Sufyaan decided, that the only way to keep himself away from that lonely feeling is work. Work as much as possible and when he will be tired he will go home and sleep. Perfect plan right?

"Sir may I come in?"

Sufyaan looked up and saw Zyva. "Yes."

Zyva came in closing the door behind her. "Sir here is the file you asked me to complete."

"Thank you zyva."

"You're welcome."

Zyva turned around and started walking out but Sufyaan stopped her by saying, " Zyva wait. I need to talk to you. Please sit."

"OK sir."

Zyva sat on the chair. After Sufyaan was done with the file he kept it aside and looked up.

" How many months are left for your graduation?"

"Four months InshaAllah."

"Ok. So there is this new project coming up which will last for three months and it starts next month. So I was thinking why don't you assist Ms. Bella and me in this project."

Zyva's eyes widened. "What?"

"Yes or no?"

"Yes of course. But."

"But?" Sufyaan asked frowning.

"But sir are you sure about me? I mean I'm just an intern."

"Yes, I'm sure about you. I know how efficient you are. And this will be helpful for both of us. You get the experience and we get the efficiency."

"Wow."

"So?"

"I'm ready." Zyva said instantly.

Sufyaan smiled. "Good. But you will have to sign the documents. But don't worry it only contains few rules like you cannot leave the project in the middle, and then the money you get from it. Here it is. you can read it."

Sufyaan handed her the contract and she took it.

"There is no hurry. You can take it home and consult your family and then decide."

"Is it ok if I replay tomorrow?"

"It's perfectly ok."

"Thank you so much sir."

"Your welcome. Now you can resume your work."

Zyva nodded and stood up. "Thank you again sir."

"No problem."

Zyva turned around and left the room. She went directly to Ms. Bella's room. In this two months Ms. Bella became her friend, Guide and support. Just like what Ms. Bella is for others in the company. Ms. Bella and her husband could not have kids. So they consider Everyone in the company as their own children.

Zyva knocked the door. 

"Come in." Ms.Bella said.

Zyva came in. "Ms. Bella! Guess what?"

"You are assisting me and Sufyaan in a new project."

"How do you know that!?" Zyva asked sitting on the chair.

Ms. Bella laughed seeing her excitement. "Well technically I'm the head of that project so all things need my approval. Sufyaan asked me in the morning."

"Woah! I thought he is the boss!"

Ms.Bella laughed before replying, "Yes,That he is. But he is the head of the department and although this project is important there are many small projects which are to be taken care of. So Sufyaan is also the head of this project but I'm leading it so. "

"But he still is the boss. Why did he ask you? Normally this should not happen right?" Zyva asked in confusion. 

"Because I'm the head of this project. So things related to it requires my approval." Zyva did not say a word and just gave her a confused look. Ms.Bella smiled, "Ok. I will explain you. This is a rule made by Sufyaan. If me or someone else is heading a project he won't interfere and help like other employees. He will report me and give Ideas like others. He thinks interference will create problems and will reduce efficiency. So that's why he asked my permission before making you my assistant."

"Wow." 

"I know. He is not a regular boss. Work comes first and he believes Ego has no place in the office. So he leaves his ego and attitude outside this office. That is what he says. As if he has an ego or attitude problem."

"Yeah he is not a guy with ego or attitude."

"Ultimately he is Kehara's brother. They love filmy dialogues."

They both started laughing and After some time they started working again.

***

"Congratulations!"Noor exclaimed.

"Jazaki Allahu Khairan!" Zyva exclaimed happily.

"I'm so happy for you."

"me too. Thank you Noor. If you would have not helped me to get an internship then...."

"Oh Shh!" Noor said not letting her complete her sentence.

Zyva smiled and then hugged her. "Alhumdulillah. Allah blessed me with such a great friend."

"Oh shut up Zyva."

"No Noor seriously. You were always there for me. I don't know what I would have done without you. You are Amazing." Zyva said with tears in her eyes. 

Noor started tearing up as well, "Shut Up Zyva. I did nothing."

Breaking the hug Zyva said, "No Noor. You are Allah's blessing."

"I totally agree." 

Noor and Zyva turned to see kehara standing near the door.

"Kehara? What are you doing here?" Noor asked. 

