Sufyaan took a deep breath and sat on the couch. Kehara sat next to him. After few seconds she turned to her left to face him.

"What happened bhai? Why are you sad?"

"Nothing."

"Ok. So Now tell me what is bothering you?"

Sufyaan stared her for few seconds and then Knowing that she won't leave him alone without knowing the reason he gave in.

"Afzal blamed me today."

"Yeah Aman told me about that. But he did not mean that bhai! He was just sad."

"I know. But still deep down it is hurting me."

"Oh bhai! You know Afzal. He loves you so much! He was just sad and scared. He is a human after all. He said something that he did not mean. It's OK!"

"I know. And I'm not angry but still."

Kehara placed her hand on his hand. After few seconds of silence Kehara said,

"Bhai are you sure this is the only thing that is bothering you?"

"What do you mean?"

"You are not someone who will get upset on such a small thing. What is it?"

Sufyaan frowned but before he could reply Aman came in the living room.

"Afzal is still not here?"

"No." Kehara said shaking her head.

"What happened but? Why he wants to meet us now?" Sufyaan looked at his wrist watch, "It's almost twelve."

"I don't know. He told me to call you here and that he will be here in twenty minutes. But what he did not know was that you are always here!" Aman said rolling his eyes.

"You and your taunts! You qualify for a really good desi mother in law."

Kehara giggled and Aman widened his eyes at her, making her laugh.

"It's my house. at least don't insult me here."

"It's my sister's house. I can do whatever I want." Sufyaan said rolling his eyes.

"And I'm trapped here with kids! Afzal where are you?" Kehara whispered but they heard her.

Aman was going to say something but The Door bell rang and Kehara instantly ran to open it.

"Assalamu alayekum Kehara."

"Walekum assalam Afzal. Come in." Kehara said smiling and they started walking towards the living room. "You are fine right?"

"Yes Kehara I'm fine. Alhumdulillah."

"That's good. You want me to leave you three alone?"

"Oh no no. Like all our meetings we need you. So stay and help."

Kehara chuckled and said ,Ok."

"Assalamu Alayekum!" Afzal exclaimed entering the room.

Aman and Sufyaan looked at each other smiling.

"Walekum assalam." They said together.

Afzal dropped himself on the couch next to Aman and Kehara sat next to Sufyaan.

"So what's the matter?" Aman asked.

"Yamina said yes?" Sufyaan asked smiling.

"Yes! Yes she said yes!"

Kehara clapped her hands together.

"That's awesome! Congratulations!"

"Congrats bro!" Sufyaan said.

"Welcome to the prison bro." Aman said hugging him.

"Hey!" Kehara exclaimed making everyone laugh.

"So when is the big day!?" Kehara asked.

"Well not yet decided. I was so happy that she said yes that I forgot everything else."

Everyone laughed. "Aww!" Kehara exclaimed.

" Her father! Oh God! I thought Yunus will be a problem but no! Yunus was cool but her dad!Oh God! I will never do that to the man who will ask my daughters hand in marriage."

"Trust me bro when it will be your daughter you will be as scary as him." Sufyaan said.

"No! I will be a cool dad."

"You just proposed her and you are already thinking about kids?" Aman asked smiling.

"Oh God!Please you two get married. I'm always an odd man out in such secret meetings." Kehara said.

"You mean odd woman out?" Afzal asked and kehara rolled her eyes

"Now I feel bad for Yamina."

"Mean!"

"Hey I was just joking."

"I know that sister."

"So now she is your sister as well?" Aman asked.

"Aman I consider my best friend's sisters as my sisters! I'm not shameless like you! I don't keep an eye on my best friend's sister!"

Kehara smiled trying hard to control laughing.

"Shut up Afzal."

"Truth is always bitter."

"Shut up." Aman said rolling his eyes.

"Why shut up? He is right! You are such a bad best friend. Now I know why you were always with me!" Sufyaan exclaimed and Kehara started laughing.

"It's Not funny Kehara." Aman said softly.

"Hey! Are you scolding Her in front of her brother!?" Afzal asked.

"Stop putting Oil in the fire Afzal." Aman said rolling his eyes.

