Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. I know I was suppose to publish long back but my mind wasn't working.

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After getting ready Hoor came to living only to find all the musketeers sprawled here & there. By now Ahmer & Safiya also joined them.

Mumbling salam she sat throwing Fajar's legs away who was taking the whole couch.

All of them seeing their Bhabijaan enter sat up straight.

"Kaisi hai Bhabijaaaaaan." Ahmer asked extra sweetly earning a glare from Zaydan who came after her.

"Kitni baar kaha hai mujhe bhabi mat bola karo." Hoor said irritatedly while Zaydan was happy seeing everyone addressing her through him.

"Kyu na kahe bhabi. Aap meri wife hai to in bandaro ki Bhabi hui na." Zaydan said looking at her.

While they snickered when Zaydan called them monkey. Hoor got embarassed at his sentence.

"Apki wife banne k pehle bhi ham kuch the. Pehle to ye log hame Hoor kehte the ab kyu bhabi kahe." She retorted.

"Lekin pehle ki baat or thi." Zaydan tried to reason with her.

"Pehli ki baat or thi to pehle ye log hame behen mante the fir kya ye log apko jijaji kahe?" She said furiously making everyone burst into fits of laughter.

Zaydan looked at her with wide eyes. While all of them were enjoying witnessing his new side with mischieve on their faces. Hoor had really done her magic on him.

"Bhai apka reception ka kya plan hai?" Safiya asked excitedly.

"Ladkiii." Ali put his hand on his open mouth acting shocked. "Abhi aj hi to shadi se sukun mila hai. Tumhe or functions ki padi hai."

Zaydan looked at Hoor on the mention of reception. Hoor looked away from his penetrating gaze but the longing expression in her eyes couldn't go unnoticed by him.

"Tumhara college kab se start ho raha hai?" Fajar asked Hoor noticing the thickness in the atmosphere.

"Next week se..." she trailed off & took a glance at Zaydan. But than remembered about Zara. She didn't even know about her marriage & will surely create a fuss out of it.

"Aao chalo carrom khelte hai." Ahmer exclaimed. He didn't even completed his sentence when Ahmed & Azhar took their places near carrom board hurriedly, Ahmer & Ali on their tails.

Fajar & Safiya began to play ludo while Hamza & Haider brought chess leaving Hoor & Zaydan out of the group.

Hoor looked at him who stood up & came to sit beside her like very close to her sneaking an arm around her waist and doing something in his phone.

Hoor slapped his hand making him look at her. She gestured towards Hamza & Haider who were sitting just in front of them while glaring at him.

Zaydan smirked at her and pulled her closer with his hands again in contact with her waist. Startling when he pinched her above her kurti she stood up gaining everyone's attention.

"Ummm woo...hame chess me bhot maza aate hai ham apki help karte hai." She said turning towards Hamza and sat beside him on carpeted floor. Followed by her Zaydan also joined Haider opposite to her.

To say Zaydan was astonished would be an understatement. She was expert in chess. Very effortlessly she was guiding Hamza and were on 4th game in line.

"Maine nahi khelna." Haider whined. "Ye cheating hai. Bhai ap to expert the na chess me." He turned to Zaydan. "Bhabi ko hara nahi sakte..." his sentence stucked in his throat earning a glare from Zaydan.

"Dafa ho yaha se. Mai batata hu kaise khelte hai chess." Zaydan took Haider's seat.

Hamza looked gaped at him already afraid of playing with him when Zaydan shot him a glare clearly telling him to get lost with his eyes.

Hoor took Hamza's place excitedly. By now everyone was shocked seeing Zaydan actually "playing" something. Everyone gathered around them hooting for Hoor knowing their Zaydan bhai was national level champion in chess in high school.

But all their thoughts drifted away when Hoor effortlessly started playing killing his chess pieces in the process. She would play without even thinking while Zaydan took minutes to play his move.

"Bhaiii ap kahi bhabi ko jitana to nahi chahte???" Ahmer's voice distracted Zaydan earning a hard glare through him making him shut up. While everyone knew Hoor didn't need anyone to win chess.

