AHL-E - DIL

II

Arfa woke up with a new determination. She brushed her teeths and took a shower and prayed Salah . She rushed downstairs to complete all her work so that she can leave by 1:30 PM as it takes almost 30 minutes to reach his office.

She was setting the dining table . Sameeha entered " Ajj itney jaldi mein kyu ho? Kahi jana hai"
( why are in so hurry today?)

" Ji Mummy zara thoda kuch kaam tha"
( Yes, Mother actually I have so work)

" Jaha bhi jana hai, pehele kaam sab khatam kar ke jana"

( Wherever you have to go, go but before leaving finish all the house chores.)

She nodded and took Shahnawaz's  breakfast to his room. She knocked on the door and entered when she heard a response.

" Good morning abbu !!! Apka breakfast. Chaliye jaldi sey fresh ho jae "

( Good morning father!! Your breakfast. Common quickly get fresh.)

Shahnawaz chuckled at her excited daughter , who always lightned up his day. When no one came to check on him. She was the one to bring him breakfast to dinner. She Took care of him like her own father. She isn't his daughter in law , she is his daughter. She is and will always be.

" Good morning beta "
( child)

" Apki paer ka dard kaise hai? "

( How is your leg pain?)

" Abhi thoda theek hai"

( now it's okay.)

Arfa helped him stand up , so that he can walk towards washroom and brush his teeth.

"Kiya hua beta, aap aaj itni khoi khoi kyu laag rahi hai? Agar koi baat hai humse share kare! Kabhi humare pass uska hal ho " Shahnawaz told to Arfa while he was having his breakfast, as she was staring into empty spaces looking lost.

( What happened child? Why are you looking so lost today? If there is any problem you can share it with me. What if I have any solution regarding it.)

" Woh abbu woh - - "

( Father That - I -)

" Dekhiye hich kichaney ki koi zarurat nhi hai. Agar aap comfortable hai toh share kare. Aap kabhi bhi kuch bhi share kar sakti hai mein apko judge nhi karne wala. Mein apka baap hu. Koi baap kabhi apni beti ko judge nhi karta hai. " Shahnawaz said caressing her head.

( There is no way to feel uncomfortable. If you feel like sharing then you can. I'll listen to you anytime. You can share anything with me. I won't judge because I'm your father. And a father never judges it's daughter. )

Arfa smiled at him looking at her concerned father in law. The only sane person who understands her.

"  I wanted to tell you something else but I'll tell you later about it as it seems it's not the right time. It's was related to your education. You have got the right to be educated. You are a young soul why waste sweat and tears on these household chores when at the end of the day for whom you are doing all these, they aren't even grateful for it. You are my daughter I haven't promised Afzal like that. I'll make sure you get what you are comfortable with." Shahnawaz smiled at her. He might be her father in law but he was a total father figure and a best friend for her which she never had in this house.

Arfa completed her all household work and rushed towards the main door but was stopped by her mother in law.

" Kaha chal padi? Sare kaam hogaye?" Her mother in law enquired sitting on the couch watching some Tv dramas.

( Where are you going? Did you complete all your work?)

" Jee mummy " Arfa replied.

( Yes mother)