Laal Ishq - Chapter 20: Chapter 20

" Joda bhi final nahi kiya is ladki ne abhi tak. Ya Allah ! Ammi aap hi kuchh kariye, mera toh bp badha rahi hai ye "
Sameena groaned a little and complained to her mother in law, who in return gave her a smile.
" Itna pareshaan kyu ho rahi ho ! Sab ho jayega. "
Sehreem replied but her daughter in law whined again,
" Kaise hoga, teen din me hai rukhsati. Mai ja rahi hun, Raqeesa bhabhi ji kuchh samjhayengi is ladki ko ab. "
Just aas she was about to leave, Sehreem stopped her.
" Raqeesa ki toh sab baat manti hai tumhari beti, par usse bhi zyada kisi aur ki dungi hai. "
As if a light bulb went on in her mind, Sameena said,
" Azaan ! Ab wahi kuchh kar sakta hai iska. "
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" I need you to give me an example of franchising and co marketing. "
Dua haad actually enrolled in the college and Azaan had taken it upon himself to ensure that she doesn't get too carried away and completely ignore her studies.
" Uhm Marvel toys in McDonald's outlets ! That is co marketing, right !? "
He nodded and gave her another novel she had asked for,
Suddenly Raqeesa barged in the room and Azaan was quick to notice that she did not knock, like she usually did. He somewhat had an idea why and it made him roll his eyes.
" Sameena ne pura Ghar sar par utha liya hai ! "
Azaan turned to her at once and asked her,
" Why is chachi so damned hyper ? Kya kiya tumne ? "
Dua scowled and answered him,
" Why would you think ki maine kuchh kiya hai ! It could be anyone Azaan. "
Azaan then turned his mother and asked him what the matter was.
" Apni biwi ko kaho ki joda final kare isse pehle ki iski ma fat hi jaye. "
He turned back to look at Dua, who now looked at her lap.
" Mai karwata hun iska joda final, aap jaye. Aur Chachi ko sharbat pilaye. "
Azaan told his mom and then pulled Dua's ear as she winced.
" Ow ow ow ow chhode bhi ab ! Dard ho raha hai "
He glared at her and snided,
" Pyaar dikhane ke liye nahi kiya maine ! "
He was scolding her but she could not help the crimson that was now covering her cheeks.
Azaan saw her blush and lightly hit her on her head saying,
" Ladki, jo bhi ulta soch rahi ho na, apna dimag waha se hatao. "
Seeing Azaan acknowledge her shy stature, Dua hid her face in his chest making him softly smile.
And for a moment, all was forgotten, Azaan couldn't stop himself from wrapping his arms around her being and pulling her closer.
" Saare jode bohot pyaare hai, par hame apni rukhsati ke liye kuchh alag chahiye. Bas isiliye abhi tak hamne kuchh final nahi kiya. Par aap fikar nahi kare, ham aaj hi koi joda select kar lenge. "
Azaan could almost picture the pout she must have been hiding while saying this.
Azaan let his hand roam in her hair and said,
" Koi baat nahi, mai chalunga tumhare saath. Aise hi kuchh bhi pehen ke compromise karne ki koi zarurat nahi hai. "
Her cheeks warmed up at his tone, there was so much Love and adoration, it made her feel shy.
" Sach ! "
She asked shyly, in a small voice and he nodded at her replying with a small,
" Hmm "
They stood in that position and then all of a sudden, the door of the room banged open revealing a very tired Sameena, whose eyes went wide like a saucer seeing her daughter, almost in Azaan's lap.
" Ya Allah ! "
She exclaimed and immediately turned around, Azaan, who was a little taken aback himself, got Dua out of his hold, and she immediately hopped down the bed.
" Ammi ! Woh mai bas.. matlab mai kuchh nahi.... I mean ham kuchh nahi kar rahe the. "
She tried to explain but Azaan pulled her and made her sit on the bed, he physically couldn't bear the way she over explained the scenario.
" Chup baitho tum ! Aur Azaan - "
He cut her off and said,
" Chachi, aap mud sakti hai. "
She turned around and glared at him,
" Pehle rukhsati nahi karni thi, aur ab dono aise chipke hue ho. Sharam aati hai ! "
She scolded as the two bent their heads and looked down. But the blush in her daughter's face did make her really happy.
" Ammi ! Ab shaadi ho gayi hai meri, aise toh nahi daaten. "
Azaan turned his sideways to see his wife shyly biting her lip.
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" Aamirah, jao Seher aur Irham ko bolo ready hone. Mai Ayaan ko bula leta hun. Faraaz and Zaraan won't be able to join us today. "
Azaan instructed Aamirah while fixing his hair. Aamirah nodded and then asked Azaan,
" Bhaijaan, aapse ek baar puche ? "
He noticed the way she was hesitating and turned away from the mirror.
" You don't need to hesitate Mirah ! Idhar aao ! What do you want to ask ? "
Aamirah sat on his bed and he sat besides her,
" Kya hua ? Batao. "
He gave her a slight nudge and she bit her lower lip and asked,
" Aapke dost....... woh ....... "
He gave her a short pat on her head and said,
" Ghabra kyu rahi ho ? Batao mujhe "
She looked at him before looking down at the floor and asked,
" Kya Aryan bhaijaan ki koi girlfriend hai ? "
He was thoroughly amused, he wouldn't say that he never saw it coming but this was somewhat out of the blue.
" Matlab ! "
She played with the hem of her dress and said,
" Woh ek baar ham bahar restaurant me mile the....toh tab se baat ho rahi thi hamari. "
He encouraged her to go on and she continued while fidgeting her fingers.
" Unke Instagram account pe kisi ladki ne comment kiya hai. "
He couldn't help but laugh at that, his little sisters were all grown up.
" Bhaijaan hase nahi ! "
She complained palming her face in shame.
" Toh kya karu !? "
He teased her and she whined.
" Chidhaye nahi, warna Dua ko aapke saare raaz bata denge ham. "
He gave her an amused smile and challenged her,
" Konse raaz ? Mere koi raaz nahi hai "
She gave him an evil grin and said,
" I will tell her that you have had feelings for her for a very long time, way before marriage. "
His eyes widen and she gave him a smug smile, feeling proud of her own win.