Just to clear the confusion.. Some part of this story is in Pakistan and other in America.
I hope you enjoy the story. It's my first attempt. This story was bugging me for sooo long. It was always in my mind so I thought to give it a try. Do tell me what you think about it.
For all those non-muslim readers..
In-Sha-Allah means "As Allah (God) wills"
Alhum-du-lillah means " All praises to Allah"
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"Daneen... Daneeeeennnn if you didn't get up now. you are going to be late" shouted my mother for the tenth time.
"Maa, you have been saying this for the past 20 mints. And technically I'm already late. So, why not I enjoy some more of my precious sleep." I said closing my eyes once again.
"You are impossible. Today is your convocation. and you are behaving as if, it's no big deal" she said sitting on my bed and pulling my sheets off me and forcing me to sit.
"You know me, Maa. I don't like convocation. yup I'm a graduating. What's the big deal." Grinning, I gathered my hair in a pile and made a messy bun.
"Stop this drama and get up"
"Maaaaa.. it was not a drama." I said getting up. Now I had no choice but to say bye-bye to my comfy bed.
she walked out of my room. Shouting, that I only had 10 minutes. I stood up facing my room. It doesn't look like my room. If I remember correctly, last night my room was a complete mess. Jia came and we both celebrated a little early graduation party.
"Maa, must have cleaned it." I mumbled and that brought a smile to my face. I had the world's greatest mom.
After 15 minutes, the whole family was on the table for breakfast.... wait I forgot to introduce my family
Maa and Baba..
Mr & Mrs Saleem Khan
My mother is a house wife. who works 24×7 to make this house, a home. Her love and care is the only thing that's keeping us together and happy.
My Father is a dentist. He Has his own clinic and he is earning well Alhumdulillah. His rules are a must follow in our house. He is a little strict about them.
Bhaijan (elder brother) and Hina bhabhi (sister-in-law)
Mr & Mrs Hadi Khan
They are like my second parents. They have pampered me a lot. First, when bhaijan was getting married, I was a little worried. You know how things start changing when you don't have a good understanding with your sister-in-law and suddenly your brother starts being distant. But Alhum-du-lillah nothing happened like that. My bhabhi is a bae. I love her so much.
Their kids (eldest to youngest)
Abiha (girl.. 5 years old)
Zarrar (boy.. 3 years old)
Aniya (girl.. cutest of them all 10 months old)
Bhai (younger brother)
Mr. Muhib Khan
He is engaged and hopefully this year, he will get married In-Sha-Allah. We have a very interesting relationship. It's of Love/hate/care/tease/support/complain. We fight a lot. Sometimes Maa calls us Tom & Jerry.
And then, there is me.
Daneen Khan.
5"4, fair complexion, silky light brown hair and dark brown eyes. I'm very lazy. My room is always a mess. I don't have a good relationship with clocks.
Sometimes, Maa hides my cell phone, in order to get me clean my room. Can you imagine how painful that can be ??
She always lectures me on tidiness. Saying, if I cannot clean my own room, how am I going to organize my own house and look after my husband and children. Husband topic is always on her top list. As if she is preparing me for a mission. And my intuitions are saying that, that mission is very near. I know, Maa and Baba were waiting for my graduation. And after today, I will be bombarded with proposals. Only if they knew, who is in my heart.
Ofcourse, I don't have any problem with marriage. I used to hate it first. The idea of leaving my family, for a stranger, always intrigues me. But when I grew up I understood, Allah(God) has made women with so much love, compassion and devotion that they are able to do these kinds of sacrifices. Maa and bhabhi have also left their homes for us. And one day, I will have to leave mine. That's what our religion teaches us.
The problem is, I have already given my heart to someone. And I can't even tell this to anyone. Not that they will judge me or won't support. I know my family will consider my choice. But he doesn't like me. He doesn't even acknowledge my presence in this world huhhh...
"Daani... why are you fighting with the bread" with that. I was pulled back in reality.
I gave my brother a fake smile and continue my breakfast.
Baba and bhaijan were having a discussion on politics and current affairs. Maa was feeding Abiha and Bhabhi was trying to feed Zarrar. A single glance at bhai told me that something was wrong. His left hand was under the table as if he is using something.. ohhh I got it
"Bhai.. bhai.." I called him in a low voice
"Hhmmm " he didn't even look at me. He is definitely texting someone or her.
"Say my salam to Sarah Bhabhi" I took a sip of my juice, grinning at him.
He didn't even reply. He knew that I know what he was doing. He also knew that cell phones are not allowed during breakfast, lunch and dinner in Khan's residence. He was in trouble.
"Dani, please you are my sweetest sister. Please don't say anything to baba. I'm already a mess right now."
In normal circumstances, he would have openly challenged me to tell Baba. Or threatening with one of my secrets. But he didn't.
"What is it. Did you guys fight again?"
"Actually it was not a normal fight this time. I was very angry with my boss yesterday. And when I called her she didn't pick up the phone. After 4 rings she picked it up and I diverted all my anger towards her. Since then, she is not talking to me."
"You boys are actually very mean and rude."
"Seriously Dani, do I have to remind you that you are talking to your elder brother." He said folding his arms.
"Ikr. I also know that my elder brother is a boy" I said mimicking him that irritated him more.
"You are not helping at all." He was annoyed.
"Ok ok. I know what to do. She is not attending the call nor texting back. But I'm sure she will be reading all those texts that you have sent so far. So try to apologize through your texts..." looking at his confused expressions I continued.. " What I'm trying to say is, tell her exactly what happened yesterday. Although, I agree that directing your boss' anger towards her, was not good. But I'm sure she will understand" I smiled a little to make him feel better.
"Dani it's time to go. You are going to be late" Baba told me after checking the time on his watch.
Maa, Baba and bhaijan accompanied me to college. bhabhi couldn't come because of the kids. She wished me luck though. And bhai was busy at work. His boss didn't give him off.
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So,
What are your views about the family? ?
Who do you like so far???
Is there anything that is common in between you and Daneen ???
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