The time flew by it's pace, Zaid and Shafaq both graduated from the college successfully.

Shafaq was as usual the topper of her class, but Zaid was also one of the top 10 students of their class.

Because of this, there was the time for celebration in Hussein mansion. As the days of celebration came to some peace, Zaid decided to talk to Mamu about his career.

He was pacing back and forth in front of the door of Mamu's study. Shafaq who had came to give tea to Mamu, pursed her lips to stop her laughter on seeing Zaid's worried pacing.

It's not everyday, she had to see a nervous Zaid.

" What happened, bhai?", Shafaq asked coming near to him.

" Some nervousness.. ", he answered rubbing his hands together.

" What's so hard in talking to your father?", she said furrowing her brows. Zaid ignored her and rehearsed his words again.

She slowly knocked on the door and they both entered the study room.

The room was neatly organised, it held two huge brown wooden cupboards which were full of every type of literature. The window was opened as usual, which was bringing the smell of new born flowers of spring. Mamu was seated behind his desk, checking some files.

" Mamu..", Shafaq called.

Mamu looked up from his work, and gave a warm smile to her. " Oh, my tea", he said taking the cup of tea in his hand.

" Zaid is also here..", Mamu said acknowledging Zaid's presence behind Shafaq.

Shafaq came behind Mamu's chair and put a hand on his shoulder. " Zaid bhai wanted to talk about something important with you.", she said and gestured Zaid to speak.

Zaid cleared his throat, " Papa, I want to.. to..help you in your business. ", he said everything in one breath.

Mamu took his time to digest those words, then looked at Shafaq in disbelief. Shafaq nodded her head.

Mamu's lips curled into a smile. Everytime he had titled his son as irresponsible and he had never thought that he will ever change or will ever think about his parents.

But, today Zaid has proved him wrong. Sometimes, life make us stand on those places when we feel happy by being wrong.

Mamu got up from his chair and hugged him tightly. " You have made me world's happiest father, Zaid." he said patting his back.

Zaid mouthed a thank you to Shafaq who was smiling behind them.

******

Hussein mansion was now full of hustle -bustles from the morning as it was Zaid's first day of work. His father was the owner of a well-known leather company. The city held many branches of his company and many factories was also built in the outskirts of the city.

Mamu had decided to give the office work to Zaid as it needed more attention. His faithful manager would going to be present there everytime to make him understand about every single details of the work.

" Bhai..", Shafaq called from outside the door knocking.

" Come in, Shafaq ", Zaid replied.

She entered and found Zaid sitting on the sofa tying his shoe laces.

" Bhai, Shehnila Aapa is on the line.. ", Shafaq said handing him the cordless phone.

" Hey, big sis!! ", Zaid chuckled and greeted Shehnila. He was pacing and had started to tell her about his preparation of this big day. She had called to wish him luck.

Shafaq stared at him in trance. He was looking decent in his crisp white button down shirt and grey trousers. His hair was neatly combed and giving him a nice professional look. His grey jacket was placed on the arm of the sofa.

He smiled at something and Shafaq's heart fluttered. She quickly moved her gaze and began to clean his bed on which his wet towel was placed. The deodrants, comb and perfume was also scattered on it.

She placed them nicely on his dresser, folded the ruffled mattresses.

Saniya have to cope with his minute habits!!

She felt a sudden feeling of restlessness at the thought of Saniya.

" So, how's it Shafaq? ", Zaid asked standing in front of the dresser checking himself for the last time. His tall and lean frame was quite visible in his suit.

" Mashaallah. Looking good as always.", she answered and Zaid winked.

" Bhai..", she called him and handed him a shiny black box, " This is your good luck gift."

Zaid excitedly took it from her and asked with a bright smile, " This is for me?"

Shafaq nodded with smile. He was looking like a five year kid who has got an extra gift on his birthday.

The shiny black box contain a black colored tie which had black self shine. It was looking like a lavish piece of accessory.

" It's so beautiful, Shafaq! Thank you!", he said taking it in his hand.

Shafaq said, " I am sure you know how to tie it."

Zaid shook his head, " Saniya will help me in this, you don't worry partner.", he said and left the room leaving her behind with her confusing thoughts.

******

She fold her prayer mat and began to recite Ayat al Kursi. Once she finished her routine after the prayer, she came to her room's balcony.

The evening sky was looking beautiful with tiny stars which were occurring slowly on the orange, blue sky. There was a warmth of the mid summer.

Zaid had taken his responsibilities at work and now was working hard for one month.

She was still unable to sort out her feelings. She felt like Allah was testing her. But, it was not good. There was a constant battle in her mind. She wanted to start her further studies as soon as possible, so she can run away from her betraying feelings.

A knock on the door brought her back. Farisha Aapa peeked from the door, " Shafaq, Bhai is calling you in Amma's room.", she delivered Mamu's message to her.

She nodded and left her room.

Mamu, Mumani and Naano was present in her room. As she entered the room, Mumani made her sit beside her on the chair.

" You called me, Mamu? ", Shafaq asked in order to break the uncomfortable silence.

" Yes, Shafu. What are your plans for your future?", Mamu asked.

She told her plans related to study, then she wanted to do some kind of job. She wanted to gain experience.

" We want to share something with you, Shafu.", Naano said.

Shafaq looked at all of them in worry. She was not having a nice feeling about this meeting.

" Your father was a nice friend of mine..", Mamu started, " We were like brothers to each other. I consider myself lucky because I was the only one who was with him in his last time.", Shafaq looked at him as his voice trailed off at the end. She too lowered her gaze, as tears build up in her eyes at the mention of her father.

He composed himself and said, " He told me to look after you, to care for you as he and Amna used to do. But he also took one promise from me.", he took a long pause as if preparing right set of words.

" I promised him that I will make you my daughter-in-law. ", he said and Shafaq head snapped towards him in shock.