chapter 45

.

Ayesha's pov

.

I was sitting while holding Reem in my arms, she sat still like a statue, there was no movement in her body.

"Baby! Don't worry, Mr Khan will bring back jeeju" I kept giving her courage

My mind went to Mr Khan

"I can't find him, Ayesha" his broken voice echoed in my ear. He sounded like he was crying.

Before I could give him my support, the line disconnected, I tried calling him back, but his number was switched off

I was worried about Reem and jeeju, but my heart was concerned about him also.

I hope Mr Khan is ok.

The chain of my thoughts broke when I heard a loud honk, everyone's attention went to the entry gate, I stood up and went to the entrance

Relief washed all over me when I saw Mr Khan walking in with jeeju, immediately I thanked Allah for keeping my Reem's life partner safe.

We all gathered around jeeju, he was telling us what happened throughout the day with him, maa hugged jeeju and cried, whereas everybody else was scolding, to be honest he has really been stupid.

Everyone was around jeeju, why is Reem not coming? I turned around to look at her, she was sitting like a statue, I was about to go to her, but stopped when jeeju spoke

"Let me meet my wife" he said and walked towards her, she got up and left from there, leaving him stunned

"You have troubled her a lot today, go make it upto her" dada ji said to jeeju, he nodded and left

"Izhaan is back safely alhamdulillah, let us go to sleep now" papa said and one by one everyone was leaving for their room

I noticed Mr Khan has not uttered a single word since he has returned, I looked at him, there was so much tiredness on his face, he looked so different from his usual self.

"It's ok beta! He is fine, Allah kept his mercy on us" dadi held Mr Khan's face and told him, he looked too serious, there was no emotion on his face

"Mera bacchaa (my child)" dadi kissed his forehead

He left from there. I felt a pang in my chest, I have always seen him as a strong, arrogant man, looking at him like this was making my heart clenched.

"Go to him Ayesha, he is too overwhelmed right now, he needs you" dadi patted my cheek and then left.

I went in the room, the lights were still off, I switched them on. He was sitting on the sofa, his elbows were on his knees and he had his face hid behind his large palms

I stood there trying to approach him. What should I tell him. I can clearly see how much he loves jeeju, but I never thought someone like him can value love so much, I have only seen him like an arrogant jerk

"Are you ok?" I asked, he didn't say anything.

"Mr Khan" I called but there was no response.

I sighed and walked towards him, after calling him a couple of times, I put my hand on his shoulder, suddenly he got up and pulled me in his arms

I stiffened in his embrace, words died in my throat. He was holding me tightly, I could feel his fast heartbeat on mine, my senses stopped working, I didn't know how to react.

"I was so scared" he said in a hurtful voice.

At that moment it felt like I could feel his pain, I wrapped my arms around him, trying to give him comfort.

There was no dominance, no authority, no forcing in his hug, it felt like he was drowning and I am his only support.

"Thank god he is ok" I heard him murmuring

"Mr Khan" I said to comfort him, suddenly he pulled back

"Sorry" he mumbled and went to the bathroom

I was not telling him to pull back, but how can I tell him that now.

I felt myself all covered in his warmth.

He returned, now he was in his night suit, he laid on the bed and closed his eyes. I was still standing where he left me.

Suddenly I remembered that he must have not eaten anything since morning, I went to near the bed

"Mr Khan! Should I bring dinner for you?" I asked, there was no response, I went to his side and sat on my toes, I held his face

"Mr Khan" I called him, but he was fast asleep.

I got up and switched off the lights, my eyes refused to stop looking at him. This side of him was melting the wall of ice around my heart for him

His crying voice rang in my ear, his sad face floated in my eyes. For the first time he seemed like a child to me, someone who would seek comfort.

I sighed and went to change my clothes. Within a few minutes I joined him on the bed, I laid facing him. I was looking at his face, he looked so innocent.

