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"The bear went over the mountain
The bear went over the mountain
To see what he could see
To see what he could see
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
Was all that he could see
Was all that he could seeeeeeee."

Zeeshan closed his eyes before throwing his head back. Noor was shaking her head slowly.

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!"

"Noor please stop it," Zeeshan said softly.

"How I wonder what you are!"

"Ma," Zeeshan said closing his eyes again.

"Five little monkeys..."

"Where are you!?"

"Were jumping on the bed."

"Stop singing Noor."

"Go to your room."

"Unfortunately you will come there as well. I miss those days when it was only my room."

Zeeshan suddenly looked at the wall clock and frowned when he realised it was almost twelve. He stood up before picking up the phone from the table. He called his mom but she didn't answer. He called again but no one answered it.

"What happened?" Noor asked.

"She is not answering the call."

"Call again."

"Called her thrice."

"Now?"

"I will go and check." Zeeshan​ started walking towards the exit.

"Wait wait wait!"

"What?" Zeeshan asked looking at her.

"I'm also coming."

"Noor I'm not going for a picnic."

"I'm coming. Stay there!"

"Noor I'm going!"

"Five minutes!"

Noor ran as fast as possible to her room. She was thinking were her abaya was . She opened the closet to see if it was there. It was not there so she ran to the guest room but unfortunately, it was not there as well. Running back to her room she thought about checking her bag. Luckily she found her abaya in that. Without wasting any time she wore it and ran back to the living room. Zeeshan was not there so she ran towards​ the door. Zeeshan was standing near the door, Waiting for her to come.

"Fast!"

Wearing her shoes she came out of the house. Zeeshan locked the door and then they went towards​ his car. Soon they were on their way to Naaz' shop. Noor was continuously calling Naaz but even now there was no reply.

"Why is she not picking up the call!" Noor asked.

Instead of answering Zeeshan concentrated  on his driving. Noor again tried but even this time she didn't answer the call.

"Wait I will call your dad," Noor said before dialling Mehmood's number.

"My dad? Chances of your dad knowing about her is more than my dad."

"One call won't harm."

Noor called Mehmood but even he didn't answer. Noor tried two more times but no response.

"Ok, now even he is not answering the call."

"Try again."

"Tried it three times. Wait one more time."

Zeeshan frowned and started thinking what was the late conversation he had with his parents. They had not informed him about anything that was unusual or something that would keep them busy.

"Even he is not answering the calls."

"One at a time!" Zeeshan exclaimed.

"Don't worry InshaAllah they both are fine."

"InshaAllah."

Soon they reached their destination.

"Hey, lights are on," Noor said.

Zeeshan parked the car and they both came out of it. They ran towards​ the shop. Zeeshan opened the door and Noor come in followed by him. Suddenly they both stopped walking. Noor eyebrows raised and Zeeshan frowned.

"What the hell," Zeeshan said immediately.

"You are joking?" Naaz asked Mehmood.

"No. He really said that."

Naaz and Mehmood started laughing. Mehmood was telling Naaz some funny story related to their common friend. Noor smiled widely. She was happy to see that Naaz and Mehmood had a good time together but Zeeshan was very angry.

"You both are laughing!" Zeeshan shouted.

Naaz and Mehmood turned to look at him.

"Zeeshan?" Mehmood said.

"Where are your phones!?" Zeeshan asked.

"I don't know," Naaz said.

"What happened Zeeshan?" Mehmood frowned while asking.

"Look at the time! We were worried for you two!"

"I'm sorry. We were.."

"Wait Naaz." Mehmood did not allow Naaz to complete her sentence." Zeeshan calm down. Naaz has a big order to be delivered in the morning so we are working on that."

"Really?" Zeeshan asked.

"We took a break," Naaz said softly.

There was silence in the room for almost a minute before Mehmood said."Now that you two are here, help,"

"Ok," Noor said smiling.

Noor went to Naaz and Mehmood went towards Zeeshan. Naaz smiled at Noor to which she replied with a smile.

"What happened?" Noor asked.

"Nancy forgot we have to deliver in the morning."

"Aw, it's ok. We will work together."

"Thanks, darling."

"You're welcome Beautiful," Noor said smiling making Naaz smile.

"What's wrong?" Mehmood asked Zeeshan.

