Aamiya went on and on about Asfand, making it clear that she missed him a lot. A friend of hers suddenly thought of something and asked, “ Why does Asfand Bhai care so much about you?”
Aamiya was baffled. “What do you mean why? I’m his cousin, it’s obvious he will care about me.”
“He is 8 years older to you, why don’t you call him Bhai?” Her friend asked further.
Aamiya thought for a while and then spoke.
“I have never called him Bhai and no one has even ever asked me to. Wouldn’t it be weird if I just suddenly started calling him Bhai?” Her friend shook her head.
“Idiot, how will it be weird if it’s Asfand Bhai with you? Look at you, you can go up to two weeks without your parents and not even two days without Asfand Bhai.”
Aamiya couldn’t say anything else, she was drowned in her thoughts.
Asfand wrapped up his work early and got on the earliest flight back to Islamabad. He bought chocolates for Aamiya and made his way home.
It was late at night when he reached, and everyone was fast asleep. He went to Aamiya’s room and saw her sleeping restlessly. He walked closer to her and took a seat next to her on the bed. Her face was lightened by the lamp on her table.
Aamiya shot up, feeling someone’s presence in her room. Her eyes landed on Asfand and she squealed excitedly, “Asfi!”
Asfand gave her the chocolates he’d brought for her and received a kiss on the cheek and a bright smile from Aamiya. He looked rather tired.
Aamiya got up quickly, “Asfi, you haven’t eaten. Wait here, I’ll get something.”
“No, I am not hungry. Just make tea for the both of us. I’ll be in my room.” He said, getting up.
Aamiya made tea and took their mugs into his room, only to see him freshly showered and running a comb through his hair.
He put the brush away and sat on the bed, waiting for her to do the same. She sat on the bed as well and passed him his cup of tea. She had tied up her hair in a knot, Asfand didn't like it but didn't say anything.
After they spoke for a while, Aamiya got up and left for her room, feeling much more relaxed now that she had spoken to Asfand.
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A few days later,Aamiya was inviting her friends to her birthday party. It was to be grand as usual.
An idea popped up in her friend’s mind and she spoke to Aamiya, “Ok! You may not believe me, but I know there is something more. And that, we can find out at your birthday party. You could pay attention to another guy and see what happens.” Aamiya wasn't comfortable with this plan, but decided to go along with it nonetheless. She also felt as if something was amiss.
On her birthday, everything was going perfectly. She wore a beautiful dress, chosen by Asfi like every year.
Her friend approached her and said, “Are you interested in any guy here?” when Aamiya shook her head, she sighed.
“Ok. Look at that guy over there..” She pointed at one good-looking man standing in the room, “He is my cousin. You could use him to find out the truth. I will explain everything to him later.”
“But what would I have to do?” Aamiya asked nervously. She wasn't very comfortable with all this.
“Just go and talk to him, more sweetly than usual. Make sure Asfand Bhai notices. Later on, talk to Asfand Bhai about him, make sure you portray that you're interested in him. He doesn't have bad habits or something, so there is no way to ask you to stay away from him.” Her friend said.
Her friend went ahead and asked her cousin for help. Aamiya felt nervous when she saw him walking towards her, she was in the sight of Asfand.“Hey, I’m Ahmad.” The man chuckled softly, but Aamiya wasn't feeling any better. The man laughed a little and said, “Smile, at least. You won’t be convincing anyone like this.” Aamiya jolted and started talking to him. Sometime later, she saw Asfand looking at the both of them. Talking to Ahmad, she realized that he wasn’t a bad man at all, but she couldn't think of him as anything more than her friend.Asfand saw Aamiya talking to Ahmad, he knew the guy but still didn’t like it. Nonetheless, he kept himself from saying anything. The party went on. He gifted her a new mobile phone, since he knew that she wanted to change hers for a while now, but didn't have enough time to.Around 11.4pm, Asfand went to Aamiya’s room. She was already fast asleep, as Asfand sat beside her and pulled her hair away from her face. He gently kiss
