Starlit Promises (ON HOLD)

10.Like a moth to a flame

"Zayan, I'm really shocked. How come they agreed so easily?" Momina spoke whilst looking at her enthusiastic family members, welcoming guests.

"I'm shocked as well." He whispered near her ear. His happiness today knew no bound by seeing her in his chosen bridal attire.

"Zayan, I can see your molar teeth as well." Nawal said whilst nudging the happiest groom ever.

"So what? I know you have removed your two of the molars but that doesn't mean you will be jealous of mine." He said not minding her glares.

Nawal wouldn't have minded to smack him but the focus of people on the stage had her stop on doing anything.

Soon the family members climbed the stage for a photoshoot.

***

Zayan was going towards his room when he saw Nawal on the way, smirking at him.

She didn't ask for money as Zayan had announced it before that he wasn't earning so he wouldn't be able to give them anything.

"Such a miser!" Nawal had commented but he didn't say anything as if she was speaking of someone else.

And now when he saw her smirking, an alarm went off in his head. These days her aim to prank has shifted from Adil to Zayan.

He went ahead shaking his head but whilst turning the doorknob, he knew the reason behind Nawal's smirk.

He turned on his heels and ran behind her and found her in the living room with their other cousins.

"Bhabhi jaan, Keys please!" He said sweetly, extending his palm in front of her.

His other cousins giggled and he flashed a smile towards them.

"Not until you pay for it." She said calmly.

"You know I don't earn." He made a helpless face.

"Just hand us that wallet where you have kept the bundle Sameer uncle has given you." His other cousin, Iqra said, raising her brow.

"That's a gift." He didn't know that they were aware of it.

"Fine, we don't have the key." Nawal said and turned her back towards him.

"So, you are not handing it?" He asked but they didn't respond.

He marched out of the house and Nawal felt bad for irritating him so much.

She thought he would be sulking outside.

"Guys, I think we shouldn't expect something from him and hand him his key. We shouldn't spoil Momina's special day for him." Saying, she stood up and went out to search him.

She was looking there for him worriedly when her eyes widened looking at his monkey like form, climbing the pipe.

She clenched her teeth and marched inside.

Zayan didn't need the key anyway but she had to unlock the door.

***

Momina jumped on her place when she saw through her veil, someone entering her room through the balcony.

She shrieked "Theif.... Theif.... Theif."

Nawal's hand froze on her place whilst unlocking the door, hearing her loud shriek.

"Everyone must have heard her by now." She thought worriedly.

***

"What happened Nawal?" As expected, she saw almost everyone present in the house marching towards her with a horrified look.

Thankfully she had unlocked the door before they could reach her.

"I saw the shadow of a cat and got scared." She lied and inside the room Zayan heaved a sigh of relief whilst his hand was tightly holding Momina's mouth.

"Are you mad or what? You have disturbed everyone here." Adil scolded her whilst the others retreated towards their room whilst discussing how scared they were hearing Nawal's screams amongst them.

She glared at him and marched towards her room, Adil followed her closely.

"What?" After changing into his night suit, Adil was lazily lying on the bed whilst using his phone but was aware of Nawal's constant glares.

"Nothing, I've just gone mad." She answered whilst throwing her earring inside the drawer.

"Happy realisation." He mumbled.

Nawal tried to strain her ears but couldn't get what he said but she was sure he didn't say anything nice about her.

"What did you say?" She marched angrily towards him and stood in front of him, with her hand on her hips and her nose flaring.

He looked at her and his eyes stuck in her form. She had only gotten rid of her jewelleries, the outfit and makeup was still on and her hair which was tied in a beautiful bun was now open and cascading down and some of the wild strands were kissing her face.

"It's useless to talk to you." Filling his intense heated gaze on her, she felt heat creeping on her face and she turned to go away before he could see her crimson face.

He clutched her wrist and pulled towards him before she could take a step.

"What the...." He swallowed her words and took her to another world with him where there was only them and their love.

***

"I must reward Nawal something for saving me today." Zayan mumbled and removed his hand from her mouth, making sure that she won't shout.

He jumped on the bed and laid flat on his back in front of her whilst fixing his gaze on her.

She looked at him wide eyed.

"I know I'm handsome but that doesn't mean you will stare at me putting aside the shyness of a bride." He teased her and she hit him with the pillow near her.

"What was that all mister delusional? You just gave me a heart attack on my wedding night instead of any beautiful gift." She narrowed her eyes at him and he sat up catching the pillow.

"First of all I'm not delusional and second I'm different so my entry was different and third you should have known you are marrying a jobless man so shouldn't expect any gift except my love." With his words he leaned down on her face while taking her in his embrace he pecked her forehead and saw her eyelashes fluttering out of shyness and her cheeks turning red.

He saw her interestingly and moving back he brought out a red velvet case from his pocket and took out a beautiful ring; he made her wear it.

"It's beautiful." She whispered, looking at it. Now a little composed.

"Not more than you." He said whilst leaning on her again and it made her blush all over again.

"So this is how I can make you blush." Saying he touched her lips with his and feeling no resistance, continued his action whilst closing his eyes.

Far away the moth happily flew towards the flame yearning for the love she just smelled in the night breeze without caring for its life and took its last breath in the warmth of its love, happily.

The End

I hope( fingers crossed) you enjoyed reading this story, if yes... Please let me know in the comment section and if not... I am always up for constructive criticism.

From10th of June, I will start the new story meanwhile I will try to update 'You're my Dawn' (I am so sorry guys for keeping you hanging...I will try my best to be regular... I will need your love and support). As far as Love Found Me is concerned... I will start updating it ASAP as well.

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