Author's POV

He was getting ready with a smile on his face. He was impatient to see her after almost a month. He hardly visits his maternal grandparents as he always found himself trailing behind her while she ignoring him. he couldn't control his feelings around Maham and didn't want to look obvious to the Mirza family. So, preferred not to visit there more often. She was sweet to everyone but him. He didn't know why she didn't like him? Why was she irritated by him every time he was around? He was not the type of enduring anyone's harsh behaviour and going back to them again and again but the case was different when it comes to her.

After getting ready he made his way to the garden where the party was held.

"Happy Anniversary mom and dad!" Amad announced as he found his parents also entering the hall. Going to them he hugged both of his parents.

"Thank you very much meri jaan" Fathima kiss his cheeks and head while shazam patted his back.

"You guys are looking stunning!" He said grinning.

"I always look stunning. It's your dad who looks older nowadays" Fathima said in her usual cheerful and teasing tone.

"Begam, I'm still as handsome as you saw me for the first time and fall for me only by my one sight" shazam mumbled causing Fathima to blushed.

"Shut up" she slapped his arms playfully. Both father and son laugh. Guest began coming and they got busy in them but Amad was staring at the entrance for the one his heart was restless.

"Mom where is Nanu nani? (Grandparents) and Rumaan mamu and his family?" Finally, Amad asked looking around impatiently.

"Don't worry, your Maham will come soon" Fathima whispered to her son causing a blush to crept his neck and ear.

"Uh... What...I was just asking. They didn't come yet so I thought..... Maham!!" He was making excuses but forget everything as his eyes fell on the girl he was waiting for for a month now.

She was walking with grace. She was wearing a beautiful navy blue colour knee-length frock with white pants with minimal makeup. He felt his heart skip its beat when he saw her walking toward him with a beautiful smile on her face.

"Stop starting beta they are coming here" Fathima tug on his arms and pulled him out of his trance. He blinks and composed himself just before they stopped in front of him and his parents.

"Happy anniversary phupu!" Dua loudly exclaimed before anyone could and pulled Fathima in a bone crush hug. Ruman hugged shazam wishing him. "You both are looking glorious together" Dua compliments when everyone has done wishing the old couple.

"You also looks like ready to kill every boy present here with your look" Fathima wink at her while Dua giggle. Their mischievous nature was similar. "My beautiful Dua" Fathima said holding Dua's face in on hand.

"Not more than Maham" Amad mumble not for anyone but still his mother could hear his whisper as he was standing close behind her.

"Maham" Fathima pulled Maham in a hugged and Maham return her hugged with the same affection.

"Happy Anniversary phupu" Maham said.

"Thank you, baby. You are also looking gorgeous" she kissed her cheeks and said. Amad smiles seeing his mother's fondness for his choice. Maham blush in return.

"How are you?" Amad asked with a soft smile. Maham make face but replied with a smalll formal smile.

"Fine" Amad smile back.

"You are looking beautiful" he compliments staring at her. Maham didn't want to but still, heat crept her cheeks.

"Thank you" she muttered before going away from there. While he was staring at her.

The party began and everyone including Mirza family got busy at the party. Dua was having fun with Amad's siblings -brother shamaz 15 years old and little sister 16 years old - who just joined them. Maham as usual just nodding and opening her mouth only when needed while her eyes were looking in his direction. First Amad thought she was staring at him and his heart leap up but then he realised Momin was also standing there with him and focus on Maham's gaze which was not on him but Momin.

"Excuse me" he excused himself and walk toward another side. He felt hurt whenever he saw Maham staring at Momin like a lost puppy while Momin always thinks of her as only his friend. Everyone around Momin and Maham can say that but Maham didn't want to accept this. he couldn't do anything. Every time he tried to make her understand they end up fighting.

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Momin was now standing alone sipping his drink looking around when Dua came and stood behind him.

"You know, Many bitches are ogling at you" He heard her. A smile instantly appears on his lips. Turning around he looks at her.

"you know, many bastards are ogling at you, too," he said and held her hands and dragged her behind the tree. "And I was going crazy after seeing you today and wanted to kiss you so bad" he whispered close to her face. Dua felt the butterflies dancing in her stomach as he pulled her closer to him holding her waist.

They couldn't get quality time after coming back from shopping yesterday. Dua slept early after coming back home as she was tired and he didn't want to disturb her. And the next day everyone was so busy to came to this party that they couldn't get time to meet each other alone.

"Are you jealous?" Dua asked putting her hands on his shoulder.

"Yes, I'm," he accepted proudly. Staring into his eyes she quickly pecks his lips. Momin's eyes widened and he looks around to see if anyone watching them. "It's bad Dua" he shook his head.

"We are out of everyone's sight," Dua said putting her head on his chest. Momin rested his back on the tree while caressing his hands on her hair and back.

They were unaware that someone was watching them with smiles on his face. Amad.

He walks toward where Maham was with his siblings and other cousins.

"Mahi" he called her. She looks at him raising her eyebrows questioningly. "I want to talk to you." He looks at the crew standing with Maham and giving him looks before muttering to Maham "alone."

Amad's sister nudged Maham. Not having any other option she follow Amad with a distasteful face.

"What?" Maham stopped as they were almost out of the party. Amad turns to her.

"I want to show you something," he said and motion her to come with him.

