Sujamal - Haa okay, but where are y

Sujamal - Haa okay, but where are you going, di?
Jodha - Mr President's house. He needs a file urgently, so I need to give it to him. Haa tell Ma and Papa that I have gone there, okay
Sujamal - Haa di, okay. You go and I will tell them
Jodha then left her home. She hailed a cab and told him the address of Jalal's house. The cab driver told that he knew the place and she sat in the cab. Jalal's house was pretty far and there was some traffic as well. Jodha waited patiently.
Jalal on the other hand couldn't stop smiling. He did not need that file urgently. He just needed an excuse to meet Jodha. The dream kept playing in his mind like a film. He couldn't wait the entire weekend to see her. He needed to meet her right away. He kept thinking her of every single moment. And that dream had made it even harder for him to go without seeing her. The entire weekend seemed like a drag without seeing her. Only on seeing her, would his restlessness and anxiety go away.
Jodha reached Jalal's house. She paid the cab driver and headed towards the large gates of Jalal's mansion. She entered the gate and a guard stopped her, asking who she was. Jodha showed him her office ID. The guard then allowed her to go in. Jodha entered his house and was awestruck, she found his house really beautiful. She entered the living area which was spacious. A beautiful chandelier was suspended at the centre of the room and there was a very nice sofa for sitting. There were stairs which gave the house a palatial look. The walls were painted white and there were beautiful designs on the ceiling. The round pillars were also decorated beautifully. It was really tastefully designed. The house gave Jodha an idea of how rich Jalal exactly was. She sat on the sofa and waited for Jalal. Hamida was carrying a suitcase which contained her books from the top floor to the ground floor. She was having difficulty in carrying it down. Jodha saw this and immediately rushed to help her out.
Jodha - Rukiye, I'll carry it
Jodha took the suitcase from Hamida's hand and carried it down for her. Hamida was impressed with this girl she had seen for the first time. She had come to help her even without knowing her. Also, Hamida was also impressed by this girl's beauty.
Hamida (to herself) - Mashallah! Such a beautiful girl! I wonder who is she?
Jodha then reached the end of the stairs with the suitcase in her hand. She kept it on the floor.
Hamida - It's okay. I'll carry it now. Beta, what is your name?
Jodha - Hello, aunty, I am Jodha. I am the manager of the Marketing department.
On hearing this, Ammijaan gave a wide smile. She knew it is the same Jodha Jalal was telling her about. She was really impressed by her gesture. She also thought that Jalal was right about her beauty. Now she knew why Jalal was so lost everytime. Because Jodha was Husn ki Mallika.
Ammijaan - Oh so you're Jodha! Come beta, sit. Jalal has told me quite a lot about you
Jodha - Yes, aunty
Jodha was surprised to know that Jalal spoke about her outside office as well. Both sat on the sofa.
Ammijaan - You must be wondering who am I. Beta, I am Jalal's mother. So, what brings you here today?
Jodha - Actually, aunty, Mr President needed this file urgently so he told me to bring it here. I hope my untimely arrival hasn't disturbed you
Ammijaan - No beta, not at all. Infact, I am happy to have you over. When I heard of you from Jalal, I really wanted to meet you. And my wish has been granted today
Jodha gave a smile. She found Ammijaan really very nice and sweet.
Jodha - Aunty, where is Mr President?
Ammijaan - He must be in his study, beta. I will call him down
Ammijaan then tells one of the servants to tell Jalal about Jodha's arrival. The servant goes and comes back after some time saying that Jalal had called Jodha to his study.
Jodha - Okay, aunty I must go there. Could you tell me where it is?
Ammijaan - Haa beta. Just climb up the stairs and keep walking towards the right. It is at the end of the hallway.
Jodha - Thank you so much, aunty
Ammijaan - I should say thank you to you, Jodha beta, for helping me get that suitcase down
Jodha - Aree, aunty no need for that! I just couldn't let you drag that suitcase all by yourself!
Ammijaan - But still thank you
Jodha then smiled at her and headed towards Jalal's study. Ammijaan kept looking at her and smiling.
