HAYAT POV:
Everything happened so quickly, I couldn't comprehend, nikkah was already done, and now I'm connected to Ahad's name. I'm now... Mrs. Ahad.
Ashar stayed even after his family left. He went with uncle to look after all the preparations.
It feels good to know that now I have someone I can call mine, the one who can protect me, believe me, and care about me, all the expectations I have from this marriage are going to ruin me if he is not like what I believe... but I shouldn't doubt his care and love...
The person who should have given the sense of protection, love, care, and bonding that a daughter should have with her father... I couldn't have it...
Praying Magrib salah I made dua about the betterment of our life, my married life, and the protection of my husband....
"Appi (used for elder sister)" I heard Sana as she came inside my room, "Yes?"
I said as she took a seat near me, "Well, appi, your husband is handsome I must say, but the guy who sat beside you was breathtaking charming, can I have his number please" she said with some gleamed eyes, I could sense her liking towards Ashar but what about him?
Thinking for some time I calmly replied, "I'll ask him if he's comfortable giving you his number then I'll share it with you okay" As I finished speaking, I found her face scrunched up, she looked irritated, and ignoring her reaction I turned to my book.
My phone made a ping sound when I came out from the wardrobe, I took the phone and saw Ahad's message, it said "My wife" I smiled and texted back "Yes, my dear husband."
I did agree to this marriage because I wanted someone who could protect me from the mistreated behavior my father was going to show to get my mother's property, I as a girl cannot alone fight for myself.
I can't see two brothers fighting just because of me even though my Uncle does not acknowledge him as his brother after his behavior toward me.
I shared everything about why I'm marrying Ahad to him, and he did not mind it, I have developed feelings for him, and I'm glad I did. He is a green forest that I have been looking for my entire life...
The nights went quicker than I thought. My mehndi, and mayo, have been done already, Ashar stayed by my side even though I told him to leave he didn't. He's such a stubborn man... during the entire event, I found Sana's persistence towards Ashar, her trying to initiate the conversation with him while he ignored her the entire time.
Today... it's my barat (wedding) I'm getting ready from the parlor that Auntie has chosen. Ah, I'm so tired of this thing, they are too slow, does bridal makeup take this much time? How can a girl sit here for hours for just makeup, I was getting irritated on my wedding day because of this whole make-up thing.
I heard, "Ay stupid, don't move they are working right," said a man... Ashar. Yeah. He did not leave me alone! Yes, he's here, he came with gajray that Ahad had sent for me, yes Ahad, he sent them and texted, "I saw you wearing those every time you used to visit Do Darya so I thought to send some on our special day to you, looking forward to our meet."
Ashar and I had built a great bond, a sibling duo... it's chaotic to even say we have been knowing each other for like four months, and we argue like we have known each other since our birth....
"I'm going Hayat, this thing is too boring for me to see, I'm going to the lawn, and see if there's anything needed to be done," I asked the lady who was doing my eye makeup to stop and replied, "Ashar, do check if pink and white flowers are used instead of red there, and yeah please try to make the stage a little cagey, you know no child should pluck them out before the wedding ends,"
I had some dreams for my wedding and everyone was happy to fulfill them, I demand and there you go... he nodded, about to move out when Sana came in the room, looking all pretty in her silver lehenga that matched her skin tone and makeup perfectly.
"Can I join you too, I might get bored here waiting for sissy to get ready, please" Giving her beautiful puppy eyes she said to Ashar as he looked at me, nodding my head to him he turned to her and said, "Okay."
I was finally ready, I chose a wine red color lehenga, with its dupatta on the side and in front covering myself properly with it, it looked elegant yet beautiful, and a red with a golden border net veil covering my face from everyone... I am going to the lawn alone, in my car, yes in my car alone.
I had this dream, and no doubt my family supported me, I came out with the help of the helpers and Auntie.
Auntie sat in another car to reach the lawn after getting the gifts from home she got for Ahad, and I sat in my car, driving to the lawn, reciting some surah to keep myself calm.
Reaching the place I waited for Uncle to come and get me, but instead of him Ashar came, him again, my brother which I never had come... and I am not complaining.
"My beloved sister, Masha Allah, even after the make-up you look like a witch." I hit him on the shoulder and looked down, feeling a little self-conscious.
