"Sometimes two people have to fall apart to realize how much they need to fall back together." -Unknown.

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Tani's POV

*After 2 months*

How life changes in an instant, last year I was alone and this year since 2 months I'm happy because I'm with the love of my life, we're together, Yes! We're together. That day after those messages from that kidnapper I was scared, afraid, not for myself but for Rezay. I tried to push him away from my life cause I don't wanted him to get hurt because of me, but he refused and said,

"No!! Fatima, that's what he wants,---" he'd said holding my hands and pleading, "--- Fatima, he wants to break us, don't you think? He can't see us together, he can't tolerate that, that's why he is threatening you cause he knows you will never allow anyone else more to suffer because of you, but he can't do anything if we're together, with each other, he wants to break us apart, so that he can again hurt you, so that he can come close to you, but just believe me he can't do anything when we both are together. Just--- believe me and please I did mistake before, leaving you alone was nothing but a big, big mistake, I'll not repeat that again. I'll fight with him till my last breath but I won't ever let him have you." 

He promised and after that day he never left me for even any single day, he even started living with me in my hostel, he spoke to his parents that he is going out of town for some work, yeah he lied because of me, to protect me, to live with me, and I'm thankful to him that he is with me every time whenever I needed him, he was there with me. 

Also after that day my kidnapper just vanished he never texted again, nor he appeared. I thought maybe Rezay was right, he can't do anything when we're together. Rezay never left me alone, for every situation he already had a plan ready for my protection, as an animator he got so many projects and whenever he had to go to meet his clients, he always asked his friends to come to my place and to keep an eye on my surroundings and take me wherever I wanna go, he ordered them to protect me no matter what and then I realized how much he cares for me, even when he left me he was with me always. His friends Farrukh and Hammad became my friends too, they were like brothers to me, they always protect me and treat me like their own sister. 

Rezay gave me back every that thing that I had lost and I love the most. My family, my friends. He gave me them back. Yes! First, he started arranging our hang outs with my friends, he asked me to invite my friends to some place, then take me to my friends and asked them for forgiveness for whatever he did last year to me, he told them to be with me like this forever, I know it's very hard to make things like they were before but he spoke with them and I was amazed how easily he convinced them. My all friends were happy after meeting Rezay, cause finally they met that guy whom I love like a maniac and they were happy for me. 

After meeting my friends, he started thinking about ways to talk to my parents so he decided a day and first he spoke to his family about me, he told them everything about me and just like he convinced my friends, he convinced them too. One convenient day, with both of our consents he sent his family to my house and then brought me with himself, I was scared I didn't want to go, I knew how my family would react, also my family has decided Faiz for me, I told him everything but he told me that they can't force me, if they really love me then they will choose what I want, they will give priority to my choice, and I thought he was right, I should see what my family would say about him. 

I still remember that day, when we reached there, at the entrance, he squeezed my hand and again assured me that he is with me and he will not let anyone hurt me. When we all entered, seeing his family, then me with Rezay, my family was shocked except Ghannu, cause I already told her about my plan, she was smiling and wiggling her eyebrows when she saw us entering side by side, hand in hand. I obviously started blushing but when I saw pop, my face got pale and I swallowed a lump in my throat. I was trembling with fear, I was afraid if they'd accept him or not but my all fears vanished when Rezay's family calmly and so confidently talked with my family and asked them for our marriage, I never expected that I would go with my future in laws to my own home to talk about my own marriage. But it happened and I was happy however it happened but at least I could see this day. Because before, I've left hope, I started thinking that I'll die before my marriage but Allah sent Rezay back in my life to show me that I should not give up, I should keep hoping, I should firm believe in Him, I should believe that He is with me, He is on my side, my Allah is on my side and that's why he gave me back everything, that I'd lost, through Rezay. 

That day when my parents agreed I realized that it was written, in my fate Allah has written his name and then I again started hoping that nothing will go wrong now, everything is under His control, He will not let anything bad happen and that day was the best day of my life, seeing everyone happy with my choice was the best feeling ever. I was happy, I got my family back and I got confirmation of that when my Pop took me and Rezay in a big bear hug and that little gesture said everything that how happy he was for me. Also he took some promises from Rezay that he will always protect me, he will love me always and he will never leave me and I smiled when Rezay agreed.