Ammijaan - She is such a nice girl! Her mannerisms and tehzeeb indicate that she has been brought up very well. And she is so beautiful! Now I know why Jalal is so lost. Iska noor dekhkar toh koi bhi ispar fida ho jaye!
Jodha kept walking till she reached the end of the hallway. She knocked on the door and entered the study. Jalal was busy with some office work, when he saw her enter. He smiled as seeing Jodha had brought back his memories of seeing her in that outfit and what followed after that.
Jalal - Come Jodha, take a seat
Jodha sat on one of the chairs. She kept looking around the study and was impressed by the dcor. It was a huge study with a mini-library, a computer on Jalal's working desk and a couch with a small coffee table. The entire study had wooden furniture, which gave it a calm and cozy feeling. After admiring the place for some time, Jodha pulled out the file from her bag.
Jodha - Mr President, here is the file you asked me to get
Jalal took the file from her hand. He was so lost that when taking the file from her hand, he grabbed her hand by mistake. He held on to it for some time, till Jodha tried to free her hand from his grip. He then loosened his grip and took the file from her hand.
Jalal - Sorry, I didn't mean for that to happen. Would like to have tea or coffee?
Jodha - Actually, no Mr President I need to leave. My brother is alone at home
Jalal - No, I can't let you leave just like that. You have come to my house for the first time. You should have something and only then can you leave
Jodha - Mr President, really there is no need for that
Jalal - Please Jodha, I insist
Jodha knew that Jalal was as stubborn as her. How much ever she tried he wouldn't let her leave.
Jodha - Okay, Mr President
Jodha and Jalal then left the study and entered the dining area where Ammijaan was waiting for him. She was delighted to see both of them coming together. Together, they looked like the most divine pair. Jalal's roughness and manliness complemented Jodha's delicacy and femininity very well. She had never felt that way whenever she saw Benazir and Jalal together. She always thought they looked out of place whenever with each other. But now, Jalal and Jodha looked like a royal couple. It was as if the heavens had sent the both of them for each other only.
Ammijaan - Aree Jalal and Jodha beta, come have a seat
Jalal was shocked. He wondered how Ammijaan knew Jodha. He asked her
Jalal - Ammijaan, when did you meet Jodha?
Ammijaan then smilingly told Jalal how Jodha had helped her out with the suitcase. Jalal was impressed.
Jalal - Ammijaan, I keep telling you to tell one of the servants to do it. Why don't you ever listen?
Ammijaan - Arre beta, why should I keep troubling them for everything all the time. I also need to keep doing things otherwise I will get into a habit of asking the servants to do everything for me
Jodha heard the conversation. She was surprised to know the amount Jalal cared for his mother. They looked like they were very close to each other. This was a new side of Jalal which Jodha saw. She had always seen him a little tensed and rude in office but at home he was totally the opposite: kind, calm and full of concern. Jodha couldn't help but smile on seeing such a different Jalal in front of her.
Ammijaan - Jodha, please have lunch with us. I wouldn't let you go just like that
Jodha - Aree, aunty rehne dijiye. Itni taklif kyun. I would be fine even with a glass of water
Ammijaan - No beta, you have come to our house for the first time. I can't let you leave like this and you helped me out as well. Take it as a thank you from my side
Jodha - Theek hai, aunty
Jodha who was still standing, pulled out a chair and sat down. She was sitting opposite Jalal, while Ammijaan sat in between them. Ammijaan spoke to Jodha with immense interest. She asked Jodha about her family, her interests and everything else. The women chatted like long-lost friends. Jalal was immensely happy to see them like this. This was the first time he had seen his mother get along so well with another woman. He had never seen Benazir and his mother talk this much. He kept admiring them and listening to their conversation.
Ammijaan - Beta, you are so beautiful. Tumhare noor aur khoobsurti par koi bhi fida ho jaye. Don't you have a boyfriend or something?
Jodha blushed hard. She couldn't figure out whether it was at the praises Ammijaan had showered on her or it was at the question. Jalal's eyes widened with surprise. He didn't expect Ammijaan to ask her this question so directly.