In The Midst Of Serendipity

|Chapter 03| The Cumbersome Excursion

"I knew it I didn't do wrong by coming here."

Hashir burst out into laughter and we both made our way outside of his house. I really hope the long ride will give me a little bit piece of mind. I really needed that...
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Shiza's POV

Shehnaz Ammi has taken her medicine and now she is reciting Surah "Yaseen". I was listening to her recitation with great focus. Her sweet voice and the melodious words were calming the inner turmoil of mine. The Holy Quran made us forget all our bad days and filled our hearts with peace and tranquility. I don't recite Quran daily truth to be told, but still I tried to recite it once a week.

I was quietly listening to her recitation when she finished her reading and placed the Quran back on its place. I sighed and she turned to me. She passed me a beautiful smile and said

"Why are you smiling like that?"

I shook my head and stated

"You voice is so beautiful."

She laughed a little and said

"Thank you daughter."

I chuckled and tucked the stray strand of my hair behind my ear. I checked the time and it was almost evening. I turned to Shehnaz Ammi and said

"What do you want to eat in dinner?"

Shehnaz Ammi thought for a while before saying

"I want to eat the broccoli chicken soup."

I smiled and stated

"Well, I'll tell the maid to made it."

I stood up and was about to leave when I heard her amusing voice from the back

"Ruko, beta."

Translation:(Wait, daughter)

My steps halted and I turned around. I found her smiling at me amusingly. I became confused and asked her

"What's wrong? Do you need anything?"

Shehnaz Ammi chuckled and told me

"I didn't say that I want to eat from the maid's hands."

My eyebrows furrowed and I shooted my next question at her

"Then from whose hands you want to eat from?"

Shehnaz Ammi smiled and looked cheekily at me. Then she said

"I want to eat from your hands."

At this confession, I was amazed. My cheeks turned red because I rarely got appreciated. This is so awkward!! Shehnaz Ammi started laughing at my red tomato face and said

"C'mon don't just sit here. I don't want to have my food late."

I nodded my head and stood up. I kissed her cheeks and assured her

"I'll make it soon."

With that said, I left the room. I made my way to the kitchen and found few maids working there. They didn't acknowledged me as they were busy working. So I cleared my throat and this gained their attention. They looked at me and one of the maid asked me

"Do you need something, beta?"

I nodded my head and said

"Can you tell me where's the pantry? I need to make soup for Shehnaz Ammi."

The maid made an o shape in realization. The maid then said

"You don't stress yourself. I'll make it for her."