Livid Guardian's Endless Coddling

In the morning,

Noor quickly completed her breakfast and kept her spoons down. She looked at her grandparents, parents, and her elder sister for some attention.

Noah and Norah looked at each other sipping theirs after breakfast tea. Grandparents were still eating while Naira stabbed her salad and left her spoon down.

Naira tilted her head to look carefully at her little sister. "Have you decided to marry?"

Noor was surprised and asked back, "How did you know? Did the Young Master tell you?"

"It's written all over your face, Sweetheart," Norah responded to the question.

The grandparents got excited thinking they would get to see great-grandchildren.

Noor pouted. She wanted to tell it herself. Despite everyone knowing, she took a breath and spoke, "Grandpa, grandma, Dad, Mom, and Sister…"

Everyone gave a nod to her in response for her to continue what she had to tell her decision.

"I have the freedom to choose when and how I would like to get married. Haven't I?"

Grandfather Wood responded dotingly, "Of course, my princess."

Noor flashed him a smile and saw Noah and Norah nod at her. She continued, "Young Master also said it will be my decision and he won't force me into anything."

Naira complained to Norah pointing at Noor, "Mom, look. She is bullying me." 

Noor giggled, understanding her sister is single, talking about her relationship would be bullying her sister. "Listen to me, sister."

Naira pretended to be sulking but nodded.

"So I told him about my decision last night but he turned me down." Noor saw everyone's expression change. She quickly continued before any misunderstanding could arise, "He asked me to think more, let you guys know, ask your opinion and then go to him. Sooooo..." Her voice trailed.

Elder's fell silent while Naira hugged her younger sister and announced, "I need to look for a gown for my sister's wedding." Then she advised, "You ask Aunt Aria and Snow for your wedding dress. They will get you the most sultry one."

Grandparents looked at each other and smiled. They always loved Arsh. Hearing how heedful he was about every detail in Noor's life, they had no objection, "We support you, Noor." The duo's weak, soft voice sounded.

Noor flashed them a loving smile, "Thank you, Grandma, Grandpa…"

Then her eyes landed on the couple. Norah stayed quiet so that she could show her support to her husband so she waited for Noah to speak.

Noah watched Noor. He still felt it was yesterday when he was driving his little girls to school. It was such an important decision and marrying her off at the age of 22 felt too early. Noah also knew he would say early even if she is 30. He knew Arsh, he knew the Morgan family, more importantly, Noor would go to the house which was practically next to theirs.

He simply asked to know her opinion, "Noor, don't you think you are too young?"

Noor tilted her head hearing the question. Truthfully she never thought of it. "I don't know what is the right age to marry, Dad. I never thought of it that way. Won't I have all the freedom which I have now?" She genuinely asked, thinking if she had missed something.

Noah chuckled. Sometimes it was so nice to see the world so simple and live life uncomplicated. "With your soon-to-be husband and in-laws, I am afraid you will be spoiled rotten and forget us."

The rest chuckled while Noor gave a thought and asked for more clarity, "Is that a yes?"

"You should go and ask your Young master." Noah chuckled for 'Young master.' He was curious to know if Noor ends up calling Young master even after marriage.

Norah wished her luck, "All the best, Noor."

Noor flashed a sweet. Since it was Saturday, she thought she could go out with Arsh after meeting him. So she started to think about which dress she should wear.

Naira asked after she messaged her manager to keep a beautiful gown ready for the wedding reception and a set of designs for the bridesmaid. "Have you guys… No, let me correct myself. Have you chosen when to get married, Noor?" She meant, Noor will rule and Arsh will nod his head. "Or, will elders have to choose for you two?"

Everyone's attention fell on Noor who promptly said her plan, "Nothing is fixed yet. Sister Snow has a wish for a double wedding. And I liked the idea of it. So it will probably be in five months. Is that alright, Dad, mom?"

Naira thought about keeping her schedule free to help Snow and Noor with the arrangements.

Noah fell into deep thought. He had thought he would get to arrange a grand wedding for his daughter. He wanted to put up his request but it's about her happiness so, "Whatever makes you happy."

Noor glowed like a thousand watt light. She went around the table and hugged him, "I love you, Dad."

An envious tone sounded, "My daughter forgot me so soon." Norah sighed. Noor jumped the ship and gave her mother a big tight hug.

Then Noor exploded the bomb, asking politely, "Do you guys want to come to the marriage registration bureau with us today?"

Noah and Norah choked on their tea, Grandparents were shocked and Naira doubted her ears.

Noah stood up abruptly and demanded, "What is going on in your head?"

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave us?" Norah couldn't believe Noor Wood who was famous for being slow was getting married in less than two months of dating. 

'Did the earth rotate in a different direction?'

Noor was startled hearing their high-pitched voice. She breathed to calm down as she thought if she decided something was wrong. She carefully answered the questions one by one, "Dad, I want to two days celebrate. One for my marriage anniversary. One for my wedding anniversary." 

If they register the marriage after the wedding, she didn't find it as joyous as this way. This idea came to her because she always saw Aria and Alan celebrating two days. "One celebration with the Young master and another with everyone." Just like Aria and Alan. 

Isn't it good to have more celebrations in a year to enjoy?

Noah: "..."

He felt like he didn't know his daughter at all. It was in a good way.

Noor looked at Norah who was speechless too, "Mom, when did I say I will leave. I will be here until the wedding."

Elders: "..."

Naira covered her mouth to control her laughter hearing the last one. She didn't know if she should call Noor dumb or innocent. "My dear sister, you will officially become the wife of Arsh Morgan if you register the marriage. He can demand you to live with him."

Noor hadn't thought of that. She mused for a few seconds and shrugged her shoulders, "Young Master will listen to me. He won't force me to do anything." She had too much confidence in him.

Naira couldn't hold back and burst into laughter, "I love you, little sister. Which world are you from? I doubt you are from here." She said between laughter.

Noor: ".."

Noah and Norah sat down without knowing what to say. In their opinion, Arsh had brought this upon himself by spoiling her, letting her do as she wanted. So it was time he should see the results of his actions.

Without a proper reason, they can't even stop her. So, Noah responded after a deep breath, "If your Young Master agrees for that, go ahead and come home. Remember this, I won't let you go before the wedding."

Actually, he wasn't serious about his last words. He wanted to see if Arsh was still capable of letting her have her way.

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