Chapter 1: First Meet

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Royal Dine Restaurant
8:00 a.m.

Ahmed entered the restaurant, seeing the cafeteria off, which he used to go often.
An empty table beside the glass wall, middle from the corner's row, Ahmed sat and asked for waiter.
Muhammad Zain responded.
Zain had the first glance at Ahmed.Their eyes met each other's. They stared at their eyes for a few seconds.Zain changed his sight and coughed lightly. With a light smile on his face,
Zain: What will you like to have, sir?
Ahmed moved his eye-sight at the menu.
Ahmed: One coffee.
Zain: Anything else?
Ahmed: No.
Zain: Thank you, sir.
After going a few steps, Zain turned his head and had a glance at Ahmed. Ahmed noticed that. So Zain turned his head so quickly and walked fast to the arranging reception table.
Zain made a cup of coffee.
But when he was going to serve, a call came into his phone named Sameer.
Zain received the phone.
Sameer: Hey, where are you? (In a serious tone)
Zain: I'm at work. But your voice seems to be so serious, what's the matter?
Sameer: Your mother suddenly showed up. I saw her in the ‘Apparel of Rangers' mall few minutes ago.
Zain: Are you sure?
Sameer: Don't you trust me? I'm damn sure. I'm going to reach her. If you are not willing to miss the opportunity, come fast!
Zain: Alright,meet you at the mall.
Sameer hung up the phone.Zain stared at the phone screen. He lost himself in thoughts for a few seconds. His mother's face showed up in his mind.
After coming back to the reality, he asked the manager for a sudden leave. The manager had known him for 3 years almost. He knew his condition,after hearing that Zain's mother was seen, the manager told him to go fast and assured him that he will make someone to cover for Zain until he returns. Zain thanked him wholeheartedly and then indicating to the coffee and Ahmed, said,please make someone serve this to the person there.
Then he left the restaurant running, quickly taking his coat.
Farhan served the coffee to Ahmed.
Farhan: Enjoy your coffee, sir. Let me know if you want anything else.
Ahmed: Where is he who took my order?
Farhan: Oh! He was called an emergency. (Skipping a second)Why are you looking for him?Has he done anything wrong?
Ahmed: No! He took my order and you came to serve, I was a little curious so I just asked.
Farhan: Oh!(A sigh of relief) Then I'll leave first. Please, call if you need.
Ahmed lightly nodded his head. Seeing him nodding, Farhan left.
After finishing the coffee, Ahmed paid the bill,stared at the name of the restaurant at the voucher for a second and left.
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In the mall ‘Apparel of Rangers'_
Zain came to the entrance running, called Sameer and asked,
Zain: Where are you now? (Breathing heavily and quickly)
Sameer: Third floor, beside the cafeteria.
Zain: I've already reached, just wait a little bit, is she still there?
(Finding the elevator busy, ran to the stairs)
Sameer: Ya, come over.
Zain arrived at the third floor and ran to the cafeteria.
Sameer waved his hands at him and called him to come fast in an airy gesture.
Zain slipped on his shoes running and hardly balanced himself and bumped into Sameer.
Sameer: Hey,what's the manner! By the way, I won’t blame you. I understand your feelings. (Pointing to a lady's back) Here she is.
Zain took a deep breath and stepped forward towards her. When Zain appeared infront of her, she had just a glance at him and gave concentration again to the things she was looking.
Zain's eyes started to fill with water. He curiously asked,
Zain: Mom, can't you recognise me?
The lady had a fierce look in her eyes when turning back to Zain.
Lady: Whom are you calling your mom? Do I seem to be that much agey?!
Zain: You really can't recognise me? I'm your little Ayaan,mom! Your beloved son!
Lady: Who are you? I'm not your mom! You got the wrong person!

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