These two months were best, I successfully passed my tenure of one month Internship and my supervisor, CEO, my colleagues, everyone seemed happy with my work, after checking all reports, after taking feed backs, they finally offered me a job as HR Officer. The experience was good, I was happy working with them, everyone was very kind to me and I was fast learner so it helped too. 

My life was going the way I wanted, I just hope everything will remain good till the end. 

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"Tani? Tani!" I came out of my thoughts when Molly shook my arm wildly to wake me up from my thoughts.

  "Er--what?" I asked confused.

"Check this out!--" She said smiling proudly holding an outfit in her hands and continued, "--Rezay couldn't control himself when he'd see you in this dress." I hit her arm playfully and said,

"Molly? Shutup!" I said blushing.

But my eyes got wide when I focused on that dress, it was beautiful, golden black dress just like I wanted for the party. It was the best outfit for this occasion. 

"Wow! It's beautiful."

"Why couldn't I see this?" I pouted and Molly laughed at me.

"Cause You are blind."

I frowned, "Molly, I'll kill you."

"Please!--" She said laughing and when I glared at her she continued while checking time, "--Okay, okay, we don't have much time, so go now, change in it and show us how would it look on you?" She said suddenly realizing that we have only 5 hours left and we haven't bought gifts yet. 

I quickly took that dress from her hands and went to the changing room. I just hope this dress would fit me perfectly, so that I can finalize my outfit. I was so so nervous, because I want to make that day memorable for him, just I hope he will like whatever we have done. 

Today was 12th December, Rezay's birthday and to make it memorable I'd planned a big surprise party with my friends. I'm glad that my friends and Rezay's friends helped me a lot in it, they arranged everything, the decoration, the place according to my requirements. invitations to guests, cake, food and drinks arrangements, except the theme. Party theme was on me and I decided to make it masquerade. But obviously we didn't have outfits for that so we all friends were here in the mall, to buy outfits and masks for each one. Everyone was excited about this party, I was too, but I was feeling more nervous than excited. I don't know if everything go with the plan or not, if he'd like it or not or how he'd gonna react. 

I asked my all friends, his friends, my family and his family to ignore him and to not wish him and pretend as if they all have forgotten, and do it the whole day till party. Everyone agreed, but it was hard to pretend for me when the person whom you are avoiding is living with me. I remember his face in the morning when he woke up and saw me, I was getting ready for the shopping and told him that I'm going to work although I'd taken off from work for today. He asked me 5-6 times almost,

*FLASHBACK*

"Morning Fatima." He said yawning and settling himself in a sitting position on the other bed which was beside my bed with a slight distance between our beds.

I smiled when I remembered that first day when we were deciding our places to sleep cause he don't wanted to leave me alone especially at nights, we both decided to sleep on different beds cause as Muslims we can't sleep together before marriage and I smiled and my love increased more for him when I saw him that how easily he respected my decision and sleeps on the other bed without uttering a single word. I still remember his words, when he said smiling and holding my face with his one hand,

"As a Muslim, I know our limits, Fatima." 

I smiled and came out of my thoughts when I heard him yawning again, I smiled at him but quickly covered it.

"Morning Rezay." I replied without showing any expression on my face. Although I wanted to just go and hug him and wish him his special day but I can't or else I'd spoil my own plan.

"Going somewhere?" He asked rubbing his eyes, I looked at him from the mirror and replied,

"Ohh yeah! To work." 

"Okay, I'll drop you." 

"No, Farrukh will drop me today, you were sleeping that's why I had asked him."

"Ohh!" He replied, I was looking at him from the mirror but pretending as if I was applying eyeliner.

"Fatima, what date is today?" My lips twitched but I stopped myself from smiling and I said with straight face looking at calendar thoughtfully,

"Hmm.. 12! why?" I asked,

"Oh! No, nothing." Then he started rubbing his face violently and I knew that he wanted me to wish him and he couldn't believe that I forgot.

"Fatima?" He again started, his voice so low that it barely reached to my ears.

"Yes Rezay?"

"Which month is it?" He asked and I stopped myself hardly from laughing.

