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AREESHA'S POV:

I saw him leaning to the pole talking to her making her laugh, I just bawled my fist with anger building up inside me, I ran across the swings and headed towards them, with an intention to wipe that smile from her face and to give some piece of my mind to HIM,

"Jazzy!" I shouted, he abruptly stood straight and watched me with a small smile on his lips,

"Hey! Areesha! Where have you been? I have waited for you for half an hour, but look, I meet your old friend, remember Sania," he said as I approached them, I narrowed my eyes at her, she was such a brat! So evil and I just can't stand her for a mere second and now she was talking to my Jazzy!

"She is not my friend," I stated, still giving her a deadly glare, she didn't even look at me for once, she has her eyes fixed on Jazzy, who was watching me in confusion,

"What? But she was your good friend, right?" he asked, I shook my head,

I don't want to tell him how evil this girl is, she is definitely not what she looks like,

I still remembered our fight a few months ago and accidentally she broke her father's expensive watch and blamed it on me with all the other things she has done and daddy was so upset because of that, he grounded me for two weeks.

I tried to tell him the truth, but that she-devil shamelessly lie in front of her parents and never apologize for what she did, she made my daddy upset and now she is talking to my Jazzy!

"Jazzy, daddy is calling you, let's go," I said holding his arm and started walking, but she caught his hand from the other side,

"Jazzy, wait, let's go to the fountain, I want to spend some time with you," she said, which ignited my anger, I pulled Jazzy to my side and stood in front of him, glaring her, they both looked a bit shocked,

"Don't you dare call him Jazzy! He is my friend!" I said, pointing my finger at her,

"Areesha," Jazzy call me from behind, holding me from my shoulders, but I jerk his hands away and looked back at her,

"Why? He is also my friend and I will call him whatever I want, who are you to claim him, huh?" she said in her high pitched voice,

"Don't you call him your friend," I said, taking a step to her,

"Areesha, let's go back," Jazzy said from behind, but I ignored him,

"You know what! I don't want to talk to the loser like you, Jazzy, come on, let's go somewhere else, away from her," she said scoffing at me,

"Okay, that's it!" I said and lunged at her, she shrieked and tried to run, but I caught her from her hairs,

"Oh My God! Areesha! Leave her!" Jazzy said, pushing me away from her, but before he could get me, I punched her straight in her face; she started crying holding her face,

"Damn it! Areesha, what is wrong with you?" he asked, still holding me from my waist and lifted me up from the ground with the tight grip around my waist, I squirmed under his hold, but he did not let go.

"I don't want you to talk to her, she is a spoiled brat, and I don't even want you to look at her, promise me Jazzy!" I said with anger, he knitted his brows together, he lowered me down, but still has his hands on me, holding me back so I won't go back to her and finish what I started.

"What is going in your little mind Areesha? You just gave her a black eye," he asked, but I ignore him and folded my hand on my chest, he turns around to Sania, who was still sitting on the ground crying like a little baby, he kneels down beside her,

"I am sorry for what she did to you," he said, but I pull him towards me, holding his shirt, "No, Jazzy, you will never apologize to anyone! Not her specifically!" I said,

"Areesha, you are now acting like a child," he said before going back to that drama queen,

"I will beat her to a pulp if you even take a single step to her," I warned, coming between them,

"Areesha!" He calls out my name again, but still tried to walk past me, I turned around and started kicking her, she screamed loudly,

"My goodness! Areesha, stop!" he said and lifted me up from my waist again and took me away from her, leaving her behind crying.

"Don't you dare come near my Jazzy!" I shouted at her,

"Let me go Jazzy!" I said, twisting and turning under his hold, but he ignores and keeps walking.

"You are unbelievable Areesha," he muttered under his breath.

I woke up from the dream as I felt something cold on my legs, I slowly opened my eyes and stop the yarn on the back of my hand, when I heard a low sound of someone snoring, I quickly got down from the bed and pick up my electric teaser and switched open the lights and saw him,

He was sleeping on the couch in the corner of my room, or I shall say half falling from the couch, I put down the teaser and open the curtains and look at the clock, it was 5:00 am, I glanced back at him, he was curled up on the couch in a very uncomfortable position, his white shirt was covered in mud, along with his pants and shoes, his hairs were disheveled, I kneel down and took off his shoes and unbuckle his belt, wondering why he is sleeping like this, he caught my hand when I was about to get up,

"Don't you try to take advantage of me!" he said in a raspy voice, "What?" I asked him, confused by his words,

"Why are you unbuckling my pants?" he asked in his sleepy voice, his eyes still closed,

"Are you mad? I was just taking off the belt for your ease, but I think, I should leave you like this," I said, moving to the door where his coat was lying on the floor, I picked it up and hang neatly on the holder and get back to him, he has fallen asleep again,

