. He yelled running downstairs

"Oh, now you remember you are my husband". She yelled running after him with a broomstick in her hands

This was every morning and also the day in this house-hold. The wife (Hanan) would always be screaming and running after her husband (Atif) who had done something to obviously provoke her.

They were no ordinary couple. They were married young and they are still in their senior year. Their marriage was a small simple marriage (not even their friends in it) which took place just a month before their senior year. Being both born in January unfortunately or fortunately on the same 5th date they had their birthday before the senior year started.

However, they were Arch-enemies since they were young. Their mother had been best-friend and like all friends, they wanted to have their kids to be friends too. Unfortunately, the opposite happened and now they are less of a friend and more of an enemy.

Also, like friends fantasies, their babies being married their mother were the same. They planted their marriage seed in their brain however their brain throw that out so fast that no one imagined. Being married to one another was not an option.

Yet here they are married to one another not because they fell in love but because their mothers played them well.

Same old tactics. Blackmailing, death, old-age and an overly sweet knight and shining armour that will protect their kid.

They were absolutely not knight and shining armour although they do know how to fight each other well if not the world.

Now, today is their first day to senior year and Atif had placed some yellow colour in her toothpaste and her teeth are now yellow.

About them living together so young that was also the great plan of their mother as quoted 'living together will allow you to see more of each other lives and that will develop your bond'.

Hanan wasn't sure why she needs to see this boy more then she already does. They study full eight hours that too in a day together (same class, same room) and then they will stay the weekend together so as much as the non-existing-bond their mother talked about is far from being developed.

"You placed pink colour in my shampoo too". Atif yelled hiding behind the couch

"That was a week ago not on the first day of senior year how will I go to school?. Oh God, how will I face everyone?". She said panicked

Atif smirked, "Oh, for one, you can stay quiet and not talk to anyone and I am pretty sure they will be glad that I have shut your mouth. I feel like the King of this world".

Just as his world ended a broomstick was thrown at his forehead and he winced in pain holding his head.

"Woman, calm down, no need for violence". Atif said groaning when he saw a cut on his forehead

Great! Now I will have a bandage on my forehead on my first day.

Satisfied by his look she walked back to her room. They don't share a room for now. They were thankful their mother didn't push them that much.

Once they were ready she walked down preparing breakfast with her mother-in-law who was a really good friend of her. She never speaks in their fights according to her that is their kind of love.

They had disgusted faces after hearing that.

"Why do I have to eat this again?". Atif groaned looking at Paratha (flat-bread) and egg

"Be grateful, brat or you will go hungry". Hanan said sitting on her seat and his mother sat in the middle seat

Not wanting to go to his first day hungry he grabs the food hungrily eating it not before sticking his tongue at Hanan who rolled her eyes.

They walked outside after greeting their goodbye to head to their school which was in walking distance. They walked side by side lost in their own world.

"Don't tell anyone about our Nikah". He said stopping at a distance

Her heart clenches a little but she didn't show, "Why would I?".

He shrugged asking her to leave first and he will come later. She let the hurt show as she takes alone steps towards the school but once she was in she placed a smile not wanting to ruin her day because of a stupid and ran to meet her friend Asma and Maria.

He didn't even look at her once throughout the day neither did she. But she felt a little when she saw him talking to the female of their class. She knows too well that he was more of a friends person than a family. Which always have her stop herself from accepting him as her husband.

He was immature she was too but he was a level or two higher than her. He would always skip their weekend plans for his friend and would complain and whine for things.

Yes, they were both young but somehow her experiences had taught her somethings and he had been a little too loved and carefree.

Which wasn't right.

They reached home actually she reached home alone because he had plans with his friends and couldn't be decent enough to send her off first then leave.

She entered the house and went to her room to change and company his mother. She always wants to fulfil their mother wishes she knows they both have been strong for far too long and she wanted them to rest and relax for some time.

He looked at his friend house he always crash at and the game they were playing.

"Do you have any plan of marrying Zoya?". His friend Ahsan asked

Atif frowned looking at his friend, "No, why would I marry her?".

Ahmed shrugged, "You look interested in her so does she".

"No, I was just speaking to her I will never marry her". Atif said firm

"Oh, someone heart is going to break". Ahsan said singing

After she was done with her day and dinner she was cleaning the chores that were left to be done when she heard the doorbell ringing. She sighs walking to the door opening it to reveal a smiling Atif and she closed the door back on his face not locking it so he could open it himself.

"Honey! I am home". Atif yelled entering again and not caring that she closed the door on his face

She rolled her eyes knowing he loves to say that every time he entered inside. His mother said he never use to say that before but started just recently. She walked to her seat where she had kept her tea when she saw him sitting beside her. She moved a little to the side and he moved she again move and he did too until she was about to fall down but instantly his hands shoot out holding her.

She looked at him wide-eyed, "Don't you dare, Atif".

"Oops, sorry". He said leaving her hands

"ATIF". She yelled punching him hard on his shoulder

He winced and she laughed evil-ly. He forward his hand taking the cup of tea she was about to say it was her cup but he had already drink it so she let it be.

His mother entered once she was done with her prayer sitting on the couch looking at the duo.

