And the record [of deeds] will be placed [open], and you will see the criminals fearful of that within it, and they will say, "Oh, woe to us! What is this book that leaves nothing small or great except that it has enumerated it?" And they will find what they did present [before them]. And your Lord does injustice to no one.

18:49
__________________________

*Alisha's pov*

I'm glad that Asher don't dislike shopping.He agreed at once . I discoved that he doesn't have any idea about girl's accessories nor dresses.I wonder how much time he took to buy me that ring and braclet.

I always take someone's opinion in shopping, I like to shop with others views like I can have what I like anytime but if someone is with you ,giving their high time ,his/her choice should have some importance.

Me pointing towards te bluish green shirt,"How's that?"

Asher lifting his face to that one," That blue one? I though this is boy's color."

I giggled ," And what is the color for girls?"

Asher, "Pink?"

Me lifting my eye-brows,"And who said that?"

Asher ," It's a common saying." He smiled childishly.

Me,"Anyone can wear any color."

Asher ," Oh I forgot I'm talking to a designer." he winked.

We both laughed.

Asher moving towards that shirt I liked " If you like that , go for it."

Me," It's fine just.Do you like this ?"

Asher looking at me " I have no idea about girls things especially about dresses."

I smiled and said " Let's move then.."

We moved to other shops ,at last he took me to his favourite hotel.

He told so many specialities of that hotel ,I imagined it as some lavishly designed ,well-standardized or a five star hotel.

But then he stopped the car near a small broken hotel.

I though something happened wrong with this car.

He came to open the car's door on my side.

Asher lowered his neck to see me and asked, " Aren't you coming? "

I asked, " Is this that hotel you were talking about? "

He nodded with a wide smile. He seems to be happy but I was shocked.

We entered, he called in a high cheering voice"Akbar uncle... . "

An old poor man in his late fifties came out. He had wrinkles all over his face wearing a white and black dress with a cook's hat on top.

So he is the cook here.

As soon he came out Asher run towards him and hugged him.

Asher, " Assalam O Alikum Uncle, how're you? "

Old man hugging him back, " Wailikum Assalam son, Where we're you for so long? "

Asher, " I'm sorry I was so busy for two months.But honestly I missed you and your delicious tea. "

Old man kissed him on the forehead. And told him to sit he will bring the tea.

Asher turned over seeing me, I was just standing on the door, he asked to me come forward.

That old man saw me and asked Asher, " Don't tell me you got married? "

Asher nodded with a smile. He introduced me to that old man ," Meet my wife,Alisha Asher."

I've been listening my name with his by him for the really first time.It literally sounds great!

I smiled unconsciously.

Old man gleeful smile was telling that got so happy, he moved towards me, " Assalam O Alikum. Glad to see you! Please sit. " He pointed towards a table with two seats.

I replied and smiled back, " Waillikum Assalam. "

Asher and me got settled.

Old man left to the room from where he came that was probably the kitchen.

I felt shock and we sat there quiet for five minutes.

Then Asher asked , " Do you want to see the most beautiful place here? "

Me surprisingly , " Is there any good place too? "

Asher got silent.And again we are quie.

I know it's a bit rude but what else he want me to see? This place is so old and haunted .

Old man again came after ten minutes with two cups of tea.

I literally didn't like that tea. It was so dark and tasteless. Still Asher said to the old man that it's the best tea in the whole city, he is no more tired after having it.

Is he lying or what?

I can't even swallow that but Asher seems to be enjoying that old man's company.

Asher to the old man, " We will love to have dinner here. "

Whhatt?? I can't even swallow this worst tea and he said we are having the dinner here too?

I stared at him but he didn't notice. How can I stop him in front of that man?

Think ..think ...think..Alisha..

Asher and the old man kept talking for almost fifteen minutes there. I didn't get the chance to say anything. How to stop him from doing so.

If the food came I will surely not going to eat it. This place doesn't even look hygienic. Don't know what made Asher like this place?

As soon as that man left Asher stood up looking at his watch saying," It's Isha time. The masjid is just next to it. Do you want to go or stay here? "

Me, " No...you go "

But what will I do here alone then at least in Masjid somebody would be there. I'll not pray there but will sit and wait for Asher. Also I want to get out of this place.

Me , " I'm comingg... "

He went to the gents section while the ladies section was on the other side. There was a wide tall gate with a golden written "Women's Praying Area".