"Maaz," I said, poking his cheek with my finger, he did not respond, I again poke him, "Maaz! Wake up," I said, he stirred and opens his eyes and cough vigorously, getting up from the couch,

"Are you okay?" I asked, sitting beside him, handing him a glass of water, he looked at me with those red eyes, I put my hand on his forehead, he definitely has a fever,

"Ya Allah, you are sick, get up from here," I said, helping him to get up, lay him back on my bed, and cover him with my blanket,

"I am fine Areesha, just need some sleep," he said in his sleepy voice, "didn't get much sleep lately," he said, rubbing his eyes,

"Are you kidding me? You have this high fever and you are saying like it doesn't matter," I said, he didn't respond and go back to sleep and a guilt took over me,

Why I left him there last night and that silly stunt to throw away my ring was just a ridiculous idea, I don't know what took over me, but I really regret it now, I know he wants me to go back with him, but still I am not ready to go back, I just can't forget what happened back there, how he treated me back there, but there were some certain things I learned in these two years about him, he wasn't that cruel, he helped many people and the way he took care of Adil or I shall say the way he is spoiling my little brother gave me a chance to think otherwise, but there are some things that still haunts me, I want to let go of my past, but it is not that much easy.

First I thought that everything will get better once I will be able to get myself and Adil out of that miserable life with Uncle, but I was wrong nothing turns out what I planned or wished for, Uncle was still out there and now as Maaz has found me I am 100 percent sure he will come for me, I have no idea how he would have reacted to know about Alex's death, but I don't want to face him never in my life again.

Yeah, I mourn over Alex, he didn't deserve what happened to him and to know that who killed him makes my heart ache more, but in all this I couldn't hate Maaz, yeah, I was terrified of him first but as the time pass that fear lessen but it is still there, I just don't want to put my trust in him, he is not the same Jazzy once I knew, who was sweet and caring, never had intention to hurt anyone, he was the one who calm me back there, but now he is a lot more different person who scares me and confuses me at the same time, I just can't stand these awful feelings.

I was lost in my thoughts while wiping the mud from his face with a towel, while he slept, I quickly cleaned him up and ran out of my apartment, and I knock on the door of Nazish's apartment,

"Open the door!" I called when she did not open it after all this banging,

"What is it Areesha?" she asked, as she opens the door and let me in, she was still in her night suit and wearing her robe, stretching her hands while yawning,

"I need your help," I said,

"What is it?" she asked, "Just come with me," I said and took her hand and started walking but she stopped me,

"Wait, I have to check on Hadi," she said and went into the adjacent room and come back with Hadi in her hands, he cooed when he saw me, I took him from her and kissed his chubby cheeks,

"Let's go," she stated and walked out, I followed her behind,

We both stepped into my apartment and I led her to my room where Maaz was still sleeping, as we enter, she abruptly stopped and gasped,

"Areesha, why there is a man sleeping on your bed?" she asked,

"Um...because he is my husband," I replied, she looks at me with wide eyes,

"You are married?" she asked me, surprised by what I told her, I nodded,

"Oh my Allah, you never told me you were married and I was planning to send you on a date with Dr. Sarim, he is a cardiologist and a very good friend of mine, but thanks god I have not said anything to him yet," she said,

"What? Are you serious?" I asked a little bit shock by her words, and why everyone here wants me to get married?

"Okay, I am sorry, but who is he?" she asked, moving towards my bed and bend down to see him sleeping, she gasped loudly and take a few steps backward, her hand on her chest, she looked at me with wide eyes,

"You... You are married to Maaz Jaferi?" she asked in disbelief, I nodded again, "Oh, so now I understand why you seem familiar to me when we first met, I saw some pictures of his wedding on the internet," she continued,

"Oh, My, never in my dreams I thought, I will ever meet him, but look, he is here sleeping on your bed, in your apartment, next to mine and I wasn't aware of it, Oh My! But why he is not waking up?" she asked,

"He is sick, can you please check him," I asked, rolling my eyes at her drama,

"Yeah, just let me bring my bag," she said and sprinted out of the room, I gently caress Hadi's back who has fallen asleep and took a seat beside the bed and watched him sleeping, he really looked tired, there were bags under his eyes,

"Okay, I got my bag," Nazish said, entering my room, with her messy hairs now tied up in a messy bun, she looked a bit different earlier, but still was in her night suit, she took his temperature and start examining him,

I waited for her to say something, "Well, he is fine, just need some rest, I have given him the shot of injection, his temperature will be lower but it doesn't work, give him these tablets, he will be better nothing to be worried about," she said after discarding the used syringe,

"He will be fine?" I asked again, "Yup!" she replied and handed me a bottle of medicine,

"Just take care of him and give these twice a day postprandial," she said, I thanked her, Maaz Stir in his sleep and lay on his stomach,

"Well, I should go now before he wakes up and see me in these clothes, I want to be a bit presentable when you introduce me to him," she said,

"You are unbelievable Nazish," I said, rolling my eyes at her,

"What? Don't you know he was my crush before I got married to that traitor," she said, shrugging her shoulders.

