Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu lovelies..

I request my precious readers to pray their Salah if they haven't prayed yet before reading this chappy..

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I flipped the pages of the file which I was currently going through checking the profit data of the past months when a knock interrupted my concentration.

Ayan peeked his head inside as I looked at him just raising my eyes "Mr.king is here sir!" He informed as I nodded at him with a smile.

I closed the file when the door re-opened and leaned back on my reclainer chair when he stepped into my office like the king he was, His aura of power, his command and confidence, the sense that—whatever he was—he was something humankind wasn't prepared to face.

"Well is it not the great king welcome to my humble abode!" I winked at his emotionless face and he just rolled his eyes and took a seat infront of me.

"Don't irritate me zaamin I'm not in the best of mood lately!" His clipped voice made me scrunch my face.

"Geez..loosen up amaan you don't have to be serious all the time!" I told him shaking my head and taking the signed file from his hand and going through it once again.

"Tell me dude what made you to invest in my new project huh? You want to extend your business in airlines too ?" I asked him seeing the investment he made in my new upcoming project.

"You know me yasin I always like to try new things so why not invest in something which I'm sure about it succeeding!" He told as his steel like grey eyes held some wisdom unknown.

"Well Is it the day when I'm finally going to see heaven, Mr.king is praising me I never thought this day will come so soon, I feel honored! " I goaded him knowing his so called unwelcoming personality.

"Stop irritating me like zamy, yasin! my patience quota for the day is already filled by his irritating smile and rambles!" He told me glaring which has no effect on me nor our friends group.

"Well he's the only source of entertainment you have otherwise you'll even forget emotions and feelings exist in the world!" I told him with a glare.

"Whatever i don't care!" He told with a tight lipped smirk.

He's one of the tough nuts to crack in our friends circle including some crackheads, running oil and petroleum industries and being the mafia king has made him even more colder and unapproachable.

"I feel so sorry for my future sister in law, whoever is the girl she must be fiesty and kind hearted to deal with an insensitive dude like you, may Allah give her patience!" I prayed goading him to see his reaction and his eyes narrowed in my direction.

"Like that will happen, I no longer hold the capability to care let alone love so do not daydream and I don't waste my time hoping for something which doesn't exist!" He scoffed and his honesty is the one thing which will keep you intrigued about him.

He tells you about how he feels or closes himself off from everyone but never lies about his feelings.

"You're the biggest pessimist I've ever met dude try to have some positivity or light in life!" I told him when he stood up buttoning his suit jacket which was his classic three piece balck Armani.

"I'm the king of darkness and no light will be able to brighten it up!" He told arrogantly, I stood up and shook his hand firmly "We'll see about that!" I winked at him and he smirked an evil one.

"Congratulations on your wedding zaam But never expected it from you so soon!" He said with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Thank you man yeah me neither but when you find the right one for you time doesn't matter!" I told him with a smile remembering her cute face.

My sunshine!

"If you say so!" Then he took his leave as my secretary sent him off, he is the biggest investor in my new upcoming project and if it succeeds yasin industries will reach new heights of success and will become far more untouchable.

My phone began to rang as I noticed the caller none other than my best bud saad "Assalamu alaikum bro how are you?" Came his cheerful voice which made me smile lightly.

"Walaikum salam saad, I'm good Alhamdulillah how are you and others?" I asked twirling the Parker pen in my hand.

"Everyone's good bro Alhamdulillah! I called to remind you about the meeting and the after party I'm sure you've forget about it!" He told me and I smacked my forehead I forgot about it completely.

"Yo bro thank God you reminded me otherwise Aryan would've chewed me alive!" I told him laughing already imagining his glaring eyes at me.

"I know right thats why I called, I'm running late now and don't be late, convey my salam to sis in law and gave that munchkin a tight hug from me bye bro!" He cut the call even without waiting for my reply as I shook my head smiling at his hastiness!

"Sir you're lunch meeting is all set with Mr. Knight and if you leave now then you'll reach their by time! Its nothing other than a thank you lunch from his side as our deal made wonders to his company!" ayan informed me looking up from his iPad pro.

"Sure ayan just take these files its all done, cancel all the appointments for the rest of the day, I'm going home directly after lunch!" I told him taking my trench coat from the oak coat and hat stand.

"Done sir and have a good rest!" He told smiling and I gave him a nod as I exited my office which was the only one on the entire floor the private lift opened as I punched the button to ground floor.

The receptionist gave a flirty smile on seeing me marching out of the elevator which I ignored politely and headed straight to the parking lot where my driver had already started the car and opened the door for me as I slid on the back seat.

It was a short ten minutes drive until my driver stopped at the fancy 7 star hotel the maître d' was quick to assist me to where our seat was reserved.

"Good afternoon Mr.knight hope I didn't made you wait long for me!" I told the old man who sat leisurely "Good afternoon young man! I just arrived few minutes ago it's nothing!" He told shooking my hands firmly as I gave him a nod and settled on my seat.

It was a classic Italian diner which suited his taste after all he's an Italian to start with and I loved Italian food.

"Your orders sir ?" The maître d' asked us politely, he gave his order first "I'll have panzenella!" I told him as he noted and left while Mr.knight looked at me in shock.

"Thats it il mio ragazzo just panzenella ?" He asked in astonishment that i just ordered the tuscan famous salad as I gave him a smile. [ translation: my boy ]

"Yes Mr. knight as you know this is not an halal restaurant!" I winked at him as his brows raised in acknowledgement.

"I totally forgot about it! I'm sorry mio ragazzo I actually made this appointment to enjoy my lunch with you!" He apologized but I nodded my head in no. [ translation: my boy ]

"No problem mr. Knight we can still enjoy our lunch and it also gives me an opportunity to have lunch with my wife!" I told him smiling and he suddenly choked on his water while drinking.

I immediately helped him by rubbing his back and offering napkins which he took and wiped his mouth "tu sei sposato? " He asked in shock like he couldn't believe it and well its not his fault my marriage is still unknown to the public. [ translation: you're married ?" ]

"Sì Mr. Knight happily married to my lovely wife and a proud father to our son!" I told him feeling proud to say it out loud to this world that she's mine!. [ translation: yes]

"I actually thought to propose marriage to you, asking your hand to marry my nipotina hannah knight but you're already married!" He chuckled not being able to digest the shock he received and my brows raised as I chuckled along with him. [ translation: grand daughter]

"Its ok Mr. Knight like you said I'm a married man and we'll have a grand reception soon, we kept it low key as my wife didn't like a huge wedding!"I told him while digging in my salad as I added extra tahini and feta cheese from the small cheese board.

"Congratulazioni mio ragazzo!" He raised his flute as I clinked mine with him which was filled apple juice.[ translation: Congratulations my boy ]

"Grazie! Mr. Knight " I drank my apple juice as we talked about business while he enjoyed his steak and our lunch went great. [ translation: thank you ]

And all the time I just wanted to go home have merry time with my family.

From the past few days I have made progress with her, even its as small as she being ok with my presence around her, taking part in our conversation not holding herself back that much like she used to do in the start.

Giving me small smiles or chuckles when I crack a joke or do some funny things with zain.

She has gotten used to my presence and the satisfaction I feel is beyond grateful, I know we have become friends and i'll intend to be much more than that.

Her best friend! Her lover! Her protector!

And the list goes on and I know I just have to be patient with her taking one step at a time not worrying about our future.

If I was in her position maybe I would've done the same or even more, I know I have started to break down the thick iron wall that she had created around yourself to protect her from getting more hurt in the future but I promise to knock it down until you can't hide your heart from me, from falling in love with me.

Here I'm coming aal!

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