Chapter 48.
Salam everyone. So this is my last update till the Ramadan ends. InshaAllah if I get time I will try to update on weekends. Take care and have fun fasting. And again it is not edited. Keep smiling:)
Aman never regretted his actions more than he did in this past two weeks. It is killing him thinking Kehara is upset because of him. If by any chance she scores less ,Aman will never forgive himself. He still cannot believe that because of his stupidity they lost that deal. Although Sufyaan and Afzal didn't blame him but he still blames himself. But today he will be guilt free. He has a perfect plan. He will first go and meet their clients and make sure to get the deal. Then he will go straight to Kehara's university. Today is her last paper which means that their curfew ends today. He is confident everything will go well. And today they decide their walima date. He smiled and left the house. Everything should be perfect today. He has not yet informed Sufyaan and Afzal about his plan. Once his plan works and they get the deal then he will inform them. Putting his phone on silent he entered their client's office.
***
Kehara is feeling good today after so many days. Today is her last exam. She cannot wait to leave the exam hall and run home to sleep. Another reason for her to feel good is that although she is damn angry on her husband but she knows he will come today. She cannot wait to see him. Kehara missed him a lot. Yes she is upset but she still cannot help it. It was really hard for her to concerntrate on her studies but she still managed to do it and she is confident she will InshaAllah score well.
As soon as she finished her paper she checked it once and left the class room. Freedom! She messaged Amy and Addy that she will meet them later. She is quite excited to go out because she is expecting Aman waiting there for her. But to her disappointment her brother was standing outside the door. Her disappointment vanished when she noticed his facial expression. She came towards him as fast as she could.
"Bhai what's wrong?"
"Get in the car."
Kehara wanted to ask again but with her past experience she knows she should not disobey angry Sufyaan. She got inside the car.
After two minutes of driving Kehara could not take it anymore and asked "Bhai what happened? Please tell me."
Sufyaan waited for few seconds before saying "Nani is not well. In fact she is in the hospital. And she wants to see us for the last time."
Kehara did not reply or move. Not again. She cannot lose anyone now. After her mom's death her Nani was her support. When after ten minutes she did not react Sufyaan stopped the car and turned towards her.
"Kehara InshaAllah nothing will happen to her. Trust Allah. And don't worry. You know these senior citizens overreact. One of them is the reason you are married. Take it just as a visit to your favourite grandma. I'm sure she will be fine once she sees you."
Kehara nodded and but did not say a word. Suddenly she widened her eyes.
"Aman!"
"What Aman?"
"I'm sure Nani wants to meet him. She will feel better if he comes with us. What do you say?"
Sufyaan thought for some time and then said "I think it's a good idea. I will call him." Sufyaan pulled his phone out of his pocket and dialed his number. But he did not pick up the call. "He is not picking up the call. But there is no need to call him."
"Why?"
"All the flights are full. It was so hard to get two tickets. And also we cannot leave Afzal alone here. Our business is new we cannot leave it like this and go. So I think we should leave him here ."
Kehara nodded. "But we have to inform him about us right? Did you inform him?"
"No. As soon as we got the call I started packing and Dad was booking the tickets. But he informed Aman's dad. So they might inform him. But you should call him yourself."
Kehara nodded and dialed his number. Sufyaan started the car. Kehara is very nervous and scared for her Nani. She wants to talk to Aman. He will help her calm down. But for that he has to pick her calls. After some time they reached home and Kehara went inside. As soon as she saw her father she started crying. That fight with Aman was already killing her and now her Nani. She is scared of losing both of them. She thinks Aman is still angry on her that's why he is not picking up her calls.
"Kehara shuu. She is fine. Your Mamujaan (maternal uncle ) called and said she is fine. But as we have booked the tickets go and meet her. "
"She is really fine?"
"Yeah. Don't you trust me?"
Kehara didn't say anything but stopped crying.
"Now go and pack your bags. You have only one hour."
Kehara nodded and started walking towards the stairs.
"Kehara inform Aman."
"Daddy he is not picking up my call. You try and Bhai you also."
They nodded and Kehara went in her room. One hour for packing is so less! But in the that state of mind Kehara finished it in fifteen minutes. She is not interested in packing. She wants to see her Nani. She wants to see Aman. Where is Aman? She Unlocked her phone and again called him. After three fail attempts she messaged him.
"Aman where are you? Come here as soon as you can."
She checked her bad to see if she has all the necessary things in her bag or not and to check if all those dresses are enough or not. But the point is she has no idea for how long they are going. This might be their last visit to India so definitely they definitely are not coming back soon. That's why it is important to meet Aman before going. She again called him but no reply. By now she has called him more than ten times. She is getting more and more angry every second. But she is scared as well. She is hoping he is fine. Kehara could not take it anymore and left her room to get some water. She heard her dad talking to someone so she made her way towards the living room and Saw his family. Everyone except him. When they all saw her Mrs Khan came and hugged her. She again started crying. Now more for her husband who is not responding.
"Kehara your dad said she is fine. So calm down."
She did not say anything and kept on crying.
"Stop crying kid. Trust Allah. InshaAllah she will be out of the hospital soon."
Mrs Khan moved back and made Kehara face her.
"Stop." Her voice was soft but strict.
Kehara stopped crying and wiped her tears. She looked in her eyes and her blue eyes reminded her of her Aman. "Ammi Aman is not picking up my call. Where is he?"
"He said he has some important meeting. And he usually keeps his phone in silent mode during meetings. So there is no need to worry." Mr Khan said and Kehara nodded.
