"Hashim please wear pink na...baby pink,Look I am also wearing this!"Asmara pleaded showing her dress to Hashim.

"Baby?"Hashim smirked.

Asmara frowned and asked"what??"

"You called me baby!"

Asmara's eye widened and she replied smacking her head lightly

"I said baby pink...which is the colour of my dress and your shirt!"

"Oh..I thought you are calling me baby!"Hashim replied.

"I would rather call you baba than baby!"Asmara said and handed him the shirt.

"Haww!"

"G haan...now change quickly,I want to stroll on the beach!"Asmara said dreamily.

"Ok madam but pink?"

"Yes pink!"

"I am going to wear my sneakers!"

Asmara added.

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"Hashim?"

"Hmm?"Hashim hummed while driving the car.

"Hashim?"

"Hmm??"

"Hashim?"

"What's the matter Asmara?"

Hashim asked.

"Nothing!"Asmara said and started looking out of the window pane.

"Asmara?"

"Yes?"

"What happened?"Hashim asked.

"I feel good when I call your name Hashim!"Asmara replied with twinkling eyes.

Hashim was again in lost in her words and eyes.

"Hashim?"

"Hm?"

"When will we reach there?"

"Just 10 more minutes!"

"You know how to swim?"Asmara asked.

"Yes!"

"Its so good Hashim...but I have aquaphobia...I just can't swim!"

"Oh...but there is nothing to fear about water!"

"Yeah but I just can't overcome this fear...I have been to Karachi beach but I just walked around the beach from metres away...even you know I am so afraid of boating...it give me chills!"

Asmara explained.

"Ok...so let's overcome this fear together!

"No!no no!!!"Asmara shook her head.

"I am just saying we will just walk around the sea shore...a little closer to water!"

"But Hashim...!"Asmara gulped.

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"We have reached,come out."Hashim said.

"Hashim...is it necessary?"

"Asmara you know life is a gift from Allah Almighty to us...we should enjoy it to fullest and it can be done by overcoming our fears...it all starts from within us but sometimes you need someone who can bring out best from you...whom do you trust the most...so let me be your that trustworthy friend...and we will overcome your fears little by little,step by step!"Hashim said forwarding his hand to Asmara.

Asmara gave her hand in his because she know only he is the one on whom she can trust with closed eyes...He is her reason to smile,to live her life once again.

"So let's get started...taking our baby steps!"Hashim said tightly holding her hand in his secure grip.

"Hashim!you will not leave my hand?"Asmara asked.

"I'll never!"

Afterwards they started heading towards the beach....

"Wow Hashim...its so beautiful,Burj al-arab is also here...wow!"Asmara said being mesmerized by the view infront of her.

"Its just like any normal beach but this burj's view gave it a distinguishing character!"

"Aah...you should have told me before coming here that I should tie my hair...now look my hair are flowing with the wind!"Asmara said tucking her hair behind her ear.

"You look beautiful in open hair!"

"Don't joke...I must be looking like a witch!"Asmara said.

"Hey...you are so unromantic yaar...look we have a really really romantic view...I am complimenting you but you are making fun of my compliments."

Hashim said plainly.

"Hashim...ok I am sorry,don't spoil your mood!"Asmara smiled widely.

"Na..I am not spoiling my mood,its just this calmness and you beside me is giving me peace...its like peace of my heart!"Hashim replied with a smile looking directly in his woman's eyes.

"I love you!"Asmara said and kissed his hand which was interwined within her hands.

Hashim smiled and bringing closer to him,cupping her face in his palms,he pressed his lips on her temple gently kissing her.

Both of them closed their eyes,feeling the moment,

immersing themselves in each other.

Their moment broke when the crowd gathered around them,hooting and cheering up.They opened their eyes and saw all people admiring them.Asmara blushed hard,hiding her face in between her palms.

Hashim chuckled with nervousness scratching the back of his neck as they were the centre of attraction due to their public affection.

"Hey...the girl is being shy now!"

"Oh what a cute couple!"

"See them all red from blushing!"

"May Allah bless them!"

These are all the sounds they heard...

"Hey...thank you everyone,excuse us please,my wife is a little shy!"

Hashim spoke up holding Asmara's hand.

"Oh wow...you are married,such a cute young couple,I really adore you both!"A woman in her late fifties came over and squashed Asmara's cheeks.

Hashim and Asmara smiled nervously and headed towards the restuarant area.

"Woah...Hashim what was that?"

Asmara said as they sat on the table.

"Hahaha...why were you shying?"

Hashim said.

"I was so embarrased...Allah!"

Asmara said still with blushing cheeks.

Hashim let out a laugh.

"Don't laugh,its all because of you!"Asmara complained.

"Hey...what I did? You kissed my hand first...it was so wonderful that I can't help myself and and kissed your forehead."Hashim objected.

"You started first!"

"How...care to explain??"

Hashim said raising his brow.

"You said I am unromantic...so!"

Asmara said biting her lips.

"Hahahaha...seriously Asmara?"

Hashim laughed.

"Mujhe laga apko mujh par pyar aa rha tha(I thought you were pouring your love on me)"Hashim smirked.

"Hashimmm!!!Asmara whined.

"Yes my love...!"Hashim winked.

"Don't wink here,I am hungry,order something!"Asmara said puffing her cheeks.

"Oye ms.puffball,don't get angry now...let's have your favourite pizza."Hashim said cheering her up.

Asmara's eyes lit up instantly.

After that they had their dinner.

"Hashim can we click some pictures together?"Asmara asked.

"Is there any need to ask?"Hashim said and pulled her towards himself.

They clicked the pictures together.

Then they started walking near the seashore...waves were hitting their feet.

Asmara grabbed Hashim's hand tightly and said:"Hashim let's dip our feet together in water!"

Hashim nodded....

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And they dipped their feet together in water,Asmara closed her eyes tightly and clutched Hashim's hand in a tight grip.

"Hey...don't panic,just enjoy,feel the serenity of water...the pureness and the calmness,the cool wind blowing...feel free,relax!"Hashim said and hold her by placing his arms over her shoulders.

Asmara opened her eyes gently,their feet were still in the water...

"Its magical!"she spoke up.

"Indeed it is!"Hashim said squeezing her shoulders.

Asmara smiled widely.

"Can I walk alone...I want to try this?"Asmara asked.

"Yes...go walk carefully!"Hashim said leaving her hand.

He grabbed her hand again,she turned a little to see why he did so and Hashim clicked her photo.

A\N(I mentioned it is night here but I got no picture with the dark background,so just imagine btw I loved this pic)

"Hashimmm!"Asmara whined again.

"See,its the best candid!"Hashim replied showing her the photo.

Asmara smiled widely admiring the photo.

"Now...go have a good walk!"

Asmara nodded and started walking along the seashore admiring the beauty of nature and Hashim was lost in admiring his beauty...his wife,his titli....

Dated 17 April,2020.