Date:7 June, 2017
So Sorry for the late update.I am having writers block, plus its Ramadan, so its not easy to update.But now, here is the small chapter.Hope its worth the wait
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Amaan was sitting in living room with his family.His parents wanted to talk to him.He was so scared as he thought about all the wrongs he has done but when he saw his parents in good mood, he sighed in relief.
"So what is it?" He asked, as Sabreena and Ibrahim fumbled with the words.
"Look Amaan, you are now 23 and i think its high time that you should get married" Ibrahim said.
Amaan's eyes widened in shock.Out of all the things he had thought, this was beyond his thinking.He looked at Amreen who was smiling cheekily.
'Ofcourse she would be happy.What could make a girl more happy than the wedding' Amaan thought.
"Oh my God!! Your marriage? I am so excited.I can't wait to shop." Amreen chirped excitedly
"Here they are planning to get me hitched and all you could care about is your shopping" Amaan frowned and then added "and sorry to break your bubble, i am not getting married" He looked at his parents with a horrified expression all over his face.
"Dad, with marriage comes responsibilities and i don't think i am ready for that yet" He said
"Tell me one thing Amaan? For which responsibility are you ready? When i asked you to join the business, you said you aren't ready and now when we want you to get married, you are again using the same excuse.The truth is you are avoiding all the responsibilities.You are not able to give upon your carefree life" Ibrahim said in a strict tone.
Amaan knew his father was right.He was running away from all of his responsibilities.He was scared of the thought of getting married and handling business.
"I know but--"
"But you won't be able to run away anymore.Now is the time that your actions should match your age" Ibrahim said, interrupting whatever Amaan was about to say
"Whats that supposed to mean?" Amaan frowned
"It means that you need to grow up and live your life maturely" Ibrahim replied
Amaan glared at Amreen who was snickering at his poor self.
"Sisters like you belong in zoo" he muttered loud enough for Amreen to hear.
"And brothers like you should be banned" She snapped back
"And sisters like you---"
"Look this is what i was talking about..Grow up Amaan!!" Ibrahim said
"Sorry Dad" Amaan said, passing a deathly glare to Amreen.
"Ok so lets get back to your marriage topic" Sabreena said excitedly
Amaan looked at them with the best innocent face he could make but noone budged.
"We wanted to know if there is anyone you want to marry?" Ibrahim asked
"N..No" He stuttered, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Ibrahim wasn't that typical desi strict father but still, Amaan didn't expected him to ask him this question.Even if he had anyone in mind, he wouldn't dare to speak in front of his Father.
"Good..Then we have already found someone" Sabreena exclaimed, clapping her hands
Amaan looked shockingly at his mother " Already found? Seriously? When is the wedding then? Tomorrow?" Amaan said sarcastically.
"I didn't like your tone Amaan" Ibrahim said sternly
"Sorry Dad but aren't you guys going too fast?" He said
"No..We don't think so..procrastinating doesn't make sense, especially when you are planning to do something good" Sabreena said
"Good..ofcourse" Amaan huffed
"Also you are already 23 and--"
"You make it sound like i am 80." Amaan said interrupting his Father
Ibrahim chuckled and ignoring Amaan's frustrated look he continued " And you are going to join the company in a month.People don't take bachelors seriously.So get married..That way you will become responsible and trust me, marriage has its own perks, look at me and your mother" Ibrahim said
Sabreena flushed while Amaan and Amreen couldn't help but smile at their parents.Even after so many years, they were extremely fond of each other.
"Come on Bhai..agree now..you are being stubborn for no reason" Said Amreen
Amaan glared at her and she smiled sheepishly at him
He sighed and then looked at his parents "What if i don't like the girl?" He asked
"We won't force you in marrying someone.It would be your choice." Ibrahim replied
"And By the way, i am sure you will like that girl" said Sabreena.
"Really? So who is this 'girl of my dreams'?" Amaan asked, quoting 'girl of my dreams' with his fingers.
"Guess who?" Sabreena said
"Mom say it already" Amaan frowned
"Its Haya." Ibrahim said.
"Its who?" Amaan yelled, unable to believe his ears.
"Really??" Amreen exclaimed
"Yeah.." Said Sabreena.
"Mom and Dad..please..Haya and i are just friends..You understand? JUST FRIENDS!!" Amaan said stressing the words 'just friends'.
"So what? Friends can get married" Sabreena shrugged her shoulders.
"Ofcourse Friends can get married..But not in mine and Haya's case." He said. Just today, he and Haya were friends again but his parents were in full force to make situations awkward between them.
"Why not?"
"Because i don't see myself with Haya in that way and i am sure Haya would also not like this..So drop it please"
"Atleast think about it Amaan" Ibrahim said
"Dad no."
"Bhai please agree na..I mean, imagine, Haya and i in same house..It would be fun" Amreen said
"If you like her so much, then why don't you get married to her?" Amaan said
"If i could, i would but i am a girl" Amreen replied
"I doubt so" Amaan muttered, gaining a hug on face by a pillow.
"Hey.." he frowned
"You deserve it" Amreen said and sticked her tongue at him
"Amaan..We will give you a week's time to think about it..After that, whatever you decide, we will agree for that..Ok?" Ibrahim said with finality in his tone.
"Alright"
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"Why do you need Bhai's number?" Amreen asked in a teasing way and could easily imagine Haya rolling her eyes, even though she couldn't see her.
"Amreen" Haya said in a stern tone.
"Yes Haya"
"Give me his number..I need his help." She said
"Alright..I will text you right away." Amreen said
After few seconds of disconnecting the call, Haya's phone beeped displaying the text from Amreen.
She saved his number and then called him.
"Hello?" After three rings Amaan received the call.
