Hazerin Nazerin... Dekhti ankhoo aur parhne walo ko Mera Salaam...

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تم جو ہنستی ہو مستانہ کنول لگتی ہو

میر کا شعر ہو غالب کی غزل لگتی ہو

سنگ مرمر سے تراشا ہوا شفّاف بدن

سانس لیتا ہوا ایک تاج محل لگتی ہو۔۔۔

Tum jo hansti ho mastana kanwal lagti ho

“Meer” ka Shair ho “Ghalib” ki ghazal lagti ho

Sang-e-mar mar se tarasha hua shaffaf badan

Sans leta huwa ek TAJMAHAL lagti ho ....

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"Rumi... Roshane... Go and get the sweet platters... Sabka muh meetha karwao,"

Her Tayi Ammi words feel like a blessing to her ears, because the whole ceremony, the man standing behind her and the baby in his arms keep pushing her buttons.

After the fifth attempt on getting her attention by the two people standing behind her, Rumi gave up. She just turned around and glared at them, Azlaan only smiles while amal giggled getting everyone's attention.

She sighed in relief as she grabbed her sister's arm and dashed away while the duo who enjoyed tormenting her pouted sadly.

"Come Roshi,"

"Oye... main bhi Aya,"

"No!"

Like always the twin's sync response shocked him. He put a hand on his chest as he moved back to his spot.

"Yeah, go... but don't talk like that again,"

"Like what,"

This time he cringed back, while the twins smirked at him evilly. They always do this, just to make him uncomfortable. Everyone laughed at their interaction, giving the perfect moment for the newly wedded to lock eyes.

Zubaria can't take the intensity of his gaze anyone and used the bickering as perfect leverage to look away while his eyes were still fixated on her.

"Wicked witches,"

"aww, kabiro is scared,"

"Olaf it's a joke, don't die on us,"

"Tum dono ja rahi ho ke main utho,"

Both girls disappeared like a rocket in the air when Shahbano's words registered. Making everyone laugh again, while Shahwar sulked at the threat against his babies.

People congratulate the families as well as the couple who are lost in their thoughts but meet everyone with fake smiles and nods.

Rumi and Roshane soon came with two sweet platters. Rumi came to Zubaria's side of the curtain while Roshane moved to the other side. Kabir and Yawar had already moved the makeshift curtain away and now everyone can see both sides clearly.

Rumi moved towards her api who sat there with all the elder ladies of their house and they all made Zubaria eat the sweet muttering and mumbling heartfelt blessings under their breath.

Rumi smiled brightly at her Zubi api as she hugged her and take a small piece just for the name of tradition and make Zubaria eat it.

"Congratulations api... May Allah miyan give you all happiness of this world, all peace and love will find your way soon,"

Zubaria smiled a misty smile at her cute baby cousin, and she hugged her again, knowing how all these prayers will have the opposite result. Because Wajeeh Affandi only knew two things, hate and hurt.

"You too my angel, may you find love and peace soon... May you find the right one,"

The clashing of two souls as two eyes locked with each other was missed by the world. The molten chocolate hazel eyes locked with stormy grey looked like a storm in a heated desert.

She quickly looked away as Fazila beghum called her. Azlaan was confused for a moment, he can't read what is going through her brain and it was frustrating for him.

Luckily the baby in his arms keeps him distracted as Amal cups his face and blabbers gibberish.

"Yes, baby... Your Chachi is driving chacho crazy... These beautiful eyes that you share with her will be the death of chacho,"

The words were whispered because Kabir and Yawar still stand beside him but they are busy with their surroundings.

Just as he whispered those words, he saw something that make him smile. She is coming towards him, well she is coming towards where all her cousins stand but he will pretend it's just for him.

"Yawar Bhai,"

Picking one from the platter, Yawar smiled and patted her head as he went to see the dinner arrangements.

"Thanks Rumi... Main ata ho,"

She didn't want to move forward and tried to back out when Kabir's voice stopped her.

"Oye Rumi, there are still people here, do the work completely,"

Rumi closed her eyes, never in her life had she felt so strong an urge to murder Kabir ever. It was always Roshane, well- sometimes it's Rumi too but this boy is calling for her inner murderer.

Turning around as she moved to present more like shove the platter in Kabir's chest, she glared at him who just gulped.

