JUNOON || جنون

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"Mashallah"
Ayesha Sikandar spoke admiring the beauty of the girl in front of her. Urwa sat near her decked up in a red jora(dress). A shawl wrapped around her. Her red dupatta covered her hair completely. Not even letting a strand of hair escape.

Ayesha was awestruck by the beauty of the girl in front of her. She was intrigued by her modest nature. Mostly in feudal families whenever a family is visiting with the intention of marriage. Girls are decked very intricately and appear to be timid.While the girl in front of her was decked up in a simple red jora and appeared to be fierce. She chuckled internally at the thought of two hotheads living under the same roof. It will be fun.

"Toh bole kaisi lagi aapko hamari beti Zamindaarniji?"
Amna Shah spoke, giving her a smile.

"So tell me, how did you find my daughter Zamindaarniji(wife of landlord)"

"Mashallah Shahbanuji aapki beti lakhon mein ek hai"
Ayesha spoke admiring the girl infront of her.

"Shahbanuji(female head of Shah family) your daughter is one is lakh"

Amna gave her a smile and spoke with pride
"Hamari Urwa bachpan se hi aisi hai. Hoshiyaar, khubsurat aur akalmand. Aapko hamari beti se kabhi koi gila na hoga Zamindaarniji"

"Our Urwa is like this since childhood. Careful, beautiful and intelligent. You won't face any problems due to my daughter Zamindaarniji"

"Aab yeh aapki hi beti nahi hamari bhi beti hai Shahbanuji. Hum inhe bade lad aur pyaar se rakhege. Aap koi fikar na kare"
Ayesha assured her.

"Now she is not only your but our daughter as well Shahbanuji. We will keep her with care and love. You need not to worry"

"Yahi umeed hai"
Amna replied.

"This is what I wish"

The ladies engaged into a light conversation while Urwa looked back and forth between her mother and her mother in law. She was tired by all of these things.

'Ya khudaya yeh kahan aake phas gayi main'
Urwa thought.

"Oh my god where is did I got trapped into?"

Suddenly a servant appeared and spoke
"Shahbanuji aapko Shah sahab bula rahe hai"

"Shahbanuji, Shah Sahab is calling you"

Amna nodded and excused herself. The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward. Urwa smiled as she noticed Ayesha gaze at her. Ayesha chuckled at her behaviour and spoke
"Aapki hone wali saas hai hum. Hume yeh umeed hai ki aap hame kabhi mayoos na karegi. Aap hamare bete ki biwi hogi uss oodhe(position) ke hisaab se aapko izzat milegi par-"
Ayesha stopped giving her a side glance and continued
"Aapko hamare ghar main aapke liye izzat banana padegi Urwa begum. Hamare ghar main aapka aur Shahzaib ka nikkah bas ek zarurat hai. Aapko Sikandar haweli main koi bhi aise hi qubool na karega"

" I am your mother-in-law and I expect you won't disappoint me. You will become my son's wife and you will get respect accordingly but you need to earn your respect in our home Urwa. For us your and Shahzaib's marriage is just a need. No one would accept you in Sikandar haveli(mansion) easily"

Ayesha turned her face towards her
"Tayar rahe aapke aane wali zindagi ke liye"

"Be ready for your upcoming life"

Urwa listened to her words carefully, trying to grasp up as much as she could. She needed to toughen up. She is entering enemies den she needs to take each and every step carefully.

Urwa nodded her head and replied
"Jii"

"Yes"

Ayesha nodded. Amna entered the guest area and looked at Urwa. Urwa smirked internally, understanding what happened. Amna smiled at Ayesha and spoke apologetically
"Maafi chahte hai deeri ke liye"