Just because something good ENDS doesn't mean something better won't BEGIN
Rikza's POV:
I was completely heaved up with this heavy lehnga and I'm exhausted to death as I was loaded like a trunk. Not so funny okay *rolling eyes*
It was a beautiful red lehnga with matching dupatta. The dupatta had a series of golden coloured beads at the borders whilst there were beautiful hangings plunged all across those borders adding more beauty to it. The frock had tiny golden sequences which dazzled alike stars. I owned the most beautiful pairs of heels which resembled to those shown in the cinderella movie.
I can't even breath. It's annoying me for my own bad. I must pay a salute or should I say Hats off to all those brides who bare this torture which I'm going through right now. Huh!
All I wanna do is scream but I know can't. So pathetic indeed.
"Do you Ayaan Hussain son of Jawad Hussain hereby accept Rikza Hashim, daughter of Junaid Hashim..." Daadu cut him off and muttered something in his ears.
Qazi Sahab nodded her head then proceeded again by correcting our surnames which was followed by our ancestors.
"Do YOU, Ayaan Hussain, son of Jawad Hussain hereby accept Rikza Hussain, daughter of Junaid Hussain as your wife with the alimony rights of 2lakhs and behold the responsibility of her spouse?"
The flashback popped up in my mind reminding me about Haya Aapi.It weighed heavy upon my mind when a glimpse of her face with a glint of secret desires and thousands of emotions buried in her eyes popped up in my mind.
I felt embarrassed and inferior at the thought of getting married before her.
Can you imagine how difficult it is to face her right now?
I'AM ashamed of myself for marrying at this age when my elder sister is not yet engaged. Great! Here I go....Already married before her at the mere age of nineteen. 'Like Woww' *sarcasm*
I kept reminding myself that 'This was meant to be and it was fated to be taking place this way'.
"Yes I do" He replied in chorus when asked for thrice making my heartbeats irregular.
The Nikah ceremony went quite smoothly and now I'm officially, legally, forcefully,willingly, blackmailingly and all 'ly' except gladly Mrs.Ayaan *sigh*
Everyone sang blissfully in chorus congratulating us (couple)
"BARAKALLAHU LAKUMA WABARAKA ALAIKUMA, WA JAMA'AA BAI'NAKUMA FEE KHAIR"
(May Allah bless you everything for you TWO and shower his blessings upon the TWO of You)
(And may HE bring you TOGETHER in everything that is GOOD)
Mommy's face beamed with happiness and she had tears of contentment brimming in her eyes.She came forward and pecked a kiss on my forehead and wished for my happiness and blessed me with bundles of Du'ahs.I felt like crying now and Indeed it was a very emotional scene between us.
Muffin hugged me tightly and kissed her cheek congratulating me on this special day, which was not special for me though.
Then it went on..Aunty,Taayimee,Abi,Daadu,Haya Aapi every one did the same thing, embraced me in a hug congratulating me and blessed me with wishes.
Then everyone left me alone in the stage and went towards the guests.I glanced across the gigantic hall decorated with lights and massive number of people gathered in the event with smiles beaming in their faces.
A huge chandelier hanged in the middle of the hall with purple dim lights which was something beyond fascinating and grabbed everyone's attention.A fine piece of white cloth hanged from above the chandelier making it more intriguing to the viewers.
The stage I was seated ( I mean couch) was also worth praising. The floral decoration and the way tables were spread across was mesmerising. ( for dinner since Nikah was held during Asar/evening).
I was feeling like I was living a live facade. Well..That doesn't even make sense.
Alhamdulillah! There was a partition between the men and women's section which made me feel much comfortable.
I was glancing at the hall just when I observed ABI coming towards the stage with a young lady. I bowed my head down and started fidgeting my fingers in nervousness. Abu introduced the lady as her Aunt and I greeted her with Salam.
She replied to my Salam and grinned blissfully mumbling something to ABI which I over heard by eavesdropping.I know it's a bad habit..but what to do? I was curious *pout*
"Masha Allah she is more prettier than Sana. Lucky Ayaan, He got the pearl instead of stone" my eyes widened and when I looked up, she winked at me with her tongue out and left.
ABI sat beside me commenting that, "She is outspoken sometimes but don't worry she's kinda sweet and lovely"
I asked her about Sana to which she informed me that she left the moment after the Nikah, most probably after congratulating Him.
Everyone gathered at the stage to enjoy some of the traditional thingy which involves the sharing of rings and garlands. The girls squealed in delight when the groom sauntered towards the stage.Nervousness crawled up within my soul and I clenched my kerchief hard.The seat next to me was now occupied by Mr.Akdoo.I could sense his presence by his strong perfume.
