Dedicated to bloomatdusk and big19boss

" Welcome, Dear Readers.

I am glad that you are here.

And you all will be excited to hear the guests of today, none other than... "

(pause)

" Me "

I giggled.

" You must be thinking what kind of joke it is, but it is the truth. "

" Well, well, well. " 

I turned to look at the people coming towards me.

" OMG! " I screamed.

I ran to them and gave them a tight hug.

" Please welcome, Priyanshi Kathal and Khushi Mishra, my friends. "

" HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU... " They started singing while we trio laughed in between.

" Thank you so much. " I replied and hugged them again.

" How are you both? " I asked them.

" Look at us, Iram. Our expressions are enough to tell how we are. " Khushi replied.

" Where is our party? " Priyanshi asked.

" OMG! All due parties added to be a great grand party. " I winked.

" Don't you dare say that your walima is our due party. " Pri( Priyanshi ) said as if reading my mind.

I huffed!

" Fine. Someday for sure. " I replied and ask them to sit on the decorated cyan green color couch.

 " Finally we got a chance to take an interview with you for our readers. " BB ( Khushi (BigBoss)) said rubbing her hands with a smirk.

" Yes, after all, who else can take better interview of her than us, right Iram? " Pri said taking her mobile out.

" Well, dear readers, we both will try our best to ask the best questions ever and make you all know, who Iram really is. So, Iram, we will take some fun quiz with you and the result will be announced at the last. " I smiled.

" But before that just some random questions by us. " Pri said. I nodded.

"1st, Do you have a secret kink? " Pri asked.

I looked at them shocked.

Literally my eyes popped out from the socket, like in the cartoon.

" Seriously guys! " I said.

" Ohh come on! We are not here to ask you your favorite color or what kind of heels do you prefer, even we won't get such chances again, so, please. "

I bite my lips and calculated my answer in my mind.

" No. " I said simply.

" Are you sure? " Pri asked with a smirk.

" Yes, I don't have any secret kink. " I replied with a smile.

" A place you wish to travel to? " Pri asked.

" Of course, Dubai. " I replied.

" Just that? " BB asked as she saw Pri glaring me.

" Okay, okay... Dubai, NYC, and Paris. " I smiled winking them.

" That's better. " BB and Pri said at the same time making me giggle.

" What is the sweetest thing someone has said to you or done for you? "

" OMG! I need to think of it now. " I closed my eyes, thinking of the answer.

*forcing my brain to help me*

" Well, I guess, the birthday wishes you both sent to me with a lovely letter containing all the emotions and fun moments we shared, I guess that the sweetest thing for me. " 

" Aww! "

" And... and whenever I read them again, all our moments be it laughing or smirking or my cliffhanger scene, all comes in front of my eyes. That's really heart touching. "

" Yes, true. " They nodded and we shared a group hug.

" And..and.." I said again.

Finally, my brain worked!

" What now? "

" I just got reminded of someone, not revealing the name though, but that person said that I am really blessed and it is special compliment to me. "

" Ohh! " They said.

Till, 'Ohh!' was okay but soon it sounded like 'Aww' followed by giggles.

" Okay, so next, Who is your favorite character from 'HIS SOUL MY HEART' and why? "

" Well, for me every character is favorite but still the couple and Ahmed... wait, no, Dadu was at his best. But then Junaid and my friends... " I started but then confused to choose one. I pouted at the end.

" Fine. Let's skip this question, she will name everyone. " BB said.

" But I know that you love Junaid's character right? " I asked BB.

BB nodded showing me her best smile ever. 

Can I take the picture, please?

*click*

" Who did you enjoy writing the most among all the characters? "

" I guess the brothers, Ahmed and Mohsin, and the friends. Their role was a mixture of all, like sarcasm, and enjoying type, also how they joined hands to make their siblings together forever. And the friends did their best, especially in teasing parts."

" Yeah, correct. " They both nodded.

" Is there any character whom you relate to the most? "

" Of course, what you read about Iram in the book is totally me. I imagined myself in her place and wrote all the thoughts and emotions. "

" Even your name matched with that. "

I smirked and looked down.

