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Chapter No 31
The function was held open air in the beautiful lawn of a renowned club. Everyone was enjoying themselves. Saiqa was feeling content that she would be free from her responsibility, after getting Manal married she is planning to perform Hajj. Taimoor Ali and Zafar were gossiping like old chaps
She was talking to Arsam but her eyes were on Maier who was busy talking to some of his associates and Arsam noticed it
"Anabia if you're done admiring your husband can we proceed for dinner?" Arsam said teasingly and she averted her gaze nervously but what caught her attention was the gun pointed at Maier. Her face turned pale
"Anabia ..?" Arsam asked concerned but she was not attentive to him
"MAIER" She ran to him as the man pulled the trigger. Before the bullet could hit him she pushed Maier away but in doing so it passed crossing her right arm and hitting the vase shattering it
"ANABIA" losing balance she fell on the ground as Maier rushed to her
"BIA"
"Bhabhi" all gathered around her
"Anabia" Maier held her and patted her cheek to keep her eyes open as they were drooping
Her hand caressed his cheek as she winced at the sheer pain at her arm, "M-Maier y-you …"
"Sshh Sshh I am fine" Tears streamed down his face and he turned to Salaar almost yelling, "SALAAR DO SOMETHING" Salaar too came out of the shock
"Ayesha, Sadia, Raza please help me" Salaar called his friends who are here to attend his nikah and with the help of them he took Anabia to the bridal room
The bullet crossed at her upper arm but she was not letting anyone pull down her sleeves which was now soaked in her blood
"Bhabhi please let me do it or I have to do anesthesia" there was just Salaar and his class fellows in the room. Salaar asked Maier to be outside because his condition was a lot worse than Anabia. He never saw his brother cry for anyone
"W-Where is Maier an-and S-Sabeen?" She was breathing heavily. Salaar motioned Ayesha to inject her
"They are just outside with others" Sadia dabbed the wet cotton at her arm
"I wan-t t-to s-see hi …" her eyes went close as Ayesha slowly injected
Hurriedly, with the help of her friends he was being able to do the dressing at her arm
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"Don't worry Abi Aapi will be fine" Anaya said though praying also
Saiqa and Manal were sitting quiet just like Maier and Sabeen, the only difference was that both of theirs mind filled with so many thoughts
Sabeen blaming herself for the incident
"Why is Salaar taking so long?" Maier panicked. Only then Salaar opened the door
Every head turned in his direction and he literally felt like he just came out of the operation theatre and now has to attend the patient's family. Feeling foolish at his thoughts he smiled
"What's funny? How is Anabia now? Why didn't she come with you?" Maier just barged him with questions and he chuckled lightly
"Relax everyone. Bhabhi is perfectly fine. She is just under the effect of anesthesia"
Everyone thanked ALLAH
"Anesthesia? Why?" Maier gave him a confused look
"She was not co operating, she'll be fine and it'll also help with her pain"
"In how much time will she wake up?" Maier questioned
"Approximately one hour" getting answer Maier left the place while sensing some trouble Arsam followed him
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"What the hell Maier? You should be with Anabia and you are leaving" Arsam was not getting him
"I'm going to kill him. I just can't understand how he can do this? He is in jail and under watch." He was raged and Arsam has to right his state of mind
"Calm yourself" As he said Maier glared him if he has lost it
"Calm me! I'LL KILL THAT BA***RD. What if something would've happened to her? The mere thought is just killing me. I can't calm myself. I'LL MAKE HIM BEG FOR MERCY, FOR DEATH BUT I WON'T GIVE HIM AN EASY ONE"
Arsam was finding it hard to convince him
"Ok fine, talk to Aamir on the phone. Rehan and I would go to the police station and I'll confront him but right now Anabia needs you. Take her home and be with her" Maier was still fuming and Arsam sighed at his stubbornness
"Think rationally not emotionally. I said I'll take care of everything" he was convinced somehow and again went inside to take back Anabia as Arsam headed for police station
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After a lot of persuasion Sabeen agreed to sit on the stage till the function ended. Saiqa doesn't want to cancel it at this time because it will only create a media hype and also the fact that Maier's wedding functions were also cancelled. She decided that all functions will be on their set date. Maier has excused himself though and he took back a still unconscious Anabia back home.
