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Anabia POV:

My eyes open as rays of sunshine disturb my deep slumber. I stretch my arms to get rid of sleep and check the time it's 9 AM. Gosh! Im late. I look at the other side of the bed and Aahil is not there.Obviously he woke up long ago, I take a dress and go to take a shower. After shower, I comb my hair and wrap a hijaab. I apply Kajal in my eyes and a little lip balm. Taking a final look at my appearance I leave the room to go downstairs.

Aahil's mum, Nida bibi and Aahil are having breakfast.

"Morning." I greet them.

"Morning... how are you?" Aahil's mum asks me.

"I'm fine. How about you?" I smile with her while taking a seat.

"Good. Here, have some pancakes." She hands me over the plate of pancakes.

"Thanks aunty." I say.

"Aunty...?" She raises her eyebrows.

"Oops... mum!" I quickly correct myself.

"Where are we going today?" Mum asks.

"Sightseeing and shopping. Then we go have lunch." Aahil tells us his plan for the day.

Sounds fun.

After breakfast we leave for the city. A smile appears on my face as I pass by familiar routes. My neighbourhood comes in view and I can't help but wish how life would be now. I would probably be married to Umar by now, and maybe not be in Pakistan anymore.

How I had imagined myself away from Pakistan, designing heels and living a perfect life with Umar! We plan and Allah plans and indeed Allah is the best of planners.

Aahil parks his car. He pulls out a wheelchair for his mum. He helps his mum sit on the wheelchair and we go for some shopping.

"Anabia, why don't you shop what you would like."

"I have enough clothes. I'll shop when I need new clothes." I politely deny her offer.

"Oh come on. I don't think you might have had the chance to shop. Please get anything you want. Aahil is moody so you better take advantage of his good mood." She smiles with me.

Yeah right! I enter a shop and Aahil follows me whining. I decide to have fun troubling him.

"Can you please hurry up." Aahil tells me while I'm trying on my fifth dress. After trying each dress I came to show Aahil how it looked on me and I must say he is quite picky! He did not like either of the dresses and gave me a disapproving look every time.

"How is it looking?" I ask him. I really like this dress. I look up and find him eying me from too to bottom. I don't know why I'm even asking him.

"I'm buying it." I announce.

"No you're not." I glare at him.

"Your choice is bad." He mumbles walking away.

I decide to ignore him and continue my shopping.

After fidgeting through a rack I choose a sari. I've never worn a sari but I like the colour and want to try it. I go to the changing room and try it. It looks beautiful.

I come out happily and see Aahil! He is shocked to see me in sari. I look at myself one last time to see if I made no mistake. The shop attendent passes by and tells me it looks beautiful on me. I dont know if he really means it or its just a way of persuading me to buy this sari, nevertheless, I smile at him. Aahil literally glares at him and the poor guy rushes his way to the other side of the shop.

I snap my fingers in front of him. He smiles at me and takes a step towards me. I expected him to say
'beautiful' or something but he holds my wrist and drags me in the changing room.

"What happened?" I mini yell.

"Why are you wearing this?" He asks me.

"My wish." I simply reply.

"It's so much...umm... like it's not appropriate."

He means to say it's open on the back.

"I know, I mean I'll customize it according it my taste but I'm buying it." I shrug.

"You're not buying this."

"I am." I dare to challenge him. Why is he so dominating? Urgh!

"No you're not."

"Why?" I raise my arms.

Aahil holds my waist and pulls me to him. I am crashed to his chest.

"Because you look heavenly gorgeous and so sexy and I do not want anyone else to look at you.

"Cause you are mine ONLY!" He adds while I shiver under his intense gaze.
His green eyes roam on my body and slowly he lowers his face. I lower my gaze not being able to look at him. I feel his lips on my cheeks. Fire erupts in my body. My cheeks heat up.

His hand comes up on my chin making me look up at him.

"I can't control myself near you. I just can't bear someone else look at you. I... I  can't control my anger." He whispers in my ears.

My eyes close automatically as my mind registers his words. His words directly touch my heart and I can't help but feel happy.

"Change, I'll wait outside." He lets go of me while I try to catch my breath.

"You can buy this if you want." With a smile he leaves the room.

I change and go outside and see my sweet mother in law. She smiles with me.

"Are you done?"

"Yeah I am." 

"Let's go have lunch." Aahil interrupts.

We leave the shop and head towards the food court.

