"Hurry up everyone. We are getting late." Zeeniya shouted coming in hall while placing her dupatta on shoulder.

She look around to see but no one was there. All the things were placed in the centre table of hall. All sweets,fruits, Dresses gifts everything.

"Aabia hurry up. Zarnish,Roshaane, Zara Hurry up girls. We are late." Zeeniya again shouted while checking everything.

"They'll be here. We still have some time." Jahan came from behind and hugged her.

"What are you doing?? Kids are coming! Leave me!" Zeeniya tried to unwrap his arms which were around her.

He tighten his hold snd place his chin on her shoulder. He slightly place his lips on her cheek kissing her and she blush harder.

"Jahan leave me. We are not in our room." Zeeniya shyly said but Jahan was not in mood of leaving her.

"Zee Maa let Jahan Papa hold you like this. Just don't move for a second." Both look up at the voice and saw Shams holding camera in front of them.

Before they could realize it he capture their moment and wink at them.

"You naught boy. You should stop to keep an eye on us." Jahan said which make Shams laughed and zeeniya was already blushing.

"Zee Maa stop blushing now. Hurry up we are getting late." Shams said and she glare at him.

"I'm not blushing. And I'm not late you all are late. Where are the girls and my boys.??" Zeeniya asked and turn on the voice.

"Mom we are here." Both Sameer snd Shazam were coming from downstairs.

Zeeniya just keep looking at her sons who were looking so handsome in their white shirts and blue jeans and was having a sleeveless jacket on it. Their little shave was beautifully comb hair were making them more attractive.

"Mashallah." Zeeniya whispered and turned her eyes to other side.

"Mom how we are looking?!" Both came in front of zeeniya and she smile.

"As handsome as always." She said and they hugged her together.

"Bless you now Hurry up and put all these things in cars. Where are your sisters and cousins??" Zeeniya asked while taking steps toward the stairs.

Sameer and Shazam smiled with Shams looking at their mother and shook their head.

"Girls I tell you!!" Shazam said and took a basket of fruits and walk out while Sameer and Shams also followed them.

All the other things were carried by the servants snd they put it in the cars. Jahan's brothers and their wives also came as they got ready. Zeeniya snd Jahan's parents and brothers were also waiting for the girls to arrive but they were taking so much time.

"Girls hurry up." Zeeniya said as she entered the room.

"Mom just two minutes." Aabia said and zeeniya sighed looking at them.

All girls were looking beautiful. Roshaane was wearing a light pink colour frock with matching bangles and earrings she was looking beautiful. Aabia was wearing a skin colour frock with matching earrings and a necklace. Her hair were hanging on her back in a wavy style. Her cousins Zarnish who was daughter of Jahan's elder brother Hammad and Zara who was Daughter of Waqar were also looking beautiful in their blue and green frocks. With light make up and matching jewellery all the girls were giving competition to each other.

"Hurry up. Everyone is waiting." Zeeniya said and turn while all girls took their Dupatta and followed her.

"Girls because of you we are late." Sameer said and sat in car while all others also took seats in car.

Cars start moving and their journey toward Mehak's house started. Today Mehak and Aarham were going to engaged by wearing rings of each other's name but it was a strong engagement in which the groom was not present. Only three days were left in His marriage and he was still busy in his meeting in Singapore. Zeeniya was so upset with him. But as they decided they were going to put Aarham's name ring in Mehak's finger today. All were so excited but also sad as Aarham didn't came.

"Welcome." As Jahan family reached their house,Mehak's family welcomes them by pouring flowers on them.

They smiled and stepped in. All were seated. Men were in men side while all girls and women were on other side having their own fun. The small house of Mehak was fully decorated with lights and flowers. Everywhere sounds of happiness were ringing while smile was visible on every face and most of it on Mehak's parents were happy. They were happy for their daughter.

Aabia couldn't wait for anymore and she rushed to Mehak's room where she was getting in the dress and jewelry which her in-laws bring for her.

"Bhabhi you are looking so beautiful." Aabia said as she saw Mehak in that Red frock.

