"Naina Cho Peeve Mare Na Oh Jive

Chadhe Jaye Jisnu Khumar Iss Da

Khud Se Bekhabar Ko Mast Nazar Ko

Ankhan Shavein Sheeshe Cho Vi Yaar Disda

Kamli Banake Ishq Nachaye Bin Sur Taal

Ishq Kamal💘, Jis Dil lagya Ishq Kamal 💘"

The next whole week was spend taking care of baby Mahi and doing arrangements for the party.

Affan was very nervous and anxious about Maham coming to Qureshi's house.

Ahmed Sahab made sure that Maham's visit was pleasantly so he made sure that Naseem beghum was out of the house.

He called Naseem beghum friends and arranged a not so surprising kitty party dinner to busy her.

Affan was grateful to his father because he didn't want Maham to meet his mother and feel sad.

Affan was so miserable in all these days, Maham and Salaar closeness was killing him and Salaar was doing his best to tease and irritate him.

He did hear Maham as baby Mahi video call them but each time Salaar was close to her and it was painful for Affan.

So he was adamant to tell Maham everything and stop his misery.

Today was the most awaited day for Affan as its party and Maham will come home today after so many years but his heart was palpating with the thought of her coming.

He was placing her favorite tiger-striped roses in the glass vase but he didn't know where to put the vase.

"You are so useless Affan. You don't know who to do one simple work... How will you sweep her off her feet?"

He was mumbling and busy self-talking when he heard giggling behind him.

He turned around and glare at his sister and daughter who was enjoying his misery very much.

"Bhai you know... You are looking like the grumpy Donald duck... With all the self-talking. It's quite entertaining actually. Popcorn is missing... Nahi Tu scene set hai...,"

"Ruk tera scene main set karta ho... Stop you brats,"

Affan moved to catch them but they ran away laughing and screaming.

He scoffed as he looked at the vase and groaned again.

He pulled his phone out and Google 'How to impress a girl'. He got many ideas but suddenly he felt he was overreacting.

"Just relax Affan... You are behaving like a teenage girl whose crush is coming to meet her. But it's my Jhalli... Everything has to be perfect...,"

He was again busy in self debating when the loud voice of Hina startled him.

"Bhai is Donald duck... Donald duck... Donald duck,"

He turned toward the door where Hina and baby Mahi was standing, giggling.

"I will tell you, Donald, duck you brats... Ruko tum...,"

He ran behind them as the girls shrieked loudly dashing away from him.

....

Maham was sitting in front of the mirror get ready to go to Qureshi's house.

The same house where she grew up, the same house that give her the most precious relations of her life, and the same house where she lost them, the house that saw her miseries and tears.

She was so anxious to face her past, she didn't want to go there but she was blackmailed by baby Mahi.

She cried over the phone on their video call session and over the persistent begging of four people which includes the Malik twins, Hina, and baby Mahi.

Maham can't say no and reluctantly said ok.

Baby Mahi got a box of Donuts from her Baba as a reward for the extra emotional blackmailing, but that was a secret between baby Mahi and her Baba.

She was just sitting there looking at her reflection thinking about everything, her past, her life, and her present when Salaar came barging in the room.

Maham rolled her eyes at his impersonal behavior and looked at him.

"You should learn how to Knock Dr. Salaar Malik. It's impolite and rude to barge in a girl room without knocking,"

Salaar just tsked and came behind her.

"Yeah, you are right...,"

Maham was confused at his words, he agreed his mistake this soon but his next words made her roll her eyes again.

"I mean it's rude to barge in a girl room without knocking but you are my bro... You are nothing girly... Also, stop rolling your eyes dove... Mujhe bhengi best friend nahi chahiye... You will look so ugly with crossed eyes,"

Maham slapped his arm glaring at him, making him groan in pain as he rubbed his arm scowling.

"Geez, woman... Stop being so violent... You are a doctor, not a boxer... I am still single, wanted to marry soon and need all my limbs and organs functioning for that one specific thing... You will make me handicap with your beating...,"

"Shut up duffer... Don't irritate me more... you guys blackmailed me to go and now you are irritating me...,"

He looked at her with a concern filled face as his big brother aura came back.

He turned her around and sat on his knees in front of her, holding her hands.

"I know you are doing this just because we begged you but dove... You need closure for moving on in your life. You can't just live like this... You also deserve happiness and I promise to give you that happiness... I am not just Maya brother, I am your brother also,"

Maham felt tears brimming in her eyes as he looked at him nodding.

"I am with you always... You will always have me and Maya with you... We love you and you are family... So stop overthinking and smile, because I know you can do this... We will do this together,"

She smiled at him that made him smile but soon a mischievous glint shine in his eyes.

"Good now clean your face... I am not going with you looking like a banshee,"

She frowned at his face but soon they both laughed together.

"I love you Salaar... You and Maya are the best blessings of my life... I love you, my brother,"

Salaar smiled proudly as he hugged her in his arms giving her all the warmth and reassurance she needed.

