Imran's function was equally beautiful and fun. It was hilarious to see a serious person whining as he was covered in turmeric paste. All credits to Khizir who had vigorously rubbed the paste on his face. Laughter and cheers were echoing around, yet one was silent. He had already applied and was just staring everyone.

The function ended and ladies were singing some traditional songs.

Khizir was planning something. He took the paste in his hands and moved towards Irfa who was standing with everyone. But in between Shifa came, and she applied the paste on Khizir's face as she was doing it to everyone.

That was it, he grunted and rubbed the paste on her face and hair too, ruining her makup and some of it fell on her clothe ruining it too. She looked at him for some moment and groaned in anger…everyone was laughing at their childish act. Khizir moved a little towards Irfa and with his one finger applied the paste on her cheek too, startling her and then took a little of paste and ran towards him.

They were running all around and one person's eyes followed them. She was about to reach Khizir but unfortunately bumped into Shehreyar and her hands collapsed with his white kurta. Everyone froze making her gulp in fear, but the very next moment they started laughing.

“Shifa what's this nonsense? Can't you all behave properly? Are

you children?” He was scolding shifa but his eyes were on Irfa. There was utter silence in the lawn, even the elders were shocked on his unusual behavior.

“Shehreyar stop it...what do you think everyone will become like you? You are boring that doesn't mean everyone should follow you” This time it was Saba, her voice wasn't loud but strong enough to make Shehreyar understand his wrong.

“I apologize, I should get going.” He said looking here and there in a small voice and went outside. Driving the car with full speed he reached the place where he used to go.

He sat on the bench and stared up in the sky, as if asking for what He had written. When he wanted to solve problems it became worse. He wanted to talk to her nicely, appreciate her like everyone but, everything messed up and this time it was his family whom he had hurt. He had spent the night in the park, just sitting idly staring the stars sky, when dawn had approached he came back and straightway apologized to his mother who was up for morning prayer.

“It's ok beta but be careful please try to control your anger... things done in anger gives nothing but regret.”Saba said and went inside her room. He was ashamed of his actions. He went to his room and got freshen. Praying the obligatory prayer he had asked for guidance from his lord.

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Irfa along with the girls were sitting in Shifa's room as they all were discussing the upcoming functions. Meanwhile, Sana came with her friends for introducing them.

“Girls, meet them. Noor here is my best friend and classmate and Sara, her cousin.” Sana said and everyone started conversing with them and each other. It didn't take the two to get comfortable.

Shehreyar was searching for Shifa as he wanted to have a cup of coffee and asking anyone meant waiting for ages. He had searched everywhere buy her room, so he went there and knocked at the door. Hearing a 'come in' he entered. For fraction if seconds his eyes roamed around in search of one but didn't find her. She had deliberately gone to the washroom when she heard him on the door.

“Shehry meet my friends. “Sana spoke enthusiastically making him smile politely.

“Noor and Sara, you know they are from Shah family.” Sana spoke and then realization hit him, they were Shahids that's why they seemed to be familiar.

“I know Shah family, they are our partners. Armaan, Zeeshan and Ahad... I know them personally" Shehreyar spoke. Meanwhile, Irfa was getting restless inside. She wanted to come out, but he hadn't left yet.

“Armaan is my brother and Ahad is hers, Zeeshan is our cousin.” Noor spoke adjusting her spectacles.

“You are their sister...that's great.” He spoke and smiled and that moment Irfa came out of the washroom. His eyes went towards her and froze, her face was red as if flushed for something and that was true. She was claustrophobic and that had made her face all red. She took few steps and suddenly collapsed on the floor. A series of gasps was heard but his eyes were still looking at her form on the floor.

Shifa ran towards Irfa and placed her head in her lap. Patting her cheek to wake her up she asked Alizeh to get water...they sprinkled water on her face, but she was still not opening her eyes. All the time he was frozen and when Shifa called him he looked up.

“Bhai lay her on the bed.” She spoke in panicked tone. He went towards her and picking her up from the floor gently laid her down on the bed. His mind still numb on what had happened and more over why? He went outside and informed his mother. Asking her not to panic as it would worry everyone.

“What happened?” Saba asked entering the room. Irfa had regained her consciousness.

“She was just tired so passed out.” Shifa explained making Saba relax and pat Irfa's head.

“I am sending food and other stuffs for you all. Don't try to eat like ant. Have sufficient food and then take rest.” Warning everyone Saba left.

Shehreyar was getting anxious about her but couldn't even ask...after sometimes he saw his mother enter the living room and followed her. She informed everyone about what happened and the reason. For a moment he though that he was overreacting, but then she had fainted in front of his own eyes.

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The house was again filled with guests and family. Mehndi function was about to start and everyone was ready, dressed beautifully and elegantly.

One by one the henna artists had applied the enchanting and intricate henna pattern on everyone's hand. The last were Shifa and Irfa but their patience proved them beneficial. Their design was most beautiful and had covered their hands fully, leaving not a single place empty. Everyone was in the lawn but Irfa was inside trying to rest for sometime. Saba had asked her to rest for sometime, and she herself was feeling tired.

Sitting idly on the couch of living room she kept staring her henna covered hands. She didn't know for how much time she kept staring it but when she looked up her eyes met with that of him. In hurry, she stood up and started walking outside only to stumble upon something and bump into him who was just behind her.

Her back was touching his chest while her hands had touched his jawline making some wet henna stick to his jawline. She gasped and turned around. Panicking about the henna on his jawline she tried to clean it but more henna covered near it.

“I am so sorry! I didn't see that. Sorry.” She started blabbering making him smile in amusement.

“It's alright.” He spoke.

“No, I… I will get something to wipe it off.” She said only to stop on his act. He held the loose end of her dupatt that was hanging down and wiped the henna from it. When he had done wiping he left leaving her in a state of shock and bewilderment. There was a playful smile on his face, she had seen that and that was the most shocking thing.

Him being playful.

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