With light make and beautiful jewelry she was looking so beautiful and with the colour of shy she was just killing the hearts.

"I wish my brother could see you like this. But he's such a moron who didn't care about his wedding and went to Singapore." Aabia said while putting dupatta on Mehak's head.

Her heart beat faster on his name. On his thought. She was also waiting to see him. But he was not here. She knew. Her parents were talking and she heard them.

"I wish my bhai could whisper in your ear and say that you are looking beautiful Mehak." Aabia said and teased her.

"Aabia." Mehak said and hide her face in her hands shyly.

Her heart was not in her control. She was feeling so shy. Her heart beat was increasing in every passing second.

"Bhabhi don't shy like this or I'm going to call bhai to tell him that his would be wife is looking so beautiful while shying." Aabia teased again making Mehak blush harder and she bite her lips to fade the shyness.

"Bhabhi I'm calling bhai...!!" Aabia said and put mobile on her ear after dialing a number.

"Huh!! No please what are you doing??" Mehak got scared and tried to take phone from Aabia.

"Bhabhi Bhai should hear his would be wife what you think!" Aabia winked at her and Mehak put her hand on her mouth.

Aabia laughed and keep waiting for Aarham to receive her call.

"Hello!!" Aarham's voice came and Aabia smiled and put the call on speaker.

"Hello." Again he called and Mehak's eyes widened while her beat increased on his voice.

"Bhai your would be wife is in front of me and damn she's looking so beautiful. Her blushing cheeks I wish you could see her." Aabia was saying while Aarham was listening her with beating heart.

As Aabia told Aarham that Mehak is in front of her mobile was about to slip from his hand but he thankfully hold it tightly. His heart beat increased.

Aabia look at Mehak who was shying and biting her lips with lower eyes.

"Bhabhi talk to bhai." Aabia said while placing mobile near her and she startled and took a step back.

She shook her head as no. Pleading with eyes to Aabia while she was enjoying her condition.

"Wait I bring Bhai's photo for you. I'll just come and you talk to bhai " with that Aabia put mobile on Mehak's hand and rushed out but didn't forget to wink at Mehak.

My jaw dropped and my eyes turn to the mobile I was holding. I again look at the close door and then again to mobile. He was on other side.

My heart beat increased with the thought that he's listening me. My silence and I could hear him. My throat got dry and so were lips. I felt sweat rising on my forehead and neck. I slowly wipe my sweat from my forehead and slip tongue on my dry lips to moist them. My hands were shivering and so were my legs that I think I will fall any second. What tjesthesee feelings were and why I'm feeling shy??

Oh God whatever it is I'm so feeling shy to even utter a word. Minutes passed but none of us said anything. I was,l waiting for him to say something. My right hand was tangling with the hair lock hanging on my right temple and then it went to my necklace to play with in nervousness.

Why is he not saying anything???

"Assa...Assalam-o-alikum." His voice appear from the speaker and the mobile shook in my hand with my body.

My heart beat increased more and it skips its thousands beats. I didn't know what to say. How to answer. My tongue stuck in my mouth and it got dry to utter a word. My heart was about to come out from my ribcage.

"Wa.....waliku..musa..salaam." I finally said but still stammering.

He didn't anything not me. I could hear his breath. I felt that I could feel him. My heart was not in my control and I was amazed on my own self that I'm getting crazy for a man I have never seen and his voice merely two words just shake the world of my heart. The strange feelings which I never felt were making me crazy.

"I'll be there soon. To take you." His voice again appeared making my heart jumped.

"Allah Hafiz." With that he cut the call and I fall on the chair next to me.

I put my hand on my heart to control my running heart. His words were ringing in my ears making me blush and smile.

I'll be there soon to take you.

I smiled and covered my face again in my hands and smile widely with a blush.

"Bhabhi." I look up and saw roshaane and Aabia both entered the room.

"What?! You cut the call? Did you both talk??" Aabia started with her endless questions.

"Tell me and stop shying now. He's not here to kiss your blush." Aabia said and my eyes widened.