"We were worried. I could not stop my negative thoughts."

"So you'll be rude?"

Zeeshan stared his father for some time before looking down and saying,"Sorry."

"Go and apologise her as well." Zeeshan opened his mouth to protest but Mehmood didn't allow him to saying anything."Go," He ordered.

Zeeshan nodded softly before going towards his mother. Naaz and Noor looked at him when he started walking towards them.

"Sorry," Zeeshan said slowly.

"It's ok."

"Now everyone start working! We don't have much time left. Everything should be ready by Six. So on an average, we have five hours left. Naaz assign everyone some work."

Naaz nodded. After thinking for some time she assigned everyone some work and they all started working. For safety purpose, Mehmood ordered Noor to be in one corner and Zeeshan in another. Naaz and Mehmood were working together in the center of the room.

"Done," Noor said after two hours.

"Zeeshan what about you?" Mehmood asked.

"Almost done."

"Ok, then Noor and Zeeshan start making chocolates. Noor, you know how to make chocolates right?" Naaz asked. Noor nodded in affirmative. "Ok,then Start working. Zeeshan, there is nothing difficult in making chocolates just do as Noor says. We don't have a big bowl so we have to use two small bowls to make it. She will do in one and you will make it in the other one. Any questions?"

"How long is the process?"

Noor went inside with Nancy to bring all the things required. Mehmood waited for her to go before answering Zeeshan.

"Only you are going to work with her now. And then you two will go to drop everything. So you better prepare yourself. She is going to be with you for hours."

Zeeshan wanted to comment something but he knew his parents will shout so he simply nodded his head. Once Noor was back they both started working. Noor was instructing Zeeshan and he was following her orders.

"Zeeshan! Everything will fall down." Noor scolded.

"Sorry."

"Slowly and carefully​," Noor said softly.

"Ok."

Noor was surprised to hear sorry from Zeeshan and she was no more angry after that. She was thinking about how Zeeshan was not exactly the person she use to think he was when she looked up and found him staring at her.

"What?" Noor asked slowly.

"You are wearing an Abaya?"

Noor looked at her Abaya ,"yes. Why?"

"You have one? Ok."

"Yes, I have one. I don't wear it but I bought it for such emergency situations​."

"Emergency situations​?" Zeeshan asked frowning.

"You didn't give me time to change and I was wearing my nightdress. I cannot wear that out and also it takes time to search for a matching hijab so best wear this and run."

"Ok."

"Why are you so shocked?"

"I'm not shocked but you always wear bright colours. Even your scarf is always colourful "

"That's because I love bright colours. I don't understand how people wear dark colours. They look lifeless."

"Was that a comment for me?"

"No, I said that in general."

"Ok."

Noor started working again and Zeeshan was trying to follow her. After few seconds Noor suddenly looked up at Zeeshan. He raised his eyebrows questioningly

"You noticed it now? I'm in this Abaya from last three hours."

"Really? Ok."

Noor's eyes widened,"and I was planning to be nice to him." She thought.

Soon it was Five in the morning and they started packing the food. Naaz had worked a lot and she was too tired so Mehmood told her to rest. She was sitting on the chair and others were working. In every ten minutes, she tried to help but Mehmood was strict about her health.

"Be careful​ baba," Zeeshan said when Mehmood was about to fall.

"Yeah."

"Phuphu we are done." Noor said.

"Give them the address Naaz," Mehmood said.

"I will go with them. Actually Noor and Zeeshan you two go home I will take this."

"Naaz go home. They will deliver it." Mehmood said.

"Yeah ma'am go home and rest please," Nancy said.

"I'm fine."

"Phuphu go home we will take care of everything," Noor said.

"Go home," Zeeshan said.

"Ok."

"We will drop you home then we will go and deliver this." Zeeshan said.

"Don't worry. I will drop her you both leave." Mehmood said.

"Are you sure?" Zeeshan asked.

"Yes, he is. Now let's go Zeeshan. I want to go home and sleep." Noor said before someone changes​ their mind.

"Ok."

"Come Zeeshan let's keep everything in the car," Mehmood said.

"Noor come here," Naaz said.

Zeeshan and Mehmood took few boxes out and Noor went to Naaz.

"Jee," Noor said.

"You go and pray fast. You don't have much time. We will pray later."