"Check & mate."

And ladies & gentlemen Zaydan lost in chess for the first time in his life that too by his beloved wife.

"Yayyyyyyyyy..."

Hoor shouted followed by everyone making Zaydan shut his ears.

"Finally bhai ko kisine chess me haraya." Hamza cheered for Hoor.

Seeing her smile ear to ear Zaydan smiled a little too. He wasn't feeling offended but was feeling happy to see her happy.

"Bhaiii hame party deein apki begum ki jeet ki khushi me." Safiya shook him out of the thoughts.

"Or apki haar ki khushi me." Haider mumbled but was listened by Hoor glared at him.

"Kya kaha apne?" She screeched.

"Sorry bhabi. Sorry. Galti se nikal gaya." Hoor suddenly laughed at his expression indicating her acting.

"Hayee allah bhai kam the ghurne k liye k ab ap bhi bhai k jaise gurne lagi ho." He said keeping his hand on chest & falling dramatically.

"Chalo nikalte hai. Sham hone wali hai. Jaate jaate pizza khila dunga." Saying Zaydan got up followed by everyone. Hoor went to pack her bag. After she was done she turned around to look at the room. This room was the witness of their confession, of the start of their new lives. They surely bonded few days ago but last night their hearts accepted each other.

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Life was no fairytale. They settled in a comfortable routine. She was getting used to address as Zaydan' wife. Zaydan was trying his best to make up to his mistakes. She forgave him wholeheartedly but his actions would melt her heart even more for him. They were taking their relationship at slow pace & were enjoying every bit of it. With love blooming around her Hoor began to glow in happiness burning around the evils around.

It has been two weeks since her college started & nearly 3 weeks since her marriage. Her college was organising farewell after a week for last year students. Speaking of which Zaydan didn't listened to her when she ordered him to drop her away from college and now her marriage was a fresh gossip lurking around.

Hoor remembered Zara's reaction when she told her she got married. Without thinking anything Zara ran after her with a book in her hand to strike it at Hoor because according to her she should have been first on the list for Hoor's wedding. Hoor slightly laughed at how Zara colloided with Hamza in the process of their run making him fall on his butt. But after seeing her he kept looking at her in the same position he fell as if seeing the most beautiful thing in the world.

Speaking of Zaydan, he proved to be the best husband she could ever ask for. He has been sweetest and didn't rushed to things with her. He was giving her all the time she needed. But he was very stressed now a days. After the reception night's incident he was being extra carefull with her. He didn't allowed her to go anywhere alone. Her old phone was still with him & she wouldn't dare to ask it back as he bought her new phone same as his just in golden color as his was black.

No matter how much she assured her beloved husband that she will be safe but he didn't want to take any risk.

She break out of her riverie when an arm sneaked around her waist from behind and the intruder kept his head on her shoulder hugging her from behind.

She knew who it was from the familiarity she felt and the scent that lured engulfed her.

"You didn't sleep till now?" Zaydan asked snuggling his nose in her neck making her squirm feeling ticklish.

"You got late today?" She asked instead.

"Hmmm..." He calmed himself inhaling her feminine scent snuggling more into her tightening his hold on her waist.

"What happened Zaydan?" She asked when he didn't said anything for long. Turning around in his arms she faced him.

"No matter how much I thank you it will be less." Hoor could sense the reatlessness in his voice.

"Zaydan???" She cupped his cheeks. "What are you talking about?" She asked coaxing him a little.

"You trust me na?" He asked again.

"Ap aazma ke dekhle." She said looking in his eyes.

"I am sorry Hoor. Because of me your life is in danger."

"You didn't moved on from that night? Right?" Hoor asked.

"Hooooriyaaa...we have to be careful. If he didn't do anything till now he is planning something big." Saying he hugged her tightly. "I can't lose you." Hoor was shocked feeling his tears wetting her shirt.

"Zaydan. Come sit here." She handed him glass of water and sat beside him.

"Ap kyu aisi baate kar rahe hai? We have just got together. And we have long way to go Zaydan." She whispered taking his hand in hers.