How can she use such words!!??

And where she get them??

"Hahaha don't look at me like this. I'm always like this." Aabia winked at me making me lower my eyes.

"Here is your Aarham's pic. You can see it whenever you want." Aabia have me an envelope.

I hold it with shaking hands. I was so eager to see him and I really wanted to take his pic out to see him.

"You know we also gave him your pic but I think he was in hurry that day so he didn't see your picture." Aabia said while sitting on bed.

He didn't see!!!

"Aabia,zeeniya aunty is calling you all with our bhabhi." Zara entered with Mahnoor.

I look up at my little sister who walked towards me and hugged me.

"I'm so happy aapi." She said and I smiled.

"Come on now. Its time to wear his name's ring." Mahnoor whispered in my ear making me go red.

"Bhabhi let's go or you want to see your would be's picture!!" Aabia asked and I lower my gaze.

All smiled and I turn to my bed and place the envelope under my pillow. All girls came to me and we start walking out. My heart was beating as hell. His voice was still ringing in my ear tingling my heart.

We all proceed to the small compound of my house where all ladies were seated. My body was shaking and my foot faltered while walking.

"Mashallah you are looking so beautiful." Zeeniya aunty came to me and kissed my forehead.

I smiled and she made me sit on a sofa chair and sit with me. I slowly look up and saw a lot of girls looking at me. Some were my cousins and some were maybe from his cousins. All aunties and girls were looking at me smilingly.

"So can I??" Zeeniya aunty asked and my head lower down with a smile.

"Bismillah do it." I heard my Ami saying.

Zeeniya aunty slightly hold my left hand and my heart flutter in my chest. I felt her leaning near my ear.

"I wish my son could do this but he's really a moron who went on his business trip leaving his marriage behind." She whispered in my ear and I smiled.

She slightly slipped the ring in my engagement finger. It was a beautiful ring of having a beautiful diamond in it. The ring was so fragile and beautiful and I just keep looking at the ring for sometime.

"Now you are officially my Aarham's." Zeeniya aunty said and kissed my forehead.

One by one everyone hugged me and congratulate me. But I was just stuck on the words.

Aarham's!!

"Bhabhi smile please!" I looking up at Aabia who was capturing me in camera.

I smiled and she made many clicks. After sometime I was taken back to my room. All girls went out leaving me alone in my room with Aarham's thoughts . I was playing with ring which I just got in my finger.

I slowly took that envelope under my pillow and just keep looking at it for few seconds. The thought that his,pic was inside was making my heart to beat fast.

"Should I see him??" I asked to myself.

I slowly open the envelope and start taking the picture out slowly with shaking hands and beating heart. As I start taking picture out I remembered something and I stopped.

"He didn't see me and is agree on marrying me then why can't i??" I thought and this was true.

He had my photo but he didn't look at my pic and just agreed on marrying me then why can't I wait till marriage..!

Yes I'm not going to see him before our marriage.

I decided and again place the picture back in the envelope and place it under my pillow again. I look at my hand where that ting was shinning.

"Aarham." I slowly whispered.

"Yes bhai." I startled on the voice and look up where Aabia was coming to me.

"I am in her room so if you know....!!" She oauswee and sat next to me on bed.

"Your Mehak is wearing your name's ring now." She said and my eyes lower down.

"Here talk to her." She place the mobile on my ear making me jump on bed with that sudden act.

I was not able to speak or protest as again I was trapped by this girl in this difficult situation where I lost my words. She winked at me and run out while giggling.

I keep silent while keep the mobile near my ear. I could feel his ragged breath. My own was the same. I was waiting for him to say something but I think he was also trapped like me by his sister. He also was feeling the lake of words to utter even one. I open my mouth to say something but words didn't come out.

"I...I.." His voice appear and I fisted my frock with the tingling rising in my stomach.

"I...hope...you....you..like...like...the ring!!" He said.

"I...hope...you....you..like...like...the ring." I said and banged my head on the table in front of me.

God Aarham what are you doing???