"Araam se Bibi...,"

Picking 3-4 sweets in his both hands, he pouted at her because he can't pick more but he wants more while Azlaan laughed silently at the Joker of their house.

"Kabir... You have 5 seconds to pick whatever you want... otherwise I will take everything away,"

"Ahhh... It's difficult... There are too many options, Give Azlaan Bhai first, I will eenie meenie till then,"

Rumi felt like slamming Kabir's head into the wall or hitting him with the big platter in her hand. He has to put her in the spotlight, if she skips him, her mother and everyone will notice.

But if she stands close to him again, her heart will confuse more. But her inner battle ended when an excited baby try to grab the sweets giggling and almost cause Azlaan to stumble.

"Princess carefully,"

"Amal! Stay still,"

Getting a heart attack that her niece will hurt herself, she stands in front of the man who is busy smiling at the angel who always helps him.

"You have to move forward or something... She can't reach,"

When Amal frowned as she can't reach the platter, Rumi rolled her eyes and moved forward while Azlaan leaned down to help his loyal soldier.

When Amal picked sweets in both her hands, Rumi was going to move away but Kabir again spoke up.

"Arey, Azlaan Bhai ko Toh do... You are very kaamchor Rumi... I will complain about your poor service to Chachi Janam,"

"Tum aj zinda raho ge toh complain Karo ge na kabiro... Ruko tum,"

Kabir dashed away while she glared at him, turning around she looked at the man who was lost in the storm her eyes hold.

This woman is an enigma for him, she can be the cutest, brightest, delicate, and innocent being he has ever witnessed but when poked she can blow your world like dynamite.

"Azlaan Bhai... Meethai,"

And just like that his bubble of thought broke, her words leaving a bitter taste in his mouth.

"I don't eat sweets... Thanks,"

She frowned for a moment, his words sounds weird to her ear. And he just wants to smile, still shocked at how similar she looked to the baby in his arms, just like a perfect miniature of this woman who keeps his world still and captive.

'Alien ha rumi yeh... Bhaag Yaha se,'

Thinking to herself she tried to move away but Amal's blabbering stops her.

"pho... Chi,"

On the other side, dadda ji took the first piece of sweet and put it close to Wajeeh's mouth who just looked at him and then at dadda ji.

"Miyan ji... Apko pata ha mujhe meetha Nahi pasand,"

"Tujhe toh wo bhi Nahi pasand... Shadi Karli na, ab yeh bhi kha le putar,"

The words were supposed to pierce his heart and like always they did their work. He knew his grandfather didn't hate him for hating his granddaughter but still, he can't explain it to him.

Gulping one last time and looking at her who was looking down finding her bare hands far more interesting, he opens his mouth.

"Aye... Yeh hoyi na baat... Shadi Ka lado kha ke halwai ke lado ko inkaar Nahi karte,"

The glare his friend send his way was not at all affecting him. Shahzaib just rolled his eyes at the grumpy man and turned to Roshane.

"Roshane... Come here, give me my gulab jamun, leave this grumpy man... Main Tu Khao ga... Mere yar ki Shadi ha,"

"But Bhai I don't have it... They are probably on Rumi platter,"

Shahzaib pouted first but then smiles brightly as he called for Rumi, getting everyone's attention and making a man glare at him.

"Rumaisa... Do you have gulab jamun there? Please say yes... You know how it's my favorite,"

Rumi smiled at the man's call, he is indeed the kindest person she ever met. Nodding her head as she remembered one or two remaining delicacies. If you have rasgulla, barfi, and gulab jamun on the plate, people will always abandon other sweets and pick one of these.

And since she was already done with her side, she is happy to give the man what he wants.

"Ji zaib Bhai... I have one or two left... Abhi layi, I know they are your favorite, see here it is-,"

She gasped as she looked down and can't find the sweet. She was confused for a moment but the giggling baby again got her attention.

"Acha ha... It's delicious... right Princess?"

She looked at Amal with wide eyes and an open mouth, but then locked eyes with the evil man who was chewing the gulab jamun with a glint in his eyes.

She then noticed Amal's hand also holding half-eaten gulab jamun and she is sure it was not there before. Of course, this man will do something weirdest when she is around.