"Ok but Zeeshan.."

"Yeah I know he doesn't pray. You go and pray fast."

"Ok."

Noor started walking towards the washroom. She was not going to inform Naaz that Zeeshan doesn't pray. She was going to ask her when Zeeshan will pray. She was suddenly feeling guilty. She was angry because Zeeshan never noticed anything about her but even she didn't notice​ such a big thing. She felt like a hypocrite. She slowly went to perform wudu trying to forgive herself.

***

"What's wrong?" Zeeshan asked.

"Nothing." Noor replied.

It had been a month since they started living together and Noor use to blame Zeeshan for their formal relationship. She thought it was Zeeshan who was at fault but now she realised it was not just Zeeshan, she was equally responsible for that. It was easy to blame someone else.

"Noor."

"I'm tired."

"I know how Noor is when she is tired. So you better say the truth."

"Why do you care?"

Zeeshan frowned," Noor."

"I'm feeling emotional." Noor said trying to hide the actual reason. She was ashamed to tell Zeeshan the real reason.

"Why?"

"I don't know. Just suddenly."

Zeeshan hesitated for few seconds before asking," periods?"

Noor looked at him instantly. She stared him for few seconds before her eyes became wide,"Oh my God yes. It's near."

"Hmm."

Zeeshan stopped the car and they both came out. Soon after delivering everything they started driving back home. Noor was feeling better now but still she was feeling guilty.

"Breakfast?" Zeeshan asked.

"Now?"

"Yeah."

"Ok."

Zeeshan nodded his head slowly. He knew Noor was upset about something but she won't tell him so instead of forcing her to tell him everything he thought it would be better to make her feel good. He didn't know any tricks to make her happy but he knew good behaviour will definitely make her feel better.

"Oye! We are going to meet Anbreen baji today!"

"Yes."

"Exciting."

"Why are you so excited?"

"Because last I met her was five years ago at her wedding. She is so sweet and beautiful. I'm so jealous of her."

"You are jealous of her?" Zeeshan asked.

"Yeah. Why that reaction​?"

"Because you are more beautiful."

"What?" Noor instantly looked at him.

"Yeah. Do you know even in pre -school boys were nervous to talk to you."

"How do you know that?"

"Because I use to pick you up from your class and I hear few boys talk."

"Wow. Really?"

"Yes. I had many friends asking about you."

"Wow."

"Wow? I'm your husband."

Noor raised her eyebrows,"So?"

"So? Don't you think that's awkward?"

Noor smiled,"Yeah."

Noor was no more sad. She was happy because for the very first time Zeeshan called himself her husband. At first, she was trying to hide her smile then she thought why to do that. She was happy and she was proud of the reason.

***

"Assalamu Alayekum." Anbreen said cheerfully.

"Walekum assalam Baji." Zeeshan said before giving her a hug.

Anbreen then hugged Noor."Salam Noor."

"Salam Baji." Noor said.

"Thank you so much for coming." Anbreen said to Noor.

Noor smiled. They all went in the living room to sit down and chat. Zeeshan helped Anbreen to sit and then he sat next to her.

"How are you baby Cousin?" Anbreen asked.

"I'm fine but can you please stop calling me baby."

"No!"

Noor and Anbreen started laughing making Zeeshan roll his eyes.

"So Noor what have you been up to?"

"I'm on a break for now but InshaAllah I will resume work soon."

"That's great. Breaks are always good. I'm having one and I'm loving it."

"I really like your apartment." Zeeshan said looking around.

"Thank you. I love the colour of this apartment so much."

"Baji when is your due date?" Noor asked.

"Next week InshaAllah."

"Oh wow. That's exciting."

"Yes, it is. Can't wait for her to come."

"Have you decided the name?"

"Yes."

"What is it?"

"I'm not telling."

"Why?" Noor frowned.

"It's a surprise."

"So, for now, the baby is surprise Maeen?" Zeeshan asked.

"Yes!" Anbreen exclaimed.

"You are so happy." Noor said.

"I'm having a baby! Tell me one reason for not being happy."

"There is no reason." Noor said smiling.

"Exactly. Also technically you two are my guests so I should make food for you but I'm pregnant so you two are going to make food for all of us!"

Noor and Zeeshan exchanged glances,

"What!?"

***

I have two more surprises.....