ISHQ, EK IBADAT | (Completed)

Last Part 🎀

Seven years later, in an interview.

Amreen's eyes sparkled as she reminisced about the past. "It was at our own wedding that my mother and Shahnaz's father got married, and Shahnaz and Zeeshan's union was finalized. Shortly after, Zafar bhai (Brother) left for his practice abroad, but not before getting engaged to Zoya. Around the same time, Ayaan and Laiba also got engaged. My mother-in-law, Faiza, was overjoyed. Her son Elhaan and her beloved daughter Zoya were happy in their lives. I had joined medical college, and Elhaan was my rock, supporting me every step of the way, because of him, I'm a doctor now. Our family was thrilled with our decision. Then, a few years later, everyone got married too. Zeeshan and Shahnaz opened an art gallery together, and Shahnaz became a renowned artist. Zoya joined a company, and Ayaan, Laiba, and my mother, Azka started their own restaurants. Ramsha bhabhi (Sister-in-law) took charge of managing the family. Faiza Ammi, along with Falak Mami (Aunt) and Nayab khala (Maternal Aunt), helped our family grow. Arsal even got engaged to his ammi's choice, Nigar. A year after our weddings, we all had babies. Zoya had a beautiful baby girl, Zeeshan and Shahnaz had twins, a boy and a girl, and we had a lovely son, now four years old. It wasn't that we didn't face problems, but having a good life partner makes all the difference. Everything seems easy. That's how I felt with Elhaan. He came into my life like a guardian angel and changed my world in ways I never imagined. Not just mine, but also my mother's. Today, she's living her life in ways she never could in her first marriage, my dad, Amir turned out to be the best husband for her, he loves her unconditionally and that's the most reassuring thing I witnessed in my mother's life. As for my own father, I don't hate him, no, not at all. Even though some of his decisions were wrong.

She smiled, her voice was filled with emotion as she continued, "But after what he did for me, I don't think I have any reason not to like him or love him. To be honest, I miss him. I really do, and he will always be an inspiration in my life. My hero, my father, Sohail Ahmed."

The audience clapped for her and she gave them a warm smile.

But then one reporter raised an eyebrow and questioned, "But ma'am, don't you think that your story lacks something to keep readers connected? I mean, your story is quite... planned. No politics, no hatred, and nothing. I mean, in today's time, people are not interested in such stories."

Amreen smiled, her voice was soft and firm, "I understand what you're saying, but I believe that's the beauty of my story. It's real, it's relatable, and it's full of love. I didn't need to add extra spice drama or negativity to make my story worth telling or else, it would have lost its originality. My journey, with all its ups and downs, is a testament to the power of love and family. And I think that's something that will always resonate with people. I guess you haven't read my story, If you had read, you would understand why I have so many readers who made my book a bestseller. My story is different from others because I wasn't just a helpless victim; I faced my problems head-on. I had the support of my family, my husband, my in-laws, my maternal grandfather, and most importantly, my friends and sisters-in-laws. You don't need saas-bahu (Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law) politics to make a story interesting. My story is for all the girls who have lost hope in life. When I can reach this point, they can also move forward. Allah has given them the strength. Trust in Him and stand up for what's right."

The reporters applauded, and then the host asked, "Why did you name your story 'Ishq, Ek Ibadat' (Love, A Worship)? What's the reason behind it?"

Amreen's eyes sparkled, "I named it 'Ishq, Ek Ibadat' because my journey was not just about romantic love, but also about the love and worship of Allah. It's about finding strength in love and worshiping the almighty for the blessings he showered on us."

His voice was filled with conviction as she explained, "It's also because my story revolves around the immense role of love and worship. My love for my Creator was the first and foremost. I always believed in Him and worshiped Him. And love is worship, loving Allah is like worshiping Him. The more you love Him, the more you'll want to worship Him. My story is about the love and worship of my Creator, and having faith in Him. I want to say to all the people listening and watching me right now, it doesn't matter who you are or what you believe in, if you truly have faith in your Creator, He will definitely help you. And trials are meant to test that faith, to see how much trust His people have in Him. He tests those He loves. And I firmly believe, my Creator loves me a lot."