Chap1:
وَجَدْنَاكَ ضَالًّا فَهَدَيْنَا. 93:07
"And We found you lost and guided you
It was a full Moon night. She was sitting beside window...bathed in the soft glow of moonlight. Her slender fingers gently turned the pages of Quran. Her eyes scanning the sacred verses of HOLY BOOK.
As she recited the verses her voice was barely above a whisper still it seemed to fill space around her with a deep sense of peace. Tears were flowing down to her face as she recited the verses clearly mentioning that how much she has been blessed . Some flashbacks were coming to her mind. As it was their last night in
PAKISTAN.
Farewell:
"Finally!!! School is going to end!!!!."
A girl with long hair tied in braid said to her best friend.
A gentle breeze was stirring through the courtyard like lover's caress. Delicate petals of pink roses danced beside them.
Her friend with short hair tied in pony tail nodded as she sensed the joy in her voice .
" You seem so happy Muntaha." She said to her.
Tender leaves of. nearby neem trees rustled softly whispering secrets. Making there duppata flutter like a butterfly.
"Off course I'm happy. You see we'll be going to college. Oh God...I'm so excited". Muntaha replied with a smile.
Sunlight filtered through lush Green branches above,casting dappled shadow was dancing across Muntaha's face, highlighting her bright black eyes.
"Yeah! Right. So what you gonna wear on farewell party??". Aiman asked while writing something.
The breeze carried soft murmurs of students in distant corridors.
"Umm.. I haven't decided anything yet. Mama will choose. As you know I'm not good at these things haha!!" Muntaha replied . "You tell me. What you gonna wear??_"She asked.
"Han! I'll call you and show you how I'm going to dress up" Aiman said winking at her.
"Done."
And then school bell rings indicating that school time is over.
"Hey!!! You didn't answer my question." Aiman asked . "which question?" Muntaha replied collecting her stationary and books.
"Who's your crush"? Aiman said immediately. Till then muntaha was done with packing her bag.
"Ya Allah.. You're still there" muntaha said face palming herself.
"Obviously. You have not answer it yet. And for your kind information it's a bestie's right to get to know about crush, fiance or husband of her friend. Huh!!! So tell me girrrl".
They were now in corridor of school building.Muntaha was covering herself with a white big Shawl and aiman was wearing a black abaya.
"Umm... Actually I like one of my cousin.. Zaid. It's not like some sort of LOVE IN AIR but just a crush...you know.."..
Muntaha replied accepting her defeat against her stubborn friend.
"Oooo I know him. Woah...what a choice ya ... So you think you both can be together???" said Aiman.
They were now walking on road to their way back home. Some bunches of girls were also walking around them . Aiman was a tall .. Lil chubby but pretty girl. Meanwhile Muntaha was a short girl with black eyes and fair skin. They were in their teens.. Aiman was of 16, and muntaha was of 15.
They were best friends from childhood. Muntaha was the topper of school and Aiman was the beauty of the school. Although they both were beautiful but Aiman got some edge due to her tall height..
" I don't know..whether we'll be together or not...as u said earlier I'm not so much emotionally involved but just like his personality"".
Muntaha said sighing ,her eyes sparkling with trust as she looked at Aiman.
"Got it!!!. But Have you ever Pray for him??""Aiman whispers.
Muntaha got shocked by her question and said"Yes. I did pray for him. "
This time Aiman got shocked as she was not expecting it from her. "What-What you pray about him?"
"..I always ask Allah if he's in my destiny then let this emotion stay in my heart. And if he's not then make me forget him." Muntaha replied in gentle voice... And asked"Why you got shocked Aiman??"
"Actually... You are so religious na so I thought that you won't be asking it from Allah".Aiman said and smiled.
"Haha.. My dear Aiman! Asking for a person you want to live with isn't it bad thing. Allah loves it when we make supplications to Him. Either it's about a success in exams or A halal spouse." Muntaha said .Now they were turning to the Alley.
"My values are negotiable. Mehram laws are contract I have signed with Allah."
