Words in brackets are (thoughts)
Words in flower bracket is {information}

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Noor : Not a chance.

Ranimaa : One more request not a single soul should know that Mannat is no more.

Noor : I cannot allow this. How am I suppose to leave my daughter alone for two months with unknown people?

Ranimaa : I take full responsibility of Nayab's well-being.

Abhyan{sarcastic} : Awesome, are you even listening to what you are saying?

Ranimaa : This is a crucial matter we need to handle it with utmost care.

Noor : Impossible, What will I say if people ask me where was Nayab for two months as we can't tell the truth.

Ranimaa : Tell them she went for a job or vacation.

Abhyan : All my sympathies are with you still this arrangement can't take place.

Zia{curious} : Can I know the reason?

Noor : This is India, here people aren't that broad-minded. They'll raise questions on her character, then who will marry her?

Zia : I'll marry her.

Nayab{shocked} : But...

Ranimaa : If Zia marries her then she will be our responsibility right? Furthermore no one can raise questions on her character, for the reason that she'll leave the country with her husband.

Abhyan : We need time to think.

Nomaan : Sorry but exactly how many people know about Mannat's death?

Ranimaa's PA : Ranimaa, Zia Sir, Zia Sir's parents, Amjad, legal advisor, royal family doctor, the head chef including me.

Nomaan : Oh! Okay.

Abhyan/Noor leave the hall together with enter into a room in order to make a decision. On the other hand Zia order Nayab to come with him to the lawn.

Nayab{annoyed} : What?

Zia : Agree for this marriage.

Nayab : Are you mad? You don't even know me.

Zia : Nothing is more important in this universe than my father's word and he gave Ranimaa his word.

Nayab : That?

Zia : That I'll bring you to the estate likewise their legacy will continue.

Nayab{furious} : What am I, a toy? That your Ranimaa decided I'll act as Mannat and I'll do it.

Zia{point finger at Nayab} : Speak with respect about her.

Nayab : Otherwise what?

Zia{angry} : You don't wanna see my bad side.

Nayab{dry chuckle} : Funny, you have even more bad side. I thought this was it.

Zia{glaring} : You didn't even see 10% of it yet, it's better if you willingly marry me or...

Nayab{challenging} : Or?

Zia{devilishly grinning} : How will you survive without a family?

Nayab{furious} : If you even touch their hair...

Zia : Relax, everything depends on your answer.

Nayab{irritated} : You!!! I hate you.

Zia{smirking} : Hate is a strong emotion.

Nayab : I..I...I'll destroy you {Nayab leaves for the hall}

Zia : To destroy me you need to love me, if you hate me then you'll destroy yourself.

Once again everyone assemble in the hall and before anyone could start talking Nayab declares that she wanna help Ranimaa in this acting arrangement.

Ranimaa{delighted} : I'll inform Zaroon/Naaz so that they can come for the marriage. Moreover, I want to take Nayab with us by the end of this week.

*******

After a while:-

Abhyan : Nayab, are you certain about your decision?

Nayab : Yes Dad, in addition to that I think there is more to Mannat's death.

Nomaan : Oooh CID, stop your horses. Don't do anything which will put you in danger.

Nayab : Aww, are you worried?

Nomaan : Nah, I was just concerned about the jobs of CID officers if you begin to investigate.

Nayab : Idiot.

Nomaan : Fatty.

Nayab : Stop calling me that.

Nomaan : I know truth hurts. {Nayab pick a cushion and run behind Nomaan to beat him with it}

Noor : Abhyan, how will we manage all the marriage functions in a week? {Zia walk to them}

Zia : Don't worry uncle, my father have a mansion nearby. We can use it besides I'll take care of all the expenses.

Abhyan{smiling} : No need son, I have savings for my daughters marriage. (It's time to use them)

Noor : You thought about helping us that's more than enough.

*******

Next day:-
At the Mansion:-

Nayab{to Amjad} : Amjad uncle...

Amjad{tearful eyes} : Yes Mann... I mean Nayab beta[child]

Nayab : Are you crying?

Amjad : Mannat beta used to call me uncle, when you referred to me the same I got emotional.

Nayab : I'm so sorry.

Amjad : It was cruel game of destiny, Do you want something?

Nayab : Yeah, I wanna know how is Mr Shah related to Mannat?

Amjad : Zaroon Sir and Murtaza Sir were college friends who were soon going to turn into relatives.

Nayab : Meaning?

Amjad : Zaroon Sir gave his word to Murtaza Sir that he'll get Zia Sir married with Mannat beta.

Nayab : Oh! (So, he is indirectly fulfilling his father's word and in this process he is using me as bait)

Amjad : Are you okay beta?

Nayab : Yep uncle, I'm good. What about Mannat and Mr Zia?

Amjad : They were best friends.

Nayab : Thank you uncle.

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By the evening some of the important relatives of Siddiqui's plus Zaroon/Naaz Shah had arrived to the mansion. The hall was beautifully decorated in the combination of Peach + Orange.

Naaz was assuring a tensed Noor that she'll take good care of Nayab like her own daughter.

Naaz : I too have a daughter, hence stop stressing yourself.

Noor : What's her name?

Naaz : Zeba Shah.

Noor{bewildered} : Why didn't you bring her?

Naaz{sadly} : Actually she doesn't know about Mannat.

Noor : Isn't all of this wrong? Fooling people in believing that someone is alive when she is not.

Naaz : It's wrong on ethical grounds however if you think practically many poor families where no one can earn are supported by the royal family. If this truth comes out many people will suffer.

Noor : I hope everything goes well.

*******

In the center of the hall:-

Zia was standing with a splendid pink flower stone ring in his hand whereas Nayab who was dressed in a Peach Lehenga with long jacket forward her left hand so that he can slid the ring in her ring finger.

Nomaan : Here{pass Nayab a ring} make him wear it as well as seal the deal {Nayab glare at him} what!?

After the engagement everyone head towards the buffet. Meanwhile Zia notice a boy glancing at Nayab from a long time, at the same moment Nomaan was passing by him.

Zia : Nomaan...

Nomaan : Yes Jiju[brother-in-law]

Zia : Who is that boy?

Nomaan : He is Wajih Khan, my uncle's son. If you wouldn't have come in our lives yesterday he would have married Nayab.

Zia : What does that mean?

Nomaan : It means he was gonna propose Nayab yesterday. {Nomaan leaves as Noor was calling him}

Zia advance in the direction of Wajih along with stand beside him, Wajih was so lost in looking at Nayab that he doesn't notice Zia's presence.

Zia : It's inappropriate to stare at someone's would be wife.

Wajih{embarrassed} : Oh! I'm sorry, I was just thinking how I lost my chance.

Zia : Everything is pre-planned by Allah SWT[God]

Wajih : True, although sometimes you don't wanna accept what you see.

Zia{irritated} : You have to accept the reality.

Wajih{unknown emotion} : I have a feeling I'll get what I want.

Zia : Just to let you know I never let anybody eye on what's MINE.

Zia then leave Wajih at the same spot and proceed towards Nayab, cherry on top of that he hold her hand in his as if stating Wajih the fact that now Nayab belong to him.

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Did Nayab took the correct decision?