her about their upcoming breakup. He left in his black Zenvo.

In the evening, Zuhair was playing loud music on his headphones. He was feeling bad for his brother. He was blaming himself about the statement which his father passed. He wanted to cry but crying makes him weak that's what he thinks. His phone ringed, someone was calling him. When he received the call, "Come to my home right now. If you won't I'll come at your's. Hurry up!", the voice said. The voice sounded of a girl which maybe extremely angry. He turned off the music, changed himself into decent clothes, applied some cologne over his body. The cologne smelled enchanting. He took the key of his bike and left. On his way, he thought what could be happened that the girl on the phone was sounded furious on the phone. He was bit tensed.

When he reached Al Balat, "Welcome Mr. Hydrogen Bomb! I was waiting you nearly about 40 minutes, I guess. You must be wondering why I called you in such a hurry, but first I want you to have dinner with my family because I know that you haven't eaten. I made you favorite Falafel Kebabs. Go first and wash your hands, you idiot.", the girl said. He obeyed her without uttering a single word. The girl for which he came all way along in a hurry was none other than her childhood bestie, Zoë. Since their family were friends from ages and they both were born on a same day, they shared a special bonding. Both of them grown up together and hence were too close to each other.

The dinner was lip-smacking. He always enjoyed the meal which Zoë cooked. Her food always tasted best. "What's that for you called me in a hurry ?", He asked surprisingly. He was on a bench in the garden. Zoë was beside him. "Why were you absent today in the school ? You didn't even informed me beforehand.", She interrogated making faces. "Is that why you summoned me ?", He asked annoyed. "Yeah! You know today I roasted those trios. Ah! You should have enjoyed a lot. By the way, tell me the reason of your absence.", She was curious. "Just because I didn't wanted to and don't bother me like that. I'm not in a mood to listen your silly stories.", He replied coldly. "Am I bothering you ? If you're not in a mood it's your problem. It has nothing to do with me.", Azza was frustrated.

"I'm sorry. If I had hurt you I apologise. You know I am a scumbag. I did something worst and that's why I'm just pissed off today. I'm sorry. I guess I should leave." He stood up and was about to leave but all of a sudden, he felt a soft hand holding his hand, the intention was to stop him for leaving. "You think that I would allow you to leave like this ? Tell me. What's the matter ? You don't have right to hide anything from me, get it. Come on now spill the beans out.", She questioned. Azza was always like this, she always talked coldly but, Zuhair was used to it. He narrated the whole situation. He always shared his feelings with Azza rather than his family members or other friends. He felt much comfortable with her.

"You should be happy for it. Why making fuss of such a small thing ? Stop overthinking.", She consoled. "Are you out of your mind ? I'm the reason for my brother's breakup. How I could be possibly stay calm ?", He argued. "I don't know why you're so foolish ? Benazir Zaffrani is the daughter of Dawood Zaffrani and Dawood Zaffrani is the enemy of your father Zubair Irani. Now, Dawood Zaffrani's daughter is dating Zubair Irani's son. Is it sounds appropriate ?", She explained. "But, both of them won't be happy. My brother's heart is gonna break into pieces just because of me. How can I digest that all ?", He interrogated. "You know both of them don't love each other. In a relationship where love doesn't exist is just a forced relationship. You should be joyed that your brother is free from that kind of relationship.", She clarified.

He seemed to be convinced. A relationship without a love is indeed a forced relationship. Whether it is forced by someone or ourselves. He realized his mistake that blaming himself was a bad thought and he should be feeling happy for his brother. "Do you love someone ?", He asked with curiosity. His eyes were gazing Azza's beautiful face. She looked beautiful even without putting makeup on her face. Her skin was so clear, spotless and smooth. "The word love doesn't exist in my dictionary. ", She replied. He didn't understand what she meant, so he asked, "Why ?" "Falling in love is a stupid thing that's what I think. Love makes you weaker and that's why I chose not to love.", She said. Her reply was optimal. "Do you ?", She asked. "No. But I would like to experience love.", He said.

"What kinda girl interests you more ?", She asked. "I don't know. I didn't give a thought about that.", He said. "I will always wish the best for you.", She smiled. "I'm lucky that I got a friend like you. Whenever I felt down you were always there to stand by me and guide to choose the appropriate way. Thank you Zoë for supporting me. I want you to support me always like you do now.", He became sentimental. "Okay now stop being full of emotions. I'm not running away. I'm here. Now go to your home and console your brother. Silly!", She said feeling annoyed. He stood up on the bench and waved at her while sitting on his bike.

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