Asfand's rational thoughts gave up on him when he took Aamiya's hand and pulled her close to him."Aamiya, I love you." He declared.Aamiya was shocked to the core when she pushed him away. She didn't like the confusion she felt hearing his words."You have lost it, Asfi. Are you aware of what you're saying? I don't want to talk to you anymore." She cried out and left for her room., hurt by his words for some reason.Aamiya wasn't feeling alright after she had yelled at Asfand. They had never before fought, this was a first. "I don't know what has gotten into him. Why is he suddenly saying all of that?" She thought and cried herself to sleep that night.Asfand was restless as well, he hadn't anticipated such a reaction.The next morning, Aamiya left her room all dressed up."I want to go home; I don't want to spend another minute with you here." She spoke, not looking at him.Asfand sighed and leaned back in his chair. " Aamiya, stop b
“Aamiya, calm down. What he’s saying is true.” Her father spoke, hesitantly.Aamiya couldn’t control herself anymore and stood up, “This isn’t funny, Dad.”“You are in his Nikkah. Your Nikkah was done when you were 3 years old.” Her mother declared softly. Asfand sat there, quietly listening and staring at her. He had always known about the Nikkah. This was decided by his parents, as if they knew they wouldn’t live much longer.His parents had always been open with him, he had even seen pictures of their Nikah.It was his decision to refrain from telling Aamiya about their Nikah, he wanted her to lead a normal life, without the pressure of their Nikah.Aamiya didn’t understand what was happening around her, “I don’t believe there was a Nikah. I’m not married to anyone.” She shouted and ran away to her room.She refused to talk to anyone, locking herself in her room all day. When she didn’t come to dinner the following night, Dad started to get worrie
Aamiya's mother returned to her room and sat on the bed, beside her husband, "Have you seen Asfand? Your daughter is hurting herself and my son by doing all this." She said, exasperated.Aamiya's father sighed, "I don't think Aamiya is going to see reason like this. We are going to have to intertwine.""If the marriage is held now, with all customs. Maybe she wouldn't put up a fight anymore. She may accept him in the nearer future." Her mother took a deep breath. "I can't see them like this anymore, hurting so much. Make Aamiya agree somehow, even if you have to be strict for now." Dad nodded.The next evening, Aamiya was reading a book when her father knocked on her door and walked in. She sat up, let her legs hang off the bed. Her father came and sat near her."Aamiya, why are you doing all this?" Dad asked her gently.Tears filled her eyes, "What am I doing, Dad? I can't accept what all of you are saying."Her father sighed, "He is your h
“Maybe, just maybe we’re being unfair to Aamiya forcing her into this. What if she doesn’t want Asfand as her husband?” Her father spoke to her mom.“You haven't seen the way she is these days. She can’t stand a day without him and you are going on about her not accepting him. She just needs to accept the truth and start thinking of him as her husband. She’ll be fine.”Asfand spoke to Dad, he said that the wedding was a must if he wanted Aamiya to accept him anytime soon.The wedding took place 15 days later. Aamiya looked gorgeous and didn’t put up much of a fight after she had seen their childhood Nikah pictures. She didn’t know what she wanted, the right of choosing her spouse was taken from her. She stopped thinking and let things go with their flow.On their wedding night, Aamiya and Asfand entered the room and quietly got ready to sleep. Aamiya hadn’t spoken much to him. She looked so forlorn sitting on the bed, that Asfand couldn’t handle it. He
They reached Murree around midnight. Asfand took the keys from Noor Ali and asked him to leave. Aamiya was really tired, she changed into her night suit and went to bed. When Asfand entered the room after checking around the house, he saw Aamiya stretched out on the bed, wiggling her slightly red toes.He sat on the bed and asked her, “What’s wrong?” He was dead tired himself.“My feet hurt, I am never going to wear heels again.” She muttered softly, pouting.Asfand let out a low chuckle, he was aware that Aamiya didn’t like wearing heels, she couldn't stand the pain afterwards. Afand took her feet, placed them in his lap and started rubbing them gently.Aamiya tried to pull her feet away, “Asfi, please don’t.”Asfand looked at her sharply, “Why? I don’t think comforting you is going to make me any less of a man.” He spoke and Aamiya went silent.Aamiya enjoyed the massage for a while and then said, “I feel better now. Asfi, please stop.”