" What was the inspiration that made you write all the stories? "

" I just had thought of some plots and scenes, connecting all of them I created few books. Although the best inspiration for writing is always by the readers, their compliments and likes. Whenever I get time, I read 'HSMH' all over again and with the comments and that really makes me smile and happy internally, so, that compels me to write something better than before which attracts the readers more, that entertains them as well as me. Enjoying writing is the true character of a writer. If I enjoy writing it, I am sure you all love reading it. "

" True. "

" Agreed. "

" After writing so many books, would you want to change anything in any book? "

" Nah, itni mushkil se toh complete ki hai ek book, no changes ab, jo likh diya, likh diya. "

( No, I completed one book with so much difficulty, no changes, once written, written. )

We laughed.

" Seriously, Meenji. " Pri said.

" Oh Gosh! How much I waited for hearing this again after years it seems. " I said in relief.

" Right, I get it, Junguwinim. " BB said.

" I loving it! " I winked and placed my chin on my hands placed like sepal of a flower and smiled.

" Ohh! Wait, let me click your pic. " BB said and clicked my pic in her favorite pose.

" Okay, so next, What do you think of your characters in 'HSMH'? "

" I just want them in real. Moreover, I want, either Ayaan or Junaid to come in my life soon. I love them. I will marry one of them. " I smiled.

" No, Junaid is mine. " BB replied.

" Okay, at least Ayaan is mine, right? " I giggled.

" Yes, you can take him. " 

" And what about me? " Pri asked.

" You have Caleb right? " I winked who was confused.

" You will know in 'CUDDLE'. " I winked.

" Okay, so, What are your future plans? " BB looked at Pri with a weird face

" I almost felt this question should be asked to her after she is married. You know, kids and all... " 

" Seriously! " I glared at them who were giggling.

" You answer. " Pri said.

" Updating many chapters whenever possible. Though, I am neet aspirant. I have my exam on 3rd May 2020. I hope this time my dreams get fulfilled. Ameen. Inshallah. " I continued,

" Not only me, but Priyanshi and Khushi are preparing for their respective exams which will be held in maybe next month or in May. So, please pray for us. "  We smiled.

" Okay, next. How do you feel while writing? I mean, what are the emotions that go through you while you're writing a sad part of a happy part of a tragic part? " Pri asked.

" Well, nowadays, I have noticed that I am having mood swings often. "

" You have them often, Meenji. " I glared at her but giggled.

" More often. If its a happy part, I am roaming in my house like I am proposed by someone that instant and when it's a sad part, I am moody and irritated all of a sudden. Even, sometimes to know that emotion while writing, I hear the same emotion songs, especially for sad and tragic parts, I hear soulful songs to make myself feel it and cry internally and whatever comes in my mind is what you read it. "

" OMG! "

" Is there something you would want in yourself which is in your characters? "

" I guess, I am happy with what I am. Even, Iram in 'HSMH' is me, so, I don't want anything else in me. "

" Do you plan on writing books from some other genre? "

" I am writing in spirituality and short stories, no other one. "

" Why? " BB asked.

" Just like that. It suits them better, I guess. " I shrugged my shoulders.

" And the last but not the least, which movie and songs do you feel connected to the most? "

" Bollywood or... " I asked.

" Any... "

" 'Dil Diyan Gallan' from Tiger Zinda Hai Bollywood movie is the song which is still ranked 1 in my playlist. I think, it kind of soothes my mind and my heart, cause while watching it in the theatre, I almost saw Iram and Ayaan from the book, and they were looking adorable. I don't know about others, but I was watching the scenes in the songs with a wide smile, a little blush, and shining eyes, as far as I remember. " I smiled widely.

" Now I got to know the story behind your craziness for this song. "

" And what about the movie? "

" Well, I am thankful to you Pri for sharing me the link of the movie, 'To all the boys I loved before'. The character of Lara Jean matches mine's with a high percentage. One of the common similarities, I remember now is that in the movie, she writes the letters for the person she is in love with and in my case, I depict all the boys I have/had a crush on as the male lead in some of my books. Be it Ayaan (HIS SOUL, MY HEART!), Mirhan (THE BILLIONAIRE COUPLE), Zamir (CUDDLE), and Ashfaq (ONE BRIDE, TWO GROOMS, THREE HEARTS!) and maybe two more characters in future in my upcoming books. "

" OMG! " They both said in unison.

" I can't believe this. " BB said.

" I want to know to whom these all characters are depicted? " Pri asked.

