MYSTELWOOD

Chapter-4

 Dayyan-

Two weeks after the television screening of his project on Tasmania,Dayyan received a letter from Roberto Jones,his boss.A letter from him always meant business and the fact that Dayyan has to leave his mom within days.He opened the envelope bearing the circular logo of the “Traveller’s Canvas” magazine reluctantly and proceeded to read about his next project.

 “First and foremost,I would like to congratulate you,Mr.Dayyan Malik,on behalf of the entire team of Traveller’s Canvas.Truly we find it a huge honour to have you working for us.You are,without any doubt,an extraordinary asset and please be informed that your recent documentary has received world-wide appreciation.

 As a reward on your outstanding work on ‘Tasmania,the womb of nature’, we would like to give you an interesting offer.There is this small town literally on the other side of world called Mystelwood,which is still unearthed by the globe.Information says that the town has beautiful natural aspects and welcoming climate.However,recently the local mayor of Mystelwood wrote to us asking for help.Seven months ago,a destructible fire broke across the town. Most of the locals survived but houses and buildings were damaged.They are still going through a period of deflation.And,like what happens with most small towns,the news of the situation in Mystelwood didnot reach the world.The government was of no help also.Traveller’s Canvas signed a contract with the town Mayor which stated that if we succeeded making Mystelwood a tourism destination,the company will receive thirty percent of the revenue.It’s not a brilliant deal,we know,but the project is more of a helping one.

Your flight is two days from today and the project is of a duration of approximately five to six months.We want you to experience Mystelwood at its two best seasons,hence the long duration of this project.It is more of a leisure slash work for you.Also,we will give you two tickets.We wouldn't want you to leave your mom for five months now,would we?

 One more thing though.The town is again back in good shape and they have built a few recreational spots .Nevertheless,for further confirmation the company will send a group to survey the area and they would be flying with you.

For further details on this project please visit the office before you leave.We wish you a safe flight and congratulation once again.

 Kind Regards

Thomas Roberto Jones

 Chief Executive Officer

 Traveller’s Canvas.

Dayyan was in a state of shock and supreme happiness for a thousand milliseconds after he finished reading the letter from TC.He still couldn’t believe how generous his boss has been to him.Even though he knew Robert had the soul of an angel,it didnot save him from this surprise attack.And when the thought of his mother accompanying him to his work and staying with him for five months hit Dayyan,he was taken to a whole new level of ecstasy.Alhamdulillah,Alhamdulillah,Alhamdulillah....Dayyan could go on forever for Allah’s limitless blessings upon him.Without wasting another second,Dayyan rushed to the masjid to pray nafl salat,to thank Allah until his throat becomes sore.

 Dayyan returned from the masjid with a heart full of gratitude.

”Assalam walaikum mom”,he called out when he entered the house after coming from the masjid with a heart full of gratitude.

 “Walaikum as salam,love.Where have you been?”,his mother replied from the kitchen.The woman was always in the kitchen.Either there or on her prayer rug.There were countless times when Dayyan insisted on hiring a cook,but his mother,stubborn as always,refused completely.She loved cooking.Sometimes,she forgets the proportion and ends up cooking a lot,but those never got wasted.Afterall,Sayra was famous for sharing her meals with the entire neighbourhood.

 Dayyan went into the kitchen to see his mother preparing salad.He went over to her,took the knife from her hands and led her to the kitchen table.

“What’s wrong dear?”Sayra asked,concerned.Without saying anything Dayyan pulled out another chair and sat facing her.

  “Mom,you always complain how my work is too demanding,how less time I get for you and myself.Well,that’s about to change for a while.” Dayyan said,a little too dramatically using his hands for air quoting.

 “Why Dayyan?Are you resigning from your job?But you liked it so much!I don’t understand love,what’s wrong?”

 Dayyan chuckled,leave his  mother to worry for the slightest of things.He couldn’t blame her though,he was the one who created this serious atmosphere.

 “Oh mom!There’s nothing to worry about.Actually,it’s a good news.Apparantly,my boss liked my latest documentary and this time as a reward,he is sending me to a beautiful small town for exploring that place.Also,I am allowed to take you along with me since it’s a project of five months!How cool is that!”. The super excited travel writer finished in one breath.

“Alhamdulillah Dayyan,that’s beautiful news.I would love to go anywhere with you,as long as it means spending time with my little baby.” She hugged Dayyan,as one of the most adorable smile broke across his mother’s wrinkled face.

 Dayyan missed that smile so much,he had not seen that one eversince his father died.Thanks Allah,thanks a lot for making her smile.Keep her happy,always.

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