Aslam o alaikum guys

Hoorain 's pov:

Fahad took me to the jewelry shop and suddenly a painful memory hit me like a hammer.

"Where are you taking me Aaliyaan we are getting late already we should go home" I whined like a little child but seriously I was so exhausted now.

Aaliyaan stood before a jewelry shop.

We were standing by a window outside the shop because Aaliyaan had no money at that time to buy me that beautiful diamond necklace. It was so beautiful that all my tiredness vanishes in a go.

"It's so beautiful" I said keeping my fingers on window.

"Yes it is, I brought you here to promise you that the day I'll get that money the first thing I'll do is to purchase you this diamond necklace" His eyes were glimmering with hope and happiness.

"Hoor" I was pulled back to reality which was so different from my memories.

"Are you Alright" Fahad asked me with concern. I smiled and nodded.

"Okay so I've selected this diamond ring for you" He showed me the ring which was round cut with little diamonds on whole ring and a blue mesmerizing diamond on the centre. I slowly took the ring in my hand.

"It's beautiful" I said and handed back to Fahad knowing that it would be expensive.

"pack it" Fahad said to shopkeeper.

"Fahad it's looking too expensive, let's go home I don't want to buy it" I whispered in his ear hoping that he would understand but when he didn't listen to me, I kept my mouth shut.

And to be honest it costed him 5 lacs which sucked the breath out of me.

As we were moving back to where Hania and Faraz were, someone bumped into me, no actually he pushed me with his shoulder but not before grasping my hand and then leaving it, I was about to fall when immediately Fahad pulled me into him.

"Can't you see properly" Fahad shouted behind stranger who ignored us and disappeared like speed of light.

We didn't see his face but it all happened just too fast that for a second I was unable conclude anything. To be honest I was scared as hell, Fahad was stroking my hair while hugging me like a protective shield and my eyes were closed.

I was so grateful that Fahad was there with me, otherwise I would have been in the hospital begging for my child's life just because of that stranger who I think was not in senses.

"Are you alright? " Fahad whispered in my ear. Finally I opened my eyes and was embarrassed to know that many people were gawking at us because we were hugging each other in public, not we, only I was hugging him and he was just rubbing my back to soothe me.

We parted away, I was so getting used to him that even his mere hug was affecting me, actually his warmth was something I felt like protection and care in it.

Fahad still didn't left my hand for which I was thankful.

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Today we were so tired, it was 09:00 pm when we reached home, as we had our dinner in a restaurant so Hoorain also went directly in her room, I also ascended to my room but not before instructing Nafeesa to give a glass of milk to Hoorain, I can't take risk on her health anymore.

I just quickly slipped in my night dress and got into covers. As my eyes were about to close, the beep of message on the mobile disturbed me. Reluctantly I saw the message.

It was from unknown number.

I shuddered visibly, all my sleep vanished in a blink. So it was Ahtisham who pushed Hoorain, how can he stoop so low.

I have to keep the tight security around her.

The thought of seeing Hoorain in danger was frightening for me. Anger was swirling in me as I pressed the call icon but his phone was switched off.

Clenching my jaw I got up from my bed and called Awais( security guard).

"Yes sir" He answered the call.

"Awais I want you keep all guards attentive because there might be some problem so please keep your eyes everywhere around the house and one thing don't let anyone enter in the house, not even a begger" I emphasized every word with authority so that he can listen carefully.

"OK sir don't worry we are all alert" he replied.

After disconnecting the call I took my pillow and headed downstairs towards Hoorain's room, I wanted to keep her safe and for that I thought to keep her in my sight.

After knocking four or five times, she opened. I literally felt sorry for disturbing her, but that feeling lasted for a sec because she was looking so innocent and hot in simple shalwar kameez and messy bun from which few hair strands were adoring her beautiful face.

"Fahad?" Her concern pulled me out of my daze.

"Uhh I-I cam--me here to sleep, I mean I couldn't sleep in my room, I mean my room is messy" I was so confused as to what lame excuse should I give her for sleeping in her room. She frowned but still moved aside to let me in.

I inwardly sighed that she didn't question me further. She took steps towards bed and kept a pillow in centre, my heart ached at her action.

We both were in awkward silence, I noticed that her sleep was also vanished like mine.