I raised my hand to touch him, but before my fingers could touch him, I stopped. What am I doing! I turned my back and close my eyes to sleep.

A smile came on my lips, I really liked this soft side of him.

*****

I was combing my hair, when Mr Khan walked out of the closet. I looked at him, he looked a lot better than last night.

"All good?" I asked, he smiled and nodded

"Could you please call Rose and tell her that I won't be coming to the office today"

"You are not going?" I asked

"Nah! We are not going today. I'm going downstairs now" he said and left

We?

Now he is back to his old self. He did not even ask me if I want to go or not, I anyways decided that I won't be going, but still he should have asked me. I shook my head.

I picked up my phone and called Rose

"Hello" she answered

"Hi! I just called to inform you that Mr Khan and I won't be coming to the office today"

"Ok ma'am. I hope everything is well"

"Seriously Rose! Can you cut the crap please"

"What do you mean!"

"Call me by my name"

"Ma'am you know I ca..." I felt so irritated, I just hung up the call

Stupid girl!!!

****

.

Izhaan's pov

.

I felt sunrays on my face, so I opened my eyes. A smile made its way on my lips when I saw the girl sleeping in my arms. I turned to her

This girl has no idea that she has total control over me, I would do anything for her. Slowly and gradually I have fallen in love with her, and now I'm at her mercy

I held her cheek and caressed her milky white skin with my thumb. She is indeed the most beautiful girl in the whole world, and she is all mine. My smile grew bigger.

I kissed her forehead and got off the bed. I went to the washroom to take a bath, I couldn't stop smiling, I was really happy

"I love you so much" her voice rang in my ear.

I looked at my face in the mirror, my hair looked like a mess, sticking out from everywhere. I don't like when anyone touches my hair, but it felt amazing when her fingers were tangled with my hair.

I turned on the water and stood under the shower, I flinched when the hot water burnt my back, I checked in the mirror, there were huge scratches all over my back

Who can say such a delicate looking girl can be so ferocious. I grinned ear to ear and shook my head.

Sahi hi kehte hai log, kuch dard mei bhi sukoon hota hai (they say it right, some pain gives peace)

After I was done, i wiped myself, got dressed and returned to the room, she was still in the same position where I left her.

A naughty thought woke up the devil in me. I went towards the bed and sat next to her. I buried my face in the crook of her neck and kissed her softly, she stirred

She was still half asleep, but I kept on showering kisses all over her, she gripped my hair with one hand and kept another one on my back. my sweet teasing was turning into a passionate make out session

She was still under the blanket. I was about to pull it away, but her phone rang and our beautiful moment got disturbed.

I raised my head up from her, she looked at me. I stretched my arm and picked up her phone from the side table, it was a spam call, I rolled my eyes and put it back

"Who was it?" She asked, I brought my attention back to her

"Spam" I shrugged

"Oh"

I continued staring at her. She was still lying  down and I was sitting, I was hovering over her

"Stop staring" she said nervously

"Why? You are mine, and I'm looking at what's mine" I leaned down, she turned her face

"Izhaan, stay away" she was blushing

"Oh! Now you want to stay away, last night you were not willing to let me go" I teased her, she looked at me, there was confusion in her eyes, but it only lasted for a few seconds, her eyes widened and she covered her face with her hands, I laughed.

I leaned down and kissed her exposed shoulder, she put the blanket over her head

"No point of hiding now" I laughed

"Izhaan" she warned me

"Yes, my love" I put my hand under the blanket, she gasped and slapped it

"Go outside" she shouted

"No why would I?"

"Izhaan please, I have to get dres... " She trailed off, surely due to shyness, I held the end of the blanket trying to pull it down, but she didn't let go

"Please go" she said

"Why will I go? I never leave my work in between, I always complete it, so let me do it"

"Do what?"

"I undressed you, so I'll be the one to put your clothes back" I laughed

"Goooooo" she shouted

I decided not to trouble her further.

