Title : MOON OF MINE

Dad sent me to his friend's house because my mother was sick and admitted to the hospital, so there is no one at home to care for me. Dad have their own work he would go to his work. So dad said you have to stay at my friend house. They were not only friends but also like a family member. It was Friday night and I was sent to his house. It was very dark when I went there Aunty Aunty, A boy came out of the room with a flashlight in his hand,the light fell on my face I didn't see him. Then Aunty came out of the room she hugged me and said caom in, it's cold outside. She said to his son go check the light why it is gone after a while the light came. Aunty and I talked for a while. She is so sweet, her kind words encouraged me. I asked, is there no one else at the house. No there are other people in the house also. We all live together. Then Aunty said have you eaten? Yes I have eaten. Then she went to the kitchen and bring me hot tea. The boy came into the room and greeted me I greeted him too. This is my son Aunty said. I have a daughter who's married and live in Canada. Then we talk for a while.you will be tired come I will show you your room. She takes me to the room. I kept my luggage in the room. Let me know if you need anything said Aunty. Okay Good night.. Good night. I missed my mom because her condition is so serious. I was so worried about her health. She wasn't my first mom, she is my aunt which dad married her after death of my first mother during my birth time she passed away. But the love my aunt gives me maybe my own mother could not give me. Spent night awake. I don't know when it was morning I prayed Aunty came a while later Good morning daughter (Good morning) breakfast is ready come okay aunt I will come. Aunt and I did breakfast. Dear let's meet everyone else in the house. Okay aunt let's go. In the left side of the porch there is a big hall we entered here there is an old lady eyes close and praying something. I greet her. Bi Jan she is the daughter of sultan and Raina she's Bi Jan Eldest of the all. In the right side of Bi Jan There ia an middle-aged woman sitting on chair reading a book. Sidra aunt she's Raina I greet her too she looked at me for a while and then smiled. A very attractive and beautiful. How are you dear and what about your mother how is she. I'm fine thanks and mom she's in hospital. Don't worry dear she will be fine okay. Sidra aunt was so good that for a moment a glimpse of my mother appeared in her. In the evening, my parents had a flight to US. Aah my heart was pounding because they were going so far away from me. Aunty I want to see mom dad okay dear Umar will take you. In evening I came out of the room I saw a woman come out of the room and saw me and started moving towards me. Greet her. Who are you? Hhm I'm Raina. Omar bhai came and said, "let's take you to your parents. Okay I m coming. I went to the room and covered myself with a shawl and came out. Omar bhai was in the car. He took me to my home. Knock the door. Who's on the door?Dad it's me Raina. As I entered and saw my Dad as if new life comes to me. I hugged dad and start crying. Ooh dear daughter why are crying please don't cry if your mom see she will be upset. But dad you and mom are going far away from me how can I live without you. Don't worry my dear we will come soon just pray for your mom that she will fine soon. And take care of yourself too don't get sick. Where is mom? She is upstairs. When are you leaving? Just now. when did you came, mom just some time ago ooh my darling daughter take care of yourself. We will come soon. Okay mom. They are gone, my heart was very sad. Omar bhai brought me back home. Night passed morning came. A few days passed. I went to my college. It was Sunday. I woke up did breakfast. Everyone was busy Aunty what's going on everyone is so busy. Today's Atif is coming from UK. Atif? Yes daughter he is the son of Jamal brother. He completeled his study now he is coming that's why everyone is busy. At night some guests are coming. There will be dinner party. And listen dress nicely. Okay Aunty I will if there is anything tell me I will do. Come with me to the kitchen your handmade dessert is very good and delicious so you shall prepare it. In a little while aunt rosiena came what are you doing here Aunty told me to prepare dessert. I'm just doing it. No need I will do it myself you go. Rosiena I told her to prepare she will do it you go see others things. At night the guests started coming. Everyone was very happy and I also but missed mom and dad. I met everyone. Go down Raina and call Aden. Why he didn't came yet? I sent message aunt said. Go down to that side and tell him to hurry up we are waiting for you okay Aunty. Who are you and what are you doing here? I'm Raina.. Whoever you are carry that glass. Hhhm okay. Don't know where they came from wasteful people. Tears in eyes) why are you crying did he say something to you dear. No Aunty. I know he is like that wait I will see him. Please don't he will be angry at me. It's my fault I broke the glass. Let's go daughter all are waiting. But him... Leave him alone I know he won't come once he get angry. Hey Raina Hey.. How are you? Fine And you ? Pretty well How do you know me? Aah you don't know me I'm Sofia. Ooh! Sorry aunt told me about you. Hhhm mom told me also about you she really loved you and care for you. Aunty is so sweet that's why she loves me as her child. Now I've just come We will be friends now. OK thanks. Let's meet with Atif. Me? Yeah why? Is there any problem. No nothing. Let's go. Hey Atif how have you been. I'm good what about you. As you see always good. Hahaha I see. Assalamwalaikum W. Salam. Who's she. She is Raina. Raina who? Sultan uncle daughter. Dad's best friend. Ooh I remember. How's your parents didn't they come? No they didn't come. Sofia come here. you both talk I'm coming. Do you study. Yes I'm in 3rd year. That's great. Aah my dear son what are you doing here with her let's meet your aunts and cousins. Okay see you then. Don't come in front of my son. (Rosiena). It's late come for dinner. All are enjoying it was a good time.