But only if she knew. Soon she'll be going to forget these lessons. Soon Shaitan waas going to start his filthy games.
"I must say Muntaha... I also want this kind of faith andTAWAKAL in Allah".
Aiman replied fake crying.
"Yaaa Aiman you are so dramatic.
Having Faith in Allah and trusting
His plans is the best thing I have learned so far"Muntaha replied taking steps forward in alley...while holding her bag from strip in her right hand on her right shoulder. It was her habit to hold bag like it.
"Do you want me to tell you a dua about increasing faith in Allah""??Muntaha asked excitedly..
"Yesss!!! I badly need it" Aiman replied.
"Do this Dik'r continuously.
اللَّهُمَّ رَبِّ إِيمَانًا وَتَقْوَى.
" O Allah, my Lord, grant me
faith and piety."
Muntaha said in a gentle tone..
"MASHAALLAH!!! " Aiman said.
" you are so close to perfection. Muntaha".. .She said smiling warmly.
"Now, you're buttering me Aiman". Muntaha said laughing.As Aiman's hand reached out brushing softly against Muntaha's arm with a smile.
Just by talking like that they reached Muntaha house. And Muntaha said "
"Come in Aiman. Let's grab some juice or water. It's quite hot outside."
"No no . it's fine. Thank you. I have to go early." Said Aiman.
"OK Take Care . Allah Hafiz."
"OK Allah Hafiz."
After biding Good bye...Muntaha go in a nearby gate. And AIMAN walk away.
"Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
." Muntaha said before Entering the house.
"Assalamu Alaikum!!". She said loudly.
Before going in. She turned to other side of house towards garden.
HER GARDEN.
Gardening was her Craze .
She walked into her garden, feeling the warm sun and soft grass beneath her feet. The air was sweet with blooming flowers and buzzing bees. She gently touched her favorite pink rose, surrounded by green leaves. Children's laughter came from next door, but she was happy in her peaceful garden.
Just then she noticed some rose petals were lying on the grass. And SHE knew who did it.
Ibrahim!!!!!!!!".
She shouted from ground and step forward inside of house.
Ibrahim a five year old kid was hiding under the bed closed his blue eyes as he knew what's coming for him.
She barged in the bedroom directly and take him out.
"Come out, come out. You little mouse." She uttered pulling him....meanwhile Ibrahim a cute Lil baby who was wearing a short with shirt of Micky Mouse style tried his best to stay under the bed but in vain.
" Muna, Muna I'm shoryy. I dont do it."
"Then who did it the Angels ...or the devil of your brain huh??!!" Muntaha said.
"Muna, I waz playing in garden and a Honey Bee came. Wherever I was going...it follow me." Ibrahim said with pleading eyes.
"Was that a Honey bee or Bruno Mars!!! That he was following you."??
Muntaha asked Rollin her eyes.
"Huh??Who..?? Aaaaa and and that Bee tried to bite me. But I ran and ...I took a stick to save myself from Bee."
Said Ibrahim and continued"When I went in garden it was sitting on flower so I hit it but instead of bee the flower got broke Muna.. I didn't do anything trusht me. And I got some scratches too...Look look my arm Muna,," Ibrahim showed her his arm and he had some small scratches...that's when Muntaha who was listening to him melted and kiss his cheeks while
saying """Awwww,, my baby bro got hurt ?? Leave that flower... I got a chocolate for you do you want it??"
Hearing this Ibrahim's face lit up with joy and he nodded his head. Then Muntaha gave him a chocolate bar from her bag with a sweet smile.
Ibrahim took it and walk out of room but stopped in door and said"O Muna I remember... I didn't break your new perfume intentionally... My hand just touched it and it fell down."
"Ibrahim Yousuf!!!!!!!!!.... Run if you don't want to die right now!!!!!".
Ibrahim who spilled it thinking that now she's cool down start to Run..after her words...and muntaha first checked her perfume in other room and saw her MUSK ROYALE was broken and then come out furiously... On the other hand Ibrahim who was running stop in the middle of stairs to catch breath and started opening his chocolate and again started running after hearing footsteps ..
