After a hectic Monday schedule, I came back from work and as soon as I entered, I heard that voice once again...
"Mr Aafandi... How is your health... Ibrahim was worrying about you.... Although he was not able to come because of business matters but he asked me to bring these health supplements..." said Mrs Ibrahim.
"We were such a good neighbors.... you left the city and we also had to move here to establish our business.... but see now everything is on track once again. Our children had grown up and they are doing good in their career and life...."
"Yes, Mrs. Ibrahim... you are right.... it's life after all. We can't say, it will always be smooth sailing" my father exclaimed.
"But thanks to Almighty... we all are doing good and satisfied....." said my mother.
"But it would be really hard for you all those years... You were leading such a good life with all the luxuries... and then everything was taken away...." Mrs Ibrahim reminded our unforgettable past.
"Zumar you are back... see your aunt is here... give her a company for few minutes and I will bring some refreshment for you..." my mother said as she saw me in the living room.
"No need to worry mom, you carry on with your conversation... let me bring all that..." I took my leave as I don't like to socialise.
"Feriha... I told you about Zayden's marriage... this time I came specially to invite you for his engagement party.... He is such a workaholic he only agreed for engagement and said wedding will be arranged when he gets time...."
"Children now a days are very willful, they never cares about their parents wishes.... but thanks to all my prayers he finally agreed for marriage and I got the bride of my choice.... "
"Aaira... she is such a good girl, beautiful, elegant and with noble temperament... She studied in U.S., her family background is very good. She is the only daughter of the leading construction company of the country...and is perfect for my Zayden... I never wanted to settle for less when comes to Zayden..."
"Yes, we know very well... Zayden was a good child.. he deserves the best..." my mother agreed with her.
But she didn't know anything about my heart... as I secretly hid all my feelings deep in my heart. No one knows about it. And that's why I am the only one suffering with a smile pasted on my face.
My mother promised to attend the engagement party which is on 25th of this month and with this Mrs Ibrahim left for her home.
My mother came to me and asked about the day and then informed me about the party and wanted me to attend it as we were once very close to Ibrahim family. She also reminded me to inform Haani and Ezaan for the same as Mrs Ibrahim insisted our whole family to attend the ceremony. and then she head on towards kitchen to make arrangements for the dinner.
As I was both physically and mentally tired, lie down on my bed to take a sort nap but today sleep is nowhere in my eyes... I tried a lot but the memories of my childhood came knocking again and again...