Soulmate

Adil and Sakina are happily married for over two decades. Adil is a successful entrepreneur and Sakina, a devoted wife. The tide begins to change when Adil is haunted by a series of disturbing dreams that cause vexation to his otherwise serene mind but remains tight-lipped about it. On a business trip to Germany, he has a chance meeting with Nasreen, his long-lost love. Nasreen, now a widow, lives with her teenage daughter. The interaction with Nasreen reignites Adil's buried passion for her-akin to discovering his real self. Consumed with a burning desire to reunite with his soulmate, Adil faces unsurmountable challenges to reach his goal. Khalid Salamat skillfully evokes a mixture of emotions. One cannot help but connect with the characters and experience forfeited love, misplaced joy and a strayed sense of nostalgia and sadness at the same time. With skillful mastery over his writing, the author has the ability to engage his audience and wish for a gratified closure. Ayesha Ejaz, Author of Beyond the Moonlit Fronties Khalid Salamat makes a notable fiction writer's debut with Soulmate. He reveals a nuanced sensibility and narrative fluency. Revived memories and enduring bonds create a charming tale. Javed Jabbar- Senator (r)