Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”

Aasia's P.O.V

We are heading to the resort where Azhar bhai's wedding is taking place, as it is a Desi wedding it lasts more than a week, they said there is a surprise for all the guests which would be disclosed once everyone is there and it seems like it's from the bride's side.

I am sure you are wondering who Azhar bhai is, he is actually our far away cousin and I don't want to go in details as to how he is related and the long chain, so I will spare you guys the details.

"we are here." announced dad.

I didn't even notice when the car came to an halt, too deep into wondering what the surprise is.

"oh your highness, if you would do the honour of getting out of the car and allow us to get off the car too." Afifa taunted and snapped me out of my thoughts.

"I would gladly do the honour." with that I got out of the car elegantly and waving my hand slightly for the effects, once I got out of the car, I turned around to face Afifa, Alia and Hooriya and waved at them as well.

"if your highness, you are done with your waving would you grab your luggage and head in." dad said and just as my reflex kicked in, I turned around to face my dad and put my hand down, smiling cheekily I rushed towards the trunk and pulled out my bag and took hold of my purse.

After collecting my belonging I walked towards mom and stood beside her, waiting for others to collect their belongings.

"I am glad you are back to normal my baby." mom said looking at me and touching my cheeks lovingly.

"I am fine mom, and all thanks to you and Hooriya."  I said honestly and hugged her.

"look at this girl, don't you have any shame Aasia," Ruqaiya di's words pulled me out of mom's hug "oh no wonder why I can't see no shame in your eyes," as soon as she said that I lowered my gaze "if it were some other girl instead of you they would have-"

"enough Ruqaiya, you are here to enjoy the wedding, so enjoy and let others enjoy it too. And I don't want to go through the whole talk again, as I can see how determined you are about Aasia not being your sister." mom scolded to which Ruqaiya di just rolled her eyes and walked in without waiting for anyone.

Not that I am complaining. I am used to her behaviour, it gets to me most of the time but they no longer make me feel like I am not a part of this family.

"we will go Park these cars, till then you guys go in and meet Aminah bhabhi and her family." dad said, and that's when I noticed everyone were here except Hooriya, who was struggling with her luggage, which is 2 huge suitcases, 1 bag and her purse.

Not like she was handling all that alone Aijaz chachu was helping her as well.

"bhai let me call the bell boy to carry the luggages." Aijaz chachu said while keeping Hooriya's language beside Haniya Chachi.

"Awad stay with us, you are not going anywhere." Maliha chachi said to Awad as he was trying to go behind Aijaz chachu.

Oh wait I didn't introduce you to my family yet, so let me begin.

My mom and dad have two children, Ruqaiya di being the eldest, she is married to Irfan jiju, followed by Muhammad bhai, my dad is the eldest brother and then comes Aijaz chachu who is married to Haniya Chachi they have three children Asad bhai being the eldest followed by Imran bhai and then comes Hooriya the youngest one.

After Aijaz chachu it's Mahira phuphi (fufi) who is married to Arbaz phupha (fufa) they have one daughter Afrah and she is the only child, she is the same age as Imran bhai and she is married to Asad bhai but they don't live with us after their marriage they shifted to Toronto as Asad bhai got a job offer from their, they have a cute little angel Maryam.

And the youngest is Arif chachu who is married to Maliha chachi, they have three kids, Alia and Afifa are twins and then comes non other than Awad, he is the heart of the house loved by all, he is just 10 years old.

Imran bhai and Muhammad bhai are inseparable, Muhammad bhai is just 5 months elder to Imran bhai but they are the bestest friends, together since kindergarten, both of them even joined CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) together.

"here carry all the luggages in." Aijaz chachu instructed the bell boy and he placed all our luggages in a cart he brought, dad and Aijaz chachu went to park the car and the van.

After the bell boy was done placing the bags in the huge cart, he led us in.

"oh my God the Siddique family is here, haan" Aminah aunty squealed seeing us and came rushing to mom and engulfed her in a bone crushing hug, then Hooriya chachi, then Maliha chachi and then Ruqaiya di.

"oh my God Aasia, Hooriya, Alia and Afifa have grown up so much, you guys were so young when I last saw you, ya Allah kids are growing up so fast Zainab." she said addressing my mom and then hugged me.

Did I mention her bone crushing hug is usually suffocating and you simply can't breath?

She left me after a while and my lungs took in the much needed oxygen, gosh that was way too tight then it seemed.

