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Athar's POV
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"I'm still saying buddy, let's just go to get our girls" I said as we were walking in the club
"No, let them be there, they will come when they'll feel like it, and anyways it's so late they must have gone to sleep" Izhaan replied, I heaved a defeated sigh
Ya Allah! I am missing Ayesha too much, the distance she put between us has made my knees so weak that I might fall down in front of her.
I promise to you Allah, I will become a better person, just send her back to me.
We entered the club and suddenly lights went off. I wondered what was happening, then there was a spotlight on some people and a song played.
After the song finished there was an announcement for someone's dedicating something for someone. Then the lights went off again and again there was a spotlight, it kept on happening.
Izhaan and I got a drink for us and sat on the couch. We were just discussing about random things, not really paying attention on what was happening around us.
Suddenly there was an announcement which made me spit out my drink
"The next song is dedicated to Reem from Ayesha" the DJ said
"Did he just say Reem and Ayesha?" Izhaan asked
"He surely did" I replied
"Let's look for them" he said and got up.
We really didn't have to search for them, because, now they were the one under the spotlight.
The whole room turned into haze when I saw Ayesha. She looked so mesmerizing, after so long I was watching her laughing so freely, she looked like she owned the world, she was a sight for sore eyes
I looked at her from top to toe, everything about her screamed of perfection. She was so beautiful, how did I get so lucky to have her as my wife.
She looked so happy with Reem, her smile was radiating delight which was filling up the entire room. I also wanted to dance with her, but if I just go and ask her she will hit me so hard that my next seven generations would feel the pain, but I really want to..
Idea!!
I went to the DJ to made a request, then I went near Ayesha and waited for the song.
"Well well well! We have a very interesting request now. It's a song dedicated to the devil's love from the devil himself" the DJ announced, Ayesha looked around, she looked confused.
Then the song started, I held Ayesha's hand and pulled her to me, she gasped, but she couldn't react, now we were under the light, everyone's attention was on us
You gotta go and get angry at all of my honesty
You know I try but I don't do too well with apologies
I hope I don't run out of time, could someone call a referee?
'Cause I just need one more shot at forgiveness
I know you know that I made those mistakes maybe once or twice
And by once or twice I mean maybe a couple of hundred times
So let me, oh, let me redeem, oh, redeem, oh, myself tonight
'Cause I just need one more shot at second chances
"Mr Khan! What are you doing?" She asked
"Dancing with you" I smiled and twirled her, then grabbed her slim waist and pulled her to me.
Yeah, is it too late now to say sorry?
'Cause I'm missin' more than just your body
Oh, is it too late now to say sorry?
Yeah, I know that I let you down
Is it too late to say I'm sorry now?
She looked at me with narrowed eyes.
"What are you trying to prove here?" She asked
"I'm sorry" I sang along with Justin Bieber, she rolled her eyes, the song continued
I'll take every single piece of the blame if you want me to
But you know that there is no innocent one in this game for two
I'll go, I'll go and then you go, you go out and spill the truth
Can we both say the words and forget this?
Since all eyes were on us she couldn't do anything then just play along. Once the song ended and spotlight was off, she pulled away from me
"Did you like the song?" I asked casually, she rolled her eyes
"What do you want?"
"Some greetings, like hi, hello, heya, wassup" I shrugged
"How about get lost?" She scoffed, I laughed
She was looking around, like trying to find someone.
"I'm right here, who are you looking for?" I asked, she heaved a sigh
"Mr Khan please, don't irritate me."
"Ok fine! I will not."
She looked around and walked towards the dancing people
"Where are you Reem?" She said
Reem! Oh yes! She was also here, and that reminds me Izhaan also came with me, I scanned the whole area in search for him.
"She must be with Izhaan" I said to her
"Jeeju is also here?" She asked with a smile, I inwardly rolled my eyes.
"Yeah! He is."
"Where is he?" She asked
"I don't know. He was here, but now I can't see him"
"Call him" she said
"You can also call Reem"
"Our phones are in the car" she replied
"Ok! Let's go outside, I will call him"
We came towards the exit to make a call since there was no network in the club.
I called Izhaan, he told me he was taking Reem home, since he missed her so much. I hung up the call
"They are going home" I told her, she frowned
"Why is she going back without me?"