"I have news". She announced

"Oh no". Atif cried, "Last time you said that I end up in a death trap for life".

He received another hard punch.

"Beta (son), marriage is not a trap it's an obligation and necessity. You both are young with no father and your mother are old how long do you think we will live?". His mother said

"Ammi". They both cried not liking her talking about death

"You both are amazing people it's just a matter of time and understanding that you have to take a step forward to. I know you both are compatible and that you will love each other. Marriage is Allah blessing and you two need to work together to build a house to live in. At the time, you have to take a step forward and other times a step back". His mother explained smiling warmly

"What is that you wanted to talk about?". Atif said

While Hanan remained quiet.

"I am leaving for two months to go for umrah". His mother announced

"Allah blesses you, Ammi, I am so happy for you". Hanan said hugging her

"What about us?". Atif said receiving a glare from Hanan

"You both will live in your house (this house)". His mother said

After a few more words exchange everyone was in their room. Tomorrow morning is when his mother will leave and Hanan wasn't sure about things anymore.

A step forward and a step back.

Maybe if she did try to do that she might be able to build a better relationship. She hadn't done anything but fight with him day in and day out. She just needs to let go of the past and start a new future.

With that thought after his mother left early morning, she prepared a special breakfast for him. She walked to his room (for the first time without pranks) and after knocking walked inside the dark room. She pulled the curtains hearing him groan.

She walked near his bed sitting as she looked at his face. His face was so clear and gorgeous that she felt her heart flutter it always does sometimes. When he is near her or close.

She shakes him a little wanting him to be ready before his breakfast is cold.

"Atif, wake up, it's time". She said softly

Touching his hand was a beautiful feeling she enjoyed.

She feels him moving and when he heard her voice so close he thought of a prank and jerk up which cause her who was lost in watching him fall down hard.

She winches at the pain in her hand but chooses to ignore it.

"It's time. We have weekend tomorrow so come down soon". She said softly looking at his shocked face

He walked down looking at his all side he didn't found any prank for now and he would be lying if he wasn't scared. She hadn't done anything yet.

"Come on". She heard him call

He immediately went to the amazing smell that was in his house causing his stomach to grumble. He looked around before sitting on his seat and a place filled with amazing food was in front of him. He looked at her and his eyes widen when he saw her smiling.

A breathing taking smile.

His heart skipped a beat.

He gulped, "D-Did I do something wrong?".

He must have that she was being so nice. Because Hanan and nice don't go together.

She shakes her head still smiling and he wanted to ask her to stop smiling it was doing him things but he didn't. She sat on her seat quietly eating but her hijab (scarf) was distracting so she finished quickly heading back to her room to pin it properly. Atif had never seen her hair just when they were very young but he had never seen it otherwise not even when they were married.

Maybe for a change, she should show him?.

But that was a really huge step which her heart wasn't ready for so she let it go just as she landed down she meet him and started walking not before she handed him his lunch (first time) packing his favourite. He was shocked but didn't say anything as they walked down.

"Are you ok?". He asked concerned

She nodded smiling, "Of course. I am perfect".

"Oh". Was his reply

Just as they reached where they always separate like always but he didn't ask her to leave ahead. Instead, he allowed her to walk with him and she couldn't help but feel happy and hopeful.

They saw how everyone looked at them and how they were gossiping but they don't care. It felt too good. But they separated when their friend wanting to hear the gossip which they didn't feed them.

The day went on and he did find Zoya a little too comfortable with him which he didn't like. He only spoke to her in his class because she was his friend sister and he thinks of her as his sister. But now, he didn't, she seems to be gossiping about every girl especially Hanan and things he knows wasn't true and he didn't like it.

"Zoya, I would like to stay away from you please don't speak to me again. Thank you and I am sorry if I ever lead you on". He said moving away leaving her broken

He didn't want to be in an alone place with a non-mahram. He might not be best Muslim but he knows his values and his mother teaching.

It was lunchtime and he didn't feel like purchasing so he took her lunch box a little scared that it might have spider but all he found was a sweet note and good food better than the cafeteria at least.

He saw her laughing with her friend a little away from where he sat and he could swear that was the best sound he had ever heard. His eyes remained on her throughout the lunch when his friend made a new plan who he just nodded not listening and unfortunately he messed things up.

The day ended and they reached home. She went to change and he was anxiously waiting for her to come down. But she took extra time and when she came down she heard the bell ringing.

He looked at her at the last steps of stairs when the bell rang and he holds her hand dragging her to the kitchen to talk but the bell keeps ringing violently.

"My friend is here. You need to hide now". He said panicked

She saw the panic even she panicked and before she could leave she heard the door opening he opened a cabinet under the sink pushing her in.

He straightened as he saw his friend he needed to take the key away from his best friend was his first thoughts. But he calmed down and went to greet them in.

She sat in a little too tight and cold place hoping he would get her out soon. The place was too dark and unfortunately, their sink was leaking and the water was dropping on her and she couldn't even move or stop it. She just prayed he comes soon.

He was enjoying himself and the games were the best. His friends brought food so he had no worry. They left at midnight and he was too tired to do anything more went to his room and just as he hit the bed.

His last thoughts were, why does it seem like I forgot something important?.

Shrugging he went to sleep.