"Please stop crying Sabeen" she was crying silently not having control over her tears, "Should I think that you are not happy with this nikah?" He tried to be serious and it did affect her
"Please Salaar, you know I am happy" her voice was still wet though
"Then?"
"I am just worried" Sabeen was not getting the words to explain but he understood her meaning
"Oh please now don't start again with the crap that Bhabhi got injured because of you" he remarked mockingly to which she glared him in an obviously this is true look
"You proposed me and you got shot and now on our nikah it happened to Bia and …." He cut her off
"Haan then it's going to be Maier Bhai on our wedding day then Mom and Mano"
"I am serious, why can't you understand that …." But he again didn't let her finish
"Why can't you understand that it's pure superstition and there is no place for superstitions in our religion. Also this is for the last time I am warning you, Don't talk this bad omen stuff shit again" he said sternly and her eyes again welled
"Is this how you talk to your wife on nikah?" He smiled
"Actually my wife has a pea sized brain so to fed her some sense and logic this is the only way to talk to"
"Very funny" she showed him tongue and both laughed
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"How could you do this?" Arsam gritted but in answer he got a mocking laugh
"So you came here as Maier's lawyer. Very well then convey him the message, he may have escaped this one but he won't survive the next one and next time he won't be alive to save Anabia from me" He threatened but it didn't affect Arsam a bit
"Who are your allies?"
"I am not answerable to you. You are not a cop" he mocked again to which Arsam pointed towards Aamir
"But I am .. now spit it who did it?" Grabbing his collar Aamir punched his face
"I won't" Aamir asked Arsam to move out as he would get the information with his tactic
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He was impatiently waiting for Arsam's call
"M-Maier …. A-Abi" her mumbling caught his attention as he quickly turned to her
"I am here Anabia, wake up" running fingers through her hair he kissed her forehead
Feeling his warmth she slid close to him opening her eyes
Her husband gazing her intently
"You ok Maier?" Asking feebly her hand moved to his face
"Mhmm" he lowered his face to hers slightly brushing his lips with hers
"Where is everyone?" She asked now registering her surrounding
"They are still at the venue. We are home"
She brought his other hand to hold on to him but she gasped as her fingers brushed his bare skin
"W-where is y-your sh-shirt?" In reply he got a mischievous grin from him as he poked her chest. She realized that she was wearing his shirt which he wore at the function
"Y-you changed me?"
"Of course, you were stinking so I cleaned you up thoroughly" his hand moved under her shirt drawing patterns at her stomach while she grasped his shoulder, "Your clothes were so heavy, the only light thing I got was well this shirt" she tried to pry his hands away but it caused him only to pull her more closer
"If you keep getting away I swear I am going to take you right now" he was now hovering over her. This side of his was new to her. She never thought that Maier could be this much caring and protective of her. He was a hopeless romantic who would never leave any chance to shower her with love
"Shameless" she squirmed underneath him
"Let me show you then how shameless I am" he winked but Anabia thanked as his phone beep caused distraction
Looking at the caller ID he got off the bed and went to the closet. He doesn't want to stress Anabia about anything
"What's the update"
"He didn't give much details but Aamir managed to make him confess that he had striked a deal for your assassination from a mafia man and that man would complete his job at any cost" Arsam told him and creases formed on his forehead
"One more bad news, Zawar is trying for bail and according to Aamir he may get it in the next one or two hearing" That was not good. He has to work on getting more proofs against him
"When is the hearing?"