"Ok ok I will go. Come downstairs quickly" I said, she stayed silent.

I got up from bed, I picked up her clothes from the floor and kept on the bed.

I came to the door then turned around.

"I'm going now jaan, come soon" I said and exited the room.

Athar was exiting his room at the same time.

"Hey! Good morning" I said

He gave me a warm brotherly hug. I smiled.

"Never ever do that again" he warned

"Yes sir" I saluted, he shook his head.

"By the way I'm seriously quite surprised to see you alive, the way Reem was glaring at you last night, I thought she would definitely kill you" he joked

"Aisi maut to roz marne ko taiyar hun mai (I'm willing to die such death every night)" I mumbled under my breath recalling last night

"Huh? What did you say?" He asked

"She was upset, but I worked my charm on her" I grinned

"Yeah yeah!" He rolled his eyes. "Let's go to have breakfast, I'm famished" he rubbed his stomach

"Ok! Let's go"

We came to the dining area, where everybody was already having breakfast.

"Assalamualaikum" I said loudly and sat on my seat, I got greetings from my elders

We got engaged in the small talk, then dada ji spoke to me.

"What you did yesterday was quite disappointing! I have been in your place, even I used to get threats, but I never behaved so stupidly like you did." He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Dada ji I wa..." I opened my mouth to defend myself, but Papa cut me off

"You were at fault Izhaan! You have a family, you should think about that first" he said angrily. I sat quietly

"Good morning everyone" Ayesha came, she dropped next to Athar. "Where is Reem?" She asked me

"She'll be here soon" I said.

"Poor girl has cried so much yesterday, she was yearning for you like a fish without water" maa said, I smiled. I really liked what she said

"Really?" I asked

"Yes Bhai! I have never seen Reem bhabhi like this, she was running around the house like a crazy person and was continuously calling you" hayat said, then she told me everything happened at home yesterday

Looking at the intensity of her love made me feel so good. I wanted to go back to my Reem and repeat my actions from last night.

Damn I love her so much!!

"Be careful next time Izhaan! I will not forgive you for hurting Reem" dada ji warned me

"Lo aa gayi meri bachhi (look my child is here)" dadi said, I turned around and found Reem coming towards us. She sat next to me and greeted everyone

My heart swelled when I looked at her, she was wearing pastel green coloured kurta with a flare pant, she had her dupatta properly wrapped around, her wet hair was looking so smoking hot. Her face looked so fresh there was no make up.

My heart was filled with desires again, I gripped the fork tightly in my hand, she was making me crazy.

"How are you Reem?" Maa asked

"I'm ok" she replied in her sweet soft voice.

"What about your head, is it hurting?" Ayesha asked, I stifled a smile at her question then decided to tease Reem

"Yeah Reem! Is it hurting?" I asked, she glared at me.

"No! I'm fine" she said looking at Ayesha

"You took a lot of stress yesterday, I was worried about you, I was afraid you will end up having a headache" Ayesha said.

"I'm sorry for hurting you" I smirked at Reem, she shook her head.

Everybody was talking with each other while eating, my whole focus was on Reem, I noticed she was avoiding looking at me.

I took off my slippers and caressed her leg with my toe, she froze and then looked at me, I winked at her.

Very discreetly I pushed my chair closer to hers, I held her hand and locked our fingers, she was continuously trying to pull it out of my grip. I was looking forward and was talking with papa

"Bhabhi pass me pepper please" hayat said to Reem, she started pulling her hand more strongly but I didn't let go

She sighed and awkwardly picked up pepper and passed to hayat.

"Are you alright?" Hayat asked looking at her wiggling hand, Reem nodded, I smiled and tightened my grip on her hand

"Izhaan! Did you talk to your clients?" Dada ji asked

"No! Not as yet. I will call Adarsh and tell him to arrange a meeting, I will go then" when I said I felt Reem gripped my hand

"You are not going anywhere" Athar said.

