Veiled Emotions

CHAPTER -17

**In the Mansion**

After they left to search for Inaya, Farah was crying, while others were shocked as Hammad had just announced he was going to marry Inaya after bringing her back. Everyone knew he wouldn't listen to anyone once he made a decision. Farah, Tariq, Humera, and Ahsan had no problem with this arrangement, as they knew Hammad was a good match for Inaya, so they didn't make an issue out of it. Dadajaan and Dadijaan were also happy with the decision, but they knew it would take time for Inaya to adjust, and especially for Inaya, but they also believed Hammad would handle it perfectly.

Niaz said, "Now, don't worry and get ready for the nikah. They will come within an hour or two because Hammad himself went to fetch that prey, so it's better not to worry about Inaya. Now go and make things ready."

Everyone replied, "Ok, Baba and Dadujaan."

As Niaz was about to leave, he turned back and said, "Yes, and one more thing I want you all to remember: please don't make Inaya uncomfortable with this new relationship. It will take time for her to adjust to all these new things, but don't make it awkward for her, especially the girls."

Haniya and Arshiya replied, "Ji, Dadu."

After this, everyone dispersed to their tasks.

**Present**

All the boys-Ayaan, Hamza, Fahad, Hammad, and Qavi-with Inaya reached the mansion. Inaya was now with Hamza, hugging her brothers, unable to comprehend her situation. Upon arrival, Ayaan carried her inside the mansion and directly to her room so she could freshen up and change her petrol-soaked clothes. He left her there, and Hammad sent Haniya to help Inaya.

With that, all the boys entered Hammad's office and sat down. Qavi said, "Our men caught Hussain and kept him in the dungeon." Hammad and the others nodded.

Fahad suggested increasing security around the mansion, to which Qavi responded, "Don't worry, we've already increased it."

Ayaan was silently listening to his brothers, his mind filled with anger at seeing his little sister in this situation. Hamza received a call from the office and stepped out. Then, Dadajaan, Tariq, and Ahsan entered Hammad's office and asked if everything was under control. The boys reassured them, with Hammad saying, "Dadajaan, you don't need to worry; we're handling everything perfectly."

Niaz replied, "I know, my son, I know what you're capable of," patting Hammad's back.

Hammad then asked, "What about my request? Did you take care of it?"

Ahsan teased, "You don't have anything else to do other than order your elders around, huh?"

Hammad clarified, "I didn't order; I just informed. There's a difference, Babajaan."

Ahsan retorted, "Informed, huh? And who did the work?"

Hammad grinned, "So, you did my work then? That's good."

Ahsan muttered to himself, "This boy isn't going to listen," and then addressed Hammad, "You said you wanted to marry her, but you never asked her parents for her hand. What would they feel?"

Hammad looked at Ahsan and then at Tariq (Inaya's father) and said, "Phuphajaan, mein aapki beti ka sirf haath nahi, aapki puri beti mangta hoon. Kya mujhe ijazat hai?" (Uncle, I don't just ask for your daughter's hand; I ask for all of her. Do I have your permission?)

Ahsan chuckled at his approach and replied, "Haan, beta, tumhe meri ijazat hai, par mein Inaya ke taraf se nahi bol sakta." (Yes, son, you have my permission, but I can't speak for Inaya.)

Hammad reassured, "Aap uski tension mat kariye, Phuphajaan, mein usse mana loonga." (Don't worry about that, uncle. I'll convince her.)

With that, Niaz said, "Ab sab kaam ho gaya, tum jaake Inaya se baat karo thodi der mein, samjhe?" (Now, everything is settled. You go and talk to Inaya in a while, understood?)