"Promise?" He asked like a child asking for his favourite toy.

"Promise." Whispering she layed her head on his shoulder.

Her heart broke seeing him in this condition. But she have to be strong for him.

She didn't knew what destiny beholds for them but she sent thousands of prayers towards her creator to help her in keeping her family together.

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Next day came with a new hope. Jahangir's were sitting on breakfast table when Rasheda's voice distracted them.

"Aao aao Aadil beta." She was welcoming someone in the dining area.

"Ye mere bhanja hai. Aadil. Yaha kuch kaam se aya tha to maine kaha hamare sath hi rahega." She excitedly said making Ali to choke on his food.

Ahmed & Azhar quickly got up saying they were getting late.

While Hamza, Haider & Ali gulped down the breakfast with high speed and left followed by Ahmer & Safiya.

"Aadil aao beta breakfast karlo." Rukhsar said glaring at the direction where her beloved kids left ignoring their guest royally.

"Ji aunty." He said and sat in front of Hoor & Zaydan.

"Hii." Aadil said to Hoor but before she could reply Zaydan replied him with a curt nod.

"Assalamualaikum." Making him embarass in front of everyone. "Hoor chalo late ho raha hai."

Zaydan could easily detect some bad wibes from him. He wasn't the one he was pretending to be. Not wanting to leave Hoor in his presence he got up wiping away his mouth followed by Hoor.

"To apka naam Hoor hai?" Her actions stopped at his question.

"Hooriya for you. Hooriya Zaydan. Or mai Zaydan Jahangir. Meet you afterwards. Come on Hoor." Saying Zaydan took Hooriya's hand in his & left.

They reached the college making every eye to turn to them. Being in the top list of gossips now a days they were playing perfect role in burning jealous hearts.

"Today I will take you to office directly." He whispered.

"And why is that?" She asked.

"Because I don't want that bastard to get a chance to talk to you."

"Language Zaydan sahab language." She said while chuckling a little. "I have to get a dress for farewell."

"We will go after office." She just nodded. "By the way what is the dresscode?" He asked while taking a turn in the corridoor.

"Saree..." she trailed off when she reached her class. "Okay Allah hafiz. I will meet you in parking after college.

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"Yaaaaar maine nahi jana ghar." Haider slumped on the bench in college's garden.

"Maine bhi nahi jana." Ali followed him resting his head on Haider's slumped form.

"Pehli baar aya hai wo. Kitna bura hoga?" Hamza asked referring to Aadil.

"Tujhe pata nahi hai kya. Or yeh achanak se kaha se agaya. Abhi tak to kabhi mu mod ke nahi dekha k tayi zinda bhi hai ya nahi or ab..." Haider said.

"They are real snakes in human form. I think he surely is here with some motive. Pata haina Rasheda Tayi ne pehle to kabhi yeh Aadil ka zikr nahi kiya." Ali said.

"I am already getting bad wibes." Haider said with horrified expression.

"Band karo tum dono drame." Hamza smacked their heads. "Chalo ghar par. Bhot bhuk lagi hai." Stating he literally dragged them out of the college.

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"Hoor ap mere cabin me jaiye. I have to discuss something with Baba." Zaydan said pointing towards his cabin.

Jahangirs doesn't fails to amaze Hoor. She was enchanted by the building' exterior and she sure was excited to see Zaydan's cabin. Everybody was looking at her with curious eyes. Their Boss has first time ever brought some girl to office and was acting actually "gentle" with her.

She stood infront of his cabin with stupid grin on her face. CEO in bold letters was written engraved in frame. She was the wife of CEO. That feeling itself was so exquisite.

Turning the knob down she opened the door. Stepping inside carefully she left the door which closed automatically. Still standing near the door she memorised each and every feature of his cabin.

A perfect lavish interior was giving beautiful look to his office. Table was itself designed unique. With white chair completing the look of cabin. Brown walls was again a shock to her as she expected full black interior just like their room.

She sat on his white plushed chair & roamed her hand on his table. He must have sat here, touch this table, the feeling itself was anticipating to her.

