Tera Deedar Hua ??? ?

The grand Ibrahim Mansion was filled with the aroma of delicious food as the cooks finished setting up the dinner.

The family was gathered in the spacious living room, engaged in lighthearted conversations.

Amidst the cheerful chatter, Ayzel's eyes remained fixated on the door, anticipation evident on her face.

Noticing this, Layla approached her with a teasing smile. "Baaji, kiska intezaar kar rahi ho?" she asked.

("Sister, whom are you waiting for?")

Ayzel turned to her and softly replied, "Ibadat ka."

Layla nodded reassuringly. "Don't worry, aa jaayengi vo."

("Don't worry, she will come.")

Ayzel gave a small nod, but she wasn't the only one waiting.

Unbeknownst to everyone, another pair of eyes discreetly drifted towards the entrance every few minutes-Aahil.

Outside the mansion, Ehsan pulled up his car and looked at Ibadat. "Jab bhi free ho, mujhe inform kar dena. Main tumhe lene aa jaunga," he said.

("Let me know whenever you're free. I'll come to pick you up.")

Ibadat nodded gratefully. "Ji, Baba."

With that, she stepped out and walked towards the entrance.

Ehsan waited until she disappeared inside before driving away.

Inside, the family was seated comfortably in the living room when Khadija cleared her throat, gathering everyone's attention. "So, everyone, maine jis ladki ko Aahil ke liye pasand kiya hai, usse maine dinner pe invite kiya hai."

("So, everyone, the girl I have chosen for Aahil, I have invited her for dinner.")

A wave of shock passed through the room.

Everyone exchanged surprised glances, except for Aahil, who was busy on his phone, seemingly unaffected.

Layla, always curious, leaned forward. "Unka naam kya hai, Bi Jaan?"

("What is her name, Bi Jaan?")

Just as Khadija was about to reveal the name, the front door opened, and Ibadat stepped inside.

Ayzel, who had been watching the entrance, immediately lit up. "Ibadat!" she called out excitedly.

The sound of her name made Aahil's head snap towards the door.

His conversation forgotten, he cut the call abruptly.

His eyes widened as he took in the sight before him.

Everyone turned to look at Ibadat, making her feel slightly nervous under their gazes.

Layla, still caught up in Khadija's announcement, turned to her and asked, "Bi Jaan, aapne inhe pasand kiya hai Bhaijaan ke liye?"

("Bi Jaan, have you chosen her for Bhaijaan?")

Aahil's breath hitched at those words, his heartbeat accelerating.

However, Khadija shook her head with a soft chuckle. "Nahi, yeh nahi hai."

("No, it's not her.")

Relieved yet slightly embarrassed, Ibadat looked at Ayzel, who quickly walked to her and held her hand. "Everyone, she is Ibadat, my best friend," Ayzel announced proudly.