" Yeah. right, I too wanna know them. " BB said.

" Not here guys, but at the backstage for sure. " I winked.

Have patience! Have patience!

" Okay, so here we end the random questions. " Pri said passing the mobile to BB.

" And here we start those fun quiz, are you ready? " BB asked.

" I am ready. "

" How's the josh? "

" High, BigBoss. " I saluted her (Danguel) and then laughed at the question asked.

Danguel is a word used in the Korean army for the salute. Correct me if I am wrong, BigBoss.

BB and I got to know it from the famous Korean drama 'Descendants of the sun' and from knowing that we both love this drama, we are DOTS buddies. 

" Okay, so it's just for fun, don't take the results seriously, that's the 'WARNING' i can give you now. "

I nodded.

"The first question, Your birth month is? " BB asked.

" March " I replied.

" We could have answered that BB. " Pri said and I agreed.

" Okay then, I can skip the questions we know, but what about the readers? "

" Okay, got it. " I nodded.

" Which flavor you prefer the most for your birthday cakes? "

" Chocolate "

" Complete chocolate or a mixture of... " BB asked.

" Complete "

" The day of the week you were born..? "

" I guess, Friday... "

" The season you were born in...? "

" Spring "

" Do you like surprise parties? "

My right hand automatically reached my chin again as I started moving my fingers on my chin acting as if thinking something serious.

A difficult question for me, Man!

" Hmmm, not sure cause sometimes I love it and sometimes I hate it. So, no specific answer. " I answered.

" Does it bother you if a friend doesn't wish you 'Happy Birthday to you'? "

" Yes, it matters. "

" Of course, it does. " Pri replied to this question as well.

" Your year of birth ends with the number..? "

" 01 "

" I'll be giving options for this question. "

" Okay. " I nodded.

" What kind of birthday gift do you prefer?

A. Something funny

B. Something useful

C. Something emotionally meaningful "

" Something emotionally meaningful "

" Again, I'll give you options. Choose an ideal venue for your birthday party;

A. Restaurant / bar / nightclub

B. Amusement park

C. Park

D. Your house/farmhouse

E. Or you have any other idea, you can tell us. "

*my right hand on my chin*

" The best of the options can be an Amusement park. I won't tell from my side as said in E option, cause then it won't be surprised anymore. "

" I am feeling like I am Faridoon from Bollywood Hungama or Jimmy Fallon from The Tonight Show, taking interview of the stars. " BB said.

We laughed.

" Yes, you said these option questions the same way as him. " I said.

" And finally, do you enjoy celebrating your birthday? "

" Yes, of course! "

" Well, the questions end up here. "

" Pri, did you calculate the score? "

" Yes done. "

" Okay, tell me. "

" Its, 41/50 "

"OMG! " I almost screamed.

" I felt like I am getting board exam results. " I said.

They nodded and then Pri read the result.

" So, your result says, ... "

*hootings* *whistles*

" You are THE CREATOR. 

 You're known for your creative skills. Ruled by your need for self-expression, you are often said to live in the clouds as you love peace and tranquility, you love to travel ad serve others. 

You are an optimist, people respect your uplifting and motivational nature. You always treat people the way you want to treat, which leads you to make any friends. You fall in love easily and feel deeply but are angered when you feel you have been wronged. "

" Awww! " BB and I said together.

" Thank you so much. " I said.

*cough**cough*

" No Sorry, No Thank you; this rule should not be forgotten by you, Iram. " Pri said.

I zipped my lips before I say sorry.

" Well, another surprise quiz. " BB said.

" Don't say it this way. We are not in schools anymore for surprise tests. "

" Well, this is from us. This quiz is for you to know what will be the initials of your husband's name and surname. Thank us later Darling. " BB winked.

" And we are so good that we can even tell where you will meet him and at what age and the answer to the question if you both met already and so on. " Pri said and winked.

" OMG! I have astrologers here in the show. " I smiled.

" Yes girl, but there are many questions. " I gulped.

" Okay, I am ready. "

" Okay, we'll do them fast-fast as some questions are just yes/no types. " Pri said, taking the in-charge of the quiz now, after BB.

I nodded.

" Do you believe in destiny? Yes or no? "

" Yes. "

" Do you think there is really a past life? Yes or no? "

" No. "

" Complete the sentence, In a relationship, you like to......? "

" Any hint? "

" Okay, I'll give you options.

