Mohabbat ki dastan.

CHAPTER-FOUR

There was a lot of hustle and bustle going on at Barkat Mansion. Mr. Yunus was worriedly moving around, checking everything because today, people were coming to fix the proposal for his only daughter, Sara.

Meanwhile  in the kitchen, Ruqayya was preparing various dishes. The aroma of those dishes had spread throughout Barkat Mansion.

Mr. Yunus, sitting in the lounge, called out to Ruqayya and asked if everything was ready since the guests would be arriving in the next five minutes.

Ruqayya replied from the kitchen that everything was ready.

Mr. Yunus then asked her to check if Sara was ready.

Ruqayya said, Yes  she’s almost ready.

After a while, the sound of cars entering Barkat Mansion was heard, so Mr. Yunus went to the door to welcome the guests.

Mr. Malik had arrived with his wife and brother. They parked the car and knocked on the door.

With a smile on his face, Mr. Yunus opened the door. He embraced Mr. Malik, greeted him with a handshake, and said, “Assalamualaikum.” Mr. Malik smiled back and replied, “Waalaikumsalam.”

Mr. Yunus then shook hands with Rashid and greeted him with “Assalamualaikum.” Rashid also responded with “Waalaikumsalam.”

Mrs. Ruqayya also came and greeted Zainab and Maryam one by one with “Assalamualaikum,” and they exchanged hugs.

Mr. Yunus invited them inside, and they all entered together.

They were all seated in the lounge, conversing with each other, when Mr. Yunus asked Ruqayya to serve tea and snacks.

Ruqayya got up, went to the kitchen, and brought everything one by one, setting the table and inviting everyone to eat. After a while, they all had a light snack.

After talking for some time, Mr. Malik suggested that they should also meet Sara.

Mr. Yunus smiled and said, She’ll be here shortly.

Ruqayya said,  I’ll call Sara.

In just a little while, Sara was slowly descending the stairs, taking gentle steps.

Today, Sara was wearing a light pink cotton outfit, in which she looked beautiful and innocent, like a fairy. Her fair complexion enhanced her beauty even more. She had matched her outfit with bangles of the same color. The earrings she wore added to her charm, and her large brown eyes were gleaming.

The sound of Sara’s bangles echoed throughout the lounge, and everyone was staring at the girl approaching them. When Sara noticed all eyes on her, she felt a little nervous, but she composed herself, put on a sweet smile, and entered the lounge, greeting everyone in her lovely, innocent voice with “Assalamualaikum.”

Mr. Malik and his family, coming back to their senses, replied, “Waalaikumsalam.”

Zainab said,  Come here  Sara sit with us.  Hearing this, Sara went and sat beside her.

Without asking anything further, Mr. Malik and his family said that they liked Sara and just needed her father’s consent.

Mr. Malik then told Mr. Yunus, I like Sara for my son Zayyan, and I hope your answer will also be yes.

Mr. Yunus smiled and said,  I just wanted to ask one thing, if you don’t mind.

Mr. Malik replied,  Of course  please ask. There’s nothing to take offense at.

Mr. Yunus said,  I want my daughter to continue her education even after marriage.

Mr. Malik  laughing  responded,  Why would anyone mind that? Neither I nor anyone in my family has any objections, and Zayyan doesn’t either. You just give us your answer.