~ SS ~ Memoirs of Her Ch 2 on Pg 1 Updated 22/03/14

"No Beta.. What we are saying is for your own good.. your Abbu and Ammi are not crazy to say and decide anything just like that.. Beta try and understand our point of view... Please", said Mr. Humayun.

Jalal had had enough of it. The 28-year mature man was fed up of this marriage discussion which took place in their home almost daily.

"Dad.. How many times will I have to tell you that I already love her and I cannot marry someone else..I repeat..I cannot marry someone else other than her..", said a furious and stern Jalal.

Mrs.Hameeda sat back on the sofa with a thud. Both Jalal and Mr.Humayun turned towards her with worried and shocked faces.

"Ammi..", he rushed towards her in a worry. He reached to her and sat on his knees and asked his mother if she was okay.

"Beta.. They are our old family friends.. Their daughter is just perfect for our house.. and most importantly, she's the one for you.. trust me beta.. We have more experience of life than you do.. and we are so sure about her..she is the one made for our family", said a pleading and tensed Hameeda.

Jalal got up in a fury.

"Why don't you both get it.. Why are you forcing me to marry someone about whom I know nothing.. And why should I think about anyone else if I already love a girl.. Ammi, Abbu.. Understand one thing clearly..No matter how much you both try to convince me, I am not going to change my decision.. I have already promised her that I'll marry only her..and I will not break my promise at any cost.." said Jalal with a finality in his voice.

"But we have already talked to them.. We have seen their daughter.. We have confirmed this rishtaa.. We know it was our fault that we didn't talk to you about this... But that was because, we knew you won't refuse.. Beta the only reason that we are asking you to marry her is that She is perfect.. The one you love is not meant for you Jalal.. We have seen shrewdness in her eyes and our eyes won't deceive us.. Moreover, don't you know she has dumped many men before you, just because they were not rich..And" , said Hameeda but as she was about to say something more, Jalal cut her in between.

"Basss.. Bass Ammi.. I can't believe you are trusting rumors.. She's nothing like the one you are describing.. She has supported me whenever I felt low.. and I don't know when but I fell for her.. Now you are telling me some false gossips about her and asking me to marry someone alien.. Are you kidding me Ammi?.." said an enraged Jalal.

Before Mr.Humayun and Mrs. Hameeda could try to convince their son further, Jalal got up from there and climbed up the hallway stairs and made his way to his room.

"Beta... listen to us.. you didn't even have your dinner", called out worried Hameeda.

But it was late. Jalal had already reached to his room and the banging sound of a closing door was audible to both, Humayun and Hameeda, who were in the downstairs living hall.

They were highly tensed upon this sensitive issue. They were broad-minded about the relationships topics and all, but the fact that they wanted only her' to be their Bahu and their son's wife remained above all. Her parents had supported Mr.Humayun when he was bankrupt. Jalal was small then. Only because of the help received from her family, did the business Empire of Mr.Humayun could flourish back.

"Is ladke kaa kyaa hoga?", asked tensed Hameeda.

"Abhi naadaan hai.. He'll have to forget her and marry the girl we want him to marry..I'll make sure we get these two married soon.", said Mr.Humayun confidently.

Both of them made their way to their room, hoping that the coming day would bring in some hopes for them. After all, the girl and her family were coming to their home next day.

*Jalal's room*

He sat at his study-table all silent. His eyes were red with anger. He had never found himself in such a dilemma ever before. His parents were dearest to him no doubt, but he could not ignore his love at any cost, not for some unknown girl at least.

He banged his palm against the table out of anger. His parents were everything to him. Then why didn't they understand his feelings? Why were they after his happiness? Why did they want him to get married to someone he's unknown to?

His head throbbed with frustration. He loved her beyond words. She has always been his support. Yes, even he had heard the stories of, her dumping men, and that too, because they were poor or could not make up to her tantrums or demands, but he didn't believe them. He knew she was very modern and lived a highly spoilt-brat kind of life. But he had fallen for her. Love doesn't see what's wrong, what's right.. Does it?

He could not make out a solution of this problem. He knew his parents were adamant in their decision and that's what made it painful for him. How will he ever convince them about his marriage with his love when they had already presumed her to be wrong?

