Chapter 6

Kashaf walked out of the meeting room and glanced at her watch.

"12.15.. Zaroon would be coming!", she thought to herself and made her way downstairs.

"Should I tell him the news today itself? Ummm.. I guess I should!", she spoke to herself as she reached the lobby.

As she walked out of the building, she saw Zaroon sitting on the bonnet of his car waiting for her.

She walked towards him as he smiled at her.

"Hello!", he greeted.

"Hi!", she replied.

"Chalein?", he asked.

"Sure!", she said.

"But please haan.. aage waali seat par baitthna!", mocked Zaroon to which Kashaf giggled and walked to the passenger seat while Zaroon plopped onto the driver's.

On the way..

Kashaf's phone buzzed.

"Hello Osama! Pohonch gaye?", she asked. Zaroon scrunched his eyebrows.

"I'm reaching Kashaf.. Tum?", asked Osama.

"Reaching! See you at PC!", replied Kashaf and cut the call.

"Osama pohonch gaya?", asked Zaroon.

"Nahi.. Pohonchne wala hai!", replied Kashaf as the car halted.

"Kya hua?", she asked.

"Kashaf.. I wanna say something to you!", said Zaroon nervously.

"Bolo Zaroon.. Kya hua?", she asked sweetly noticing his nervousness.

"Ummm.. Today Sara is coming to the mall..", he said.

"So?", she asked.

"She wanted to meet you!", replied Zaroon.

"Fine! But why are you looking so scared and nervous?", she asked.

"You're okay with it?", asked Zaroon.

"Yes I am okay with it Zaroon.. Now drive quick! We will finish lunch and go to the mall!", replied Kashaf.

Zaroon smiled and ignited the car.

"I hope I'm able to propose to her.. If not today then atleast soon!", he thought to himself and finally stopped the car outside Pearl Continental. He got off and handed over the car keys to the valet and opened the door for Kashaf and gave her a hand. She gently held it and got out of the car.

"Kashaf..", he called.

"Hmmm..", she she replied and looked up at him.

"Thanks for coming back into my life! I really don't know what I would have done if you weren't in my life!", said Zaroon.

Kashaf simply smiled back.

"Ummm Zaroon..", she called out sweetly.

"Kya hua Kashaf? Kuch kehna chahti ho?", he asked.

"Tumhe kaise pata?", she asked.

"Well.. Ab tumhari unkahee baatein bhi samajh leta hoon!", replied Zaroon.

Kashaf looked him in the eye with a sweet smile.

"Do you have a map? I'm getting lost in your eyes!", spoke Zaroon.

"Zarooon!!!", she sighed.

"You're so beautiful that you made me forget my pickup line!", said Zaroon.

"Tum cheesy lines bolne ke maahir ho kya?", she asked.

"You look beautiful today, just like every other day!", he replied.

"Shut up Zaroon!", she said with a giggle.

"Achha fine.. I will continue once you tell me what you wanted to!", said Zaroon.

"Mera transfer ho raha hai!", she said.

"Kahan?", he asked with a slight disappointment in his voice.

"Ummm... wo..", she trailed off.

"Kahan??? Batao jaldi Kashaf!", he begged.

"Islamabad!", she replied with a smirk.

Zaroon's eyes widened and jaw dropped. His eyes were gleaming with happiness.

"You're serious?", he confirmed.

"Yes I am!", she replied.

She continued, "Andar chalein?", she asked.

Zaroon quickly held her hand without hesitating and walked in with a wide grin as Kashaf walked along with a smile and did not mind him holding her hand.

"It feels good when his hand holds mine!", she thought to herself.

Osama sat in the restaurant waiting for Kashaf to walk in and to his shock, Kashaf walked in, but with Zaroon and her hand held in his with a firm grip.

"Zaroon! Tum yahan?", he asked as Kashaf and Zaroon reached the table.

"Haan kyun? Aren't you happy?", he asked.

"Ofcourse I'm happy! But you with Kashaf is a shock!", replied Osama.

"Well.. shocking things happen and now Kashaf and I are friends.. Or shall I say a little bit more than friends!", he said to which Kashaf laughed.

Zaroon and Kashaf sat next to each other.

"More than friends?", asked Osama in shock.

"Best friends! I never thought I would say this in my life but yes, Zaroon and I are Best Friends!", said Kashaf.

"Yeah.. I know all her secrets and she knows mine!", replied Zaroon and winked at Kashaf.

"Shall we order lunch?", asked Kashaf.

"Sure!", replied Osama and called for the waiter.

They placed the order after which Kashaf spoke, "To Osama.. Tum mujhse milna kyun chahte the? You wanted to tell me something isn't it?"

"Ummm.. Nothing special.. Bas tumse milne ka mann chaha!", he replied.

"Main to tumhe propose karna chah raha tha par Zaroon tumhare saath aa gaya!", Osama thought to himself.

"Achha? Par tumhe mujhse koi zaroori baat karni thi!", said Kashaf.

"Haan.. Wo actually.. Meri shaadi hone waali hai!", replied Osama in a hurry.

"Badey besharam dost ho tum.. Mujhe abhi tak nahi bataya?", asked Zaroon.

"Arey.. Tumhe bhi batane waala tha!", replied Osama covering his disappointment.

The food arrived and they had a quick lunch.

"Congrats Osama..", said Kashaf.

"Thanks! Tumhe aana hoga.. wo bhi poori family ke saath!", replied Osama.

"Kyun nahi! Bilkul aaungi!", she replied.

"Haan haan.. Tum dono to chief guests hogey meri shaadi par!", said Osama.

"Ofcourse!", replied Zaroon.

"Hum chalte hain Osama! Khuda Haafiz!", said Kashaf.

"Khuda Haafiz!", greeted Osama.

"Bye buddy!", said Zaroon and hugged Osama. Kashaf and Zaroon made their way outside the the hotel and the valet brought his car. They sat and drove off to the mall.

In the mall Sara tagged along with the duo. Sara and Kashaf clicked instantly and bonded with each other very well. The day went by as they spent their time shopping for Sara.

"Kashaf! Tum bhi kuch khareed lo na!", requested Sara.

"Nahi Sara.. Abhi mujhe kuch nahi chahiye!", replied Kashaf.

"Don't worry Sara.. I will take her with me to the mall in Islamabad now! She is transferred there!", said Zaroon excitedly.

"Wah bhai! Ye to bohot achha hai! Ab tum dono to maze karoge Islamabad mein!", said Sara.

"Bilkul!", replied Zaroon.

"Haan haan.. Tumse to waise hi kaam dhang se nahi hota.. Ab Kashaf wahan aa jaayegi tab to bilkul kaam nahi hoga!", replied Sara.

Kashaf looked at the bickering brother sister duo with wide eyes and a smile on her lips.