Chapter 6

Roohi POV

After completing my exams, I was busy with packing up the stuffs at my hostel. I would be leaving tomorrow with mamujaan. We were going to stay at my parents place . As they would not be present at wedding,I wanted a sense of closeness with them. So,I said mamujaan to keep all the functions at this place.

I would normally go to this place once or twice a month when I would feel lonely and when my emotions would be all over the place. After the dinner at my in law 's house ,I directly came over here and relieved all my moments with my parents.

When we reached here, mamu family has already settled in. Mamijaan mood was still off. I still don't know what is the matter with her. Mamu told mumani to go shopping with me but I insisted on not going considering her mood,but he just blackmailed me.

Shopping was another story. I tried lighting up her mood but instead it ignited her more l let this go.

Days passed in blur and today is my mehndi ceremony. I insisted on not applying haldi because I was allergic to it. I was all ready. My best friend Zara was here. She helped me the make up and all ,it was a great help that she stay over till the baraat day. I was really thankful,at least there was someone other than mamu who was excited and happy for me .

Zara asked me for Ahad photo,she wanted to see him and tease me . But all the ideas bumped when I told her I didn't have one.

We were passing down the stairs and go to the backyard were functions was being held,were passing the guest bedroom were mamu and mami were staying. I couldn't help but overhear their conversation.

"Am telling you Salaar, I am not coming and joining any stupid functions. It must have been my daughter not her to enjoy these functions. "

"Khuda ka khof rakho raziya ,you must be happy for her poor soul is going to get some happiness that she deserves. " said mamu.

( have some fear )

I barged in the room. Both of them were shocked to say the least. I straight up went to mami. I stood in front of her and gathered the courage and spoke, "Mamijaan I don't know what I have done that you hate me, I get that and respect your decision. But isn't this unfair towards me ,I didn't go and get this proposal ,it was Ibrahim uncle who have asked. I didn't even know who the guy was ? Yet am to be blamed.

But mami step in my shoes and look from my view it's only you and mamu who I have ,if you don't attend how am I going to start my new journey without both of you by my side. So please mami if you have ever considered me as your niece and have love for me with tiniest part please join in or else I won't attend them. " I spoke with hope filled my voice.

Just for a second I saw tears filled and love in her eyes before she masked it up and gave me a nod. I was extremely happy and hugged her and what surprised me was she hugged me back.

After our little reunion I look at mamu, whose eyes showed pride.we went to backyard and the ceremonies begin.

I personally adored mehndi and for some reason I always get the darkest shade of henna .Zara was constantly teasing me .

The mehndi artist asked me I wanted to write Ahad name . Before I could say Zara butted in and said that it was a must . It took an hour and half to complete my henna. My back was stiff from constant sitting, after completing my mehndi I was hungry.

Zara has already ate she was waiting to feed me and then get her Henna done.

She brought all my favorite, she was giving me first bite. Mami came and told Zara that she would feed me and can go and get the henna done. I was astonished and happy by her change.

While feeding she tried to start off the conversation. Half way through, I was really emotional by the care of mami. I didn't know if it was genuine or out of pity but all I care was the care she was showing me at the present moment.

"Roohi beta , main bahoot sharminda hoon apne kiye par. Please mujhe maaf kardo. I know it will be hard for you to put trust but believe in my words. But do trust and forgive me not now but may be in the future. And don't think otherwise that there is nobody or mother figure in your life , I will always try to be at your side when you need me"

(I am embarrassed on my doings,I hope you forgive me)

I didn't reply but just hugged her real tight to say I appreciate her words .after finishing up I straight hit the bed.

The next day I woke up late because later at night , I woke zara up and we spoke, I shared all my concerns and doubts with her. She was like my stress reliever. Mami came and woke me up and also gave me "the talk".

It was really awkward to talk about the matter . But I just nodded along without glancing at her . After the talk I went to take the shower. My breakfast was already sent to my room.

The make up artist would come around 3 as the Nikah would be in asr and the dinner would be after magrib.

After my breakfast there was still time left so I went towards my parents room. Only I know how badly I wanted to embrace them who would provide me the comfort and warmth that would soothe my soul. After crying and relishing my alone time I headed towards to mamu room

When I went in he was speaking to someone on phone . After hanging up he asked how I was and whether I needed anything.

"Nahi mamujaan, alhamdulilah I have everything. Bus socha aapke pass aagar thodi der baithoon". I almost teared up but masked it with my smile.

(No mamu , just wanted to sit with you for some time)

"Beta I might not know how are you feeling but, remember that i will always be at your side no matter what happens. Aap apne baba ke paas kaise bina jijak ke jaa sakti hoon,toh tum bhi yaha kabhi bhi mere pass aa sakti hoon. I'm just one call away. You are just my own daughter. "

(How you can go to your father's place without hesitating, same like that you can come to me any time)

I was very thankful to Allah swt, to give me such loving mamu. I hugged tight. Later mamijaan entered the room that the makeup artist have arrived.

I was sent to my room it took almost an hour and half to complete my look.

When I looked myself in the mirror, I was in love with myself if that was possible, because I didn't know that I would look that beautiful. There was a natural blush and haya in my eyes. The makeup artist complimented me on how dark the mehndi color has turned out.

