After Haroon was gone, boss I mean Umar bhai as he asked me to call him now onwards came to visit me.

He has always been good with me but now he seems to act like a real brother to me.

He said, whenever Haroon will hurt I can tell him and he will beat him up for me.

I laughed at his dramatic self.

I don't know it's true or not but I saw Zara's unusual behavior around Umar bhai.

Umar bhai seemed oblivious about her feelings though.

I wanted to ask her but at the same time I don't want to be nosy.

I thought it's better to leave everything on time.

And time passed in the blinks of eyes.

It's only 12 more days for rukhsati when Amma started to drag me for shopping every now and then.

I was suffocated trying those heavy dresses and jewelleries.

I sighed in relief when I was told that I will not go out till my rukhsati since it was only 5 days left to my rukhsati.

But every sense of relief vanished when I was dolled up with yellow Saree and flower's jewelry and was brought in a decorated hall where I was painted with turmeric paste including some more paste to give company to the turmeric paste.

Guest started to fill the haweli with chaos and occasional laughters. They were nana jaan's and baba's extended families, friends and relatives

Nana jaan's side of relatives and friends, all individually met me and cried when they came to know about my real identity making my buried pain to surface.

I personally invited some of my colleagues including Sameera.

They were surprised but said nothing except congratulating me.

I called Ayat Khan and asked her along her grandmother to come at least ten days before my rukhsati but her grandmother was sick, her only guardian since her parents died in a car accident when she was only ten years old and her grandfather died when her father was kid .

She assured me that she will try to come as soon as possible.

She is such a strong personality. She never shows her pain. She is a fighter.

"Bhabhi someone wants to meet you." Zara's loud voice snapped me out in present.

"Who?" I asked her confusingly.

"Me."

I looked up towards the source of the voice.

And there stood my bestie.

I jumped from my bed and sprang towards her.

"Calm down frog bride." She hugged me commenting on my jumping and springing.

After that I met her grandmother.

She was fine now.

We came back to our room.

She slumped down on my bed and looked at me with adoration.

"Spill...." She commanded me.

"What?" I looked at her.

"What's all this?.... Haweli.... Your new found nana jaan." She furrowed her brows.

I told her everything.

I was crying in her arm after narrating my story.

"Ssshhh, you should be happy that you have so many people who love you." She cooed patting my back.

She indeed is right. I shouldn't be ungrateful.

I sat up right and wiped my tears.

"You are right."I smiled holding her hand.

"Where is your dear hubby? I haven't got to meet him."She asked wiggling her eyebrows.

What should I say?

That he is attending his business delegation whose date has been extended and he isn't yet home when its only 3 days for rukhsati.

"He is in Canada attending his business meetings."I said bitterly.

"What?!!! Are you serious? "She looked at me unbelievably.

"He doesn't deserve you sweetheart." She looked disappointed.

"Marry me instead." I laughed at her same old joke.

It's only two days left for rukhsati function.

After wrapping up my extended meeting sessions I booked the first flight available and here I'm in front of the haweli's big oak door but fearing to enter.

Amma and dada jaan were sounding very much scary and angry over the phone.

Save me this time Allah(SAW), I will surely try my best not to repeat this.

"So you finally got time to attend your own pre marriage functions." A strong pat on my back snapped me out.

I turned back to look.

"Umar you are here already?" I saw him in casual clothes so I asked him.

"Why should I not be here when Amma herself called me to fill me with your indecency."He was literally glaring me now folding his hand over his chest.

I thought to keep my mouth shut. I needed to freshen up before any one catches me and start with their scolding sessions. So I moved to my room ignoring Umar.

" Why weren't you picking my calls?"He asked coming in front of me halting my motion.

" Can I just have a moment to freshen up?After that you can resume with your inspection."I said annoyingly and he nodded and moved away giving me a way to my room.

Shukr(Thanks) Allah there was no one on my way to room.

I sighed in relief.

After showering I felt relaxed and ready to face angry birds.

I was drying my hair when I heard knock on my door.

" Come in."I said aloud.

I'm sure Umar had already informed everyone about my arrival till now.

I was back facing the door. I heard the click of the door opening but no sound followed after that.

I looked back.

Oh my!! just save me Ya Allah (SAW), please.

