Jaan Nisar

QURB

Amayra smiled a little as she saw her reflection in the mirror. Dressed in a white plain shalwar kameez she was looking simple yet classy.Sunblock and tint were the only makeup adoring her face. Today was her first day of University and she was excited yet nervous.

She hanged her bag on her shoulder and finally came outside her room.

'Assalam u Alaikum Ammi!' She greeted her mother as she entered the kitchen. Her mother as usual was preparing breakfast with the help of the maid.

'Walakim Assalam! Mashallah meri beti kitni pyaari lag rahi Hai' Najma (Her Mother) said as she looked at her daughter.
[My daughter is looking so beautiful]

'Jao beta tum jakey betho mei nashta lagwati hu' Najma said as she quickly made sure everything is done.
[You go and sit I will serve the breakfast]

Amayra walked out of kitchen and just then her tayi ammi (aunt) came towards her smiling.

'Aur Amayra tyaar ho? Aaj pehla din hai na University ka?' Sidra (aunt) said as she looked at her lovely niece.
[Amayra are you ready? Today is your first day right?]

'Jee mei tyaar hu' She grinned.

Amayra's tayi ammi was the best aunt she could ask for. She loved Amayra just like her own daughter.

'Arey haa tou mene kaha tha kya itni deir ka alarm lagao? Apni ghalti mat man'na kabhi! ' Amayra looked behind and saw her crazy cousins Saba and Faiza.
[Did I say to set the alarm to this Late? Do not ever accept your mistake]

Saba and Faiza are crazy sisters and daughters of Salman Ali and Nadia Salman.

They are most joyful in the whole family. Whereas their cousin Amayra is total opposite of them.Always shy, nervous and hesitant.
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All of them were seated at the dining table.Amayra was sitting beside Saba and Saba was sitting beside Faiza.

The sisters parents Salman Ali and Najma Salman, Amayra's Parents and Taya Ammi and Taya abbu all were present.

'Assalam u Alaikum'Everyone just started their breakfast when someone certain greeted.

Amayra was busy adding a Paratha in her plate and she immediately stiffened hearing that voice.

'Walaikum Assalam Murtasim aajao nashta karlo' Murtasim's mother Maryam Ali(tayi ammi) said to her one and only son.
[Murtasim come and do breakfast]

The only place left at the table was right in front of Amayra and Murtasim walked there gracefully and took a seat.

Amayra immediately fixed her eyes on the paratha in her plate and started eating it.She was too nervous to even look up and was afraid of what she might see.

'Beta zara Saba Faiza aur Amayra ko College aur University chor aao, Driver aaj chutti per hai' Wasim Ali (taya abbu) ordered to his son.
[Son drop Saba Faiza and Amayra to College and University, The driver is on off today]

'Tayi Ammi aap hee batayie na Ammi ko ke Pehle din koi nahi ata' Faiza complained to her Tayi.
[Aunt please make mother understand that no one comes on the first day]

'You should definitely go Faiza, First day always brings alot of memories'Her tayi ammi advised.

As Tayi Ammi was advising her niece Amayra could feel someone staring at her and she continued to look down.

Everyone got done with their breakfast and just then Murtasim stood up.

'Bahir aajana' Murtasim said and walked out.
[Come outside]

Amayra quickly washed her hands and took blessing from her Parents for her first day.

Whereas Faiza was still annoyed that she has to go to College on the first day.

'Aapi aajaiye Murtasim Bhai intezaar kr rhe hein' Saba said standing at the door and calling Amayra.

'Mei apni shawl laati hu ruko' Amayra said and quickly took the stairs to her room.

Wrapping the shawl around her properly and covering her head with Duppata she finally walked out of her room. She said Khuda Haafiz [Bye] last time to everyone and quickly ran outside to garage.

She looked and saw Faiza and Saba were already sitting there in Back Seat.

Realizing she has to now sit next to him as he drive made her nervous but It did not last long as the horn made her jump in her place and she quickly opened the door to Passenger Seat and sat quietly.

Murtasim started driving calmly. Amayra peeked at him and noticed that he was as usual wearing his office attire. His sleeves were rolled a little and she could see the veins. Feeling a little shy she averted her gaze.

'Bhai humey pick karne aap ayengey kya? 1 bajey aajaiyega' Faiza asked Murtasim.
[Brother will you pick us up? Pick us at 1]

'Mei kisi ko bhejdunga' Murtasim said in his deep voice which made Amayra a little nore imitated by him. His presence always makes her nervous.
[I will send someone to pick you guys]

'Tumhari kya timing hai?'Murtasim asked the little lady who resembled a hoor in this white dress and the sunlight hitting her face made her look like no less of an angel.
[What is your timing?]

'J-Jee vo 2:30 bajey tak classes hein aaj' Amayra stuttered out as she started fidgeting with her fingers.
[I- have classes till 3 today]

'Hmm' was the only reply from Murtasim as he averted his gaze to the road.

Murtasim stopped the car infront of Saba and Faiza's College.

'Acha Appi aur Bhai hum chalte hein'Faiza said and winked at Amayra.
[Okay, Brother and and Appi we should get going]

'Chalo aa bhi jao Faiza' Saba said annoyingly to her sister and she too, gave a wink to Amayra and they both walked towards the of
Gate.
[Come on Faiza]

Amayra on the other hand knowing the meaning behind the wink blushed and her eyes widened.

Murtasim roared the engine and started driving slowly.

She looked out of the window realizing that now its only him and her alone.

'Ache se notes lena aur sab samajh kar aana aur agar kuch puchna hou tou mujhse puch lena' Murtasim stated lowly as he once again fixed her gaze on Amayra. Murtasim couldn't help himself. She was just looking so beautiful with the innocence sprawled all over her face.
[Make sure to take notes and do understand everything nicely,and If you don't understand anything ask me]

"Jee" Amayra muttered lowly.

A silence fell over them but Amayra could still feel his gaze over her.

"Agar koi tumhe tang karay ya koi larka tumhe kuch kahay tou foran call krke mujhe bata dena"
(If someone annoys you or a guy says anything to you call me immediately"
He said as they once reached the University.It was weird of him to say that but he was just looking after her , Amayra thought.

"Jee theek hai" (Yes Okay) Amayra said lowly without making eye contact with him.

Murtasim hummed and said nothing.

Amayra opened the car door and hopped out just as she was about to close the door Murtasim said something which made her still.

"Aaj pyaari lag rahi ho bohat MashAllah"

This wasn't very Murtasim of him.He was mostly quiet and did not give compliments randomly.

Amayra's cheeks turned pink as she whispered a thankyou and closed the car door immediately and started walking fast towards the University Gate.

So here comes the first part of QURB.
This is kinda my first time writing a short story so I hope you guys will support me.
Please feel free to correct me if there is a grammatical mistake as English is not my first language.

Please share this story and do tell me your review on this part

Ayman