"After my sister now you have the guts to insult my best friend. How dare you talk to Kehara like that?"

"How dare you Aman!" Afzal shouted and Kehara started laughing again.

***

"So what's new Zynu?"

"Baji I miss you."

"I miss you too."

"When are you coming back?"

"InshaAllah after my exams."

"Baji don't come."

Zyva frowned. "Why? I thought you are missing me?"

"I'm missing you but I don't want to be selfish and call you back to the hell."

"Zynah did you just call our house hell?"

"No baji. But things are very bad here."

"What do you mean?"

"Few days back Yasm phupu was asking about you and when you are coming back. I'm sure she will talk to Abba as soon as you come here."

"Zynah so what should I do? Run away from them all my life?"

"I don't know Baji."

"I will come back as soon as my exams are over."

"But baji..."

"Whatever happens then will be my destiny Zynah. Let's leave everything On Allah and trust him. He will help us."

"You are right. But when you can make an excuse and stay there for some more time then what is the problem?"

"I don't want anyone to doubt me Zynu. I don't want anyone to question abba."

"But..."

"No ifs no buts. We still have six months. let's enjoy it. Then maybe my life will change completely. So let's forget about Phupu and Her son and be happy!"

"You are right. But I won't let you marry Sufyaan bhai. I'm telling you I will fight till my last breath."

Zyva started laughing."Ok My fighter Zynu! Now listen. Don't talk about this with Ammi. You know how much she is scared of the thought of me getting married to Sufyaan."

"I'm not that stupid Baji!"

"You definitely are not stupid. You are my smart baby! Now I'm at office. So we will talk later. AllahHafiz."

"AllahHafiz baji!"

Zyva disconnected the call. Just like her mom even she is scared. She is scared of future. She shook her head and started working again.

After fifteen minutes of trying Zyva closed her laptop. She is unable to concentrate. She stood up and went out to get some fresh air.

Zyva closed her eyes as cool breeze touched her face. without her knowledge a tear escaped her eyes.

"Everything will be fine.Trust Allah."

Zyva opened her eyes and looked to her left. Kehara smiled. Zyva tried to smile but her fear did not let her.

"It's Ok Zyva. Don't worry everything will be fine."

Zyva finally smiled and one more tear escaped. "Thank you."

Kehara came closer and placed her hand on Zyva's. "You want to talk about it?"

"No."

"It's ok. But please don't cry."

Zyva nodded wiping her tears.

"Thank you." Kehara said and Zyva looked at her in confusion.

"Thank you? Why?"

"Aman and Bhai told me you helped Afzal yesterday. They are soon getting engaged InshaAllah."

Zyva smiled broadly "Really? Wow that's awesome."

"Yes it is! I'm so excited!" Kehara exclaimed like a small kid.

Zyva laughed"Oh God! Now you look like Noor's relative."

Kehara laughed"Yes I'm Noor Khan's sister in law!"

Zyva laughed again.

***

Aman told Sufyaan that Kehara is waiting for him so Sufyaan came out in search of his sister. He heard Kehara laughing and followed the voice.

"Yes I'm Noor's Sister in law."

Sufyaan frowned thinking why kehara said that. He walked towards them and Saw Kehara and Zyva laughing together. Sufyaan instantly smiled.

"You know what Noor did once?" Kehara said and was about to complete her sentence when her eyes fell on her brother.

"Bhai!"

Zyva turned around and Sufyaan walked towards them.

"Kehara what are you doing here?"

"I have a surprise for you!" Kehara said smiling mischievously.

"Ya Allah!" Sufyaan exclaimed nervously.

***

"Kehara what do you want?" Sufyaan asked.

After Kehara told him about a surprise she wants to give him Sufyaan dragged her to his cabin. Kehara is teasing him and not telling him what is her surprise.

"No not so easily!"

"Kehara!"

"Bhai!"

"What do you want?"

"Money."

"Your husband earns equal amount of money and even you are working. Then why are you after a poor man's money!"

Kehara shook her head "Drama queen."

"Kehara what is it?"

"You remember my friend Aiman."

Sufyaan thought for some time but did not remember who Aiman is."Ahhhh! No. But what happened to her?"

