salaam... another chapter but this one is the nikah one, I actualy do not know much abot nikah ceremonies as I am a photo freka so I am busy taking wayyyy to much photos ;) So please tell me how you think was the chap.

Pic of their attire at the side, not exactly that one but something like it! ------------->

I took a deep breath as per told by Madiha Bhabhi. Today was my wedding day, yayyy! NoT! I was freaking out!

"Arshad, you are shaking your body, stay still or the pin will prick you!" said Talha bhai

Apperantly they were getting me ready, they as in, Talha bhai, Rehaan bhai, Madiha Bhabhi and Fawaad. Adnaan, Aheel and Adeel were not here and the rest.... i have no idea.

Ammi and them were already at the hall and Ahaya with "The Squealing Girls" excluding Madiha bhabhi were at the hotel where the wedding was taking place.

I was wearing the sharwaani thingi that had the long kurta, designer, i don't know from where though, that was cream mixed with redish orange, silver and gold work on it. The pants was like skinnies that was redish orange and there was a shawl that also the same colour. I had to wear a turban, that is a type of hat that i had to wear. The first thing I did when I saw myself in the mirror was cry and whine. I looked horrible!!!

My hair was disheveled coz of the turban but it was okay I guess.

"Bhai do i need to wear this?" I asked Talha bhai gesturing to my whole outfit

He nodded, then smirked and that made me wish I had not asked him that question

"Don't wear it and Ahaya will go to someboys else!" He said earning a glare from me and laughs from the rest.

Rehaan bhai took photos while Fawaad decided to pin on the broches that is compulsory for the grooms side to wear.

My phone rang and it was ammi so I gave it to Bhabhi to answer.

"Salaam ma!" said Bhabhi and I smiled. They got along all too well.

Then after alot of "Huh, uh huh and yes ma" she hung up.

"What happened?" I aksed

"We need to leave, everyone is waiting!!!" said Bhabhi

Talha bhai was my best man that is he was to be with me all the time, Fawaad and Rehaan bhai were with us and bhabhi would be with Ahaya.

"Shall we?" asked Rehaan bhai and we nodded.

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The hotel was "Holiday Inn". It was in New Delhi so the ride was long but fun.

We arrived at sharp 7.30pm. I called ammi and they said they would be out in any minute.

We stood there waiting. All too soon, Ammi's squealing voice came from the enterance.

She hugged me and Masi, Badi mah along with daadi (gramdma) and Adnaan bhai came in the view.

I smiled at them and then ammi said that it was time for the grand enterance.

Rehaan hai lterally bathe me in perfume that he had with him, before we entered.

I took a deep breath and walked in with Talha bhai on one side and Madiha bhabhi on the other. Ammi, Daadi mah and Masi were infront and Fawaad, Adnaan and Rehaan bhai at the back.

I wlaked slowly inside as all eyes focussed on me. Oh hell! The sides were seperated with curtains and the enterance wasin between them. We walked up until the stage and all boys turned right while all ladies turned left. I had to sit on the couch type sofa faving another sofa. The sofa's were seperated again wil curtians. I set down and Fawaad and Talha bhai set down beside me respectively with Rehaan bhai taking photos.

There was slow music playing at a low volume.

"Chill bro, gonna be fine!" said Talha bhai smiling

"Can I take a selfie?" out of all the questions, Rehaan bhai just had to ask that!

"No and shut up!! I am freaking out!" I muttered

"Chill bro!" said Fawaad

"Yeha I will see when you get married!" I said

They chuckled but it was drowned down by the music that was going louder every second.

I looked up and saw Ahaya making a grand enterance.

My mouth hung open as I took in her appearance. She was wearing a long kameez, ghagra, can't tell what but it was long, peach, orange, red and cream mixed. She had her head scarf on secured with a head pin. she looked amazing!

"The Squealing Girls' were with her including Madiha bhabhi who I assume had greeted her off at the enterance.

"You should close your mouth!" whispered Rehaan bhai as he took photos of her.

I blushed and looked down.

They walked and set opposite us.

Ahaya infront of me, Neha and Ahdia beside her. I smiled at them and Neha waved at me.

Ammi and Abba walked up to Ahaya and gave her hugs and gifts. Alot of gifts.

Then Ahdia's parents came to me and as they knew me they hugged me and gave me gifts. I guess they were Ahaya's parents.