"We love you too dove... Now come on we have to go... Nahi Tu baby Mahi will come here to take us on gunpoint,"

They laughed and soon went out of the hotel to go to Qureshi's house. Where unexpected things were waiting for them.

....

Affan was handling all arrangements and as he was putting the last set of balloons, he heard his daughter screaming.

He smiled brightly as he knew who came.

He wiped his sweaty hands on his pants and start correcting his clothes trying to appear relax and normal but inside he was a mess.

He heard a loud voice and knew he should move toward the living room.

He took deep breaths and close his eyes to control all the negative scenarios.

He opened his eyes and goes to the living room but he stopped in his track when he saw her standing beside Salaar in a light blue color frock with churidar and dupatta looking so regal.

Her tresses shadowing her face but he was mesmerized by her presence.

Maham felt his presence in the room before she saw him, he was still the most handsome man for her but now with more muscles and mature looks.

She avoiding looking at him, feeling his intense hawk-like gaze at her as everyone greets them.

Maham was feeling uneasy but Salaar support and her family love were enough to make her comfortable.

"Come inside bacha... Dinner is almost ready but baby Mahi demanded that we cut the cake first,"

"Yes... Sal... Senior... Come with me I will show you the cake,"

Everyone laughed at baby Mahi's enthusiasm as she dragged Maham and Salaar with her.

They were sitting in the dining room after cutting the cake.

Baby Mahi was sitting between Salaar and Maham while Affan and Hina sat across them.

Maham was trying her best to ignore Affan but Affan Ahmed Qureshi was not going to back down today.

They finished the dinner with light chatting and laughing, Maham felt his eyes on her that was the reason she didn't eat much, she tried everything but he was stubborn.

She looked at him who was already looking at her making her blush hard so to avoid further embarrassment she turned toward baby Mahi who was chatting with Salaar.

"Mahi baby... Thank you for inviting us here today... And also you... my baby is looking so beautiful in this fairy dress,"

"Really... Baba selected it for me. He said you will love it when you see it... He also told me that you like to dress up as Disney princesses when you were my age...,"

Baby Mahi was again spilling her Baba secrets, the things he said in excitement.

Affan mentally face palmed while Maham was blushing in embarrassment, as everyone laughed.

"Well, that explains her love for Disney movies on each movie night... Now I will get you a princess gown for your birthday dove when you go back home,"

Salaar winked at her embarrassing her like the big brother he is but Affan was again jealous.

He narrowed his eyes at Salaar, clearly not happy with his words.

Maham and Salaar were having the weird siblings eye fight with each other.

Maham was glaring at him while he was having a mischievous glint in his eyes. But Affan was burning in jealousy.

"Senior... try this...,"

Baby Mahi's voice broke everyone trance as she forwarded the spoonful of chocolate pudding to Maham, but it fell on Maham dress.

"Oh... I am sorry... I didn't do it intentionally... Paka promise,"

"its ok baby... I will go and clean it,"

Maham patted baby Mahi cheeks as she smiled at the pouting baby girl.

Hina stood up and spoke getting everyone's attention.

"Very well then ... I am going to make coffee and get dessert ready... Api you should clean up... Go baby help her... Till then all males should wait in the TV lounge and talk over the news,"

Maham nodded her head and baby Mahi hold her hand enthusiasm dragging her toward her room blabbering continuously.

Affan looked at them going towards the rooms and went behind them as he saw his father was busy with the TV and Salaar was scrolling on his phone.

He took the risk because he wanted to talk with her, it was long due already.

He tried to be alert and moved to the hallway but before he can go towards the room a voice stopped him.

"Where do you think you are going?"

....

Maham came out of the bathroom after cleaning up as she looked at baby Mahi who was pouting.

She frowned and kneel in front of the baby girl cupping her soft cheeks.

"What happened, baby? Why are you sad?"

"I am sorry... I didn't do it intentionally... I ruin your dress,"

Maham smiled at her as she pinched her soft baby cheeks.

"I know you didn't do it intentionally so stop saying sorry and give me a beautiful smile,"

"You are so pretty and kind... Mahi loves you, senior,"

Maham felt so emotional as the baby girl said those words to her.

"I love you too baby...,"

"Now come with me, I wanted to show you my room...,"

Mahi was going to again drag Maham but before she can turn around, they heard Hina calling for the baby girl.

"Oho... Phupho always call me at the wrong time... Senior you wait here... Mahi abhi ayi hai then I will show you my room,"

Maham was going to say something to stop the small tornado but baby Mahi was already gone.

Maham shook her head as she looked around, everything was the same but still different.

She waited for a few minutes but when Mahi didn't come back, she thought to go back herself.

She was passing by the hallway when she saw his room door, she shook her head ready to walk away.

But then she saw that the door was slightly open and something got her attention.

She didn't want to intrude on his privacy but it's like her mind was on autopilot.

She just opens the door taking in everything but the painting right above his headboard got her complete attention, as she gasps looking at it.

.....

Affan turned around scowling at an angry-looking Salaar who was looking at him with equal fervor.

They keep glaring at each other but then Affan spoke up.

"What do you want Salaar?"

