Loving Mr.Khan

Chapter 19

Asfa's POV

Alhamdulillah my daughter is back. I couldn't ask for anything better than this. She was awkward initially but then she started to open up with us. Haider and Zain are showering her with gifts. I never think that she will be back but she is now.

We were baking cupcakes in the kitchen. I am determined to create as much as memories with her. We already lost more than 20 years. We were having fun baking when I heard my phone rang. I excused myself and walked to the living room to answer the call. I smiled when I read the caller's name.

"Assalamualaikum. Wow, its going to rain, unexpected people calling." I said and i heard her chuckled.

"Sorry Asfa, but I did call you when I heard our Hira is back. Remember?" Maryam said. Maryam is my cousin and my closest friend after Sano and Rabia. We used to spend time together when she came on her sem break during college. Time has passed so much.

"Okay listen, I just decide something without asking you. There was an proposal for our Hira" she said shocking  me.

"So soon, she just come to us weeks ago. Don't tell me you accept it" I said hoping.

"Of course not idiot but their question make me think" she said with a long pause.

"What is it Maryam" I asked

"See, as much as we want to keep her with us before getting her married, time is not favouring us. She is already 25. We can't keep her with us long and even if we get her married, it will be hard for us to meet her. Once she becomes a daughter-in-law, she have her own responsibility and not every mother-in-law will be nice" She said confusing me more.

"What are you trying to say Maryam?" I asked

"You know, if I had a son, I will definitely ask her hand for him. I was thinking, why not marry her to someone in family or our close friends." She said

"But who?"

"Rabia's son Sharnaaz. You guys live closer and you can go and see her anytime. Since you all grew together, you won't be awkward to visit Hira often and Rabia won't have a problem if Hira visit you always. We knew how Rabia is and I am sure if Hira is staying at your house, even she would like to join" she said chuckling.

I was blank for a second. She is right, how long can I keep my daughter. If she get married to Sharnaaz, he will definitely take care of her. Three of us always talk of getting my son and daughter married to either Sano's or Rabia's son or daughter since two of them related as sister-in-law but I am still their friend. But, will Rabia agree?

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afa's POV

Its been a week since Naaz and I become friends and he visit literally everyday. I am happy that I got a friend. I don't remember the last time I have a friend. Everybody was afraid to come near me just because of him.

Although I am travelling in my dreamland, my hand knows what I should to my cake. Hehehe, I am born baker. I heard the chime indicating someone entering the shop. My lips curved as I know it must be Naaz.

"Naaz, sit first. Let me finish this cake" I said and do some final design. I grab his favourite espresso and walked out of the kitchen. The seats were empty.

"Naaz?"

"Miss me love?" I turned and my eyes widened seeing him. He? How he is here. How did he find me here. My grip loosen and the sound of cup shattering were loud and clear.

"Wh.....what are you doing here?" I asked

"To claim my property" he said with a smirk.

"Mustafa. Listen, give me a month, I have 80% of the money. I will find the 20% and I will settle all the debt. Please leave." I said shivering.