My Four Eyed Husband

Chapter#14

Fiza's POV:

A smile spread on my face when I heard the sound of Sadaf's small steps approaching the kitchen where I was preparing their breakfast and her lunch for school.

"Assalam o Alaikum." She said, coming to me and holding out her hand. I quickly bend to her height and shake hands with her.

"Wallaikum Assalam." I kissed her cheek and asked, "Ready for breakfast?" She nodded.

"Good... Sadaf, where is your Aany?"

"With Taha."

"He is awake too?" She nodded again.

"Sadaf, beta. Go to your Bare Papa's room and wake him up before he gets late. Wish him Happy Birthday too. Today is his birthday." 

"Today is Bare Papa's birthday?" She asked excitedly and I nodded. Without wasting a second, she runs to Ehtesham's room and I turned back to the kitchen counter.

'Tie a ribbon on yourself and meet me in my room..'

His words echoed in my mind and my jaws clenched. That guy is a complete p*****t but still, he was able to make my heart flutter. I remembered his gaze, how they were affecting me. He made me think for a minute whether I was really beautiful or has he forgotten to put on his lenses?

After having breakfast, Sadaf went to school and I gave their Aany off today to go home so she could finish her housework early and come back here. I told Taha about Ehtesham's birthday and tell him how to wish Ehtesham. 

When he was about to go to his office, we both went to the door to bid him 'Allah Hafiz' with Taha in my arms as usual. He isn't a morning kid.

"Happy Birthday, Papa." Taha said to him and Ehtesham took him from my arms and kissed his cheek. 

"Thank you so much, Taha." He smiled and put him down.

"Ary, I forgot my car keys on the table. Taha, please bring it to me." He nodded and run inside. I also turn to go after him, in case he needs help but was instantly stopped by a hand on my arm.

"Wait, Fiza." I turn to him.

"Thank you. They wished me for the first time." He smiles genuinely.

"You're welcome." I also smiled back.

"But I am not wished by you." And his smile turned into his usual smirk and takes a step towards me.

"Sorry. Happy birthday, Ehtesham."

"That's it?" I raised my brows on his question.

"This is the plainest birthday wish a husband would ever receive from his wife ever." He said, lowering his face. 

As soon as I get what he meant, I tried to free my arm from his grip but before I could succeed, he pushed me back to the wall behind the door. So, now we are completely out of sight from anyone outside.

"What are you doing?" I asked in annoyance and get my answer when he crashed his lips on mine. 

So fast, too sudden, I couldn't decide whether I should give in or push him, nor get the time to do anything as he quickly pulled back on hearing Taha's voice and turn towards him after giving me a kiss on the cheek. On the other hand, I stood like a sculpture on my place, still in a daze of what had happened and when I was able to collect my senses, he was gone.

He ruined the moment of my first kiss...

"Ya Allah, may he fall from his chair in the office. Ameen." I cried out and put my hand on my lips.

What am I doing?

I shook my head to shove away the tingling sensation on my lips and went to search for Taha.

~*~

Ehtesham's POV:

I wouldn't say I didn't like kissing her just now, it was ..... a good experience. But it's true that I didn't want any sort of physical relation with her. It's just that I like to tease her and every time she tries to avoid me, it only provokes me to irritate her even more. 

But gradually, this habit of having fun with her has changed into something else. Something... indescribable, a strange attraction which pulls me towards her and I cannot help myself from being dragged by it.   

I want to touch her every time I like something she does or says, and my unconsciousness also doesn't stop me from doing so, like it does when I am with Sania. It is the conscious part of me, which is holding me back from reaching her. But since last night, when she appeared at the gate of her friend's house to receive me, something changed at that moment. 

Since then, I couldn't stop myself from stealing glances of her slender figure wrapped up in the black sari I gave her. She was looking hot, yet graceful at the same time. The thoughts which appear in my mind after seeing her is kind of lascivious, just as how I think of Sania. But it's different for her, and for some reason, I didn't shove away those thoughts.  

