Hooriya and Ahmer reached the venue at time. Hooriya got busy in double checking the decorations and Ahmer was blowing the balloons for the kids while cracking lame jokes.

Hoor came towards Ahmer after finishing her work and guests was about to arrive. Ahmer had a balloon in his mouth in the process of blowing after reching its peak he was about to take out the balloon from his mouth when Hoor brust the balloon with the extra pin of her hijab and it got bursted on his mouth.

Ahmer got startled at the sudden burst and was looking at Hoor with red face because of the burst with open mouth. All the kids along with Hoor started laughing loudly on him.

"Rukooo zara tum abhi batata hu." Ahmer said and ran after her who already started running away from him.

They were running like kids after each other. All the guest were staring at them amusedly. Hoor ran towards gate while looking back to see where Ahmer was when she colloided with a hard body. She stumbled but the person in front got her balance. Her face paled as the very familiar scent engulfed her. She looked up to see him who was looking at her intensly. They were soo close to each other that if one of them moved there nose would colloid.

She at once retreated her hands back which he was holding for her support from her elbows as Ahmer came panting and stopped near them catching his breath.

"So...sorry hamne dekha nhi apko."

She apologised immediately to which he only nodded his head. The color of her eyes which appeared golden brown if looked closely was still fresh in his mind making him hazy.

She then greeted all of them who appeared from behind him.

"Chaal chalan to dekho iske. Nayi jagah naya sheher or aate se hi ladko par dore dalna shuru. Ye middle class ladkiyo ki yahi problem hai."

She turned into stone on hearing those words from none other than Rasheda (Naimal's mother).

"Rashedaaaa. Yaha tamasha mat lagao." Shahana begum scolded her daughter in law.

"Kya" Rasheda scoffed "mai tamasha laga rahi hu ya yeh."

"Wo sirf ek accident tha." Rukhsar also sided Hoor.

"Aree ap log aise kyu khade hai andar aye." When Ibrahim's mother came they all smiled at her and entered inside.

Hoor was still standing there with her back towards Zaydan staring in the space as flashback started running infront of her eyes but she shook her head and shrug off the thoughts and turned towards her gang who were buzzing around her telling her to relax.

"Hoor are you okay?"

"Don't think about her."

"Hey she is like that only don't let her effect you." And many more...

She just smiled at them with gratitude when Ahmer came infront of her with the series of complaints.

"First you told me to eat my stomach full, then you made me come with you here 2 hours earlier, than you left me with that kids for blowing them balloon and that balloon you burst that balloon in my mouth and now when you should apologise to me you apologised to bhaiiii." He completed his little complaint session with wide eyed expression.

"You deserved it because you irrtated me with your useless rant when I returned home earlier tired as hell." She told him faking an angry expression.

Zaydan was looking at them with a slight smile who were successfull in distracting her from the argument taken place a while ago.

"Bacho ajao andar ya wahi party karne ka irada hai." They all moved inside upon hearing Ibrahim's mother's voice.

"Khane me non-veg hai...biryani, kebab, chicken chilli or or..."

Hoor was whispering in Ahmer's ear. And he was looking horrified at the information not able to take the information he fainted dramatically. Hoor heard a thud sound behind her and turned around only to find Ahmer fainted on ground. All of them turned around on the sound and gathered around him when Hoor pointed towards her lips with index finger telling them to be quiet.

With that she sat down in sitting position beside Ahmer and all of them followed her steps and raised her hand in dua giggling slightly.

"Acha khasa ladka tha bichara Ahmer khane k gam me mara gaya." Haider said dramatically.

Ahmer who was waiting for their reaction with closed eyes waited, but didn't listened a bit sound around and was going to open his eyes when he heard Haider's voice. Horrified he opened his eyes only to see them sitting around him and praying dua e magfirah for him.

"Begairaton mara nhi hu mai."

With wide eyes he at once got up and yelled. Everyone rolled on the ground laughing their heads offf.

