The Gangster and His Gundi (One-Shot)
Pairing: Uzair Baloch x Female Reader
Tropes: Lyari Gangster / Fearless College Student, Love at First Sight, Instant Smitten, Absolute Devotion/Worshipful Hero, Protective Man
Synopsis: When a loud market trip turns into an absolute battleground of words, you completely unleash your badass fury on a rude street vendor, capped off with a fiery lecture to the two towering onlookers standing nearby. You have no idea you just humiliated a local dealer right in front of Uzair Baloch, the fierce and imposing gangster of Lyari's underworld and then proceeded to scream at him and his partner as well. Totally captivated by your sheer fearlessness and sharp tongue, Uzair instantly falls hopelessly in love.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. This fanfiction is based on the character of Uzair Baloch from Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar duology, portrayed by Danish Pandor. It is a work of transformative fiction intended purely for entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the filmmakers, actors, or production companies.
The afternoon heat in Lyari’s central market was thick, heavy with the scent of fried jalebis, crushed marigolds, and the metallic tang of old coins. You and your best friend-Sramana were navigating the cramped lanes, trying to check off a shopping list that felt a mile long.
"Yaar, if we don't get these clothes and lace by five, the tailor is going to lock his shop and leave us stranded. We need those dresses done before Eid warna end moment me kuch pehenne ko nahi milega, " Sramana muttered, wiping her forehead as she dragged you toward a shimmering jewelry cart. "Aur upar se yeh garmi... mera toh dimaag kharab ho raha hai."
The cart was an absolute treasure trove, spilling over with glass bangles and heavy silver earrings. Standing right next to you, examining a pair of delicate jhumkas, was an elegant woman in a pastel shalwar kameez. Standing slightly behind her, guarding her like a pair of towering, silent stone walls, were two broad-shouldered men. You casually glanced at them but didn't pay much attention—you weren't involved in local politics and had no idea you were standing next to Ulfat Bhabhi, Uzair Baloch, and Hamza Ali Mazari.
Sramana reached out to touch a pair of oxidized silver hoops hanging from the top rack. "Oye, dekh na, yeh kitne pyaare hain."
Before her fingers could even brush the metal, the shopkeeper—a stout man with stained teeth—slapped a heavy hand down on the wooden counter with a loud thap.
"Hey! Don't touch if you aren't buying," he snapped, his eyes raking over Sramana with a dismissive, ugly look. "Tum jaisi larkiyan bas yahan time waste karne aur designs chorane aati hain. Chalo, aage barho. Real customers ka rasta mat roko."
Sramana froze, her face flushing a deep crimson. She shrank back, her confidence instantly evaporating under his harsh tone. She instinctively clutched your arm, pulling you away. "Chal na, jaane de... nikalte hain yahan se," she whispered, her voice trembling.
But the moment he treated Sramana like dirt, something in your chest snapped.
"Excuse me?" You stepped squarely in front of Sramana, shielding her. Your voice cut through the market noise like a blade. "Kya bola tumne abhi? Tamiz nahi hai baat karne ki?"
The shopkeeper scoffed, crossing his arms. "Maine kaha, aage barho. Go play somewhere else, larki."
"First of all, you will watch your tone when you speak to us," you said, leaning over the counter, completely unfazed by his size. "Aukaat mein reh kar baat karo, samjhe? Kisne haq diya tumhe badtameezi karne ka?"
The shouting match escalated quickly. The vendor was turning red, furious that a young girl was humiliating him in front of a growing crowd. Finally, losing his mind, he threw his hands up and hurled a classic, insulting sneer:
"Chal chal! Bohot dekhi hain tere jaisi. Tere jaisi 36 aayengi aur 36 jayengi!"
You didn't even blink. You leaned in closer, a lethal, mocking smirk on your face, and fired back at the top of your lungs:
"Haan haan! Tera baap bhi 36 laya hoga, tu kaunsi wali ka hai?!"
The entire market lane went dead, drop-dead silent. The shopkeeper’s jaw practically hit the floor. Next to you, Ulfat Bhabhi choked back a sudden, shocked laugh, hiding her face in her dupatta. Behind her, Hamza raised a brow, thoroughly amused, while Uzair’s chest rose and fell as a slow, dangerous, and completely mesmerized smile crept onto his face.