The masjid was empty with one girl praying at the first row. Maybe this place is far then the residencial area .I sat on the last row took my phone out to check my messages.

My inbox was empty ->No new message, I put phone again in the bag.

When that girl completed her prayer she turned around. She have a mid height, scarf around her head, she took a book in her hand and as walked towards me I realised she's holding the Quran.

Girl with a smiling face , " Assalam O Alikum sis. "

Me, " Wailikum Assalam. "

I smiled back.

Girl, "Are you new here? I've not seen you here"

Me, " Yes I came here for the first time. "

Me, " You live here ? "

I know it's a stupid question.It just came out. I don't know why I asked that.

Girl laughed, " No... I come here everyday since I got shifted to an apartment nearly four years back. This place is so peaceful. "

Some more women started entering for prayer .

She sat leaving two seats next to me, started reciting the Quran, she got a beautiful voice, no doubt.I don't know from how long I haven't heard any verse. It makes me remember how I used to recite when I was so young.

I sat straight listening to her till I got the message.

Asher-> Waiting outside.

I went out which I don't want to .That soothing voice is so really giving me inner-peace plus that haunted hotel thing is making me angry.

Asher was standing at a distance from women's section, he was on call . I came near him, we stepped towards the hotel again. I don't want to go there again.

As soon he put down his cellphone, I said, "I don't want to eat here. "

He get shocked , " Why? "

"I don't like this place. ", Me rudely.

Asher, " How can I leave? I've already ordered. "

He paused, again continued " Try it once. You'll surely like that."

I am not going to eat anything here and that's final.

After five minutes our meal arrives. The Old man kept asking If we want anything else and Asher kept telling him he cooks really great. Well ...I don't think so!

Asher while eating, " Try this chicken. It tastes awesome. "

I ignored.

He again insisted after some time "Please have something. "

To which I replied "I'm not hungry anymore. "

He finished the meal and we left finally.

*Asher's pov*

I thought she will love that place, it's not lavishly designed but their service and especially their hospitality is great. That man was the best friend of my father. He is as a father to me.

I like meeting him. He used to tell me long stories about his memories with dad. If my dad would be alive he acts surely like him.They both were friends from school days.That's why I respect him.

I know that hotel is not what Alisha like to go but still that hotel has it's importance in my life.I wanted to tell her evrything about this but her mood made me quiet.

She didn't even take a bite. I asked her to the way home that if she want anything from any other hotel which she refused .

She missed that delicious chicken and especially I wanted to take her on the roof, that scene is so wonderful.

Well I think I'm just thinking a lot for her. Why am I bothering this much?

******

Next day I called Alisha's father from the office.

He picked up.

Me," Assalam O Alikum uncle.How're you?"

Uncle in a sweet voice," Wailikum Assalam... I'm Fine son.How're you doing?"

Me," Alhumdulillah everything is good here ...Umm..Alisha told me you're in Bankok these days?"

Uncle," Yeah..you know work is work."

Me," Yess...I knew this....Soo when will you coming back?"

Uncle,"Is there any problem? Everything right there?"

Me," NoOo..nothing is wrong.I'm just asking."

Uncle," I'm returning this evening."

Asher," Ohh have you told that to Alisha?"

Uncle ," Not yet..I didn't get time..I just ended a meeting one hour before in which I finished my task."

Asher happily ,"That's good.Don't tell this to Alisha."

Uncle in a shocking voice , " Whyy??"

Asher , "Umm-m this would be a surprise for her."

Uncle laughing loudly, "Okay..okay..I wouldn't tell her."

Asher , " She misses you alot."

Uncle ," ...I miss her more..."

Asher," Soo..Come to our place tonight. We will have fun."

Uncle, " Sure I'll be there."

Asher, "Will meet you soon IN SHAA ALLAH."

Uncle," IN SHAA ALLAH.Fine then Allah Hafiz."

Asher," Allah Hafiz."

****

Had a great time giving surprise to Alisha.Fathers are always special,I know this really well.

Me to Alisha , " Do you want to go?"

Alisha  , " Mom said I should go and spend time with my father."

Me stepped forward, "And what do you want ."

She stood smiling.And replied back," Well I do want to spend some time with dad."

I smiled ," You need to.. "

I never want her to regret that she haven't spend enough time with him.

I drove them to their house. Uncle seems to be so happy and her daughter too.Atleat her mood will be change now.She needed a break ,so she get.