Asmara dialled Hashim's number Hashim picked up the call:"yes Ms.Asmara?"

Asmara:"How are you?"

Hashim:"I am good...are you fine?"

Asmara:"Yes I am..."

Hashim:"what are you doing then?"

Asmara:"nothing...I am very sad today...!"

Hashim:"why?"

Asmara:"I don't even know why is it so....its so strange feeling,I can't describe it."

Hashim hummed in response.

Asmara:"Hashim?"

Hashim:"Asmara just relax and don't let this situation get on your nerves....stay calm!"

Asmara:"Hashim I don't know how to tell about this wedding to Sana...how will she react?"

Hashim:"you are tensed because of this?"

Asmara:"hmm!"

Hashim:"tell her on call...what's the big deal and she will be happy to attend her bestie's wedding....

Asmara listen to me now carefully...you know what type of relation we share,no one else know anything about our bonding,our friendship and all that except us and it is our personal space...our private life which we should not share with anyone.If anybody,any of your friend talks about your personal space,you should not let them invade in it,just tell them that you don't need any suggestions on our relation.You are getting my point Asmara?"

Asmara hummed in response.

Hashim:"good...you know its been a year since we are married and we are happy in our married life...so there is no need for any lecture on "The Happy Married Life" or "How to please your husband"...ok,I am repeating this again to you that you are not going to listen to these type of things!"

Asmara:"ok but why are you so concerned?"

Hashim:"because its a matter of concern,I don't want you to get tensed with all the people's nonsense...the lecture they would give will spoil my innocent butterfly's peace and I don't want that....but you will listen to whatever your mama says because she is your true friend,your proper guide!!!"

Asmara:"ok Hashim!"

"Hashim you wanted to tell something to me...what is it???"

Hashim:"I just told you...nothing else!"

Asmara:"ok!"

Hashim:"sleep now...don't think too much...just feel free and sleep,I'll call you in the morning...

Bye!"

Asmara:"bye!"

!!!

Hashim woke up due to Wali's call.

Hashim:"umm..hello..who is this?"

Wali:"Idiot wake up....I am coming to your house,You will not be spared today!"

Hashim:"what happened Wali?"

Wali:"why didn't you tell me about your wedding...you are such an idiot!"

Hashim:"are you not happy?"

Wali:"its your wedding not mine...why would I be happy?"

Hashim:"not happy for me??"

Wali:"Mr.Hashim you are still sleepy...go take bath and freshen up,I am on the way.

And the call disconnected.

Hashim got up from bed,after almost 30 minutes when he came back after freshening up,he saw Wali was sitting on the bed.

"You are here?"Hashim asked

"Yes Mr.Hashim...come we will go for shopping,your sherwani and reception suit...we have to buy so let's move"Wali said getting up from bed.

Hashim nodded and they went for shopping.

Asmara and her family also got busy in shopping as it was tuesday and so much work was needed to be done by friday evening.

Asmara's POV

I am too much tired due to such a hectic day....it was my mehndi and we all had so much fun.Sana also came...she was very happy for me when I told her about the wedding....and she is repeating only that you will be the best bride ever.

Now,I am lying on the bed with this monster sister of mine....although she is a monster but i'll miss her and mama...how will I live without her...my house,I don't want to leave it....Here are all the memories of me....my baba,my mama,Sara and my most beautiful memories with my Zaid bhai.....I miss him so much.

Thinking of all this I slept...I woke up on the Fajar azaan....after listening to Azaan I prayed to Allah to make my new life easy for me...to make me this much strength through which I can be able to handle all these changes in my life....and to make me a reason of happiness for my family and Hashim.

HASHIM'S POV

I am lying on my bed tossing and turning....it was friday,Mama and Ayesha went to Ali Uncle's place for mehndi leaving me and Baba at home.

Baba came to my room and asked

"What are you thinking Man?"

"Baba...nothing,I...I am..."

"You are nervous and tensed!"

"Yes baba,I am...your daughter in law is making me so much tensed,I am worried for her,will she be able to adjust in our house and then how will she be able to live in dubai....these all thoughts are making me worried!"

"She will adjust in house happily but you just have to be with her whenever she need you....show her affection,care and concern....take care of her little things....she just needs your attention and love and about dubai have you searched any university for her further study?"Baba asked.

"Baba,I have searched the uni...she will adjust to that."

"Good...now take a little rest,it will be good for you!"Baba said and moved out of the room.

I talked a little with Wali and slept.I woke up with the beep of Ayesha's msg...when I opened it,it was the pic of Asmara.....

She was looking so beautiful and mesmerizing...seeing her picture my breath got hitched in my throat....My Asmara!!

Ayesha's text:"Dear Hashim...do you know her?"

"Ayesha!!!"I replied.

"Oh dear brother,her name is Asmara!"Ayesha replied.

"Ayesha please don't tease😔"

"Oh my Allah...I have sent you her picture,you should thank me for capturing the best candid!"

"Thank you so much!"i replied.

