Author pov

DHA, Creek club
Karachi

Sidharth couldn't help but glance in shehnaaz's way yet again. She was having conversation with some lady from his political party who came to greet her, she's really humble when it comes to talking she never let anyone realise she holds higher position than them by being his wife

"Asalam-o-alaikum sir" Lady greeted him as well. Sidharth nodded his head

Shehnaaz shifted her eyes on him who stands just few steps away from her. She didn't realise he was here, she thought he went somewhere. His eyes locked with hers, her cheeks turned pink because of him looking at her like that. She broke their eye contact and looked away

She bite her lower lip still feeling his gaze. His gaze dropped on her lips when she bite them and sudden rush of heat went through him which made him adjust his suit's pant. She has no idea what's she doing to him even without trying, he really wants to take her home and show her what she's doing. He looked around venue to divert his attention because he can't handle this much temptation

Shehnaaz wander her eyes to look for Mrs Narejo and her mother in law who went to see someone, she couldn't find them. She badly wants to stay away from him because he's making her nervous and her heart beat was rising. She really doesn't wanna talk to him nor wants to be in his presence, she really can't believe he didn't tell her about his almost engagement with Haleema, imagine if she would have done same? Pura ghar apne sar per uthana tha isne

"Where?" Sidharth pull his hand out of pocket to get hold on her wrist before she walks away. He's starting to annoy her with his questions every time she's moving

She pointed at Zain who was standing by food buffet with some girl who has her back against them. She wants to give him silent treatment but she has promised him she won't do that again. His thumb gently rubs over skin of her wrist as his eyes followed her finger. He intertwined his fingers with her, this melted her heart little bit, she hides blush that crept over her cheeks

"You aren't speaking with me?" He asked cupping side of her face with other hand. She slightly wide her eyes because of surroundings, they are at someone else's wedding

"Sidharth log hain yahan per dur hathe" She bring her hand to remove his hand but he held that as well

"Batao mujhe Shehnaaz" He held her hands in firm grip as his eyes landed on her maroon painted lips which she slightly parted before glancing around in embarrassment of something looking at them like this. He looked again in her eyes

"Apne mujhe bataya kyun nahi apni engagement ke bare mein?" She couldn't help but feel emotional, her eyes started to filled with tears

"You never asked meri jaan tumhe pata hai I never tell before someone asks agar tum pochti jhoot nahi bolta there is no point in lying here" He explained feeling uneasy seeing her crying over something like this, maybe she's hurt more than he thought. He can expect this from her since she's sensitive and emotional

"I'm sorry" He instantly said without thinking to make her stop crying. He himself can't believe he said those words this easily without thinking like before

"Apko ko abhi bhi pasand hai?" She asked stupid question

"Agar pasnad hoti toh tumse Nikkah kyun krta? Agar pasnad hoti toh tumhare liye therapies kyun leta agar pasnad hoti toh abhi yeh kyun soch raha hu ke what I'm gonna do with you tonight when we go home" He said in dangerously low voice moving his face closer to hers while sliding his hand down her to rested it over her waist

"Kya karoge ap mere sath?" She asked innocently and being clueless about what he actually meant. He wasn't surprised

"Batau?" He raised eyebrow with lips curving in smirk. She nodded innocently wiping tear off her cheek

He peck her lips. She wide her honey brown eyes and pushed him away looking around if anyone saw them. He chuckled lowly looking at her red cheeks in embarrassment. God, he loves her so much

"Y-yeh kya tha!" She whisper at him who was still busy in laughing at her reaction, she can tell many people saw him doing that. She really wants earth to crack open so she could just jump and hide. This is so embarrassing

"I really hate you!" She pushed his hand away when he was trying to get hold of her hand

"What I told you about hating me?" He asked containing his laugh. She looks irritated and embarrassed

"M-mujhse baat na karo ap" She looked away from him. How dare he embarrass her like this and now he's laughing at her

"Meri jaan idhar dekho" He smiled kissing her right cheek. She nudged him away with annoyed expressions "Dekho warna ek aur kiss karuga and this time longer one" He whisper in her ear from behind. She winced looking at him

"Kyun kar rahe ho tang ap mujhe" her lips curved in small pout. He smiled "Na karen Sidharth sab dekh rahe hain humari taraf" She requested him

"Behad khubsurat lag rahi ho aj" He whisper it to her while putting strand of her hair behind ear

She looked down with blush in shyness and bite her lower lip. He pressed kiss on her head and wrapped around her waist, she really can't stop this man now can she

They didn't notice someone looking at them from far. Alam didn't show any emotion while looking at them but you can see in his eyes how much he has missed his daughter. She looks happy and beautiful, he has noticed how well she was doing while dealing with people. He is proud of her

He was here invited by father of bride as he has handled their cases many times and has good friendship with them

"I must say you have brought her up really well. Such a lovely girl" Mr gabol spoke while keeping hands in his pocket. Alam didn't say anything just looked at his daughter

