“Joel.” She almost whispered, but it was enough for Kizy to hear.

“What the-” Kizy was literally exclaiming when Nina instantly placed her hand on Kizy’s mouth.

“Don’t shout.” Nina said, her face a little flushed.

Kizy nodded at her, letting Nina remove her hand.

“When did this happen? And when were you going to tell me! No wait a minute. Like how did it turn out to be Joel? Gosh!! I am about to faint from this news!! Does he like you as well? No wait, he took that sip-” Kizy was all hyped up when Nina once again closed Kizy’s mouth with her hand.

“Be patient girl! One question at a time. Or maybe how about we meet some other day and talk. There are many people in the room right now.” Nina said, hoping Kizy would understand.

Kizy nodded once again, asking Nina to remove her hand.

“How can I wait till then!! No no. You are telling me everything right now-” Kizy was still speaking when she was cut off.

“Young Madam.” Suddenly Joel appeared in front of the two ladies.

Kizy just looked at Joel, not knowing what to speak, especially when her friend had confessed a moment ago that her crush was no one else but Joel.

“Can I have Miss Nina for sometime?” Joel asked in a very polite and respectful manner.

Kizy looked at Joel for sometime, before turning towards her best friend who was blushing even more.

“Okay. But on one condition. Dare you hurt her or make her cry even once. It would be me who you’ll be facing for the consequences.” Kizy said in a serious tone.

Although she didn’t doubt Joel, she knew her friend was no less than a novice in this field. She didn’t want Nina to get entangled in something she won’t be able to handle.

Thus her protective side immediately came up once Joel was there to ask for Nina.

“Don’t worry Young madam. I’ll be the last person you will ever have to face for hurting Miss Nina.” Joel said, trying to bring out his most sincere self, because whatever he spoke was from the bottom of his heart.

“Hmmm.” Kizy said, before gesturing to Nina to follow Joel.

Nina just nodded shyly at Kizy before standing up and following Joel out of this room.

The serious expression on Kizy’s face was instantly replaced by a huge smile, happy for her best friend getting in a relationship with one of most honest men in her life.

“You don’t have to worry. I will be the first to punch my brother if he ever fights with Nina. I so badly want her to be my sister in law now!” Ruth said, coming to sit beside Kizy.

“You knew about them?” Kizy asked surprisingly.

“No. But I had my suspicions. He would always prioritise time before everything else. Sometimes he would even go with a half buttoned shirt and dress up properly while driving.

But for the past few days he would occasionally pay more attention to his outfit, even changing his hairstyle and using cologne as well!! I definitely knew that a girl would be involved. But I never expected it to be her. Anyways I am even more happy to find that it’s Nina.” Ruth said in one breath.

“I know right!!” Kizy exclaimed.

Soon Nicole joined the girls along with Lisa and Catherine, and in no time the gang was busy chatting about some topic or the other.

On the other hand, Markus and Jason, who had left the private room, came back. Markus was instantly back to his normal spirits, joining his friends.

But Jason simply went towards his team, his expression darkened.

“What happened? You don’t look right.” Rose asked, instantly knowing that something was wrong with Jason.

“I have to discuss something important with you. Let’s call it a day and leave for C city.” Jason said.

Rose, Victor and Harry simply looked at each other before nodding, knowing Jason must have something really important to speak.

“I’ll go and bid goodbye to my second sister.” Harry said suddenly and ran away.

“Me too.” Rose said before following behind.

“Me as well.” Victor said and started walking towards Kizy.

‘I don’t think I should go now. Diamond won’t even need a minute to understand that something is wrong right now. Especially when she knows that me and Markus were there on the terrace for the past half an hour.’ Jason thought and directly left the door, avoiding Kizy.

“Second sister, we are leaving!” Harry said, instantly hugging Kizy like a koala, getting all sulky.

“Why so early. Maybe stay for a night or two in A city. I’ll show you around.” Kizy said, hoping she could make her team stay for longer and spend more time together.

“No Diamond. We will have to leave. Wish you both a happy anniversary once again!” Victor said, pulling Harry back and placing a gift in front of Kizy.

“I told you, no gifts allowed.” Kizy said, not taking the box.

“You will definitely like this one though.” Victor said, and turned back, not wanting to be stopped by Kizy once again, especially when a serious discussion awaited them.

“Bye. Take care and dare you forget to call me frequently!” Rose said before tightly hugging Kizy.

“Why are you all leaving early? Some urgent mission?” Kizy asked, not feeling this right.

“No. But we planned to start our next training early. Now that I have met you, I am recharged completely. I am sure that I’ll beat First brother this time.” Rose said exaggeratedly.

“Pffttt!” Kizy couldn’t control her laughter at Rose’s declaration.

“Don’t laugh!!” Rose said, pouting.

“No no, I am not laughing. Anyways, I wish you loads of luck for winning against First brother.” Kizy said.

“Hmpphh! You just see. Time to go now. Bye girl.” Rose said before pulling Kizy into another long hug and turning back.

“Where’s Jason?” Kizy suddenly asked, remembering that Jason didn’t come to meet her like other members.

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– Kizy