"I wanna talk to you" I sat on the couch and patted on it sighning her to sit beside me. She obeyed me and sat beside me.

I slowly grabbed her hands.

"First time when I saw you in university, you captured my heart and soul. I started loving you so much that my heart, dreams and thoughts all carried you with me... When you called me first time for the assignment, it was so beautiful day for me that I still remember every single thing that you said to me during that phone call...

It was so devastating for me to know that the girl I loved was the reason for my sister's destruction" She gulped, tears were forming in her eyes, I didn't want her to cry but it was important to talk to her right now.

"I was so hurt and angry at the same time that I loved you and you cheated me in the name of friendship. All that time you were planning with Aaliyaan to get property from Naila. Not for a single time you felt sorry for me and my sister that Aaliyaan was cheating on her in the name of love. You both never thought that how would she feel after being cheated and ruined... I've also hurt you by raping you then forcefully marrying you but I was so absorbed in taking revenge that I forgot that I was also hurting you I was also destroying you. ... We both have damaged eachother so much that now I want us to keep peace with past and move on.... I love you so much Hoorain and please don't get me wrong, I'm not here to take advantage of your body but I want you to be comfortable with me and take a step in our relationship for the sake of our child. I know you don't love me but I'll try my best to win your heart" I waited for her response, when she didn't give me any answer I stood up with heavy heart and layed down on the other side of bed. After several minutes bed dipped beside me but I didn't turn around, my eyes started drooping and sleep consumed me.

Days passed by and we both were ignoring each other. I was regretting for my actions so that's why it was difficult for me to make eye contact with and talk to him.

I was crying from inside for hurting him because he was also not talking to me but it was clear that he was hurt because of my behavior. He never left my side in these few days except for going to office, otherwise he was stuck to my side and was silently taking care of my health and everything. He also shifted in my room which I didn't mind because it was his house but the thing which ripped my heart apart was that he was sleeping on couch instead of bed.

I don't know what had happened to me, it were pregnancy hormones or what but at first I was seeking his forgiveness then I was not forgiving him and now that he had realised me that we both were on fault, I was regretting for not taking a step forward towards him, although I really wanted him to embrace me, I really wanted to be with hin but something was holding me back from talking to him, from showing him that I had started liking him and that was regret.

"Ma'am your makeup is done" I faintly nodded at this girl who was confidently looking at me for doing her best on my makeup.

I looked on the mirror and I was awestruck. She had done the amazing job. Since I was not feeling well so Fahad called the makeup artist at the home, I thought I would look mess today but I was so wrong.

Smokey eye makeup, bright red lipstick with orange tint, correct use of highlighter and blush on, loose soft curls, beautiful black Saree , I was inwardly complimenting myself.

"Did you like the makeup?" She asked, I smiled at her.

"I loved it" She grinned, said thank you and left the room after packing her stuff.

I took out the diamond ring which Fahad gifted me and wore it and then I took out the matching earrings from the drawer. After checking the last time at the mirror, I turned around only to see Fahad standing at the door in black kurta.

He was looking so Handsome just like a model. His hair were gelled back but few strands were resting on his forehead, my hands were aching to set them back and touch his face. These feelings were flipping my heart and I was unable to deny them.

Smirk played on his face which made me come into senses, I looked down and he was slowly taking steps towards me. His each step was making my heart beat faster.

"You are looking beautiful" He whispered in my ear. His minty breath was fanning my neck. I looked at him and to be honest first time in my life I really wanted to drown in these beautiful brown orbs. So many emotions were swirling in his eyes mainly love and gratitude.

He took out the small velvet box from his pocket, he opened and I was amazed at the beautiful fragile and delicate gold necklace. F❤H was written in the centre which was making it more admirable.

"Can I? " he offered, I didn't say anything only turned around towards mirror so that he can adorn me with this necklace.

Gold necklace smoothly slipped around my neck. He gently kissed on my neck which sent sparks through my spine. His lips stayed on my skin for few seconds I also closed my eyes savouring this moment.

With the slight knock on the door we both were pulled back suddenly.

"Yes come in" I noticed the hint of frustration in Fahad's voice and I was blushing so hard that I quickly rushed towards bathroom. It was Nafeesa's voice. Maybe we were getting late.

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