Sufyaan was so lost in his thoughts that he did not notice that his father was sitting next to him. Khurshid shook his arm bringing him out of his thoughts,

"Sufyaan what's wrong?"

"Nothing. I was just thinking about what happened today."

"Alhumdulillah everyone is fine and nothing happened to your office as well. Then why are you so upset."

"Nothing." Sufyaan said immediately.

"Assalmu alayekum uncle." Afzal said coming in the room.

Sufyaan was very upset so Afzal decided to stay with him for the night.

"Walekum Assalam Afzal. How are you?"

"Alhumdulillah. How are you?"

"Alhumdullilah. How is wedding preparations going on?"

"Alhumdullilah everything is going well."

"That's good. Let us know when you need our help."

"I will InshaAllah. But we need you son's help uncle. So tell him to be ready for working."

Khurshid smiled, "He will do everything. Don't worry. Now you both go and sleep. It's very late. Sufyaan you are going to work tomorrow?"

Sufyaan nodded," InshaAllah."

"Ok."

Khurshid stood up.

"Daddy please don't tell Nani about it."

"Why?" Khurshid asked frowning.

"I don't know. But I don't feel good about that so please."

"Ok."

Khurshid Left the room and Afzal looked at Sufyaan.

"Sufyaan what's wrong?"

"Afzal I cannot stop thinking about Zyva. I'm really worried for her."

"Sufyaan don't worry. InshaAllah she is fine."

"I hope so."

They sat there quietly for some time then Afzal suddenly smiled, "Sufyaan!"

"What?"

"Don't touch her!" Afzal said acting like Sufyaan.

"Afzal seriously?" Sufyaan asked rolling his eyes.

"You like her ha?"

"What? Afzal? Where did that come from?"

"Sufyaan you were ready to kill him just because he was going to touch her."

"Just because? It's not just? That's a big thing Afzal. I would have done that for anyone!"

"Fine. I agree. But you started fighting after you saw her crying."

"Who told you that!?"

"You!"

"When!?" Afzal raised his left eyebrow, "I didn't mean that!"

"Aman part two!"

"What!?"

"He took four years to admit his feelings for Kehara. But let me tell you don't have that much time."

"Four year? He is such an idiot."

"I agree. But you don't be an idiot. "

"Afzal I don't like anyone."

"We'll see that."

"Afzal I'm very tired. Let's sleep."

"Ok."

Sufyaan stood up and left the room.

"Ok for now. But Afzal is not going to leave you so easily Mr. Sufyaan Khurshid Shaikh." Afzal said smiling mischievously.

***

Zyva was not able to sleep last night. Gathering lot's of courage she told everything to her uncle after he asked her many times ,why she was crying. Her uncle scolded her a lot for going to the police Station without him but after he cooled down he stayed with her for hours. He just sat there hugging her without saying a word. Sometimes silence is better than words.

Zyva checked the time on the wall clock.

9 A.M.

She closed her eyes hoping to sleep. She was about to sleep when someone knocked the door.

"Chachu come in." Zyva said sitting on the bed.

"Your chachu went somewhere. But we are here." Noor said coming in.

"Noor." Zyva said.

"And kehara." Kehara said smiling.

"Kehara. Noor. Please come in."

Kehara sat on the bed and Noor hugged Zyva.

"How are you habibti?"

"I'm ok Noor."

Noor pulled back and cupped her face. "Don't lie. I know you are not ok. Don't worry you are safe now. You are not alone."

"Jazaki Allahu Khairan Noor. Your support means a lot."

"We are always there for you Zyva. Never think you are alone here." Kehara said smiling.

"Jazaki Allahu Khairan Kehara."

"Wa iyaki."

"Zyva." Noor said looking down.

"Yes?"

"Actually we." Noor said looking up.

"We want to ask you something." Kehara said.

"Ok. Go Ahead."

"Zyva did something happened yesterday?" Kehara asked slowly.

"Something?" Zyva asked.

"Zyva did they do something to you?" Noor asked slowly.

Scared that maybe Zyva might say yes Both Kehara and Noor sat there eagerly waiting for her reply. Zyva shook her head,

"No. Alhamdulillah no."

"Alhamdulillah!" Noor said closing her eyes.

"Alhamdulillah." Kehara said with a smile.

"But why did you ask?"

"Bhai was very scared because you were crying none stop. He is feeling very guilty. So he ask me to check on you." Kehara said.

"Why is he feeling guilty?"

"Because he was there but still could not protect you." Kehara said looking down.

Zyva smiled slightly, "if it was not for him then Allah knows what would have happened yesterday. I will always be thankful to him."