"Important meeting? There was no important meeting today." Sufyaan said.
"Bhai said Because of him you guys lost a deal so he went there to fix it." Noor said.
Kehara looked at Sufyaan and he turned his face. He did not tell her about that. She went near him and asked "when did that happen? I mean to ask the date."
"Kehara it is pointless talking about it."
"Bhai please."
"2nd june."
Kehara closed her eyes. It's too much for a day. Noor and to her and asked "Packing done?" And Kehara nodded.
"Everyone keep calling Aman." Dadajaan said and very one nodded.
Kehara sat on the couch. This day was supposed to be a happy one. She don't know who she should think about Aman or her grandmother. She decided to concerntrate on Nani now. She will deal with Aman later. But she wants to see him before going. She again called him but still no reply. After twenty minutes Khurshid said "it's time to go."
Kehara wanted to cry now. Where is Aman? Is the only question running in her mind. She has called him so many times and everyone is trying. Is this deal more important than her? She cannot help but think that way. As everyone stood up Kehara with a heavy heart got up and took her bag.
"Keep calling Aman. He can still join us at the airport." Mr. Khan said and everyone nodded.
***
Kehara did not leave her phone for even a second. She is continuously calling him. In few minutes they will reach the airport. She wants to cry but she decided not to. Looked at her father and he had a worried look on his face. She smiled to reassure him and he gave her a side hug.
"Nani is fine."
"I know. It's not her."
"Then."
"I don't like your son in-law."
Khurshid smiled and said "I can see that in your eye. The eyes who are searching for him. Eyes which are crying for him. Those eyes of yours speaks a lot dear."
Kehara rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.
"He is fine right?"
"Yes he is. He is just working. And you know who he is working for?"
Kehara shook her head indicating no.
"He is working for you. For your good future. And look he has no idea what's happening here. So give him the benefit of doubt."
Before Kehara could say anything their car stopped. They reached and still Aman is missing. She again started calling him. After some five minutes Sufyaan said ,
"Come Kehara we need to go inside now."
Now Kehara lost all hopes of seeing him. She dumped her phone in her bag. She went and said goodbye to Dadajaan and Mr. Khan. Then she went to her dad. Mrs. Khan came to her and said,
"Take good care of my daughter. And return soon. I will miss you."
"I will miss you too Ammi."
Then Noor came and hugged her.
"Tell your brother I don't want to talk to him. There is absolutely no need to call or message me.I will talk to him once I'm back."
"Kehara..."
"Noor leave it. Just give my message."
Kehara moved back and went near Sufyaan. Before entering the gate she looked back one last time hoping to see him but no use.
***
"Ok Mr.Khan we are ready to work with you. But you know our conditions."
"Don't worry sir. We will not give you any chance to complain."
Aman shook his hand with his client and left his office. He is so happy that they got the deal. But the meeting was unexpectedly long. He wanted to go and pick Kehara from her college but he knows he is late so he decided to go and visit her at her home. There he can tell Sufyaan about this Good news as well. He pulled his phone out of his pocket to check if he has any message. To his shock he has bazillion calls. There are about fifty plus missed calls from Kehara. About ten from his dad and mom respectively. More or less fifteen from Sufyaan and some twenty from Noor. He started panicking thinking about the reason of so many calls. He instantly called Kehara. But she phone is switched off. This annoyed him. He then called Sufyaan. To increase his annoyance even his phone is switched off. Calling his parents is risky. So he called Noor. Luckily Noor's phone is not switched off. After few rings Noor answered her call.
"Noor! What happened? Is Dadajaan fine? Why was everyone calling me?"
"Bhai calm down. Dadajaan is fine and come home as soon as you can.you will come to know what happened. And come fast. Mom dad are really angry." Noor disconnected the call and Aman ran to his car. What scares him most is the fact that Kehara called him. She was angry and if she called that means something is definitely wrong. If Dadajaan is fine then what else can be the reason. After twenty longest minutes of his life he finally reached home. He rushed in to find everyone looking at him with an angry look. He is confused. He don't understand why they are looking at him like he killed someone. Before he could open his mouth and ask what happened Mr. Khan said,
"Aman where were you?"
"Dad I was busy in a meeting."
"And where is your phone?" Dadajaan asked.
"It was on silent mode."
"Aman what was so important that you were unable to answer our calls? We called you for three hours." Mrs.Khan scolded.
"Mom the meeting was longer than my exception. But what happened? What was the emergency?"
"Kehara and Sufyaan Bhai left for India."
"What!?Why!?"
"Her Nani is not well and she wants to see them before she leaves the world." Mrs. Khan said.
"When is their flight? Maybe I can reach there before the flight takes off." Aman turned to leave the room.
"Bhai! They are already in the air. You are late."
"Aman, Kehara was waiting for you. She wanted to meet you before going. If the meeting was long you should have at least checked your phone once." Mrs. Khan said.
Aman sat down on the couch. "You are really serious?" He asked and Mrs. Khan nodded. "And I have no chance to meet her now?"
"She will come back soon Aman. Don't be sad." Dadajaan said with a smiled and Aman smiled back.
"I have some work I will leave now." Mr. Khan said and left the room with Mrs. Khan.
"I will go and continue reading Quran." Dadajaan left the room as well.
Noor then turned to see her brother and said "Kehara said she don't want to talk to you and there is no need of messaging or calling her. She will talk to you after coming back."
"When is she coming back?"
"No idea but not any time soon."
Aman covered his face with his hand.
"This day was supposed to be great."
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