6 Chapter 6, What are you looking at like this...?( edited)
After leaving the house, Huzaifa was really busy with his photoshoot and when He finished by lunchtime, He came to a five-star restaurant where he had already booked a private section over the phone.
He's been sitting here without ordering food, more than an hour now. Meanwhile, the waiter had come once or twice to take orders from him, but Huzaifa send him back each time, saying that he was waiting for someone.
But so far she has not come.
His mood, which was already bad because of Moomal, was further aggravated by this wait. To kill his boredom he checked the news about his marriage on social media on his mobile. But after reading the strange speculations of the people, he angrily turn off the mobile and hit the table.
Since Moomal never shared her pictures on social media or anywhere else, and there was no media person present at the time of the marriage, people were posting pictures of unknown girls as Moomal.
He couldn't believe that they could do this without caring for other people's feelings.
"Why did you call me here...?"
He was engrossed in his thoughts when he looked up at the voice.
Dark black hair touching her shoulders, fair skin, and dark eyes, which had the skill of captivating whoever looked in them, were glaring at him.
Huzaifa's face shone brightly as soon as he saw this beautiful girl standing in front of him. And he got up from his chair.
"Ruby... I was waiting for you..."
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"Ruby, you don't understand. I know I should have gotten married after telling you, but believe me, I had no choice. I couldn't refuse under any circumstances." Huzaifa again tried to convince Ruby. But Ruby wasn't ready to believe anything he said.
"There were ways Huzaifa! If you wanted, you could have found anyone for your cousin, why did you need to marry her yourself!"
"She is my cousin, My best friend. How could I leave her to anyone…?!" Huzaifa felt displeased and angry by Ruby's idea of marrying Moomal to anyone. Which he expressed without hesitation.
"Okay then... now everything is fine for your cousin, isn't it? So you two be happy. Leave me alone...!" Now Ruby's tone was furious. After saying that, she got up to leave.
"Wait, Ruby!" Huzaifa suddenly grabbed her wrist and stopped her from leaving.
"Leave my hand...!" Ruby wanted to free her hand from him. But Huzaifa grabbed her wrist tightly and got up from his chair and stood near her.
"No... I will not let you go anywhere unless you believe me. Believe me, Ruby, I have not deceived you." Huzaifa said in a strong tone, looking in her emotionless eyes.
She was well aware of his stubborn nature, she knew that Huzaifa like her, but does he love her? she was not very sure about it.
Seeing Ruby silent, Huzaifa once again softens his tone. "Ruby, I only love you. There's nothing between Moomal and me. We're just good friends. Nothing else"
"Then prove it, Huzaifa..." Ruby said sternly.
Huzaifa did not understand what that meant. "What do you want me to prove...? " he asked.
"Prove that there is no relationship between you and your cousin." Huzaifa still did not understand what evidence she wanted.
On the next day of his marriage, he is standing in front of her confessing his love for her. Isn't this proof enough...?
Maybe that wasn't enough for Ruby.
"Can you marry me...?"
Huzaifa looked at her with uncertainty and astonishment.
Marry her..?
Indeed, Moomal and his relationship are not real, and Moomal had even allowed him to marry Ruby.
But, so soon...?
What will Moomal think..? And his family..?
how would he explain to all of them. . ?
Before marrying Moomal, he didn't dare to mention Ruby at all, because he knew that no one in the house, from his grandfather to his sister, like his profession. But then, because of Moomal, his father allowed him to continue his career as an actor.
But now, it was not so easy, because he knew very well that his father would never accept a bold and liberal girl like Ruby as his daughter-in-law. And that's why Huzaifa has been completely silent about Ruby for the last two years and waiting for the right time.
But now, he is married to Moomal, with everyone's consent. Then how can he get married now. . . ?
What will he say to everyone. . . ?
Ruby was watching him intently. Many colors passing through his face could not be hidden from her eyes.
"You don't have to say anything." Saying this, she freed her hand from his grip which was now loosened. And turned to leave.
"Wait, Ruby ...!" Huzaifa once again forced her to stop. But this time she did not bother to look back at him.
"Okay... I'm ready to marry you... but..."
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Moomal had returned home with her driver from the seaside, and was sitting in the living room with Rabia and her husband, Who was in the Navy and had returned today after his six months of duty,
Everyone had dinner together and after sitting for a while, Zareena Begum went to her room due to her health and since Abrar's family was living in Saudi Arabia, and Abrar and Rabia's flat was in bad condition due to Rabia's absence there. So Sughra Aunty told him to stay here for the night.
she quietly got up and went to Rabia's room to arrange everything so that her beloved son-in-law would sleep without any problem.
