Unheard reasons

Chapter 5

(The next morning)

After I came out of the shower I saw Kashaf's locket at my side table. Well what a great start of the day! I wanted to return the locket back to her but my heart didn't agree. It reminds me of her. Anyways let's see if I can courage up to return it.

I heard mom calling me for breakfast making me forget about the locket.

"Assalamualaikum" I said entering the dining room while everyone where already having their breakfast silently.

"Walaikumsalam" answered mom plainly.

"What's wrong with you all?" I asked confused as Hassan was unusual too.

"Its our first breakfast without Humna di" replied Haris.

"Oh so that's the case. We should be happy for her new life." I said holding back my tears.

Haris got up from his chair and hugged me tightly crying like a baby. Hassan couldn't control either. I saw my brother's in this state for the first time. Mom and dad tried calming them down. I was pretty upset about Humna leaving yet had to act strong being the eldest.

"Okay don't worry, let's go to Humna's place at lunch for now I have a really important lecture to attend." I said lightening the atmosphere.

"Seriously!!" exclaimed Haris and Hassan together.

"Humza its not a nice thing to distub the groom's family after marriage with so many visits" said mom.

"Ma its nothing as groom's side and bride's side, I'll inform Kamil first. He's my friend before Humna's husband. We don't need to be so formal" I replied seeing Haris and Hassan upset.

"Okay beta as you say" mom said.

"Allah hafiz meet you all in the noon" I said and left the house with Haris to drop him at the university.

At the entrance of the university I saw Kashaf getting out of a car.

"Why is Kashaf here?" I asked Haris.

"Bhai she studies here and is in the same class as me" Haris replied.

"What!!!" I said shocked.

"Yes what makes you so shocked though?" Haris asked.

"Oh nothing. C'mon get going you'll be late for the class." I replied changing the topic.

So basically Kashaf is doing law. I realized connecting the dots.
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(In the afternoon at Kashaf's place)
(Kashaf's pov)

I went home from university tired only to see Weirdo Humza, Haris and Hassan sitting in the hall with Kamil bhai and Humna bhabhi.

"Assalamualaikum" I said in a tired tone.

"Walaikumsalam Kashaf what's up. You sound dull. Do you feel unwell? Do you need anything? Should we go to the hospital?" Kamil bhai stacked me with his questions.

"Bhaiiii!! Wait let me answer. Nothing I'm just tired attending the uni after so long. I'll be fine after taking rest" I replied.

"Okay atleast have lunch with us." Kamil bhai said.

"Fine. You all begin I'll freshen up first" I said and left.

(Humza's pov)

Kashaf came down after a quick shower wearing a black kurti with white pants and her let down her hair length fall free.

I couldn't stop myself from staring at the amazing view infront of my eyes.

"Kashaf di would think of you as a pervert if you don't stop staring at her everywhere Bhai" Hassan whispered in my ears which was still audible to Humna and Haris who couldn't help but laugh.

Kashaf and Kamil looked at us confused.

"Why are you two laughing?" asked Kamil.

"Nothing Hassan can't stop with his lame jokes" replied Humna saving us.

"By the way Kamil bhai where are you taking Humna di for the trip?" asked Hassan diverting the topic.

"Oh yes bhaii where are you taking my Bhabhi!!" joined Kashaf in the teasing.

"Not yet decided, wherever Humna wants to go the flights are booked" Kamil replied eyeing Humna.

A red tint appeared on Humna's cheeks which wasn't unnoticed. Everyone impatiently waited for Humna to answer.

"To begin the new chapter of my life with you, I would like to visit the House of Allah before anything to bless our bond" replied Humna wisely.

Amin uncle and Husna aunty were extremely happy after listening to Humna's reply. I couldn't help but feel proud to have her as my sister.

"Mashallah bhabhi you are so thoughtful" said Kashaf hugging Humna from behind.

"So Hassan as you heard my wife say she wants to go for Umrah. We'll leave at the weekend as soon as all the arrangements are done Inshallah." said Kamil making everyone laugh.

After lunch we all were sitting together. Kashaf was lost in her own world and maybe was stressed about something.

"Kashaf di why are you so quiet today" asked Hassan.

"Its nothing. I'm a bit tired." said Kashaf.

"Are you sure?" asked Hassan confirming.
She nodded her head with a slight smile.

I felt something was wrong, her eyes didn't shine lyk usual. I thought of talking to her but Kamil approached her the next moment.

"Kashaf tell me if something is wrong. You know right I'm always there for you" said Kamil.

Kashaf sighed and tears started flowing out of her eyes. I was surprised seeing her cry. My heart ached more and more as her tears fell down like pearls.

"K..Kamil bhai at your reception I..I lost the locket you gave me. I've been searching it since last night. I even asked the event manager if he found it. I'm sorry. I failed being responsible yet again." Kashaf said crying.

Guilt and realizations rushed through my body. How could I forget about returning the locket. I came here to return it how stupid of me. It hurt me more knowing I was unintentionally the reason behind her tears.

"Kashaf, barfi you didn't have to worry so much beti. I can gift hundreds of such lockets to you. Why did you not tell me. Look at you all weakened." Kamil said calming her down.

"Yes Kashaf its alright it wasn't your fault. You might have kept it somewhere. We'll help you find it" Humna said hugging her.

"But it was a gift from bhai. It was special to me than any other thing in this world" Kashaf said turning all pink due to crying.

I couldn't help but admire her innocence and love towards her brother. She acted so strong everywhere and look at her being the small baby hearted sister of Kamil who she actually is.

"Oh no Kashaf di look at you letting your precious tears fall. Keep them for your wedding instead. And for now Kamil bhai would get you another locket much much prettier than the last one" Hassan said lightening the mood and making everyone laugh.

"Yes Kashaf, don't waste your tears. Let's go out to have ice-cream. I know you won't let down the offer." said Haris.

I felt happy seeing Haris and Hassan participate in making her feel better.

We all went out for an ice-cream. The whole time I was finding ways to return Kashaf her locket back. I was scared, confused and what not. Kashaf almost forgot about it and mingled with the others happily.
I wasn't at peace yet. She already hates me what if she thinks more bad of me.

Get me out of this trouble Ya Allah!
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What will Humza do now!?

Will Kashaf hate him more?

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