Salaar chuckled sarcastically as he looked at Affan with an extra sweet smile.

"I... Nah I don't want anything from you, Mr. Qureshi... I was just asking that where are you going so secretively?"

"Well, it's my house... I can go anywhere. The point is why are you being James bond?"

Affan was already anxious and Salaar investigation was not helping his nerves.

"Well, what can I say... When it comes to the people I love I can be anything I want...,"

Affan knew what he was implementing so he just rolled his eyes.

"Yeah right love... You don't love her, you just want her for yourself,"

"What are you talking about... I didn't take anyone name here... you must be confused,"

"No, you know very well what the hell I am talking about... Don't act naive... You want her for yourself...,"

"Don't you also want that Mr. Qureshi? Don't you want her for yourself?"

Affan was stunned at the question but Salaar was thoroughly enjoying this.

"I didn't take her name but we both know who you are referring to... Yes I am talking about her and I will not let you hurt her again as you did years ago... I will not let you get her,"

"You think I am happy after she left me... I was destroyed... Dr. Salaar Malik. I was ruined... But now when I have a chance to get her back I will do everything to win her... I will like to see you try,"

Affan was fuming as he turned around to go but Salaar next words stopped him in his track.

"Why are you doing this to her Affan? She had bear enough don't do anything if you just want her back only as your best friend... Because if I saw a single tear in her eyes I will kill you with my bare hands,"

"Don't worry... I will kill myself if she cried one tear because of me again...,"

Affan spoke without turning around. Salaar was getting frustrated now because Affan was not telling what he wanted to hear, so he again tried his luck.

"You didn't answer my first question, Mr. Qureshi. Why are you doing this? Why do you want her back? If it's was just because you want your best friend back then sorry buddy that post is filled now,"

Affan was now angry as he turned around and looked into his eyes with so much passion that Salaar Malik was shaken.

"I want her back because I am dying without her... She is the air I breathe, she is my support system. I want her back because she is my soul and I am without my soul for years... I want her back because she is my Ishq Kamal,"

"I will win her back Salaar... You can try all but she is mine... Maham was written in Affan fate by my LORD even before the universe was created. I was stupid enough to lose her once but I will not repeat it again. No one can take her away from me.... Not even you,"

Affan went away leaving a shocked Salaar behind who was looking at his back with wide eyes and agape mouth looking like a cute fish.

He made faces at looking at the way Affan disappeared, he was impressed with Affan confidence but he was just acting like an overprotective mama bear.

"Stupid...idiot... What did he think he is? How can he so shameless confess about my dove like that? I mean I am happy to hear it that my dove will be happy now but eww... It's so absurd hearing such words for your sister,"

He was making faces talking with himself as he turned around but got shocked as he saw two angry-looking ladies glaring at him.

He gulped in nervousness and wave his hand.

"Hello, guys... You scared me... that's very naughty of you but I have to go now Uncle is calling me,"

He tried to run away but Hina and baby Mahi blocked his way.

"Not so fast Dr. Sahab...,"

He was now more anxious because baby Mahi was glaring daggers at him and Allah miyan that little girl can kill anyone with her glares.

"Why did you irritate my Baba? Tell me, Sal... Why you frustrated my Baba so much?"

"What? Me? You guys must be confused... I am not irritating him. Come now uncle must be waiting for us,"

Salaar tried to act normal but today is not his lucky day as Hina and Mahi cornered him.

"You are going to start talking or not,"

"ok fine... I and Maya planned to take revenge because he hurt our dove. But I also wanted to see if he really did love her or not. If he was right for her...,"

Both Hina and baby Mahi nodded their heads smiling like a Cheshire cat that confuses Salaar for a minute but then he knew the reason behind the smiles.

"You guys heard him Haina?"

They nodded their head that made him roll his eyes.

"Well, that explains the wicked smiles... So what do you want to do?"

"How do you know we want to do something and we need your help,"

Hina was the one who asked him the question as he looked at her with a cute expression making her heart skip a beat but she composed herself.

"You guys are literally cornering me so either you want to beat me for poking him or you want something. So tell me what you ladies want... oh so sweetly,"

Both Hina and baby Mahi rolled eyes at his words, they smiled again and signaled him to come forward.

Salaar moved close that sends a shiver down both his and Hina's spine for a specific reason but they ignore it focusing on baby Mahi plan.

After discussing everything they step back and smiled at each other.

"I must say I am impressed ladies... So for how long you are planning this Mahi?"

"A very long time ago... I mean first I didn't know this but when I knew it and love it more then I think why not... So will you help us, Sal?"

"Of course I will... Anything for this. So mission 'Ishq Kamal'... How's the Josh team?"

"High sir,"

They yelled loudly and then laughed at their stupidity.

They were going to do this for their loved ones, with that thought they went back to the living room.

....

Maham didn't want to come inside but her heart like always betrayed her.

She was standing in his room inhaling his hypnotizing fragrance but what was keeping her mind and body captivating was the painting hanging in his room.

The painting was so mesmerizing because it was depicting an important part of her life.