Sramana looked like she was going to faint. "Abbe pagal, kya bol rahi hai?! Chal yahan se!" she cried, grabbing your arm with both hands and violently dragging you backward.
But you weren't done venting your fury. As Sramana was pulling you away, your eyes angrily swept over the crowd and landed dead on the two towering men—Uzair and Hamza—who had just been standing there like rocks, watching the whole thing play out.
You stopped, broke out of Sramana's grip for a split second, pointed a furious finger straight at Uzair's chest, and shouted at them:
"Aur tum dono! Saale naam ke mard ho tum! Beech bazaar mein ek larki ko ulta-seedha bol raha hai, chhed raha hai, aur tum dono wahan khade-khade tamasha dekh rahe ho?! Sharam nahi aati? Jao, ghar mein ghunghat pehen ke baith jao!"
Sramana practically shrieked in horror, grabbed your hand, and dragged you into the crowd at lightning speed before you could yell at anyone else.
For a few seconds, the space where you stood remained perfectly silent. Then, Hamza let out a low, booming chuckle, shaking his head. "Ghunghat? Bhai... isne toh hume hi sunakar chali gayi."
Uzair didn't say a word. He stood frozen, his dark, intense eyes locked on the spot where you had just been standing. His heart was hammering against his ribs in a way it never had before. The raw fire in your eyes, the absolute fearlessness, the way you had insulted a dangerous local gangster and his partner without even knowing who they were—it completely captivated him.
A slow, breathless laugh escaped Uzair’s lips. He was deeply, utterly, and instantly in love.
Ulfat Bhabhi adjusted her dupatta, a knowing, highly impressed smile on her face. She looked at Uzair’s starstruck expression and patted his shoulder. "Bohot aag hai larki mein, haina? Pata lagao kaun hai yeh, Uzair. Aur suno, agle hafte use humare haveli par khaane ke liye bulana hai. Invitation card tum khud dene jaoge."
Uzair cleared his throat, his gaze still lingering on the empty street. "Aap gaadi mein baithiye, Bhabhi. Naam, pata, sab kuch shaam tak haath mein hoga... aur invitation card main khud hi lekar jaunga."
A week had passed since that chaotic afternoon. You and Sramana were sitting on the porch of your house, enjoying the cool evening breeze. Sramana was endlessly scrolling through her phone, complaining about college assignments, while you were turning the pages of a notebook.
Suddenly, a heavy, purring sound filled the narrow street. A sleek, pitch-black SUV pulled up right in front of your gate.
Sramana gasped, dropping her phone. "Oye... yeh gaadi yahan kyun ruki hai?"
The heavy car door swung open, and Uzair Baloch stepped out. He wore a crisp, tailored black kurta that highlighted his imposing frame, and a thick silver ring caught the dying sunlight. His dark eyes scanned the house before locking directly onto you.
Your defensive instincts flared instantly. You stood up, stepping slightly in front of Sramana. You later learned the name of the towering man from the market, Uzair Baloch-right hand and cousin of Rehman Dakait.
Uzair walked up to your small gate, his boots making a heavy sound against the pavement. He stopped just a few feet away, a slow, deeply amused smirk spreading across his face as he took in your fierce expression.
"Arey, aate hi itna gussa?" Uzair said, his voice a low, smooth gravelly drawl that sent an unexpected shiver down your spine. He leaned one hand against the gate post, looking down at you with genuine fascination. "Don't worry, main yahan ghunghat pehen ke nahi aaya hoon. Aur na hi koi lafda karne."
Your eyes widened slightly as the memory of what you said in anger hit you in full force. You narrowed your eyes, crossing your arms tightly. "Humare ghar ke bahar kya kaam hai tumhara? Aur hume kaise dhoonda?"
Uzair let out a short, quiet laugh. "Lyari mein mere liye kisi ko dhoondna koi mushkil kaam nahi hai. Waise, mera naam Uzair hai. Uzair Baloch." He leaned in just a fraction closer, his gaze turning intense. "Pichle Tuesday ko jo tumne market mein kiya na... bohot jigra hai tum mein. Meri bhabhi tumse bohot impressed hui thi."
