Our stars are those that burn the brightest,
And refuse to fade.
-Ariana.

Author's pov

Soon the sun rose above the horizon bringing a new chapter in every one's life. New chances to those who failed. New hopes and new dreams to those who want to achieve.

Ayesha woke up due to the sunrays that hit her sleepy form. Even with her closed she could feel the sun light wanting her to wake up from her nod land but she wanted to sleep more. But she also wanted to wake up so that she can be back to her normal and realise that yesterday's events were just her nightmare. But life is never about what we want, its all about what it has.

Finally she opened her eyes. Of course today they were going back to Mumbai but what haunted her was the truth and that how will she hide it.

She heard a knock on her bathroom door, followed by Ahira's voice.

"You are not ready? Girl come fast, the breakfast is set." She said and went out without waiting for Ayesha's answer.

"This girl and her mood" She smacked her head and took out her grey thigh length shirt and a black pant along with black shawl.

After taking a refreshing shower, she went towards the dining room. As she entered the room, she found everyone present there except Ahaan.

'Thank God he is not here' She thought and sat down relieved but her relief was short lived as Ahaan showed up after minutes.

'Fuck!!!' Both cursed in their mind seeing each other.

"Oh wow twining" Ahira said enthusiastically after seeing Ahaan in his grey shirt and black pant, while Ahaan rolled his eyes and took a seat.

They all started eating while talking on some random topic but Ayesha was quite through out the meal. Ahira noticed her mood and decided to talk to her later.

Soon everyone finished their breakfast and headed to their room to pack their belongings.

Ahaan was packing his clothes when his eyes landed on the marriage certificate that was in a plastic cover. His hand fisted in its own just by seeing the certificate. Yesterday's events came rushing as he took the vase which wad beside him and smashed it on the floor to remove his anger. The vase soon broke into pieces just like his heart. He took the photo of Rinoz from his bag and a lone tear escaped his eyes.

"I'm sorry Rinoz" He said looking at the pic.

"I think you were never mine. I never thought something like this would happen. Ayesha was like Ahira to me but then everything changed. I want you in my life Rinoz. I love you." He sat on his knees and cried.

After all he loved her since 5 years and it was not a short time. She has a special place in his heart.

He packed his things and took his out. Every one was ready except for Ayesha.

Soon Ayesha came and everyone sat in the car. Ahaan was driving while Ayesha sat near the window pondering over yesterday.

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Ayesha's pov.

It was already a week since we returned. And in this one week I have isolated myself from my family and even from Ahira. And now I know for sure that she must have sensed that something is wrong.

"Ayesha come for breakfast" My brother knocked.

I was getting ready for office. Thanks to my job otherwise I don't know what I would have been doing today to reduce my guilt. I would have been a crying mess by now if I would have stayed at home.

I got ready and went down only to find my family waiting for me at the dinning table. With a thudding heart I took steps ahead and sat on my seat.

"I am noticing you since you returned, you are not talking to us properly" Dad asked.

"N-nothing like that dad" I said resuming my breakfast.

Soon dad and bhai got busy in their random talks while I was thanking God in my mind that they didn't triggered me with more questions.

"Bye mom, bye dad" I bid my adieu and made my way towards my car.

I was enjoying my Darshan Raval's 'Bhula Diya' song while driving when my phone rang.

'Ya Allah no' I sighed looking at the name

'Ahi' the caller name flashed.

I was shutting Ahira because I can't hide anything from her. If I'll talk to her then hundred percent sure that I'll tell her everything or at least I'll give her a chance to get suspicious. Even though I know I am not doing a good job by not attending her call.

Not having any other choice I picked up the phone

"Hello"

"Assalamu alaikum" Came her enthusiastic voice.

"Wa alaikum salaam" I said dryly.

"Why the hell are you sounding like you killed someone?" She asked.

"Ahiiiii" I said trying to sound irritated.

"Ok calm down and guess what??" She said and I am sure she must have jumped while asking this.

"How would I know" I asked trying to concentrate on the road.

"Are think naa" She said again.

"Ahira don't beat around the bush and come to the point. I am driving" I said

"Rinoz, mom and dad are coming here and that too forever. Ayesha I'm so happy" 

Fuck

Fuck

Fuck

"Ahira I'll call you tonight" I said and cut the call.

What the hell is going on in my life. I seriously felt like ripping my hair out now. Already I was dying of guilt and too add spice to that now Rinoz is coming here.

Great!!! Fucking great. Oh god I'm cursing too much.

How will I face her? How will I talk to her? And moreover how the hell will Ahaan react? For God sake he loves Rinoz and she is coming here FOREVER.

I prayed to Allah because he is the only one who could make me think straight.

Soon I arrived at my office and made my way towards the washroom.

I washed my face again and again to refresh myself. Once I was sure that I was ok, I went out and started my work.

Whole day I was busy in completing my workload that I didn't got any time to cry over my fate for which I am very thankful to Allah.

Soon we winded up all the work and I headed towards a café to have some refreshing coffee.