My eyes spot Aadil and Ayesha?  I turn my head a little and it's confirmed that it's Ayesha with Aadil.

"How are you dear?" Aahil's mum hugs Ayesha. Both the ladies burst into tears.
I guess there meeting after long.

"Why did you arrive at the farmhouse and not at our house?" Ayesha asks her mum.

"Anabia also made me feel home so there's no need to come to the city. And you do know I like peace more." She replies while smiling towards me. Ayesha finally averts her gaze to me and gives me a smile. For the first time she gave me a genuine smile and I smile back.

"Let's have lunch. I'm starving."

We head to lunch and order our food. Throughout our lunch we talk about random stuffs.

Aadil and Ayesha try their best to convince their mum to stay with them and she finally gives in. Guess Ayesha does not want to join us at the farmhouse due to me being there.

I shrug and concentrate back on my food.

"Excuse me..."

I wake up from my place and go to the washroom.

I wash my face to freshen up and just then I hear someone's voice.

"Look who finally showed up." A deep voice is heard. I look behind and see a young man with a beard. An evil smirk is plastered on his face.

Now who is he??

I give him a small smile and decide to ignore him.

"Where's Aahil?" He asks me.

"Do you know him? His outside then. This is a ladies bathroom." I remind him.

"I know. Anyways, lets get to work. You have to come with ME!"

What does he really think of himself?

"Why?" I reply with my eyes towards the door so I can run easily.

"Because I want you to."

I start walking towards the door but this unknown man follows me and holds me by my wrist.

"What is it?" I yell.

"Anabia, are you alright?" I sigh of relief escapes as I hear Aahil's voice.

He is always there for me.

"Raqeeb?" Aahil is surprised to see the man.

"Finally dude. We meet." He goes around to hug Aahil.

"What's happening?" Aahil motions towards me and this unknown man.

"You know him?" I ask Aahil. I can't help but my voice become rude and loud.

"Ahan. And, he is going to hand you over to me." Raqeeb smiles. I look at Aahil.

"I'm doing no such thing." Aahil hits back.

"Come on Aahil, don't be soft hearted. It has bought us no good at all."

"You know she isn't at fault." I believe Aahil is defending me. But why??

"Aahil! I did not expect this from you."

"We all have reasons Raqeeb." Raqeeb starts laughing.

"I told you to hand her to me."

"You know I wouldn't do that."

"I don't want to create a scene cause I know you are stubborn. Anyways, I'm sure I know why you have a soft corner towards her. Love after all!

How would you help me? Blood is thicker than water after all."

Raqeeb says all of this and leaves the room leaving me all alone,angry and confused. Without wasting a minute I rush to Aahil.

"Aahil! I need to know everything. Why is he after me? Why does everyone hate me? What's wrong? What have I done?"

I hold him by his shoulders and force him to look into my eyes. His eyes hold questions just like me. He looks confused.

"Tell me the truth. You told me you will tell me. Please Aahil. Tell me it's not what I'm thinking. Tell me my father is Saeed Sheikh. Tell me he is innocent." I start crying as I realise how hard life has been the past few days.

"Let's go home. I will tell you everything you need to know. I also need to clear things." He tells me.

Aahil POV:

I take Anabia outside the washroom. I very well know Raqeeb will bounce back. Atleast I saved Anabia for now. I have to tell Anabia the truth now. There's no way I can lie.

What I really don't understand is what Raqeeb meant when he said 'blood is thicker than water' how is Anabia related to me? Maybe he meant that she's related to Yasin? But that I know.

My head can burst any moment thinking about this. I say my goodbye to mum and Ayesha and drive Anabia back to the farmhouse. I'm sure Anabia is as restless as me.

We reach the farmhouse and nida bibi welcomes us. I go to freshen up and take a shower, as expected Anabia is standing waiting for me.

"Can I talk to you tomorrow?" I ask her irritated by her behaviour.

"I need to know everything today." Here comes her stubbornness.

"I told you I need a break." I raise my voice.

"You don't know how difficult it is for me... I need to know why I'm here. Why is.."

"It's not always about you Anabia! Life does not revolve around you. I'm already having a tough time and now you keep bugging me. Just get out." I yell. I expect something from her but she just walks away.

Guilt consumes me...

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Finally an update! Thank you so much for bearing with me. I hope this chapter suffices for the delay. I am feeling extremely low but wanted to give you all a chapter.

Hope you like it.

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The book will end in 6-7 chapters. I hope to receive your support till the end.

21 June 2020.