Haya came over today. I feel so happy for her. Allah has blessed her with a good family- her future has always been a big worry for Badi Ammi. We always knew it would be difficult to find a person who would understand her...and Haya knows it in her heart that Faiz would look after her well... I have always trusted her judgement, so I know this is the best for her.
Aaahil...He was very nice to them. He accepted the invitation very courteously. Later I noticed that he entertained the guys so well...the three of them laughing together- it felt really good that he did not even have to make that effort to get along well with my relatives. I know him...and I know his friends...he does not stick around much with serious people...so it was a really pleasant surprise.
It warmed my heart so much...this picture of togetherness...
I don't know what came over me!
Later I went to thank him for the goodwill gesture.
He was doing business on the phone...with that totally relaxed and cool air of confidence. This guy is the coolest business man ever! He gets his deals done with so much ease, it looks like childplay. He must be really very good!
He was so engrossed in his work. I meekly called out his name- I did not want any small misstep from my side to ruin his perfect mood. He hummed in reply. ..with so much...familiarity..
Familiarity? As opposed to the declared rule of Hostility! This was no acting, I caught him offguard...the gentleness in his voice was like honey pouring into my ears...
I thanked him for making my relatives happy- and this time I had to do it only once, mind you! (Leaps and Bounds for us...considering our history!)..Though he was quick to clarify it was to keep up the farce! Whatever! I was just thankful for that small bit of normalcy between us that I never thought was possible! He proceeded to wash, and I stopped at the packets laid on our bed...
Had he bought all that for me?
Again, it was about looking the part of the good wife for some guest of his! But he had been so thoughtful as to gift me some more wonderful dresses for Haya's wedding!
What can I say? I felt so happy...so very happy...I had to hide my joy, lest he made fun of it and threw some hash words at me. I stood with bated breath, he gave me a curious look...and was gone. This time, my joy was double. It was such a welcome contrast to the jabs I am used to receiving...
I felt radiant in the beautiful sharara he hadchosen for me...he had been the perfect husband. It suddenly did not matter if he was doing all this for some personal gain...the fact is, I felt beautiful...and HE MADE ME FEEL THAT!
I wanted to thank him again...the look of approval..appreciation...did I dare break that beautiful moment!
The Sheikh gifted me some valuable jewellery...I am not used to receiving gifts from strangers..I was not sure... But he was sure...I took it...for him...Just like I cooked today- FOR HIM!
Call me a fool! I cannot help humming to myself...
hawaa ke jhonke aaj mausamon se rooth gaye
gulon ki shokhiyaan jo bhanwre aa ke loot gaye
badal rahi hai aaj Zindagi ki chaal Zaraa
isee bahaane main bhi kyoon naa dil ka haal Zaraa
sanwaar loon haye sanwaar loon
Gusts of wind got upset with the weather today..
As the bumblebees looted the brilliance of flowers
today the way of life has changed little bit
Taking that as an excuse, why I too not make my heart feel better,
Why shouldn't I too pamper my heart...
Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad
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