. He was coming down while holding a chocolate in one hand and holding railings with other one for support.
Muntaha saw her...and now they both were running through the house..."I'm telling you...if I catch you for once. It's OVER for you Ibrahim Yousuf"..."Muna I told you my secret as a friend and that's how you are reacting tsk tsk;!!"
"What secret huh!!! You wasted my 5000 Rs. Is it a joke huh!!!"Muntaha said.
"Can't you both stay peacefully?? It's not a joy land for fun. "A graceful woman in her late 30s come there. She had brown Eyes and black hairs streaked with silver . She was wearing an elegant shalwar kameez with subtle Embroidery. She asked as she saw that Tom and Jerry show being played live in their TV lounge.
"Ammi (Mom) this little mousebroke my perfume and rose today". "Tell him never ever go near my things if he doesn't want to lose his legs !!".Muntaha said taking her shawl off.
And Ibrahim also take a breathe and Said "AlhamduliAllah!! Shukr AlhamduliAllah ya Allah for saving me today.".
"Ibrahim son, it's our responsibility to not to use others things in their absence. Right. So if you use your sister's things be careful ok dear!" Mrs. Yousuf said to her son .
"OK Mama. I won't do it again." He said OBEDIENTLY. "You always say that Ibrahim.. "Muntaha said rolling her eyes.".
"Muntaha dear go and change I'll heat up the lunch for you guys. I made Biryani for you guyz ". Mrs Yousuf said. Muntaha stopped and said"woah woah.. Biryaniiii what's special Ammi ."
"Your Baba (Dad) will be coming soon so I made it." Mrs Yousuf aka Mrs Shahnaz said .
"Oooo so these services are for dear sweet husband and I though we're going to get a princess and prince treatment today. Right Ibrahim?".
Muntaha asked Ibrahim and he thumbs up coz bro was already eating a chocolate.
"So what? My daughter and my son are their Baba's Happiness his prosperity his,everything his princess and prince already."
Mr. Yousuf!
A man with tall stature and strong jawline claimed entering through the main door. "Babaaa!!!!" Ibrahim said in cheerful voice and hug his dad's legs.
Mr. Yousaf used to wear elegant waistcoat..and he was wearing a black waistcoat with white kurta shalwar.
Muntaha went to kitchen and bring a glass of water to Mr.Yousuf
"Assalam alaikum Baba. Have some water"she said respectfully to him.
"Wa alaikum salaam. Shukriya (Thanks)beta jani (My daughter)."
Mr. Yousuf took it and drink water and Ibrahim was sitting in his lap continuously saying something in his ears. "Go . get freshen up ...I'm just setting the dining table.' Mrs Yousuf said.
"Yeah yeah I'm going but Ibrahim is telling me that you both scolded him for no reason". Mr. Yousuf said suppressing his smile as he knew there's always a reason. Not a single moment come in which Ibrahim wasn't fount guilty.
And his these little actions bring life in house bring laughter in house. They're blessed for having an obedient daughter and cheerful son. And they're Grateful to Allah for it.
"Haaaaaaa!!!! Baba he's telling you a lie. Tauba Tauba ....Liar... When did we scold you.??"
Muntaha said gasping at his 5 years old brother acting skills. And then tell her Baba everything.
Mr. Yousuf laughed at his son's skills of destruction (Namjoon🌚??) and give muntaha his card to buy a new perfume for herself. And sorted out the matter.
"Ummm.....Baba I think I also need something to buy. what?? I don't remember but I know I need sooooo can I go and do some shopping too???plzzzz??? "Ibrahim said showing his puppy doe eyes and off course who won't melt for him.. . And a laughter was heard in Yousafi House.
"Ok. Now go and freshen up. I'm just setting the table." Mrs.Shahnaz said getting up.
" Ammi! I'm just coming after offering Zuhr Salah." Muntaha said rushing towards stairs but stopped and looked at Ibrahim and said said "Respected. Ibrahim yousaf. Do i have to send an invitation card to you for offering your prayer??
