Arbaaz Sulaimaan aka 'Abhi', is a handsome and happy-go-lucky guy, 24, the younger son of Sulaimaan Ahmed, who is the richest man in the country. Grew up like a prince being the apple of eye of the family, all set to join his father and elder brothe...
Jahan'ara was seated in the grand hall when Zunera and Arbaaz walked in. Her heart soared looking at them walking side by side. Complimenting each other so perfectly and beautifully. The other thing that pleased her was the dress Zunera was wearing. She smiled knowing that the girl knew how to respect the elders.
She stood as Zunera walked towards her, greeting, and she pulled her in a warm embrace.
“You are looking absolutely stunning dear.”
Zunera smiled at the compliment while trying to control her blush as she could feel Arbaaz's eyes fixated on her.
“Thank you Dadi Jaan. So do you.” - Zunera said and the two ladies shared a chuckle.
“Where's everybody ?” - Arbaaz asked looking around and frowning at the empty hall.
“As soon as Sulaimaan and Arish returned from the office, I sent them to get ready. After all, my special guest was coming...” - Jahan'ara said looking lovingly at Zunera.
She teared up and blinked her eyes rapidly to hold back tears. Jahan'ara made her feel like she was her granddaughter. Treated her with so much love that warmed her insides.
“Good thing! I'm heading up to freshen up as well. Will see you ladies soon!” - he said in a sing-song voice and placed a platonic kiss on his grandmother's cheek.
He turned to look at Zunera and for a moment she panicked that he was going to do the same with her but he just winked and headed upstairs.
“Come dear. Let's sit.” - Jahan'ara said. They had just turned towards the sofas when an exclamation came from behind.
“My my! Zunera!”
She turned to see Shifa descending the stairs looking beautiful in a beige chiffon maxi. Her hair resting on right shoulder while the dupatta on the left.
Zunera stepped forward to greet and Shifa engulfed her in a big warm hug.
“Gorgeous is the word for you tonight!” - Shifa said with a bright smile.
“Rich coming from you!” - Zunera countered, pointing towards Shifa's pretty personality, and Shifa chuckled.
“Do you know we've been waiting for you for hours. Specially Dadi Jaan.” - Shifa said, her tone getting strict good-naturedly.
“I am so sorry for the delay but getting ready took some time...” - she said, her cheeks pinking at the reminder of GETTING READY.
She was thankfully saved from explaining further as Sulaimaan and Arish descended the stairs, looking so like father and son in matching beige kurtas. And so different from the usual office look too.
Her nervousness peaked looking at Sulaimaan. Her father-in-law. Whom she was meeting for the first time at home. Apart from office. There, she was judged on her progress. Here, she would be judged as HER. And that scared her.
“Assalam o Alaykum.” - she greeted Sulaimaan politely who looked at her keenly. A hint of surprise in his eyes and she was sure it was because he had not expected HER to be Jahan'ara's special guest.
“Wa Alaykum Assalam beta.” - he replied kindly and to her immense surprise, placed his hand over her head in blessing.
She didn't know why but she felt a fatherly warmth oozing off him. Filling her insides with happiness which came out in the form of a bright smile on her face.
“I hope I'm not late!” - came Arbaaz's voice from the stairs, catching her eyes and her heartbeat dropped.
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