Saffron Hearts : A Tale of Desi Romance ♥️🥀

_.Mayoun._

♥♣Noor's POV :-

The day of the Mayoun ceremony arrived, and I was excited to wear the beautiful yellow dress that Kabir had chosen for me. As I got ready, I couldn't help but feel a sense of joy and nervousness.

I was excited to see Kabir's reaction to my look, but before I could find him, I bumped into a man who seemed younger than me.

"Wow, Noor Bhabhi, aap bohat khubsurat lag rahi hain!" (You look very beautiful, Noor Bhabhi!) he exclaimed, referring to me as "Bhabhi" (sister-in-law).

I stood confused, about to ask him why he called me "Bhabhi," but my mom called me to bring Zahra to start the ceremony.

As I went upstairs to get Zahra, I teased her about Hamza's arrival.

"Noor, Hamza agaye hain ke nahi?" (Noor, has Hamza arrived or not?) She asked, curiously raising an eyebrow.

Zahra playfully raised an eyebrow and giggled. "Jee Zahra ap ke Hamza ayein hain!" (Yes,  Zahra your Hamza has arrived!)

When we reached the backyard, my eyes locked with Kabir's. He was dressed in a stunning white mirror-worked kurta, his sleeves rolled up, showcasing his strong, toned arms. His dark hair was perfectly messy, and his piercing brown eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief. My heart started beating furiously at the sight of him, intensifying my erupting feelings.

Zahra teased me about staring at Kabir.

" Abhi koi mujhe bol rha tha aur ab dekho kon kis ko kaise dekh rha hai. Bss krdo nazar na lag jaye!" (Somebody was teasing me right now and now see how someone is staring at whom. Stop it so no evil eye falls upon him!)

" Main lagne doon gi nazar?! " I replied raising my eyebrows. ( Will I let any evil eye fall upon him?!)

I playfully rolled my eyes and left Zahra at the designated spot. As I walked away from Zahra, I bumped into Areeba, who was going somewhere. We hugged and asked about each other's well-being.

"Areeba, tum kaisi ho?" (Areeba, how are you?) I asked, concern etched on my face.

"Main theek hoon, Noor. Tum bohat pyari lag rahi ho!" (I'm fine, Noor. You look beautiful!) Areeba replied, smiling.

Areeba suggested I meet her family members, and I agreed. She took me to her family and introduced me as her and Zahra's best friend.

"Noor, yeh hain mere abbu, Shahid. Yeh meri  ammi, Razia. Yeh mere bare bhai, Kabir. Aur ye  mera doosra bhai, Ayan. Aur ye hai Noor meri aur Zahra bhabhi ki best friend." (Noor He is my father, Shahid. She is my mother, Razia. He is my elder brother, Kabir. And he is my second brother, Ayan. And she is Noor ,mine and Zahra Bhabhi's best friend.) Areeba said, proudly presenting her family.

As I saw Ayan, I recognized him as the man who had called me "Bhabhi" earlier. I unconsciously yelled.

"Tum Areeba ke bhai ho?" (You're Areeba's brother?) in disbelief, while looking at Ayan, who was grinning.

Areeba asked Ayan, "Ayan, tum Noor se pehle mil chuke ho?" (Ayan, have you met Noor before?)

Ayan replied, "Nahi, ham sirf ek baar takraye the, but I would like to know you, Bha...I mean, Noor." (No, we just bumped into each other once, but I would like to  know you, Bha...I mean, Noor.) He grinned and side-eyed Kabir, who fake coughed.

Areeba sensed something and smiled, taking me away to enjoy the event.

"Kuch hua hai, Areeba?" (Is something wrong, Areeba?) I asked, noticing her weird expression.

"Nahi, kuch nahi, Noor. Main sirf yeh soch rahi hoon ki tum abhi tak humare ghar nhi aayi ho." (No, nothing, Noor. I was just thinking that you've never been to our house till now.) Areeba replied, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Haan, main aungi, Areeba. Tumhare ghar pe main aungi." (Yes, I'll come, Areeba. I'll come to your house.) I promised, smiling.

♥♣Kabir's POV:-

The day of Zahra and Hamza's mayoun had finally arrived, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement. As I walked through the venue, adorned with vibrant decorations and the scent of delicious food wafting through the air, my heart raced with anticipation. But what truly stole my breath away was the sight of Noor, dressed in the outfit I had chosen.

As I laid eyes on her, a wave of emotions swept over me.

"Mujhe nahi pata tha ke mujhe jo pasand hai uss par meri pasand mujhe itni pasand aye gi."

I whispered to myself, my gaze fixed on her. Noor looked absolutely stunning, her flawless face illuminated by a soft glow. Her luscious skin, adorned with some red acne scars that only added to her allure, captivated me completely.

Her plump nose, adorned with a slight blush, her ears adorned with delicate flower earrings, and her slender neck adorned with a butterfly necklace symbolizing her freedom, all added to her mesmerizing beauty. But it was her perfect pink plump lips, so tempting and addictive, that I couldn't tear my gaze away from.

And her flawless figure, adorned by the clothes I had chosen for her, left me spellbound. As I stood there, admiring her, I was interrupted by the sound of footsteps approaching from behind.

Turning around, I saw my brother Ayan standing beside me, his eyes following my gaze towards Noor.

"Bhabhi achi hain," Ayan remarked, earning a small smile from me.

"Arey arey mere bhai ko sharam bhi aati hai! Abhi se bhabhi ka asar ho gaya hai Allah Miyan," Ayan teased, earning himself a playful slap from me.

"Agar ye baat kisi ko pata bhi chali to mujhse bura koi nahi hoga," I warned him, my tone serious.

"Ap se bura hai bhi nahi koi. Waise kis kis ko pata hai ye baat?" Ayan asked curiously.

"Tumhe aur Hamza ko pata hai sirf aur Areeba ko shaq hai lekin agar tum ne uss ka shaq yaqeen mein badla to phir bachna tum mujh se," I replied, my gaze stern.

"Ap ya main batao ya na batao ap ki ye harkatein sab bata dein gi. " Ayan said grinning at me. I just rolled my eyes.

We then made our way towards our parents, joining them in the festivities. After some time, Areeba and Noor approached us, and Ayan nudged me teasingly, grinning mischievously. As Areeba introduced Noor to everybody, I couldn't help but admire her, taking in every feature with awe.

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When I saw Noor walking away from the backyard towards the mansion, I followed her. When we were away from the crowd, I pulled her by her arm towards me and pinned her to a pillar.

"Kabir, kya kar rahe hain aap?" Noor said, breathing heavily, her eyes widened with surprise.

"Mujhe nahi pata tha ke meri pasand pe meri pasandeeda cheez itni achi lage gi. Bohat haseen lag rahi hain aap, jaan-e-jahan," I confessed in my deep voice, before leaving her flushed and her heart racing as I walked away, lost in my own thoughts.

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