He decided to leave things for now, for his head was continuously pulsating with anger. He got up from the chair, made his way to bed and slowly laid down. But his mind still struggled with the thoughts of the girl' his parents were talking about. Marrying her was an impossible thing. He got shivers as soon as he thought about it. For an hour, his mind was preoccupied with all the things that were slowly becoming a mess; his love, his parents and that unknown girl and her family.

It took another one hour for him to get some sleep. Finally, he was sleeping.

*Morning*

His alarm started ringing at the time he had set to get up. He was in a deep sleep. His alarm seemed to fail to wake him up.

Hameeda entered his room and put off the alarm.

"Beta, get up.." said Hameeda lovingly as she cleared the mess at his study table.

Jalal could hear the soft voice of his mother and slowly, he opened his eyes.

"Good Morning Ammi.." said Jalal cozily as he wrapped up the blanket over his body. The December morning had been chilly ofcourse.

"Good Morning beta.. chalo get up now.. You are getting late for your work naa..", said Hameeda as she sat beside a sleeping Jalal and caressed his hair.

"Bas 5 minutes aur..please.." Jalal was in no mood to get up as he wanted to sleep and be away from the worldly thoughts.

"Chalo chalo utho.. No 5 min 10 min.. its already 8:00 am", said Hameeda warmly.

Jalal got up with a startle. He rubbed his eyes and saw the time. God! It was indeed 8:00 am..

"Lekin maine to 6:00 am ka alarm lagaya thaa.." asked a confused Jalal.

"Haan.. but I changed it to 8:00 am because I wanted you to sleep comfortably and for longer time...you have been cutting out on your sleep lately", said Hameeda in a scolding tone..

Jalal patted his forehead in despair. God! He was late for his work.

"Because of this sleep, I'll be late..", he protested.

"So what beta, you are working in your Dad's office only naa.. and thode dino mein to you'll be the Boss.. don't take tension", said Hameeda.

"Working in Dad's office.. So what?! You already know naa Ammi that I never ever compromise with my duty and routine.. I never take advantage of being the son of our company's head.."..said Jalal in an annoyed tone as he got up to get ready for his work.

He quickly went to freshen up and within fifteen minutes, he was ready to go to his work. As soon as he made his way out of his room, Hameeda called back.

"Acha suno beta.. aaj shaam ko vo log aa rahe hain.. Get back home early with your Dad.."

"What?!" he exclaimed in a surprised-cum-shocked tone.

"Yes.. They are coming.. We want that you and her should talk to each other.. and meet frequently from now on..We'll soon fix your marriage"..

"Ya Allah" he was almost losing his calm.

Without uttering any single word, he left from there saying that he'll have his breakfast in the office.

*Office - 2:00 pm*

After having his lunch, he sat back on his table to proceed with the presentation work. But his mind was preoccupied with his Ammi's words.

"What the hell!!" he screamed in a low voice. Suddenly he got an idea. He took out his mobile and called her.

"I want you to come with me to my home this evening" he said to her.

"But why Jalal.. why all of a sudden?" came her reply.

"You have to come with me.. bass!" his voice being stern.

"Okay..okay..fine... but tell me whats wrong", she asked in a curious way.

"I'll come at your house at 5:00pm sharp.. You be ready.. I'll tell you everything on our way back to my home.."

"Okay"

He cut the call and a smile crept upon his face.

Chapter 2

*Mohammad Mansion - 7:00 pm*

"Where is he? He was supposed to come along with you naa?", asked a tensed Hameeda.

"Yaa.. He'll be here in sometime.. He said he had an important work.. but he promised me that he'll be here on time", said Mr.Humayun calmly.

The preparations had been done perfectly. All sorts of cuisines had been served on the dining table. Her family would be arriving anytime soon. Today they'll confirm the rishtaa once more just for the sake of it and both, Jalal and her, will meet each other.

After 15 minutes, when there was no sign of Jalal, Mr.Humayun called him up.

"Where are you Beta? Kabse We are waiting for you."

"Dad.. I got stuck in traffic.. Don't worry.. I'll be home at right time.", said Jalal.

"Okay.. come soon."

*Mohammad Mansion - 7:30 pm*

She and her family arrived. Mr. and Mrs. Mohammad welcomed them warmly. Both the families were happy to meet each other after a long time.

"Arrey Bhaisahab..Bhabhiji..Baithiye na.. Beta tum bhi baitho.." said Hameeda smilingly as she welcomed them.

