Who is Azza Kanmi ?

In the year 2008, month December, date 11, in the Kanmi family, a newborn baby girl is born. "Maria, it's a girl!", Ayesha expressed her happiness as she held the baby in her soft hands. "I'm so happy, mom! Today I became a mother too!" Maria was feeling ecstatic as she took her baby from her mother's hand. She observed her from knee to toe and said, " She exactly looks like Sarfaraz." "Don't speak out his name from your sweet tongue! His father is not here to see his child. What kind of man is he? Enjoying himself in London while you're bearing all the pain alone delivering his child. You and this innocent life doesn't deserve a man like him. I'll talk to your dad for your divorce. It's enough now!", Ayesha was outraged. "Mom! Please... don't do it! I know that he's not a good husband, but he could be a good father. I don't want to snatch my daughter's father from her. So please, for the sake of me and your grandchild, don't do this. I beg you!", Maria's eyes turned in the pools of water. "But Maria, I can understand your feelings. I'm a mother too. But look at Sarfaraz, he's not present in the hospital and cherry on the top he didn't even called you or any of us once. Atleast he should care about her child." , Ayesha tried to convince her.

The door creaked, a tall man appeared. He had a beard and was wearing traditional Muslim attire. "Sarfaraz, what are you doing here? You were in London right? When did you came in India?", Maria was awestruck looking his husband in front of her eyes. " I'm here to see my child.", Sarfaraz responded casually. He steps forward towards Maria to see his child but get stopped in the midway by her mother-in-law, "Don't show your ill-fated face in front of me, my daughter and my grandchild." Her voice tone clearly expressed her frustration. Her eyes were gleaming in rage. She acted like a knight protecting her country. "You have an absolute right to keep me away from my wife as you're her mother but you don't have a right to stop me from seeing my newly borned child.", He responded boldly. He took the child from hos wife and snuggled her and tried to play with her. When he observed his face he said proudly, "Those facial features are exactly mine. Indeed she is Sarfaraz Kanmi's daughter. Her name is Azza Sarfaraz Kanmi! My first heir!" Sarfaraz was enthusiastic as he named her daughter, he was overjoyed seeing her daughter looking like him. He was happy.

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...Ten years later......

"Noorain, today's Zoë's 10th birthday. I don't want any kind of carelessness in my daughter's birthday party. Decoration should be all good.", Maria warned her maid. "Yes Ma'am. I won't give you any chance of complaint. You don't worry about this.", Assuring her she left back to work. Everyone was happy on that day as the 10th birthday was the very important day for the Kanmi family and the birthday girl. It was not only Azza's birthday but it was also her coronation day. Today she is going to become the first ruler of Kanmi dynasty. Her father wants her to take over his place.

"Assalamualikum! I'm Hafiz Sarfaraz Kanmi, the current ruler of Kanmi dynasty. We all know that monarchy system is gone a long ago and democracy has kept their feet in our country. But the kings are kings and they'll always be kings whether the ruling system is monarchy or democracy. Today's very special day for me and my daughter as today is her birthday and coronation day. You all must be feeling down by hearing this. Even my family was also shocked when they heard about this. In our family, the females are not allowed to rule. But I belong to the modern era and I want my daughter to take over my place. You all must be confused, right ? I have a son too, but he doesn't deserve this place. He's not that much capable that he would be able to rule. Among by three children, Zoë is the most capable one. She's my female version and after me she would take care of this whole empire and expand it over the horizon. If you don't have any problem, I appreciate you but, if you have a problem, I'm not sorry. Jazakallah!", Sarfaraz announced.

The ceremony started in the name of Allah, the creator of the world, the graceful and merciful. Sarfaraz recited the Surah from the holy Quran, then he prayed. Zoë was felicitated with a crown made up of platinum and rubies. She was made to be seated on a throne which belonged to her father. She was a 10 year old child and she was the youngest and first female ruler in her dynasty. Her father gifted his whole property to her. Zoë's uncles and aunties were devastated on his brother's huge decision. Her eldest uncle Shoaib Kanmi had always dreamt to become a ruler, but he was never assigned to do it because of his poor mental health. Her middle uncle Siraj Kanmi was never interested in it. Her youngest uncle Saqib Kanmi was crestfallen at his brother became, he never closed him before his daughter, Azza. Her aunt Bilkist Dhorat was neglected as she was a female.

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...7 November, 2020...

"Abba! You can't die. You can't leave me alone. Your daughter is crying for you. Please come back! Ya Allah... Ya Allah, Ya-", Azza wwas screaming Her eyes showered tears and turned red. The body was shivering as if she's in Antarctica. Sarfaraz Kanmi was died. His wife Maria was shattered. She devoted her life for a person like him and now he is died. She can't bear the bitterness and she fainted. The noise of crying of family members, children and relatives were heard. It was the time of grief for Kanmi family. Everyone was broken by hearing the sudden passing of their beloved king.

