"I do" a lone tear rolled down my cheek when i heard him say 'I do' for the third and last time. My fate was signed away. Nobody could see my face as it was under the veil and i am very thankful for it. I quietly rubbed my tears away with a thought that i was doing this for my Mama.

That day first i went to hospital to meet Mama, after that i went to my old apartment to pick my sketchbook. I likes to do sketching when i feel too lonely or pressurised. I was going to come back after picking up the sketchbook but Afreen's mother sumaira aunty took me to her house for the dinner. After having dinner i don't know when i fell asleep but thankfully Afreen wake me up. Armaan offered to drop me off, i accepted it thinking about Jaan and as i thought Jaan was still awake waiting for me. I sighed at my foolishness. But anyway nothing could be undone now.

This nikkah was held at home and there was basically no one beside the kids, house helpers, Mrs. khalid and Mrs. Hamdaani.

I didn't told Afreen about this nikkah because i don't have a courage to lie at her face and moreover i am 100% sure that if i had told her about this nikkah then she must've murdered me the very second. But I know i have to tell her.

I was wearing a red gown with a embroidery work on the borders of the gown. It's dupatta «scarf» was a bit heavy but not uncomfortable. I was not wearing the heavy kind of jewellery just the pair of jhoomka's were enough for me and red pair of kussa were adorning my feets. My hairs were in a loose bun and with minimal makeup my look was complete.

For the first time i applied dark red lipstick and I can confidently say that i was looking beautiful. Before this, i was never a fan of makeup because i don't feel the need to use it but what the people say that you are beautiful because of your makeup and what not but the truth was makeup just enhances your beauty, your features. It brings out your bold side out which is unknowingly hidden in your own shadows.

I really didn't wanted to get ready but Mr. Hamdaani came himself to order me. He said that no one can know about the contract, everything should seem real. After everyone got to know that me and Mr. Hamdaani are getting married, firstly their reactions were of shock and then the happy ones. If they only they knew the truth!

Jaan was confused about this, Zimal was on cloud nine and she already started to call me Mommy. Zaroon was very angry, even today he hasn't even stepped out of his room. I don't understand why he hates me so much. I tried everything to be his friend but he is just not ready to be my friend. I sighed internally.

As the nikkah was done, i was made to sit in his room on his bed. After Mrs. Khalid left closing the door behind, i finally pushed off the veil from my face and took a deep, fresh breath. I am telling you being a bride is so damn exhausting!

But as soon as i took a breath, i sneezed and looking around all i could see was red roses. 'Ya Allah!'
How did i forgot to tell Mr. Hamdaani that i am allergic to red roses.

I again sneezed and immediately ran out of the room just to collide in a hardcore chest. Our eyes met, cold met warmth. For the first time i saw his neutral expressions other than anger. Maybe it was my illusion that i felt him staring at me with a dumbstruck face. He was staring at me without a single blink. Seriously?

I instantly distanced myself from him and as usual his eyes darkened at my action. He was definitely going to scold me but i again sneezed and saw his furrowed eyebrows "Whats wrong with you"?

This man i tell you! His voice was pissed off or i say beyond pissed off "I am allergic to red roses" I completed and again sneezed "Stupid girl" he muttered under his breath, i instantly passed him a glare but ignoring me, he caught my wrist in his hand and walked straight towards his study. I wasn't even in the situation to say that leave my hand.

He made me sit on the sofa and asked impatiently as i was sneezing profusely "Tablet name for your allergy"?

"Rigix" I replied and the next second he dialled a number on his phone "Get me a Rigix tablet in 2 minutes in my study and don't let me see a single rose petal in my room not even it's fragrance. Clean it right this moment" With that said he slammed his phone on the table hard that i slightly flinched from the voice.

Why was he so angry? I was much better now, i stood up, took the covered glass of water from the table and gulped it down in a breath "I am Okay now" I said and again sneezed. Second hand embarrassment. I sighed internally. I gave him a nervous smile but he just glared at me. What did i do?