The crowd cheered aloud when HE inserted the beautiful ring in my ring finger.They applauded when we exchanged our floral Haar.Then they settled themselves in their respective seats and I literallyfelt like it was 'calm AFTER the storm'.I relaxed myself in the seat and soothed my beating heart which was on a marathon recently.
I then observed ABI constantly gawking at Daani for every passing minute.A smile crept my lips and I thought of teasing her so I called her but she was completely lost in him, that she didn't even responded.I nudged her elbow and called her name a little louder when she was startled to find me keenly glaring at her.
Her face held a constricted expression which she immediately changed and asked me in an energetic tone,
"Wawwtt?"
I smirked at her and muttered slowly, "Like seriously?"
She made a cute expression biting her lips and I thought of some prank.
I just randomly called Muffin to scare the hell out of her (ABI) in a serious tone which sounded like I'm gonna tell everything to her now.
ABI gripped on my arm literally stopping me and pleaded with her eyes to stop. I grinned evilly and asked,
"Spit it out, Right now"
"What were you doing,Haan?cockedked a brow at her and it really worked.
"I think....I...I have a crush on him" she mumbled while slightly stuttering.
"Please promise me you won't tell muffu or anyone,pweassseee!" She literally begged.Her face totally flushed by now.
"Oookayyy, I won't.Chillax girl"
She sighed in relief on hearing this.
"You are sweeeet" She pouted.
"Really?Which one?Kaaju katli ya phir laddu?" I replied to calm her down.
"Nope...Rasgulla" She winked.
"Buttering Haan?" I asked with a slightly depressed expression.
"Nnnooo,You are BEE..YOU..TEA..FULL"
She replied kissing on my cheek.Ughh!!
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Aabiya's POV:
I was seriously baffled when I found RIKU glaring at me.I tried to act normally but my words didn't helped me.The way I stammered while making an excuse trying to act confidential was a proof that I failed miserably letting her know the truth alone.
Well...it's not my fault okay.Who told him to look so dashingly attractive?
He was taking a selfie and was looking strikingly handsome.
She demanded an answer and I neither had an option nor did I had a choice to escape.Sadly,I gave up,confessing that I had a soft corner for him.
We were having a random conversation when muffu came and sat with us.She had a drink which she gulped down her throat not even offering us a sip. How rude!
I saw Izyaan Bhai coming towards us with Momma.Riku suddenly hung her head low and I sensed muffu getting uncomfortable since she was trying to shift her place,propably trying to escape which I find it quite strange. I was clueless about her reaction.
He came and greeted Riku,
"Assalamu Alaikum Bhabi, I'm Izyaan"
by bowing his head in respect.
"Walaikummusalam" Riku mumbled slowly without even sparing a glance at him.
"Riku, He's BHAI's bestie from childhood,they are more like Bros"
I introduced Him to Riku when she nodded in reply.
She lifted her gaze up and just took a glance at him smiling in confusion (maybe because she's confused about how to react to such suitation) just when muffu choked on her drink hearing this new piece of information and started coughing. I patted her back when she excused herself and galloped from the scene.
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Normal POV:
Sana's residence:
She paced across her room with fire burning inside her soul.She clenched her fists furiously and banged it hard on the table.
"I swear I'm not gonna leave you so soon Ayaan.Mind my words, I promise I will make you sign those papers at any cost".
"That b***h doesn't have any right to use my things.The jewellery she wore, the meher, the property belongs to ME and I'll snatch it no matter what."
She was constantly blabbering to no one in particular.She thought of Daadu with rage,anger building up in every inch of her heart.
"YOU, what do you think of yourself Man?A ruler who can rule over on human's lives?Why Don't you become a lawyer by profession? Because you seems to be soo in love with justice *sarcasm*
"Don't ever dare to interfere in our personal affairs,got it? Why Don't you mind your business?Why are you even bothering us?You seems to be so care free Haan, you don't fear death?
You Budda kahinka.Daado,oldie devilish ruler" *gritted teeth*
She was bursting out her anger on him by imaging his posture in her mirror.
"Shutt... I wish to kill you at the instant" She gritted her teeth in annoyance, cursing him.
Her every ounce of body was desperate to harm everything around her.
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Hussain's Villa:
11.30 p.m. at Ayaan's room:
She was seated in a bridal style. Her elegant face was beautified by
make-up making her look stunningly gorgeous.
It was perhaps like a mishap for her. Everything took place so soon that she didn't even had the time to give it a second thought.
To be continued.......