Eid Mubarak!!!! Taqabal Allahu minna waminkum!! I hope you all had a good day!!!

How are you all!?

I missed you all soooo much!!!

Sorry for being late!

Enjoy:)

Noor smiled widely. It was a beautiful morning and after a really long time,Noor was feeling happy. She was not sure why but this beautiful morning did its magic. The fact that she was all alone at home contributed to it. She always loved being alone. According to Noor,it's only when you are alone when you understand who you really are. It makes you feel proud of yourself or makes you feel ashamed of yourself.

Noodles or pasta? Noor was confused what she should have for lunch. Where on one hand she loves noodles there she was craving for pasta. It was one of the biggest and the most important decision. She sat on the kitchen counter, trying to decide what to have for lunch when someone rang the doorbell. Noor instantly frowned. Her party had just started and she didn't want anyone to ruin it. She was secretly praying that the person standing on the other side of the door was not Zeeshan or his mother.

Noor looked up to request Allah to grant her wish before opening the door.

"Hi," Urfi said smiling.

"Hi."

"Are you busy?"

"No. Please come in." Noor moved aside and Urfi came inside.

Noor was not upset earlier but now when she saw urfi she remembered how she treated her the other day which made her upset and angry.

They came in the living room and sat down on the couch.

"So?" Noor said after some time.

"How are you, Noor?"

"Good. You?"

"Good."

Urfi smiled awkwardly. She was feeling guilty about how she treated Noor so she wanted to apologize and make sure everything was fine between them. An Awkward silence took over. None of them knew what to say.

"Where is everyone else?" Urfi asked after a while.

"They both are at work."

"You are not going to join work again?"

"I will but not now. I need peace for some time."

"That's actually a good idea. Taking a break will make you feel better."

"I know," Noor said smiling.

Urfi smiled before looking down.Sorry is the most difficult word to say and when you have to say it to a person you don't like much then it's impossible. But just like everyone else Urfi had also noticed how her way of behaviour towards Noor changed and she was hating herself for that.

"Actually that day I was really busy and I was not in a good mood that's why we could not hangout at my place so I thought we should do that today."

Noor smiled,"it's ok and yes it's a great idea."

Although Noor was smiling and she was happy that Urfi came to meet her but she was disappointed because her party was destroyed. Now she was praying that Urfi leaves soon so that she could have some time for herself.

"Lunch?" Noor asked.

"Done with that. But I would help you to make it."

"You will also eat with me. Come with me." Noor said standing up.

They went to the kitchen and started preparing their lunch. Much to Noor's shock, she was enjoying the time with Urfi. They were talking about their childhood and how they use to play together. Soon they forget everything about the present and were living those days again. Childhood is the best time of a person's life. It has the power to make you forget about all your problems and worries. Soon their topic changed to their homeland.

"I use to think I'm very good at Hindi and then Kehara came in my life. I don't assume such things anymore now." Noor said.

Urfi laughed,"I think you are really good at Hindi. Better than me at least."

"I don't blame you. You are half Malaysian."

"Yeah, but I lived most of my life with my Indian grandparent​. At times I feel ashamed of that."

"There is nothing to be ashamed of! You have your reasons."

"I guess."

"And it's ready. Come let's eat."

"I'm already full."

"You don't have any other choice! Come fast."

Noor pulled Urfi with her and forced her to eat. They had a really great time together. After some time Urfi left. Noor was happy to meet Urfi. She thought Urfi didn't like her at first but now she was happy that​ it's not true.

After Noor was done washing dishes she went back to the living room to rest but maybe it was not her day today, soon someone knocked the door, again. She closed her eyes before frowning. She groaned before fake crying. This time door bell rang. She forced herself up.

"What?" Noor said softly when she opened the door.

Zeeshan frowned,"what?"

"Welcome home. it's nice to see you."

"I wish I could say that." Zeeshan came inside and went straight to his room.