"You had a crush on him?" I asked, a bit amused,

"Yeah, who doesn't? Just look at him," she asked, with a duh tone,

"Okay, I am leaving now, give me a call, if you need anything," she said taking Hadi from my arms and pass me a smile before walking out, I sighed and moved to the kitchen after closing the door of my room,

I started cooking breakfast for both of us, I really need to go for some grocery shopping, I thought as I open the fridge and pantry to look for the ingredient, there was not much but I settled down to prepare porridge and make a fruit salad along with some French toast, after preparing the breakfast, I peeked inside my room and found him sleeping soundly, I shut the door and started to do some cleaning as there were the stains of mud on the floor, thanks to him, after the cleaning I call Mr. Shahzaib, taking a day off which he granted happily, I glanced back at the clock, it was 11:00 am already.

I walked into my room and found him sitting on the bed, typing something on his phone when I entered he looked up and smiled,

"Thanks for letting me sleep here," he said, getting up from the bed, "Not a big deal, you should rest more Maaz, you had a fever spike," I said, as I put my hand on his forehead, it was not warm now, he looks a lot better.

"I am fine, Areesha," he said, taking something out of his pocket and place it on my palm, I gasped and looked at him, flabbergasted watching my ring on my hand,

How in the world does he get it back? It was impossible!

I stood there stunned when he caresses my jaw with the pad of his thumb,

"I got you back the ring, now you have to come with me," he said, watching me intensely, tears started to pool into my eyes as the thought of risking his life with that stupidity.

"How? I mean, why did you do that? Are you insane? Don't you know how dangerous it was? Why did you do that?" I asked, drowning myself into the sea of guilt again, he stepped closer and cupped my face and forced me to look at him, he wipes the tear with his thumb and kisses my eyes, "Don't cry, love,"

"I did that because I want you back in my life and I will do anything to earn your forgiveness," he whispers in my ear, "And besides that I want to spend this whole day with you, I want to celebrate it with you and this day cannot be celebrated without your wedding ring," he said, I gave him a questioning look,

"You don't remember, do you?" he asked,

"Remember what?"

"It's our wedding anniversary," he replied, I took in a sharp breath in as he lowered his head on my shoulder,

"I have spent two years without you Areesha, it was really hard to live like that, but from now on I don't want to spend a single second without you being on my side, without you in my life,"

"I want us to start over, letting go what happen in the past, I want a new beginning, I can't turn the wheel and undo what happened in the past, but we can give it a try, please Areesha come back," he said, nuzzling his face in my hairs and I stood still taking in his words and ignoring the sensations all over my body because of his closeness,

"I... Maaz,"

"Just go out with me for a dinner today, just a dinner nothing else and if you want to come back here I will drop you, I don't want to rush anything, you want your time you can have it, but don't shut me out from your life," he said before I could refuse to go with him,

He lifted his head and looked at me with his warm eyes, "Just one dinner," he said,

"Okay, but promise me you will never do such thing like you did last night, I don't want you to listen to me all the time, I was so stupid to say such things like that and I am extremely sorry for that, you have to promise me Maaz, you won't endanger your life for me," I said, looking into his eyes, he smiled and embrace me into a tight hug,

"I promise," he said softly, kissing my shoulder making me shiver from his touch,

"I have prepared the breakfast, let's eat, I am starving," I said,

"Okay, let's go," he said, going into the bathroom and I went into the kitchen and lay out the dishes and plates on the table, he came back discarding his shirt on the chair and sat in front of me half-naked,

"Are you insane? Go put on your shirt," I said, but he did not move and picked up his cup of coffee, "I don't have any clean shirt here and I don't want to wear that one now,"

"Maaz, go put something on," I said, trying to keep my eyes on his face, he leaned closer to me,

"Why? Are you distracted?" he asked, I scoffed,

"No, why would I?" I lied, he smirks,

"I will send my driver till 8:00 pm, be ready I am sure you will love what I have in my mind," he said changing the topic, but it was really difficult for me to eat when he was sitting in front of me like that and flashing me a smile, so I decided to look at my plate rather than the sinfully handsome man sitting in front of me and shoving the whole French toast in his mouth,

"Okay," I replied, after the brunch, he made a few calls and lay back on the couch in my living room, I was washing the dishes when there was a knock, I wipe my hands and move to the door when he stopped me,

"I got this," he said

"No, I won't let you open the door, you are not wearing the shirt," I said, but he walked pass me before I could reach for him, he talked to someone and close the door holding a suit in his hand,

"I called my driver to deliver my clothes," he replied to my questioning look and walk to my room, I shook my head and headed back into the kitchen making the list for my grocery shopping, he came back wearing his suit looking fresh after taking a shower, the smell of his cologne lingered my nose, I looked at him, he was tying the knot of his tie, flashing me a smile which gave me the sight of white teeth and gorgeous dimples, he came closer to me where I was sitting near the kitchen counter on the stool and kissed the top of my head,

"Be ready till 8, okay," he said and I nodded, he smiled again and left, I let out the breath I do not know I was holding.