"By the way, where is our handsome Actor...? He is nowhere to be seen...?"
"He has been missing since morning. He has not returned yet. " Rabia told His husband, patting Ahmed (her son ) lightly, who was sleeping on her lap
Moomal, who was already worried about Huzaifa's absence, but had shown herself to be normal in front of everyone, was again surrounded by anxiety over Huzaifa's absence.
What's wrong with him..? yesterday he got married and today he is missing all day. After my marriage, I did not leave the house for a whole week. My friends thought that I have gotten very ill."
Abrar said in surprise, but at the last sentence, Rabia looked at him with embarrassment and anger, however seeing Abrar smiling and winking at her, she couldn't stop the smile spread on her lips.
"Don't say such things in front of Moomal." Rabia still berated him shyly.
And before Abrar could say something, Huzaifa had entered the living room. And as soon as he saw Abrar, his face brighten up.
"Brother Abrar, when did you come..!" Huzaifa came towards him, and seeing him, Abrar got up and hugged him warmly.
"No greetings, no prayers, who do you spend your time with my dear brother-in-law...?" Abrar hugged him and also scolded him like an older brother.
"Assalam u Alaikum (peace be upon you), now tell me when did you come?" Huzaifa embarrassedly corrected his mistake and asked his question again.
"I came at Lunchtime, but how would you know, because you have been missing since morning," Abrar said, sitting back in his seat.
Huzaifa also sat down next to Moomal. "Yes, today I had an important photoshoot, then after that, I spent a couple of hours with a friend." Huzaifa
Lied a little. As he had finished the photoshoot during the day, and after that, he was with Ruby until the evening.
"You two got married yesterday, and the next day you left your bride alone and spent your time with your useless friends outside. That's an injustice to our Moomal. We didn't expect this from you, Mr. Actor. "Abrar complained.
Moomal lowered her gaze with a slight smile because she also agreed with Abrar.
"Brother, you are already inciting my wife to go against me, but I know, Moomal would never listen to you. But on second thought, have I ever incited your wife to get angry with you, when you left her alone for whole six months." Huzaifa used this tactic to defend himself.
"My brother-in-law, if it was not for the country, I would never leave your sister for this long, because after my country, she's the love of my life, my sunshine" Abrar said romantically.
even though her heart skipped a beat with this confession. Rabia still glared at her shameless husband, for being so shameless in front of her brother and Moomal.
Their marriage was arranged by their parents, but after the marriage, Abrar's good character and charming personality had made her fall for him very easily. He was such a sweet talker.
"Oh... how lucky are you Aapi...." Moomal, who had been silent for so long, couldn't help but say this. On which Huziafa looked at her with curiosity.
"Don't worry Moomal, I am sure Huzaifa would love you even more than that," Rabia said happily and Moomal hearing it turned red and instantly looked downwards. she did not dare to look at Huzaifa's reaction.
Huzaifa also smiled slightly, otherwise, he too has become restless at Rabia's words.
the four of them talked for a while, but after a while, Sughra Begum came there and since Huzaifa has already had his dinner outside, she sent all four of them to their rooms.
As soon as he entered the room, Huzaifa took off his shoes and threw them there. Then took off his watch which was also thrown like trash then entered into the bathroom.
Moomal, who was already used to his bad habits. She shook her head. after putting his belongings in their proper place, she sat down at the bedside.
She had no idea what would he be thinking right now, so she was feeling nervous.
Before, whenever there was a quarrel between the two of them, she would either forget it herself, or Huzaifa would start talking to her himself as if nothing had happened between them.
But today, this new relationship has become a barrier between their strong understanding. Which were the reason for her being nervous and her hesitation.
What if he would be still upset with her..?
Does she have to apologize for something she's not to blame for..? She was deep in her thoughts when Huzaifa came out of the bathroom refreshed, and as usual, he threw his wet towel on the edge of the bed and sat down on the couch, and without saying anything started using his mobile phone.
She rolled her eyes at his action, But without saying a word, she hung his damp towel in the corner. And again sat on the edge of the bed in front of him.
"Where did you go today?" Huzaifa looked up from his mobile and asked in a simple tone.
"I went to see Anjum at her house. Then, from there, we both went to the beach. I came back in the evening." Moomal was no surprise at how he found out that she had gone out somewhere. Because, she had used his car, which had a tracker, and he always get the location messages of that car on his mobile.