When I told Fiza to come to my room, it was just a mere joke to tease her. But deep down, there was a part of me getting excited at the thought of her showing up, though knowing that it is impossible. She won't come, she is a stubborn woman. So, the same side of me from yesterday night took over when she tells the kids to wish me. It made me happy and what I did later was really impulsive.

I know, she is not going to take it easy and I have to bare her tortures afterwards, but it's definitely worth it after tasting her lips. A smile creeps up on my face on the thought, and I quickly put my head down to hide it.

"Sir?" My junior, who was giving me a report called me.

"You look absent-minded today. Is everything alright? Should I come later?"  

"No, it's fine. Carry on." I turned my attention back to work.

An hour later, I received Sania's call. She had arranged a party for me with other friends for my birthday. It pissed me that she contacted my friends. They all know about my marriage and it will make me look bad. But on the second thought, they can swallow it. After all, Sania is my Boss' daughter. I cannot say no to her and lose my job and the position I earn after years of hard work. 

I texted Fiza that I will be late today, but didn't mention the reason and as usual, she didn't reply me back.

Stubborn woman...

I took an early off because every year, Sania would buy a suit for me which I will have to wear on her birthday party or in mine which she loves to throw. Don't know why I hesitate to face Fiza right now, so I rent a room at a hotel for getting ready after receiving my suit.

~*~

I look at my wristwatch, it's two am in the morning - not the ideal time to come home from a party when you're married. But still, I rang the doorbell and soon, it was opened by a woman, wearing loose trousers and a baggy shirt, with her hair tied up in a messy bun.

"Oh! You're back. I thought you wouldn't come." She said, making way for me to come in.

Can't this woman be normal for a second...?

"I was busy." I said coming inside, still reluctant to tell her that I was at a party thrown by Sania.

"Hm... Parties are usually like this. Especially with friends."

She knows...

I quickly turned around to face her, only to meet with a blank face, " I was-"

"I am sleepy. Allah Hafiz." She didn't let me finish my sentence and went to her room.

Why is she so mad...?

I shrugged and turn to my room. I was putting my cufflinks on the table when my eyes landed on two pieces of paper on my bed. Quickly picking it up, I start reading them and realize it wasn't just mere pieces of paper, they were birthday cards for me, made by kids.

A pink coloured card with a triangle-shaped flower and glitters on it was from Sadaf. A red pencil coloured 'I love you Bare Papa' and red hearts of crayons. And the other card was blue in colour with an orange coloured car, which was drawn perfectly, probably because Fiza drew it. But the colouring of the car was had neglected the boundary of the drawing.    

"Happy birthday, Papa." I read what was written in Taha's card, which he tried to trace on the dotted words Fiza wrote.

My smile soon vanished, when I realize that they must have been waiting for me. Cursing myself, I stride towards their room but found it empty. Then, I make my way to Fiza's room, where three of them were sleeping together.

'Sorry...' I mumble.

~*~

Fiza's POV:

I heard a faint whisper of 'Sorry', making me fully awake. But I didn't open my eyes.

So, he saw the cards...

I heard a very low footstep coming towards my bed. I open my eye carefully so he won't notice and saw him kissing sleeping Sadaf's forehead. 

"Sorry, Sadaf." I heard his whisper and closed my eyes.

"Sorry, Taha." I heard his whisper, then his footsteps got lower.

My body relaxed, only to be stiffened when I felt the bed dip beside me.

That's it...

I opened my eyes and give him a questioning look.

"I am sorry. The thought didn't cross my mind that that you guys would be waiting for me." He said slowly so kids won't get up.

"The kids went to sleep waiting for you. Say sorry to them when they get up, not to me. Get away from me."

I am still pissed of what he did this morning...

"I will, but I want to apologize to you first."

"Just move away." I said sternly.

"Yar, I am apologizing to you and you are stuck on one point." He frowned.

"Yes, I am stuck because I am still mad about this morning and I don't believe you." I said, getting up from the pillow.

He narrowed his eyes at me, before saying, "Fine then." 

He quickly grabs both of my hand and forcefully pressed his lips against mine once again.

What the hell...