Hearing this Ibrahim jumped off and run ahead of Muntaha saying" I have been waiting for You Muna. We're getting late. Hurry up!!" He said in calm tone and started to rum towards muntaha room with his slippers in his hands.
"Wallah !!! You're so dramatic Ibrahim." Muntaha said and went behind him to change her uniform and perform ablution.
As she entered she saw Ibrahim was drying his face coz he had already performed it. She said MASHAALLAH and went towards her cupboard and take out her clothes.
She then went in bathroom, change her uniform and come out after performing ablution.
Till then Ibrahim had spread praying mats for himself and for her beloved Muna. And was standing on it with a cap at His head.
Muntaha came near him and kissed his temple and ask " Ibrahim. Did you perform your ablution correctly.???" " Yes Muna. I did it exactly how you taught me and there was no single mistake in it." Ibrahim replied with a big smile.
"MASHAALLAH, MASHAALLAH! May Allah keep you safe from evil of society.My boy." Muntaha said covering her head in hijab style to offer Salah.
And then she came besides Ibrahim and did Niyyat for Salah and Ibrahim followed her.
Muntaha was punctual in her prayers and so did Ibrahim. She took care of him more like that mother. And Ibrahim was also attached to muntaha. Although he was a mess creator but was dear to everyone.
When they're done with prayers muntaha then made dua "AlhamduliAllah for the blessings Allah. AlhamduliAllah for everything. Make us patient. Make us one of your beloved servants. Make us a true Muslim ILLAHI.
O Allah! Keep us safe. Ya Illahi! show us the right path. " AMEEN.
Ibrahim said "Ya Allah Grant my family more and more patience to handle me. Ya Allah make me an obedient son. A respectful brother and a successful man." Ameen.
Muntaha heard his words with an amused smile ." MASHAALLAH Ibrahim is getting older I see."
Then they went downward had their lunch and And planned for going to mall for shopping.
"Muna I'll buy new car and a color book and a water bottle too. Oh no no I want 2 water bottle." Ibrahim and muntaha were sitting on back seats and Mr. And Mrs yousaf were at front seats and Here our little mouse was started again.
"And why you need 2 water bottle??" Muntaha asked looking out of window.
"ACTUALLY Muna..." Ibrahim came near her and whispered in her ears " One 9f my classmate doesn't have a water bottle. You see how much hot it's going to be in few days. So I want to gift him one. Please can you buy me 2 bottles??"
Muntaha was amazed at her brother kindness . "oh my Dear!! Such a pure soul you are."Off course I'll buy you two".
Then they did shopping muntaha bought new dress for farewell and buy 2 bottles for Ibrahim and bought perfumes. They had some snacks in way back home and a happy day ends here.
These were the moments of happiness in her life.
With this flashback ends. She smiled while remembering those moments kissed the Quran and put it in shelf carefully.
In Korea
A cool air was blowing and a peaceful atmosphere can be feel around. It was 1pm. Teachers were taking there classes. In Standard 8 Teacher was writing on board. It was a math's class.
A boy who was an average student was sitting in front row. He wasn't focusing on question but drawing meaningless drawings on notebook. Teacher noticed it and said
"Taehyun!!! Stand up and answer this question." He said pointing at board.
Taehyun with messy black hair and bright hazel eyes stood up. He was wearing a hoodie with black jeans and sneakers like trend.
The question was not tough but little complex for him so he said"I didn't understand it Sir!!."
"How you'll understand??? When you are more focused on scenarios in your mind than the lecture in class." Teacher said strictly." OK! Suppose JUNGKOO has ten banana and you took one how much left behind???"
Teacher asked him gently.
"Ten". Taehyun reply calmly. "You don't know math???" teacher asked in angry tone. "Actually Sir... YOU Don't Know JUNGKOO!!!" Taehyun replied and whole class laugh coz they know what he was referring to.
*My.GOSH. Taehyun is Genius .The whole class erupts into laughter. Even strict teacher cracked a smile and said"Detention!!!. Just kidding...Taehyun you win it Haha".
As laughter died down someone shouted
"JUNGKOO'S REPUTATION IS PREVAILED Again."