Kehara rolled her eyes coming in," This is my In laws house. Who are you to ask?"

Zyva smiled and Noor narrowed her eyes. "When this house will be ruled by me I won't allow you to come here."

"That is never going to happen." Mrs. Khan said coming in the room. 

"Why!? Noor asked folding her arms. 

"Because After me Kehara will rule this house."

Kehara instantly looked up and smiled to tease Noor. 

"You are my mom!"

Mrs. Khan smiled and turned to Zyva. 

"How are you Zyva?"

"Alhumduliilah I'm fine."

"That's good."

"So everyone is ready for the picnic?" Kehara asked.

"Yes!" Noor excalimed.

"Ammi Dad will come right?" Kehara asked.

"Yes he is coming." 

"Yay!"

"What about you Zyva. You are coming?" Mrs. Khan asked.

"Yes. All thanks to your daughter."

Mrs. Khan and Kehara smiled.

"I know I'm amazing. But now tell me where are we  going?" Noor asked.

"I don't know. Afzal said he will take care of it." Kehara said.

"I can't wait for the picnic."

***

"Next month?"Sufyaan asked looking up from his file. 

"No I said Next year." Afzal said.

"Next year!?" Aman asked.

"Yup." 

"Why?" Aman and Sufyaan asked together.

"Because we want to get married next year. What is the problem?"

"There is no problem. But knowing you we thought you will get married as soon as possible." Sufyaan said.

"Yeah. How did you agree?" Aman asked.

Afzal stared them for a second then smiled broadly." You both are my true friends!"

"Where did that come from??"Aman asked.

"Because I was just testing you two. No I'm not getting married next year. Am I mad? This this this year."

Aman and Sufyaan smiled and exchanged a glance.  

"So when is the big day?" Sufyaan asked.

"InshaAllah December 28th."

"Ya Allah. Mubarak!" Aman said and hugged him.

"Jazak Allah."

"Mubarak Bro." Sufyaan said and hugged him.

"Thanks bro. You are next!" Afzal exclaimed loudly.

Sufyaan rolled his eyes. "If you want to stay alive till your Nikha then never say that again." 

Sufyaan sat on the chair and Afzal came and stood next to him.

"Oh I'm so scared!" 

"Afzal excited?" Aman asked.

"Excited? bro I think this excitement will kill me."

"I know how it feels." 

"Yeah! Let's celebrate! Dinner! My treat!"

"Stop shouting!" Sufyaan shouted covering his ears.

"Ok fine. But it is not a bad Idea! Come on let's go on a dinner. My treat. Sufyaan?"

"I don't know Afzal. Dad will be all alone then."

"Yeah even Kehara will be left alone." Aman said.

"Come on boys! This might be our last chance to go for a dinner before I get married. Please!"

"Afzal but." Aman said.

"Aman please."

"We understand Afzal but." Sufyaan said and his phone beeped indicating a new message. 

He unlocked the phone and saw a text from his father. 

"I'm Going for dinner with Kehara."

"Wow."

"What happened?" Afzal asked.

"Aman here we are refusing for them and they left us alone without thinking about us. I want an answer now." Sufyaan said smiling.

"Kehara answered you. Here is what she texted me. I know today you and Bhai are going to celebrate with Afzal. So I'm going on a dinner date with daddy. Enjoy. And don't expect me to be back before Midnight? Wow I don't even know how to react to my wife's Don't expect me before midnight" Aman said with a chuckle.

"She knows us so well. MashaAllah." Afzal said.

"She observes everything. She only needs few days to understand people. And the fact that she is my sister, Aman's wife and You are always with us adds up." Sufyaan said.

"Yeah. She is the only one who has to bear all three of us together at least once a week! MashaAllah I salute her tolerance level."Afzal said making everyone laugh.

"But she never minds it.Afzal you are just like Sufyaan for her. She loves our get togethers. She misses her friends so she thinks at least someone should enjoy with their friends." Aman said.

"Her friends are not coming back?" Afzal asked.

"They will come after their wedding InshaAllah." Aman said.

"Oh wow even they are getting married?" Afzal asked.

"Yup. " Sufyaan said nodding his head.

