"You guys should come to the Christmas party. Rebecca is giving all her shares to her daughter Eva and this is a great moment for both of them." Badi maa suggested as she sat across from me and Abir on the couches.

"Not really! I would prefer to spend my holiday with my wife." Abir shrugged as he flung his arm over my shoulder, I shoot him a glare expecting him to behave!

The squeezing and flying kisses he sends on my side not-so-secretly aren't helping.

Of course, the idiot he is would simply look away from me and engross with Badi maa who seems to enjoy our presence.

"I mean, Rebecca set up you guys, she's a great matchmaker you guys need to at least thank her." Badi Maa gave Abir a pointy look.

It was Saturday, I and Abir drove here since it was weeks ago we came, we were busy with our works and Abir had to go abroad last week for some meeting and stuff.

"Come on, Badi maa, we were meant to be together." Abir rolled his eyes, "Sure she set us up but either way we would have ended up together."

"I can't believe you are being so ungrateful." Badi maa looked at him with an amused smile.

"Exactly!" I interrupt before he retorts, "We will surely come to the Christmas party."

I'm sure, Abir has planned something, or else he wouldn't be so unthankful. We sat with Badi maa chatting on random stuff of life and left after completing our dinner.

It's 21st December today and I can't believe we have almost completed 6 months of our marriage. It still feels like it is June 14th and I am the just wedded bride, the emotion is still live. Despite being a not-so-newly wedded couple it feels like we are newly wedded.

Abir has been patient with me all the time, from me being stubborn to acting bossy to being moody. I still recall the late-night chat we had through messages even after being side by side.

When I asked him how will he handle it when I am pregnant I just wanted to know how sure he is to have kids.

He had instantly replied - I would handle anything for my wife and my kids you know.

The way he used my kids almost made my heart flutter, I mean the baby didn't even exist and he was so sure that he would do anything. And I believed him, not because I love him but because he does anything and everything for me so I know when he says it, he means it.

One thing you must know about Abir is when he says something, he means it. Though the times he makes fun of me and Neha is different, that time he is homey Abir who loves to trouble his daughter and wife. Neha is no less she never leaves a moment to trouble and irritate him.

Last week I spend the nights with her as Abir was abroad and it felt good to help her with some study tips. It felt weird to know she quit her dream because she couldn't pass NEET on the first attempt and I am glad that after my talk with her she agreed to give it a try again.

Things in the office are quite normal, Abir makes sure I'm not around him when he has meetings with Rayan. It feels weird to run away from your friend but I know Abir wants only the best for me. I still consider talking to him but I let it slip not wanting to have another argument with Abir.

I ran into him twice in the cafe but as Sara was with me we couldn't get time to have a word of privacy.

Foziah and Asad got home recently and gave all of us a party which made me consider if even I want to go separate with Abir.

I am fine living with my in-laws and Abir makes sure he takes all of mine and his responsibility and I make sure not to depend on him too much so I do my shopping and stuff with the money I earn. The thing is I might want to live in a home called ours.

Though that's something I'm going to talk about with Abir and if he agrees we will share our thoughts with family before planning anything.

I don't want anyone to consider I'm taking Abir away from them, it's not like they give me any special treatment nor do they disrespect me they treat me normally. I want to be clear with everyone because it's another big step in their son's life and I don't want them to have a bad idea about it.

Last month on 23rd October it was my 23rd birthday and it was kinda good. My husband oh-so-lovingly whispered 'Happy Birthday, Love.' in my ear to wake me up.

I was very tired that day it was one of those days of the month where we all females are moody. I still feel bad that I asked him to sleep but he chuckled saying he wanted to be the first one to wish me and he disconnected the call from Sara each time she tried.

I don't know how but those two have turned from Strict boss and employee to CM and RK. If you are wondering what is RK then I wonder the same each time Abir calls her RK and she rolls her eyes.

When I asked them what's RK, the answer I got was That's CM and RK thing!

Please, Abir doesn't even know what's CM!

On my birthday night, they just proved how stubborn they can be.

She called, he disconnected.

She called again, he disconnected again.

She called again and again, he disconnected again and again.

Fed up by it, I got up switched off the phone then cut the Apple which Abir brought and sang the happy birthday tune in his oh-so-sweet voice. Then I called Sara.

My birthday morning was quite amazing with everyone in the office wishing me and handing me flowers, I was happy because I knew it was Abir who asked them to do so.

People there, especially females aren't so polite and good with me. I don't give a damn about them, I am there for my job, my husband isn't giving me a salary because I'm his wife it's because I'm his employee over there.

Everything is going smoothly and I  wait for the storm to hit me. I believe that no one's life is filled with only happiness, the amount of happiness you get you pay for it. Nothing is free, it's just here we don't give money, we pay with tears.

Happiness - Sadness.

Sadness - Happiness.

Each day feels heavy for me wondering what if I do a mistake today and regret it for my entire life. Then I look at Abir who gives me his charming smile every time our eyes lock and I know he'll be with me no matter what but to what extent can he be with me?

What if something happens to me in his absence? What if something happens to him in my absence?

I know as much as he is my everything, I'm his everything too. The thought itself brings tears to my eyes, I don't want him to go through a phase where he needs me and I am not with him.

