Date:9 July 2017
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i wanted to know where my readers are from.So please comment the name of your place and By the way, I am from Kashmir, India.
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Amaan walked in cafe and sat beside the glass window.He knew what was coming.Haya would probably kill him with her bare hands.He started tapping the table with his fingertips nervously, waiting for her to come and exactly after 5 minutes, she was standing in front of him with arms crossed over her chest.
"Hi" He smiled only to gain a deathly glare in return.
"Ok i know we need to talk but why don't you sit first?"Amaan said and gestured towards the chair.
Haya glanced between him and chair and finally seated herself.
"You---" Haya was about to speak but got interrupted by Amaan
"Wait.Lets order coffee first" He suggested
"I don't want coffee" Haya argued
"But i do." He stated and called the waiter.
"Cold coffee for me...and you?"Amaan asked Haya
"I am already hot headed right now so i guess i will go for cold" She snapped
"Ok.Two cold coffees please"
The waiter noted the order and left.
"Lets talk now.Shall we?" Haya said
Amaan straightened in his seat and nodded in 'yes'
"Why did you agreed?" Questioned Haya
"Well i gave it a thought and i don't think there is anything wrong in it" Amaan shrugged
"Really?"
"Yes"
"Why don't you just say it Amaan?You agreed because of Safeer.You thought labelling me with your name will keep Safeer away." Haya stormed
"Thats not entirely true" objected Amaan
"Then what is it?"
"The day before Safeer came, Mom and Dad talked to me and wanted me to get married to you.They provided me a week's time to think about it.But i wasn't ready until Safeer came.You are right.At first, i agreed because of Safeer but then i prayed istikhara and after that Mom and Dad talked to Shahana aunty." Amaan confessed
"But Amaan we don't like each other in that way.You gave it a thought because Safeer came, othervise, you would have straightly denied."
"Haya noone is forcing you.You can say 'No' okay?"
"I don't want any awkwardness between us.plus, our families are so close.I don't want to hurt them." Haya sighed tediously
"Noone would be hurt and there won't be any awkwardness between us.I promise.And if there is anyone you like, you can just say it."Amaan assured
"Like? What? Oh god.No Amaan.Its just we are friends and its difficult to think about us in any other way."Haya explained
"I understand"
"But Mom wants me to give it a thought"
"Then do it.Think about it once and after that, whatever you decide, noone is going to mind.I mean, come on, i am not that bad for you to not even think about me" Amaan bragged.
Haya snorted and rolled her eyes at him.The waiter arrived with the coffee and placing it on table, he left.
"So what are you going to decide now?" Amaan asked as he took the sip from his coffee.
"I think you are right.I should give it a thought."Haya replied
"Good"
Haya frowned and glared at Amaan
"Now what happened?" He asked
"Nothing.Its just, i hate it when you are right." She scowled
"Then get used to it because i am almost always right." He smirked, making Haya roll her eyes again.
"You are so self obsessed" she muttered
"Are you coming to university?" Amaan asked
"Yeah i have to issue few books from library."
"Fine.Lets go together" Amaan said and Haya nodded in affirmative.
Amaan paid the bill and Haya tried to protest, but he shooed her away.
"Don't you dare to pay my bill next time or i will bury you alive" Haya growled as they came out of cafe
"Whoa! You have already turned into wife mode" Amaan joked
"I didn't agreed yet"
"I know you will.I am hard to resist" He said and winked at her
"And you are also cocky"
"No i am not"
"Yes you are"
"Shut up"
"You shut up"
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"Ok its enough! We need to give them an answer now." Shahana bellowed, startling Haya
She straightened herself on couch and kept her book on coffee table "you came from kitchen to tell me this?"She asked
"Yes.I keep on thinking about this.Its been 3 days."
"So what? I need to think about it more"
"Didn't you do Istikhara?"
"Yes"
"What was the result?"
"Surprisingly good"
"Great.Then what are you waiting for? Just say Yes" Shahana exclaimed
"I am scared" Haya confessed
"Of what?"