"Galtiya hum baro se bhi hoti hai alam aur wo toh ek choti bachi hai. Umeed hai ke tum jaldi yeh baat smjho ge aur maaf krdo ge Shehnaaz ko" Mr Gabol continued while looking at his son and daughter in law who were low whispering something to each other

"Sabse zyda yaqeen mujhe tha usper kabhi yeh tak nahi pucha ke beta konsi dost ke ghar jarahi ho she use to say baba mujhe apni friend ke ghar jana hai and mein jawab deta tha jao beta. It's not easy for me, mera trust aur dil toota hai" Alam replied shifting his eyes on mr gabol who nodded understanding situation. He has no daughter but he surely understands

"We surely are bad people more like gunde according to you but trust me Sidharth will never hurt her the way he loves her sometimes scare me as well because it has no limits. You will soon understand alam how much of right decision this was" Mr gabol assured his son's father in law

"Umeed hai jo ap keh rahe ho wo sach ho" Alam murmured making mr gabol smiled little because at least this firm man agreed little bit

"By the way mene suna hai Aly Raza se rishta karwaya hai tumne apni bari beti ka?" He asked. Alam nodded looking at him

"Tumhe nahi pata uske corruption cases ka finance department mein? Sidharth bailed him out because he's loyal member of party" Mr gabol has small smirk on his lips. This man who says he has corruption and all has his daughter engaged to one of the corrupt CA

"Kya?" Alam was stunned

"You better break off engagement before it's too late I mean you don't want your daughter to live with someone who earn illegal money right" He said sarcastically

"Shaadiyo ki taiyari already hogayi hai mujhe yaqeen nahi araha unhone mujhse itni bari baat chupai!" He was pissed at them. Mr gabol contain his laugh

"Beti zyda zarori hai kal wo wo jail chala jaye tumahri izaat ka kya hoga? How will you show your face to people jinko corruption ke tane dete the" Mr gabol was enjoying this

"Mujhe rishta torna chahiye" Alam looked down thinking about it with hands on his waist

"Exactly." Mr gabol agreed

"Agar free ho Wednesday ko toh let's have tea at your office mujhe kuch baat krni hai" Mr gabol offered. Alam looked at him for few seconds "Come on itni bari baat bataye hai mene tumhe aur tumhari beti ka sasur hu ek chai toh pila he sakte ho" Mr gabol rolled his eyes

"Haan haan theek hai ajana" Alam agreed nodding his head

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"Bari bewafa nikli tum" Zain kept spoon of caramel pudding looking at maham who rolled her eyes while leaning against white pillar

"I don't remember committing to you?" Maham asked. Zain nodded sarcastically wiping corner of his mouth

"Zain keep that in your mind that I'll only marry you only you" He repeated her exact words from 3 years ago. She looked away folding her arms

"Yeh purani baatein hain" She said

"Toh mein pagal tha jo yeh sach smjh ke baitha tha? Fuck maham I thought you really mean those words" He chuckled leaning beside her

"I meant them per your stupid stunt made me feel disgusted this much that I lost all feeling for you" She told him scooting away. He rolled his eyes before looking at her

"It's not like I have feeling for you was just reminding you how much of betrayer you are. Heartless bitch" He murmured last words to himself only

"Maham?" Maham turned to look at person who called her name. She smiled when Mrs Narejo embraced her in hug. Zain scoffed under breath

"Kesi ho! It's been 2 years!" Mrs Narejo broke hug and looked at maham with huge smile

"I'm good aunty how are you doing? And uncle kese hain?" She asked holding hands with lady who seems to be happy with reunion

"I'm good and tumhe toh pata hai how that old man annoys me!" Mrs Narejo complains about her husband who's 10 years elder than her but the chemistry and love they have is something maham likes. Maham chuckled

"Tum yahan kis ke sath ayi ho?" She asked looking at her son who was has sullen expressions

"Baba ke sath" She told her. Lady nodded

"Zain ne bataya tha mujhe ke Shehnaaz is your younger sister honestly maham she's very lovely girl I just love her she's perfect match for Sidharth and you know her cooking taste exactly like yours no wonder Zain is always having meals at Sidharth's place nowadays!" She chuckled. Zain's cheeks turned red in embarrassment

"T-that's not true mom Shehnaaz cooks better than her" He protest. Maham raised eyebrow at him

"Toh use seekhaya kisne hai?" Maham asked him

"Only kaam jo tumne behtar kiya hai" He replied giving her fake smile

"Now stop being rude Zain!" His mother looked at him with glare like it will effect him. He looked behind her to see mr gabol coming there

"Aneela ek min ayo mere sath and grab your husband kisi se milwana hai tum dono ko. Hello maham" He said looking at Mrs Narejo than at maham

"Okay bhaijaan" Mrs Narejo said walking away to look for her husband

"Hello" Maham gave him small wave with smile. Zain frown at mr gabol's suspicious action especially when he smirked at Zain while leaving