I walk back to my room to change my clothes and pick up my bag and left for some shopping, I had to buy a dress for the dinner, I don't have an appropriate dress for tonight's occasion, after spending solid four hours roaming in the mall, I got back into my apartment holding grocery bags, I couldn't find a single dress in the whole mall, I think I should ask some help from Nazish, she might help me out in this situation, I thought, unlocking the door, but when I enter an audible gasp escaped my lips looking at the beautiful dress in my living room along with few black boxes with gray ribbons on them, I put the bags on the table picked up the small note on the box,

"I want you to wear this tonight, this is going to be the best night of your life, I promise."

Love,

MJ.

He is unbelievable, but I really love this dress, I picked up my cell phone while eating a mouthful of chocolates from the other box I found and send a text to thank him for the dress and everything else, he replied immediately.

I open the box and saw the matching stilettoes and other box contain the white pearl jewelry and some other cosmetics, I looked at the dress again, it was off shoulder dress and a bit revealing, though, I was contemplating either I should wear it or not when I come up with an idea, I can wear my fur shawl over it.

I looked at my reflection for the fiftieth time and smooth out my dress nervously, my palms just getting sweaty as the time pass by, "Relax Areesha, everything is going to be fine," I assured myself and looked at myself again and nodded satisfied with my appearance, this dress was really beautiful, a stunning princess gown, that I always wanted to wear, I feel like a princess, I tied my hairs in a half up and half down style and curled them slightly to give a bit volume to these long hairs, I put on my shoes when there was a knock on my door, I quickly grab my shawl and clutch from the bed and hurried over to the main door and opened it, as expected Maaz was standing there in all his glory but today he was looking much more handsome in his charcoal black tuxedo with white flower tucked neatly on his coat under his signature silver brooch, his eyes were glistering with happiness, it was impossible to look away from him, he stepped closer and planted a soft kiss on my cheek,

"You look beautiful, Areesha," he said, I just smile in response not feeling to say anything when he was standing so close to me,

"Shall we go?" he asked, holding my hand in his warm ones, I nodded again, he led me to the limo parked on the side and open the door for me,

I slipped in careful with my dress, as I got myself settled, he closed the door, sitting beside me and hold my hand and entwined our fingers,

We talk about some random things and he told me about her current condition of Nani ma I make a mental note to pay her a visit soon,

"Where are we going?" I asked him, it has been nearly an hour,

"Just a few more minutes and you will know," he replied, shrugging his shoulders, we pass through the heavy metal gates and I saw a huge signboard on the side on which "JAFFER PROPERTIES" written in bold letters.

The driver stopped the car in front of a magnificent house and I just watched it in awe with my mouth wide open, I cannot believe something this beautiful exist on this planet,

Maaz closed my mouth by putting his finger under my chin, he got down from the limo and extended his hand to me which I hold and got down carefully with his help, it was a bit difficult to walk in this dress and these five-inch stilettos,

"What is this place?" I asked him as he led me to the main door, "I cannot believe it, it is the same house as..."

"As you imagine to live in and even make a sketch of it, didn't you," he completed my sentence, I looked at him with my brow frowned, "You had it," I asked, he nodded with a sheepish smile.

"I cannot believe it! You stole my sketchbook!" I shrieked, "Come on, let's go inside, it's cold out here," he said as the cold wind blew running shiver down my body, "What is this place?" I asked as I heard the sound of waves splashing.

"It's my beach house," he replied and open the door for me, I gawked at the stupendous scene in front of me, the whole house was decorated with rose and candles and the way the light illuminated the whole house was beyond to describe, all in all it was the most beautiful house I ever saw,

"I wanted to take you to my island, but it takes a couple of hours to go there so I dropped the idea, I hope you like it here," he said as I swirl around looking at my surroundings and taking in each and everything, I was so euphoric looking at the décor.

"No, it's beautiful, thank you Maaz," I said with a smile,

"You should take it off," he said, pointing at my shawl, I clutched it tightly into my fist,

"No, I am okay with it," I replied, taking a step back, but he decreases the space between us and takes it off from my shoulder, leaving my shoulders bare to his eyes,

"Maaz, Please give it back," I pleaded and tried to take my shawl from his hands, he shook his head and put his hand on my shoulder,

"Relax, there is no one around here except for me and you should not be ashamed to show me what a beautiful and gorgeous woman you are inside and out," he said, tucking a strand of my hair back of my ear, I was feeling uneasy under his gaze and a little bit scared,

"Relax, my love," he said, looking into my eyes, there was the same care and love once I had seen many years before, I saw a glint of Jazzy in him again, I sighed and closed my eyes to calm my nerves,

