27 Chapter 25 : Walima (Reception)

Zehra was standing in balcony,their room's balcony was facing the garden so it was showing greenery providing calmness to her self.

Garden had various kinds of plants,some were flowering and some were non flowering but looked beautiful to watch. Zehra spent some time admiring the beautiful scenery in front of her eyes. After some time she came back to her room to witness Zaroon still on his phone.

She called her mother and talked to her for a while,before calling Afi. It was decided that afi would bring everything she would need to get ready and would get ready here only.

After talking,she checked some messages. It was already 3 in afternoon by now so she decided to take a shower. She removed simple and comfortable cotton shirt with straight pants to wear after shower.

She took a long relaxing shower,lathering her hairs with scented shampoo and conditioner after that she took generous amount of her lavender body wash to spread on to her skin. She rubbed it over her skin little more to get a good cleanse.She pat dry her skin with towel.She came out from washroom wearing her dress,when Zaroon looked up from his phone on the noise of opening of Washroom door.

Her wet hairs covered in white towel,her skin glowing and some of the water droplets still present on her face and neck made her look like an absolute angel. He got down from bed coming towards her in a trance when he came enough close to her first thing he noticed was her red skin turning his soft smile into a frown.

"What happened?" He asked gesturing towards her red skin of arms with his finger.

"Oh,it's nothing." She replied nonchalantly.

"Zehra,it's all red and you are telling me it's nothing." He asked little more worried taking her arm in his hand to inspect further.

"Actually my skin is just too sensitive and.." she stopped not getting how to continue further.

"And?" He urged her to speak more.

"And towel present in washroom is little hard than the one i am used to. So when i dried my skin with that it just got little red." She explained turning her face away from him. As she thought he would make her fun on being too delicate doll.

"I will get you more softer towel but how would i know about your needs if you would never tell me?" He expressed calmly on which she was relieved to know that he was understanding her instead of making fun of her.

She smiled at him with a nod in acceptance of her mistake.

"Dry your hair,beautician would be here any moment!" He said with a smile.

He went towards closet to get his clothes out of them. He removed his clothes when Zehra looked at it confusingly.

"What are you doing?" She asked eyeing hanged clothes in his hand.

"You'll be getting ready here,i will get ready in guest room. I want to see you fully ready only so I won't be here till you get completely ready!" He explained watching her confused before she could ask something to him.

She nodded in acceptance,he took his clothes and went out from the room at same time Afiya entered in room and behind her was beautician who was exactly on time.

She smiled at her and introduced herself as Shahin. She asked about her outfit so she could do her makeup accordingly on which Afiya replied about her outfit. Zehra told her not to do very heavy makeup just to keep it natural and to not apply fake lashes.

She started her work on her hair first which she curled and put them into a beautiful updo. After nearly spending one and half hour on her hair it was finally done with amazing diamonds studded hair clips which Afiya provided her with. Afiya kept Zehra to continuous company talking to her and teasing her in between.

When Zehra was done with hairstyle she told Afiya to get ready as she would get late if she would keep sitting here for her.

Afiya left after some reluctance while her beautician made some small talks with her. Another hour and she was ready with golden colored eyeshadow with glitter making it appear shiny with golden highlighter on her cheeks and red lipstick on her plump lips.

She was ready with her hairstyle and makeup when Afiya came back in her room with royal blue colored Lehnga (Bridal attire) in her hands which she handed to Zehra.

Zehra was in awe looking at the reflection of hers in mirror completely ready in royal blue color attire.

Lehenga made with Net Fabric. Embellishment with Floral Thread Embroidery, Coding, Cut Work & Stone Work. Lehenga Style is A-Line with large flair. Lehenga with Satin lining(inner) with can-can layered net,

Blouse full sleeved made with Fabric Net Fabric and embellished with Floral Thread Embroidery,Dupatta made with Royal Blue colored soft net fabric,Dupatta Embellished with Floral Thread Embroidery, Coding, Cut Work & Stone Work with embroidered buttas all over the length of Dupatta.

She got surprised looking at her reflection in mirror,Afiya squealed in delight looking at her all dolled up. She hugged Zehra tightly and had tears of happiness in her eyes.

"You look exquisite!" She whispered in Zehra's ear.

Zehra broke hug and wiped her lone tear which escaped from her eye.

"Don't cry,you will end up ruining your makeup then who would look at you?" She told in playful manner.

"You are talking too much just wait till Zaroon Bhaijaan (Brother) comes." She said in teasing manner making Zehra blush.

Beautician made her wear gold necklace with similar design's earring and golden colored mangtika (head piece) dangling on her temple.

Gold bangles in both of her hands,she looked real example of newly wedded bride.

Afiya and Beautician left the room after a moment Zaroon entered in room wearing same colored royal blue blazer on white shirt with black polished shoes.

Zehra was still in daze looking at the reflection when Zaroon locked the door and walked towards her. He gently turned her to him taking all the details.

He looked at her for few minutes keenly observing her,he gently tugged her to himself causing her to fall in his already awaiting arms.

He kept her in his embrace for few moments,after a while he gently released her kissing her on temple.

"You are beautiful!" He whispered in trance looking straight in her chocolate brown orbs.

Her heart raced in on his compliment,her heart swelled with admiration and happiness hearing 'are' in his statement instead of 'look'.

She raised her hand to his neck bringing him down,she kissed his cheek making his eyes go wide on her sudden stunt.

Heat made its way to his neck and tip of his tears,he looked downwards making her chuckle at his cute antics.

"You are too cute." She said pinching both of his cheeks. He smiled at her laughing and looking so happy.

She was still laughing at him throwing her head back,he smiled at her looking her laughing.

He suddenly pulled her to him holding both of her arms,her laugh suddenly ceased feeling his close proximity.

"You are laughing too much sweetheart." He whispered in her ear huskily,his breath fanned shell of her ear making her shy suddenly.

Knock on the door made their sweet moment to break.

"I will continue from here only" saying he winked at her and left the room.

Beautician came and covered her hairs with Dupatta settling it on her hairs and shoulders.

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They both entered decorated banquet hall with hand in hands. They sat down on decorated plush seat.

One by one all the guests came on stage to congratulate the newly wedded couple. Zaroon introduced zehra to his friends,acquaintances and distant family members in return Zehra introduced her friends and family members to Zaroon.

Everyone gave their blessings to them,they were happy to have each other in their life.

But fate had it's own games which could change everything!

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