Embracing Love [✓]

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"I heard that you are a doctor?"
One of the ladies said.

"Yes. A pediatrician."
Politely, Ayana replied.

The formal small question and answer session continued until a lady came and joined them. 

"Sorry for being late."
The lady said.
"My son and daughter-in-law had a meeting today so they came a bit late from the office and so we were a bit late."

"Oh, God! Please. Not her."
Under his breath, Imraan said, making Ayana confusedly look at him.

"Nova dear, greet them. They are my childhood friends."
The lady, Mrs. Ani said to her daughter-in-law, Nova. 
"And guys, this is my daughter-in-law, Nova."

Without giving others a chance to talk, the lady started to brag about her son and daughter-in-law until her eyes fall on Mrs. Quraish.

"Sherebano! It's been so long since we met."
The lady hugged Mrs. Quraish before looking at Imraan who politely greeted her. 

"Assalamualaikum, aunty!"

"Waalaikumussalam! How are you, son?"

"Alhamdulillah. Hope you are well too."

"Of course. Alhamdulillah, I'm fantastic."
Mrs. Ani said, indicating her son.
"Samar is coming after parking the car. You guys can catch up once he comes."

Imraan nodded and then walked away not before murmuring to Ayana, 
"Best of luck!"

Once he left, Mrs. Ani's eyes went on Ayana.
"You must be Imraan's wife."

"Assalamualaikum, I'm Ayana."
With a polite smile, Ayana greeted.

"Waalaikumussalam!"
The lady nodded before turning towards Mrs. Quraish.
"I heard that your daughter-in-law was extraordinarily beautiful. But she's just somewhat pretty."
The lady said in malice.

"Anyways, what do you do?"
As usual, without giving a chance to talk the lady continued.

"I-"

"She's a doctor. One of the best pediatricians in MSI Hospital and limited."
This time Sherebano Quraish bragged cutting Ayana off.

"I see."
Mrs. Ani nodded before turning towards the other ladies.
"Guys, I have some good news to share. Nova got the award for the best female HR."

"Really? Congratulations, dear."
The other ladies consecutively congratulated Nova.

"My pretty competent daughter-in-law."
Mrs. Ani patted Nova's head before haughtily saying.
"I knew from the beginning that she'll get it. After all, she studied at the best college."

"Even I have a good news to share."
Butting in, Mrs. Quraish said.
"My daughter-in-law recently got appointed as the head director for the Pediatric department."

"Maa! I was just nominated, not selected. I don't know whether I'll be selected or not-"
Ayana whispered to Mrs. Quraish, who whispered back.

"It's the same thing. Moreover, I'm sure that you'll be the director."

"But, maa-"
Mrs. Quraish glared at Ayana making her stop talking before continuing to brag.

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"Hey! Wassup?"
Seeing Ayana sitting by herself on a corner table with a glass of soft drink, Imraan sat beside her. 

"You!"
Ayana glared at him.
"You could have given me a heads up."