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— A y e z a h ' s P O V 𖤐 :
The penthouse door swung open, revealing Noor with a gorgeous smile that could light up the room. She was dressed in a stunning sage green floral satin full-length dress, looking as pretty as ever.
"OMG, you look so gorgeous!" she exclaimed, pulling me into a tight hug. I embraced her back, smiling widely.
She has always been a sweetheart.
" c'mon not more than you! " I replied, pulling away.
I noticed Addin approaching from behind Noor, donning a casual black hoodie and pants. His hands were tucked in his pants pockets. Rahil quickly joined him, giving him a side hug and a fist bump.
Suddenly, Rahil's words from that night when I got drunk and he told me about how Addin actually cared for me, flooded my mind.
"Well, that night, when Addin called me, he was warning me that if I ever hurt you in any way, he wouldn't hesitate to break my neck!"
The words echoed in my head, and strange warm, fuzzy feeling enveloped me.
but why didn't this idiot tell me about all this when I went to his office the very next morning and grilled him?
Although Addin and I weren't particularly close, we had crossed paths many times during family events. We always found ourselves playfully arguing and teasing each other. I secretly enjoyed getting under the skin of that grumpy creature. But that day, when Rahil shared his perspective on Addin, I realized there was more to him than met the eye.
Deep down, I sensed that Addin was like a hard shell, tough on the outside, but inside, he had a heart of gold.
And honestly I'm so grateful to him and to Noor because without them, we wouldn't have been able to get married. I wouldn't have married the man I love so much.
It felt as though I had gained a brother, someone who cared for me like his own sister. It was a newfound feeling, and it oddly brought me immense joy.
I don't know what got into me at the moment, but the next thing I did, shocked everyone.
I snaked my arms around Addin's torso,
and rested my head on his chest. I felt him instantly froze as he stopped talking mid-sentence to Rahil.
I quickly pulled away, not wanting to make the situation any more awkward than it already was.
Noor and Rahil exchanged wide-eyed glances, clearly taken aback by my unexpected gesture.
Addin, on the other hand, looked like he had just seen a ghost. He cleared his throat and blinked, trying to process what had just happened.
"What the fuck was that? Stay away from me," he grumbled, his voice filled with confusion.
Annoyed by his reaction, I retorted, "Shut up! It was just a hug! You don't have to grumble about everything!"
"And c'mon now can't I even hug my brother?" the words rolled off my tongue on their own and the realisation made me hit my own head on the wall.
Addin's expression turned incredulous.
" Are you high or something, Ayezah?" Addin asked, clearly flustered by the situation.
Meanwhile, Noor and Rahil couldn't contain their laughter, and they both busted out laughing covering their mouths with their palms as they exchanged amused glances.
" Typical, brother-sister things, Oh my god!" Noor said, her laughter filling the air.
"I know, right?" Rahil chimed in. Addin and I exchanged awkward glances, unsure of how to react.
— ★
"This is so damn good, Noori!" Najma chirped, showering Noor with compliments. I savored the bite of my butter naan, soaked in the rich, flavorful butter chicken, with a mouthful, I said "Can't agree more, Noor. This is just wow." Noor thanked both of us, smiling widely.
Seated around the dining table, we all indulged in the delicious feast that Noor had prepared, a spread of mouthwatering desi dishes.
Suddenly, Najma burst into laughter, catching everyone's attention.
"Sorry, but I remembered the last time we had dinner at Bhai's place," she managed to say between her laughter.
" oh god yess! That was hilarious." Her husband joined in laughing, and Rahil shot them a glare.
Curiosity got the best of Noor, and she frowned, leaning closer to Najma and asking her about it.
After a few whispered words in Noor's ears by najma, Noor's face lit up, and she too erupted into laughter, leaving me feeling a little flushed.
I shot a glare at Najma. "Sorry, Bhabhi, you both were too cute that day! " she chuckled.
Then, Najma turned her attention to Rahil, her mischievous grin widening. "Oh, and by the way, Bhai, I can expect to become an aunt soon, right?" she asked innocently.
Rahil choked on his water, his ears turning pink, clearly caught off guard. He shot Najma a glare, attempting to regain his composure.
"Najma... stop talking so much while eating," he stammered, finally managing to take a sip of water. I couldn't help but press my lips together, finding his nervous state utterly cute.
Rahil Adorable khan.
I quickly pushed the urge back to just pull down his face and kiss him breathless.
I cleared my throat and focus my attention back on food.
— ★
"I said no, Najma!" Rahil stated, his annoyance evident in his voice. We were all now gathered in the living room after the dinner. Noor and Addin occupied the front couch, while Rahil and I sat across from them. Najma and her husband settled comfortably on the side couches.
Najma winced as she pleaded, "Bhai, just one song! It's been so long, please." Rahil contemplated for a moment, then suggested, "If you want to listen to music, we can play some. And also, there's no guitar here."