" As..... Assalam o Alaikum Amma. How are you?" I finally greeted my angry Amma who was just standing at the door frame and was glaring me with full intensity enough to burn a hole.

" Don't call me Amma. I'm so disappointed on you. You left your nikah function in the middle of nowhere and joining your wedding functions when it's about to end. Tell me today. Family has no importance in your eyes. Your priorities are related to only your business and business. Everyone was asking about you, which only embarrassed me on my upbringing. I thought I've raised you with moral values but..... "She paused and gave me a look of dripping disappointment.

Oh shit....... This time it has really gone far.

" Amma sorry, I was about to come ten days before but got stuck due...."I was explaining her when she cut me in the middle.

" Stop giving me excuses Haroon."She said with raised voice.

She is really pissed now.

" Okk, I'm sorry."I said guiltily.

" Please Amma forgive me na. It's my wedding you know."When she didn't budge I bribed her with a hug.

" You remember it. Very good."Here comes the sarcastic queen.

I sheepishly smiled at her.

" Ok, but Zara will bring your traditional attire along with food . Wear it before you go out of your room."She said ruffling my hair.

" Your all friends are here. They were desperately waiting for you. After meeting your grandfather and inlaws , grant them your royal presence."Amma said the last part sarcastically before exiting my room.

After some time Zara came and gave me yellow kurta and white pyjama not forgetting to lecture me about my late arrival on my own wedding. After feeding myself with home made tasty cuisine I changed into it and came out as Amma's instructions.

I was going to the dada jaan's room when I met baba on the way. He didn't seem to be angry though, instead he asked me about my trip and meetings. But I apologize for my absence. He said he understand and I should not bother about it and enjoy the remaining rituals.

Wow!!

He is cool.

After that I moved to dada jaan's room to cool down his raised temperature.

He first acted to be really pissed off but after my constant apologies he forgave me.

When I was giving him details about my trip and meetings there was a loud bang on the door.

"Come in." Dada jaan said in his loud and intimidating voice

And there came my friends.

They were looking at me as if they will eat me alive.

I looked at dada jaan who was now smirking which clearly says 'you are trapped now'.

"Dada jaan can we borrow our friend if you are done with him." Amir one of my friend asked dada jaan.

"Of course son, enjoy this two days with him after that he will be a family man."Dada jaan said in mischief filled voice.

" Come on dear friend, we have waited for you so long. Let us treat you with our love and care."Umar said smelling of conspiracy.

Umar, Anas, Amir and Rashid pulled me out with them.

" Where are you guys taking me ."I was literally trying to find out what they are up to.

" Don't worry, for our bhabhi's(sister in law) sake we are not going to kill you. "Anas said patting my left shoulder.

" Thank you so much for not killing me. "I said sarcastically.

"You are lucky you know, to have friends like us who kept aside their work unlike you for your wedding." This time Rashid said straightening his already straight caller.

I rolled my eyes.

Why every dramatic person should have to be related to me somehow or other?!!!

"Umar, Amir, Anas, Rashid bring him to the hall and after the elders are done you guys can treat him with turmeric paste."Amma said calling them.

" Ok Amma."They said in unison.

What in the Allah's name they are going to do with me?!!!

Turmeric paste?!!!

I'm not gonna apply it.

It's not necessary. I always pitied those groom painted with turmeric and some other pastes.

" Amma what are you talking about. I'm not gonna apply those pastes of yours. You know, I don't like those stuffs."I said almost begging.

" Haroon don't get me start to remind you about your indecent and disobedient behavior.I don't want your whining. Just do whatever I say."She glared me before disappearing in one of the rooms.

" Why you had to anger Amma?"Umar glared copying Amma.

It's better to give up now.

Anyways, they will have their ways with me.

The blackmailers!!!

" Ok, let's just finish with whatever you guys want."I said giving myself to them.

It was awkward for me to sit in one position get painted and stuffed with sweets and bear all the women's double meaning jokes, teasings and laughter.

I sighed in relief when finally they said it was time to wrap up but my wicked friend said that they wanted to apply it as well.

After being aim of their wicked ways for half an hour they left my exhausted form.

I ran to my room and took a long warm bath to soothe my tense and exhausted muscles.

I changed ina tracksui and thought to have a good night's sleep burying my wish to see 'the love of my life.