Kehara smiled and placed her hand on Zyva's.

"What happened yesterday Zyva?" Noor asked.

"Nothing Noor. We were stuck there."

"We know that! Go to where you were alone in Ms. Bella's room." Noor said.

"Nothing happened. I was searching for a charger and I finally found it. But at the same time that unknown guy came in the room. He was coming closer so I hurriedly ran towards the Door. But before I could leave the room he grabbed my hand." Zyva said taking her left hand in her right. Noor and Kehara saw a wound on her hand and frowned.

"Zyva what happened?" Noor asked.

"Actually he grabbed this hand and took me out of the room. But before they could do anything Sufyaan Sir came and started beating him. "

"Then how did you hurt yourself?" Kehara asked.

"Actually every time I thought about yesterday's event the first thing that came in my mind was his hand on mine. That made me very angry and I started rubbing my hand and after some time I used my nails to rub. I did that continuously and this happened."

"Ya Allah Zyva." Kehara took her hand. "Don't be so harsh on yourself Zyva. It was not your fault. So don't hurt yourself."

"Ok." Zyva said.

"Zyva please don't be sad." Noor said.

"Noor I'm trying."

"Zyva." Kehara said then hugged her.

"I'm fine Kehara. Don't worry."

"Zyva let's go out!" Noor exclaimed.

"Yeah that would be better. But where?"

"Shopping. We need a dress for Afzal and Yamina's wedding!"

"Oh yes!! Let's go shopping!" Kehara exclaimed.

***

Sufyaan was lost in his thoughts when his eyes fell on the picture which was resting on the table. It is his and his cousin Hadee's childhood picture. Sufyaan and Hadee were best friends then. Sufyaan loves that picture a lot. He had told Nani earlier that he wants a copy of it. So Today morning Nani gave him the picture so that he could make a copy of it.

He smiled slightly thinking about his childhood. How tension free he was. How much they enjoyed. It was taken on a family picnic. The last time Sufyaan visited Lucknow. He picked it up and smiled again when someone knocked the door.

"Come in."

Ms. Bella came in smiling. "Sufyaan someone came to meet you."

"Who?"

"He said his name as Rahemat."

"I don't know any Rahemat. But send him in."

"Ok." Ms. Bella said before leaving the room.

After few seconds someone again knocked the door.

"Come in."

Rahemat came in and smiled. Sufyaan smiled back and stood up.

"Assalamu Alayekum. I'm Rahemat Hussain. Zyva's uncle." Rahemat said extending his hand.

Sufyaan did the same before saying, "walekum assalam Sir. Please sit."

He sat down on the chair and smiled, "No need to say Sir. Either Rahemat or Chachu. Like Zyva says."

Sufyaan smiled sitting down, "what brings you here?"

"Zyva told me what happened Yesterday." Sufyaan instantly looked down. "So I wanted to thank you."

"Thank me? For what?"

"For helping Zyva. She told me how you fought with that guy. You didn't let him or anyone else touch her. Jazaka Allahu khairan Sufyaan. It means a lot. I will forever be great full to you."

"There is no need to thank me sir. It was my duty to protect her."

Rahemat smiled, "That's very kind of you to think that way."

Sufyaan smiled and kept the picture in his hand on the table. Rahemat Saw that pic and frowned.

"Hadee?"

"You know him?"

"Yes. He is my nephew. My sister's son."

"You are Zahida Mumani's brother?"

"Yes. Wait you are Safiya Aunty's grandson? That means you are?"

"Rabia's son."

"Allah. You are Rabia Baji's son? No doubt you are so good and kind."

Sufyaan smiled, "You knew her?"

"I knew her? Of course. She was not just my sister's sister in law but also our neighbour. We grew up together. She was our leader. We use to follow her religiously. When she said no to something no one ever dared to do that thing. For me she was like my own Sister. I miss her. MashaAllah she was a great lady."

"Yeah. That she was." Sufyaan said smiling.

"Wait your Nani is here right? That means Safiya Aunty is here?"

"Yes she is here."

"That's great. I would definitely come to meet her."

"Our Doors are always open for you."

Rahemat smiled again, "Rabia Baji did a great job."

Sufyaan smiled again. Rahemat looked at his wrist watch.

"Ya Allah. I should go home now. Zyva is all alone."

Rahemat stood up and so did Sufyaan.

"It was nice meeting you sir."

"Now that we have found out that we are relatives call me Chachu like Zyva do or Mamu like Hadee do. The choice is yours. I should go now. It was nice meeting you young man." Rahemat again extended his hands and Sufyaan did the same.