I banged my head twice on my stupidity. What I was doing!! What I was asking!?? Why I was getting so nervous that it was hard for me to even utter a proper sentence without stuttering.

I was supposed to ask you like me!! Instead of this I asked you like the ring??

Really Aarham!!!

Today was my engagement and I was not there. I was so sad. I really wanted to slip that ring in her hand by myself but I stuck in something here in Singapore that I couldn't return on time. When earlier Aabia made me talk to her. I startled but smile also as I was,feeling her on other side.

Aabia left to take my photo and I was waiting for her to say something but she was all quite. I was not finding any suitable words to start the conversation and then she spoke. Not in words but I heard her. Her bangles voice their tinklings, her breath. I could feel her uneasiness and nervousness because I was feeling the same. We both were going through from the same feelings. I took deep breaths and then greeted her.

"Assa....Assalam-o-alikum." Finally I said and waited for her reply.

But she was all quite. I again heard her bangles tickling and smiled on the realization that she's more nervous than I'm. I waited giving her time to reply and then I heard her. Her voice which just ring the bells of my hearts.

"Wa...walikum...musa...salaam." She replied while stuttering snd I smiled.

Again the not breaking silence took place. I was thinking what to say how to start where I could again listen her. But I was not getting any proper sentence. I was so eager to go there to see her but my this meeting was not getting over. I was continuously listening her bangles voice and her breaths. I could imagine her in blushing cheeks.

"I'll be there soon. To take you." Finally I said.

But I think that silence we had worth it. These simple words and I feel so good as I was telling her that I will come and I know she must be waiting.

"Allah Hafiz." I cut the call and smiled.

I tried to concentrate on the presentation I was working on but after talking to her it was so hard to present in work. All I was hearing her voice again and again. The thought she just be now going out to wear my name's ring was no letting me do any work. I throw the pen in irrigation and hold my head. For the first time I was accusing myself for coming on this trip. About an hour later I dialed Aabia's number.

"Yes bhai." Her teasing voice came and I smiled.

"Nothing I just call to ask about....!" I paused.

"About??" She asked and heard her giggle.

I know she knew what I was talking about. But she like to tease me.

"She's wearing your name's ring now. But I was sad It should be you to make her wear that ring but your this stupid business trip spoiled everything." Aabia started non stop and I was just smiling.

"I'll be there soon. So did she like the ring??" I asked and waited.

"You ask by yourself!" She said and I startled.

No not again.!!

"No Aabia its okay I think I should cut the call now." I said but Aabia didn't let.

"Don't bhai. You should talk to her. She will tell you weather she like the ring or not??" Aabia said and I heard her footsteps.

God this girl!!

But why I'm getting nervous to talk to her!!!

But it was true that for the first time I was getting nervous. I was not like that. I'm full of confidence. I can talk but why this nervousness!!!

"Here talk to her." She said and I thought she hand over mobile to Mehak.

There was all silence. I heard again her breath and her bangles. She must be waiting for me to start but what should I say??

And when I spoke what I asked!! The ring. Great Aarham!! How idiot I am!!

I was banging my head again and again on table and was scolding myself for the question I asked. I was waiting for her to at least say something.

"I..I..like it." Her beautiful voice appeared and my eyes lighten up.

Her voice was,so beautiful making my heart flutter and I was really now getting inpatient to see her.

"Good. Did...did..you see my picture??" I finally asked the question I was dying to ask.

Again the silence but I was really not getting frustrated with the silence. This silence was having its own meanings and I was enjoying the feel of her being with me in this silence.

"I...didn't." She replied and I was amazed.

Aabia gave her my pic then why didn't she saw it??

Maybe she didn't get time!!

"Um..why??" I asked trying hard to hide the curiosity of knowing the reason.

"Because i.. Just...want to...to..." She,paused and my heart beat increased.

"To??" I asked impatiently.

Again the silence but this time she took a long time to speak and when she speak her words,made me dance in my mind.

"To see you... Face to face." My lips formed into a huge smile and I nodded.

"I'll be there soon to meet you face to face." I said and smiled.