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brush back down on the table looking at herself in a beautiful wedding dress. She proceeds to wear her bangles moving her arm around creating a sound from the bangles making her smile.

"Bus karo yaar maro gi". She heard his voice (stop it, you are going to kill me)

She raises her eyes looking at him through the mirror and since she has started getting ready he had been sitting there admiring her for the past hour or so without taking his eyes off her. It had been the case for over the years because according to him he had already wasted years by not looking at her and now he was trying to make sure he looked at her as much as he wishes to.

"We are going to the wedding, Uzair". She said stern turning around facing him

"But, I am telling you we don't have to go. We can stay in, that's so much more fun". He whines coming closer to her and she steps back shaking her head

"It's your friend wedding". She started rolling her eyes as she straightens her dress

"So?. It's not like Ibrahim wouldn't get married just because I am missing. He can spend time with his bride while I spend time with mine. It's a win-win". He said shrugging handing out his worse arguments

She narrows her eyes at his words, "I have been your bride for years".

"And your point is?". He asked, "You will always be my bride".

She huffed crossing her arms over her chest and he could swear she still looks so good with her anger. Her cheeks always turn red and her voice becomes even more alluring.

"If you don't take me to his wedding. You will sleep on the couch today". She said angrily walking towards the door

But he holds her hand turning her around, "Why can't our kids come with us?. If they were there no one will ever come to you. Those people don't even understand the meaning of this ring on you".

"Even if I am with kids they will think either I am handling someone kids or something else". She said waving her hand in dismissal, "And they get cranky when they are up late".

"At least our son?. He doesn't get cranky if he sleeps late". He suggested excited, "Plus I taught both of them that as soon as they see anyone approaching you they start calling your mommy loudly for them to hear".

She gasps as she remembers this one time they started screaming mommy in the middle of the wedding.

"You did what?". She asked angrily moving away from him, "You taught them that?. Do you know how embarrassed I was when they started screaming when the bride was entering the hall?".

He chuckles nervously, "I wasn't supposed to tell you that".

"Uzair, I swear I will make you pay for this". She said gritting her teeth

He smiles nervously and throughout the years he understands that his wife will have his head for anything he was to do wrong and it wasn't just his wife who is after his head.

It's his mother too.

"You aren't mad about last afternoon scene are you?". He said diverting her attention successfully

She was playing with her babies when Eisha's mother walks inside. She knows Eisha is living a better life now that her father has taken all her responsibilities separating and engaging her in activities that will keep her busy throughout the day to ever be near her mother along with a clear warning to her mother.

These past years she was absolutely delighted to see the changes in Eisha. Obviously being a teenager she went through multiple problems, questions and anxiety which always come to teenagers. However, Eisha was also a strong-willed girl who knows that these were the phases that will make her something great in the end.

She is 18 now and ready to head to accomplish her degree. She has chosen Psychology as her major because she said that Heer had inspired her to be that.

Her mother doesn't want her to be the doctor of "pagal". (Lunatic)

Her husband walks in holding his daughter in his lap as he kisses her all over her face making her giggle while Eisha mother just goes on and on.

"I am thinking of marrying Eisha". Eisha's mother said

Her eyes widen, "Excuse me?".

"She has been rebelling against me and that attitude will only be solved by marrying her to someone before she does something". Her mother explained

She looks at her ridiculous behaviour, "I am sorry but by rebellious you mean she stops listening to your unnecessary demands for her and choose her own way of life?".

"I don't care. She should have listened to her mother. I know what's best for her". Her mother screeched

"I am sure you know what's best for her and no one is saying otherwise". She paused, "However, you must also know that she has her own rights, choices and life. If she chooses something wrong or harmful that is when you stop her not when she is happy in the place she has chosen to be".

"I want her to marry Uzair". Her mother dropped the bomb

"That's it. It's getting personal". She said leaping out of her seat but her husband held onto her

"She is wasting my husband money and saving on her studies. She can be Uzair second wife and do whatever she wishes to". Her mother argued

"Uzair. Leave me. I will teach her a lesson". She said angrily

He held onto his wife as he feels himself drifting to same anger. Over the course of years, he had taught Eisha few subjects and he knows that girl is very clever and she has good potential. However, this society and her own mother being a part of that society will stop her every step until she breaks down. That is why he is grateful that Eisha has his wife. Because she always helps her through her thoughts.

"Let me be very clear". Uzair said looking at Eisha's mother, "First of all, I have a beautiful wife who I love with all my heart to ever think about another woman and impose her to my wife to break her heart that means the world to me. Second of all, I have children who I wish to grow in a beautiful house and in guidance of my wife and I. Thirdly, Eisha is a amazing 'child' that I think of as my sister much less imagine her in this sickening way when I know I am so much older than a little girl who has her own dreams to crush them by tying her with me. Fourth, She is an amazing child who deserves to be someone first and last choice. Fifth, I will be speaking to her father directly about this obnoxious idea you have put forward and lastly, if you have trouble in taking care of her expenditure, I will take full responsibility of them with only one condition". He pauses as his eyes darkened scaring the woman in front of her, "That's Eisha gets to live a life she desires for and nothing less".

Eisha's mother went away and Heer leans into the couch almost close to tears. Her father did one mistake that he thought was best for her to marry at 18 when she didn't know the meaning of it. It doesn't ends well for everyone so romanticize it and reality are two different things.