As I sat in the corner with my favorite cappuccino, I heard a familiar voice. I turned towards the source and found the person's back was facing me. I shrugged the thought and looked out of the window.

As this café was located near a park, it was my favorite. Whenever I feel stressed, I come here and sit at this exact corner for it gives a good view of the garden.

Children were running here and there, carefree of their surrounding. Their parents were running behind them, some playing with them while some protecting them from getting theirselves injured.

An old couple was sitting, hand in hand looking into each other's eyes piercing through their soul.
The tenderness and love in their eyes made me want to have a soulmate like that, who will love me and cherish me. But fate had some other surprises for me. Otherwise it wouldn't have played like this with me.

"Enjoying it?" I heard an authorative voice. I looked up to find a pair of brown eyes staring right back at me.

"Ahaan" I breathed out.

"Yeah your so called husband" He said venomously and that bitterness had my heart cry in pain.

We were quite. Just the breathing sound and the clinking of coffee cups and children quarells could be heard.

"So?" He started.

"Nothing" I said diverting my mind towards the old couple.

"When I am talking your attention should be here" He said calmly yet with so much authority that made me go pale.

"I hope you know that Ahira's in laws and Rinoz is coming" He asked sipping my coffee.

No one dares to take my coffee and when I say no one, I mean it. I snatched the cup back from him, careful enough that the coffee doesn't spill to which he glared at him.

"I'll take that as yes. So, don't you dare let anyone know about whatever happened in Mahabaleshwar. I will send the divorce papers once I am free and then you will be free from my name" He stated.

"As if I am dying to have your name" I mumbled to myself.

"Good for you that you don't" He glared and went out from the café.

Just at the right my phone buzzed and I received Ahira's message.

'Mom has invited you for lunch tomorrow. So be there on time.' Her message said.

'Okay' I typed and pressed sent though I didn't wanted to go.

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Author's pov

How will you feel if you don't get what you wanted? Ahaan is probably going through the same shit.

He was a mess.

Anger

Regret

Hate

Frustration

This is what he was going through right now. In this one week since they returned, he had fired two of his secretary. For what? He himself doesn't know the answer.

His presence itself was enough to make his employees and servents terrify. Everyone started fearing him.

He haven't talked to his only family, his sister, his best friend, he didn't even texted her. Everytime she calls him, he declines tha call or gives some lame excuse.

But Ahira understood that her brother was going through some problem. Her brother was no more the man she knew. He was no more the soft hearted and caring person.

And currently he was not in a good. He had to go to this café to meet his client and on the way back he saw Ayesha there. He warned her about not telling anyone about marriage and since then his mood was bad.

"Excuse me sir" He heard a sweet voice. It was his new secretary.

"Come in" His voice full of power and authority.

The girl came in with her small smile but it got vanished seeing her new boss looking at her with those calculative brown eyes. She shuddered under his gaze.

"What's the time miss?" He asked glancing at the clock in his cabin.

"Seven" She replied unaware of the man in front of her.

While she was walking through the reception, the receptionist gave her sympathetic look and then she didn't understand why but now she does.

"Exact time" His tone was calm but behind that calmness was something else.

"7:02" She said shivering with fear.

"Two minutes late" He said and got up from his seat taking his black coat from the chair.

"Now get lost and never show me your face" He said and disappeared behind the doors.

'Fuck' She cursed and walked out with her head hanging low.

He returned home at midnight.

It was like this since one week. He would always return home around midnight and would go to office early. It was his way of shutting himself from everyone.

He would always be out of control. Breaking each and everything that comes in hand.

If it was not for the maid then his room and house would probably be a battlefield.

That poor soul cleans the mess everyday and he messes it again.

Even she was fed up now. How much will she tolerate?

As always the food was there on the dining table but he ignored it though he was starving.

He straight away went inside the bathroom and stood under the shower. The cold water cascaded down his frame giving his stress and anger a break.

He closed his eyes and all the memories flashed in front of him. Some of Rinoz and him as children and some of him and Ayesha as he treated her as his small sister.

He could not yet digest the thing that happened in his life.

How he was happy two weeks ago and in a blink of an eyes his world turned upside down.

He came out after the refreshing bath and again his phone rang, flashing Ahira's name.

He declined the call and dressed in his night suit.

Sleep was far from him, his eyes were on the ceiling. He was guilty for he thinks he betrayed Rinoz and angry at himself for why accepted Ayesha as his wife.

The anwers to all these questions were unknown to him but yet known.

The answer he gave that day was his heart speaking. His heart knew what it wanted but his mind was causing all these confusion and messing with him.

Rinoz's name flashed on his screen and it was enough for him to forget everything as he opened the inbox.

Rinoz
I am coming to Mumbai, forever:)

Was the message that made the ground beneath him open and swallow him. Though he knew that she was coming but receiving a message from her was like fuel added to already blazing fire.

Again guilt, anger, hurt and all the pent up emotions resurfaced him and with all the force he had he threw his phone and it came crashing with wrath of the mighty wall.

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