They took their seats. Where on one hand, her parents looked elated upon this relation, she seemed very lost and strayed.

"How have you been Bharmal? We missed you and Bhabhiji so much. Work is so much important to you than us hun?!", asked Mr.Humayun placidly.

"Arrey Humayun.. Nothing like that.. We have been busy in our daily chores only. We were engrossed in Jodha's education. She wanted to study abroad and make her career. So we were just occupied in it you know.. You know how much attention and care these things require.. Agar main mehnat nahi karunga to we'll have a hard time, you already know.", said Mr. Bharmal with authenticity.

After all, Mr.Bharmal had faced a hard time in business. His company used to rule the Stock market and that was the time, when he had helped Mr.Humayun get out of the bankruptcy he was in. But as the luck would have had it, last two years have been hard for the former.

So many times, Humayun had tried to offer him help but he courteously refused it every time.

"Tum mujhse is baare mein baat naa hi karo to achcha hai.", said Mr.Humayun in a rough and upset voice.

"Arrey ye sab baatein chodiye aap dono.. Ye bataaiye beta kahaan hai aapka?! We are so happy for this rishtaa.. Vishwaas nahi hota.. ke ab humari dosti rishtedaari mein badal jaayegi.", said Mainawati delightedly.

"Bas vo aata hi hoga..",said Hameeda in a bit tensed tone. Then she turned to Jodha and asked , "How are you Beta? You are looking a bit quiet."

"I am fine Aunty. How are you and Uncle?", she finally spoke up in her ever so soft voice.

"Mashallah! You sound like an angel my dear beta.. We are also fine.. So how is life? And and and, how do you feel for this relation?", asked Hameeda teasingly so as to make her would be daughter-in-law comfortable.

Jodha lowered her eyes as her cheeks turned a little red.

"Life is nice Aunty. Just completed my Fashion-designing course some days back and have received an offer from a big reputed corporation as well. So, excited for it.", she said with a soft adorable voice.

"WOW! That's great. Make us proud beta.", said Mr.Humayun.

"And what about my second question?!", asked Hameeda in a teasing tone.

Jodha couldn't answer it. Her eyes were still lowered.

All the four elders laughed a little.

"Sharma gayi meri bahu" , said Hameeda.

Suddenly they heard a car honk coming from outside.

Hameeda heaved a sigh of relief. So finally he was here.

"He's come.", said Hameeda.

Jalal entered the house with a girl next to him. He held her hand in his as he came inside.

Mr.Humayun and Hameeda were shocked to see Ruqaiya with him. Never in their dreams, could they imagine that Jalal would do this. Within a flick of second, they knew what Jalal was upto.

"I am so sorry Ammi and Dad.. We were just stuck in traffic.", he said in a jiffy, being enough aware of the presence of the other family.

Bharmal, Mainawati and Jodha turned to him and the lady with him. They were a little shocked but their faces didn't show up the shock.

Hameeda tried to balance the scene now.

"Arrey Ruqaiya beta tum.. kaise aana hua?", asked Hameeda in a sarcastic tone. Then she continued , "Jalal tum yahaan baitho.. Ruqaiya beta chalo mere saath..thodi help kardo."

Jalal was shocked. Ruqaiya looked at him with confusion. Jalal indicated her to go with his mom and everything will be fine.

[On their way back to his home, Jalal had told Ruqaiya about the rishtaa his parents had confirmed for him. But he had assured her enough that he's simply gonna refuse it. Ruqaiya had gone in a little shock upon this, but his assurance seemed to calm her a bit.

He had asked Ruqaiya to come with him so the other family could back off on its own.]

As Ruqaiya went with Hameeda, Jalal came and sat next to his Dad. It was that moment, when he first laid his eyes upon her.

No, he was not mesmerized, though she looked adorably beautiful. Her deep brown almond-shaped eyes, with a lot of innocence in them didn't have much effect on him. Though he was not enthralled with her charming and innocent beauty, he couldn't help his eyes for they were just stuck at her.

Something about her had hit him at the very first sight. No it was not love at first sight. And he was as sure to refuse this rishtaa as before, but somewhere in his heart, just somewhere, he felt a bit different.

There was a moment of silence for some time. A kind of awkwardness prevailed as Bharmal and Mainawati had seen that girl with Jalal.