" I have your old guitar, since you left it at my place long time back." Addin said, with a smirk on his face.
So, right now, Najma was insisting Rahil to sing a song and make us all hear. I remembered how Rahil used to talk about his love for playing the guitar when we were friends four years ago, but I had never actually heard him play or sing.
The sight of a guitar in his room had always piqued my curiosity, making me even more excited to finally listen to him.
"You know, bhabi!" Najma exclaimed excitedly. "Bhai sings and plays so well! He's too good. But he's literally the shyest person on earth, and right now, I guess he's shying away because of you." Najma's words made me burst into laughter, unable to contain my amusement.
Rahil's face flushed, as he stammered, "It's not... like that..."
Najma, rolled her eyes sideways towards her brother and motioned to me secretly, urging me to pursue her brother. I frowned at her and She motioned even more insistently this time by slightly widening her eyes.
This girl i tell you!
I leaned closer to him and playfully said, "please, sing a song. I'm dying to listen to you!" I purposely spoke dangerously close to his face, causing him to blink and blush even more. His eyes wandered across my entire face, and in a dazed state, he replied, "Okay."
"YAYAYA!" Najma squealed and Rahil seemed to snap out of his daze, clearing his throat and looking away, trying to regain his composure.
Addin got up and brought the guitar.
Rahil gently cradled the guitar in his arms, its smooth curves fitting perfectly against his body.
" There's this song playing in my head since the evening. I just can't get it out of my mind. So I'll be just singing that one now." He paused for a moment, his eyes flickering to me.
He looked down at the guitar and his fingers gracefully danced across the strings, producing a soft melody. The sound filled the room, wrapping around us like a warm embrace. I couldn't help but smile, captivated by this awesome man's talent already.
The melody continued to flow from the guitar for few precious seconds.
" Tum ko paya hai to jaise khoya hoon"
And at that very moment he looked up and locked eyes with me, making my breath hitch in my throat and my smile slowly faded away.
" Kehna chahoon bhi to tumse kya kahon "
The intensity in his gaze was so powerful that it made my heart race uncontrollably, almost as if it wanted to burst out of my chest.
" kisi zaban mein bhi woh labaz hi nahi ki jeenmein tum ho kya tumhein bata sakun "
Not once did his eyes leave mine, causing a flurry of butterflies to dance in the pit of my stomach. His lips moved, whispering the lyrics to the melody in his soothing voice and his fingers danced effortlessly on the guitar strings.
" main agar kahoon tumsa haseen kaynaat mein nai hai kahin "
A slow smile spread across his lips, it was so breathtakingly gorgeous that it held the power to melt me like a puddle in an instant.
" Tareef yeh bhi to sach hai kuch bhi nahi."
" WOW BHAI OH MY GOD!!! "
As soon as he finished, Najma squealed with delight, throwing herself into her brother's arms, engulfing him in a tight embrace.
Her giggles filled the air, creating a joyful atmosphere that echoed with applause from everyone around.
But for me, time seemed to slow down in that moment. My heart raced in my chest, I could literally hear the song still resonating in the background.
I watched as Rahil, with a wide grin on his face, embraced Najma back, their laughter blending harmoniously.
Rahil's eyes met mine, his smile soft and tender. He held onto Najma, while his gaze lingered on me.
— ★
The ride back home was incredibly awkward, with an almost tangible tension hanging in the air.
As we reached the top of the stairs, we stood there, uncertain of what to do next.
Are we still going to stay in separate rooms?
Damn you, Ayezah! it's all your fault to begin with. Why do have to ask for staying in separate rooms?
Rahil looked around, nervously cupping the backside of his neck. "Umm, goodnight then?" he said.
"Yeah...well good night," I managed to reply, my own hesitation palpable.
Rahil blinked, seemingly unsure, and turned to leave.
I sank down, my gaze fixated on his retreating figure. Suddenly, he spun around, catching me off guard. I straightened up, my heart leaping with anticipation.
He opened his mouth as if about to speak, but quickly closed it.
" ummm that I-"
Please say it, just for once. Please.
my hope crumbled when he said, "If you need anything, then do tell me." I let out a sigh, nodding, as he turned away and left in haste.
— ★
I sighed for the umpteenth time, sulking and lazily applying moisturizer to my bare arms and face.
I just took a warm shower, dried my hair and slipped into onion pink silk shorts and crop top which had full balloon sleeves.
"I mean, couldn't he say it at least once?" I muttered to myself.
"We're literally husband and wife! We should be sleeping in the same room." Frustration filled my voice as I huffed and continued talking to myself.
"Okay, I could have said it too! But it's so embarrassing, since it's all my fault, AAHH!" I groaned, slamming the moisturizer shut.