"Ehm.. December Rezay. why?" I again asked, but I don't wanted to face him more cause I couldn't see that sad expression on his face or else I'd wish him.

"Don't you remember anything important about this day?"

I tilted my head to the side and showed him as if I'm thinking then I spoke up,

"No! why?" I asked again now facing him and he looked at me, a change look on his face, his eyes were piercing through my mind and soul as if asking that what am I thinking. I quickly avoided eye contact and went towards him, sat on his bed beside him, gave him a quick hug and when I pulled away I saw him smiling, I said placing my hand on his face,

"I'm leaving okay? Take care! Will you?" He nodded and when I was about to go he again pulled me in a tight hug.

"I'd be waiting here for you." I smiled and said,

"I'll be back soon." And then I quickly stood up and leave before my emotions could make me weak. I stormed out of my room and then outside of hostel where Farrukh was already waiting for me.

I told him to drop me at Molly's place, then go back to him and take care of him. He started engine and we drove off.

"Keep an eye on him, take care of him, don't let him know that I'm not at work or else he will panic. Also don't forget to bring him with you at sharp 6:00 PM in the evening. Make any excuse, do anything, but bring him, please !!--" I said emphasizing on word please and making puppy eyes, he sighed, and said,

"okay okay!!" He poked my nose playfully.

"Now it's up to you to deal with him." I said sticking my tongue out at him, when we reached at molly's place. He started chuckling at my childish behavior and then said,

"Heyiii----" He called out when I stepped out of his car. 

"Yeah?" I said turning back.

"I'll send hammad for you. Okay?"

"Okay Big bro." I taunted and he said smiling,

"Take care little sis." I smiled.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

I smiled at this memory and went out of the changing room after changing in my outfit.

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It was 6:00 P.m now. We all have already reached at our destination, the decoration was awesome. The place was looking amazingly awesome like a dream. I decided party to be held on the beach and all beautifully decorated lights, flowers, tables and chairs with white covers, white curtains and tents were giving us the view of heaven with soft sounds of the sea shores in the background and chilling wind that was giving me goose bumps. I was desperately waiting for Rezay, I don't know why Farrukh is late, although I told him to reach on time. 

After a while my phone beeped in my hand and I quickly saw the caller Id then picked up the call,

"We've reached, you guys ready?" He said in a hushed tone.

"Yes Yes." I said excitedly and gesturing everyone to cover their faces with masks and hide in the corner.  

I hung up and quickly covered my face with my own mask and once again took a quick glance at everyone and everything. Then facing the entrance I stood straight with bouquet of fresh flowers in my hands.

I was nervous and excited at once. I just can't wait to see his face when we will surprise him and when he'd know that we never forgot his birthday, I just can't wait to see him happy. My hands and legs were shaking with nervousness and my heart beat was faster than ever and I was counting under my breath...

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Important A/N: It's my birthday so I decided to gift you guys a new update. And I took my first step towards ending, next chapter would be long, I promise :) I just don't have much time and I arranged my time just to write this to give you an update. So, How was this chapter? :)

Also I wanted to tell you something important, look, especially the Muslim girls who are reading my book. Don't think that if I'm showing scenes like hugging or kissing so it means that every Muslim girl does that. No, I never mentioned any where in my book that Muslim girls do that, or they are allowed to have boy friends or whatever. Yes, they are not allowed to have a boy friend, but keeps this in mind >>>>> Here, with Tani, consequences are different, they are living with each other, also they are young, but still they know their limits as Muslims and they are not doing anything more than that so just read my book with open minds please you guys are reading romantic book I guess, it's not any spiritual book, so please don't misunderstand my writing and don't think that I'm showing this so it means that all Muslim girls do that. I'm trying to show a real aspect of these situations and I'm not fantasize here any Muslim girl's life. We all are humans, so we do mistakes, I can't make them angels who can never do mistakes. So I repeat, I never mentioned anywhere in my book that Muslim girls do these things, Don't spoil my mood by sending me these messages that I'm not a true Muslim or I'm shallow or whatever, if you don't wanna read it you can skip and read any spiritual book, okay? No one is forcing you to read it so please. I beg you, read my book with open minds we all know what we are and I don't think that I'm doing anything wrong, I'm just trying to show what happens in real life.

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-Fatima.