Noor didn't want to deal with anyone so she went to the living room again to rest.  Soon she was lying down on the couch looking at the ceiling. She was humming an old Hindi song which her mom used​ to listen. Soon, without her realising she fell asleep.

***

"No, I don't want to understand," Zeeshan said.

"Zeeshan, calm down."wildan said.

"Wildan, I think I have been calm for a really long time. It's time to act now."

"Zeeshan you don't have any other source of income. First, try to find a new job and then do whatever you want."

"I don't have so much patience."

"Zeeshan, you are not alone now. You need to think about Noor. She depends upon you. Think about her before doing anything. Zeeshan are you listening to what I'm saying?"

Zeeshan sat down on his bed. He rubbed his forehead. Wildan thanked the shopkeeper and came out of the shop then he started walking towards his car.

"Zeeshan?"

"I will start looking for new jobs."

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Wildan asked.

"Yes. I cannot take it anymore. I don't care if I get a good job or not but I cannot work with this hospital."

"Ok. Then start looking for it and let me know if you need anything."

"Thanks. I will call you later. Bye."

"Bye."

Zeeshan threw his phone on the bed before lying down next to it. He was frustrated and angry with his hospital management. He had through working there will help him achieve his goal but he was wrong. This work has only given him more headache and problems. After staying in the same position for a while he picked up his phone again. Unlocking it he dailed his mom's number. 

"Assalamu alayekum Zeeshan!" 

Zeeshan instantly smiled,"Anbreen baji! How are you?"

"Alhumdulillah. How are you baby cousin?"

"Good. How is the baby?"

"She is fine. She wants to meet her mamu."

"Unborn Baby or the bigger baby?"

"If you are so smart then why are you not here?"

"I will come tomorrow."

"Promise?"

"Yes baba."'

"Yay! Then come between  3 to 6."

"why?"

"because that's the hospital timing so I want you to get used​ to it before I go there."

"Please tell me you are joking."

"I'm serious Zeeshan."

"You are unbelievable."

"Alhumdulillah! Hey, wait! Bring Noor with you."

"Why?"

"And you call me unbelievable. But now I don't have time for this so I'm waiting for you come soon."

"Ok."

"Bye chintu."

"Baji!"

"Bye!"

Zeeshan shook his head . He hated this nickname his cousin gave him. Chintu means small in Hindi. Zeeshan was born premature so he was very weak and small in size. Anbreen was five years old then and for her, Zeeshan was smaller than her teddy bear which was actually true. 

Zeeshan looked at the time and realised that he has been locked in his room for almost three hours. He closed his eyes with an intention to sleep. He was trying to stop his thoughts when suddenly his eyes​ opened. He sat upright and started thinking something. Then standing up he left the room. It was not normal for Noor to be in the house and be so quiet. Something very bad must have happened which made her quiet, he thought.if she was not in the room then she must be in the living room or kitchen so Zeeshan went to the kitchen first but found no one so he went to the living room. There she was sleeping on the couch peacefully.  Zeeshan raised his eyebrows before putting his hands in his pockets. He turned off​ the lights and left the room, letting Noor enjoy her world of dreams.

***

"Nancy don't forget we have two orders of wedding cake this week and also tomorrow we have to send cake samples to Mrs. Bhoir." Naaz instructed her secretary.

"Ok, ma'am."

"And if you have time then..."  Naaz suddenly stopped when she saw Mehmood coming in the shop.

Nancy turned around to see what Naaz was looking at. She went towards Mehmood before saying,"Good evening sir. How can I help you?"

"By requesting your boss to talk to me."

Naaz rolled her eyes but Nancy frowned in confusion making Mehmood smile.

"Nancy, please check the cake." Naaz said.

"Yes ,ma'am."

Nancy went inside leaving Naaz and Mehmood alone. Mehmood walked towards​her.

"Salam." Naaz said.

"Salam."

"What happened?" Naaz asked after some time.

"I wanted to ask you when are you planning to tell Anbreen everything?"

Her eyes widened a little,"why do you want to tell her everything?"