After hearing her answer, he lay down on the sofa without saying a word and put his arm over his eyes.
Moomal kept looking at him intently.
Huzaifa, who looked very happy in front of Abrar Bhai, was not looking the same, Rather, his face was full of worry.
"What's the matter? you look upset.. has something happened?" She finally asked.
But Huzaifa was still lying in the same position as if he hadn't heard Her.
"Huzaifa... are you still angry at me...?" This time she asked in a soft voice.
Finally, Huzaifa removed his arm from his eyes and looked at her with those eyes as if asking "is that even possible?"
"Then what's the matter?" Moomal insisted.
Huzaifa turned his side towards her and looked at her worried face. "Today, after the photoshoot, I was not with my friends, I was with Ruby. "
With this answer, Moomal's anxiety turned into pain in an instant, but for Huzaifa, she put a light smile on her lips. because she didn't want to upset him with any of her behavior.
"Then you should be happy... why are you so upset, did she say something...?" She asked with a broken heart.
Huzaifa took a deep breath and looked up at the ceiling. "She was asking me for the proof of my love as if she didn't believe me." There was a tone of surprise in his voice.
Moomal felt pain for him. Whatever the reason, she couldn't see him upset, she always wanted to see a smile on his lips. not this sadness.
No matter how many wounds she has to suffer in return, Huzaifa's happiness is her priority.
"What kind of proof is she asking for... because you don't need proof to prove your love." She didn't like Ruby's demand. Because love needs no proof, for her, no matter what kind of love it is, if you love someone, your actions, your care for your partner are enough to show how deeply you love him.
"She wants me to marry her within this month." He said, while deep in thoughts, looking at the ceiling.
Moomal felt as if someone had stopped her heart from beating, she looked at him uncertainly. It was not that she had no qualms about Huzaifa marrying Ruby, because, before their marriage, she had allowed him to remarry.
But, her heart..?
"And what did you answer to her...?" Moomal barely managed to control her trembling voice.
Huzaifa turned his face and looked at her.
Moomal was thankful for the very dim lighting in the room, because in this low light, Huzaifa might not be able to see her moist eyes.
"Even though I like Her..." Moomal held her breath and waited for his answer.
"But right now, I can't meet Ruby's demand." she knew she was being selfish but Huzaifa's answer gave her hope.
Hope that Huzaifa might never remarry..?
"Why...?" She asked in the same low voice.
This simple "why" of Moomal put a smile on Huzaifa's lips, but that smile didn't feel more than a joke.
"Because whatever you think about our relationship, but I have a little value for it in my heart, which is why I don't want to marry Ruby so soon. At least not in this whole month," he told her with a slight smile.
Moomal said nothing and kept looking at him uncertainly.
"And that's what I said to Ruby, she believed me and gave our relationship another chance. And after a while maybe we'll get married," Huzaifa said and took a deep breath, like, after Telling all of this, a heavy burden has been removed from his chest.
But he was completely unaware of Moomal's condition.
For years, Moomal's love for Huzaifa had proved to be no less than a test, and every moment that passed with him would acquaint her with new pain, of which she had become accustomed. As if this pain is an important part of her life.
But after what he said, the pain, the misery, she was feeling, she could not prepare herself for it, even if she wanted to.
At that moment, she wanted to hold her heart and stop her pain, but in the presence of Huzaifa, she refused to allow herself to shed a single tear.
"Aren't you happy to hear this...? Or are you already jealous...?" Huzaifa teased her for her silence. but he had no idea that his little joke worked as salt on Moomal's wound.
"Moomal...? what are you thinking...?" At Moomal's constant silence Huzaifa asked her anxiously.
even though in reality Moomal was still sitting there, but mentally she was no longer in this room.
She was in her world, where she was mourning for ner unrequited love.
This time, instead of calling her again, he got up from the couch and walked towards the bed where she was sitting.
"Moomal, what happened...?" Huzaifa asked, cupping her face with his hands.
"Hnnnn..?" With a jolt, Moomal came out of her deep agony and raised her face, and looked at Huzaifa standing in front of her in surprise.
"What are you thinking...? "
Moomal kept looking at him, her face was expressionless, on one hand, she was relieved that at this time Huzaifa could not see any of her grief or pain.
But, on the other hand, it was a pity that he could not see any of it because Moomal has become an expert at hiding her feelings.
Huzaifa was watching her carefully, and waiting for her to say something.
"Huzaifa..? If Ruby loved someone other than you, would you still marry her...?"
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