Never Yours

Chapter 19

The Proposal

Sarah opened the door and was delighted to find her hopefully to-be sister-in-law standing behind Nusrat. Tehreem greeted Sarah with a smile and Sarah greeted back, Sarah was impressed with her polite sister-in-law. Saaz and Hina came down, Tehreem felt better seeing them only.

It did not last long; she was greeted with Haider's usual smirk which made her clench her fists. Saaz and Hina invited the Mehta's inside. Saaz and Hina was impressed with Tehreem in every way, she was polite and sweet, any kind of doubts in their mind disappeared after meeting her.

"Why don't we move to the lawn until the house help lays down all the food" said Hina and everyone agreed. The couples sat in the lawn chair discussed things, Sarah held Tehreem's hand and went to the other end of the lawn with a pleasant view.

"I'm Sarah, Nice to meet you," said Sarah

"Tehreem Mehta, Nice to meet you too" said Tehreem with a smile

Sarah was telling things and Tehreem was hearing it, but her eyes occasionally went to Haider who was slowly walking towards them. Tehreem was replying to Sarah and Sarah was enjoying Tehreem's company making her perfect as her sister-in-law

"Sarah, Head house help is calling you and asking your opinion things" said Haider and Sarah nodded. Sarah understood what he really meant, and she left from there as soon as possible. Tehreem looked at Haider who was walking towards her. She was stuck next to the wall, and she tried to stay confident.

"You look beautiful in this but not as much as the reception outfit" said Haider and Tehreem stood there dumbfounded, she glanced at her simple done outfit of jeans and a random top paired with a big earring. Haider smirked seeing her reaction.

"Don't look so surprised," said Haider

"What do you want" asked Tehreem

"This time I have the right, this is my home and my lawn, I can come here whenever I want, and you here are my guest" said Haider with a smirk

"Be a good host, shut up and give me some peace," said Tehreem

"I'm sorry but I can't do that, anything else do you need water, juice or anything" asked Haider in a mocking way and Tehreem rolled her eyes

"Just some peace," said Tehreem

"That I can't give, and I really missed you rolling your eyes and now everything feels right on track," said Haider

"Haider just answer my one question and that's all I'm asking for, okay?" asked Tehreem and Haider nodded agreeing to what she said.

"Haider Khurrana, tell what's your problem with me, Tehreem Mehta, why do you keep on Annoying me" said Tehreem, Micro explaining everything trying to knock some sense

"That's a really interesting question, maybe because you are the most precious and the most loved person of Your betraying sister who didn't give a single care about my feels and you are the smartest person who gave the advice" said Haider and Tehreem looked at his eyes.

"I'm not going to even waste my energy replying to that" said Tehreem and looked at the view.

"Ignore all you want but you can't run away from me," said Haider.

Tehreem thought that since Areeka has been married at last, this would be their last meet and she let him unleash all his taunts so he can get over it too, she did not want anything to stay in debt. She was hoping that he has done, and they can part ways.

On the other table where the parents were discussing things, Hina eyed Saaz to talk about the topic and he nodded.

"You both have a beautiful, intelligent and well-mannered daughter," said Saaz

"We are thankful to god for her" said Nusrat

"I'm not going to beat around the bush anymore, we want to ask the hand of your daughter for our son Haider" said Hina seeing Saaz being indirect. Nusrat and Taroon looked at each other.

"We've not yet thought about her marriage yet, she's of age but she hasn't completed her studies yet" said Taroon

"We have no problem in her studying, and we'd actually be happy of our daughter's would be educationally qualified because we believe in good education and independence for our daughters," said Saaz

"Our Haider will be joining Saaz on his business as soon as his exam gets over, we are really impressed by Tehreem and want to make her our daughter, we'll take really good care of her, and she'll have no problems over here" said Hina

"We are really grateful that you are asking our daughter's hand for marriage and it's a big yes from us but it's our daughter who'd be living the decision so we'd like some time so we can ask her decision" said Nusrat

"Very Well, ask for her answer and we'll be hopeful that the answer will be positive, we understand your point since we too have a daughter" said Hina with a hint of threat in her voice

They were Called for dinner a bit later. Haider sat opposite to Tehreem and Sarah sat next to Tehreem, His eyes were on her while she talked to his sister. Hina was noticing it and was praying that the answer would be yes because her son was deep in this.

After eating at the Mehta's gave their farewell and left. The silence in the Car was thick and Taroon decided to speak up on stuff.

"Their son Haider studies where Areeka studies" said Taroon and Nusrat hummed. He meant that they should also ask Areeka about Haider and his habits. They understood the threat in Hina's sweet words, and they knew if they wanted, they could be dangerous.

"Tehreem, we need to ask you something really important and we know you are not ready yet, we married of Areeka only now and you both only have 2 years difference, but we really need to ask you this" said Taroon

"Yes Dad," said Tehreem

"Mr and Mrs. Khurrana asked your hand for marriage with their son Haider" said Taroon

"Dad I-"............

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