Match Not Made in Heaven

🎬 Episode 5 – “Plot Twist in the Aisle”

Scene 1: Daniyal’s Room – Late Night

Daniyal is lying on his bed, arms behind his head, staring at the ceiling like it’s going to give him answers. The room is dim, with fairy lights flickering lazily on the wall.

Enter Rayyan, Daniyal’s younger brother, holding a bowl of chips.

Rayyan:
“Planning your next drama or just dreaming of your fake dulhan?”

Daniyal (half-smiling):
“No drama tonight. Just… thinking. About Zoya.”

Rayyan (sits at edge of bed):
“Wah wah. Finally, the drama king got hit by Cupid.”

Daniyal:
“Shut up. I mean… she’s not that bad, you know?”

Rayyan:
“Bro, I told you this like three weeks ago. She’s smart, fun, has attitude, and she tolerates your face. What more do you want?”

Daniyal (chuckles):
“I just don’t know if she feels the same. What if I’m the only one getting… serious?”

Rayyan (mock-serious):
“Then you die alone with your romantic novels and regret.”

Daniyal (laughing):
“You’re so supportive.”

Rayyan (grinning):
“Seriously though, you need to find out—directly or indirectly. Don’t turn this into one of your unfinished dramas.”

Daniyal throws a cushion at him as Rayyan exits, still munching chips like a Greek philosopher.

Scene 2: Outside Zoya’s House – The Spy in Motion

The next morning, Saad lurks near the door in full mission mode. Hoodie on. Sunglasses, even though it’s cloudy. Holding a not-so-secret notepad that says: “Operation Rishta Reveal.”

Saad (to himself):
“Something’s off. She’s smiling too much these days. This is either real love or really bad acting.”

He follows Zoya discreetly — okay, not discreetly at all — to the library.

Scene 3: Library Surprise – Sparks and Books

Zoya steps into the calm, quiet library, surrounded by the smell of books and wooden shelves. As she walks past the romance section… she spots Daniyal. Sitting on a beanbag. Reading a romantic novel. 👀

Zoya (teasing):
“Didn’t know you’re into tragic love stories. Plot twist: you’re actually soft?”

Daniyal (caught off guard, hides the book slightly):
“Well… some stories are worth the softness. And you? Came here to eat burgers?”

Zoya (with a sarcastic smile):
“Totally. This place has the best fries in fiction.”

They both laugh. Daniyal stands and gestures toward a shelf.

Daniyal:
“Come on. I’ll show you some books you might like. I come here a lot.”

Zoya (a little surprised):
“Really? I didn’t expect you to be a reader.”

Daniyal:
“I didn’t expect you to be this funny either. We both have secrets.”

They walk side by side through the aisles, joking and chatting, clearly more comfortable now. There’s something warm in the air — not forced anymore.

Suddenly, Zoya looks at him seriously.

Zoya:
“So tell me, Mr. Library Lover… how long do we have to keep pretending we’re a lovey-dovey couple?”

Daniyal (stops walking, looks at her):
“If you want… we can stop pretending.”

Zoya pauses, confused but intrigued.

Zoya:
“What do you mean?”

Daniyal (softly):
“I mean… you’re not that bad. And I think you’re also starting to think I’m not that bad. So maybe… just maybe… we might actually make a good match. For real.”

Zoya blinks. For a moment, she looks shocked. Then blushes. Smiles softly. But quickly puts on a fake confident look.

Zoya:
“Hmm… I’ll think about it.”

Daniyal (smiling):
“Take your time. Just don’t reject me with that dramatic background music you always imagine.”

They both chuckle.

Scene 4: The Spy Behind the Shelf

Little do they know… Saad is standing behind the bookshelf. Jaw dropped. Notebook in hand.

Saad (muttering):
“What in the Wattpad is happening here? These two are ACTUALLY falling for each other!”

He grins like a villain who just uncovered a scandal.

Saad:
“No more hiding. It’s time to confront these two… in front of everyone.”

He puts his sunglasses back on — because why not — and walks out with a mission.

To be continued…