"Of marriage.Few days ago i wasn't even ready to get married and now all of a sudden, i am considering a proposal and that too of Amaan."Haya said
"You don't need to be scared.You did Istikhara and the result is positive.plus, Amaan is your friend.You both are going to be perfect together.Trust me.Having your best friend as your husband is amazing.It worked for me and your Father."Shahana advised
"I like your and Dad's love story.Tell me more about it." Haya gushed
"Stop listening to others' love story and start making your own." Shahana snapped and started walking towards kitchen.
Haya's jaw dropped down but then quickly recomposing herself, she followed her.
"I really like your and Dad's story.He loved you so much" Haya climbed on the kitchen counter and started dangling her feet while Shahana resumed her cooking.
"Not loved.He still loves me and he is waiting for me in heaven so you better get married fast, give me five grand kids and then i can go and meet him peacefully" Shahana remarked, making Haya's eyes pop out.
"From when did you turn into Indian emotional blackmailer mother?"Haya frowned
"I guess at some point, even the coolest Mother turns into that"
"I don't want to leave you" Haya whispered
"You are not leaving me Haya"
"You would be alone here"
"You can come to meet me anytime"
"Who will take care of you?"
"I can take care of myself and i think this should be my question because as far as i remember, i am the one who takes care of you."Shahana said
"Thats mean.I take care of you.I even cooked dinner when you were sick, although i hate cooking."objected Haya
"Correction.Amaan cooked it and here is the another positive point about him.You always wanted to marry the one who can cook"
"But--"
"Stop making excuses Haya.I am not buying them" Shahana interrupted
"Even after doing Istikhara, you are in dilemma. I know its sudden but Amaan is a nice guy.Give me one valid reason for why you shouldn't marry him and i won't ask you again" Shahana added
"There is no valid reason.I am just freaking out because its sudden"
"Do you trust Allah?"Shahana asked
"Yes"
"Doing istikhara means Allah made a decission for you.He showed what is right for you.Then what is stopping you?"
"I don't know.I guess i am over thinking" Haya stated
"Then don't.Just make a choice and leave everything in Allah's hands." Shahana advised
Haya remained silent for few minutes and then spoke "Fine"
"Fine what?"
"Call Sabreena aunty.Its Yes from me"Haya climbed down the counter and even before her feet could touch the ground, Shahana pulled her into bone crashing hug.
"I am so glad you made this choice."Shahana squealed
"I am going to call Sabreena right away" She said and quickly dashed into living room.
"She is more excited than me.Looks like she is the one getting married" Haya muttered and then continued to cook Shahana's long forgotten lunch.
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"Haya agreed.Haya agreed.Haya agreed"Amreen bellowed as she entered Amaan's room making him jerk up from his sleep.
"What? What happened? Where did my chicken go?" Amaan started shouting as he looked around in confusion
"Chicken?" Amreen's eyebrows drew closer in confusion
"Yeah i was eating chicken" Amaan said
Amreen chuckled and walking to the side table, she took the water jug
"What are you doing?" He asked and before he knew, he was soaked in water from head to toe.
"What the hell?" He shrieked
"Wake up! Here Haya agreed and you are dreaming about chicken?" Amreen exclaimed
"Agreed? What are you tal---oh!!"He exclaimed as he realized what she meant.
"Yes.Isn't that amazing? You are getting married" Amreen cheered
"Yeah"
"I just told you Haya agreed and all you have replied me with is 'oh' and 'yeah' and yes 'chicken'."Amreen frowned
"What do you want me to do?"
"You aren't even showing a bit of excitement"
"You want me to shout and jump around like you were doing a minute ago?"
"No.I want to know that you are happy"
"I am.I just need time to let this settle in.I am fine.Don't worry" Amaan assured
Ok.I believe you.By the way congratulations."
"Thanks." Amaan replied and both remained silent.
"Now what?" Amaan asked as Amreen didn't budge to leave and kept staring at him
"Now? Now you need to get up.I need a treat from you" Amreen exclaimed
"What?No!!"
"Yes!!"
And with that she pulled him up and all Amaan could do is wonder why God gifted him with a sibling in Amreen's form
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Quick update..yipeeee..I would have updated a day ago but Internet services were blocked in our state and were resumed just today.
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