"Hey, I'm just kidding. I can't see your face because of this veil, but I know you're looking the most beautiful anyway!)" He said and side-hugged me...
He helped me to get inside the lawn with Auntie on my side, and I went to the bridal room to sit there, till I got the call to go outside and stay with Ahad on the stage...
AHAD POV:
Getting ready for the wedding I looked in the mirror, wearing the white color sherwani, with my favorite watch I was ready to go.
I called Ashar to find out about Hayat, "Why would I tell you about my sister, mind your business! My sister is getting married, you cheap man!" Ashar said through the phone with a hint of proudness in his voice.
I smiled, shaking my head a little, "For your kind information, your sister is getting married to me only, and I as her groom want to know if she is okay" Getting downstairs, phone attached to my ear I said...
Looking at my three best friends talking to each other, I fake coughed a little and they turned to me, "I'm busy man, don't call me till you reach here!" Ashar cut the call, and I looked at my guys.
"Ready to go?" Sahil asked, and I nodded, making our way out. I sat inside the car and drove off with my guys following behind on their bikes, Hayat would take me to our home.
Yeah, she will! In her car, the desi way to go groom's home has changed now since my wife has some beautiful dreams to fulfill and I as her husband should do everything to fulfill her dreams.
I wanted to ride on my bike to go to the lawn but I don't want anyone else riding it back to my place so I'm going to the lawn with my parents.
Standing on the stage I could see people roaming here and there talking, The media wanted to cover the wedding since I as a young Billionaire had some reputation but who cares, I got no enemy to look after, the deals that I get are met to be mine with high work I present.
I hired ten photographers for the people who attended our wedding since my wife didn't like anyone to click her pictures without her permission, and for this reason, every guest phone camera has been covered... I also hired two photographers who were here to take just our wedding photos.
I was waiting for Hayat patiently, and my friends roamed around the lawn, I didn't know where they had gone, and I couldn't find them and my brother too. Were they all playing hide and seek at my wedding?
Soon, Hayat came with her auntie on her right side. While Ashar was standing behind her, her uncle came up and stood beside the sofa, looking at Hayat with teary eyes. Her face was covered in a veil.
Soon, we sat beside each other, and I whispered, "My wife is looking very pretty today." Forwarding my hand in front of her, looking at my hand she finally held it and replied "You aren't looking any less, my dear husband." I smiled and looked at the people at the front...
We were being photographed now, and her face was still covered in a veil. I am not complaining, though.
"We are here," a scream was heard, and it was from Samir.
"We would like to introduce ourselves to our dear little sissy," Hammad joined.
"Would you like to join our gang sister-in-law?" Here comes Sahil joining them too...
"We are your hubby's long lost brothers, I mean best friends, me and Ahad are diaper buddies and these two joined us when we went to Chicago for further studies, we three would like to add you sissy in our group so we can torcher this man right here for all the daring sins he has done," Hammad said while standing next to me.
"Thank you, my dear brother-in-law, I'll keep the offer in mind," she said and tightened her hold on my hand.
They started to talk about everything in the world, to be specific me and my life, looking at them it felt like Hayat was the officer who was looking for evidence to torcher the criminal, all my friends around here looked like detectives... the good thing was that the criminal was standing right next to them listening to their conversation.
It was time to leave, I could see her getting emotional, caressing her hand a little. I spoke, "I'm with you. Every one step you take, you will find me beside you, I will be your protector forever."
Soon Uncle Auntie came and hugged her, and now she was hiccupping like a little kid that she is... there were not many people Hayat met.
Ashar too came forward and hugged her, Turing towards me he said "Take care of my sister, Bhai Jaan, if you ever make her cry!" He pointed his index finger toward me like he'll kill me.
I shook my head and said, "I feel you have a personality disorder, Ashar."
After talking with everyone, we took our leave, I sat inside the car passenger seat while she sat in the driving seat.
She calmed herself down a bit and started the car. This feels illegal. It looks like I'm going to my bride's house, I thought to myself when I heard Hayat laughing, "You said it aloud, not in your thoughts" she said still driving while others followed us from behind...
My friends and Ashar were on their bikes while I was sitting with Hayat in her car, she looked happy and content.
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