"Home as in our home"
"Khan villa? Why is she going there?" She asked, I shrugged. She looked like she was in deep thoughts, then she smiled
"Oh! She went with jeeju" she mumbled under her breath
"Hmm?" I asked
She turned around and walked towards the valet, I followed her.
"Where are you going?" I asked
"Home" she shrugged
"Really? You are coming back home?" I asked feeling thrilled, she narrowed her eyes at me
"No! Mr Khan. I'm going back to dad's house" she retorted
"Ayesha please! Let's go home" I requested, she gave me a deaf ear
"At least come to drop me" I pleaded she frowned at me. "I came here with Izhaan, he took the car, how will I go back." I said
"You are not a child, book yourself a cab"
"Ayesha please. How can you go back without Reem?"
"Why can't I? And anyways she is with her husband, she is fine"
And what about your husband?
What should I do? I need to think of something! An idea striked me
"Ok! You go home, I will book myself a cab, I have to find out anyway why izhaan sounded so angry" I made up a lie that caught her attention in a second
"Angry?" She frowned
"Yeah! He sounded so angry, I think they had a fight. But don't worry, I will handle izhaan, I will talk with him. But yeah Reem must be alone, it's ok I will wake up Hayat to give her company" I did the drama, she looked like she was in deep thought.
Her car came, the driver opened the door for her.
"Ok Ayesha! Go safely" I said and turned around, in hope of her stopping me.
"Please please please" I was chanting while walking away, suddenly she called me, I stopped happily
"Yeah?" I asked
"I'll go home to Reem, get in the car" she said
"Are you sure?" She asked, she nodded, she settled on the driving seat, I sat on the passenger seat
I smiled when I heard her mumbling prayers before starting the car. She began driving and made way home
As she was driving, she had all of her attention on the road, I was just sitting there and looking at her, she looked so amazing, her perfectly manicured hands were moving around so skilfully, can this girl be anymore gorgeous?
"Can you stop staring at me? It's distracting" she said
"I'm not staring at you, I was looking outside the window" she raised her eyebrows
"Really?"
"Yeah! Outside your window" I said, she shook her head.
I felt a little guilty about breaking her car, I wanted to get her a new one in compensation, but since I knew it was a gift from her father and it's dear to her, I got it fixed and had it delivered to her.
Soon we reached outside the house, she parked the car and we got off. She looked at me
"You walk ahead" she said, I nodded and did what she asked for
We entered the house and went straight to the room.
I smiled, I love how Allah has answered my prayer instantly. She is here with me back to our home.
I opened the door of the room and found Izhaan sleeping on the bed, I got worried instantly, what is he doing here? I looked at Ayesha
"I'll go to Reem" she said and turned to her room
"Buddy" I shook him, he opened his eyes and looked at me. "Is everything ok?" I asked
"Yeah!" He nodded
"Where is Reem?" I asked
"I'm very sleepy" he said and closed his eyes again.
Oh shit! They actually had a fight.
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Since morning I have been asking about the reason for a fight with Reem, but he is just not telling me. All he said was she did something which he didn't like.
It was Saturday all of us were at home, everyone was surprised to find Reem and Ayesha back in the home.
We just told everyone that we went to Abdullah uncle's house last night, to bring them back.
The whole day passed in a blur and it was night time again, I tried one last time finding out from Izhaan about the dispute, but he ignored it. I didn't press on the subject much, maybe the reason is private otherwise Izhaan would have told me.
Whatever it is, I hope it gets resolved, Reem and Izhaan looked disturbed.
After breakfast, we all were sitting in the living room. All the elders were busy talking with each other. Hayat and Ayesha were talking, Reem just sat there quietly.
"So, it's done, we will go tomorrow" hayat said looking at Reem
"Yeah let's go" Ayesha said
"Ok Reem bhabhi?" Hayat asked
"You guys can go, I'm not in the mood" Reem replied
"Bhabhi please, you promised we will go out after my exams and tomorrow is my last exam, you can't go back on your words" hayat pouted
"Reem please! Let's go. It's so tiring staying at home all the time, I want to go out. Please let's make a plan" Ayesha said, I felt bad
"Ok" Reem said
"Not fair bhabhi, you refused when I said, but agreed immediately when Ayesha bhabhi said it" hayat said
"Because she knows what a torture it is to stay at home for me" Ayesha said
Now is the right time, I got up and went to my room. After a while Ayesha came.