We reached there hall,I was taken to separate room for Nikah. Soon my in law's arrived. Maham was carrying her daughter Mannat. She was blessed with little angel few days later our marriage date was fixed.

Aunty was the first one to compliment me, soon all the youngster's were complimenting and teasing around.

"Bhabhi ,bhai toh apko dekh kar hosh kho baithenge. He was anxious with everything but after seeing your beauty he won't be able to avert hours gaze from you. " as usual it was Aimen who was the head of the teasing department.

(If my brother sees you he will be head over heels in love with you)

Mamu and zaid bhaiya and other entered the room for my consent for Nikah. My heart rose to another level. When the question was asked I stilled in my place. I wanted my parents, I was out off my trance when I felt a hand on my head and shoulder it was mami and mamu .

"Do you Roohi Siddiqui daughter of late kabir Siddiqui take Mohammed Ahad khan son of Ibrahim Khan as your husband?"

"Qubool hain ( I do) " I answered it next two times. Aunty was the first one to congratulate me. "Mubarak ho,ab tum hamari beti hoon. Am not Just ahad's mother but yours also, you can call me anything ammi,mama,mummy but not aunty. "

(Congratulations now you are my daughter)

"Jee ammi" when I said that I was pulled into a motherly hug after so long.

After some time Aimen sat beside me I was confused she pulled out the phone and kept it on speaker. It was his time to give the consent. Doubts and what's it's stated to cross my mind but it soon vanished when he said Qubool hai(I do) the first time.

Me eyes closed down on its accord and a shy smile appeared on my face. After saying three times out loud confidently dua was held for our blissful married life.

It was overwhelming to see so many hands raised in front of our creator wishing for us only. I said ameen to all the dua in my heart.

Once again congratulations were exchanged and there was hustle bustle . I enquired Aimen why everyone was fussing around. She said that ahad wanted to meet me. I don't know what is with this guy and sudden meetings.

Everyone left except for the girls from my in laws side. A knock was heard indicating his presence. He entered the room when given permission. He greeted them and little mannat.

They left and he said his salam I just weakly responded. He came a little closer and recited a dua. After completing he stepped back a little and check me out. Astghfirullah

Hey he is your husband , my heart retorted.

Even I took the opportunity to glance at him. He was wearing a deep blue sherwani.

"Masha Allah you look beautiful. "

"Jazak Allah "I whispered.

"Look roohi I know that I can never fulfill the void that you have in your heart after your parents left . But I will always try my best to help our relationship work. I hope I stand up to your expectations you have and give you all my love and companionship you deserve. I hope you also try your best. And I know that for a relationship to work it requires communication, so I hope we can communicate properly In sha Allah "

He really have made my heart swoon and he really is coming up to that expectations rather quickly than I expected.

I replied with In sha Allah .

When he saw me teary up he gently pulled me closer and looked straight in my eyes. When I looked in his eyes it held care and unknown emotion in them, as if he was asking for permission through his eyes, I Just gave a nod.

Suddenly, he pulled me closer till my dress can allow and he gave me a forehead kiss. As soon as his lips touched my skin it burned me and left me craving. Goosebumps rose my body and he took me in a hug and I reciprocated it.

I was surprised with myself. I thought that it would take time for me to be comfortable with him. But I was already comfortable with him. I don't know if this was normal.

We both were lost in our own world when a knock interrupted us. He gave the person to enter. It was aimen and Sarah and informed that it was time for photoshoot, I looked surprised because we didn't book any photographer.

Seeing my confusion ahad answered"its my cousin Rayyan whose hobby is to do photography. So he requested me to let him do our photoshoot." I nodded.

There was still time left for magrib namaz and guest to arrive so we had our photoshoot.

The photoshoot went on smoothly with Ahad trying to make me comfortable as much as possible . The amount of concern and care he was showing me was winning my heart.

We both prayed the salat and nafil prayer for the newlyweds in the room.

After that we're taken to the hall. Soon the guest arrived and everyone was coming to congratulate us . The guest went in to dine in I relaxed myself a little the dress was heavy and I was famished and a pin was scratching my shoulder. Noticing my discomfort ahad asked whether I needed anything thing.

"No it's nothing but can you please call Aimen or Zara ". He immediately dialed Aimen because she was no where near our sight. She arrived and asked what the matter, I slowly spoke to her such that only she could hear, "Aimen I guess a pin has open near my shoulder can you please stand in front of me so that I can fix it properly.".

Aimen stood in front but soon he stood up with his back to me and told Aimen to help me. I mentally thanked almighty for sending Ahad in my life.

Aimen helped me with the pin and told me it bruised my shoulder because we needed to bandage.

"Nahi Aimen koi zaroot nhi hai ,I will tend it later but can you please tell mami to arrange a table for us because I'm really hungry " I spoke embarrassingly.

(No Aimen it's not needed)

Soon we were called up for dinner and it was now time to leave the khan family were patiently waiting. I hugged mami and mamu who constantly reminded me of their presence by my side.

I was made to sit in Ahad's car .once I was comfortable he asked whether we can start our journey, I gave a nod with a positive feeling to set off the new chapter of my life that starts today

Author's note :

Phew!!! Long chapter

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Joyous soul