Destiny

Chapter 24

Six Years Ago:-

It has been days since Salaar had first met Izah and since then he could not get her out of his head. She used to hang out alot with Sana these days as she was about to go to America next month for her law degree. Even though he did not know much about her and hasn't ever talked to her still he began to like her. Most of his time these days was spent with Sana as Saad was still in London, so his sister was the only source of entertainment he had, and Sana being Sana never really stopped talking so indirectly he came to know a bit about Izah through her.
Within the one month he had spend in Pakistan, he got really serious about his feelings for Izah. Not that he was madly in love with her but he really liked her and wanted to take a step forward, but he knew this wasn't the right time for this as she was now studying her entire focus as of now is on her studies and career. So later when the time comes he would want this, But he wanted to do it the right way so he thought of talking to his parents about it so that when the time is right after she has completed her degree they can then further talk to Izah's parents and ask for her hand in marriage for him.
With the arrival of Salaar the Sikandar family had planned a mini trip to the northern areas though Saad was missing as he hadnt come to Pakistan this year he was still in London. Sana had insisted that Izah would go with them too as later in this month she would be leaving for America so she wanted to spend as much time with her as possible.
During the entire trip Salaar was busy admiring Izah from a distance and also enjoying time with his family.
The day after they had returned from Hunza, Salaar and his father were sitting near the poolside having their usual chit chat when Mr.Sikandar changed the topic.

"So Salaar tell me how is life back in london? And what are your plans about coming back now that your degree is complete?"

"Baba im planning to shift back to Pakistan by the end of this year and start looking for job options."

"So you sure you don't want to live In London a bit more?"

"No baba. I mean that was never the point, I had just gone for studying and not for settling in. Can't really stay out of Pakistan permanently."

"Thats great actually but I was just trying to give you a way out because your mother has other plans for you so don't say I didn't warn you."

"What plans?"

"About you marriage dear son, be ready. Salma is at it already!"

"My marriage? But uhh I was thinking.."

"What? What were you thinking?"

"No I mean baba...I don't know how to say this?"

"Are you gay Salaar?"

"What? What..."
To say he was shocked would be an understatement his father was literally out of this world.

"No you are suddenly being so nervous so I thought maybe this is the revelation you are about to make."

"You really are unbelievable dad! Well so no Im not gay thats not what I was saying."

"So? Come to the point I know something is going on in your head."

"So nothing it's just that I think I like someone."

"You think? What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

"Oh come on baba! Alright, so i dont think but I am sure that I really like someone."

"And is that someone Izah Rehman?"
His father asked directly.

"Wha.. how... how do you know....?"

"So I was right afterall. I knew it, I mean I saw the way you kept looking at her the entire trip. So thought of confirming."