Billionaire's Criminal Wife

chapter 7

Rameez pov

As soon as I turned heard Ms. Diana, I turned around and almost gasped. Not to sound cheesy or anything but the dress suited her. She looked beautiful and elegant as she descended the stairs. I held out my hand so I did not look as if I was staring like a creep. As soon as she was beside me my eyes involuntarily swept her, upclose. I was sure my eyes showed approval too. She thanked me for the dress and slipped her hand in mine. It was warm and I liked it. As much as I want to avoid it, she is warming her way In my heart. We walked to my car and drove to Alishba’s place.

The ride was silence, but not uncomfortable one. I realize I have to tell her about what will happen. I cleared my throat as I glanced side ways towards her. She turned her attention back to me from the window. “uh, I would like to tell you a few things before we reach there.” She gave me a nod and I sighed. “so, the first person you’ll probably meet is Alishba. Only she knows about and the whole-“I paused and looked her, ”-information fraud thing.” She bit her lip but nodded. “does she hate me?” her question made me frown, “why would you think that? Alishba cannot hate anyone, if anything she is most excited to meet you. I was practically force to bring you.” I rolled my eyes as I looked back on the road. She did not reply to that so I took that my cue to continue, “so, as I was saying, Alishba is a very important friend and like a sister to me. We will probably meet all her family there. Nobody else knows about our arrangement, not even Alishba. We will announce our engagement there, so stick with the plan.”

“what will we say about our story? Won’t they ask us?” Huda asked, her nervousness showing on her face. I can understand that. “yes they will ask. And I will handle that but for record just stick to that original story only donot mention where you stole information.” I was not trying to be rude but I was not lying. I saw a little hurt on her face but she quickly masked it. I apologized, “I’m sorry, but I don’t want that information revealing. We will tell them you were my employee and we started dating a few months back.” She solemnly nodded and I sighed. We reached our destination, and I looked over to huda who was already unbuckling, she stepped out followed by me. Once she walked around beside me I looked over her and held out my hand. “I am sorry if I offended you but we need to stick with our story.”  She nodded and took my hand.

We walked to the front and before I had a chance to ring the bell, the door flung open to reveal Alishba. Of course she would know we have arrived. She grinned looking at me and than squealed and hugged Huda. Poor Huda, she did not even know what she had gotten herself into. “she’s so pretty, Rameez.” She said and pulled back beaming, while Huda awkwardly smiled. I rolled my eyes and put my arm around Huda shoulder, “Alishba, this is Huda, My fiancé.” I smiled down at Huda than back at Alishba who matched my grin. “and Huda this is Alishba Nawaz. Now will keep us standing here?” Alishba chuckled at my impatience and nodded leading us into the house. “Is she by any chance from Nawaz interiors?” I heard Huda whisper from beside me and we followed Alishba, “yes, she is the founder of Nawaz Interior.” I smiled at Huda shocked face. I could hear chatter from living room, but everyone stopped once we stepped in. Everyone close was here, Ryan, Afan, Uncle, grand pa. (they are all from previous books, you can read to know their stories.). “ah here are the couple of the day.” Uncle, Alishba’s father stood from his seat as they greeted us. I felt Huda sliding closer to me, which was fulfilling, I liked she was finding comfort in me. I move forward to greet him, “you look good uncle.” He hugged me and smiled towards Huda. “welcome dear, make yourself at home.” Huda gave him a smile and we walked inside the living room taking place on empty couch.

“huda, Is it really you?” Afan, Alishba brother said and I saw Huda smiled as she chuckled, “fancy seeing you here, fan.”  By now, everyone was staring at them in confusion including me. Did they know each other? Did they have a history?  I had no doubt I was frowning. “do you know each other?” my thoughts were spoken by Alishba and both of them laughed. “yes, we very well know each other.” Huda smiled as she said. My gaze turned towards her in question, her eyes met mine and her smile faltered a bit and she looked away sheepishly. “Really, what a small world after all.” Alishba smiled and stared at me smirking. Wait, what is she thinking?  I glared at her and she beamed seeming unaffected. “how do you know each other?” Ryan interrupted my thoughts. Now, I was curious too. Not that it would affect anything but I wanted to know. “we were friends in college.” Huda replied and Afan shook his head, “Now Huda, don’t leave out important details.” He was smirking and it was sending alarms to my brain. What did he meant by that. “care to explain?” I didn’t realize my voice came out forced.

“Well, we were not friend at first. We had mutual friends, although we had a lot of classes together but we never talked. It was until our teacher partnered us up for two projects. We had to talk now. Do you know Huda never stops talking?” Afan was grinning and it was annoying me how much he knows about her and not me.  I’m her fiancé.  “no I am not. You were so annoying to work with, I have to argue with you.” Huda shot back and it was silent for a moment before everyone laughed. “I already love you.” Alishba squealed and winked at her making her shy away. All this conversation was taking away the reason why we were here in the first place. I cleared my throat to get everyone’s attention and then extended my hand towards Huda. She looked me suspiciously, as if mentally asking me what I am upto. But nevertheless, she put her hand in mine. I looked towards everyone and smiled, “I was here to announce that we are engaged now.” I held up her hand showing the ring, Alishba was first to break the silence she jumped up and hugged Huda. “welcome to the family.”