"So many girls lose their dreams because of the same reason. I wish we can help them". She cried and he wrapped his hands around her bringing her closer to his comfort

He hates something the most and that was tears in his wife's eyes. So, he had started to work to create a place where all the girls whose parents marry them or something because they don't or can't afford their education. He started a program to take responsibility for all the girls.

"Eisha father was very angry that he took Eisha with him to a different house saying that his wife is continuing to pressure Eisha in hiding disturbing her mental health which he doesn't want. He refused your help, right?". She asked looking at him

He nodded, "He said he had been working hard for one reason and that was his daughter and he has enough money to send her to university. He said if she becomes something successful he will feel he achieved everything in his life and all his hard work paid off".

"He is an amazing father. I am glad Eisha has him". She said smiling her beautiful smile that had his heart skip a beat

"Open this door. You are still here?". He heard his mother angry voice

He looks at his wife horrified, "Please tell me you hid her stick".

She looks at him smirking, "What stick?"

"Agar yeh darwaza nahi khola mai toor k aao gi". His mother warned (if you won't open this door I will break it down and come in)

She looks at him raising her eyebrows, "Should I tell her how you didn't want to go to the wedding?"

"Kyun apne shohar ka janaza nikal rahi ho?". He asked scared (why are you so eager to have my funeral)

"Kholo". His mother said (open it)

She went opening the door and his mother walks in hitting his leg with the stick.

"Agar meri bachi time se waha na gayi toh yaad rakhna k mere se bura koi nahi ho ga". His mother said narrowing her eyes making him gulped (If my daughter doesn't reach there in time, no one will be worse than me)

"Ap se bura koi hai?". He mumble (is there anyone worse than you)

"Kia kaha?". His mother asked angrily (what did you say)

"Ji, Ammi. Abhi ja rahay the bus". He said rapidly (yes, mother. We were just leaving)

She smirks looking at his pale face as he quickly holds her hand running out of the house.

"Look, we can just head somewhere else-". He started as they sit in the car

"Wait. I will call Ammi". She said taking her phone

"Uff. Yeh ammi ki dhamkiyaan meri jaan lein gi kisi din". He said angrily starting the car driving to the venue (someone day my mother's threats will kill me)

Once they arrived she vanishes in the crowd knowing he will have her stick to only him and that will not be any fun. He looks around for his wife losing his mind watching so many men here. He should have brought his kids.

After watching around for a while he stops when he finds his wife laughing with one of the guests about something. He couldn't explain in words but every time he looks at her his love only further blooms for her. He had watched her grown from a timid young girl to a fierce woman to a wife and in the end a beautiful mother. All of these sights to witness on his own is a pleasure that he cannot explain in words.

He had wronged her.

It was something he feels guilty about. It was good that her external family never reached her again and he had made sure they never do. Since he is famous and the marriage came in highlights he was worried sick for days and night if someone from her family come at her.

They did.

But thankfully his guards had them stopped and he had personally warned them to never ever reach her again. He had already lost her for 8 long agonizing years to allow any of the people who were behind it to have a comeback.

He was scared.

He was always scared of losing her. At first, when he had lost her she wasn't his complete world. Now his world revolves around her each minute. He does everything for her comfort and heart. Those small adorable smile to those wholehearted laughs that makes his life beautiful.

She was his love and he was going to protect it with his whole heart.

He walks towards her wrapping his arms around her protectively making her squeal and she turns to pass him an innocent smile knowing she has run from him which he didn't mean to fall for but when his heart was already in her hands what can he possibly do?.

"Would you like to eat something?". He asked smiling at her kissing her forehead

"Yes, anything". She said giggling when he kisses her cheeks turning her red

And that was the sight his heart loved the most. Even after all these years and the closeness they share. She blushes the same way as she did before. That colour against her cheeks adds so much to her beauty.

With one last kiss to her cheeks watching all the woman giving them angry eyes he walks away to bring her some food. He could care less for anyone hating him showing affection. Affection is made a taboo because of which it worsen so many relationship. Husband and Wife are meant to show affection in a respectable way and no one has a right to judge.

She knows he loves her maybe even more than she loves him. He had cared for her every day. He had shown her love every single moment. No, her life wasn't perfect. They had their fair shares of arguments and fights with even tears. However, they know that they need to be together and resolve their problems.

His claim over her is something she likes. He doesn't deserve her, ever. He might say words but he didn't ever want her to exclude from the fun. She knows he would have brought her to the wedding it was just they love arguing when they are bored.

He places the food on the plate for her and starts to take steps towards his wife when a man stops him. He watches his wife coming towards him.

"I wanted to say something". The man in front of him said nervously breaking his eye contact with his wife which annoyed him

"Speak fast". He said irritated as his wife stops just behind the man

"I wanted to ask your sister's hand". The man said and the plate drop from his hand

His wife immediately pushes the man aside holding his hand as he seethes in anger. Anger was a small word he was burning in fury.

"I am his wife". His wife spoke angrily before he could, "Leave".

"I-I am sorry". The man said running away

He will die for my hands.

"Let's go". He said holding her hand dragging her towards their car

Once they were inside she broke into giggles and then a full-on laughter session.

"You think it's funny?". He asked leaning towards her

She nodded her head wiping her tears, "Of course. Would you give your sister hand then?".

"I will rather kill them to even think about having my wife". He said as his eyes darkened, "As for you, I will deal with you separately".

"I didn't do anything". She protested

Before she can say anything more he places his lips on her taking them to their own world.