Whispered Promises of Love

Chapter 18: Rangeen

"Okay all ready." I pinned the bow on her side and kissed her nose.

"Thanks ma." She kissed me back.

"Right, now ma has an interview. So, I want you to be in the living room with your mamu."

"Mm' Kay, darling." She said giggling and sprinted off.

I don't know from where she is picking all that up.

Since I was bored out of mind with all the sitting around and doing nothing, I applied for jobs. I got an interview at an engineering college for the post of Computer Operations lecturer.

I grabbed my laptop and set it up, it was an online interview, if I pass this round I will be called for a demo days later on.

I was in the middle of my interview when I heard faint noises from the living room. This house has become a madhouse since Elyan has come. He is upto something all the time.

"Last question, what are your salary expectations?" I hated this question. 

"Uh, as long as it's aligned with my experience and meets the industry standards, I am fine with it." I replied politely with a smile. He smiled back and said,

"I guess that's it Ms. Yusuf. It was an absolute pleasure talking. We will get back to you."

"Likewise. Have a good day."

I put my laptop away and went out to see that the living room was empty.

"Kahan gaye ?" I mused.
(Where are they ?)

"They are outside in the lawn." Maa said with papa behind her.

"Kaisa raha interview ?" He asked taking a seat on the sofa with his chai.
(How was the interview ?)

"Yeah it was nice. Maybe i'll get it." I said sitting beside him.

"Itni jaldi kya thi ? You could have waited for a month or two before starting work again." Ma frowned.
(What was the hurry ?)

"Arey, it's good she took this decision herself. It will keep her mind off things." Papa said eyeing her.

"Anyway, tomorrow we have a wedding to attend. We all are going. Ayesha would've stayed, but it's her friend's brother so she will be coming."

"Tum bhi aajati toh accha hota, we will stay for a day there." Maa said concerned.
(It would have been nice if you joined as well)

"No maa. You guys go and have fun. I will ask Niha or Ehana to stay with me." I said.

Being at a wedding is suicide. People will chew my head off with all the divorce questions and when are you getting married again. And I am not ready for it. I don't think I ever will be.

"Faris and Ehana are leaving for Shimla tomorrow morning. He is very concerned about Ehana, since she is dwelling too much about pregnancy. He thought it will be a good get away for them, and will take her mind off things." Maa filled me in.

She got married 2 years before me, so of course people were going to comment about it. Desi people would never mind their own business and let us live.

"Ohh. I will ask Niha then. Waise bhi idhar hi padi rehthi hai woh." I said with a shrug.
(Anyway she is here all the time)

"Okayy, so I am going to take a nap. Care to join ?" Papa asked ma and she blushed profusely.

They were so cute that I could die but instead I made a gagging noise and made my way towards the kitchen.