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They were standing in front of a room.

"Come" He muttered opening the door of his room.

Carrying the baby in his arm, she entered her new room. It was simple but a decent bedroom.

She saw the room completely in one gaze.

A baby cot was placed beside the bed. It was the same cot that used to be in Naba's room.

He came near her and picked up the sleeping baby from her arms. He carefully placed him in the cot and covered him a light blue blanket.

Aban turned his face to her

She was dressed in a simple red color chiffon suit. She was a bride. A woman who got married a few hours ago.

She was standing in his room as his wife.

Life was changed,

So was he.

"Rushna has set up the wardrobe for you" He mentioned his cousin.

"Okay" She nodded and walked into the dressing room. Her things were neatly placed in the wardrobe with his belongings.

She felt strange.

She selected a simple black cotton suit to change into, and draped a duppata around her shoulders.

When she walked into the room. The lights were already dim and he was lying on one side of the bed. He had changed into a black trousers and white T shirt.

He seemed to be sleeping.

She laid on the other side of the bed and turned her back towards him.

She never thought her wedding night would be like this.

Dull and meaningless.

She was so tired, she slept in no time. Her sleep was disturbed by a crying voice. It was Azaan's. He must be crying in the middle of the night.

Before, she could get up to see him. She saw Aban walking to the cot.

When did he woke up? She didn't realize.

"It's okay I got him. You can sleep" He said patting the baby's head.

He put the feeder in his mouth and sat on the sofa. He was looking like a mess. Contant traveling without resting had taken a toll on him.

He had forgotten about himself, he was trying his best to take care of everyone.

Hala felt bad for him.

He wasn't looking fresh like he used to be once.

She got up from her side of the bed and walked towards them.

"Give him to me. Now I am here you don't need to do this. You need sleep. You have to go office tomorrow" She outstretched her hands.

"Okay" He kissed his head and gave it to her carefully.

Hala started her new life maturely. She had responsibilities now. A girl who used to run from chores was now happily involved in everything.

From taking care of the baby, her husband and their home, she was doing everything perfectly.

She was a good mother to Azaan,

And a good wife to Aban.

She molded herself according to the need of time. Everything was settling down. Everything was getting better day by day.

She and Aban had an unsaid settlement between them. She was taking care of everything and in return he was trying his best to take care of her.

They didn't talk much.

They hadn't moved forward in their married life. Perhaps they had forgotten what the relationship was between them.

They were just roommates.

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He released a long sigh and opened his eyes. His eyes fell on the sun set. It was a beautiful sight, but another beautiful sight as in front of him.

She was standing ahead of him and was lost in the sun set. Her hair was flapping in the air.

She looked beautiful, but her heart was more beautiful than her outer beauty.

He never thought her to be this much responsible. He used to think of her as an immature girl but her maturity had won him.

He smiled lightly.

Reality is very different from our perceptions.

His feelings towards her were changing gradually. He had realized they were tied in a beautiful relationship.

And it needed attention.

The start was their relationship was sudden. It was awkward for both of them to take it forward as they were suddenly asked to live with the person they were never interested in.

They develop an understanding between them. They respected each other. They had taken their time to accept things.

Naba's death and Aliyan's severe injuries had taken a toll their mental health. They took a lot of time to heal.

Now it was finally time to settle down. They had wasted enough days of their life due to hardships.

It was their time to be happy and content with life.

"I think you are missing your mother. Right?" He asked placing his hands on her shoulders.

"Yeah. How do you know?" She asked turned towards him.

"You are upset. It's written on your face" He told.

"I never thought you would observe me this much" She asked with a twinkle in her eyes.

They were moving forward.

They were talking to each other, sharing their thoughts. The ice was finally melting.

That's what she wanted.

She wanted to grow with him, to accept their relationship and start a new life by every means.

"You are my wife Hala! You have a special place in my life" He leaned down and pressed his lips to her forehead.

A wave of satisfaction ran through her body.

"You are lying" She muttered.

"Well, I only lied when I told you look beautiful when you smile" He pressed his lips together to hide his smile.

"Keep lying then" She laughed lightly.

Hearing her sweet laughter he also laughed. They don't remember when was the last time they laughed whole heartly.

It felt good to act like themselves, like they were before half a year.

"Let's go to meet your favorite person" He suggested.

She nodded happily and walked to their room.

"Am I also in the list of your favorite people?" He asked from behind.

"Yes" She nodded and then stopped at her place.

"Well, I lied when I told you. You are in my favorite persons list" She said controlling her laughter.

"I got it ma'am" He nodded his head placing his hand on his heart.

The heart which belonged to her.

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Aww my babies look good together? Finally they started having communication.

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