"I need to talk to you" I immediately said before she could go away
"About what?" She asked, and I looked at her in awe, she agreed to talk? So easily? Wow! It must be my lucky day.
I picked up the envelope from the side drawer of the bed and handed to her
"What is it?" She asked
"Something that will make you happy" I said, she scoffed
"Divorce papers?" She asked and I gave her a warning glare
"Shut up and open it"
She shook her head and opened it, a small smile appeared on her lips when she saw her degree.
"My degree? When and how you got it?" She asked, I answered her question.
"There is something more for you" I said, she looked up at me, I handed her another piece of paper. She took it from my hand and opened it, her face hardened
"What is this?" She asked
"It's an appointment letter for you, I know you get bored at home, so I'm giving you a job in my office since your qualified for it now" she threw the paper on the bed
" What made you think I would like to work in your company? It's hard to tolerate you at home only and now you want me in the office also."
"Ayesha I thought you wanted to do job"
"Yes I do and I will, but not in your company"
"You will" I said with finality
"What do you think Mr Khan? You think you own my life? That you can make decisions for me. When I was asking you for the degree you did not give it to me. Then you married me forcefully, and now you're giving me my degree as if you are doing any favor on me and asking me to work in your company. no way. I am no puppet of your hand that will keep dancing on your tune. I have my own free will. I can do whatever I want. You cannot control my life. You cannot control me. Don't do this. Don't meet that person, don't go there, all the restrictions you're putting on me are suffocating me. Is that your plan? To kill me?" She shouted. I shook my head
"Sit! I want to talk"
"I'm done talking to you" She raised her chin up, I held her arms and meet her sit on the bed. I dragged a chair and sat in front of her
" Look Ayesha! I don't want to put restrictions on you. You are free to do whatever you want. And it's not my plan to suffocate you. I don't want to restrict you. In fact I want to give you wings, so that you can fly like you always wanted"
"Your actions say otherwise " she snapped at me. I heaved a defeated sigh
"I'm sorry for the other day." I said and she immediately turned serious. "I shouldn't have scared you, I could have handled the situation differently" I joined our hand and put them on her knees
"I may have forced to marry me, but that doesn't mean I will force you for everything. I never planned our wedding to happen that way, but it just happened. I love you too much, and I'm ready to give you whatever you want, but I can't see you with anyone else, specially not him." I looked at her she was looking with wide eyes at me
"Please understand it's my hard limit, I can't handle any other guy looking at you in the way I look at you. It burns me" I sighed
"You will have to do a job in my company and there are two reasons for it, firstly, I can't let you work with someone else, and secondly nobody will give a job to you, as you carry my name with you, they would not give a job to a rival"
She was sitting quietly without even saying a word. I smiled and patted her cheek like lightly
"I'm not mean, your love makes me do things I never did, I love you, just remember it" I brought her hand to my mouth and planted a small kiss, then I got up and left the room.
*****
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Reem's POV
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I couldn't sleep all night, it was not the first time he got so angry with me, but this time my heart was restless. I was not being able to handle his anger.
Honestly I did not even remember that he ever warned me not to wear such kinda dresses. Going to club in this dress was not a big deal for me, but the way he reacted I was mad at myself for wearing it.
Ayesha asked me about what happened between us, I told her, she said he was overreacting, but I don't know what to think.
Ayesha has gone to her room, Izhaan was in the bathroom taking a bath. I was pacing in the room waiting for him to return. What will I tell him? I don't know how he would react.
The bathroom door opened and he walked in, I went to him, he did not even look at me and went into the closet. I followed him inside
He was wearing a t-shirt, I stood there awkwardly.
"Izhaan I.. I was saying..." My words died in my throat when he walked out of the closet, I went after him, he was standing in front of the mirror and combing his hair, since he did not apply hair wax his hair was fallen on his forehead making him look much more handsome.
"I didn't know that you would be coming to the club last night" he looked at me and immediately shut up, he threw the comb on the dressing table angrily and left the room.
Ughhh! Idiot Reem! What the hell was I saying?
The whole day passed and he ignored me as if I was covid positive. It made me so flustered and for some reason I was missing the "flirty Izhaan" his silence was eating me, I wanted him to talk to me.