"Oops- sorry did know you mean this one,"

Azlaan smiled gleefully as he looked at the stunned woman in front of him, and then give a final glare to the man who was looking at him with a curious look.

"Come on princess, let's go and help your Baba... Thanks for the sweet kitten,"

Leaving a stunned Rumaisa as he left with the sugar-high baby in his arm.

"Did you see what I see?"

"Totally...,"

Shahzaib and Roshane looked at each other smirking, everyone might have missed the interaction but three watchful eyes were trained on them.

"Roshi... Baat sun,"

"Coming Olaf,"

"This discussion is not over... Call for a meeting at the secret spot... Get chief it's urgent,"

"Aye, aye captain,"

Giving a small salute to Shahzaib, Roshane smiled and went to Kabir who was glaring at Shahzaib without him knowing.

Still looking at the shocked Rumaisa who got called by her mother, he smiled as he remembered what happened. A mischievous smile adorn his lips as he mumbled to himself.

"Wah Zaib Wah... Ek din main do do Dil jala diye Tu ne... you are breaking your own records man, proud of you,"

He chuckled to himself as he goes back to inform the chief while teasing his friend who looked like he might murder him any minute.

............

She moved toward him with a mischievous smile and he narrowed his eyes just looking at her.

"uh oh... Who is getting tricked or murdered?"

"What do you mean?"

"You are smiling like a Cheshire cat... Which only means one thing, either you finally killed palwashy api... Or you are planning something in that mind of yours,"

She smiled again when she remembered the reason, oh she is so going to use this in her favor but before that, she needs to investigate.

"Chup duffer... If mama hear you, she will murder me before I planned chamak challo demise, and no she is still alive and bitching about everyone to whoever she is calling...and leave whatever is cooking on my top floor, you tell me why I am called here,"

He was still doubtful about her weird behavior for the past few days but then shook his head. He knew she won't do anything big without telling him, or he hopes so.

"Yeah... Give me your phone,"

"Why?"

The question was asked immediately as Roshane looked wide eyes at Kabir who again got shocked at her blunt question.

"You know Roshane you are acting so Sus that I am believing to think that you are hiding something... We always use each other phones... Why the sudden question?"

Roshane gulped as she heard those words, but acted all cool when she act reluctant and rolled her eyes at her bestie.

"Oh please... I am not hiding something... And I asked that question because you have a very expensive and functional phone right in your hand so why mine,"

"Because if you remember correctly Roshane Bibi... You begged Chacho to get you way expensive phone that will get pictures as fine as DSLR... and mama told me to take pictures of Wajeeh Bhai and Zubi api because they denied the cameraman for nikkah ceremony,"

Roshane bit her tongue as she remembers that piece of information. Her heart clenching in fear of Kabir going through her phone and seeing Faizan's messages or getting a response from response since he didn't yet.

But she knew if she doesn't give the phone, Kabir will pester her till the end of the world. So putting all her prayers and her mind at rest, she finally hands him the phone.

"Ok... Fine... But no snooping around,"

"Since when did we have that rule?"

"Since now... Yeah, I am going unlike you Mister I have work,"

"Yeah... Yeah, I won't snoop,"

"Perfect... Here you go... See I am so generous and helpful... Now I am going,"

Kabir rolled his eyes at her words while she give him a cheeky smile, feeling triumphed to survive this talk. She turned away to go back but he called for her.

"Roshi...,"

Looking over her shoulder at her bestie who has a smile that freezes her soul and her heart, she gulps.

"If I find out you are hiding something... I will find you faster than Anna and Olaf finds Elsa...Phir Teri gardan hogi aur mere haath,"

Saying those words he winked at her surprised face knowing he got her where he wants her. Roshane again gulped as she looked at the sky.

"Allah miyan... Bacha Lena aj please,"

"Roshane!!"

"Coming mama,"

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"Zubi Api thodasa left... Wajeeh Bhai at least smile,"

They both glared at the cameraman aka Kabir Hayat Khan who is not leaving them alone and keep pestering for pictures.

After the nikkah, people are escorted to the backyard for dinner, while a few close family friends and family, members stayed behind with the couple.

Zubaria and Wajeeh were seated in the living room, Beenish beghum keep smiling as she rolled cash over their heads and pass them to the servants to keep the evil eyes away from her son and daughter-in-law.