"It's not dangerous out there anymore, shaurya arrested the one who was sending me threats" I said

"I don't care, you are not going and that's final" he said leaving no room for any more argument

"What about my meeting?" I said

"You can have an online meeting" he suggested

"He is right! Come to the study room, tell Adarsh to arrange the meeting, I will also be there" dada ji said and got up.

"Ok" I nodded

One by one everyone left, it was just me and Reem now, finally she looked at my hand.

"Leave" she said

"I can't" I pulled her to me, she looked down

"What are you doing? Somebody will come"

"Let's go to our room, nobody will come there"

"Izhaan" she said

"Baba, bade sahab is calling you " I startled and left her hand, when a maid came to call me. She giggled and immediately got up, and ran off. I smiled

"Ok" I nodded

****

.

Reem's POV

.

I heard my phone ringing when I entered my room, I ran to answer it, but it stopped ringing by the time I reached.

It was a call from Hussain, I immediately called him back, but his phone was not reachable, I tried a couple of time. I walked towards the mirror and saw my reflection, I looked so changed to myself.

I was feeling happy, I had no idea that I was capable of declaring my love like that. I was feeling so deep in love with him, like every ounce of me has fallen for him.

I started singing and spinning, my dupatta fell down.

Hui mai teri joganiya, joganiya

Tu jogi mai hun joganiya, joganiya

I touched my face, then neck, then my arms.

Ab chahe mohe rang laga

Piya ji mohe ang laga

I hugged myself and thought about our most romantic moment, I smiled widely when I recalled how he touched me

Mujhe Ishq hai tere chhune se,

Mujhe Ishq hai tera hone se,

Tere haath mei apne haatho se,

Tere saath kate din raato se

I was in my own little world, enjoying my love for him, but the moment couldn't last for long.

I froze when I heard a throat clearing sound, fearfully I turned around and found Izhaan smirking at me

"Wow" he said, "even I love touching you, my sweet joganiya" he winked at me.

I looked down. He was slowly walking towards me, I was feeling so nervous. He was about to reach me.

I immediately opened the adjoining door and ran to Ayesha's room, thankfully it was open

I looked around to see if Athar was there, but could not see him anywhere

"Reem" I turned around and found Ayesha sitting on the bed, "what happened?" She asked

"Athar?" I asked

"He is not here" she said

"Thank god" I relaxed, I went and sat next to her

"What's going on" she asked, suddenly she sat straight and looked at me in shock, she gasped loudly, "you didn't!" She said

"Huh?" I frowned at her

"I thought you were upset with jeeju" she smacked my arm

"Ow" I rubbed where she hit me.

"He really knows how to make up for his mistakes" she smirked

"What are you talking? I can't understand anything" I said

"Wait!" She said and picked up her phone, she took my picture. "See" she gave her phone to me

My eyes widened when I saw multiple dark hickeys all over my neck, how come I did not see it before.

"Damn" I put my hand over my neck.

Idiot Izhaan!!!

I was about to delete the picture, but Ayesha snatched the phone from my hand

"No no no! You are not deleting the picture" she shook her head

"Ayesha please" I tried snatching the phone from her hand, she got up and ran away, I began chasing her

"Ayeshaaaa" I warned her

"Chup raho tum bewafa, kese tum mujhe chhod k kisi aur ki ho gayin (shut up you cheater! How could you leave me and become someone else's)" she pouted

"Ayesha please! Delete it" I stopped running.

"Never"

"Lis..." I was cut by my ringtone

I went to my phone, it was Hussain's call again, I immediately answered it

"Hello" I said

"Reem where are you? I have been calling you for so long" he complained

"Oh! I'm sorry. My phone was not with me"

"Can you come to meet me! I have to talk about something very important to you" he said

He has been trying to tell something to me for so long.

"What is it that you want to talk about?"

"I can't tell you over phone, I need to meet you"

"Is everything ok? You are getting me worried"

"There's nothing to worry "

"Then what is the ca..." Ayesha snatched the phone from my hand.