"Wanna talk to her?"Ayesha said.

"No...let her enjoy,I'll talk later!"I replied.

"Ok bro"

"Ayesha...is she happy?"

"Yes,don't take tension!"

"Ok"

After talking to Ayesha...I went outside to buy something good for Asmara,although mama gave me some jewellry to gift her but I want to buy something by myself....

I went to jewellry shop and bought simple anklets for her.

When I came back home,all the family and friends were present their...Omar bhai was also there so I just greeted them and went to my room...firstly I thought about calling Asmara but then I didn't because she must be tired and sleepy...I should not disturb her.

Asmara's look

"Ma sha Allah my princess you are looking so beautiful!"Asmara's mother said seeing her after getting ready.

"Asmi api seriously you are looking like a doll!"Sara added.

Asmara said:"Mama...what this beautician has done with my hair,and Oh my Allah this dress is so heavy and this jewellry

Mamaaaaa!!!"

"We are heading to hall...you only have to sit there and no talking okay??"Her mother said.

"Okay Mama..but this is heavy!"Asmara muttered slowly.

Her mother kissed her forehead and said:"my daughter,my princess!"

All of them headed to marriage hall....all the family members were already alongwith the groom's family.

When Asmara went in the hall,she was having a little difficulty in walking.Sana,Ayesha,Sara all of them went towards her and took her to the stage where Hashim was sitting in beige sherwani.

He stood up from his place and took forwarded his hand for Asmara...Asmara looked up in his eyes,he motioned her to take his hand and come up the stage...she placed her hand in his....all of them cheered.

When Asmara sat with Hashim she asked:"Hashim...mama asked me to stay quiet but please just tell me...are my hair looking like bird's nest??"

Hashim faceplamed himself controlling his laughter and said

"You are looking beautiful..."

"Oh Hashim I know,just tell me about my hairstyle"Asmara whispered.

"Its good."Hashim replied.

"Okay but I didn't like it"Asmara said.

At the time of rukhsati Asmara got so much emotional and cried silently hugging her father and mother....

Hashim held her hand and helped her sitting in the car on passengers seat....He sat in the car and started driving...both of them were alone in the car.2-3 minutes passed...Asmara was still crying

"Asmara look birds are flying away from the nest!!"Hashim said breaking the silence.

"W..where?"Asmara asked curiously.

"From your hair!!"Hashim laughed.

"Hashimm!!!!"Asmara whined.

"Yes...Hashim ki Jan!"Hashim replied.

"My hair are quite good,don't make fun of them...that beautician spoiled everything....I'll show you my hair once we reach your house!"Asmara said.

"Ok ma'am...I'll love to see the beautiful hair,btw which bird lives here?"Hashim said raising his eyebrow and controlling his laughter.

Asmara chuckled and punched Hashim on his arm.

"No more crying and tears...just smile, it suits you!"Hashim said.

Asmara nodded.

They were silent again...Hashim looked towards Asmara and she was sleeping...Hashim smiled muttered:"My sleeping beauty!"

He drove the car to his house,on reaching there Hashim slightly touched Asmara's shoulder and said:"Asmara...Asmara we have reached,wake up...We will get to the room and then you can sleep!"

"2 more minutes please....!"Asmara said in a sleepy voice.

"Asmara its our Barat day and all guests are here to see the bride...get up meri jan!"Hashim said.

Asmara woke up:"I am so sorry Hashim...its just..."

Hashim:"no need to sorry,just sit here,I'll help you in coming out of the car."

Afterwards they went inside the house,Mr.Ahmed and Ayesha took Asmara to Hashim's room which was decorated simple and beautiful.

"Asmara...my lovely bhabi,I am so happy today and you are looking so beautiful...Hashim must have praised you in the car."Ayesha said.

Asmara felt bad hearing it and said:"Api can you please open my hair,they are looking so bad."

"No dear...its all good!"

"Okay api."

"Your clothes are in the closet,Hashim will tell you about that...okay,I should leave...do you need something?"

"Hashi...no nothing!"Asmara bit her tounge.

"I'll send him in!"Ayesha laughed.

"Oh Mr.Groom!you bride is waiting for you!"Ayesha said to Hashim.

"Ayesha...I'll go but she haven't eaten anything and she is tired so is there anything to eat?"

"Yes...here is biryani,but I don't know if she likes it or not"Ayesha said.

"She likes it...just give one plate of biryani to me."

"Here,take this or do you need anything else?"Ayesha asked.

"Nothing Ayesha."

"I have placed water inside!"Ayesha yelled from behind.

"Ok..thanks!"

Hashim said while heading towards his room meanwhile his phone beeped.

"Who is texting at this time?"Hashim thought to himself.

He entered his room and saw Asmara sitting on the bed in bridal style and holding her mobile in her hand.

Hashim placed the dinner on the table and headed towards his bride who was quiet and it was very shocking for Hashim that Asmara is sitting quiet in front him.

"How are you?"Hashim asked initiating the conversation.

"I am are you fine here?"Hashim added.

