Sang e Marmar

11. Pehal

Din Raat meri sochon pr musalsal hai tera aks
Tera Halka sa tasawar meray chehray ko khila deta hai

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he morning sun shone on the residents of Sultan Haveli scattering its hues on the plush lawn...where the members of Haveli sat...The clock strikes 7 30 in the morning... Daddi jaan looked at her grandchildren with adoration as she sat amidst them.
Today Daddi jaan decided to have breakfast outside in fresh air.. everyone agreed as it seems like a good change a warm sort of welcome for the new member as well..
Soon Maheen along with Dilawar too entered the lawn...
After greetings Dilawar sat with the men carrying out the conversation while... Maheen after greeting Daddi jaan and exchanging a few pleasantries, excused herself to join the rest of the ladies in the kitchen.

As soon as she entered, she met with the lively atmosphere Tayi jaan along with Mehrmah was sitting on the counter chatting while Zohra and Zar e Noor were giggling over something along with busily preparing for the breakfast..
Assalamualaikum she warmly greeted as she entered..
All of their attention shifted towards the entrance with a warm smile gracing their lips.
Walaikum us Salam... kesi hain app bachay... Were you comfortable ....Tayi jaan asked lovingly as she patted her cheeks..
Maheen nodded in assurance while her attention shifted towards the girls... Hum Kuch madad krwa dain... ?

Na bhabhi jaan hum sb krlaingay app bs aram karain.. Zar e Noor said with an assuring smile..

Maheen although at first reluctant than gave in ,instead of going back...sat along with them continuing their talks...

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It was early morning and as usual the Alamgir white marbled mansion was shining due to scattered hues...the servants were busily going in and out of the dining hall where the family gathered...

Behraam Alamgir clad in white shalwar kameez was neatly ironed that not even a crease can be seen, just like his demeanor everything seemed flawless.. he gently put the fork down as his attention shifted to his father.

How was the event you went too? He asked plainly.

Alamgir too put his fork down as his attention shifted to his son whose arrogance knows no bounds but what can he say it suits him too well.
Alamgir contradictory to his thoughts scoffed as his amber eyes narrowed a little in annoyance..
Itna bhe bharosa nhi hai apnay baap pr... Although his tone was stern, Behraam knew him too well.
Just rolled his eyes at an outstanding act..

Bharosa... Behraam repeated his last word pressuring the word with a slight rise in his left eyebrow clearly mocking.

Alamgir not offended slightly by the remark.. seriously looked at his son.. and continued what was on his mind since before..
Behraam listen... Tumhari baat apni jagha jaiz hai, us bachi ka haq hai k us ko us ki Zindagi k faislay khud lenay diya jai.. yahi wajha hai k mainay Farzand sultan pr Kisi kism ka pressure na daalnay ka Faisla Kiya hai...lkn may Alamgir Aurenzeb hun may apnay ik naye faislay ki wajha say puranay faislon may radobadal(meaning: changes) ka qail nhi hun..lehaza mujhay woh bachi abb bhe utni he Pasand jitni mujhay woh Chnd roz qabl thi...

Behraam listened to him keenly with his amber eyes slightly narrowed... Itni lambi tamheed ka mtlb....

This time Bina countered .. Behraam bachay Jo abb tk ho raha tha woh puranay Kiya huay faislay ki bunyaad pr tha.. kyun na hum ussay bhula kr naye siray say tumharay liya Zar e Noor ki baat karain?..
May bachi say mili hun or mujhay insaan ki parakh hai.. Bina although spoke softly but her tone held finality.