The next morning, Asfand was getting ready for the meeting, when Aamiya went to him.“I don’t want to stay here alone.” She pouted. Asfand turned towards her and kissed her forehead.“I will be back before lunch.” He tried to make her understand.“Take me with you.” She said, fluttering her eyelashes.“I will be busy, you’ll only be bored.” Asfand said.“Please.” She pleaded and Asfand conceded.“Ok. Get ready. We’ll even do lunch and shopping after.” He said.“You’re the best, Asfi!” Aamiya exclaimed and placed a quick kiss on his cheek, running away to get ready.They headed out after breakfast. Arriving at the office, the employees were shell shocked to see Asfand smiling and being calm. They were used to their hardcore boss. And now, seeing him be so sweet with a girl was nothing but a huge surprise for them.Asfan took Aamiya to his office. She took a seat on the furthest sofa, away from his table and got busy on her p
She straightened suddenly, and before Asfand could figure out what was happening, she was straddling his lap.“Doll..” Asfi rasped.Before he could say anything else, Aamiya placed her lips on his. It was a mere brush of lips. Asfand was shocked to his core. As Aamiya started to pull away, Asfand grabbed the back of her neck and pulled her back down again. He kissed her hungrily, sucking on her tongue and biting her lips. He wasn’t able to control himself, his imagination didn’t hold a candle next to the reality. Her sweet taste was driving him crazy.When pulled away to breathe, Aamiya shoved her face in his shoulder. “I wanted to see if I would like being intimate with you.” She mumbled against him, her heart pounding loudly.Asfand smiled widely and pulled her face to look up. “So, how did it go?” He asked, teasingly. She went more red than she already was.“Asfi, don’t tease me.” She whined and hid her face again. Asfand let out a chuckle, he placed
"What did I do? "she asked him .it was like a bucket of cold water was thrown on him, he let her hands go and pulled her into himself. her face was hidden in his chest "how can I doubt her? She is so naive, pure and all mine "he thought to himself and kissed her head.He pulled back and saw her open her eyes, her lips were slightly parted, puffy and pink."Sorry!" Hazik said and licked her lips softly, as if apologizing with his actions also.Hazik had kissed her so many times, now she was feeling awkward to deny him. "it doesn't matter " she thought to herself. she didn't want to confess that, she liked his touch, his affection and his nearness.When Hazik got out of room, he saw Umer waiting for him on the stairs "bhai, she is like my younger sister .you know, I was just messing with you, she didn't even notice that "Umer said, it was one of the times, his smile wasn't there.Hazik sighed "it's nothing " he said and ruffled his hair. he knew that Umer will never bet
Next morning, Zarmeenay went down for breakfast. She was eating her food, when a young guy came and took a seat in front of her with a big smile. Zarmeenay felt awkward, she looked around to get some help, but the servant standing near was quiet."Hello, I am Umer , and you are? "he asked with an easy-going smile." Zarmeenay" she said meekly."Hazik Bhai’s wife? Woah! I am getting the honour of talking to THE DEVIL'S wife "Umer said teasingly and she blushed. Umer had come back from Russia after months, that was the reason, he wasn't on Hazik's Nikkah."Who are you?" Zarmeenay asked."I am your husband's cousin. The best one " he said with a grin. And it was true, Hazik always adored him. He was a trouble maker, a mafia man, but knew how to cover his dark nature with easy going smiles.Zarmeenay smiled at him. "What should I call you? You are a year or two younger than me, but in relation, you are older " Umer asked."You can call me by my name "Zarmeenay said
After a week, Mr and Mrs Jahangir left with Sheraazi couple for Umrah. Zarmeenay and hazik went to see them off.Zarmeenay had her stuff in his car. she was feeling uncomfortable with the thought of staying at his home. she was fidgeting continuously." relax! I am not a stranger. you are my wife "Hazik said reminding her." a husband, who will always be just of name "she thought to herself.When they reached sheraazi mansion, Zarmeenay was ready to run at any moment. there were body guards all around .Hazik held her hand and took her inside.She was again struck by the beauty of it .hazik showed her, her room, which was beside his. he wanted to take her to his room, but knew it will be way too soon. She wasn't ready for it.Hazik let her settle down and he went to attend some business. he was in a very good mood. they ate lunch together .at dinner, he was late. a servant came to take her for dinner. everyone was very respectful towards her.When Hazik came back
Going there this late at night didn't feel right. not that he cared.He went inside through the window and saw her sleeping. A small piece of calmness entered him. He went near her and started placing light kisses on her face. She was a heavy sleeper, he looked at her lips intently, they were bright pink. he placed a kiss on them also, but then he lost his control.He sucked her lower lip into his mouth, his hands holding her face. for some seconds, he felt zarmeeny reciprocating, sucking his upper lip. It made him wilder, he started kissing her more passionately.Zarmeenay woke up with the feeling of someone kissing her, she opened her eyes and was shocked to see hazik sucking her lips. She tried to push him away, but he wasn't taking it. she pulled his hair, but still no response. He became rougher and more started biting her lips.A whimper left her mouth .hazik moved back for a second to let her breath "beast!! " zarmeenay said and he attacked her mouth again. He was
The next day, the date was finalized. Mr. Jahangir was surprised when Zarmeenay agreed, but he didn’t say anything. Zarmeenay’s clothes, jewelry and everything else was sent by the Sheraazi family.2 weeks later, her Nikah took place. She was wearing a beautiful rose gold dress with light makeup, while Hazik wore a white salwar kameez.After the Nikah, he was sent to Zarmeenay’s room to meet her. She had no friends present there, since she didn’t want to lose her friends or scare them away. Hazik’s cousins left the room when he entered.Zarmeenay didn’t look too happy. He sighed and sat beside her.“Assalamualaikum. Nikah Mubarak.” He smiled and held her hand.Zarmeenay mumbled her reply and looked at him. He was looking devilishly handsome, she found it hard to take her eyes off of him.Hazik put a bracelet on her wrist. It was delicate looking and stunning. He kissed her knuckles and pulled her against him.