Asmara nodded.

"Why are you so quiet then?"Hashim asked.

"Because I am dead tired and I was waiting for you to come so that I can change my clothes"Asmara replied.

"I am so sorry,actually I was searching food for you,because I know you haven't eaten anything."

Hashim said holding his ears.

"I am not hungry Hashim.."Asmara smiled moved forward and pulled Hashim's cheeks saying"but you are looking so cute this way!"

Hashim grabbed both of her hands and pulled her in his;"Now you are looking more cute,all red,from your dress to your cheeks to your nose and to your lips!"Hashim whispered huskily,slowly leaning towards her.

Her breath heaved up,her heartbeat increased as if her heart is going to come out of her ribcage.She was feeling extremely nervous under his gaze and closed her eyes tightly.

Hashim noticed all her actions and when she closed her eyes,he leaned forward and kissed her forehead,she opened her eyes. "let's eat biryani now....I am also hungry."Hashim said and took the plate from the table and forwarded the spoon filled with rice to Asmara's mouth,she hesitated."I..I am...not hung..hungry."

"Asmara,why are you stuttering so much,I am the same Hashim,the cute one."Hashim said still forwarding the spoon towards her.

Asmara ate from his hand,Hashim smiled and start feeding her the dinner."you said that you were hungry?"Asmara said.

"I am hungry but first I have to feed my wife because she is tired."

"Eat..Mr.Husband!!!"Asmara said and put the the food in his mouth.

Hashim smiled and they fed each other all the food.

"Why are you sad now?"Hashim asked Asmara.

"Will you let me sleep tonight...please?"Asmara asked innocently.

"What??"

"Sana said you won't let me sleep tonight?"Asmara told.

"I told you not to listen to these things!!"Hashim said holding her hand in his.

"Hashim...But how would have I stopped them,its not my mistake."

Asmara said.

"What else she said?"Hashim asked.

"She said you'll be changed from now on...you'll not be the same Hashim anymore and I should not discuss all the things with you."

Asmara poured her heart out.

"You believed her...haven't you??

"I was worried because of all these things,I thought perhaps she is right because you were not talking to me after our wedding date was finalized."

"Asmara...that's why I asked you not to listen to all these things because I knew that you will get worried,I am not changing ever,I'll be the same Hashim for you as long as I live because this heart beats for you...meri jan,meri pagal jan!"Hashim said placing their interwined hands on his chest.

"You can do whatever you want...no need to ask from me."

He added.

"Hashim,so I can sleep na?"Asmara asked.

Hashim chuckled and said"yes my sleeping panda...you can sleep but you have to change first."

"Go change your dress and remove all the heavy jewellry,I know you are tired."Hashim said.

"Thank you."Asmara said and got up from the bed heading towards the dressing table to remove her jewellry."Hashim can your remove all these pins from my dupatta,that beautician made me the shop of pins!"Asmara whined.

Hashim laughed at her antics and moved towards her.

"Thank you so much Hashim...I am feeling as If am a free birdie now...no weight on me!"Asmara thanked Hashim after he helped her in removing her heavy bridal dupatta and jewellry.

"No need to thanks ma'am...I am always at your service."Hashim said sqaushing her cheeks.

Asmara chuckled and said:"I am going to change...you should also change this big big sherwani of yours!!"

Asmara went inside bathroom taking her pjs with her and after about 30 minutes she came out of the bathroom.

"Why you took so long...you took bath?"Hashim asked seeing Asmara coming out of bathroom with water dripping from her wet hair strands.

"I am feeling relaxed now...that makeup was so heavy and my hair were messed up so I thought having a good shower is best option."Asmara replied.

"And I thought you slept inside!"Hashim mocked.

Asmara rolled her eyes and asked:"Hashim do you have hair dryer in the room?"

Hashim moved towards drawer and took dryer from it and said "come sit, I'll dry your here."

"I can do it myself but I am tired and you are offering me so do them dry."Asmara said cheekily and sat infront of dressing table.

Hashim smiled and started drying her hair...Asmara closed her eyes relaxing.

Suddenly Asmara opened her eyes and said:"leave it,Hashim leave it!"

Hashim panicked and said:"why?...have it burnt you anywhere?"

"No no...You are also tired,that's the reason and moreover my hair are almost dried up!"Asmara answered.

"Okay!..ms.nestie."Hashim teased her.

"Hashimm!!"Asmara whined.

"What?"Hashim asked innocently.

"What you just said?"Asmara complained.

"I said okay ms.bestie...what you heard?"Hashim teased her again.

"Don't act innocent...I know you are making fun of me!"Asmara said.

"Hashim...where is the prayer mat,I haven't offered Isha prayer yet."stop a second! first we will offer nawafil together...than we will proceed to prayer...!we should thank Allah,best way to start our new life."Hashim said spreading the prayer mat on floor.Asmara nodded, wrapped hijab and both of them bowed their heads together in front of their Allah....feeling the eternal bliss and peace in their hearts.......

Dated 26 March,2020.