widen and laughed causing her to slap him hard against his shoulder.

"Ouch, woman, I told you violence is never an answer". He said rubbing his shoulder

She shrugged, "Well, I told you for you, it is. Plus you married the woman who will use violence on you every time she had a chance so".

He groaned causing her to giggle, "It's not funny. The future I see is I have no freedom and now I have to tolerate violence too"

She smiled, "The future I see is our kid going on you".

"What do you mean?. I am handsome and a gentleman you should be glad if they were on me". He said proudly

"Oh, I will show you if they take it after you". She promised, "Now, feed me".

"I can't believe that I can't even get a kiss for my hard work". He whined holding the pizza in his hand

He felt the soft feather-like touch on his cheeks and his hand stopped along with his mind. The pizza dropped back in the box and Mahira laughed at his reaction.

Even though her own heart matches his and her face was just as red as his but she already accepted him as her husband which means all these touches flutter her heart but are normal for her now.

"Mahira". He said hiding his own face causing her to burst into further laughter

"Isn't it the girl who should be shy instead of a boy?". She asked teasing

"You think this is funny?". He asked narrowing his eyes and she nodded

But, then, she saw the look in his eyes and jumped off the bed running around as he followed her laughing. Aayan smiled looking at her laughing he holds her waist as she falls on the bed. He tickles her side causing her to further laugh.

"Say I am the best husband". He said

She laughed, "Fine. You are the best husband".

"Good". He smirked moving back, "Now, who is redder".

She rolled her eyes sticking her tongue to him.

"Now, feed me". She whined

He chuckles moving closer and opening the box again bringing the pizza to her much-awaited mouth. She munched and devoured the taste ignoring him and he enjoyed looking at her happy face.

"You never told me why you are smiling at you henna?. You wrote my name right?". He asked

"You want me to?". She asked raising her eyebrows

He nodded eagerly, "Yes".

"Hmm but I don't see a reason to have your name on my hands they are pretty and you". She said thoughtfully

"You just said I was handsome". He stated

"That was under pressure. Now, why would I have your name?". She said

He moved closer to her and their faces inches away. He twirls a strand of her hair on his finger.

"I am your husband and will be until the end. You are mine and will remain until the end. Is that a good enough reason?". He said smiling

"I guess so besides the fact that I am stuck with someone like you". She said sighing

"Please, I am the best". He said, "While, I am the one stuck with you".

"No way, I am the best wife anyone could have". She said crossing her arms over her chest

"Who would want you?". He said shrugging

"You did. And Latif did too maybe I should-". She started

Her eyes widen as she looked at his hard face she had never seen, "You are mine, Mahira, I don't know how you want me to tell you that but there will be no one beside me near you".

The next day, it was wedding and everyone was ready heading to the venue beside Mahira who was late because of last-minute preparations. Aayan's mother had given her some jewellery to wear which matches her red dress and went away. She struggles with placing the earning when she heard the door opening.

"Meri Jaan, what is taking you so long?". She heard her husband whine

"Well, unlike you who even after preparing looks like a monkey, I had to look good". She said smirking

"Well, aren't you just the perfect wife". He said moving near her taking the earning from her hand locking it correctly, "There".

"Ah, thank you, you are a life saviour". She said smiling widely

He tapped her nose, "I am always your life saviour".

She grinned at him, "Yeah, thank you for all the times".

He placed a hand on his heart,"Jaan, I will suffer a heart attack any minute now if you don't stop. First, it's how beautiful you look right now and now you are being sweet, to me".

She pushed him aside walking away, "I don't like you".

"Oh come on, Jaan, I was just joking". He said following her,"Which reminds me, you forgot your shoe".

She looked down at her feet and she was wearing her shoe, "No, Aayan, I am wearing-"

"Your shoe". He said looking at her wide eyes as she watched the pair of shoe in his hand, "I hope you still have the other one".

"A-Aayan how?". She asked shocked as she looked at the same pair of shoe he had thrown out of the window when they came here the first day

He rubbed his back of the head, "I felt bad that day and I am sorry I didn't know how important they were to you. I went to the hill that night to find them took me time till sunrise but I found them".

She had tears in her eyes as she hugged him tightly, "Thank you, I love you so much".

His heart flutter as he pulled her back caressing her cheeks lovingly, "I love you for life, Meri Jaan".

They went after everyone even the bride was there but before they can enter inside the hall Aayan pulled her to the side.

"Jaan, I might come like a stupid which I am but I told our parents everything". He said

Her eyes widen, "What?. When? Are they mad at us?".

He smiled, "It was the day Latif asked your hand in marriage. Our families, they told me they always wanted us together. I didn't want you to be there because I wanted to do this right and so I asked your hand in marriage from someone".

"Who?". She asked curiously relieved that their parents weren't mad

"Me". Someone said from behind them

Her eyes widen as she looked at Aayan for confirmation and he nodded turning her around to see her father standing there.

"He called me and asked your hand in marriage. I always wanted a man like him for you and Allah plans are the best. If he had you marry him before we can decide it was for the best, beta (daughter). I can see the happiness in your eyes which was gone for a long time. But, we will do everything right way this time". Her father said

The things were done right this time with family, friends and people present Aayan accepted her as his wife and honour and Mahira accepted him as her husband and a man she will love for life. The laughter, blessing, forgiveness and tears of joy were what united their journey, again.

But, what remains was the secret of the fire, which her father had revealed taken care of with his army position. He had heard about the fire and was suspicious of his brother who had once before had tried to rape his 8 years old daughter. His brother was kicked out of the house immediately with every power taken away from him. He wanted to kill Mahira who fortunately wasn't in the room that time and now he was jailed for life.

Mahira, who was 8 years back then was saved by her husband pranks then too. He had gone to prank her but found her chacha (uncle) forcing himself on her and saved her.

In some ways, Mahira's sanity was only preserved by Aayan's mischief. Aayan had taken her away from being depressed, closed and instead made her annoy him to the extent that they both forgot the dark world around and build their own world.

Now, she was loved, cared and most of all protected by the darkness of the world by one man and her man, Aayan.

Aayan life had been pretty perfect what he had missed is having to love someone who wasn't a part of the family from the beginning. To have someone he can call his and show his true love to. His family was always united together by one woman who was his wife and he held pride in that.

"Ammi Jaan, tell him to stop annoying me or I will kill him". Her daughter-Arfa yelled

"No, Chachi, tell her to stop following me". Azaan- Shafiq son said angrily

"Remember, that day I told you that when our child has your stupid habits I will tell you?". Mahira asked looking at her husband who stands beside her looking at those two kids running after each other

He wrapped his arms around her pulling her to him, "I am telling you I was always the innocent obedient one she is after you".

"Please, she is exactly like you". She said rolling her eyes, "I am sure this one will be like me".

She patted her stomach smiling he placed his hand on her grown stomach smiling, "He will be nothing like you. He will be like me handsome".

"There is no way he will be like you, monkey". She said pushing him away and running

"I will never leave you, meri jaan". He yelled running after her

It was their ending that never stopped without chasing one another. They will be after one another head but their heart was connected and knotted together.

It is them,