Jodha finally lifted her eyes up to see her would be husband. It was that moment when both their eyes met each other.

Jodha didn't know how to react. She had totally left the decision of her marriage upon her parents for she knew that only they would be able to choose the right life-partner for her. As soon as she saw him, there was a thump in some corner of her heart, just somewhere and just for a second. He definitely looked handsome and striking.

Their eyes were engrossed in each other for more than they had anticipated; only God knows why.

Finally, Mainawati decided to break the lull that had fallen over for much time than required.

"Hi Beta.. How are you?"

"Hello Aunty..Hello Uncle. I am fine.", said Jalal with a little but genuine smile.

"Jalal.. She's Jodha.. and Jodha beta.. he's Jalal.." , spoke Mr.Humayun finally, who was really upset with Jalal for his disgraceful trick that he had played.

Before any more conversation could be held, Mrs. Hameeda called out from the dining table.

"Suniye.. Dinner lag gaya hai.. I think we all should dine first and then have the talks later."

All but Jodha and Jalal, got up to move towards dining table.

"Jodha...Jalal.. chalo beta.. aao..kyaa soch rahe ho.", called Hameeda.

Finally, they got up and moved towards the dining table, together.

*******

Ruqaiya helped Hameeda in serving the food. Hameeda had silenced her nicely.

There was no shortage of servants in the house, but it was all the love and this auspicious moment, that made Hameeda serve the food herself. Jodha got up from her seat and asked politely in a low tone , "Aunty..May I help in serving the food?"

"Arrey No beta.. You sit and have dinner.. Shaadi ke baad to mujhe tumse hi sevaa karwaani hai.", she chuckled.

Jodha sat back on her seat with a little smile on her face.

Soon, they started having dinner though the presence of Ruqaiya somewhere bothered the Singh Family except Jodha for she was lost in her own thoughts.

** After Dinner **

Soon they finished their dinner.

All the while during dinner, all the four elders had hearty talks about themselves, whereas Jodha, Jalal and Ruqaiya had silence eye-talks among themselves.

"Very very tasty food it was Bhaabhiji... Kaash Maina could cook like you.", Bharmal praised Hameeda and teased Mainawati.

All had a great round of laughter after all these talks.

Now Hameeda became a little serious.

"Arrey Kuch bhi.. thank you Bhai Sahab.. Waise.. Mujhe lagta hai humein in donon ko thodi der akele chod dena chahiye.. Rishtaa to pakka samajhiye..lekin its better that these two talk to each other in some privacy."

"Neki aur pooch pooch.." came Mainawati's reply.

"Acha waise..Main aap sab ko inse milwaana bhool gayi.. She's Ruqaiya. Jalal's friend." And then she turned to Ruqaiya , " Betaa..I think ab raat ho chuki hai.. You should better be going to your home naa.. your parents might be worried for you." Said Hameeda trying to be genuine.

Ruqaiya and Jalal both were shocked.

"Haan..I think you are right Ammi..Its getting late.. I should better drop her at her home.", came Jalal's sweet bitter reply.

"Arrey...tum kahaan jaa rahe ho... You and Jodha should talk in private now..Our driver will drop Ruqaiya..Dont worry.", said Hameeda showing stern eyes to Jalal.

"Arrey.. Ammi! Ruqaiya is such a close' friend of mine and its my prime duty to take care of her na.. So I'll better drop her... baatein to phir bhi hoti rahengi.." he said with evident irritation in his voice.

"No Jalal.. its fine.. I'll go on my own. Driver will drop me.", came her plain reply.

"But.." as soon as Jalal was about to speak more, Humayun cut him in between.

"Jalal.. Enough my child.. Don't worry about Ruqaiya beta.. I think now you and Jodha should have a word in private."

Jalal clenched his fist in anger.

With this, Humayun got up, followed by Bharmal, Mainawati and Hameeda.

They left the dining table and Hameeda accompanied Ruqaiya till the gate.

Jodha and Jalal were alone at the dining table.

wonderful start nancy

Excellent gripping and perfect so far

Wow... Wat a nice start nancy 👏 👏 loved it... And the spoiled brat must be rukks... Na nd the girl whom hamida and humayun wants jalal to marry is jodha right... 😉 😉

excellent start 👏

was waiting foh d DL update n still waiting 😭😭

btw vl read n review ur pm i gawt it juz nw