"How did you get this dress? I mean it's so beautiful," I asked, "I showed Alizeh and Haya your rough draft for this dress and they made it for you," he replied, "Maaz, please give my sketchbook back," I said, but he ignored me,

"Not until I will fulfill all your wishes from it," he said, "But...that's impossible,"

"Nothing is impossible for my love," he said, leaning closer and kissed the side of my lips, making me stiffen on my place,

"Shall we have our dinner?" he asked, smirking, I nodded, not having the courage to say anything after that kiss,

He led me into the dining room, which was marvelous; there was a huge dining table suitable for twenty people, in the middle under the massive chandelier decorated with neat and fine cutlery and candles along with the fresh flowers and beautiful centerpieces.

He pulls out the chair for me and I sit down thanking him again, he took a seat right in front of me and lifted the covers from the dishes which were placed on the hotplates and reveal our dinner, my stomach growled at the pleasing aroma of food.

He put a piece of chicken Wellington on my plate along with fresh salad and serves himself with the same; we both started eating and talk.

"Remind me to get even with Ehteshaam," he said when I asked him how he was able to find me,

"What?" I asked,

"And to fire Aliyaan and Miss Noreen as well," he continued with anger lacing through his words, I put down the fork on my plate and looked at him, he was getting angry by the mention of it,

"Why would you do that?" I asked,

"I don't want to keep the people around me who lie straight in front of me," he replied,

"No, Maaz, please they did what I asked them to do, they were the one who helped me to survive for last two years, I don't want you to fire them, please Maaz," I pleaded, he gave me a questioning look, not satisfied with my answer,

"They kept you away from me for the last two years when I was on the nerve to lose my sanity without you and you are asking me to forgive them? They know how exactly I suffered and gone through that pain, I wanted to end my life because of that guilt and remorse and you want me to forgive them?" he asked, balled his fist, I gulp harder and put my hand on his fist,

"Please, it was all my doing, if you want to punish anyone, I am here, but leaving and hiding from you was my decision, I wanted to stay far away from you I was dead scared that night and they were the only people who helped me," I said he stayed silent,

"But you did all that, you were the reason I ran away, That day I didn't just saw the monster in you I also thought I have lost my friend, I saw the same monster in you which Uncle Jawed was, how he mercilessly beat me and torture me, I was scared of you," I stated, he looked at me for a couple of minutes and got up from the seat and marched over to me,

He turn my chair around and kneel in front of me holding my shaking hands, "I am nothing like that Bastard Areesha, I can never imagine to hurt you, I am extremely sorry for what happened in the past, I know I shouldn't have treated you like that, I should have trusted you but I failed to do so, but I promise, from now on I will never do such things, I am the same Jazzy you ever wanted the one you love and was so over protective for, I promise to keep you safe and happy and to spend my whole life with you, I want to fulfill the promise I made with Uncle Jamshed, please Areesha just give me one chance to prove myself, please," he said sincerely with unshed tears in his eyes, which broke my heart but I just can't be weak in front of him,

"You changed because you get to know who I really was, you didn't accept me when you misunderstood me to be Uncle Javed's daughter, How can you that to someone Maaz, how can you treat a woman like that?" I asked in a low tone, he squeezes my hand.

"Yes, I know and that was the biggest mistake of my life Areesha, Please forgive me, I never listen to my heart when it was screaming at me to give you a little space and try to understand you, there were certain times when I wonder if you could be my Areesha, but I ignored that thought as soon as it came into my mind, I am sorry Areesha, please," he said, looking at me as tear pickle down his eyes, I wipe it with my finger,

We stared each other for a long time when I sigh, lifted my hands, and cup his face with mine,

"Can we start over, I want to forget my past Maaz, I know you are the only person who can help me with it," I said, he smiled and embrace me into a bone-crushing hug,

"I... Can't bre... breathe..." I said he releases me instantly, "Sorry," he apologizes,

"Okay, come on I want to show you something, but before that I want you to go and change your clothes, I have a dress for you in the room upstairs, go take your time and meet me in the living room," he said, pulling me up from the chair and lead me to the staircase,

"What? No, I love this dress, I don't want to go and change," I said, but he placed his finger on my lips, "Well, I love this dress on you so much and was very keen to be the one to take it off tonight, but This dress will be ruined where I want to take you, so go and change," he pushed me to the stairs and kissed my redden cheeks,

"I love when you blush," he said again, leaning down, but I quickly climb up the stairs before he could do anything, I heard him laughing as I open the door right in front of the staircase,

I found a simple white dress lay on the bed along with white sandals, I picked up the dress and smiled, it was simple yet beautiful, it was a long white dress with the bodice covered with lace and there was a silver ribbon belt on the waist. I lock the door and put on the dress, pick the sandals, and descended the stairs to the living room, where I found him leaning to the large windows in his white button down shirt with his sleeves folded till his elbows, he was holding a glass containing some kind of liquid, he turns around and smiled when he senses my presence, "Wow, you are looking so pretty in this dress as well," he said coming closer to me but I snatch the glass from him and put it on the table,

