Love's Unforseen Twist

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Kashan, his parents Nazia and Haider, were on their way to Haider's friend when their car collided with another car. Concerned, they asked the driver, "What happened?" They stepped out of the car and noticed some scratches from the sudden impact. As they approached the other car, an old lady emerged, and to their surprise, they recognized her. The reunion was filled with shock and joy as they hugged and reminisced, exclaiming, "OMG! After 18 years, we're finally meeting!"

Though he was struggling to fully recognize her, whispered, "Nani," and embraced the moment. The flood of childhood memories overwhelmed him. Nani, pointing at Kashan, asked Nazia, "Who is he?" Nazia proudly informed her, "He is our son, Kashan." Nani was amazed to see Kashan, exclaiming, "Mashallah, he's Kashan! Is he the same Kashan who use to play with my granddaughter Sarah?"

Nazia nodded saying, "Yes the same naughty kid. But it feel so good to see you after all these years, aunty." Nani shared that she was going to meet Sarah and her family.Kashan's heart skipped a beat, realizing that Sarah still lived there. He couldn't contain his excitement. "It means Sarah is still there," he thought happily.

"Why not come and meet Sarah? After all, it's been years. I'm sure you both will be happy to see each other," Nani offered with a warm smile.

Kashan's heart skipped a beat at the thought of seeing Sarah again after all this time. But a nagging doubt crept into his mind - would she even remember him? The uncertainty was eating away at him.

"She must have grown up into a beautiful woman," Nazia reminisced, her eyes filled with fond memories of the little Sarah.

"And you all have to attend her wedding also" Nani revealed, surprising everyone.

"Mashallah! And you all have to attend Kashan's marriage " Nazia exclaimed, her excitement palpable.

Kashan was taken aback by the news. His mind raced with thoughts and emotions. He wasn't prepared for this revelation.

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In the afternoon, as Sarah was engrossed in her salah, she heard the sound of the doorbell. "Sarah, see who has come," her mother called out, knowing she was occupied with her prayers. Adnaan was still at school, and her father was resting in his room.

Curiosity piqued, Sarah hurried to the front door and opened it, only to find her beloved nani standing there. Overwhelmed with joy, she let out a delighted scream and embraced her tightly. "Assalamualaikum, Nani! How are you? I've missed you so much," Sarah exclaimed with a wide smile.

Nani returned the hug, her eyes filled with love. "Walekum Assalam, my dear bachhe! I've missed you too," Nani replied, her voice filled with warmth.

"Nani! How did you manage to surprise us like this? You said you were coming next week!" Sarah exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise.

Nani chuckled mischievously, her eyes twinkling with delight. "Well, my dear, when your soon-to-be in-laws are coming to see you, how could a grandmother resist being a part of such a special day?" she replied, a hint of excitement in her voice.

Sarah couldn't help but smile at her grandmother's enthusiasm. "Nani, you're such a sweetheart," she said, her voice filled with affection.

Sarah's mother joined in the conversation, teasingly remarking, "Oh, enough of your grandmother-granddaughter moment, you two. Let's not forget we have guests coming!"

Habib, Sarah's father, chuckled at the playful banter. "Indeed, let's not keep them waiting," he said, a warm smile on his face.

As they prepared for the arrival of their guests, Sarah couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and curiosity. Little did she know that this visit would bring about unexpected reunions and revelations that would change the course of their family's story.