Laal Ishq - Chapter 36: Chapter 36

" Let's go check out a few more stalls, I need some jewellery. "
Rasha was entirely worked up and Fabia and Mahnoor seemed to let her have her fun.
Her engagement was done long back and starting tomorrow, the rituals would keep them all on their toes as it was her Manjha or haldi tomorrow.
" Aur kitna ghoomogi ! Thaki nahi tum ? "
Aadil asked her and she shook her head, indicating that she was firm on exploring the bazaar.
" Bhai, mai abhi aai, khala ka phone aa raha hai. "
Mahnoor excused herself and moved to the quieter area to get better signal.
" Ji khala, bolein ! "
" Mahi ! Bachcha Shahzain ko call karke keh do Shafaaq ki ammi aur abbu aaj dinner pe ayenge toh kuchh gifts mangwa le, uska phone hi nahi lag raha hai. Aur tum log bhi ab jaldi ghar aa jao. "
She rushed to Fabia to tell her that they should hurry.
Shafaq was a sweetheart and even though this was an arranged marriage, she pretty much always found him flirty around Rasha. It was so adorable that she almost felt envious.
" Bhabhi, nikalna padega, Shafaaq bhaijaan aur unke waalid ghar pe dinner pe aa rahe hai. "
Fabia was quick to get Rasha and Adil and Mahnoor called Shahzain which he surprisingly picked on the first ring.
" Hello "
" Shahzain, woh Shafaq aur unke parents dinner ke liye aa rahe hai toh kuchh gifts wagera mangwa le aur jaldi ghar pohonche, khala ke call aya tha. "
He sighed and she almost immediately picked that he was pissed,
" Thanks wo thoda busy tha isliye phone nahi dekha maine, and don't worry I'll be home soon. Tum log Ghar jao. "
" Hmm, take care. "
She said before cutting the call and then bit her tongue, why did she say that, it sounded weird.
She went towards their parked car and found others waiting for her,
" Sorry woh Shahzain ko call karna tha. "
They were on their way when she received a message and opened her phone only to tell out of excitement.
" Oh god Mahnoor, kyu chilai tum. Dara hi diya tumne mujhe. "
" Bhabhi, my friends confirmed ki woh log aa rahe hai. "
Zeenat had personally called them up and invited them because they had been like to family to her Mahi in the years they were away.
" That's great, hamne unke stay ke liye rooms clean karwa diya hai but there are hotel reservations too in case they're more comfortable with it. "
She gave a grateful smile to her.
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" Ye achcha lag raha hai na ! Bangles change kar lun kya ? "
Rasha was fretting over her bangles Mahi wanted nothing more than to smack her.
" Those are fine Rasha, you look amazing. "
She added a bit of blush and Rasha really was looking like an angel.
" Jao niche jaake khala ko help karo, I'll change into something nice too. "
She asked Rasha to move and went to her own bedroom.
Throughout the way, she had been texting her friends about their plans for the trip since they had planned on going to explore a few places to however they were a little tight on time because right after a week of walima, the graduation ceremony would be held. She was going to fly with Zeenat and others so she won't be joining her friends.
Mahnoor put on her dupatta and moved out of the room.
" Khana table or lagao, bas pohonch rahe hai wo log. "
She heard Zeenat yell at one of the servers as they rushed to and fro.
" Khala aap baitho na aaram se. Mai dekhti hun, bhabhi, aap khala ko aaram karne bolo. "
Mahnoor told Fabia and got to the kitchen. Soon enough they heard a ring and Zeenat opened the door, welcoming the Reza's ( shafaq's family )
" Aiye, kab se wait kar rahe hai hum log aap ka. "
She lovingly told Aasma and got a laugh in return. Shafaq waved at his to be wife as soon as he saw her, she waved back and came to greet her mother and father in law.
" Ab aap kaise hai abbu ? Aapne wada kiya tha hamari baraat me aap bhi nachenge, wada poora karenge na ! "
Everyone cooed at her childlike innocent and Nawaz nodded, patting her head.
" Bilkul, hamari beti se kiya wada ham kaise tod sakte hai ! "
Mahnoor came with the servants behind her, carrying trays of snacks and beverages.
" Mahnoor beta ab wapas toh nahi jaana hai na ? "
" Nahi uncle, bas ceremony attend karni hai, uske baad toh fir mai yahi settle karungi. "
She replied to them with a smile, the Reza's was truly a humble and hearty family who treated everyone with love and respect.
" Aadil bhaijaan aap pareshaan lag rahe hai, sab khairiyat ? "
Shafaq asked seeing his elder brother in law frowning,
" Aree kya bataye, fari ki thodi tabiyat kharab ho gayi hai, shaadi ii shopping ke chakkar me aaye din ham bahar jaate hai toh zid karke woh bhi chal padti hai. "
They shared a laugh when Shahzain came in, seeing Rezas he greeted them.
" Formality ki koi zarurat nahi hai bachche, freshen up and then come, ham konsa kahi bhaag rahe hai. "
Aasma told him when she saw his discomfort in his waist coat.
" Kya karu aunty, kaam hi itna rehta hai. "
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" Aap baith jaiye, mai sab serve karti hun. "
Mahnoor asked the three ladies to relax, Zeenat smiled at her gesture.
" Rasha, beta tumne kya socha hai, tumhe abhi job continue karni hai ye baad mei. Dekho hamari taraf se koi interference nahi hogi toh tum soch samajh ke faisla karo theek hai. "
Aasma asked while eating the yakhni pulao that was specially prepared for her.
" Ammi 6 mahine baad hi join karungi, because change in department hai toh ek baar ghar me achche se settle ho jaun fir hi office jaungi. "
Throughout the dinner, Mahnoor paid close attention to Shahzain as his mood seemed a bit off.
" Mai dessert lagwati hun. "
Rasha said, once they were all done with the dinner.
Mahnoor felt like this was the right time to talk to Shahzain,
" Shahzain, kya hua ! Itne gusse me kyu lag rahe ho ? "
She asked while Rasha was talking to shafaq.
" We lost another deal, third one in a month. I'm just really tired. "
His exhausted face made her pity him.