"Hello professor" Haya replied
Amaan pondered for few seconds trying to recognize the voice and then answered "Haya?"
"Yupp...Mind helping me professor?"
Amaan chuckled "What help?" He asked
"I am stuck in your subject."
"Too bad...I can't help"
"Why?"
"Because i am not in mood"
"Thats not the valid answer"Haya frowned
"Come over and i will help you" He said
"No you come here.Mom is not feeling well so i can't leave her alone" Haya replied
"Why? What happened?" Amaan asked in a concerned tone.
"Her BP shot up yesterday..And how come you didn't knew about well being of your darling? Huh?" Haya joked
"Yeah well thats shame.I will be there in like 10..alright?"
"Alright"
They hung up and as said, after 10 minutes Amaan showed up at Haya's door step with flowers in his hand..
"Hi Boxer" He greeted, ignoring the uneasiness he felt in the pit of his stomach as he recalled the last night's conversation with Sabreena and Ibrahim.
"I must say you are punctual" Haya said and moved aside to let him in.
"Where is my darling?" He asked
"Living room" Haya replied and both walked to the living room.
"Oh my darling!! What have you done to yourself huh?" Amaan said dramatically as soon as he saw Shahana, making Haya giggle
"Hey handsome" Shahana replied and kissed his cheek.
"Beautiful flowers for beautiful lady" Amaan said, forwarding the bouquet of red roses towards Shahana
"Awww...thats so sweet of you" Shahana said and pinched his cheek
"Wow..love is in the air!!" Haya commented
"Don't be jealous boxer..I got something for you as well" Amaan smirked
"Really? How thoughtful of you" Haya said and rolled her eyes
"Yupp...you see i am amazing" He said and pulling out snickers from his jeans pocket, he forwarded it towards her.
Haya's eyes shone brightly and a huge grin appeared on her face.
"Oh my god!! Thank you" she grabbed the chocolate from his hand and started eating it like no tomorrow
"Haya..easy" Amaan shook his head amusingly.
"I didn't ate them from past two days...can you believe it? TWO FREAKING DAYS!!!" Haya said emphasising 'two days'
"Ok i am going into my room to rest..You two are studying right?" Shahana asked
"Yaa..but you can also sit here" Haya said
"No i need a proper sleep..So i am leaving.." She got up and started walking towards her room
"Study well" she said before she entered her room and closed the door.
"Ok then...lets start" Amaan said
"Not before a cup of coffee"
After about half an hour, they were interrupted by the sound of doorbell.
"Are you expecting someone?" Amaan asked
"Nope" Haya replied
"Ok then let me check" Amaan stood up and walked towards the door with Haya following him
As he opened the door, he saw the familiar faces of a woman and a guy.Before he could think who they were, Haya greeted them
"Assalamualaikum pupho(father's sister)" Haya walked smilingly to her aunt and hugged her.
"Assalamualaikum Safeer" Haya greeted the guy
"Walaikumsalam Haya" he replied and was about to hug her, but she backed away quickly.
"What? You don't want me to hug you?" He asked
"We are not kids anymore Safeer" Haya frowned and then her eyes fell on Amaan who was glaring angrily at Safeer.
She quickly ignored him and turned to her aunt "pupho, come in please" She said and they all walked in.
They sat in the living room and Haya's pupho looked at Amaan questioningly
"Who are you young man?" She asked
"Amaan" Amaan said
"Who Amaan?" The woman asked
"He is my friend pupho.Don't you remember him? Sabreena aunty's son?" Haya said
The woman pondered for few seconds and then replied"Oh yes i do.But what are you doing here?"She asked him
"I was teaching Haya" Amaan replied, completely irritated by her questioning
"Where is your Mother Haya? Why are you two alone?" She asked
"We are not alone.Mom is in her room.I will just go and call her" Haya said and quickly left to call her Mom
Amaan looked at the Mother -Son and then sat on the opposite couch.He looked at Safeer bemusingly. He remembered whenever Safeer used to come.He disliked him from the very begining.It was because he was over protective whenever it came to Haya and Amaan knew this guy was nothing but a bad news.He had to control his urge to punch him right on his face when he tried to hug Haya.
"Why are you glaring at me like that?" Safeer's question bought Amaan back to reality
"Like what?"
"Like you are planning to kill me" replied Safeer
"Maybe I am" Amaan smirked and before Safeer could reply Shahana and Haya appeared in the room
"Assalamualikum Baji" Shahana greeted her sister-in-law and then hugged Safeer.
Haya slipped out of room and walked to the kitchen and Amaan followed her
"Why are they here?" Amaan asked as soon as they entered kitchen
"What kind of question is that? She is my aunt.Does she need a reason to come here?" Haya replied
"Yaa but i don't like that cousin of yours." Amaan said, frowning
"Tell me something i don't know" Haya chuckled
"How long are they going to stay?" Asked Amaan
"They usually stay for few days."
"It means that jerk is going to stay here for few days?" Amaan asked
"Hey he is my cousin"
"So what? You also know he is a jerk" Amaan replied, shrugging his shoulders
"I never understood what your problem is with him.I mean i know he can be a bit cocky sometimes but so are you.." Haya said while preparing tea.
"Hey i am not cocky"Amaan exclaimed
"As if i believe" Haya smirked and putting the cups on tray, she left to serve tea to guests.
Amaan groaned at the thought of Safeer staying here, close to Haya.In childhood, it used to bother him because he cared for Haya but right now, he couldn't understand what it was.He knew it was more than just being protective.He couldn't stand the thought of Safeer and Haya being under the same roof, even if it would have been just for few hours.
'Maybe its just the effect of the conversation i had with my parents last night' he thought and ignored all the messy feelings..
But, deep down, he knew it was something else...These feelings were something different..
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