Aziz-E-Qalb

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"Shahnoor khana lagaane ke liye boliye servants ko" Zahira bano ordered in her firm voice

"Ji badi bi" She nodded and went to the kitchen.

Shahnoor bi was the one who came with Zahira bano after her marriage as Shahnoor was a widow at a very young age, Zahira bano decided to take her with herself and provided her a home, in return she gave her best in the household work as a repay.

She is now the head of servants, she just manages the staff, as she is old so no one gives her any work, she is also the grandmother of Amira, they both live in the servants quarter behind the "Hashmi Residence", Amira also works with her grandmother, she gives massages to Dadi ammi and daddu, take care of gardens and sometimes cooks for the clan as she loves cooking.

Amira isn't her biological granddaughter, she found her her in orphanage when she was just a 1 year old baby, Shahnoor bi and Zahira bano used to visit Orphanages for charity work, when Shahnoor bi lost her heart to the most beautiful and quiet baby in the orphanage. She decided to adopt her as she had no one of her own.

Everyone respects Shahnoor bi and adore Amira for her gentleness and nurturing nature, except badi chachi, she thinks that 'this servant will become a daughter in law of this if she continue to win everyone's heart'. (Stupid reason to dislike someone)

Soon the table was served with different type of dishes coz everyone has their own taste that's why cooks prepare more than 5 dishes every meal time.

"Chalo bhayi sab aa jaao khane, dadi ammi bula rhi hai sbko" Asiya knocked on everyone's door, and entered Suleiman's study aka home office.

"Silly maan, niche khana khane chaliye, aaj aapka favorite paneer tikka masala bana hai! And gulab jamun bhi" She held his wrist, barely even getting a grip coz of her small hands and his broad wrist, he chuckled at her attempts of 'dragging' him.

"Aap chalo Siya, main bss ye sb wrap up krke aata hun" He brushed her untamed curls and spoke in the gentlest voice he could muster up.

When Asiya was a toddler, she used to struggle with his name, Suleiman, once She accidentally called him Silly maan, it's been his nickname given by her since then. (No disrespect to the name)

"Siya!"

"Haan silly maan?"

"Usko bhi bula lo table pe"

"Ohooo, kya baat hai, pr ye usko isko kya hota hai, naam lijiye unka, itna to pyaara hai" She winked at him.

"Chal badmash, acha ab jaao"

She went downstairs and in the kitchen, as she knew She would be there only.

"Appi!!!!!" She half yelled and back hugged the short and plump figure that was dipping the gulab jamun in "Chaashni".

" Arey chhoti sahiba araam se, yaha pe sb stoves on hain, ab aise bhag kr nhi aa skti, aap bahar wait kre main aati hu haath saaf krke" The hazel eyed beauty exclaimed worriedly, if someone saw the little princess hugging a maid, it will be a disaster for her.

"Arey nhi appi, mujhe kuch kaam nhi tha, bss aapko btana tha ke unhone apko table pe mojud rehne bola hai" She informed, while sneaking a warm gulab jamun and ran away, making Amira shake her head and chuckle.

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Everyone was present at the table, having their food silently, they all finished their dinner and moved to the Sitting room for having the dessert.

Amira handed the bowls of sweet delicacy to everyone, feeling an agonizingly sweet stare at her, she didn't know who it was but surprisingly, she wasn't uncomfortable, just a bit flushed, keeping the tray on the coffee table, she sat by Zahira bano's legs, on the floor and started massaging her swollen ankle.

Zahira bano smiled at her sweetly and caressed her hairs, making chhoti chachi angry as Zahira bano isn't a very affectionate person, but this little girl has everyone wrapped around her pinky.

Suleiman cleared his throat, indicating that he want to say something.

Daddu got the hint and said,

"Kahiye barkhurdaar, kya kehna hai aapko"

Suleiman looked in his dadi ammi's eyes and said

"I want to marry Elham"

Bahr choked on the Chaashni he was sipping, Shehbaaz almost dropped his bowl, Asiya started coughing loudly, and Yawar Hashmi just smirked at his wife, his eyes saying 'see I told ya' while Haniya and chhoti chachi gritted their teeth furiously.

Amira blinked furiously, trying to convince herself that she is now imagining things and looked at him, confused about what he said.

Daddu suddenly started laughing.

"Dekha mohatarma, maine kaha tha na ye jald hi baat chhedega, laayein nikale mere 5k rupye"

Zahira bano pouted.

"Cash nhi hai mere paas, apko Paytm kr dungi" Said grumpyly.

"What?? Ap logon ne mere upar shart lagayi thi? Real mature, huh" Suleiman rolled his eyes, when he glanced at Her and saw the perplexed look on her face he thought "oh boy, this is gonna be a hell of a task"

"Hum Shahnoor aur Amira se baat krenge and sochke aapko batayenge, tb tk ke liye aap sb araam krein!"

Dadi ammi dismissed everyone and left for her room.

Suleiman sighed and looked at Amira's retreating back.

He entered in his room, took a shower, brushed his mouth, changed in his nigh wear and slumped on the bed.

"I will talk to her soon"

And slipped in a deep slumber with the strong determination.

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Hey guysssss, this the first chapter and a lot happened in the first chapter itself 🤣

But i hope you guys liked it, I was so hurt by the lack of response in the previous part.

I wrote the introduction part different than I usually do, I was excited that you all will comment and give your reviews, but as they said "don't expect too much in this world".

Anyways...

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RAMZAN MUBARAK 🥳🫂❤.

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~Zaina