Fawaz returned home and found Maha chatting with Begum in the living room, his father is there too. Both are having tea and snacks. Maha is still dressed in her work attire meaning she has just come from work. Begum saw him and smiled at him.

'Come beta, have tea with us. Maha has made tea and snacks. It's so delicious' she complimented and Maha smiled. Naveen is too busy sipping his tea.

Fawaz smiled awkwardly but shook his head excusing himself stating he was tried.

He took a quick shower thinking in his head of what to do and how to convince Maha. After he came out wrapped in a towel, he walked up to his wardrobe. He is looking for his clothes when he heard the door open. He heard a gasp and looked at the door feeling embarrassed. Maha is standing there with her eyes wide, her hand still on the doorknob.

He smiled at her, she kept staring at him. He began to move slowly towards her, his smile widened when he saw her eyeing him. Just then Begum pushed past Maha entering the room, Fawaz gasped turning around feeling his cheek burn with embarrassment.

'What are you doing son?' she asked innocently. Fawaz cursed under his breath running his fingers through his hair.

'Ma, Maha...both of you, can you guys give a man some privacy' he said his back still towards them. He heard giggles and then the sound of door closing. He turned around finding them gone, he sighed in relief.

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Later that night Fawaz sat on his bed reading a novel when Maha come out from the bathroom dressed in loose Pooh yellow Tee shirt and white shorts, her shorts were too short and were almost hidden under her Tee. Fawaz gulped tried diverting his mind by reading the novel.

Maha smiled tying her hair in a loose bun. She jumped s on the bed placing her head on the pillow that was placed on his lap. Fawaz smiled awkwardly. She grabbed the book threw it towards the edge of the bed.

'Hey!' Fawaz looked at her surprised, Maha held his hand, 'you have such a hot wife here and you...'she pouted. Fawaz smiled bending down he pecked her lips. She smiled lowering her lashes.

'I have a surprise for you' he said

Maha sat up straight looking at him excited. Fawaz smiled, he turned around opening the bedside drawer and taking out an envelope he handed it to her.

Happily, she tore it open and gasped, 'Tickets!' she jumped on the bed. Fawaz smiled and cupped her face, 'we are going for our honeymoon to Ooty, tomorrow evening' he said. She hugged him tightly, Fawaz smiled hugging her.

'I am so happy, you are the best' she gushed happily, Fawaz smile faded. He is not the best, actually, he is the worst. Just for a mere promotion, he is playing with her heart. She is so innocent, he is destroying her.

That night both slept in each other's embrace, Fawaz had not slept this peacefully for a long time. Ever since Miara left him, there was an emptiness in his life, a void in his heart and as Maha came in his life, she brought with herself a wave of fresh air, she is making him feel alive again.

The whole night Fawaz didn't have a single negative thought, he felt her soft body against his feeling bliss, feeling at peace.

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Fawaz and Maha arrived at the Ooty airport in the evening, both hand in hand. Fawaz looked around for cab and soon found one.

'I am so happy' Maha said resting her head on his shoulder and wrapping her arms around his. Fawaz smiled and resting his head on hers.

Both were silent through the journey, silently enjoying the ride and being with each other. Fawaz looked out from the window, feeling strangely comfortable with Maha clinging to him. Occasionally, he kept glancing at her and seeing her he felt more at peace.

Soon they arrive at the hotel, the hotel has a very 19th-century look. It is surrounded by lush trees and beautiful garden. It looked very expensive, Tasneem didn't really care about the expense. Their room is a luxurious honeymoon suite, there are candles and huge circular bed in the middle of the room and it is decorated with rose petals and beautiful red velvet bedsheet and a single duvet. There is an attached bathroom and an open kitchen with a round table along with two chairs. There is a small fridge, also a bar.

Once in Fawaz flopped on his bed, Maha walked towards the wardrobe when Fawaz sat up and grabbed her hand pulling her over him.

Maha gasped but then giggles as he began to kiss her jaw, his stubble grazing her soft skin making her feel ticklish

'What are you doing?' she said in between her chuckles.

'Loving my wife' he said still kissing her

She held his arm and smiled 'Can't you wait?' she said

'No' he murmured burying his face in the crook of her neck, she giggled and gently pushed him.

He looked at her disappointed, she smirked picking up her handbag which is placed on the bed.

'I know you will get too excited during our honeymoon, that is why I have gotten this.' she said and took out a small packet, she blushed deep red as she handed it to him.

Fawaz smirked looking at the condom packet she had just handed him. She stood up and avoiding his gaze she ran into the bathroom.

After she was gone, Fawaz looked at the packet. Tasneem's words echoed in his head, she wants them to have a child as an assurance. Fawaz smiled sadly, he befriended Maha for his promotion, he married her for promotion but this he can't do. No matter how much he is trying to convince himself but he just can't do something against her will, something she is not ready for. And moreover, he has grown fond of Maha, he has begun caring for her and doesn't want to hurt her. He is hurting her enough.

He kept the packet inside the bedside table and walked to his suitcase to get his clothes.