Chapter 7

When Mahmood found out that Akbar was also coming, he panicked. He had talked to Uncle about Hoorain and himself but Rafiq Sahib had postponed the talk for some other time because he did not want to make any decision without the consent of his daughter.

On the other hand, Akbar was upset because he had promised Rafiq Shah and Hoorain against his will. He got ready very reluctantly but the real preparation was to make up his mind. He had prepared himself for everything. He arrived at their home just in time. Everything went well.

Coffee was served, everyone was happily chattering. Akbar, as usual, was sitting quietly beside Rafiq Shah, sipping coffee and listening to everyone, only Hoorain was missing as she was in the kitchen. Suddenly, Mahmood returned to his original goal.

"Then Uncle what did you think?"

"About what son?" Rafiq Shah asked with a smile. Akbar also started listening to him.

"The same thing I asked you a few days ago, about me and Hoorain?"