Sramana peeked from behind your shoulder, her face turning pale as paper. "Yaar, tu toh marwayegi hume..." she whispered in sheer panic. Sramana was a textbook people-pleaser, terrified of authority, and now the biggest name in Lyari underworld was standing at your gate.
But you kept your ground, unblinking. "So? Toh tum yahan sirf apni beizzati ka badla lene aaye ho?"
"Badla?" Uzair murmured softly, his eyes dropping for a split second to your lips before snapping back to yours. "Nahi, main toh ek kaam se aaya hoon."
He reached into the pocket of his pants and pulled out a heavy, beautifully textured envelope made of cream-colored silk paper with a gold seal. He held it out to you, his large hand brushing against yours for a brief, electric moment as you took it.
"What is this?" you asked.
"Yeh invitation hai," Uzair explained, his tone shifting into something remarkably respectful yet incredibly smooth. "Ulfat Bhabhi ne bheja hai. She wants to host you and your friend at the Baloch Haveli for a proper dinner this weekend. Aur haan..." Uzair leaned in, a dangerous, intensely charming spark in his eyes. "Us dukandaar ki dukaan maine agle hi din hamesha ke liye band karwa di thi. Mere ilaqe mein koi larki ko ulta-seedha bole, yeh mujhe pasand nahi."
You looked down at the royal envelope, then back up at his towering figure. He was dangerous, powerful, and you were completely captivated.
"Haveli par zaroor aana," Uzair whispered, his dark eyes locking onto yours with a challenging, lingering gaze. "Wahan koi tumse unchi awaaz mein baat karne ki jurrat bhi nahi karega. Main khud dhyan rakhunga. I'll be waiting for you."
Saturday evening arrived, and Sramana was practically hyperventilating. She had changed her outfit five times, muttering, "Yaar, hum gunde ke ghar ja rahe hain, thoda simple kapde pehente hain na!" But you? You wore a gorgeous, striking traditional outfit, put on your favorite silver jhumkas, and walked out with your head held high.
The Baloch Haveli was spectacular—imposing, heavily guarded, and radiating old-money power. Armed guards in crisp linen kurtas stood at the gates. Sramana immediately glued herself to your side, clutching your sleeve like a lifeline. "Please, chal wapas chalte hain," she whimpered.
"Stop it, Sramana. Breathe," you whispered back, completely unfazed.
The grand wooden doors opened, and Ulfat Bhabhi walked out with a warm, maternal smile. "Aao, aao, masha'Allah, kitni pyaari lag rahi ho dono!" She pulled both of you into a warm hug. Sramana stiffened up like a board, bowing her head instantly. "A-Assalamualaikum, Bhabhi. Thank you so much for inviting us," she stammered and cringed inwardly.
Ulfat chuckled, patting Sramana’s cheek. "Walaikum Assalam, beta. Darna nahi hai, yeh tumhara apna hi ghar hai." Then she turned to you, a spark of deep admiration in her eyes. "Aur tum... bilkul waisi hi lag rahi ho jaisi us din market mein thi. Confident aur fearless."
Inside, the dinner turned into an absolute blast. Despite Sramana’s initial terror, the warmth of the household melted the ice completely. Rehman Dakait was laughing at the head of the table, and Hamza Ali Mazari was cracking jokes left and right, casually teasing Uzair about the "ghunghat" comment from the market. You fit right into their chaotic, high-energy dynamic, giving witty comebacks to Hamza’s teasing, while Sramana quietly relaxed, giggling into her dupatta.
Uzair sat directly across from you, his dark, intense eyes tracking your every move, every laugh, and every sharp retort. He looked completely smitten, utterly captivated by how effortlessly you commanded the room.
When night fell and it was time to leave, the atmosphere was thick with warmth. Because it was late, Ulfat Bhabhi commanded, "Hamza, gaadi nikalo. In dono ko safe ghar chhor kar aao."
Hamza jingled the car keys with a grin. "Ji, Bhabhi. Hukum sir aankhon par."
Just as they were walking to the SUV, Uzair casually stepped out of the shadows, throwing a black shawl over his shoulders. "Main bhi chal raha hoon," he announced, his voice a low drawl.
Hamza smirked, seeing right through him. "Kyun bhai? Abhi toh poori dopahar poore Lyari ka chakkar kaat kar aaye ho. Thake nahi?"
