Zehra's POV:
After Afi has came out we decided to end our conversation and go back. We didn't even noticed that we have talked for half an hour. I couldn't notice the time while i was with him.
We entered the house i was in front while Afi and he was behind talking about something. I entered first and sat down on my previous spot and they settled down on their own.
After we came elders chatted among themselves for some more time and then they took their leave.
After they left I released a sigh of relief which didn't last long as i saw my Mamma's face.
Now i am gone!!
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"Now would you care to explain why you was late when i have already told you to come early than usual? But no you always have to do your own things, right? Do you have slightest idea what impression that would have left on them?" She said in an angry voice.
"Mamma, i was about to leave from hospital when there was an emergency case and there was no senior Doctor present on the spot so i have to tackle that case."she tried to explain but her mother was beyond angry and was not going to buy any of her reason.
"So have you forgot that you are only intern and not an employee there, there have to be someone else who could have tackle that case! Par tumhe kyu har baar apni mahanta dikhani hoti hai?(but why you have to always show your greatness?)" she was angry and was not understanding the meaning behind her words.
"What are you even saying, i am Doctor and that's my job to help people and he was dying there. Aap kya chahti thi ki me uss insaan ko marne chod deti kyu? Kyu ki mere ghar par guests aae the?(What did you want that I should have left that dying person, why because i had guests to attend at my home?") she said angrily while standing up her from her sitting position.
"Wo koi common guests nahi the Zehra, wo tumhare rishte ke lie aae the and Tumhari first impression hi kya hui ki tum late aai ho?!!(They were not any common guests, they were here for your proposal and your first impression was that you have came late?!!)"she was not about to back down and she doesn't knew what was she saying in heat of the moment.
"Zubaida, let it be, don't stretch the matter, Everything has gone perfectly na!"Farukh said stopping his wife from lashing out on his beloved daughter.
"Zehra, Beta you haven't ate anything since you have came, i will give you something to eat and Afiya you also come with me!" Aaliya said to her niece.
"I am proud of you beta you are doing amazing job!" Razzaq said to her grand daughter patted her head and smiled at her.
She left from there giving a small smile and nod to her grandfather. She entered in dining room and sat on her seat while her Badi ammi gave her snacks and tea.
"Zehra, your Ammi was just worried you shouldn't have lost your temper. Now we are talking about your marriage and you should keep your temper in control otherwise it can lead to big troubles in married life!!" She tried to make her understand while caressing her head and standing beside her seat.
"But Badi ammi you saw na how she got angry on me. I agree it was my fault but it wasn't in my hand."she said while keeping her head on her belly and hugged her waist.
"Ha mera baccha par wo aapki Mamma hai aur aapko un par gussa nahi karna chahiye khaas kar tab jab galti aapki ho, haina mera beta?(yes my baby but she is your mother and you shouldn't get angry on her specially when you are at fault, right dear?)" her Badi ammi said while circling her arms around her shoulders.
Zehra was like this only, her anger always stays on her nose as stated by her family members. She gets angry on very petty things but if you will make her understand calmly then she understands,accepts her mistakes and even apologizes for her behavior. She is always like this just like a child.
Afiya and Shaan witnessed whole scene and she shook her head at her best friend's antics. Afi left from there and shaan entered in dining room and sat down beside her seat.
"What happened to my zehra? Huh?" He asked patting her head and she turned towards him and shook her head.
Aaliya smiled at their bond and left from there to give them some brother-sister time.
"Zehra tell me what have you talked to him and do you like him?" He asked his brotherly instincts kicking in.
"Bhai i quite found him genuine and nice person!"Zehra replied blushing slightly.
That didn't go unnoticed by Shaan.
"Have you talked to him about your job and all, did he approved?" He asked.
"Yeah, he said it would be my decision and he wouldn't interfere in it!" She replied and gave him a big smile.
Her smile was telling him that she liked him. Till now she met many boys but she was not this happy for even once. If she was happy then his work was getting more as now he has to dig more information about him.
But he kept mum and smiled at her. After a while he left after giving her a kiss on temple and praying for her happiness in his heart.
She left dining room and came into a living room to find it empty. She released a sigh and went upstairs towards her room.
Here her best friend was sitting on her bed in deep thoughts.
"Afi, back to earth!" She said while snapping her fingers in front of her eyes.
"Zehra, what have you thought about Zaroon bhai?" Afi asked going straight on the point.
Her rosy cheeks turned more rosy on his name and she turned away from her to hide it and cursing for having a fair skin to easily giving a idea of blushing.
"Yeah, i guess he was fine!"she said while removing her hijab and correcting her hairs in front of mirror.
"From when you started lying to me?"she said keeping her hands on waist and raising her right eyebrow which only she can.
"Okay fine, i quite liked him. Don't raise your hopes now. I am just saying I found him genuine and that is what i liked in him." She said raising her hands in air and huffed in annoyance.
Why always Afi gets know if she is lying? She thought.
'Because she is your best friend. Duh!'Her subconscious replied.
"Zeh, he is really very nice and he is an amazing person. You know once when..." and then her never ending blabbering started.
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Zaroon's POV :
He was here sitting on his bed taking support of headrest, deep in thoughts. He was here again sitting in thoughts of certain brown eyed girl.
He was thinking about her.Her fair skin and rosy cheek, the way her eyes twinkles when she smiles and her rosy cheeks turned more rosy when she got embarrassed. Her almond shaped eyes, her sharp straight nose, her long black eye lashes. Everything about her was so enticing to him. She was perfect.
He was having more positive vibes after meeting her. She was the kind of person anyone would love to have in his life. But he was about to have her in his life. She is childish and far away from the evil of world. She is innocent and kind hearted person.
He was now just waiting for her answer and if it will be yes, he would not delay any more to have her in his life in the most halal way.
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She was wandering in greenery of forest.Sun was shining brightly in the sky and rays were falling on her skin. There were sounds of chirping from birds and cool breeze was passing making her black traces flow freely in air. Sounds of crushing of dry leaves can be heard which was happening due to crushing it under her bare soles. She was smiling whole heartedly and was walking further in forest.
There was a sound of falling of water and more cooling air was an indication that there was a waterfall somewhere near.
She hold her long white gown in her fists and move it upwards a little for more easy movements of her legs. She ran towards the sound and found a beautiful waterfall in front of her eyes. She let out a squeal and ran towards waterfall. There was a stony bank before the waterfall. She walked towards it and stones were coming under her bare soles when a sharp stone pricked under her sole and she let out a shriek. Suddenly Zaroon came in front of her. His face was shining with his usual bright glow, dark, black, intense eyes inspecting her sole. His handsome features was merging with worry and then he picked her up in his arms and carried her towards the waterfall. He put her on ground and washed her soles with clean transparent water. He came back and sat beside her. He took her hand in his and intertwined their fingers, gave a chaste kiss on her knuckles and gave her a heartwarming smile. Rays of sun directly falling on his face making his face look more bright. Shadow of his stubble making him look more handsome and charming. Reflection of his ring's diamond was shining on the surface of water. She looked at his ring and then her eyes turned towards her hand where same ring was shining on her left hand's ring finger. Before she could open her mouth and say something there was a shrill voice coming from distance and then everything disappeared.
She woke up due to shrilling voice of her alarm for Fajr. She had the biggest smile on her face. She was never this happy to be waking up in the morning from her dear sleep.
So Istikhara's answer is a yes!!
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Istikhara - prayer for guidance