"You promised me to never drink again," I said

"Yeah, I did and I have kept my promise," he said, a bit shocked at my outburst,

"Then what is it?" I asked, pointing the glass on the table,

"That's just an apple juice, love, calm down," he chuckled and hold my hand, leading me out of this house to the spacious terrace from where the beautiful view of the ocean can be seen, there was an aisle made of rose petals, candles and lanterns were placed along with them to illuminate the area, I looked up and saw a small set up few feet away from us,

"This is so beautiful Maaz," I said, he pulled me closer to him that my back was pressed into his hard chest, "Anything for you, love, I know how much obsessed you are with the beaches, lakes, and waterfalls, so I bought this whole beach for you," he said nuzzling his nose into my hairs,

"Let's go," he said and we started walking barefoot on the petal bed, holding my hands, we reached near the white tent covered with glowing soft scented candles encased in the glass, there were two cushions on the wooden floor with a small central table where something was covered with a white linen, Maaz made me sit on one of the cushions and kneel in front of me,

"It is so captivating Maaz, I don't know how to thank you for all this," I said, he smiled and holds my hands in his warm ones,

"I want to know what happened to you when I left Areesha, I want to know each and everything, today, let's just open up to each other and together we will bury our past here, we will not talk about it ever, we will let it go and start our new life from now on," he said, sitting in front of me looking into my eyes with so much love and curiosity, I took a long breath in and started telling him each and everything I have been through, his grip tighten on my hands when I told him how Uncle Jawed treated me, when I finished, he looks up and wipe my tears,

"I am so sorry love, I wish I could be there for you," he said, kissing my knuckles and caress the back of my hand with his thumb, "I know it wasn't easy for me to live like that, especially after mama's death but I always had a hope that everything will be fine," I said in a croaky voice, he pulled me onto his lap and kissed my forehead, we stayed in the same position for a long time, as I try to stop the sob escaping from my lips and he caressed my back soothing me,

"It's your turn now," I said to him, he looked down at me and peck my lips, and starting telling me about his family how they were killed right infront of his eyes and he was left alone to die on the side road all beaten up and bloodied, he paused for a minute before continue to tell me how he work hard and took over his family business in New York and from there he spanned his business all over the world, he came back after few years but didn't get any information about us only he got the news of my father's death and from then he was trying to find me. He told me about the men who killed his family and how he has revenged them but only Uncle Jawed is the only one alive among them.

"What would you do to him?" I asked as he told me he has him as his captive,

"Well, I am not doing much to him, just hanged him to the ceiling upside down and instructed my men to wipe him in every two hours and to splash the ice cold, salty water on his wounds," he stated, I watched him with wide eyes,

"Oh Yeah, not to forget the spiral knifes stabbed into his body in different places, Oh, how I just love to hear his screams every time my men wipe him, but I haven't decided his punishment yet, all of this is for the fun," he told me grinning ear to ear, I just put a hand on my mouth,

"How you can be so cruel to anyone Maaz, that's insane, you shouldn't have treated him that badly, I know he doesn't deserve to be forgiven, but doing all that sort of things are way too much," I said, trying to get up but he stopped me,

"What? He deserves more than that, he is not worthy to be pitied or to be granted for mercy," he said with a hard tone,

"But please Maaz, don't be so hard on him, don't do what he did to us,"

"I can't understand you, how can you have a soft corner for that Bastard?" he asked,

"I don't, I don't feel anything for him, what he did to us is what he intended to do, but we can't lower ourselves to his level," I said feeling upset for Maaz to treat someone like that,

"Okay, we will talk about this later, I have got something for you," he said, dismissing the subject and pulled out the folder from under the table, I looked at him confused,

"What is it?" I asked, "Just open it, my love,"

I slowly open the folder and read the documents, I looked up at him with wide eyes, "I cannot believe it, and how did you do that?" I asked with a shaky voice,

"This belongs to you, your parents have passed it over to you and I just got it back from Jawed to give you what truly belongs to my Areesha," he said, I looked back the legal documents of my father's company, tears started to roll down my cheek as I was so happy to get it back, I have lost the hope to get back my company from Uncle, but Maaz has given me back, what I had left as a memory of my father, I know how much he and mama has struggled to build it up and Uncle was just ruining it.

