Hearts Entwined

oons. Happy Birthday Amir and Zara was embellished in bold on the milk concrete wall. On the other side dishes of different kinds were settled on the dinning. A

y year, Though they have the same birth month different dates and Amir is one year older than her. "You guys should at least finish cutting the cake before you disappear to wherever you want to" Yasmin, Amir's Mom said. The two smile at her words "Okay now let's cut the cake" Farah interjected. Everyone's attention was now on the celebrant. it was a small gathering with the family members only. Myrah and Khalid, Yasmin, and Marwan then Zara's parents. Their in-laws couldn't come but they supported them in every possible way they could. As they cut the cake together with Majeed in between them. Everyone started giving them the present while wishing them a happy birthday. "Congratulations on turning 20," Yasmin said, pulling Zara In for a hug. "Thank you Aunt" She ushered back. "You're adults, so quit behaving like kids" she scolded playfully, pinching Zara's cheeks slightly "This is the gift from Fawwaz, he said I should extend my apologies as he couldn't come." "It's okay Aunt Myrah, his support is even enough." Fawwaz is on a trip for his internship as he's about to start working in his father's company. He's the quiet one, unlike the two troublemakers. Even back then he's not a social person. He hardly associates himself with people but of course, he can't do that with his family. Zara being the troublemaker is a replica of her two Aunts. Yasmin and Myrah, she wouldn't let him stay in peace. The rest of the day went by with them chatting and reminiscing the old days. As it's getting late, they decided to call it a day. "You go, I'm spending the night here" Amir announced, glancing at Zara who was seated beside her Dad a smirk playing on her lips. She knows the reason why he doesn't want to go back home together with his parents "But you didn't come with extra clothes," his Mom said. "Have you forgotten I have my clothes here" "But-" "Yes Aunt Yasmin, let him stay the night, please. He's going to help me with my assignment" "But I thought you're on mid-semester break?" Zara connected her lips in a thin line. "Let him be Yasmin, you know when it comes to the two we can't do anything" her husband whispered placing a hand on her shoulder. "Okay but don't disturb their peace," she said through gritted teeth. Glancing at the two suspiciously. "I'm a grown-up man Mom, that wouldn't happen" "Stop belittling your son, he's no more the troublesome Amir we know" Jawad interjected. Yasmin heaved out a sigh, she knows what Amir is capable of doing. He's all grown up but in her eyes, he's still her baby Amir. "Okay, Good Night" They exchanged farewell and left leaving Amir behind. "Those two are really something. I'm thinking they're planning something that's why Amir refused to come home with us" Yasmin said as they made their way towards the car. "You know no one can separate them, and besides we'll have the night all to ourselves" "Oh because Siddiq is not at home you want to have your way with me right?" Marwan intertwined their hand placing a small kiss to it. Even after many years of marriage, their love is still fresh. "Of course, you're my wife. If I don't have my way with you then who will I have with" "Naughty Man" she giggled. ** The room was a bit dark, The light from the window was the only one illuminating through the room. Soft music was playing in the background. A man was seated scribbling something on a blue file. "So today is the last day for your internship right?" the man