"Because I don't see a reason to hide it from her anymore."

"This will make her sad and she is already going through a lot. I don't think this is the right time."

"You always say that. When is your right time coming?" Mehmood asked.

"I don't know."

Mehmood frowned,"Naaz, what is stopping you?"

Naaz looked up at him for some time before looking away. Mehmood raised an eyebrow.

"You were the one who decided to keep it a secret so now it's your decision when to tell her the truth."

"Thank you."

Mehmood nodded his head. He looked around for some time before saying,"I think I should leave."

"We just made some sugar free Cakes. You want to taste?" Naaz asked hoping he would stay.

Mehmood looked at her for some time,"ok."

Naaz smiled widely. This was the best part of her day. Maybe she was the reason for their separation but she wants to rectify her mistake now. She wants everything to go back to normal but she knows​ that was not possible now. She was sure they won't  be together again so she does not want to ask and get hurt. Or maybe she was just scared of what Mehmood wants.

***

"Why didn't you wake me up?" Noor asked.

"Because I love peace."

"Then please do that daily and then order food like this." Noor said pointing at her pizza.

"Yeah I'm bill gates ,right?"

Noor shook her head and started eating again. Zeeshan took a fork and started eating his noodles.

"Where is Phuphu?" Noor asked after a while.

"She said she will be late."

"Oh."

"By the way what are you doing tomorrow evening?" Zeeshan asked.

"Sleeping," Noor replied looking down at her pizza, ready to take one more slice.

"Then do something productive and come with me."

"Where?" Noor asked still busy with her pizza.

"Anbreen baji's house."

Noor looked up,"finally! I told you months ago to take me to her house but you are irritating."

"That time we were not married and now I'm stuck with you. so to avoid your irritating side it's better to do what you want."

"You are smart! All husbands should learn something from you."

"Yes, patience."

"You don't have patience!"

"Trust me, Noor, I have lots and lots of patience. You know how irritating you are?"

"You are irritating as well."

"You deserve that."

"Same," Noor said eating her pizza.

They were quietly eating their food for next five minutes. Soon Noor was so lost in her thoughts that she stopped eating. Zeeshan noticed that after some time and asked,"What happened?"

"I'm thinking about anbreen baji. I don't understand how she still smiles. so many things happened in her life this year."

"She is the strongest woman I know. "

"Why did he leave her?"

"No idea."

"He knows she is pregnant?"

"No."

"What!? Then tell him. He will come back!"

"I don't want him to come back?"

Noor frowned,"why?"

"He left her. He does not deserve her."

"But she needs him. Come on maybe he had a reason"

"Whatever the reason maybe he does not deserve her. And if she can survive without him now then she can survive her whole life without him."

"Zeeshan you are not understanding​. Now she is good without him and what about the future? And we don't even know his reason to leave."

"Reason doesn't matter Noor. Leaving is never justified."

"Why did he leave her!? I just cannot understand this." Noor said.

"It's pointless thinking about that so forget that and eat. "

"Hmm."

Noor looked at Zeeshan for a while before she started eating again. Noor did not agree with Zeeshan and this topic was bothering her more than she expected. She could not eat anymore so she went to her to talk to her mom. Talking to your mother is the medicine you need daily for happy and healthy life.

***

"Nancy how can you forget such an important thing!" Naaz shouted.

"I'm so sorry ma'am."

"Nancy I don't need your sorry." Noor rubbed her forehead,"It's ok. Now let's work on this"

"What exactly happened?" Mehmood asked

"She forgot we had to deliver twelve cakes and snacks for a charity event tomorrow morning."

"What time?"

"Eight."

"Who eats cake at eight in the morning?"

"That is not important. We don't have time and manpower."

"Calm down."

"How can I calm down! My reputation is at stake! I don't understand how I will do this."

"Naaz we still have a lot of time. We will do this together. Don't worry you are not alone."

Suddenly her eyes filled with water,"really?"

"Yes. I'm with you."

***
No, it's not Naaz and Mehmood's story.......