Rahemat smiled, "AllahHafiz."

"AllahHafiz." Sufyaan said smiling.

Sufyaan sat down on the chair again after he left and kept his hand on his chin.

"She is Hadee's cousin. More easy for Nani to hook them up. Great."

***

"What about this one?" Noor asked picking up a pink dress

"MashaAllah it's beautiful." Zyva said.

"I think it's ok." Noor said looking at the dress.

"Noor you say that to every dress. Come on pick one." Kehara said.

"Kehara I want best dress for the wedding."

"Yamina is getting married not you Noor. We will do this in your wedding.
So now choose one dress fast. My legs are killing."

"Kehara the complain box!"

"Noor just pick one!"

Zyva finally smiled seeing their silly fight.

"You two are so cute! Sister in law goals!"

"InshaAllah you will be blessed with an amazing Sister in law." Kehara said.

"Ameen! Although you can never have someone as amazing as Kehara. Because she is mine!" Noor said giving Kehara a side hug.

"I wish I get someone as amazing as Kehara." Zyva said smiling.

"Not possible. She is only my Sister in law!" Noor said.

"What about Sufyaan bhai's future wife?" Kehara asked.

" I'm not sharing you with her!"

Zyva laughed shaking her head, "Allah I could not even imagine smiling few hours ago and now I'm laughing. You two are amazing."

"MashaAllah!" Noor exclaimed happily.

"MashaAllah." Zyva said smiling.

"Now Noor decide fast. I'm hungry."

"You are always hungry Nowadays" Noor said rolling her eyes. "And moody. And angry. And sad and."

"Stop and decide." Kehara said rolling her eyes.

"Kehara are you?" Zyva asked raising her eyebrow.

"I'm what?" Kehara Asked frowning.

Noor's eyes widened. "Oh Ya Allah! Kehara are you?"

Kehara frowned deeper but then she realised what they meant and instantly said, "Ya Allah no."

"Let's go to the doctor and check!" Noor shouted.

"Stop shouting and no. I'm not pregnant."

"How can you be so sure Kehara. One test won't harm." Zyva said.

"I'm sure Zyva. See I don't have to pray."

"Oh yes. I forgot." Noor said looking down.

"Noor! Why are you sad now?" Kehara asked.

"Because I want to be an aunt. I will be the best phuphu in the world."

"InshaAllah." Zyva said smiling.

"Noor please don't be sad."

Noor looked up and smiled, "Kehara I want to be an aunt soon! Keep that in your mind."

"Shut up Noor. It's way to early."  Kehara said checking out other dresses.

"No! Your walima was done seven months ago" Noor's eyes widened suddenly, "Oh My God. That means your first anniversary is coming in few months!"

"Next month." Kehara said rolling her eyes.

"Next month! How can I forget that! Anyway we will plan for it later now Zyva you tell me when are you getting married?" Noor asked.

"Where did that come from?" Zyva asked.

"Oh just reply."

"I don't know to be honest. What about you?"

"Not any time soon."

"Same."

"Now you two are talking like Sufyaan Bhai. Get married as soon as possible!" Kehara exclaimed.

"Just because you are married does not mean you will get everyone married." Noor said rolling her eyes.

"Girls let's go home please. I'm really tired and I want to sleep." Zyva said rubbing her left eye with her right hand finger.

"Noor are you going to buy a dress or not? If yes then make it fast. Zyva needs rest." Kehara scolded Noor.

"Ok fine. I will go with the silver one."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes I'm." Noor said nodding her head.

"Good. Now go and pay. I will bring the car." Kehara said and left.

Soon Noor paid for the dress and they were on their way back home.

"Kehara I will name your baby!" Noor exclaimed.

"Noor for the last time, I'm not pregnant."

"I know. I'm just telling you."

"Fine. But don't tell that to your parents or Aman."

"Why?"

"It's awkward. And I don't want them to start feeling the need for a baby. InshaAllah when Allah wills he will bless us with a baby. But I don't want anyone to feel sad or disappointed now.

"Fine!"

"Thank you."

"But I will keep the name!"

"Me too." Zyva said like a kid.

"Two names for one baby?" Kehara asked smiling.

"Two names for two babies!" Noor said rolling her eyes.

"Or more. InshaAllah InshaAllah." Zyva said with a wink.

"Oh yes. InshaAllah I will have many nieces and nephews to spoil."

Kehara rolled her eyes ,"Stop it girls! Let's talk about something good."

"Like your babies."

"Ya Allah." Kehara said closing her eyes.