AFREEN
For the first time in a while, I felt truly happy, relaxed, and excited. Seeing my in-laws and family sitting together, sharing jokes and conversation, brought me immense joy. It was a view I wished could last forever, but deep down, I knew it was just one of those precious moments I would hold onto during tougher times. Living with Ayan often makes me ponder how different he is from his family. 'Ya Allah you do not burden a soul more than it can bear. Ya Allah, ease my pain,' I silently prayed, I held onto the hope that such moments of togetherness would continue to brighten my days, reminding me of the love and connection that bound us all together
" afreen oo Maman lulu" Lila called jolting me out of my thoughts
" yes what's wrong " I asked
" I have been calling you since and you did not answer me" she said clearly annoyed
"Sorry I was thinking of what to get for the birthday boys" I lied
"Have you forgotten we planned a week vacation with their wives for them and also we secretly made sure the deal with the Arab Emirates was finalized " she said with a raised brow
"Sorry I keep forgetting easily this days ,no vex . What do you want?" I asked
"The filling for the meat pie " she said pointing to the big bowl beside me, I took it and passed it to her.
We continued conversing with each other and laughing as we worked, we made samosa's spring rolls, French bread and rolls, doughnuts( filled and glazed), cakes(2 three layers), muffins,cookies and others by 1:30 we were almost done so we went to say our prayers before coming back to continue
"So ladies what time do we start cooking tomorrow" I asked and they all laughed "what's funny" I asked
" well we are only making the snacks the food will be done by a catering service which will also organize the garden" Ummi explained
"Oh I was not aware" I said
"You wouldn't be when your husband always comes to take you home any how" fadila said and rolled her eyes
"I know right like ayan is really getting annoying this days" lila scuffed
"Are you guys done talking about me" Ayan said and we all turned to look at him leaning on the door frame .
"Good afternoon my beautiful mummy's" nasim said popping his head from behind
"Afternoon our Prince Charming" they answered
"No one has answered my question" ayan asked
"Well assalamu alaikum to you too sarkin masifa " Ummi said
"Sorry ladies assalam alaikum and good tidings to you my two best jewels" he praised "sorry this kids don't know when to gossip about me"
"Allah ya shirya mun ku gaba daya " umma prayed and he blushed well that's how he reacts when Abby or umma compliments him
"Kyale shi ( leave him) he is not even ashamed of fighting with his Inlaw in their house" Ummi said and shook her head
"Haba nasrin this is also like your house to him we are one pls karki fadi haka (don't say this)" umma complained
"Haba I was just kidding around with him" and they both smiled " ehen don't tell me you are here to pick your wife oo" Ummi asked and he smiled sheepishly
"I came to greet you then we go back together " he said and before any of them replied I said "no"
"I'm not going back with you I'm staying here till after Isha before I come back, if it's lunch it's already set and I can make dinner for you to take home before I come back" I said and he smirked. Well it was just a facade he eats my food when he is tired or lazy to go out.
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