Glaring hard at me he walked out of the study. Complicated man!
After a few seconds Mrs. Hamdaani walked in. I instantly stood up greeting her "Assalam-O-Alaikum Mrs. Hamdaani"

"Wa-Alaikum-Aslam Ayzal! call me Mom" she replied me back with a small smile and sat down beside me gesturing me to sit down too. Passing her a smile, i sat down. There was silence for a few minutes before she started "I know there must be a hidden reason for the two of you to get married....." She paused to look at me. I was inwardly panicking but my facial expressions were neutral.

"Don't worry i wouldn't ask you" I took a sigh of relief internally. Ya Allah! Tera Shukar hai.

"I wouldn't say like the other typical mothers that don't leave my son or please stay with him......." She paused. She was staring blankly at her lap. I unintentionally placed my hand on her lap and she got out of her trance. She passed me an smile and took my hand in hers.

"All i wanted to say is just try to understand him, i know he is a bit complicated but believe me when i say he literally don't have anyone to share his worries, he don't have anyone to rely on. He likes to stay isolated. He don't like women and i am the only one to blame for it....." Tears were streaming down her cheeks as her hold on my hand tightened.

In the meantime, we heard a knock on the door, faris came in giving me the tablet and walked out passing me a small smile "Take it" Mrs. Hamdaani softly uttered passing me a glass of water. I smiled in return and took the tablet.

"I don't know what else to say.....You can do whatever you want to do, leave him as you wish but just for once......." She trailed off as the door was opened with a loud bang. A sarcastic chuckle resounded in the study, i looked upwards and the glint i saw in his eyes was enough for anyone to wobble his legs in fear.

In the matter of seconds i was pulled to stand by his side. He pulled me with so much force that i stumbled a bit "She is not like you to leave anyone just for her own sake" These weren't just his words which he was speaking but he was pouring his heart out by his anger and his rage. I don't know why but i can clearly see his concealed pain behind his eyes.

"And what are you doing here? I clearly remember i didn't invited you so please leave" He said pointing his finger towards the door but his eyes never left Mrs. Hamdaani. Without a word she turned and left but she was obviously crying. I really feel bad for her. Whatever the reason but she was his mother.

Closing his eyes he took a deep breath and his hold on my hand loosened. Taking this my cue i pulled my hand back to leave but yet again he caught my wrist asking with a scowl "Where are you going"?

This was the third time he was holding my hand. Ignoring the different feeling in my body, i glared at him "Leave my....." I trailed off when he pulled me towards him circling my arms around his neck and in seconds his hands snaked through my petite waist pulling me closer than ever. My loose bun got opened in between and my hairs got scattered on his shoulder. With just an inch distance between our lips, i can smell his minty fresh breath against my lips and his heavy woody cologne was filling in my nostrils making my senses to wave off.

"I will not leave it" I felt my breath was hitched right that second as he whispered against my lips giving me a tickling sensation in my core. My cheeks were burning and the butterflies i was feeling in my stomach were another story.

"W-what are Y-you doing"? Just i know with how much difficulty i asked him and i actually stammered for the first time. Ughh I hate myself.

"Nothing much. I am looking at you" He said like it wasn't a big deal. At his reply i felt like my senses were back and i instantly passed him my best glare and struggled to get away from him but he is obviously more stronger than me.

His hold tightened on my waist and he pulled me more closer that i gasped in surprise "Leave me Mr. Hamdaani. I don't like any non-Mehram touching me. Holding hands infront of your mother was okay but why are you holding me like this now"? His expressions turned gloomier but the next second a sly smirk appeared on his lips.

"Well, Nikkah Mubarak Ho Bivi «Congratulations for Nikkah Wifey»" Just as he finished speaking i felt his soft lips against my forehead and unintentionally i closed my eyes at the striking sensation in my body.