"Kabir bas Karo ab,"

Fazila beghum scolded her youngest who was giving orders to the newly wedded like a professional photographer.

"But mama I am doing what you told me to do,"

"I said 5-6 pictures, Kabir... Poora Photoshoot Nahi Bola tha,"

"They should be glad I am giving my personal time here doing this for only them... that too out of the kindness of my heart so one day they can show these to their kids and tell them stories how their Kabir Mamu is very generous and nice,"

Zubaria blushed deep at his absurd words, while Wajeeh rolled his eyes at the real drama queen of Hayat villa.

She didn't move a single muscle or breath properly since he sat beside her. The body heat and aura from his presence were making her feel things that she thought died years ago.

Out of her peripheral, she can see Wajeeh looking here and there like he is bored out of his mind but he even unintentionally, his presence causes her heart to quiver.

"Chup ho jao besharam...,"

"Hello... Meri koi respect ha ke Nahi... I am just preparing them for the next few days... I am far more kind and thoughtful than those photographers,"

Knowing how true those words are Zubaria already dreaded them, why her family can't just end this today? It's not like she doesn't appreciate what they are doing for her, but her heart is confused and scared.

She closed her eyes and prayed for some miracle to happen and for her to go far away from the man sitting beside her. And just like her prayers got answered, the maid who was serving food and drink, stumbled and the whole tray fell near Zubaria's feet scaring her and ruining her dress.

"Omg...,"

"Allah miyan,"

"Zubi bacha ap thk ho?"

Nodding at her Tayi Ammi question, she looks down and cringed at the mess but her shock was short-lived.

"Are you blind? Who hired her? Kaise kaiso ko kaam pe rakha ha... Look at what you have done, you ruined her my beautiful girl dress. Do you have any idea how expensive this is? Far more expensive than your existence,"

Zubaria was shocked at the incident but her phupho was screaming get her out of it, everyone keep looking at Beenish Affandi like she is an Alien.

Before anyone can say anything, a loud and husky voice speaks, the same voice that has so much power over her body that Zubaria feels like her organs will freeze.

"Stop it, mom... It was an accident, not like she wanted to ruin Zubaria's dress deliberately... Now leave the poor woman alone and don't make a scene,"

"But she ruined-,"

"Mama... Stop now,"

All women looks at him in aw while Beenish beghum just scoffed. The maid smiled in gratitude, shahbano quickly stand up and whisked her away before Beenish started another tantrum.

Zubaria felt like her inside will melt and freeze at the same time, the man who only had bad words and things to say to her, who proved to her that he doesn't have a heart, just saved someone.

'Maybe dadda ji is right, maybe under the hard skin of hate and hurt, there is still a bleeding heart that forgets to beat... Maybe I can make this work,'

She looked at him like he is a mystery but he didn't pay attention to her. Knowing very well that her molten lavas are trained on his skin and setting it on fire, he acted normal.

She was brought out of her thoughts when She heard her daddi maa voice.

"Roshane, Rumi... Come here and help your sister to her room... Zubi go, get clean and change into something,"

Nodding her head as she finally can breathe when both her baby sisters came to her rescue. Her heart can't bear his proximity anymore, it's getting out of control for her.

"Chalein api...,"

She keeps mum as both sisters keep talking as they guide her towards the stairs and away from him, he can still feel her presence beside him as he chased her moving figure with his eyes.

Kabir whistles as he looked at the drama, and how her phupho is getting scolded by his grandmother, chuckling to himself, ready to enjoy the show when the sudden ping of the phone caught his attention.

He was going to ignore it, but when another ping came he got curious. He looked here and there, knowing Roshane went with Zubaria, he opened the message with a mischievous grin.

"Let's see what kind of hide and seek you are playing with me Roshi,"

The smile quickly dissolved as he stares at the screen. Forgetting about the drama and the scolding in the background, he then smirked bitterly when he looked towards the stairs.

"Who will save you and your pretty little neck from me Roshane Hayat Khan?"

No one noticed as two men quietly left the scene and disappeared towards their destination knowing very well what they wanted to do next.

............

"Api you sit here... I will get you the clean dress that mama get for you after the nikkah ceremony... I forget to bring it before,"

"Roshane I will change into something old... Don't worry,"