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After the party Jahangirs went back except Zaydan and his parents because Hoor was still not free to go. Being the incharge she had to wait till taking down all the decorations.

"Ammi!" Zaydan called his mother who was sitted with Ibrahim's family. "Ap log jaye mai Hooriya k liye ruk jata hu."

Junaid was about to decline his offer wanting to spend sometime with his friend but Rukhsar at once agreed with him without thinking.

After waving them off Zaydan stood at the door gazing at her who was busy in garden ordering around the workers. He noticed how she faked the happy expression all along the function. He knew she was hurt deep inside not because of his chachi's words because she didn't let anyone's words effect her except her closed one's but because of the memories that would have engulfed her because of that words.

"I think I know her more than she knows herself".

He thought to himself because since that fatefull night she was constantly on his mind all the time. Even when she was not around or even when she was in front of him it was impossible for him not to notice her every move her every action as if reading her soul just like now he was gazing at her continuously not caring about anyone but her.

"Ye wahi hai na." He got startled on Ibrahim's voice who stood beside him.

"Ha wahi hai." He replied still gazing at her remorsefully.

"Don't let her go Zaydan. Not this time."

Zaydan scoffed at his friend's words.

"Kis haq se roku use. Jab wo chahti thi jab to na rok saka use ab mai chahu bhi to wo nhi rukegi."

"Abhi bhi der nhi hui hai Zaydan. Abhi bhi waqt hai tumhare pas. Kambakht 1 bar ye waqt nikal gaya na to zindagi bhar pachtaoge. Maafi manglo usse. Batado use apne dil ki baat." While patting his back Ibrahim tried to make him understand.

"Itna easy nhi hai Ibrahim itna easy nhi hai." He tiredly said while rubbing his face.

"Maafi mangna har kisi ki bas ki baat hoti bhi nhi hai Zaydan. Zindagi tumhare liye nhi rukne wali. Tum na sahi Allah k pas or bhi options hoge uske liye." Zaydan glared at him who tried to make him see some sense.

Zaydan opened his mouth to say something when Ibrahim beat to him still looking at him but turned towards her at last.

"Hii Hooriya...ho gaya apka kaam."

"Jii ho gaya. Ap check kal office bhijwa dijiyega."

"Huh. Ab to rishtedari nikal gayi hai koi concession nhi milega." He said playfully while eyeing Zaydan.

"Yeah yeah want to make my first project last?" She also playfully replied. They both laughed slightly. Hoor can feel his gaze on her even if she was not looking at him. A shiver ran down her spine with the intensity of his gaze.

"Ham aunty ko bula kar late hai."

She tried to distract herself.

"Wo chale gaye." His gruff voice reasonated in the silence of the night. "Ap hmare sath jayegi." She just nodded her head.

He shook hands with Ibrahim and began to walk to the gate followed by her. Ibrahim just shook his head at his friend's antics. He was hopelessly in love with her but to stubborn to confess to himself.

Hooriya without saying anything sat in the passenger seat. He also started the car without saying anything. Awkward silence fell upon them. Hoor rolled down her window and placed her head on window's sill. Starting of rain caused water droplets to fall on her face making her excited. She loved rain. A drop on sand and pleasant petrichore surrounded them. She inhaled the fresh air tiredness long forgotten.

He was taking glances at her form time to time. How peacefull was she looking enjoying the nature. He didn't wanted to disturb her peacefull form but this was the only chance to talk to her.

"Hooriya!!!" He called her with so much intensity in his voice that any one would melt on his thick honey like voice.

Hooriya looked at him startled as if she realised he was also present there with her in the same car.

"I wanted to talk to you." He further said when didn't get any response from her. He didn't dared to look at her when he knew she was already looking at him. He don't want to get lost in that honey like eyes again.

"Yes?" She asked softly. Not having a heart to deny him.

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Author's note:

Things are getting fishy, don't you think?

What do you think about Ahmer?

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