Zarmeenay wasn’t able to sleep for the remainder of the night. By morning, she decided to stay strong and not buckle under him.“He can’t do anything.” She repeated to herself again and again, even though she knew she was lying to herself.She left for her university after breakfast. With every passing minute, her panic increased. She also noticed a car following her all day, the men were dressed in all black as they were the Sheraazi guards.At night, she locked her windows and her door before going to sleep. She was disturbed throughout the night, anticipating something bad to happen.The next day was the same with the car following her, the worry she had had started to take its toll on her.It was the third night after his visit at night. The constant watch on her made it difficult for her to go out.She was in the restroom; she came out only to see Hazik sitting on her bed and the window wide open.“What did I
When Zarmeenay got back home, she went straight to her room. She was thinking about what Razia had said.“How can Pa choose such a man for me?” She thought to herself, sadly. During dinner, when her grandmother asked her about her decision, she looked her Pa in the eyes and asked something that was bothering her.“You want me to marry the Devil? The mafia head?”Mr. and Mrs. Jahangir were shocked to hear something like this from her. “Zarmeenay, this world isn’t black and white. It is grey all around. He is not only bad, there is good in him. We want you to marry him, because we know he can keep you happy and safe.”Tears began to fall from her eyes. “Pa. You know me. Do you think I will be happy with such a man?” She didn’t wait for a reply and left for her room.Mr. Jahangir sighed. He didn’t know what to do next.On the other hand, Hazik remained restless all day, but he didn’t show it. At night, his patience
Mr. and Mrs. Jahangir welcomed the Sheraazi family, they were shocked to see Hazik with them.After settling down, Aamir Sheraazi went straight to the point. “We have come to ask for Zarmeenay’s hand in marriage for Hazik.”Mr. and Mrs. Jahangir were shocked hearing him. After he got out of the initial shock, he spoke. “I don’t think it will be possible..”“Why?” Haziq asked, in an emotionless voice. He was hiding his anger, but Aamir Sheraazi was able to see right through him.“What he means to ask is, what’s the problem? If it is her age, we understand and are willing to wait for a few years. We just want to make it official for now.” Aamir said.“She doesn’t know anything about your family, she is innocent. We don’t think she will be able to understand this life.” Mrs. Jahangir hesitantly said.“She is like our own daughter, we will always protect her. And we have decided that she will be Hazik’s wife. It will do y
Hazik looked around and saw his angel enter the hall. She looked calmer and more put together than before. She seemed to be searching for something, and then appeared to have found it. Hazik wanted nothing else than to take her to his room and keep her there, away from all eyes. It was as if her presence lightened up his surroundings. She started to walk towards them.Mr. Jahangir smiled at her and introduced her as Zarmeenay. He was a bit shocked when he heard him. His heart pained for her knowing she lost her parents at such a young age. It was new for him to feel something so deep for someone.“You have grown up into a beautiful girl.” His mother pulled Zarmeenay into a hug. Zarmeenay was uncomfortable by the sudden affection from a stranger, but didn’t say anything.“What are you doing these days?” Rikza asked her.“I’ve just finished high school, I’m planning to apply for a BBA now.” She replied softly. She liked Rikza, she looked like a sweet lady.