And then Taehyun took a triumphant bow and sat down.
They all laughed because JUNGKOO was notorious for never sharing ANYTHING....not even PENCILS!.
JUNGKOO having brown eyes walks into classroom wearing same as Taehyun but his hairs were neatly styled and sees everyone grinning and ask
"What's so funny?"
Taehyun still basking in glory said"They just learned why YOU have 32 pencils in your desk?". The class Erupts again.
JUNGKOO's face turns bright and said
"Those pencils were...uh....collected for charity. Yeah."
Yang shouted" Charity for your POCKET????". That was it.
JUNGKOO's face turned red and he said to Taehyun" You're paying for my missing snack from Yesterday."
Class bursts out laughing again! Taehyun just smiled and said "WORTH IT!!!"
Teacher was watching the bickering between two best friends and smiling.
"Yeah. Yeah. Whatever." JUNGKOO said rolling his eyes. "Let's go now. Appa has come. It's time to home." And Bell rang indicating School time was over.
Everyone chants"Dismissal Bell. Dismissal Bell." Bell rang right on cue, chaos of backpack and laughters.
Taehyun turns to friends and grin
"BEST.DAY.EVER
!!!!" JUNGKOO just face palmed and walk out with his 32 pencils. Taehyun bid Good bye to Friends and joined JUNGKOO in hallway.
A group of girls were whispering and giggling in hallway with eyes fixed on JUNGKOO.
"JUNGKOO oppa is so cute when he makes pout." Other one replied" I die for his athletic skills" "Does he have a girlfriend?".
Just then Taehyun walks in looking handsome like always. And now, girls were confused for whom to focus on.
"Taehyun oppa is so handsome with messy hairs." Some new joined them and asked" Is he single? I wish he'd notice me:)".
JUNGKOO watched the table turned and got amused by the scene but didn't utter a word because
Now The JUNGKOO wasn't talking to Taehyun and we all know why. And Taehyun was trying to cheer him up. But no vain.
As they reached the Main Gate if School they saw Mr. JEON SEONGMIN with a sleek black Bentley continental GT with tinted Windows. He was wearing a tailored Tom ford Tuxedo clinging to his chiseled frame.He had a perfectly style raven hair hinting at Korean elegancy. His soft yet piercing Green eyeswere fixed on both of them. A hint of Dior Sauvage surrounded him.
His Berluti leather Oxfords were polished.A slim Patek philippe watch adorned his left wrist.
His aura was screaming power.
They reached to him and greet him bowing down. "Anneyong Haseyo. Ahjussi Min." "Anneyong Haseyo Appa". Both of them greet him at same time.
"Anneyong My kids. How was the day."? Hr asked putting their bags in car. Taehyun started telling him about his day as Mr. JEON was driving. JUNGKOO was sitting silently. Mr. Jeon saw in mirror and ask Taehyun about JUNGKOO while raising his eyebrows.
Taehyun just smiled and look at JUNGKOO who was looking out of window as both if then were sitting on back seat. Then Taehyun told Mr JEON everything that happened and there was a moment of silence and then laughter of Mr. Jeon was heard in car. "Appa!!!!" JUNGKOO said in a straight tone.
Mr JEON suppressed his lips to control his smile and said "O my Kid. Why you are getting mad at Taehyun. School era is the best time of life and we should enjoy it. Come on now shake hands and end this fight here." But JUNGKOO didn't pay attention and kept looking out of window.
"JUNGKOO....". No response. "oho ...I was thinking to take both of you to restaurant and have a great meal and then we'll go to ICE CREAM BAR. But seems like my plans are ruined". Mr. Jeon said in sad tone.
"Ice cream!!!!. Really??? Appa saranghae.... Taehyunssi...saranghae "" JUNGKOO uttered and hugged Taehyun for the sake of ice cream and the fight ends here.
"One more thing JUNGKOO my boy Sharing is Caring. Right! So you should be cooperative to others OK Son." Mr. Jeon said in gentle tone. "OK. Appa!!"