I don't want us to be dependent on each other, I want us to be independent which is kinda not easy.

"You okay?" Abir asks me as he comes out from his quick shower, I watch him as he dries his hair with the towel.

"Hmm!" I hum as I blink my tears.

"You know, now when you blink your eyes I know it doesn't mean that something went in your eyes." He tosses the towel on the couch as he approaches me.

"Then what does it mean?" I smile as he sits beside me.

"It means that you are controlling your emotions, the teary ones." His eyes roam all over my face trying to understand what's wrong with me. I have broken down in front of him once on the honeymoon but I don't want to cry now so I swallow the lump in my throat.

I sigh, "Just overthinking." I shrug seeing his questioning gaze. He nods not wanting to say anything, I am glad he gives me privacy when I need it.

One thing about our relationship is we don't push each other, we know when it's the right time we will eventually share it.

"Don't." He says after silence, "Don't overthink. What has to happen will happen, no matter what."

"I will try—" I mumble as I look at his worried face, "—Not to overthink."

He smiles pulling me in his arms and I instantly feel better.

"Why you didn't want to go to the Christmas party?" I ask as I trace his arms.

"Abir?" I frown when he doesn't answer.

"You will have to stop your fingers if you want to answer me." His voice came barely above a whisper. I chuckle as I rest my hand on his chest.

"I was thinking we could go to 2nd honeymoon you know." He caressed my hair as he said in a soft tone.

"That is why you should share everything with your wife." I roll my eyes pulling away.

"It was a surprise how am I supposed to share?" He gave me a dull look. "People should call you to destroy surprises."

"Oh please, people should call important meetings to destroy surprises." I glare at him.

"Okay, it was just one time." He scratched the back of his neck which gives that attractive vibe.

"Two times." I corrected him.

"It was just once." He frowned.

"One time you said you are on leave so instead of going to the office I go to a cafe and set everything for the afternoon then my husband calls me and asks, Where are you? I came to the office had an urgent meeting and Sara said you are on leave."

"The second time you ask me to take leave because we are going somewhere but the important meeting pops out of nowhere and surprise is destroyed!" I huff recalling he never said me where we were supposed to go.

"Okay, I'm sorry!" He sighed agreeing that I'm right.

"So, whom should people call to destroy surprises?" I arch an eyebrow.

"My wife, of course." He chuckled teasing me. I slap his arm which only made him laugh even more.

"Okay, people should call important meetings to destroy surprises." He rolled his eyes emphasizing important meetings.

"Good." I pull his cheek. "That is why I love you."

He mumbles something under his breath and rolls his eyes before pulling me into a hug.

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The next three days we got busy with our routine and days were going like typical, if anything Abir has become a little too romantic these days.

His cravings appear out of nowhere and yesterday we were kissing in the elevator, he pulled away when it opened and few people walked in. I was breathless and people knew what happened but I'll be damned if I will say no to him.

I sigh as I adjust his bow tie and he keeps playing with my hair strings.

"Stop, you'll destroy my hard work," I declared.

"You know, you look too attractive today." I pull away from him rolling my eyes even though my cheeks are heated up now.

"I mean, you look beautiful every day but when you put a little effort to get ready you look you know more than beautiful."

"Okay! Now stop this rant." I bite back my smile and give a serious look.

"You call this rant?" He looked at me horrified as if I just said he is not hot. "This is my fondness for you which I'm putting in words."

"Okay, thank you." I fold my hands behind me as I take a look at myself in the mirror. I have slipped on a black high low knee one-piece dress.

Abir helps me clasp a bracelet on my wrist, he takes his time slowly brushing his fingers on my skin. His touch leaves tingles on my skin.

He lifts his gaze to meet mine and something flashes through his eyes before he leans in, I gulp.

"A--Abir," I mumble as he pressed his lips on my cheek. He traces his nose on mine before his eyes fall on my lips.

"Don't." I keep my hands on his chest and push away before he could fuse our lips.

He groans as I cover my mouth with my palm, I pull it away when he waits for my response.

"I have just applied the lipstick." I chuckle.

"You can apply it again." He asserted.

"Maybe you could wait till the Christmas party ends?" I arch an eyebrow with a smile.

"The party has not yet started!" He whined dramatically, "How do you even expect me to keep my hands to myself?"

"Let's leave now. The sooner we leave the sooner we are back. Something might be waiting for you if you are patient you know." I stand on my toes and press my lips on his neck.

"Something more," I whisper against his skin before pulling out and walking to put my heels on.

I hear him sighing deeply before he takes the car keys and follows me outside. This is something I like about him, he is patient, he is willing to wait.

I feel a bit bad for making him wait so I make a note not to give him hard time tonight.

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Yes, I am going through mini writer's block but still, I am giving it a try.

Hope it's not coming as bad as I am thinking it is. Is it?

Here we complete 6 months, we are nearing completing the past. Please do not send requests to extend the past because I think this is sufficient. I can't drag the past and ruin the plot.

Nearing some 55 chapters the past will end, thanks to the readers who want the present scenes yet they are waiting.

I promise to make the wait worth it.

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