It was Saturday night, I was sitting on the bed, Ayesha was talking non stop to me, but Mr Izhaan Khan was not leaving my head empty.
"Reem" she called
"Hmm?" I asked
"Are you even listening to me?"
"Yeah I am" I nodded and forced my attention on what she was saying.
"So I was saying that I don't understand Mr Khan, he talks with his chin up high in the air, and on the other hand he is begging baba to forgive me, who is he in real? He is so weird" she said
"Baba?" I asked, she rolled her eyes
"Were you not listening to me? I just told you that baba told me today how Mr Khan got after his life to make him forgive me, he took all his insults queitly. Isn't it strange. It's hard to understand him" she said and my mind returned to Izhaan, he has not even said a word to me since morning
"Hmm very hard to understand" I said.
Next day was no different, he continued avoiding me. He frustrated me so much that I wanted to grab his collar and tell him to talk to me
All the boys are same, first they come after you, and make you feel like you are the center of their world and once you get in a habit of them, they will start ignoring you.
Two days have passed and he is just not talking to me, and he says he loves me, what kind of a love it is.
First I was upset, then flustered, then frustrated, and now I'm just angry at him, if he doesn't want to talk I will also not talk to him, I will not go after him now.
It was a Monday morning, I was sitting on the bed. Izhaan was getting ready for work, I didn't make any effort in trying to talk to him.
I heard him constantly sighing, he was rubbing his head, and sniffing, every now and then he was wiping his nose, I just continued watching a show on Netflix. Then he left.
"To hell with you jackass! Even I am not interested in talking to you" I shouted.
*****
Ayesha, Hayat and I spent the whole day out, we went for a movie, then shopping, we had dinner and then returned home.
Ayesha told me that Athar would be returning late, and I knew Izhaan would be back now, I didn't even want to look at him, so I told Ayesha to stay in her room for a while, she agreed.
When she opened the door of the room, we saw someone lying down on the bed, we couldn't tell who it was, since even the face was under the blanket
"Is it Athar?" I asked Ayesha
"No, it must be jeeju, Mr Khan had to go to a party, he will return late tonight"
"It's izhaan? But why is he lying down like this?" I asked
"You go check"
"No" I shook my head
"Go Reem" she lightly pushed me, I sighed and walked towards him, before I could touch the blanket I turned to Ayesha and asked, "are you sure it's not Athar?"
"100%" she said
I carefully held the blanket and removed it, it was really Izhaan, he was sleeping, and his whole face was red. I instantly got worried, I knelt beside him
"Izhaan" I held his face, it was burning. "What happened?" I asked, lightly shaking him, he was in deep sleep, I turned to Ayesha
"He has a fever. I don't know if he took the medicine" I said
"Wake him up and ask" she said, I tried waking him up, but he didn't move.
"What should I do?" I asked Ayesha
"I'll go downstairs and ask someone if he took the medicine" she said and left. I sat next to him
"Izhaan, please wake up" I shook him, he opened his lightly, then closed them back, I took his hand in mine, my heart was paining, I don't know why but I was not being able to take his this condition. He was sick and I was showing attitude to him
Ayesha was taking forever to return.
Finally she came, she had a plate in her hand. She kept it on the table.
"Soha told me that jeeju did not even have dinner, she warmed up a little food for him, feed it to him, then give medicine. I'm going to your room" she said, I nodded then she left.
I sat next to him.
"Wake up" I shook him, he opened his eyes and looked at me
"What is your problem?" He asked
"You are sick and you need to take a medicine"
"Go away, I don't need anything from you" he said
"Shut up and get up" I helped him in getting up, I forced fed him then I gave him medicine, after that he laid down.
"You can go, I'm fine" he said.
"I am not going to leave you alone, I'm here till Athar don't return" I said
"Suit yourself" he said and covered himself with a blanket.
I was sitting next to sleeping Izhaan, I got up to check if the fever went down, I crawled on the bed next to him and put my hand on his forehead, thankfully he wasn't burning now, I was about to remove my hand, but he held it. I tried pulling it, but he was holding it to tight.
I sighed and just sat while resting my back on the headboard.
My eyes were closing on their own, I decided to close my eyes for five minutes only.
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