Uzair shot Hamza a sharp, warning glare. "Gaadi chala tu, zyada dimaag mat chala."
The drive back was filled with light banter, but you could feel Uzair’s gaze on you through the rearview mirror the entire time. When the SUV finally pulled up to your gate, Sramana practically scrambled out, whispering a quick, polite, "Thank you so much, Allah Hafiz!" before running inside to give you guys space.
You stepped out of the car, smoothing down your outfit, and turned to look at Uzair, who had stepped out with you. The cool night breeze blew a strand of hair across your face.
Uzair walked up close, his massive frame blocking out the streetlights, casting a protective shadow over you. "Toh..." he murmured, a slow, devastatingly charming smile breaking across his face. "Haveli mein darr toh nahi laga?"
"I told you before, Uzair Sahab," you replied, tilting your chin up with a playful smirk. "I don't scare easily. The food was amazing, and your family is lovely."
"Aur main?" Uzair stepped a fraction closer, his voice dropping into a deeper, dangerously intimate register that made your heart skip a heavy beat. His eyes locked onto yours, full of unadulterated interest. "Main accha nahi laga?"
You felt a blush creeping up your neck, but you refused to back down. "You? You were surprisingly well-behaved. No ghunghat required."
Uzair let out a low, rough chuckle, his eyes crinkling at the corners. He reached out, his fingers brushing against your silver earring for a fleeting, electric second. "Chalo, dil mein jaan aayi. Warna mujhe laga aaj fir se daant padegi." He leaned in slightly, his dark eyes softening completely. "Kal college se free kab ho rahi ho?"
"Main lene aaunga. Ek date planned hai. Mana mat karna," he said, his tone a mix of a command and a gentle plea. Before you could answer, he gave you a lingering, deep look that made your stomach flip, murmured a soft "Khuda Hafiz," and slid back into the car.
As the SUV drove away, you stood at the gate, a genuine, fluttering smile on your lips. You had to admit it to yourself—you were starting to like him. A lot.
The next day at exactly 2:55 PM, the sleek black SUV was already idling outside your college gates. The students whispering and staring gave away his presence long before you even reached the road.
Uzair was leaning against the car, looking incredibly handsome in a crisp white pathani suit. The moment his eyes found you in the crowd of exiting students, his entire face lit up. He didn't care who was watching; to him, the entire world had faded into background noise.
He opened the passenger door for you with the utmost respect. "Assalamualaikum," he murmured gently as you slid in.
"Walaikum Assalam. Where are we going?" you asked, curious.
"Ek aisi jagah jahan koi hume disturb na kare," he said, driving away from the bustling city lanes.
The drive away from the college gates felt entirely different from your usual chaotic commute. Uzair drove with a relaxed confidence, his dark eyes occasionally darting away from the road to steal a glance at you.
He had taken you to a quiet, upscale rooftop restaurant overlooking a calmer side of the city—a spot he had completely cleared out so you wouldn't be bothered by the typical market crowds or whispering onlookers. The table was piled high with your favorite street foods, elegantly served alongside traditional sweets.
Throughout the afternoon, the dynamic between you two was effortless. You didn't hold back your sharp wit, and Uzair absolutely thrived on it. Every time you delivered a quick-witted comeback, he would let out a low, rough laugh, his eyes crinkling at the corners with genuine delight. He listened to your stories about college, your rants about difficult assignments, and your banter about Sramana's dramatic panic attacks with an intensity that made you feel like you were the only person in the room. The date ended on an incredibly good note, filled with shared laughter and a lingering, unspoken tension as he dropped you home before sunset.
But after that day? Uzair Baloch turned into a certified lost puppy.
The fierce, imposing gangster who ruled the streets of Lyari suddenly found himself completely at the mercy of your schedule. Everywhere you went, a certain sleek black SUV wasn't too far behind. If you went to the local library, Uzair would be parked across the street. If you and Sramana went to grab gola ganda after class, you’d spot him leaning against a wall nearby, casually chatting with his boys but keeping his eyes locked entirely on you.
And because Uzair went everywhere you went, his inner circle had no choice but to tag along.