"Treat my daughter as a queen and you will be alive!" said Ahdia's father

I smiled and nodded.

I assume they love Ahaya alot in just a couple of days. Well, who won't love her! :D

Then the Imaan came in and stood in between us.

He looked at me and smiled and then to Ahaya and smiled.

"Bride and groom look restless!" he joked causing everyone to laugh except me. I blushed deep red hoping it won't show.

"Okay lets get started... Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem... ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI MUHAMMADIN KAMAA SALLAITA ALA IBRAHIMA WA ALA AALI IBRAHIMA INNAKA HAMIDUM MAJID. ALLAHUMMA BAARIK ALA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI MUHAMMADIN KAMAA BAARAKTA ALA IBRAHIMA WA ALA AALI IBRAHIMA INNAKA HAMIDUM MAJID.

Allahumma! Send blessings upon (Holy Prophet) Muhammad and upon theProgeny of (Holy Prophet) Muhammad as You sent blessings upon Ibraheem and upon the Progeny of Ibraheem; indeed, You are praiseworthy and glorious. Allahumma! Bless (Holy Prophet) Muhammad and the Progeny of (Holy Prophet) Muhammad as You blessed Ibraheem and the Progeny of Ibraheem; indeed, You are praise worthy and glorious." said the Imaan reciting darood ibrahim and its meaning.

"Mohammad Arshad Uzayr Khan, son of Mohammad Raydah Khan, what Mahr have you bought for Naqeebah Ahaya Luqmaan, daughter of (Late) Luqmaan sheikh?" asked the Imaan

I looked at abba who replied "600 dollars with a recitation of Surah -Al- Nisaa by Arshad"

The imaam nodded and asked me to recite it.

I did as I was told. I did not need to learn it as I knew the surah. ammi made all brothers to remember the surahs from Al-Quraan. Masha Allah I know some and Insha Allah I will memorise the rest soon.

I recited the surah and gained alot of "Masha Allah" from the audience that was only Rehaan bhai and Talha bhai.

The imaan smiled, impressed then turned to Ahaya.

"Do you Naqeebah Ahaya Luqmaan, daughter of Marhoom (late) Luqmaan Sheikh, take the Mahr of 600 dollars and Surah al Nisaa and accept this nikah with Mohammad Arshad Uzayr Khan, son of Mohammad Raydah Khan?" asked the imaan

Ahaya nodded and replied "Yes, I do"

The imaan asked the same question 2 more times and she nodded saying "Yes, I do"

The imaan smiled and turned to me.

"Do you, Mohammad Arshad Uzayr Khan, son of Mohammad Raydah Khan accept this nikah with Naqeebah Ahaya Luqmaan, daughter of Marhoom (late) Luqmaan Sheikh?" he asked me

I nodded and replied "Yes I do!"

Then with the final applause te imaan asked both of us tos ay "Qubool hai" and the Nikah was done!

Yay me!!!!

I looked up and smirked at Ahaya. She blushed and looked down.

"congrats bro!!!!' said Talha bhai and hugged the life out of me. THen came ammi and abba and then the rest followed.

I smiled and we were told to walked up to the main stage that had two huge chairs like thrones and set down.

Ammi and Abba along with ahdia's parents laughed with us and then we were given sweets to eat.

My lovley brothers

decided to harrass their bhabhi.

"Well you see bhai hates light, loves night and loathes things that are bright!" said Rehaan bhai.

Ahaya laughed at them and then looked down when they were gone.

"You okay?" i asked her

she nodded, then grinned broadly.

"Okkaayyy" i said as people made their way to take photos and congratulate us.

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Finally after a million photos and congratulations, the night was done.

i expected like the hindi movies, girls cry and leave? yeah that to happen but it did not happen. Ahaya smiled, though she was teary, smiled and laughed with everyone as we made our way to the car.

"So hows you?" I asked her once we were in the car, seated and driving to the hotel near the airport.

"Well, i am good and alive but if i don't change out of these clothes and heels, I would rather die!" she siad

I chuckled

"You are wearing heels?" I aksed her in disbelief. all the time I saw her, she was either wearing sandals or sneakers.

She nodded.

"I can be a girl you know!" she said

I laughed as the dirver turned into the driveway of "Country Inn & Suites"

"hwy are we here?" she asked me clearly confused.

I smiled and led her out of the car and wlaked to the enterance of the hotel.