"Offo bhai she is that girl I wanted you to marry."

Sufyaan nodded, "Oh yes. So?"

"After so many years Today she called me! And guess what? She is single!"

Sufyaan rolled her eyes."Kehara like seriously?"

"Bhai I'm serious!"

"I don't care." Sufyaan sat on his chair.

"But I care!" Kehara said sitting on the chair across from him.

"Kehara not again please."

"Bhai You cannot run this time.You are twenty seven! What do you want your children should call you grandpa instead of dad?"

"Kehara Even your husband in twenty seven."

"He is married."

"But he does not have children."

"At least he is married!"

"No no no. We are talking about children."

"Bhai!"

"Kehara!"

"Aman!"

Kehara and Sufyaan turned around to see Aman standing there.

"Why are you two fighting?"

"Ask your wife Grandpa."

"Grandpa?"

Aman Sat on the arm of the chair Kehara was sitting and smiled at her but Kehara did not smile back.

"Your wife just said if you are twenty seven and don't have children then your future children will call you grandpa!"

"No! I said If he won't get married now then his children will call him grandpa."

"Same thing!"

"No no no! I said what he wants his children to call him dad or grandpa! I did not mean at the age of twenty seven."

"You said that Kehara!"

"No!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Yes!

"Aman."Kehara looked up at her husband with a crying face.

"Don't you dare come in between."Sufyaan warned.

"I already have two children. How will I handle more?" Aman whispered .

Kehara looked up at him again and narrowed her eyes.

"Sufyaan what do you want?"Aman said to distract her.

"Peace."

"Bhai I will wait for the day you will fall in love. Then we will talk." Kehara stood up and walked out of the room.

Aman saw her leave and then turned back to Sufyaan. "She is really upset."

"I know."

"What's the problem in getting married?"

"Nothing. I need a girl to get married right?"

"You have many girls around you Sufyaan. It's you who is the problem."

Sufyaan crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back in his chair. Aman rubbed his hands over his face.

"Sufyaan make up your mind fast. Your dad and Sister just wants to see you happy. But for now." Aman stood up." Chill and work. I will talk to her don't worry."

Sufyaan nodded "Ok."

"Now I will go and check Kehara. Bye AllahHafiz."

"AllahHafiz."

***

Kehara dashed out of the room and went to Aman's cabin. She closed the door behind her and took a deep breath. She pulled her phone out from her bag which was resting on the table.

"You have the most irritating son on world daddy!" Kehara sent a message to her father and sat on Aman's chair. She Sat there for few minutes and then got bored. She was staring the walls when someone knocked the door.

"Come in." Kehara said.

Zyva came in slowly.

"Kehara?"

"Salam Zyva. come in." Kehara welcomed her smiling.

Zyva smiled and walked towards her.

"Walekum assaalam. Where is Aman sir?"

"Your Aman sir is with you Sufyaan sir."

"Oh Ok. Then I will come afterwards."

"Zyva sit with me for some time."

Zyva nodded and sat on the chair. Zyva understood she is sad.She also saw her walking towards the cabin and her sad expression was enough for Zyva to understand.

"What are you doing tomorrow?"

"Ah nothing much. My uncle is out of town for some work so I'll be alone at home."

"Then why don't you join us tomorrow. We are have lunch tomorrow at Masjid."

"Ah I don't know."

"Why what's wrong?"

"Lunch with my bosses?"

"You are having Lunch with your best friend Noor and Your senior that is me!"

Zyva smiled "That's really sweet of you. But what will I do there? I don't even know anyone except you two."

"You have met all the girls before. Please come I insist. You will anyway get bored at home."

"Ah ok."

"That's like a good girl!"

Zyva smiled. "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"Would you like to drink some coffee?"

"No Thanks. I should go now. I have a lot of work to complete today."

"Ok. Don't forget to come tomorrow."

"I won't InshaAllah. Bye AllahHafiz."

"AllahHafiz."

Zyva left the cabin and kehara decided to call Aman. She dialed Aman's number. After few rings He picked up the call. Kehara opened her mouth to say salam but he did not allow her and said,

"Come out fast. It's surprise time."