Finally after all the efforts and preparations it's a week before the wedding. Both the bride and groom's family shifted to the resort where the wedding and other functions were to take place. For every function different theme is decided so the decoration need to be done accordingly. Everyone was very busy... There are lots of work to be settled everyday. Venue decoration, catering, arrival of materials and goods, seating arrangement, settlement of guests and a lot more in the list which kept on increasing. This is our first experience to arrange something this grand so we were quite nervous.
Mom and dad were receiving guests and Aani and Tahaan who came a day before were busy in their settlement making arrangements for their stay and food. Ezaan was working like a chauffeur with other drivers to pick the guest and for running errands. Yahaan was busy with caterers, Aarzam although it was his wedding but still was helping in whatever task he could handle. I was busy with the decoration and seating arrangement. Some guests had arrived and some were about to come.
"Zumar.. my parents arrived at the airport so I am going to pick them..." he informed and left the venue.
"All right you go... " I said and went inside to look for Haani. She is busy with her skin care routine. I asked if she need anything just call me. She is not allowed to go out often because of some old traditions. My mom, although she is well educated but still like to follow some traditions. We never oppose her as that's the beauty of our culture.
"Mom you guys need anything..." I asked to my parents.
"Nothing... we are fine... everything is going well take some rest don't tire yourself out... we still have a long way to go.. it's only the first day..." My mom advised me.
"I am fine mom.... if you need anything just give me a call..." I said when I saw Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim arrived at the venue.
"Welcome.. welcome..". My father shake hand with Mr Ibrahim while Mom gave a hug to Mrs. Ibrahim.
"Finally you are here, we are waiting for you since Morning... and where is Zayden and his fiancee..." My mom asked.
"They can't make it today because of their busy schedule.. tommorow they will join for sure..." she informed.
"All right... I understand... We have already arranged your room... Zumar help Uncle and Aunt with their room..." she said to me.
"Hello Uncle and Auntie... how are you?" I greeted them and asked the helper to send their luggage to the alloted room.
"We are fine Zumar... how are You doing... I have heard that you are leaving for France.." Mr Ibrahim asked.
"I am doing well Uncle... yes, I will be leaving in few days..." I Informed him.
"It's good... you will learn something good... When your training gets over, if you like come to join our company... We want talents like you.."
"Thanks Uncle for your good intention... but I haven't thought about my future plans yet..."
"Ok.. no problem... it's just a suggestion and my offer is always open..." he said.
"All right Uncle... I'll think about it..." I said. and escorted them to their room.
I came back when Yahaan called me to inform that they will reach the venue in few minutes so I rushed towards the gate to welcome them. This is the for the first time I am meeting his parents as most of the time they are out of the country for their business. I want to welcome them sincerely as Yahaan is very good to me and my parents. He is always ready to help us in any kind of situation so we don't want to take his parents for granted.
I just reached at the gate with my parents when they were coming out of the car. Zayden help his parents and one more elder was there with them. My parents came forward and greeted them. I too greeted them sincerely. Yahaan introduced me and my parents to his family. The elder he introduced was his maternal grandfather. His mother hugged me with love and gave lots of blessings. We escorted them to their alloted room and on our way we had a small talk. His grandfather told us that he knew my mom's family quite well my maternal grandfather and he were very close friends. My mother soon remembered that she often played with his mother when they were young. I didn't even think that we could even have an old relationship. Yahaan was very happy to learn about it.
"This unfilial son of mine never told us about your family... we just knew that he had a very special friend Zumar..." His mother pinch his ears.
"It's not only his fault we are equally responsible... we have known him for last 6 years but never asked about you we only knew your name and that you guys are always out of the country for business..." my mom said.
"Actually his father is always busy with work and is quite careless about his health so I have to accompany him all the time to look for his food and other things... Also he don't want to leave me alone..." she said.
"These men are like this only .. they don't care about their health... they are always busy making money like machines and at the end ruin their health..." my mom agreed with her.
"Feriha I heard about Zumar... and today I have seen her... she's so beautiful and promising girl..." she appreciated me.
"Thanks Mrs. Malik but I like your son more... he is such a considerate child... always ready to do anything for us... he is like my second son..." Mom started appreciating him.
"Really Feriha... I think he is very unfilial... he never listens to me... look at Zumar such a kind and caring girl.. I wish I had a daughter like her..." she started complaining.
"Mom... if you really don't like me and like daughters more then, why don't you exchange me with Zumar... It will be a win win situation to both of us... you will get a ready made daughter and I will be able to eat delicious food made by Aunt everyday... Aunt are you willing to adopt me...?" He looked towards my mom with a miserable look on his face.
"Look yourself Feriha... he is very cunning... always thinks about his own benefits.. "
We have to attend some more guests so we leave them to take some rest. But I was really very happy to meet them. His family was very simple and good.