"And you know he...."

Noor is continuously talking about her grandfather and Kehara is lost in her thoughts. Yesterday Sufyaan went to his new office for some work but when he came back he was angry. He was this angry last time when he saw Noman near the Masjid. After his and Kehara's mini fight things were back to normal. But since he returned from office yesterday he is not talking to her and is ignoring her. When Kehara tried to ask him what was wrong with him, he said he is not in a mood to talk and left. Kehara is already a mess and now Sufyaan is giving her a headache.

"And Bhai is upset."

Kehara was brought back on earth by those words.

"What Bhai?"

"He is upset."

"Why?"

"I don't know."

"Even Sufyaan Bhai is upset about something since the time he returned from the office yesterday."

"Really? That is weird."

"I know. Maybe they had a fight."

"Maybe but Aman Bhai is upset and lost from past three weeks. I wonder what is bothering him."

"I hope the function goes well."

"I hope the same." They were quiet for few seconds before Noor said" You know Kehara I think they were better in London."

"What do you mean?"

"Aman Bhai was happy there. And now here he is always lost."

"Workload." Kehara said more to herself.

"Maybe."

Kehara was about to say  that she is going as she is getting late for the office when Noor suddenly said.

"Or he is in Love!"

"What!"

"Yeah! It all make sense!  He was happy in London and here he is lost and sad. That means there is a girl in London!"

Kehara closed her eyes as she could not take it anymore. Things are getting more complicated or she is the one who is complicating it.

"Noor listen. We will discuss your brother's love life some other time. Now I have to run or I will be late for work. Bye AllahHafiz."

"AllahHafiz!"

Kehara got up and started walking towards the gate. She is starting to hate university because here Noor is always with her. And Noor and Aman cannot be separated. Noor talks so much about him that now Kehara knows everything about him. From his favourite colour to his favourite movie.

***

"You have to  go and talk to him Aman."

"So that he kills me!"

"He will InshaAllah not kill you."

"What if he is planning to kill me the very second he sees me?"

"We are talking about Sufyaan Aman. We know he is not a violent person."

"You remember the day Kehara's ex fiancé came here."

Afzal was quiet for sometime thinking of an answer. Aman made his way towards the kitchen to get some water. He shifted his phone to the other side and opened the fridge.

"Great Afzal is unable to answer?"

"Shut up Aman. He was really angry that day."

"He was more angry yesterday."

"Aman you need to understand that Kehara is his sister. Even you have a sister. How will you react when you find out that your best friend who you trust the most is hiding something from you. And that something is his love for your sister."

"I know it's hard to absorb but not impossible. I think Sufyaan is overreacting."

Afzal rolled his eyes even though Aman can't see it through his phone.

"Aman let me find a guy who likes Noor then I will talk to you."

"Shut up and give a solution."

"The only solution is, talk to him."

"You know I love my life."

"He will not harm you Aman!"Afzal said irritation evident in his voice and Aman laughed.

"Okay I will talk to him."

"Now!"

"Now!?

" Yes now. Go to his house and talk to him."

"His house!?"

"Yes! Now stop being a baby and Go now."

"But Afzal...."

"Aman it's an order. Now!"

"Fine I'm going"

Aman disconnected the call. He stared the screen for few seconds before locking it and leaving the kitchen. He needs to clear all the mess before things  get worse. He took his car keys and left the house.

***

Aman is standing in front of Kehara's house. He never thought one day talking to Sufyaan will be so difficult. Aman has no idea what he is going to say or what he should say. All he knows is that he wants both Sufyaan and Kehara in his life. Because life without them is difficult to imagine. He gathered the courage and was about to knock the door when Khurshid opened it.

"Aman! How are you son?"

"I'm find uncle. Salam."

"Walekum assalam. I have some work to do so I'm leaving now. You can go in. Sufyaan is in the living room."

"Okay." 

Aman nodded. Khurshid said AllahHafiz and left. Aman went inside. He was secretly praying Kehara is not at home. After few seconds he reached. To his shock the guy he saw Kehara with was sitting on the couch. Aman never wanted to see him again and now he saw him in Kehara's house. Addy looked up and as he saw Aman staring him he got up. Before they both can say anything Sufyaan entered the room.

"Here Addy you can use this." Sufyaan said with a smile extending his laptop to Addy. When he saw Aman his facial expression changed and he is no more smiling. Aman felt bad that his best friend is so sweet to this guy and so rude to him.

"Thanks." Addy said. Addy could feel the tension in the room so he said "So they are in Kehara's room right?"

"Yes. you can go and join them."

"Okay thanks."

Saying that Addy left. Aman was highly disappointed that Addy was going to Kehara's room. He cannot help but feel jealous of him. Kehara was laughing with him.Sufyaan is so sweet with him. And he can come to Kehara's house to meet her! Aman totally forgot about Sufyaan and his fight. All he could think now was about this mysterious guy who he does not like a bit.

Sufyaan cleared his throat and said "salam. Aman what are you doing here?"

Aman came back to earth and said "walekum assalam. I never knew I need a reason to come to your house."

Sufyaan looked straight in his eyes showing Aman how angry he is. After few seconds of staring Sufyaan said "sit down. Do you want water?"

"No. Sufyaan let's directly come to the point." Aman said sitting down and Sufyaan nodded indicating him to continue.

"Sufyaan why are you angry?"

"Aman as if you don't know." Sufyaan said rolling his eyes and sitting down.

"No Sufyaan I don't. Fine I admit....I admit I like....." Aman closed his eyes and took a deep breath.'You can do it' he said to himself.