"She is busy with me right now, she will talk to you later" she said over the phone then disconnected the call

"Gabbar yaar! He was telling me something so important "

"Forget about him. You tell me everything " she said, I blushed so hard

"Oh my god! Look at you my little tomato. Looks like you have figured out about your feelings for him"

"Yes! I love him, and told him that" I said, she shrieked

"Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my god"

"Calm down Ayesha" I shushed her.

"How can I? This is so exciting! I can't believe it"

I felt so shy, I covered my face with my hands.

"Tell me everything in detail" she said.

*****

.

Athar's POV

.

I was sitting with my family after dinner. We were having a light moment all of us were just sitting and having discussions about random things.

My phone rang, I took it out of my pocket, I looked at Ayesha then got up

"Excuse me everyone! My father in law is calling me, I must attend the call" I said and walked off, without looking at anyone.

I purposely did it to trouble Ayesha, I answered the phone and came to my room.

"Assalamualaikum baba" I said

"Walekumassalam beta. How are you?"

"Alhamdulillah! I have your blessings" I said, he chuckled

"You'll always have that."

"In sha Allah.

"I called to inform that I have made the reservation in the hotel for all of you"

"Ohho uncle, you didn't have to do it."

"How could I not! I wanted all of you to stay in our house, but you refused, so this is the least I can do. And please call me baba" I sensed the upset tone, but I still smiled at his last sentence

"Are you upset with me?"

"Of course! I am not liking that you will be staying in the hotel"

"I don't know how is aunty going to react, I hope she forgives us" I shared the reason I didn't want to stay in their house, he sighed

"Don't worry about her. Everything will be ok, In sha Allah"

The door opened, and Ayesha entered, I noticed her looking at me from her peripheral vision. I smirked

"In sha Allah baba. You don't have to worry about anything, I will take care of anything" I said frankly, her eyes grew big at my easiness with him

"Huh?" Baba said getting confused

"I'll see you soon" I said

"Ok, Allah hafiz beta"

"Allah hafiz baba" I said emphasizing "baba" and hung up the call.

I casually went and stood in front of the mirror and started brushing my hair, while whistling.

I stifled a laugh when I looked at Ayesha's restless face through the mirror, she was folding a blanket an already folded blanket. I bit my lips to stop myself from smiling

I was about to exit the room when she stopped me.

"Since when you have become such good friends with my father?" She narrowed her eyes at me.

"It's our private matter" I said to irk her, she huffed and threw the blanket down and marched towards me.

"Chup chap batao kya baat kar rahe the mere baba se (tell me quietly what were you talking with my father)" she pointed a finger at me, I smiled at her cuteness

"Bas bata raha tha unhe ke deewano ki tarah pyaar karta hun unki beti se mai (I was just telling him that I love his daughter madly)" her mouth dropped open at my words, she was blankly staring at me, she was taken aback

I took a step closer to her. And held her waist softly

"Yaqeen kar k dekho meri mohobbat pe, tum zindagi ho meri (just have faith on my love, you are my life)" I ran a finger on her cheek, suddenly she pushed me away

"Bakwas band karo, mai khoob janti hun k apne siwa kisi se mohobbat nahi kar sakte tum (cut the crap, I know you can't love anyone other than yourself)"

"Isi baat ka to ghum hai Mrs Khan, jaana hi nahi aapne mujhe abhi tak (this is saddening Mrs Khan, you don't know me yet)"

"I'm not interested in knowing you, and be in your limits with my baba, I will kill you if you hurt him" she looked like a cute little kitten while threatening me, I chuckled. I was in a really good mood

"Jo aap pe mar gaya use aur kya maarna (you can't kill someone who is already dead in your love)"

"Kya pagal wagal ho gaye ho (have you gone crazy?)" She shook her head and left from there. Leaving me laughing to myself.

Please vote and comment.