It became a hilariously common sight in the neighborhood: you walking down the street, followed by a small, incredibly dangerous entourage trying their best to look casual. Hamza Ali Mazari would be leaning against a lamppost, cracking up at how whipped his partner was. Donga and Siyahi, usually terrifying figures in the underworld, would be standing around awkwardly, holding shopping bags or waiting for orders while Uzair just stared at you with a goofy, lovestruck smile.
"Bhai, sach mein... pure Lyari mein humara khauf hai, aur yahan hum dhoop mein khade hoke larki ka wait kar rahe hain," Siyahi would mutter under his breath, adjusting his jacket.
Donga would chuckle, patting his shoulder. "Chup kar, Siyahi. Agar Uzair Bhai ne sun liya na, toh tere se hi pura market ka chakkar katwayenge. Dekh toh sahi kaise piche piche ghoom rahe hain."
Hamza would just shake his head with a grin, calling out, "Oye Uzair! Chal na yaar, bhabhi toh chali gayi andar. Ab kya gate ko dekhta rahega?"
Little by little, despite your best efforts to remain guarded and independent, the heavy walls around your heart began to melt. You started looking forward to seeing that black SUV. You found yourself smiling whenever you caught him watching you, and you’d even tell the street vendors to give him and his exhausted boys free cups of tea and you would secretly pay for them. He was powerful, dangerous, and fiercely protective, but around you, he was completely defenseless.
Then came a rainy Tuesday afternoon.
You were walking out of your college gate, expecting the usual sight of Uzair leaning against the car door, waiting to flash his devastating smile. But when he stepped out of the vehicle, something was different. His movements were slightly stiff. As he reached out to open the door for you, the sleeve of his kurta shifted, revealing a thick, stark white bandage tightly wrapped around his forearm.
Your heart instantly dropped into your stomach. A cold wave of panic washed over you.
"Uzair," you said, your voice sharp as you stopped dead in your tracks, ignoring his outstretched hand. "What is that?"
Uzair quickly tried to pull his sleeve down, offering a casual, dismissive shrug. "Kuch nahi hai, rani. Bas ek chhota sa scratch hai. Chalo, baitho gaadi mein—"
"Don't 'kuch nahi hai' me!" you snapped, your voice cracking slightly as the reality hit you. You stepped closer, grabbing his uninjured wrist and forcing him to look at you. You knew his world was violent, but seeing physical proof of it shook you to your core. "Yeh bandage kis liye hai? Tum kisi lafde mein the? Koi gang war scuffle tha?!"
Behind him, Hamza, Donga, and Siyahi exchange quiet, serious looks, stepping back to give you two space.
"Answer me, Uzair!" you demanded, your eyes burning with sudden tears. The anger was masking a deep, overwhelming fear of losing him. "Tumhe samajh nahi aata? Agar tumhe kuch ho gaya toh?! Tum har waqt dushmanon ke beech ghoomte ho, aur yahan mujhe darr lagta hai! Shauk hai kya tumhe yeh sab karne ka?"
As a hot tear finally escaped and rolled down your cheek, Uzair’s entire tough-guy demeanor crumbled. The sight of your tears completely shattered him. He didn't care about the scuffle, his wound, or the fact that his top lieutenants were watching.
He stepped into your space, his large, uninjured hand gently coming up to cup your face, his thumb softly wiping away the tear. His dark eyes were wide, swirling with a mixture of pain, yearning, and an absolute, deep-rooted devotion.
"Tum darti ho mere liye?" Uzair whispered, his voice incredibly low, thick with raw emotion. He leaned his forehead down close to yours, his breath warm against your skin. "Mat ro, jaan. Tumhari aankhon mein aansu dekh kar mera kaleja phat jaata hai. Yeh zakhm kuch nahi hai... tumhare in aansuon se zyada dard mujhe kisi goli se nahi hoga."
You let out a shaky sob, your hands clutching the fabric of his kurta. "Toh mat kiya karo na yeh sab... mujhe sach mein bohot darr lagta hai, Uzair."
Uzair’s grip on your cheek tightened gently, his gaze locking onto yours with an intensity that felt entirely holy. He couldn't hold it back anymore. The lost puppy, the pining, the endless following—it all culminated in this exact, quiet moment under the grey sky.
