Chapter 623: The Third Wheel

Against what Arsh had thought, Roxy smiled at Arna's wish to have a double wedding with Arsh and Noor. "Snow always celebrated everything with you. Her birthdays, her graduation, and every special day. Probably she was trying to hide it but she revealed it in her drunken state."

Roxy halted in front of her room and faced Arsh. She took the water bottle as she continued, "I think it's better if Arna and Ivan speak with each other first. If they come to a conclusion, we will follow them. If they can't decide, then we will discuss with them."

She patted his arm, "And don't worry about the difference in opinion between them. They have to face it and solve it, that's how they will respect each other choices and understand each other."

Arsh nodded at Roxy, accepting her view, "Alright, Little Mom, let's wait and see what they will decide. Have a good night." 

Roxy flashed a relieved smile and went inside the bedroom. Then Arsh got back to work.

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The next morning, Arna had forgotten whatever she asked Ivan. She excitedly told everything to the Morgan family. Everyone was happy and decided to have a formal families' meeting on the weekend.

Arsh woke up before lunch and got ready for their first official date. He bid everyone and was leaving, Rooney ran behind him, "Bro, are you going out for lunch? I will join you. Shall we have Japanese? I have been craving it for a few days now. Shall I invite Noor? She won't say no to me…"

Arsh crossed his arms and watched his little brother wear his wristwatch continuing her words. Arsh wasn't dumb so he knew Rooney was teasing him.

Arsh was about to kick his leg to trip him, Rooney leaped and burst into laughter. He had no plans to be a third wheel but... Rooney opened his mobile chat with Noor and showed it to Arsh, "Bro, it's my sister-in-law who asked me out."

Arsh read Noor's message, [Roo, please join me and your brother for lunch. We will go to your favorite restaurant.] She had added please stickers below it.

Arsh was about to read Rooney's response to that message but his little brother took his mobile away. Arsh felt like he should have expected it from Noor, he wanted to get angry but he couldn't either. All he could do was sigh and see his little brother laugh at his state.

With Noor's speed, the thought of a double wedding, Arna and Ivan waiting for them brought a frown on Arsh's face. He didn't mind waiting for Noor but he didn't want Arna and Ivan to look forward to them. Arsh didn't want external pressure on him that would eventually affect Noor.

Rooney stopped laughing seeing Arsh's dissatisfaction, he was quick to clear out his intention to go with them without knowing about the thoughts in Arsh's mind, "Bro, Jazz will call me to pick her up from school. Noor won't be panicked if she sees me, then she will be fine." Noor was his friend and classmate so Rooney knew her well too.

Arsh glanced at Rooney who was getting anxious. Smacking his head, "It's alright. Ask Jazz to join us for lunch." He knows Noor would love to have them around. 

Rooney breathed a deep sigh as he followed Arsh. Both took their own two-seater cars so that Noor won't be distracted with random talks with him.

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At Wood's mansion,

Both brothers got out of the car seeing Norah and Wood's grandparents standing with Noor. 

Noor appeared like she wanted to run inside the mansion and hide under the blanket. She was still in disbelief that she decided to give Arsh a chance. For her, it was more like testing herself.

Knowing she might panic, she asked Rooney to join them. Whereas Rooney had tried his best to make her understand she should leave her worries and go with Arsh. Rooney accepted when she said she won't call him the next time.

Arsh could see Norah was controlling herself from laughing looking at Rooney. He met the grandparents who asked him to take care of Noor before standing in front of Norah.

"Aunt Norah, didn't your daughter invite you for lunch?" Arsh teased Noor while his question was directed to Norah. 

Failing to control, Norah chuckled while Noor flushed in embarrassment. Rooney laughed leaning on Arsh's car looking at Noor. He had expected such a day to arrive.

Noor strode ahead and sat in the car without noticing Rooney had opened Arsh's car door. 

Norah gave heads up when Arsh had his eyes on Noor, "There is no curfew…"

Arsh's lips faintly curled hearing Norah permit him to take his time, trusting him that he will bring her daughter safe and sound without crossing his limits.

"Only if she doesn't run back home after lunch." He added, causing Norah to chuckle heartily. 

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Noor's jaw dropped when Arsh sat inside the car and Rooney went to the different car. She had thought Rooney was driving that car as they often exchange the cars.

Arsh buckled his seat belt and cocked his head. Noor immediately looked away from him and grumbled, "Why didn't you tell me Dad and Mom already knew?" She had thought he left her in the problem and ran away but he had solved everything.

Arsh nodded at her words. He hadn't told her because she would think of speaking with her parents instead of bugging herself thinking about her distraction."And why didn't you tell me Rooney will be joining us?"

Noor: "..."

She turned to Arsh and carefully watched his expression when he drove the car out. She had expected to see his angry or dark face but he was normal. She regretted troubling Rooney and changing Arsh's plan.

She responded, which was more like whispering in the car, "I thought you won't let him come." Hence she didn't tell him before

Arsh didn't want to be petty, yet he asked to know her response, "How about I drop you at a restaurant for you guys to eat?"

Noor pursed her lips from grinning, hearing him jealous and also a little annoyed at her decision. Turning to him, she put on an innocent expression, "Do you want me to go on a date with a different man?" She teased him this time.

Arsh: "..."

Noor giggled before she hissed in pain when his slender fingers pulled her ear, "Ahhh… Alright, alright, I won't tease you." But she chuckled in between her words. Clearly, she was having fun, teasing him.