"Oh God! I must be going crazy! I'm actually talking to myself," I cried out, burying my face in my hands.
After a few minutes, I found myself standing near the door of my room, taking a deep breath.
"Just go and tell him that I'm ready to share the room. That's it! Don't be embarrassed," I reminded myself.
He had said it was okay to embarrass myself in front of him because he's my husband and he wouldn't mind.
Gathering all the courage, I slowly opened the door to my room, only to find him doing the same with his room, which happened to be right in front of mine. The spherical round staircase stood between us.
I blinked in surprise, my eyes widening as I didn't expect him to emerge from his room. Our gazes locked, and I could see the same astonishment mirrored in his expression.
Slowly, he made his way towards me, his footsteps echoing softly in the hallway.
"Do you need anything?" he asked.
I swallowed nervously.
Just say it Ayezah!
" Ah, yes..I actually....i... I.. I need some water... There's none in my room," I stammered, my words stumbling out in a jumbled mess.
Even foolishness has some limits! What the hell is wrong with me?
"I'll get you some- " he started to say, but I interrupted him quickly, not letting him finish. "No, no, it's fine. I'll just go to the kitchen!" I insisted, my voice a little too eager.
He nodded. Silence creeped the air for few seconds.
"What are you doing here?" I blurted out, catching him off guard for a moment.
After a few seconds of hesitation, he replied, his words slightly stumbling. "Ah, nothing....I.. I just came to check up on you," he said, his voice carrying a hint of uncertainty.
Silence once again created its room between us with a mixture of awkwardness and tension.
" well then..I'll get going," he said after few seconds, his voice filled with hesitation and nervousness.
"Oh yeah, me too..Good night," I replied, mirroring his uncertainty.
He waited for me to leave, and I smiled forcefully muttering a 'ah yess.' and started moving towards the stairs, he began making his way towards his room.
I was descending the stairs, my heart pounding, chewing nervously on my bottom lip and tightly clutching my delicate snowflake pendant.
But then, something inside me snapped.
"Okay, fuck it!"
I was about to turn around, But before I could, a gasp escaped my throat as he out of nowhere swiftly pulled my arm and pinned me against the wall on the staircase.
Time seemed to freeze as his mouth smashed onto mine without missing a beat.
He started kissing me as if it was a matter of life or death for him, I could feel the desperation into the kiss.
I wasted no time in reciprocating, sucking on his lips as if they were the very air I needed to breathe.
My fingers went behind, tangling in his silky hair, as his arm wrapped around my waist, drawing me impossibly close.
Our bodies pressed against each other completely.
I tugged on his hair and he groaned lowly into my mouth.
We kissed as if we were starving for ages, our heads tilting and turning, sucking each other's lips as though we had been deprived of each other for an eternity.
Reluctantly, we broke apart, gasping for air. He pressed himself against me, his arms caging me against the wall.
Our foreheads touched, our noses brushing against each other, as we both struggled to catch our breath.
"Move into my room, forever. I can't bear the distance, even if it's just a room away. I want to wake up to your beautiful face every morning, and fall asleep watching you sleep peacefully. Please, just be with me." His voice, husky and filled with longing, whispered against my lips, making my already racing heart, race even faster, to the point where I felt like it would just jump out and fall right at his feet.
I raised my hand and brushed my fingers against his cheek, and cupped his jaw, caressing his cheekbone softly.
" you don't have to say please. You have no idea how desperate im to move into your room." I whispered, breathless and titling my head, I pressed my lips on his, kissing him.
I pulled away and he cursed in his hot voice.
" Fuck! You drive me absolutely insane, Ayezah! I can't get a grip of myself, it's so difficult.." I silenced him again by smashing my mouth on his and kissing him madly, he wasted no seconds and responded to the kiss eagerly.
"No one's telling you to get a grip of yourself! " I whispered, playfully smirking, as I ran my hands along his well-build clothed chest feeling his perfect muscles, in a seductive way.
He arched an eyebrow, his smirk mirroring mine.
"Damn! You are already so irresistible and now you are tempting me to no extent." he huskily confessed.
Without hesitation, I wrapped my arms around his neck and jumped into his arms, wrapping my legs around his torso.
He chuckled, and held on the back of my bare thighs firmly, keeping me in place.
Tilting my head, I pressed my lips against his, in a soft, tantalizing kiss.
He pulled back and playfully whispered, " so Mrs khan, shall we head to our room then?"
" Are you ready? "
" Always ready, Mr khan." I couldn't help but giggle.
He started climbing the stairs while still carrying me in his arms, he had this adorable huge grin on his face that just melted my heart.
I couldn't resist reaching down and gently cupping his cheeks, feeling the warmth of his skin beneath my fingertips.
With each step he took, I playfully showered his lips with sweet noisy pecks, causing him to chuckle.
Finally, we reached his room, or should I say, our room.
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