Chapter 4
Naano slowly caressed the face of Amna in the picture frame in her wrinkled hands.
She had only two children Hussein Murtuza, Zaid's father and Amna Murtuza, Shafaq's mother.
As Amna was the youngest kid, she was the fierce one and eye candy for everbody.
She was grown up in the environment of love, care, support and spirituality.
But till now, Naano regretted the day when Amna embraced the forbidden path of death without thinking of her parents, her husband and her only daughter.
She could face her problems further because life did not always throw problems. Allah has promised his followers that he do not give problems which are more than their bear.
Mamu, Mumani and Naano didn't opened this truth on Shafaq. They have put all the facts on time and only time could tell what it's holding for them.
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Assalamu alaika wa rahamt ullah..
With that supplication she finished her prayer. As soon as she ended her dua, a familiar voice startled her.
" Assalamualaikum.. "
" Walekumassalam. ", Shafaq said and began to fold her prayer mat.
An uncomfortable silence engulf them. Zaid was not finding the courage to apologise.
He had forced his guts to face Shafaq but now what, was the question.
" What happened Zaid bhai? Do you need something? ", Shafaq asked putting her books in shelf.
" Ummm.."
Shafaq turned to look at Zaid who was fidgeting to say something.
" Umm..I am sorry Shafaq.", he said finally.
" It's ok, bhai.", Shafaq said.
" No, seriously Shafaq, I am sorry."
" Yes bhai, it's ok."
" Sorry Shafaq. "
" Bhai.."
"Shafaq.. "
They looked at each other for a moment then burst out into a laughter riot.
When they calm down a bit, Zaid asked.
" You really have forgiven me?"
" Yes, bhai. ", she replied with a nod.
" But I am not feeling good. So tell me one thing which I can do for you so that I feel satisfied. ", Zaid said.
Shafaq thought for a moment then a smile formed on her lips.
" Actually there are two things.."
" Ok..go ahead."
" Ok.. So first thing is quite difficult for you but second one is really easy.", Shafaq said.
" So..tell me the second one.", Zaid said.
" I want you to study with me for at least 2 hours in a day daily.", she said searching the signs of distress on his face. But there wasn't any.
Zaid nodded after a while.
" I thought this would be the first one", he said scratching his head, " What's the first one,then?"
" We are going for shopping.. ", Shafaq announced with a smile.
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Zaid was cursing that time when he had given her a choice to request something.
They were wandering in the streets of Lucknow for more than 1 hour and yet there were no chances of his freedom.
" Shafaq, for Allah's sake. How much more time?", he asked annoyed.
" Have patience bhai. I have to select a nice gift for Shehnila aapa.", she said checking the hanged dresses.
At this time, they were present in a boutique and Shafaq was looking for a nice dress for Zaid's elder sister Shehnila.
Shehnila had been married to Asad two months ago. Asad's work was based in Dubai that's why she had to be shifted there.
Now they were coming to India to her in-laws and hence Shafaq was more than excited to meet her favourite cousin.
" Why are you taking so much effort? Just select one of them..they all are same.", Zaid said pointing towards the dresses.
Shafaq shook her head and began her search again.
It was her habit to buy gifts for everbody at the start of month. This was the least she can do for them, she used to thought. Prior to his death, for her secure future, her father had taken a policy which used to deposit specific amount of money in her account.
Mamu didn't like the idea of Shafaq using that money so he used to sponser her education as well. He never differentiated in the rights of Shafaq and Zaid.
" Shafaq, can you please hurry.", Zaid said to Shafaq who was paying the bill.
" What happened? ", Shafaq asked looking at worried Zaid.
Zaid pointed at the far corner of boutique. A girl with shoulder cut brown hair was standing there. She was talking to the saleswoman. Zaid dragged Shafaq out of the boutique.
"She was Hamna baji, your ex-girlfriend, right ?", she asked with a smile.
Zaid nodded and looked at her in surprise.
" How do you know that she was my ex?"
" Bhai, I have four eyes, can't I see. That now you are with a girl named Saniya.", she elaborated pointing at her glasses.
A smile formed at Zaid's lips at the mention of Saniya.
" But honestly, I don't feel good, playing with anyone's feelings. ", Shafaq said sitting on the passenger seat.
" Hmmm.. We will ponder over that point, Mother Teresa.", Zaid said with a chuckle.
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