JUNGKOO said in exciting tone and whispers in Taehyun ears" You're right Appa. But what's mine is mine." And hug Taehyun tightly. Taehyun just sighed and hugged him back with a smile. "He'll never change." Taehyun just thought.
When they backed off JUNGKOO asked Mr. Jeon " Appa .... Did he tell you how much rude he's with girls."""
Taehyun gasped at his words " What the hell are you talking about huh???". He whispered.
But JUNGKOO care less and continue
" Appa girls drool over him but this man ...ufffff never ever give them a blessing glimpse of his eyes... Like whyyyy"???.
Taehyun tried to stop him but .....
". Appaaa !!_ don't you think it's illegal to be this much handsome and stay single."
Taehyun has turned red at the boldness of his enemy more than best friend.
" Uncle... Don't trust him . He's lying." Taehyun pleaded to Mr.jeon but Mr. Jeon next word make him to just jump out of car.
" But Taehyun he's not wrong though. You.Are. Handsome. And I observe how ladies get attracted to you."
That was enough and JUNGKOO loud and maniac laugh burst out. And He said
"JUNGKOO is always right." Taehyun just gave him a bombastic side eyes and move away.
" Hahaha.. Mission Complete!!!!!" JUNGKOO voice again broke the silence.
" Which mission!?" Taehyun asked.
" You make me embarrassed infront if class. I make you embarrass here infront if Appa....because.... Priorities.you know."
JUNGKOO replied with devilish grin.
" So our friendship ends here. Mr. Jeon JUNGKOO huh!!!!".
Taehyun spoke out.
" JUNGKOO cling to him and said" O. Hello. Bro I'm not your baby girl to handle your tantrums OK. Come on for the sake of ice cream. Chill bro. Chill."
Taehyun wait for a minute and said"" ooo yess. Ice cream. I totally forgot about it.
Off course bro no embarrassment can broke our friendship." He said hugging JUNGKOO.
"Yes . coz we ourselves are biggest embarrassment for others."" JUNGKOO said showing his bunny teeth. Hugged back.
Just in half an hour I was their second patch up . Bestie for a reason.🤧
Mr. JEON smiled and murmured" May you both stay together. Forever".
They reached at restaurant and placed their orders. And now were waiting for food. JUNGKOO was getting bored so he started teasing his father.Taehyun burst into laughter as Jungkook started teasing his father, Mr. Jeon Seongmin, at the restaurant:
"Dad, your fashion sense is older than your business deals!" Jungkook joked.
Mr. Jeon chuckled, shaking his head, "My son thinks he's a comedian now."
Taehyun added, giggling, "Actually, hyung, your dad's outfits scream 'I have money but no style'!"
Mr. Jeon playfully rolled his eyes, "You two are ganging up on me..."
Jungkook continued, "Dad, Taehyun said your last suit looked like a grandfather's quilt!"
The table erupted into laughter.
After their meal, Mr. Jeon smiled, "Alright, alright... you won. Ice cream treats on me!"
Taehyun pumped his fist, "Yes! Jungkook's teasing skills are rewarded!"
Jungkook grinned, "Best. Dad. Ever!"
Taehyun laughed so hard he snorted his drink out as Jungkook continued teasing Mr. Jeon:
"Dad, your dancing at my birthday party last year... was that a seizure or busting a move?"
Mr. Jeon pretended offense, "That was highly coordinated fatherly swag!"
Jungkook and Taehyun collapsed into giggles.
Taehyun choked out, "Swag... that tripped over its own feet!"
Mr. Jeon jokingly threw a bread roll at them, "You two are dead to me... until ice cream arrives!"
Jungkook held his belly laughing, "Okay okay... Dad's throwing food – we've won!"
The waiter arrived with ice cream menus, and Taehyun exclaimed,
"Yes, salvation by sugar – save us from Jungkook's teasing victims... aka your family!"
Mr. Jeon laughed, "Order extra sprinkles – my sons' sarcasm needs extra sweetness!".
Just chanting like that they spent a good day.
And at that moment....life was feeling like a bed of flowers.❤
But Do you think life is a bed of flowers!!!!????.....
