Nawal's pov

"Naushin, will you please ask Mr Sheikh to skip the engagement ceremony and proceed directly for nikah?" I was laying on my bed with a bad head ache since morning.

There was no use of an engagement ceremony, as we would be engaged for only few hours and later on was the nikah. Why waste money on it when am already broke!

"I won't ask why, but just don't make me repeat 'am there for you' dialogue again and again. I'll call him right away." She dialled his number and walked out of the room.

Will he be ready for it?

Why would he? He won't mind about what i want.

I should not have told Naush about calling him. Its just useless.

Why would he say a yes to my thoughts? I'll be a fool again...

"Nawal, surprisingly he is fine with skipping the ceremony but just wants you to be ready according to his standards for the event tonight."

"Time for show off babe." I spoke with a duh tone.

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Naushin handed me a box saying, it was the dress for my mehendi function.

As i unwrapped the box and opened it, there was a beautiful green coloured chiffon gown with golden applique work on the top part of the gown. There was an overlapping for the gown which had the same applique work done at the borders, all around.

As i was admiring the dress, Naushin came in with two more dresses.

"Baby, how many dresses are you planning to make me wear?" I chuckled.

"Oh Nawal, this ain't for you darling. This is for my partner in crime and that one, for myself." She pointed at a maroon and beige coloured gown which i assume is for Azi and a green hown for her self.

(Aziza's dress)

(Naushin's dress)

"Hey, you've got a great taste babe. They looking amazing." As i was appreciating her talent, Aziza interrupted in between.

"Ehh, obviously she would have a great taste, after all i've taught her." She pulled her imaginery collar.

"Ahaan, so if you have taught me baby Aziza, then you would be pro in every subject, right?" Naushin is for sure upto something.

"Baby could you please say how to find out compound interest?" I tried controlling my laughter but could not anymore after hearing my sister's answer.

"Sister Naushin, today i'll teach you basics, so simple interest is (p*r*t)/100 okay. Tomorrow i'll teach you compound interest. Good bye." With that she tried to run away.

But hey, whom you kidding? Naush will not leave her so easily. There awaits the tom and jerry fight. Where the jerry is my baby and Naush, tom!

"Aziza come back here right now. We don't have much time left in our hand." Naushin screamed in my ears. Gosh this gurl seriously needs to work upon her vocals.

"Could you stop screaming in my ears?"

"Eh, what would you do if i loose my voice then? So better hear me out clear now." Argh she and her blackmailing technique.

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On hearing the ringing of the door bell, Naushin went to open the door.

The function was about to start. Guests had already arrived. They were waiting for the mehendi cones to arrive from the groom's side.

As soon as Naushin opened the door she came face to face with Aadil.

"Mr Sheikh, you here?"

"Well the function could not begin without me, i mean the cones. So i came to give them."

"Oh okay, thank you. You may leave now."

"Aah listen, Sarah would make her wear a ring, as it is a tradition to show that she belongs to our family. And Sarah being the only family to me, would make her wear it. Okay?"

"Okay, where is she?"

"She is on the way. Just give her this box and the cones too. She shall represent it as stated earlier."

With that said he left the house. Naushin kept the platter of cones and the box on the dining table and left to check on Nawal.

"Nawal, Mrs Sarah is going to represent the groom's side family. She is also going to make you wear the ring before the function starts." She checked Nawal's appearance and gave her look a final touch up.

"Well we had invited her also. So it ain't gonna be a problem. Just hope the function goes well. Ahh Naushin, i just want to keep the henna till my palm, or a bit more. But not the full arm. Could you please clear this out?"

"Umm okay."

"Sister Naushin, aunt Sarah has come and is asking for sister Nawal." Aziza entered the room and informed them.

Nawal stood up and Naushin lead her to the hall, behind them Aziza followed.

"Oh Nawal, you looking pretty. Come have a seat; we shall begin the ring ceremony." Naushin handed Sarah the tray having the ring box. Sarah pulled out the ring from it and made Nawal wear it.

"I don't know why Aadil have suddenly decided to get married to you. But whatever may be the reason, he has for sure taken the right decision. He is very lucky to have a girl like you! Just keep in mind, what he potrays and what he is, is very different. Take care of him and may Allah bless you both. Always keep in mind, am there for you as a mother. Don't ever feel lonely, i'll always be there for you." She kissed Nawal's forehead and wiped the tear that fell on Nawal's cheek.

After the ring ceremony was over, Sarah opened the mehendi platter and took hold of the cone and kept a dot on Nawal's hand marking the beginning of her new life.

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Sarah took a photo of the henna design and forwarded it to Aadil. Soon Nawal received a call from Aadil.

"Miss Ibrahim, are you running low on budget or what? Why the hell have you not filled your hand completely? I want no excuse just get the mehendi done correctly, or else the consequence wont be right!" With that he cut the call.

Nawal left with no option had to get her arms designed. But was not ready to do so infront of anyone.

What could have been the reason of it?

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Am done with my board practicals and have got the date sheet for my exams. It will begin from 5th of march.

We will be back soon after we are done with it.