Daughter:A Blessing or a not Burden chapter 14
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Daughter: A Blessing or a Burden?
Chapter 14
"Take these fruits home and keep them in the fridge. We will eat them in the evening."
"Okay, Uncle."
"We are leaving now."
"Go carefully. I will talk to the shop owner."
"Yes, Uncle. Please do."
"I am sure Maryam's boutique will be very successful."
"Thank you, dear."
After some time, Uncle Riaz went to meet the owner of the empty shop.
"Assalam-o-Alaikum, Maqsood Bhai. How are you?"
"I am fine. What brings you here, Riaz Bhai?"
"I came because the beauty parlour next to my shop has become empty."
"Yes. The owner informed me a month ago that she was getting married and would leave the shop."
"I am looking for a new tenant now."
"Actually, I wanted to talk to you about renting that shop."
"Really? That is good news. What do you want to do there?"
"My eldest daughter Maryam wants to open a boutique."
"That is wonderful."
"The shop is right next to mine, so it will be easy for me to help her."
"You know that I usually take advance rent from everyone."
"Yes, I know."
"But for you, there is no need for advance payment."
"Really?"
"Yes. I am happy that Maryam wants to start her own work."
"You can pay the rent after one month."
"Thank you very much."
"And here are the keys to the shop."
"Thank you, brother."
"No problem. I wish success for Maryam."
"May Allah put blessings in her business."
"Ameen."
"When the boutique opens, do not forget to give me sweets."
"Of course. We will definitely bring sweets for you."
"We have been friends for many years."
"And I am very happy for your daughter."
"Thank you again."
"Would you like tea, coffee, or a cold drink?"
"No, thank you."
"I ate food a little while ago."
"I am not hungry right now."
"Okay then."
"I should leave now."
"Allah Hafiz."
"Allah Hafiz."
Meanwhile, at home, everyone was waiting.
"What happened, Mom? You look worried."
"Saba and Sonia went to take food to your father."
"They have not returned yet."
"That is why I am worried."
"Mom, Sonia has gone there many times before."
"Yes, I know."
"But Saba is new here."
"Don't worry."
"Sonia will bring her back safely."
Just then, the girls arrived.
"Look, Mom. The people you were worried about are here."
"And they are eating ice cream too."
"We did not buy ice cream only for ourselves."
"We brought some for everyone."
"What is the special occasion?"
"Father will tell you when he comes."
"Did you all eat there?"
"Yes, Auntie."
"We ate biryani."
"It was very delicious."
"It reminded me of my mother."
"My mother used to make biryani just like yours."
Suddenly, tears came into Saba's eyes.
"Why are you crying, dear?"
"I don't know."
"I suddenly remembered my mother."
"It is okay, dear."
"If you miss your mother, it is normal to cry."
"You can cry in front of us."
"Maryam, bring some water for Saba."
"Okay, Mom."
Maryam brought a glass of water.
"Here, drink some water."
"Thank you."
Everyone became emotional.
Then the front door opened.
"Father is back!"
"And he is carrying a box of sweets."
"What happened?"
"Why did you bring sweets?"
"I brought these sweets for Maryam."
"Why?"
"Because her new boutique is opening."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"I talked to the shop owner."
"And he agreed."
"Here are the keys."
Uncle Riaz showed everyone the shop keys.
"Is this true, Dad?"
"Yes, my daughter."
"The shop is ours now."
Maryam could hardly believe it.
"I am so happy."
"But I am also a little scared."
"There is nothing to be afraid of."
"We are all with you."
Everyone congratulated Maryam.
Saba was especially happy.
"Wow, Maryam Apa!"
"You did it."
"I am so happy for you."
At that moment, they heard a voice from outside.
"Oh no."
"Grandmother has arrived."
Everyone looked toward the door.
They knew that the real discussion was about to begin.
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