Caged Crown

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BE SINCERE, ALLAH KNOWS WHAT IS IN THE HEART

14_08_2019

Her face turned pale when she found a man double the size of her. Each step she took backwards only made him get closer. When she realized that he's so close, she sprinted on top of the tree for an escape.

My observation of the little cats were disturbed by the honking of car. “Yes, I'm coming.” I ran to the car and hopped onto it.

“Jabir,  are sure you double checked and locked all the doors?”

“My owner, I've checked twice and handed the mansion key to the most honourable hands.” Juvi mom chuckled at his sarcastic reply.

“Someone is so delighted today.” Dad winked as Jabir's face heated up in red.

“Are you sure of the address? What if she has changed her home town?”I said.

“No negative vibes, please I'll throw you out of the car.”He groaned as I giggled in excitement. My heart beat expanded as I thought of facing Jabir brother's crush. I had so many questions erupt inside me.

Would she agree to marry my brother? What if she doesn't recognise him?

“We've 24 km more to reach.”said Jabir after hours of travelling.

“What?” I didn't know she lived miles away from us. Out of all the lady in town, why did he chose her? If you don't know yet, I'm that kinda girl who love travelling but don't want to sit in the car. My butt is tired of sitting and impatient. I can't wait to reach my destination.

I decided to shut my eyes and daydream as I wasn't in the mood to sleep.

**

An olderly lady, who looked in her mid-sixties opened the door. She looked insecure as she saw us.

‘‘Assalamu alaikkum.’’ Juvi mom smiled.

‘‘Wa alaikkum salam. I pard-” That lady was cut off by dad, ‘‘We're from the neighbouring city. Would you mind if we get in and  talk?”

‘‘Yeah, Of course.” She stepped aside, plastering a big smile. “I'm sorry, I thought you were at the wrong place.”

‘‘I would have thought the same if I were in your place. But don't worry, we're here to talk to you.” Juvi mom exclaimed.

“Please have a seat.”

Oh no! I already sat for hours in the car and at the thought of sitting again made my butt yelp in pain.

“Aunty, Would you  show me the washroom please?” I gave her a sheepish grin.

‘‘Oh dear, I'm sorry for the inconvenience.” She smacked at herself and continued, ‘‘I didn't even offered you a drink. I was in shock seeing new faces out of the blue.” She laughed like a kid.

“What would you like to have?”

“No, no, Please don't. We're here to talk about something important.”Juvi mom spoke.

“Okay, I'll be back.” She headed inside and gestured me to follow her as I was the one who was waiting to go to the washroom.

The house is two storeyed, tiny from outside yet tidy. It looked like she lived alone. I think Jabir brother might have mistaken the home address. ‘‘Aunty, do you live alone here?”

“No dear. I live with my grand daughter. She's upstairs. I'll go call her.” She smiled and showed me the washroom.

“Here you go.”