"Maaz, I... I don't know how to thank you for all of this," I said, looking up at him, looking into his intimidating gray eyes,

"You don't have to thank me, love," he said and pulled out a box from his pocket and open it, revealing my silver locket, I smiled, watching it as he picks it up and put it around my neck and planted a soft kiss on my neck,

"This belongs to you as well," he said,

"How can I repay you for all you had done for me?" I asked,

"I don't want anything from your love, I am just happy to spend this time with you, Happy Anniversary," he said, leaning down and pull me to him for a breathtaking toe-curling kiss, I was rooted at my place because of his action, but I didn't push him away,

He pulled away as we both were breathing hard, I put my hand on my heated face and try to relax,

"So, let's just move on to your another wish," he said, I didn't dare to look at him as I was having these butterflies in my stomach, I can still feel my cheeks burning,

"Don't be shy," he whispered and took the cloth from the table, I laughed when I saw a huge tray filled with gol gappas shots,

"You remember this?" I asked,

"Yeah, Aunt Maheen never allowed you to eat such kind of snacks, but Uncle Jamshed used to sneak out taking both off with him to eat pani puri near the beach," he said, picking one up and took the whole in his mouth, I laughed and we both started eating them, competing whoever eats the most will win and as usual he ate twelve more than me, I wipe my mouth loving the tangy and spicy flavor lingering in my mouth, when I remember something,

"I have got you something," I said and opened my clutch taking out a silver and black chain bracelet which belong to his father,

"I thought I lost it in that fight," he said as I wrap it around his wrist,

"No, I took it away from those boys," I said, shrugging my shoulders,

"But, how? They were dangerous," he asked, "I have my own ways," I said,

We sat there watching the beautiful waves splashing on the shore and go for a long walk on the shore while talking about our childhood memories, we both laugh and enjoy our time.

"Okay now, don't laugh at what I am going to do next," he warned me, pick up the guitar from the other side of the table, and took a deep sigh, before started singing One Direction song,

She has been my queen
Since we were sixteen
We want the same things
We dream the same dreams
Alright (alright)

I got it all
'Cause she is the one
Her mum calls me 'love'
Her dad calls me 'son'
Alright (alright)

I know, I know, I know for sure

Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me

Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me

She belongs to me

Kisses like cream,
Her walk is so mean
And every jaw drop
When she's in those jeans
Alright (alright)

I don't exist
If I don't have her
The sun doesn't shine
The world doesn't turn
Alright (alright)

But I know, I know, I know for sure

Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me

Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me

She knows, she knows
That I've never let her down before
She knows, she knows
That I'm never gonna let another take her love from me now

Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me

Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me

I couldn't hold my laughter as long as he sang, I cannot believe him,

I love this song!

"I told you not to laugh," he said, when the song ended,
"I thought you hated them," I asked,

"Yeah, I do, because you were such a big fan of that band and especially you fan girl on Zayn Malik and you know how possessive I am," I shook my head, he is impossible, he fulfilled my other wish!

"Your voice is so beautiful, you shouldn't be a businessman, you could have built a career in singing and I would be fangirling on you as well," I said, biting my lip to stop the smile, he rolled his eyes.

I was standing in the water as the small wave soaked my feet, it was so peaceful and so relaxing when Maaz snaked his arm around my waist and tenderly kissed my shoulder again,

What is with him and all these kisses?

"Time to fulfill another wish," he said in a husky voice, I gave him a side glance,

"What that might be?" I asked, biting my lips, I was really enjoying this night, never in my dreams I have thought about all this, I didn't have the slightest clue that he has my sketchbook which was filled with my fantasy wishes and all other stuff, I wanted to do in my life and today he is making my dreams and wishes come true,

"May I have this dance please?" he asked, kneeling in front of me and extended his hand, I laughed and put my hand on his,

"But there is no music," I stated, he pressed the button on the remote controller and the song started playing, he started dancing, holding me in his arms, I looked up at the sky, it was full of stars and it was such a beautiful night, one of my wish, dance under the stars on the beach with my prince charming, but I got much better person in my life, yeah, we all have flaws and dark sides, but it is wise to forgive.

"What are you smiling at?" he asked, swirling me around his arm,

"About my prince charming," I said, trying to suppress my smile,

"You are never getting one," he said, narrowing his eyes at me, I laugh,

"I don't want it when I have you in my life," I said, holding his shoulders, he smirks and started singing the song along with the voice of Ed Sheeran blasting through the speakers on the side of the tent,

I found a love for me
Darling just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight

"Okay, now one last thing left," he said as the song ended,

"Now, what?" I asked, totally surprised, he has done so much and now there is more....

"Yeah, come," he said, walking back to the house, he leads me through the back door into the room adjacent to the dining room, he flicked open, the lights and I swear I miss the heartbeat looking at the gigantic palace cake in front of me,

"Do you like it?" he asked,

"I love it!" I shrieked and jumped in excitement, the same cake I wanted on my birthday as I saw it on Mahrosh's birthday, but mama did not make it for me, but this one was perfect and very large.

Maaz lifted the knife from the side plate and handed it to me,

"Will you do the honor?" he asked,

"No, we both will do this honor," I said, holding his arm and we both cut our cake.