She also hugged Hooriya after me followed my Afifa and then Alia, and I could literally see the expression after Aminah aunty left each one of them, and I had to suppress my laugh.

"hey there young man," she said waving at Awad and ruffling his hairs "where is Asad and Afrah, Muhammad and Imran?" Aminah aunty asked looking around.

"Asad and Afrah couldn't make it to the wedding, 'cuz Asad didn't get the leave he applied for. As for Muhammad and Imran, they were working on some really important case and could not come with us, although they said they would be at the wedding and the walimah."  mom explained.

"Awww, but things aren't going to go as we have said to all of you guys, but anyways that's a surprise I am not willing to disclose just yet." Aminah aunty said with a mischievous glint in her eyes, she is so cute just like a kid, no one would believe she is a mother of four and the youngest one amongst them is getting married.

"anyways let me show you guys your rooms for the time being, and after we've kept the luggage in your rooms, I will show you around 'cuz The bride's side isn't here yet." she said and let us inside the hotel area of the resort, the resort was beautiful but it wasn't yet decorated like a wedding venue.

"give me the keys of room numbers from 1010 to 1018" she said to the receptionist.

"Aminah 9 rooms aren't necessary, just 5 rooms are enough."  mom said.

"are you kidding me?! 9 rooms it is." Aminah aunty argued.

"no seriously the girls can't stay without each other so they will stay in the same room and Awad is really young to stay alone so he will stay with Arif and Maliha, so 5 rooms are more than enough." mom explained and Aminah aunty gave it a thought.

" oh point, where did you finally find your brain Zainab, last time I checked you used to snatch candies from kids." she said and started laughing joined by everyone including mom. After laughing for good few minutes she turned to the receptionist and asked her for 5 room keys.

"here, take those keys and distribute it amongst yourselves later as for now follow me." she handed the keys to my mom and walked towards the elevator, followed by us.

The elevator took forever to come but nonetheless came in few minutes, we entered the elevator one by one but there wasn't enough space for all of us so me, Hooriya, Afifa and Alia decided to take the stairs.

"who suggested we take stairs?" Hooriya asked despite knowing the answer.

"just climb the stairs, you lazy butt."Alia replied.

"I would have been in the elevator, there was space for 2 people." Hooriya complaint.

"you have become so lazy, I wonder how you keep up with judo training everyday." Afifa said humour dripping from her words.

"oh shut up, we have to go to 10th floor, it's not a joke." Hooriya exclaimed throwing her hands up in the air.

"you know I got a call from the cinematic group of our new uni asking if I knew someone who was good in drama and acting stuff and I said no. I should have given them Hooriya's name, such a drama Queen we have." I said laughing at my own joke joined by Alia and Afifa.

"hahaha, was it a joke were u expecting me to laugh." she said dryly.

"just 3 more floors." I said, we were literally walking like zombies, just dragging our feets.

"my leg pieces are aching." Alia cried and we simply looked at her, and we all started laughing. It's actually our inside joke.

"leg pieces huh, obviously 'cuz you ARE a chicken." we heard a male voice say and turned to the source of the voice.

The mall guy was standing just behind his.

"YOU"Alia shouted, " what are you doing here, who on earth let you in?" she asked her voice still a bit loud.

"well firstly, it's a resort and anyone who can pay, can be here. Secondly, just so that you know, I am a guest here and it's my bestest friend's wedding. may I know, what are you doing here, who on earth let you in?" he said the last part imitating Alia.

"ughh, I don't find it necessary to inform you or answer any of your bullsh- I mean stupid questions." with that she carried walking as if her legs weren't hurting and we followed her casually.

"by the way my room is on 7th floor." he shouted behind us.

"nobody cares and nobody gives a damn." Alia shouted back but didn't spare him a glance.

"That was one weird encounter." said Hooriya to which we all nodded in agreement.

We reached the 10th floor, finally.

To say we were dead tired would be an understatement.

"finally, gosh I just need to sit somewhere." Alia exclaimed and started walking towards where our parents were.

"by the way, what was that guy's name?" Afifa asked just to tease and rile up Alia.

"don't know, don't care." was Alia's simple answer but only we knew how much hate and rage was hidden in it.

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Assalamu alikum guys.

My uncle passed away on Sunday
Inna lillahi wa Inna ilahi rajioon.
Please keep him in your Dua'as.
Jazakum Allah khair

Anyways Here comes a chapter

I hope you guys like it.

Adios amigos.

Fee Amanillah.

~Fouz