A. Show my love with romantic gestures to my partner.

B. Keep my independence and hang out with friends, listen to music and have fun.

C. Show my partner new things, places, etc. "

" A. "

" Pick an ideal way to meet a partner. Your options are,

A. Working/studying together.

B. Bumping into each other in the streets.

C. Meeting through friends. 

Wait, BB, do we know someone? " Pri said looking at me with a smirk.

I am going to beat her after the show. Be careful, Pri.

" Leave that, I will go for the option that says working and studying together. " I answered ignoring the smirks from my friends.

" Any reason? "

" Yes, I got that answer on an astrology website. "

"Ohh! Eagerly waiting... " Pri said teasing me.

*blush*

Dear cheeks, can't you both control yourselves for the show?

" Moving on, How would you describe your childhood in one word? 

A. Challenging.

B. Amazing.

C. Normal. "

" Challenging. "

" Any reason? "

" Yes. There were many ups and downs, be it family problems or my health problems. But the main reason is that I saw the evil world at a very young age and maybe that affected me mentally. The other reasons too play an important role and so, I guess, it was challenging. "

" Ohh! Sorry for asking. "

" It's okay. "

" Next one, How do you feel about mornings? "

" Well, it clearly depends on how early morning we're talking about. " I giggled.

"Smart " BB said.

" That I am kind of... " 

*Acting like shin chan, hands-on hairs, smiling...*

" Which of these is a high priority of yours in a partner? Options;

A. Active in social life.

B. Original and unique.

C. Make sound decisions. 

D. Compassionate. "

" Original and unique. I guess this option suits the most. "

" Suits your checklist, right? " Pri asked.

" Right. " I nodded.

" At the end of your life, what do you hope to say? Options;

A. I did everything I wanted to.

B. I was rich and successful.

C. I was well-loved. "

" Difficult one, but I would like to choose option C, I was well-loved. And the reason for this is that nowadays we all are stable enough to be rich and successful in our lives and fulfill all our wishes, but being well-loved is something you earn as a reward as not everyone gets love, only special people do. "

" Okay, well said. "

" Do you consider yourself a planner or an improviser? "

" I guess, a little of both, depending on the situations. "

" And finally, do you think your soulmate will find you soon? "

" He should. I am waiting here in hopes and signs and you know when I will meet him, I will cuff him with me, so that he won't leave me alone for this long again. "

" Okay, so now some questions on you..."

" Okay. "

" Your parents chose your name having in mind...

A. Its meaning,

B. A beloved relative/ friend's name

C. A movie/song/ a famous person's name "

" B option. My parents got me this name from their beloved friend. She was a policewoman and she met them as the patient, later turned out to be friends. "

" Ohh! "

" Yes. "

" Well, next one we can only answer as we know that you don't have a middle name, or is one? "

" You are correct, no middle name. "

" Have you had any romantic dreams once in your life? "

" Yes, while writing those romantic scenes between Ayaan and Iram, I had a few hints from there. "

" Ohhoo! " Both of them teased me.

*blushes*

" Look, she is blushing... " Pri said teasing me more.

" Well, for next we can only answer that. Yes, many people have mispronounced her name, I mean her real name. "

" Yes. "

" Well, the next three are the same types, as we know their answers even the readers, we can click the right options, and the next one... "

" Yes. "

" Do you know what you want from your life? Yes or no? "

" Yes. "

" Do you believe in love at first sight? "

" Maybe, sometimes yes, sometimes no. " I replied.

" Have you been in love? "

" No. "

" Liar. Forgot about him, Iram. " Pri said with her raised eyebrows.

I eyed her to close her mouth but she smirked and looked at BB to spill the beans. 

" Well, as you know, from 2019 she is using Instagram and there she met him... " Pri looked at me and smirked.

" Pri, stop now, I can tell her after the show... " I started.

" No, I want to tell. " Pri said...

" Okay, you can tell her but after the show... " I changed my facial expression to a sad pouted one and asked,

" Will you tell her even now. "

" Yes. " Pri replied and continued,

" She met him and she told me that when she crossed checked the qualities she wanted in her husband, it almost matched with him, just 3-4 qualities more left to cross-check. Maybe he could be our Jiju. " She whispered in Khushi's ear but it was audible enough.