The rituals were performed and the corpse was taken to the graveyard where he was buried. The night was the worst night ever in Azza's life. The person whom she loved most was died. She prayed to Allah for his father's absolution. Azza was entitled as a Yateem child. In such a young age, she lost her father. For a daughter, father is the closest family member. But, she lost him.

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...2025...

"Noorain, where's Zoë ? I'm looking for her and she's not even in her bedroom. She didn't even informed me if she's out. Allah knows where this girl is gone ?", Maria was worried. "Ma'am you shouldn't worry. She must be around walking in the garden like always.", Noorain responded confidently. "She's not there. I searched the whole palace. I even called her but it is switched off.", She was panicked. "She'll come. ", She reassured her. The main doors of Al Balat creaked, a young girl in the age of 17 appeared, her body was sculptured in hourglass shape, her skin tone was fair, her hair were dyed in dark brown color, the eyes were hooded and partly round, the depth of her eyes were noticeable, those perfect cheeks with sharp jawline was admirable, the pink tinted heart shaped lips were so appealing. Maria runned away towards her and hugged her so tightly. "Zoë, where were you ? I was looking for you and I was afraid that if something happened to you. Are you okay ?" "Manna, why are you so pessimistic ? I'm okay. I went for a morning walk at the river bank. I didn't informed you 'cuz you was sleeping and furthermore, I didn't want to disturb

you. I'm sorry." "It's okay now. Next time inform me whether I'm asleep or not. Now go get ready and have your breakfast otherwise you'll be late for your school and I don't want you school bus to get missed" Azza smiled at her mother and left.

She took a shower and changed herself in her school uniform. Her hair were tied up in a braid. She sauntered to the dining hall. The walls of the dining hall were painted in milky white, the walls were inscribed with European pattern. She made herself to be seated on the master chair which formerly belonged to her late father. Noorain served her breakfast. Her regular breakfast was prepared, a bowl of Caesar salad, fresh fruits and Espresso. After having her breakfast she dropped her little sister Samara to her Madarsa then afterwards she left from there for her school.

When she reached to the bus stand, she found her frenemy Sadiya there. She was staring at her. Azza walked confidently and stood next to her making Sadiya uncomfortable. Sadiya was Azza's childhood friend. They grown up together. But she was a disloyal friend. She used Azza for her purpose and after that she started to ignore her. Azza didn't liked her that kind of behavior so she dumped her. Sadiya was not only Azza's neighbor but she was her classmate too. After few minutes, the school bus arrived.

It was already monsoon, the sky was cloudy, the students of J.B. Diamond School runned to the classroom as the school bell rings. The students of class 12 were still roaming in the hallway. A girl named Sabiya was waiting for someone. "You're finally here. I was waiting for you from past 30 minutes.", She said. "Yeah, Sabbie. Why everyone one is gossiping in the hallway yet ? Class is already started right?", Azza asked. "Yep! Class is started but the teacher is not present. He's on leave and nobody's proxy is there so we've got a free class. Let's roast those three monkeys.", She giggled. "Woah! That's great. First lemme put my bag on my desk.", Azza suggested.

They made themselves to be seated on a bench in the corridor. There was a notebook and a pen in Azza's hand. She scribbled something into the book then she said, "Sabbie, how's it ? Are you ready to have a climax now ?" "Sure!", She said feeling thrilled. They both stood up from the bench and strolled towards the audio room. Azza adjusted her microphone and she spoke, "Good morning Class 12, I'm Zoë! You know I was bored so I thought to roast some brain rots from our class. Let's roast them in front of the whole class just because I don't like to do backbitching. Let's have some entertainment guys!" The whole class shouted excitingly. They all enjoyed her roasts. She was the campus belle of her class with tons of admirers and haters. "She's just an attention seeker. I don't know why others don't understand it.", Bhumi said annoyingly.

Bhumi was Azza's friend since from the kindergarten. They were deskmates. She was a good friend of her but soon she started to get jealous from Azza's popularity. The teachers always praised her. Her grades made her more jealous and the guy she liked seemed to be dating with Azza as they were very close to each other. Bhumi started to behave rudely with Azza and that was the end of their friendship. She joined Fiza who was Azza's enemy since from the kindergarten. Sadiya was Bhumi's puppet. Where Bhumi goes Sadiya is there. These trios always played tactics to humiliate Azza but it shows no effect on Azza's behavior or lifestyle.

The whole classroom was throwing applaud on Azza's roast. But those trios were downfaced. They were feeling embarrassed and furious. Fiza stood up and shouted, "Why are you roasting us ? Don't you have other topics except us ? Is roasting a good thing ? Dare to do next time I'll complain to Najiba Ma'am." "I'm roasting you 'cuz I want to. I do whatever I want and nobody can stop me for doing so. I've a zillions of topics rather than you but it was classroom's demand. The whole class thinks that you're fools. Roasting good people is a bad thing but roasting bad people is a good thing. I do it for entertainment and what I say in my roast is your mirror which you can't face. And go on to complain, I'm not afraid of anyone.", Zoë replied savagely. Fiza was speechless. Nobody could win against Zoë.

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