"Wow. everyone is getting married ha. wow. Few years back we were busy with studies and college and now."

"I know." Aman said.

"I Don't understand Why everyone wants to get married. Just stay happy. What is the problem?" Sufyaan asked.

Aman and Afzal rolled their eyes.  

"Sufyaan! Ya Allah please send a girl in his life which will change his mind! Allah Mrs. Sufyaan please! Girl come fast!" Afzal said raising hands in the air.

Sufyaan rolled his eyes and Aman smiled. 

"You are such a drama queen." Sufyaan said.

"I prefer king." Afzal said. 

Sufyaan took the paperweight and thew it at Afzal, "Get lost."

***

"Picnic Picnic Picnic!" Noor and Wafa started singing again. 

"Shut up!" Sarah said covering her ears with her hands. 

" Picnic!" Noor and Wafa shouted together. 

"Where are we going?" Yasmin asked. 

"No idea." Yunus said. 

"We are going somewhere right?" Azhar asked. 

"InshaAllah we are." Yalina said with a worried look on her face. 

"Where is Afzal!?" Yusuf asked. 

"No idea bro." Adnan said. 

"Call him." Zulaikha said. 

"He is not picking up the call." Aman said. 

"Yamina you call him. "Sufyaan said. 

"Me?" Yamina asked.

"I guess you are Yamina. So yes." Eman said.

"Are you sure?" Yamina asked.

"Yamina he may pick your call. so try." Dawood said.

"Yes Yamina. Give it a try." Rashid said. 

"Come on call." Kehara said and Yamina nodded.

"Put it on speaker. If he picks her call then he is dead." Sufyaan said. 

Yamina dialed his number. The phone started ringing. They waited for Afzal to pick up the call but no use as he did not pick up the call.

"See he is not even picking my call." Yamina said. 

"Where did he vanish?" Aman asked. 

"Office!" Zyva exclaimed suddenly. 

"Oh My Allah yes!" Sufyaan exclaimed.

"Why will he go to office today?" Noor asked.

"Some official work Noor." Aman said and she nodded. 

"Then when will he come?" Yunus asked looking at Zyva.

"No idea." Zyva replied.

Yamina's phone started ringing. She raised her eyebrows instantly after checking the caller Id. 

"Afzal." She said softly.

Everyone raised their eyebrows and looked at each other. 

"Pick up. And speaker please." Azhar said.

"Ok." Yamina said nodding slowly.

"Salam Yamina. Please tell everyone I Will be there in a minute." 

"Ok."

"Ok. Bye AllahHafiz."

"AllahHafiz." Yamina disconnected the call. "He is coming."

"We heard that." Yunus said. 

"But where are we going?" Sarah asked. 

"Allah knows!" Yusuf said rolling his eyes.

"Salam people." Afzal said.

Everyone crossed their arms and gave him an angry look. 

"What?" 

"Where were you Afzal?" Sufyaan asked.

"I'm here now. Let's go!" 

"But where!?" Aman asked. 

"Somewhere. Come everyone in the bus now!?" Afzal ordered.

Everyone kept staring him for a while but then started moving towards the bus. Soon everyone was in the bus. Parents where in one bus and others in another one. Afzala and Sufyaan are standing in the front and everyone else are sitting.

"Ok so everyone is here?" Afzal asked.

"From past one hour." Yalina said rolling her eyes.

"Good! Let's go then." 

"But where Afzal?" Azhar asked. 

"Anywhere and everywhere." 

"Afzal we are serious.come on fast where are we going?" Adnan asked. 

"Like I said anywhere and everywhere."

"What do you mean?" Kehara asked. 

"I mean We will stop anywhere you all like. In a park or in a beautiful street or anywhere."

"You mean there is no fixed location where we are going?" Zulaikha asked.

"Exactly." 

None of them said a word for few seconds trying to understand what Afzal meant. Then Suddenly Sufyaan shouted pointing toward Afzal, " Yamina are you sure about him!?"

"I have doubts now." Yamina said with wide eyes like everyone else. 

"What? really?" Afzal asked, disappointment evident in his voice.

"No." Yamina said softly shaking her head and Afzal smiled instantly making her smile. 

"This is insane." Aman said covering his face with his hands.