" Okay, but elaborate that'him' " BB said.

" Well, his name is... " Pri started. I looked away from her in anger watching the people around listening with curiosity.

Let me tell you guys, his name may start with 'A', 'J', 'M', or 'S'. Now stop being crazy all of you.

I pouted thinking that.

" Is? " BB and the people presented screamed in excitement.

" Is...aa...umm... let it be or else she will cry now. "

" Thank God. " I breathe in relief.

" But, I will tell him directly about your feelings. "

I smiled and blushed but glared at the same time.

Pri laughed. 

" Ohkay, so anyone here to listen to the results... " BB said, taking the phone.

" Yes. " We all screamed.

" It seems like I am going to win Miss Universe... Say it now. " I interrupted her as my heartbeat increased.

" But as warned before, it's just for fun not real. " BB said.

" But still, maybe it goes real... " Pri said winking.

" HAPPY SPIRIT!

It seems your soulmate is someone playful and cheerful. You need someone who can keep up with you. Your soulmate is waiting for you. He may be just around the corner!

According to your answers, you're almost ready to recognize this person. Your mind and heart are aligned and open to that special connection. Don't think too much about it. Just keep doing what you're doing.

Love will surprise you! "

I nodded smiling widely.

" He will be older than you, though not much older, yet not around your age.

You will get a social and loyal soulmate. "

I smiled. 

Pri came beside me and side hugged me smiling.

It felt like I am meeting my soon to be in-laws and they agreed for the marriage.

" The first letter of your soulmate's name may be;

'C', 'E', 'P', 'V', 'X'

These letters represent social and sensitive people. It's likely your soulmate is someone you already know... However, the relationship will need time to develop. Once you two discover each other, your bond will be unbreakable!

Your soulmate will treat you like royalty (that is how they will see you!). They will be loyal and true, both to you and their ideals. " BB said and I looked at Pri with shock.

How can I get married when his name's initial is rare already?

" So, the first letter of your soulmate's last name may be;

'C', 'E', 'J', 'L', 'Z' 

These first letters add good friend qualities and the gift of communication to the person. They tend to be social butterflies, bringing optimism and joy into every interaction. "

I am super shocked now. Eyes popped out, mouth opened, and I guess my breath stopped for a while.

" I guess she will meet her husband in her dreams only. " Pri said.

" Agreed, rare name, it seems. " I nodded.

" You will marry your best friend. You will be in love with your best friends and end up marrying him. 

You will meet your soulmate in the neighborhood. You're an interesting mix between spontaneity and planning. You need someone who shares your same values, but at the same time, brings new experiences into your life. Your soulmate is waiting for you closer than you think ;) Pay attention! "

Closer than I think... Pay attention! ATTENTION!

I feel like searching the followers and the followings in my Instagram and ask each one are you interested in me?

As if they will answer to it without any weird and uncomfortable replies.

Thoughts apart!

" Best friend? Neighborhood? Seriously? " I said pouting.

They giggled.

" You will meet your soulmate when you will be around 26 to 29 years old. You feel more comfortable when you face a stable environment. After defining what you want from life, you will be ready to meet your 'one and only'.

Your patience is the key, you don't need to rush... Every experience will lead you to this person! "

" That's true. I will get married when I have a stable life. Then Patience Iram, Patience. " I said.

" Okay, so, another offer... " BB started.

" Do you want to know about your age when you will have your first kid or something related to your married life in the future? "

" NO! First of all, let me find this guy whose name starts with rare alphabets, then I will think of it. " I said. I gulped down as my mind was full of the result materials now.

I am in tension now.

Will I ever meet the love of my life?

Wow! A new title for my new book. ;)

" Okay then, here we end the quiz for you. " BB announced.

" Okay, so, thank you so much, dear readers for this precious time of yours to read this and I hope you all enjoyed reading it. 

Stay happy, Stay healthy,

Keep smiling, keep reading,

Bye Bye. " I said.

" HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU... "

The song played in the background and soon the chocolate cake came in the stage.

" Lets cut the cake. "

I sliced a small piece of the cake and made Pri and BB eat them. Pri and BB slice another small piece and made me eat it.

 Yummy! Lovely!

" Where is our selfie stick? " I asked and soon we were busy taking selfies.

 ❤❤😍😍💕💕