Around 8 pm, we came to the farmhouse. Daniyal ceased the car at the entrance and came to my side.
He opened the passenger door and helped me to get down.
"Aren't you being way too nice, Mr. Daniyal?"
"Only for today, Ms. Zahra." He winked with a mischievous grin.
I rolled my eyes at him and went inside.
Everyone in the living room greeted me.
I went over and gave both Agha Jaan and Bi Jaan hugs. Bi Jaan stroked my head and enquired,
"Zahra, what took you so long?"
"Due to traffic and my hunger, we had to stop for a meal in between."
"You and your hunger." Bi Jaan responded with a chuckle.
"Beta, go get some rest. You must be exhausted." Agha Jaan replied with a smile.
I smiled back at him and nodded while I searched the area for Minahil or Ayeza.
"Where is Daniyal?" Ammi wondered, entering the living area.
"Ammi, you need to make a decision today." I reacted.
"What should I decide?" Ammi asked.
"Are you Daniyal's mom or mine?
Ammi gave me a frown as everyone laughed in response to my question.
"What kind of a question is this, Zahra?"
"You didn't even ask whether I'm alright or not. You are solely concerned about Daniyal's whereabouts." I replied while slouching on the couch, feeling dejected.
"Stop being dramatic. I know you must have given a hard time to the boy."
"She kept me waiting outside her college for more than twenty minutes, Aunty." Daniyal yelled from the entrance.
My eyes grew wide at his remark, "Stop lying. I never kept you waiting for me."
"I was standing outside for a long time, and the girls were stripping me with their eyes," Daniyal exclaimed in a dramatic state of horror, turning to
Ammi.Ammi chuckled and slapped him on the shoulder, "Badmash."
"They were puking at your sight." I rolled my eyes and flipped
my hair in response.Everyone chuckled at our banter.
"HA HA HA, That was funny." Running his fingers through his hair, he
replied, "You're simply jealous that you are not as attractive as me."I scowled at him and stood up.
"My daughter is the most beautiful. Stop bugging her, Daniyal." Aunty responded and gave me a side-head kiss.
"You are the best, Aunty." I said, giving Rehnuma Aunty a tight side hug.
"I wish Ammi cared as much as you do."
I expressed disappointment.Ammi glared at my way. I rushed over to her and gave her a bear hug.
"Sorry, Ammi. You know I enjoy bugging you."
Ammi patted my head while smiling and said, "Go freshen up and come downstairs for dinner." I gave her a little nod before leaving.
Someone abruptly yelled out to me as I opened my room door. When I turned to the voice, Daniyal was there.
"I'm sorry for today, Zahra." Daniyal stepped up to me and murmured.
"I shouldn't have left you there all by yourself. I'm happy that nothing went wrong, but still, I'm guilty of what you went through."
YOU ARE READING
Iqraar
RomanceZahra Noor Rahman is a sarcastic and sassy girl with aspirations and dreams. Daniyal Ali Khan is an extrovert charming boy who is everyone's favourite. Zahra and Daniyal can't stand each other even for a second. Let's see what fate has written for...