He's in a dilemma

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It's amazing to go back to our memory box. But it's not that good to remind the things which made you upset and cry.

I opened my memory box happily. There were a lot of papers, old puppets, cars, toys, etc. I would open it once or thrice in a year and clean it. I was cautious about it because if my future wife would see this, then she'd surely threw it out.  But I won't let it because holding memories is one of my favorite thing.

While cleaning I'd noticed that old picture of me sitting on my dad's lap and on the other side it was Salman who gave  a weird pose to the camera. The picture was in the nostalgic effect and it wasn't clear either, still Salman was the same as now. I slided the albums and stopped by seeing that cute little kid in my mum's arm. Yes, it was Sana, my lost sis. I miss her! I looked at the unclear picture of sister, Sana and realized that the features don't look the same as the Sana, who had come to our place recently. She don't look like my sis at all.

My  eyes watered and I was unable to see due to the blurred vision. I whispered slowly, 'Where in the world are you? Do you even remember your family? I'm getting married in next month. Do you hear me? Wherever you are, please be happy and don't let others hurt you'. I hate to admit that I was crying.

The sudden knock on the door made me to wipe my tears. ''Yeah I'm coming. Please dont break the door. I'm alive'' I shouted and quickly hid my memory box inside the cabinet and locked it.

''Bro, Please get ready and drop us at the shopping mall.We are waiting for you," I heard Rizwin's muffled shouts.

Yeah! I forgot to tell that Everybody at my place were  busy with the shoppings. Because we have only 10 days left to the marriege and I still hadn't found anything about the fake Sana who lives with us. I tried hard to remember her face, but I don't remember anyone with that face. I wonder who she really is.

Shaeen, Salman and my other two cousins, Yasir and Fayaz were at the gents side of the mall while the ladies were are at jewellery store.  Zoya's  loud cry was just enough for them to exit from that shops. She cried like there are zombies around her and she hates people. Bhabi Shahana moved aside to put her asleep.

I went back to my office because I   wasn't in the mood for shopping. I'd already bought a pair of new clothes to me a week before.

I pulled out my phone and typed the name 'Noor' in the search box. All I had found were many other strange ladies. I sighed because this is my nth time searching for her. I think I should type in her brother's name but I don't remember her brothers name. I found my photo which Rizwin had clicked on my engagement. I looked at my fiance, Sa'eedha. Her hazel eyes were gloomy and it was clearly evident in her face that she didn't liked this alliance. I wonder how would this wedding work if we both aren't interested. Like me, she might've sacrificed her happiness for her family. I accepted only because of my family and if I'd ever get a chance to undo, then I would undo this engagement thing.

But what hit me hard was, I wonder where did I see her before. There was this feeling on me that she looked familiar. I wonder where I'd seen her before.

I wanted to confirm it and now all I'd wished  was to go home. But I had no spare keys since my familes were at mall. I quickly made my way to the shopping mall and started searching for.my family. I dialled Rizwin's phone and it was busy so I tried constantly to others cell as it was also busy. I was exhausted so I finally tried Shahana bhabi's number and she answered it by saying that they are still at the jewellery shope.  I ran near the elavator and got into it. I sighed and wiped the sweat that were dripping on my temple. As the door of the elevator were about to shut, I found something that I'd never thought of seeing. I blinked my eyes twice, thrice but it was too late. The door shut and I immediately reached to the next floor. I barged out from the elevator and ran like a crazy. I ran down stairs and searched for her. There was this feeling inside me that she's alive. She isn't dead.

But much to my dismay, I couldn't find her. Noor! It was a halucination again. Stupid me! I sighed and rested at the seat inside the mall. I panted heavily and rested for few minutes. A small tears were about to spill down as I wiped it off before anybody would witness.

Since I'd no energy to go to the 6th floor, I rested there for few minutes and took the elevator again. The door of the elevator flew open and I stepped out seeing the big bold letters written '6th floor.' I walked inside the jewellery shop and heaved a sigh out if relief seeing Zaki. I smiled seeing her confused face seeing the ornaments. She was a picky since childhood and I laughed seeing her hold six different types of necklace.

Then I suddenly remembere the fact that why did I come here. I need to get the keys and sleep because that was what I'd wanted. I saw Sana and Rizwin laugh at something. I wanted to tell my family about the conversation of Sana I'd heard during Zaki's engagement. Novody would believe without the proof. I was startled by the voice of the lady ''May I helo you, sir?" She asked sweetly. I smiled in return and shook my head ''Thank you, but no."

I headed near Zakiya and cleared my throat while she looked at me in surpeise. ''Need help?" I asked though I have no sense in jewelleries.

''I'm confused." She said looking at the necklace.

''I ain't fond of stuffs like these. You may ask any others for the help." I replied biting my lips.

''Then why do you still have that pendant with you if you 'ain't fond of stuffs like these'?" I turned to look at the sweet voice of the lady who sat beside Zaki.

''Noor!!" I muttered quitely and I didn't know how to pretend. She smiled but I didn't. The smile that I'd been craving since my childhood. I shook my head and blinked my eyes twice to make sure that I'm not hallucinating again. I wanna know what place Noor has on my family and why was she seated in betwix my mom and sister.
But the answer to my question was answered right away,

''Bro! This is Noor, Abil's sis," Zaki gave a smile and ''Noor, this is my second brother Saad. Do you remember when I told you about my brother who would have his nikah in next month? I was talking about him, do you remember."

''I knew! Abil had mentioned about everyone of you. Hehe!" She smiled but that smile didn't reached her eyes. A look of hurt flashed on her face.

My heart was aching. Is it true that Noor is Abil's sister? If yes, then why didn't I came to know all of it before. When I did a back ground check on Abil, I heard that he had a sis, but I didn't know that was Noor. Noor! The lady I'd veen searching for were right infront of me but I was blind enough to see her.

One thing I'd concluded that, I'm a blind, dumb foolish man.



Hyy assalamu alaikkum
I was busy with the programs and other works and i didnt really get the time to write.

I know you all must be  waiting for Noor's and Saad's flashback.I'll be back with their flashback in the next update.

Did you think that Noor would be Abil's sister? If not  then tell me aboyt your reaction
Stay tuned
Assalamu alaikkum..😊







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