"I love you Areesha," he said, kissing my forehead,

"I love you too Maaz," I said, closing my eyes and felt his strong arms wrapped around my waist pulling me to his chest.

MAAZ'S POV:

I open my eyes and looked at her sleeping soundly in my arms, her hairs sprawled all over the pillow, I bend down and slightly kissed her cheek, before quietly getting up from the bed trying not to disturb her, but she snuggles closer as I move, I smiled and got down from the bed as slowly as possible, I had some paper work pending and have to complete it before she wakes up to spend my whole day with her, so I woke a bit early today, last night was just so damn awesome! I was so ecstatic to get her back.

I was just so happy.

I pulled a shirt over my naked torso and walked out of the room, I turned on my laptop and started going through some new emails when I got a call from Arsal, telling me about the files he has sent for me to check. I hang up and started looking at the excel sheet he has mailed me,

I got his call again after a couple of hours, asking me about the ring, I cursed when I recall it, I should tell Areesha the truth,

I was not a fool to jump into that river for that ring, it was totally insane!

So I called Arsal to contact our family jeweler and ask him to make me a ring overnight just like that one, I have good terms with them, they own a very fine collection of jewelry and their business was renowned all over the world, they had these classic and beautiful jewels.

The ring which Nani ma gave Areesha as her wedding ring was a custom made and I were so thankful that they had the design of that ring and made me another one until the dawn and deliver it to me, but I should tell her the truth...

I snapped out of my thoughts by the sound of my ringtone, I picked up as I saw the caller I.D it was Steve,

"Hello, Sir, I am sorry to break this news to you so early, but there is something you should know," he said in a worried voice,

"What is it?" I asked, knitting, my brows together, "Jawed escaped," he told me and I just clutch the side of my chairs to stop myself to lash my anger on him,

"How in the bloody hell did he escape?" I asked in a hard tone, trying all my best to control this rage building inside me,

"He was able to get out with the help of the black mamba gang, they broke into the warehouse, they killed our eight men, there are many who are injured, I have shifted them to the hospital, we are looking out for him and I am sure we will get him, just need some time," he told me and I just slammed my phone into the wall,

Damn it!

AREESHA'S POV:

I woke up when I felt my side of the bed empty, I stood up and look around, he was not here, but all our clothes were scattered in the room, I smiled and got down from the bed and enter the bathroom, after a quick shower and changing my clothes I got back into our room and started brushing my hairs when I got a call from the unknown number, I ignore it and continued my task when I again got the call from the same number, I huffed and picked up the call, but before I could say anything I heard the screams of a woman, it seems familiar voice.

"I think it's time for us to meet, Areesha," I heard that dreadful voice of Uncle Jawed, I was deep-rooted to my place hearing him,

"I am sure, you will love to meet your mother after all this long time," he says and I just stayed still, trying to contemplate what he was saying, Maaz told me he had him as his captive, so how did he....

"You...you..A...are...bluff...bluffing..." I stuttered after getting over the shock, I started feeling my whole body going numb and my head was spinning, I hold the side of my dresser to stop myself from falling,

"Oh, I can assure you, that your mother is still alive and she is with me, so, if you want to meet her, you come alone to the address I am texting you and I know you are no fool to say about this to anyone especially your billionaire husband," I could feel the threat from his words, but how can this possible,

This must be a trap, or what if Mama is still alive...

Then I heard my mother's raspy voice, "Areesha, my dear, don't listen to him, don't do what he tells you to, you have to stay away from him, he...."

"Be there in time," Uncle said and cut the call, every passing second make it difficult for me to breath, I gasp for air but I couldn't inhale properly,

No, no, no, this cannot be happening,

Why happiness doesn't last in my life!

I slid down to the floor, hugging my knees to my chest as tears make their way freely down my cheeks, my whole body was shivering so badly, his words were echoing in my mind, I covered my ears with hands shouting him to stop talking but I could hear his evil laugh.

No, not him again Please, no! Ya Allah!

I felt someone lifted me up and I smell that familiar scent, which has always soothed me,

"Areesha! Areesha! Listen to me, love,"

"Look at me!" I heard him, saying, I slowly open my eyes and saw him leaning over to me,

"Easy there, love, just take deep breaths, In and out, just breathe," he was saying while caressing my back,

"What happened Areesha?" he asked, wiping tears from my face

"My... she... she is alive.....

"My mom, he has my mom Maaz, he has her!" I said before I faint in his arms.

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I am sorry for the late update, it's just I got into an accident when returning from the trip and got my wrist broken, but I am fine, nothing much happens,

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Oh yeah, before I bid you guys I want to let you guys know that there are only a couple of chapters left for this story and I am literally crying! I do not want it to end, but it has to be... *sobs*

I WILL MISS YOU MAAZ!

I WILL MISS YOU SOO DAMN MUCH! *cries*

Okay, done with the drama for now,

Allah Hafiz

Iraj.

Date: 4-3-18