Nostalgia, a word that is often felt more than used.

Aayan was still in shock. He knew Ruhee was a tough person but her attitude today, he never expected his fairy to become sassy. And damn, he found that hot. And the smooch, that he was not expecting aswell but he will not deny the fact that he loved it and the face Mahir and Hydari had, he wanted to laugh and hug her and speak to her but, he can't.

Currently, Their car was parked in front of Ruhee's home as Aayan was sitting still, staring ahead while Ruhee was fidgeting in her seat. She had no idea what was going on in Aayan's head. She really wanted to know but he can't speak to her.

God, why did my sassy attitude had to pop out like that?

She discreetly looked at Aayan from the corner of her eyes to see his eyes slightly wide. She closed her eyes and signed to herself. She bit her bottom lip.

Should I speak? Well, he can't, so I better.

She took a deep breath and spoke, 'Aayan.' she called him, cautiously. Aayan slowly turned his head towards her. Ruhee closed her eyes in regret cause the look in Aayan's eyes surely resembled surprise.

Should I use surprise or shock?

'I know what you saw was kinda new but what do you expect? They kept saying all rubbish and I couldn't keep shut. I would have talked with them nicely and proved my point but I don't know how the sassy attitude popped up like a mole.' Ruhee speaks non stop, it was clear she was anxious, 'I am not usually like that, it just happe....' Ruhee stopped as she heard her mobile ping.

She took her mobile and saw that she has a text from her husband? She looked at Aayan and found him holding his mobile and staring at her. She kept staring at him and he pointed to her mobile with his eyes. Ruhee looked confused and opened the text.

Husband - Breath, Ruhee.

Ruhee frowned at the text. Soon, another text popped.

Husband - It's okay. Calm down.

'Why are you texting me when I am sitting right next to you?' Ruhee questioned Aayan.

Husband - Because I am not allowed to.

'Oh, yeah. Ammi's command.' Ruhee blurted out.

Husband - You knew!!!!

Ruhee just realized her mistake as she sucked in a breath. She laughs nervously and says, 'I was not supposed to say that out loud.'

Husband - You were wantedly teasing me!!!

'No, I wouldn't say tease, it was more like.... You know..' Ruhee was struggling with her words.

Husband - Teasing.

'Now, teasing is a harsh word but,... Okay fine. I was teasing you.' Ruhee finally admitted.

Husband - Aahaaa! Just wait till we get married.

'Why wait till then? Do what you want right now!' Ruhee said and peeled her eyes from her mobile screen. She stared at Aayan with determination in her eyes. She was determined, but she had no idea what he was going to do. Aayan turned to look at her and just stared at her. And then, Aayan moved so fast that Ruhee had no idea what just happened, but her eyes were as wide as soccer ball. Why? She just felt pressure on her lips, some kind of soft push.

Did he just... Did he....

Ruhee just stared at Aayan wide eyed while he was looking ahead with mischief in his eyes and smirk on his lips.

He... He..

A ping from her mobile made Ruhee to look back at her mobile. She opened the text and read it.

Husband - Your parents must be waiting.

Ruhee nodded her head in a robotic way and got out, not even once glancing back at Aayan. As soon as she got out, Aayan ignited the engine and drove away. Ruhee just stood there, in front of her house gate with a stunned expression and mobile in hand. Her body was tingling all over.

He... Did he.. He just..

Ruhee looked at her mobile as a notification popped up. She opened the text.

Husband - Revenge taken!!

Ruhee's eyes went even wider as it registered in her head. She quickly turned around and stared at the direction Aayan had just left. Her entire face heated up.

He did!!!! He just did!!!

Ruhee's mother opened the door and a stunned Ruhee walked in. She was still flabbergasted. Her face was red and her mother was worried, 'Ruhee, your face is all red, are you okay, dear?' her mother asked her. Ruhee nodded her head, 'Are you sure? What happened?' Mahira questions her still unsure.

Oh nothing, Ammi. Your son-in-law just kissed me!!!!!!!

Of course, Ruhee didn't say that out loud. She just shook her head and went into her room to scream in her pillow.

It was 3 am now and Ruhee had woken up from her deep slumber.

Thirsty.

She reaches out to her bedside to pick up her water bottle, but the bottle was empty. Ruhee signs heavily and gets off the bed. She walks out the room and mindlessly walks into the kitchen. She fills up her water bottle and takes a huge gulp. As the water enters her mouth and goes down her dry throat, Ruhee signs in satisfaction.

Now, she was awake. She switched the lights off in the kitchen and goes out. She was just a few feet away from her room when she saw lights on in the living room.

Abba didn't sleep yet?

Her father was used to watching Television till late night but Ruhee couldn't hear the sound of the television. She frowned and walked to the living room. She was right, her father had not slept yet. He was sitting in the living room and looking at the wedding card? Emaan Shariff was swiping his thumb smoothly over his daughters name in the wedding card with a pleasant smile on his face.

Ruhee walked to her father and slowly sat next to him. Emaan Shariff knew who it was, yet he did not look at her, 'What are you doing here so late, Abba? How many times have I told you not to stay up so late? You never listen to me. Later, you'll complain about body ache and head aches.' Ruhee scolds her father. Her father's smile just grows a little wider, 'Do you like the card so much? You designed it, so why keep looking at it?'

Yes, Emaan Shariff had designed it. He was in that business, so why wouldn't he take the opportunity of designing his precious daughters wedding card, 'I am not looking at the card, but at your name which comes along with "weds".' Ruhee frowned in confusion. Her father turned to look at his daughter, 'Why you looking at my name?' Ruhee asks.

'I was doing all the preparations with the hall to the decorations but, it never felt real.' he began. He looked at the card, 'But looking at this card, with your name on,..' he takes a deep breath and looks at his daughter, 'It just sunk in that my naughty brat is getting married soon.' there was little moisture forming in his eyes. Ruhee's face softened.

Oh, Abba.

Ruhee's father takes a deep breath in and places his on hand on her head, smoothing her hair with love and adoration. Tears were now visible in Ruhee's eyes. Her father gave her a toothy smile, 'I wonder who will yell at me for my carelessness when you are gone.' her father says. Ruhee let's out a laugh with tear stained eyes as she looked at her father.

Ruhee sniffs in her tears, 'Don' t worry, I will tell Sana to call me. I can scold you over the phone.' she says, 'What about my medicines and tea? You know, my daughter makes the best tea.' her father says, 'Sana can give you your medicines and Ammi used to make you tea before, she can do it again.' Ruhee says, 'Who will tell me if the shirt looks good on me or wipe away the excess powder off my tan face?' he asks again, voice getting heavier, 'Ammi, bhaiya and Sana can also do that.' Ruhee says looking at her hand, not wanting her dad to see her tears.

'And what if I miss my Ruhee?' Ruhee looks up at her father as a traitorous tear escapes, 'I don't think anyone can substitute that.' her father says, his voice heavy as stone. That's it, Ruhee fell into her father's arms as he hugged her to his chest. Emaan Shariff swallowed in his tears and spoke as he rubbed his daughters back, 'Be a good girl, take care of your new family and don't be so naughty, only your father can handle that.' he says and Ruhee laughs in his arms and nods her head. Her father also nods his head with pleasant smile and tearful eyes.

No matter how close a daughter is to her mother, the relation that she shares with her father is on another level. I think that's why it's said,

What am I gonna do with out my Abbu?

Ruhee hugged her father closer.

I really am getting married!