I walked to the reception with Ahaya trailing behind.

"Hey!" i said to the guy at the area.

He looked up and smiled at me

"Room booked for Mr & Mrs. Arshad Khan?' I asked

He nodded and gave me the keys.

I grabbed Ahaya's soft hand and walked with her to the elevators.

"why are we here?" she questioned again.

I smiled and stood straight until the elevator doors clinged and we walked out to Room S1609.

I opened its doors and switched on the lights.

"Welcome?" I said to Ahaya and when I got no response I turned ot her.

Her face held the stunned and shocked expression and all of a sudden she ran, in hr heels, and hugged me.

I chuckled and hugged her back. I so wanted to do that for along time!

She let me go awkwardly and blushed.

"Chill, i love hugs!" i whispered to her and walked away to close the door

Once I returned, Ahaya was still standing at the same postion lost in thought.

"Ahaya-" I said to her as I approached her

She looked startled but she smiled anyway.

"Take the bathroom, change and then we will chat?" I asked her

She looked lost agian.

"MRS. NAQEEBAH AHAYA KHAN!!!"I said in her ears and immediately she moved away.

"You okay?" i asked her

"Yeah, I will just-uh- change?" she said making it sound like a question

"Bathroom is there" i nodded in the diresction of the bathroom, that had the label, "BATH" on it.

"Wait, can we pray two rakaat nafil or optional prayer before we change?" she asked and I nodded.

I took out the prayer mats that ammi had left in the suitcase and went to the bathroom to do whudhu.

After whudhu, we prayed the salah as for the first time, a married couple. I took the lead and finished our prayer with asking Allah Ta'ala for blessing in the wedding.

I changed into my Adidas tees and black skinnies, figuring that if I wore a vest and shorts, she would run away! (Too much muscles ;) )

Minutes later, she walked in wearing a long dress and leggings with hijaab.

I smiled at her.

Let her have her space, Arshad...

I went to my laptop bag and pulled out her gift package that was wrapped by bhabhi

I gave it to her and she gave me a puzzle look.

She took it and opened it, with the look of, again, surprise and shock on her face.

I smiled and set on the couch.

"Flying tomorrow morning at 5.00am. Reception will be in Dubai with my rest of the family!' I said

That package was her ticket, passport and visa to Dubaii.

"Arshad I- Really- what-?' she said stuttering as i wlaked to hr and put my hands on her shoulders.

"relex.... Our home is in Dubai and reception will be there" I siad to her

"arshad, I can't leave my job, my NGO and my children here!" she said

"You don't have too!" I said

When Madiha bhabhi asked me about this, I had to think the whole thing through. I knew she was not ready to leave her things behind.. but she has to go to Dubai as my whole empire is there!

"Then?" she asked me

"Open the next package" I said to her

she opened it and held up a letter.

"Thats you job offer in Vogue, the magazine of the world! They have accpeted you in their UAE branch in Duabi" I siad as her face lit up in happiness then changed to sadness

"My children?" she asked, her eyes tearful.

"Their homes are secured and their education is also secured!" I said

She looked up to me and I smiled and nodded.

She hugged me tight. I inhaled my breath. Her scent was off strawberry and vanilla, somewhat like icecream.

"Can I ask you something?" I aksed her still hugging her.

"Uh huh" she replied

"Why do you smell like ice cream?"

She laughed and got out of my hug.

"Come on, lets sleep since we have to leave early tomorrow!" she said as she set on the bed.

I took the couch.

"Why are you going there?" she asked me

I walked to her and knelt beside her.

"Unless or until you are okay with me staying with yo, I will take the couch!" I said

She smiled and hugged me once more

I got up, took a pillow and hit the couch to sleep.

I no we should probaly pray Tahajjud prayer since it almost midnight.

"Arshad?" said Ahaya from the dark but dim lit room

I got up and set on the couch.

"Yeah?" I asked her

'Can we pray Tahajjud prayer before we sleep?" she asked me and I smiled, she knew me well.

"Yeah!" i replied as she switched on the light.

We did out whudhu and I took the front prayer lead. After prayers, I got up and folded both the prayer mats and put them in the suitcases.

"Night Arshad" she said as we went to sleep.

I hit the couch again and floated to deep sleep.

Today was one hell of a day!

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Few more chaps to go.

So how was the story??

~Al