Her chain of thoughts broke when she heard a click and Zaydan entered inside in all his glory. She couldn't grasp the thought that this man with whom she was in love with extremely was hers.

Zaydan looked at her who has the audacity to sit on HIS chair without HIS permission but his heart didn't seem to mind.

"Don't you know how to knock?" She asked him in heavy voice mimicking his personality. He smirked at her daring.

"Oooh. I am really sorry Ma'am. I didn't knew someone was in MY cabin." He said acting scared.

"It is MY husband's cabin & I can be here whenever I want." Hoor was trying hard to control her laugh.

"O really? But your husband is quiet busy so I thought of taking your advantage while he is away." Hoor gaped him like a fish when she listened his sentence & winked at last.

"If my husband will know about us your existence will extinct." Now it was Zaydan's turn to be shocked.

Coming around the table he circled her chair towards him & keeping his hand on both the armrest leaned towards her.

"But I wouldn't mind though taking your advantage in front of your husband." He pecked her forehead and looked directly at her eyes. Pulling his tie down she as usual reciprocated his kiss.

Grinning ear to ear he moved away from her and sat on the chair opposite to her.

"You know. I don't allow anyone to sit on my chair even though Ali begged me once." He said leaning back on the chair and keeping his face on his fist.

"I don't need your permission." She stated making him laugh wholeheartedly.

"You look more beautiful when you laugh." Keeping her both hands on the table she kept her chin on it.

Zaydan raised his perfect eyebrow at her still smiling. "Beautiful?" He asked.

"Yes...beautiful, handsome, pretty, hot..." she instantly kept her hands on her mouth when she uttered that word. Cute blush adjorning her face. Zaydan mirrored hee position & kept his face just in front of her on the table.

"I am hungry." She moved back whispering. Zaydan looked at her knowing her daring self turned into shy self.

"On a serious note, I am going to business trip tonight."

"What???" She looked surprised at him. Her smile fading away.

"We have farewell next week. You won't be there?" She asked slowly.

"I will take maximum 3-4 days. Hopefully I will come before."

"Okay..." she trailed off. Zaydan noticed her every expression but didn't comment anything.

Hoor didn't have good feeling with his trip, but shrugged it off.

Zaydan ordered noodles for her and she began to have it in silence.

Noticing him look at her she offered him with her spoon. He held her extended hand and took a bite still looking at her making her blush. She than simultaenously feed herself & him.

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Rasheda was hell bent upon keeping Aadil in the house while Shahana begum opposed to the idea.

"Lekin Ammi problem kya hai isme. Jab Nusrat ki bhanji yaha reh sakti hai to mera bhanja kyu nahi?"

"Wo ladki hai Rasheda. Hamare ghar me or bhi ladkiya hai. Or jawan ladke ka yaha rehna munasib nahi. Or rahi baat Hoor ki to uske wajah se kabhi hame koi taklif nahi hui. Wo hamesha apne lehaz me rahi hai."

"Mai kuch nahi janti. Mera bhanja pehli baar is mulk me aya hai. Mai use nahi keh sakti k kahi bahar jaakar rahe."

"Thik hai. To usse kaho hamare ghar ki ladkiyo se dur rahe or apni had me rahe yaha rehna hai to. Hame agar pata chala uski koi bhi ulti sidhi harkat ka to mujhse bura koi nahi hoga." Pointingly saying Shahana begum dismissed her.

Rasheda was fuming in anger. She was blinded by her anger. Her hatred for Hoor increased ten folds.

She entered her room to see Naimal sitting on her bed.

"Ammi mai bata rahi hu. Hoor ko gayab kare scene se. Mai or nahi bardasht kar sakti use. Zaydan sirf mera hai. Agar apne kuch nahi kiya to mai bata rahi hu mai uski jaan lelungi." Naimal shouted on top of her lungs.

"Fikar mat karo. Ab aisi baazi ladi hai maine k ye log jo Hoor Hoor kar rahe hai na dhakke maar ke bahar nikalenge." Rahseda said with determination.