"No, I don't want to see anything. Do you have anything to say then say or else I'm going" she stated. Amad sighed and held her wrist. "Amad, leave my hand" Maham wiggle but Amad didn't stop and drag her out of the party and to the corner.

"Look at this" he stopped and pointed toward the tree where the lovebirds were standing still in the same position. Dua was giggling while Momin was hugging her whispering something in her ear. Maham eyes suddenly welled up. The scene in front of her pained her to the core.

"Mahi, that's what I always say to you. Momin loves Dua and Dua loves Momin. Then why can't you just let go of the feelings you have for him?" He said softly turning her toward himself. "I know you have feelings for Momin and it will be for your good if you forget him," Amad said but the word forgets Momin suddenly rise her anger. She pushed him away from herself.

"I won't forget him. He has to forget Dua. Dua has to forget him" she hissed her eyes become red because of anger.  "MOMIN IS MINE" Maham exclaimed.

"He is not yours!!" Amad yelled through his gritted teeth. "They love each other. Their two-sided love will overpower your one-sided obsession. mark my word"

"Not gonna happen. You will see, I will make him mine in front of your eyes. Mark MY word!" She declared with so much determination that Amad felt his heart leap up with fear.

Maham was outrage as she wanted to rip Dua away from Momin but couldn't so the person who was in front of her become her anger's victim. Pushing him away she ran inside wiping angry tears away.

A lone tear escapes Amad's eyes as he accepted that Maham will never see his love. She was so blind that she could do anything for Momin and today her eyes say all that. The love she claimed becoming her obsession. He looks at the couple who was still engrossed in each other's arms unaware of the upcoming storm. He just hopes that Maham won't destroy the beautiful couple because of her one-sided blind love. A silent prayer left his heart.

Ya Allah, please protect them from Maham's blind love.

He wipes the tears deciding that after today he won't come in front of Maham's way. And that's what he did.

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Momin's POV.

I stood their shock. I know Dua has to leave but she was supposed to leave after a couple of weeks then why she wants to leave this early. I was sitting in front of Rumaan uncle in the office. He just informs me that he was going to book a ticket for Dua.

I was hurt that Dua didn't inform me about her changing plans.

"I know your sad Momin. We all are. But what can we do? We all know how stubborn Dua is. She is like a wind, we can't stop her" Rumaan uncle spoke as I was silently staring into space. I look over him and nodded.

"I had booked a ticket for her the day after tomorrow. Go and inform her. I will come after dinner I have a dinner meeting with our new client's" he stood up before walking toward the door. I also did the same.

Coming back home I directly went to my room. I was feeling uneasiness. I don't know why the thought of Dua leaving me filled my heart with dread.

"You should come to my room. You know I was missing you since morning" I heard her voice as I was about to go to the washroom to freshen up.

"You should be habituated of me not being around you," I said before stepping inside the washroom without hearing her response.

After I was done changing and freshen up I came out of the washroom and found Dua sitting on the bed staring at space.

"What was that mean?" She asked looking at me.

"Your papa told me to inform you that your ticket has been reserved for the day after tomorrow," I said ignoring her question.

"Oh. Now I understand why your behaving like this" Dua walk toward me and stood in front of me.

"You didn't think it was important to inform me that your planning to go this week. " I asked feeling hurt.

"Momin, it's not like that. I just didn't want you to feel upset. I wanted us to spend my remaining days here happily without any sadness."

"But it's true your leaving and I'm upset," I said as a matter of fact.

"I know"

"Then why didn't you tell me?!" I asked and my voice was louder than expected.

"Don't shout Momin!" She said with the same tone.

"Dua? You were planning to leave me without telling me and expected me to be calm?" I asked angrily.

"I wasn't planning to leave you without telling. I was going to tell you after papa confirmed my ticket" she said but this time with a soft tone.

"Oh, like 'Momin I'm going America to live for the next 4 years, Bye' " I said in a mocking tone she looks away. "Am I not important to you? My opinion doesn't matter?" With hurt lacing my tone I asked. She looks at me before stepping forward.

"It's not like that Momin. I just didn't want to make you upset, trust me. My intention was only to be with you happily. Please don't be angry" she implored holding my hands. I hardly got angry and Dua didn't like it she hates it. which is why I stop myself from being angry at her.

"Sorry" she held her ears pouting. This girl surely knew how to melt my heart.

"Go, Dua. I want some alone time" I said looking away. I couldn't digest the fact that she was leaving me for damn 4 years. Looking at her makes me want to lock her up with me in my room.

"You will be alone after I leave. Don't push me now" she said with a sad tone. I didn't respond. "Fine" and she walks out of the room.

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At night I went to her room as I couldn't sleep because of our argument. I never found peace before patching up with Dua. Locking the door behind me I slowly walk toward her bed and sat on it.

Her back was facing me as she was sleeping. I lay beside her before wrapping my arms around her pulling her closer.

"Sorry" I whispered. I know she was awake.

"Why did you came here? You wanted to be alone right? Then go be alone" she mumbled.

"Sorry kaha na (i said sorry)" I snuggling in her neck finding my solace. She turns to me and hugged me.

"I'm also upset Momin but when I think about our future and it made me happy. I didn't want anything in future to regret. I want to fulfil my dreams with your support so, we could have a beautiful future without any regret." She mumbled in my neck.

I didn't say anything just tighten my hold on her before sleeping with the girl of my dreams in my arms. Yes, we don't want anything to regret in future but who knows that in future this decision will be the one which we will regret for the rest of our life.

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