"Main nahi karunga... tum jo kahogi main wahi karunga," Uzair confessed, his voice trembling with the sheer weight of his love. "Puri duniya ek taraf, aur tum ek taraf. Main tumse bohot mohabbat karta hoon. Dil, jaan, sab kuch tumhare naam kar chuka hoon pichle ek mahine se. Main tumhare bina nahi jee paunga."
Your heart hammered wildly against your ribs. Looking into his vulnerable, worshipful eyes, the last of your doubts vanished into thin air.
"Main bhi," you whispered back, a fresh tear falling as a genuine, beautiful smile broke through your panic. "Main bhi tumse bohot mohabbat karti hoon, Uzair. Isiliye itna gussa aata hai."
Uzair let out a breathless, triumphant laugh, pulling you into a tight, fierce embrace that completely shielded you from the rest of the world. Behind him, Hamza smiled, shaking his head, while Donga and Siyahi finally let out sighs of relief.
The boss was finally happy, and Lyari’s fiercest leader had officially found his queen.
Uzair stood there under the pouring grey sky, holding you so tightly it felt as though he were trying to fuse your soul with his. The rain hammered against the roof of the SUV and splashed around your feet, but inside the circle of his arms, there was only a warm, consuming quiet.
Behind his back, Hamza casually slung an arm over Siyahi’s shoulder, a massive grin splitting his face. "Dekha? I told you, bhai was a goner the moment she told him to wear a ghunghat," Hamza whispered loudly over the sound of the rain.
Donga let out a low chuckle, nudging them both. "Chalo chalo, let’s give them some space before Uzair Bhai remembers we are standing here and assigns us to guard duty in the middle of a storm."
As the boys quietly piled back into the backup vehicle, Uzair slowly pulled away just enough to look down at your face. His thumbs gently stroked your wet cheeks, his dark eyes absolutely brimming with an emotion so intense it bordered on reverence.
"Suno," he murmured, his deep gravelly voice dropping to a rare, fragile register. "Aaj ke baad, Lyari mein kya, poori duniya mein koi aisa lafda nahi hoga jisme main apni jaan halke mein loon. Ab meri jaan meri nahi rahi, rani. Yeh tumhari amanat hai."
You let out a watery, breathless laugh, burying your face against his crisp white kurta one last time before letting him guide you into the warmth of the passenger seat. The drive back to your house was quiet, but it wasn't the heavy, tense silence of before. Your fingers were tightly intertwined with his uninjured hand over the gear shift, and every time the car stopped at a signal, Uzair would lift your hand to his lips, kissing your knuckles with an unhurried, deeply protective devotion.
The weeks that followed their confession transformed the dynamic of Lyari entirely. Uzair didn't just love you; he worshipped the very ground you walked on. The black SUV was no longer a shadow following you in secret; it was your personal escort.
If you wanted to study late at the library, Uzair would have the entire street cleared of loud vendors so you could focus. If Sramana mentioned she was craving a specific street food from the other side of Karachi, Donga would arrive at your doorstep within thirty minutes, holding steaming packages with a polite, "Bhabhi, bhai ne bheja hai."
Your house became a fortress of respect. Neighbors who used to whisper about the young unmarried girls at your home now lowered their heads in deep reverence whenever you passed. But through it all, you remained exactly who you were—sharp-tongued, fiercely independent, and completely unafraid to put Uzair in his place whenever his gangster ego flared up. And Uzair absolutely loved it. He would sit in meetings with heavy political leaders, look completely terrifying, and then instantly soften the moment your name popped up on his phone screen.
The grand courtyard of the Baloch Haveli was bathed in the warm, golden glow of fairy lights and floating candles. The occasion was a massive celebration—a formal family gathering to mark a year of peace in the district, and more importantly, your official place beside Uzair.
The air was thick with the rich aroma of mutton biryani, roasting kebabs, and sweet zafrani kheer. Music played softly in the background, competing with the loud, booming laughter of Rehman Dakait, who was sitting on a plush charpai, deeply engaged in a conversation with the elders.
You stood near the marble fountain in the center of the courtyard, wearing an exquisite, heavy white traditional suit that Uzair had personally selected for you. Your silver jhumkas caught the light as you laughed, holding a small plate of sweets.
Right beside you was Sramana.