"After two weeks" he has ample time
"How is Anabia?" Arsam inquired
"She is fine now" her stiff muscles relaxed even at the mention of her name
"Maier" she knocked at the closet door
"Ok Arsam I'll talk to you later" Hurriedly he walked out of the closet
"Anabia why did you come here? You need something?" She chuckled at his concern
"I am ok. I just want to change" she stepped back sensing his intentions as his hands raised to unbutton her shirt, "I'll change by myself, you are moving out and it's final" she pushed him out and locked the door
"Come out and then I'll tell you" He faked the anger and Anabia blushed knowing his meaning
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Taimoor Ali and Anaya just left after meeting Anabia. Manal was feeling tired so she went to her room. Saiqa was discussing with Salaar about tomorrow's mehndi function when there was a knock at the door. Both wondered who could it be this late. It's almost 11:00 pm. Salaar opened the door and he was pleasantly surprised to see Sabeen there
"Sabeen" She was fidgeting with her fingers
"Who is this Salaar?" Saiqa appeared behind him
"Aa-Aslam O Alaikum Aunty"
"My daughter is here. Wa Alaikum uss Salam baita. Come inside" she turned to Salaar who was staring at Sabeen, "Salaar give her the way to enter" Coming back to his senses he get aside
"Come"
"Actually Aunty I was worried for Bia .. I mean Anabia so I thought I would see her. I hope I am not disturbing" taking seat beside Saiqa she said nervously
"This is your house and you are welcome at any time. One more thing now you are Salaar's wife so call me Mumma" Saiqa affectionately caressed her cheek and she felt at ease now
"Thank you Aun .. I mean Mumma"
"This is alarming. Mom you never showed so much love to me or Maier Bhai like you do to your daughters in law, first Anabia Bhabhi and now for her. You are lucky Sabeen" Salaar said dramatically causing her and Saiqa to chuckle
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She was sitting in front of mirror
"Stop blushing" he was combing her hair as she was unable to do it with her injured arm and her hairs were messy because of the hairstyle
"Is it paining?" He asked about her arm now gently gathering her hair in a ponytail
"A little" she replied. Only then there was a knock
"Come in" After tying her hair he set her dupatta
"Hi Bia" Sabeen entered shortly followed by Salaar
"Sabeen" they both hugged each other like they were meeting after ages
"I am sorry" both said in unison and laughed afterwards
"You guys talk. I have to make a few phone calls" Maier thought to give both of them some alone time but when he saw Salaar froze at his place he nudged him to come out
"I swear Bhai I'll be shifting to Islamabad after marriage. I mean I don't have such an open heart to welcome my wife's friend every night to the bedroom" in answer he got a glare from Maier
"Shut up Salaar"
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"He is not telling me anything but I know Zawar did it" Anabia cannot share it with Maier but with her best friend she can share her worries
"But you told me he was in jail then how can he do this?"
"I don't know. You know Sabeen when I saw that man aiming at Maier I felt like my world had ended. I cannot let any harm touch him. I cannot lose him" she was feeling vulnerable and she can't shed tears in front of Maier but she was letting her heart out in front of her, "He was hiding the truth because he don't want to stress me"
"I am so happy for you Bia that you have such a partner who loves and cares for you" Sabeen was genuinely happy for her. Anabia smiled at her
"And you are lucky that you got Salaar Bhai" A blush crept at her face as Anabia mentioned about him
"I-I think I should leave now" Sabeen got up when she stopped her
"It's almost midnight. How will you go alone? I'll ask Salaar Bhai he'll drop you home"
Sabeen has no option left than to agree with her
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There was an awkward silence between both of them. The Salaar who was teasing her back at home was now all silent
"Y-you were looking beautiful today" he never thought that one day talking to Sabeen would become so difficult for him
"Thank you. You were also looking good" she was looking outside
"Anabia Bhabhi is very nice" Sabeen chuckled at his praise for her friend
"You are saying so because she favors you and she is not nice but innocent who falls for your puppy face instantly"
"Why not take benefit of the favor then." Suddenly he stopped the car at side and her smiling lips shrink as she saw him leaning close. She leaned back but it was of no use
"Are you afraid of me?" Hesitantly he held her hand and for the first time she didn't flinch as she shook her head
"Why would I? You're my husband, my protector. I feel safe with you and I can never be scared of you" her words touched his heart. This was the confidence of their new relationship she was confessing her true feelings to him, "After Ashir" she paused searching for his reaction but he has an encouraging smile as he pressed her hand to continue, "It'll take me time to forget him but after him you are the only one who makes me feel protected and …" she paused again lowering her gaze, "a-and loved"
He was mesmerized by the colors on her face. Not being able to hold back he leaned forward and kissed her forehead
"I love you and I promise I'll always do till my last breath" she frowned at him mentioning about death
"You are again talking about death"
"I won't talk about it but I have a condition" he moved back in his seat
"And what's that?"
"Say I love you" he said casually making her blush profoundly
"Y-you have to wait for two more days"
"Sabeen Zafar .." stopping he gazed at her intently, "Correction Sabeen Affandi is blushing, that's a sight to watch"
"S-Salaar please" she hide her face in her hands while he smiled starting the car again
They have passed every misunderstanding and hurdles on their way. He was sure of one thing now that rest of their journey would going to be beautiful
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