"Sufyaan I like your sister." Aman said and looked up to see his reaction. His facial expression is still the same.

"Sufyaan I'm a normal human being. I have feelings and I like someone. So what? Why is it wrong that I like someone?"

Sufyaan still didn't say anything and just stared. Aman waited for a minute for his reply but when he showed no intention of answering Aman decided to continue.

"Tell me one thing. If the girl I like was not your sister ,your reaction would have been same? Just because I like your sister you have a problem." 

Aman waited for his reaction but all Sufyaan is doing is starting him. Sufyaan a sweet and a friendly guy but  today Aman could not think of anyone who looks more scary than him. Aman cleared his throat and starting talking again.

"Sufyaan tell me why exactly are you angry? If not me some or the other guy will marry her. I know how it feels even I have a sister." Aman paused for few seconds then said "Look I know you don't want Kehara to get hurt again. You want to be sure that this time someone does not break her heart. You want to protect her. I understand. But Sufyaan you out of all the people should know I will never hurt her. How can I hurt someone I like? Kehara means a lot to me. She was always there for my family. She helped my Mom. She made Noor a better person and you know how much my dad depends on her. I promise you Sufyaan if you give me a chance I will try my best to be the husband in the world. I promise to provide for her and protect her. I cannot say I will never hurt her but I will never intentionally hurt her. I will treat her the way you guys treat her. Please Sufyaan give me a chance." Aman was quiet for a second before saying "And yes please, please don't break our friendship because of my feelings. You mean a lot to me Sufyaan. I cannot afford losing you." Aman finished his speech. He was feeling emotional because for the very first time he was clear in showing that he likes Kehara and he wants to marry her. He never thought his feelings for her were so strong.

Sufyaan continued staring him for a few seconds before taking his phone out of his pocket and calling someone. After few seconds he said

"Afzal, my house as soon as possible."

All this time Sufyaan did not move his eyes from Aman. He is still looking in his eyes making Aman feel nervous. As he disconnected his call and kept his phone on the couch he stood up. Aman followed his action not sure of what Sufyaan was planning to do. Sufyaan started walking towards Aman. Once he was standing just a few inches away he stopped. Aman was confused what was happening and was about to say something when Sufyaan all of a sudden smiled and hugged him. Too confused of what exactly just happened Aman hesitated for few Seconds before hugging him back.

"You idiot." Sufyaan said breaking the hug.

"Huh?"

"What huh? You should have told me before."

"Sufyaan you are scaring me. What is happening?" Aman asked and Sufyaan laughed.

"Well I think I just approved you for my baby sister." Sufyaan was still laughing and his laughing increased when Aman's face lit up.

"Are you serious?"

"Yup!"

"You are not angry that I want to marry your sister!"

"Nope!"

"You think I'm worthy of her?

" I don't think so anyone is more worthy of her than you. "

As soon as those words left Sufyaan's mount Aman hugged him and Sufyaan started laughing again.

***

Kehara, Amy and Addy are working on an assignment. They are in Kehara's room. Kehara is doing the research work and Addy is writing. Amy is writing for few minutes and then she starts to chat. After thirty minutes of working they took a break. They were talking about random topics when all of a sudden their conversation turned to Aman.

"Kehara tell us what do you feel? We will help you." Addy said.

"Addy I don't know what I feel. When I realised I talk a lot about this random guy I stopped talking to him and about him. What is wrong in that?"

"He is not a random guy Kehara! That is why you were talking about him!"

"Amy shut up!!" Kehara said.

"You shut up kehara." Addy said. "Listen Amy is right. He is special to you. You don't talk or think about random boys. There is a reason Kehara." 

Kehara looked up, her eyes little wide. When Kehara did not say a word Addy said.

"I'm not saying you love him. Or even like him. But you definitely have some feelings for him. He is special for you. Now it's up to you to decide how special he is."Addy paused for few seconds to find a way to make his friend realise that she is in love. "Ok Kehara close your eyes."  Kehara looked at him confusion evident on her face and Amy said 

"Kehara close your eyes." 

Kehara hesitated for few seconds but closed her eyes. Addy waited for few more seconds before saying.

"Kehara just for a while forget about your past. Forget about your father and brother. Forget everyone. Now tell me if he is to propose will you marry him?"

"I don't know." Kehara said crying.

"Concentrate Kehara. Forget everything.Now. Will you marry him?"

Kehara tried to forget everything. It was hard but eventually she could only hear Addy's voice. His question was echoing in her head. She never expected Addy to ask that question. One by one like a slideshow she saw all their meetings.And By the end she saw the time when she was smiling. Aman standing to her right smiling as well. 

"Yes."Kehara said and opened her eyes. She gasped when she realised what she said. She looked up to see Addy and Amy. Then she covered her face with her hands and started crying.

"Addy what did you just do?" Amy asked. She got up and hugged Kehara. "Kehara everything is fine."

"Kehara look up." Addy said and Kehara shook her head.

" Kehara look up!" Addy ordered. when she did not move  he said " Ok I'm using my hand to lift your head up."

Kehara knew her friend will do that if she do not obey him. So after few seconds she looked up with tears in her eyes. 

"Liking or Loving someone is not a crime. Accept that you like him. Don't worry about  What is going to happen next."

Kehara did not say a word. After few minutes of awkward silence they started doing their assignment again. It is not easy for Kehara to love again. She fears that he will break her heart as well. She fears that he will leave her. But her biggest fear is that he does not feel the same way like she does. Only if she knew how much he loves her.