But this wasn't the trembling, terrified Sramana from a year ago. The girl who used to hide behind your shoulder at the mere mention of a weapon was currently dressed in a stunning royal blue lehenga, her posture straight, her chin held high. Frequent visits to the Haveli and being under the direct protection of the Baloch family had completely shattered her shell. She had grown out of her people-pleasing anxieties, walking through the heavily guarded corridors with an easy, confident grace.
"I’m just saying," Sramana said, casually popping a kaju katli into her mouth and pointing her spoon toward the entrance. "If the caterers don't bring out the hot naans in the next five minutes, I am going to go full karate on them. I learned from the best, after all."
You laughed, nudging her shoulder. "Look at you. Kahan woh ladki jo darr ke maare kapkapati thi, aur kahan ab. I’ve created a monster."
"You created a confident woman," Sramana corrected with a brilliant, bright smile, her eyes sparkling.
Before you could reply, a deep, heavy pair of footsteps approached from behind. A large, solid arm slid smoothly around your waist, pulling you back against a broad chest clad in a matching white sherwani. The familiar scent of expensive cologne and tobacco enveloped you instantly.
"Meri jaan..." Uzair murmured against your hair, his voice low and possessive as he kissed the side of your head. He looked down at you, his eyes completely dark with that familiar, intense devotion that had never faded for a single day. "Puri mehfil mein bas tum hi chamak rahi ho. Mera toh dimaag ghoom raha hai tumhe dekh kar."
You tilted your head back, looking up at his sharp jawline and the heavy silver ring on his finger resting against your waist. "Uzair, control yourself. Sab dekh rahe hain."
"Dekhne do," Uzair scoffed softly, a proud, dangerous smirk on his lips as his grip tightened around you. "Puri duniya ko pata hona chahiye ki Uzair Baloch kiske saamne jukhta hai."
Right then, Hamza Ali Mazari strolled over, a crisp maroon linen kurta hanging perfectly on his broad shoulders. He had a glass of sherbet in his hand, his eyes instantly tracking over to Sramana. The usual playful, mocking smirk he kept for Uzair completely vanished the moment his eyes landed on her.
Hamza stepped into the circle, his gaze lingering on Sramana’s confident stance. "Assalamualaikum, Sramana ji," Hamza said, his voice dropping into a remarkably smooth, charming register. "Aaj toh aap bilkul... kya kehte hain English mein... stunning lag rahi hain."
A year ago, Sramana would have choked on her breath and hidden behind you. But today? She turned to face Hamza fully, raising a perfectly groomed eyebrow, a beautiful, teasing smile playing on her lips.
"Walaikum Assalam, Hamza ji," Sramana replied smoothly, looking him straight in the eye without a shred of hesitation. "Tareef ke liye shukriya. Lekin aapka yeh dialougewbaazi har ladki par chalta hoga, mere saamne thoda asli tareef seekh kar aaiye."
Hamza blinked, completely caught off guard by her sharp, confident retort. He let out a sudden, loud chuckle, his eyes widening with absolute fascination as he looked at her. He rubbed the back of his neck, thoroughly smitten. "Oho... lagta hai bhabhi ki sangat ka asar bohot gehra hua hai. Pura firecracker ban gayi ho."
"Fierce logon ke sath rehkar thoda toh seekhna hi padta hai," Sramana said, giving him a playful wink before turning back to the sweet counter.
Uzair watched the exchange and let out a low, rough chuckle, leaning his chin heavily against your shoulder as you both watched Hamza stand there, completely dazed and staring at Sramana like a lost puppy—the exact same way Uzair had a year ago.
"Dekha?" Uzair whispered in your ear, his breath warm and loving. "Humare khandaan ki yahi khubi hai... hum Baloch mard jab kisi se mohabbat karte hain na, toh bas unke ghulam ban jaate hain."
You turned slightly in his arms, wrapping your hands around his neck, looking into the eyes of the man who ruled Lyari with an iron fist but handled your heart like glass.
"Aur main is ghulam ko kabhi azaad nahi karne wali," you whispered back with a soft smile.
Uzair’s eyes softened into pure, unadulterated adoration, pulling you into a deep, warm embrace under the starlit Lyari sky, completely content in the kingdom he had built entirely for you.
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