A lustful look is like a poisoned arrow of Satan; whoever refrains from it out of fear from Me, I will replace it with belief whose sweetness he will find in his heart. -Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)
(Tabaraani)

LUNCHEON.

As soon as she set her feet on the red carpeted floor, the aircon hit her face making her shiver a little before adjusting to it. Zayn noticed that and remove his hand from her waist to wrap it around her shoulder, gently tucking her into him. Weird but she's liking the heat his body radiates. She lean into him also, blushing when he crane his neck down to look at her. She's getting so comfortable with him and that's what makes his day bright and hopes nothing will ruin their time together. Just more prayers that he gets to make her more comfortable and she should learn to love him. She's already over her meticulous self, so he'll start trying the other side.

"You always take my breath when I look at you." He whispered to her as they continue to walk on the endless red carpet. The sincerity is clear as a day in his voice that she almost melted.

"Cheesy!" She teased, nudging him with her elbow which only stopped at her lower abdomen. He's making her do something she'd never thought she would do.

"Nop, I'm just saying the milky truth." He chuckled, knowing fully well how mushy he's turning into. Even with his first wife, he was never like this. Far away from that actually.

"Keep quite now, I think that's the door." She mumbled when she saw a door decorated with pinkish, purple roses around it. Their names are also written beautifully by the side 'Zayn and Aisha' in a beautiful golden embroidery. It was written boldly that she could see it from where she's standing which several feet's away.

"Isn't that beautiful?" He asked when he saw her eyes fixated on their names.

"It is!" She beamed, liking the idea that she's not the only one finding it beautiful.

As the couple walk a little further, the noises and chatter became clearer to their ears. By the door, the ladies stood in a straight long line, facing the guys as they're also facing them. Then she saw both their choice of clothing. The girls are wearing either peach, light pink, purple and then the guys are wearing off-white thobes. The place and people look extremely beautiful to Nana and Zayn can't argue. This is really a surprise! As soon as they sighted the couple, the place turn into a pin drop silence, everyone raising their phones to capture the moment.

The distance between both the males and females is enough for the couple to pass so they walk through as 'Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole' started playing in soft hum. Pink petals were thrown over her head as they walk by, Nana's head is looking at the pink carpet that is now laid on the floor, with great interest, not making eye contact with any of the males. She could feel Zayn's heat in every fiber of her being and she's liking the feeling so much. Too much.

"Pink is your favorite colour, hm?" He asked but it came out as a statement as if he knew it already which he does. He just wants to confirm it.

"Yeah, how?" She doesn't need to complete her sentence 'cause he clearly understood what she meant with how.

"Because I know so many things about you. I was with you for a whole week, twenty four seven, so..." He shrugged like it was no big deal to understand and know a lot about someone just because you live with them for a week.

"You're really observant!"

"That, I am." She rolled her eyes at that and he only place a kiss on her forehead before drawing a chair back for her at the head table.

The place is decorated like dining table in the middle of the grand huge hall with two head chairs at the same place for the couple then a dance floor by the left side and food by the right. Huge beautiful golden chandeliers hang on the ceiling. The table is curved, roses sitting on top and candle under it. Cream coloured chairs follow the table till the end. Thank God she's wearing golden brown -which miraculously match - or this would've been a disaster with the bride wearing orange, ew.

She exchanged a few words with Hannatu and Rukayyah and Zayn's sisters as they're the only ones she knows around the table. Maaysa showed her Hidaya -Mu'ayyad couldn't make it- and that didn't turn out well because Nana raised her head to look at Hidaya only to be thrown a quelling look at. Not wanting to created problem, Nana brush it off with a smile -she won't give her the satisfaction of saying shits to her face- before turning back to talk to Zayn as the girls went back to their seats.

Zayn also exchanged a few words with some of his friends and employees before everyone settle to start eating. Food and drinks were served around the table by some waiters in black and white outfit. After that, a huge pinkish purple cake was strolled by one of the waiters and the couple were asked to stand up and cut the cake then a new song came up when they held the cake and their friends start to spell zaysha -their ship name- whilst yelling out over the music 'Skeleton by Master Kg.'

The couple cut the cake. Zayn was asked to feed his wife by Kaadira as she stood beside them with the mic. He did, with a little dramatic gesture as he sucked his finger after making sure she bit it -Nana blushed deep red at that before she took a small piece to feed him also but that didn't happen as she expected. He draw her by her waist, making sure their chests are flushed against each others -making her shiver in frisson- before opening his mouth and letting her serve the cake to him. Nana's face heat up more if that's possible, when his friends hoot and whistle in appreciation while girls awed and yayed! It was so embarrassing that Nana wanted nothing more than to hide somewhere.

"Stop biting you lip that hard." He chuckled when she glare up at him. He is acting as if he wasn't the cause of everything!

"You better keep quite and let this embarrassment wear off or I get your head." She mumbled lowly, like she's saying a threat.

"As you wish milady, but may I have this dance?" He offered his left hand as it was the only free one. The other one is at it's usual place, her waist. Seems like he loves doing that whenever he's around her -holding her by her waist, leaving sparkling tingles.

"I can't dance." She whispered, almost embarrassed.

"You don't need to be embarrassed about it, love. Your husband is here and I'll be your knight today and everyday." He grinned, taking her hand before she could protest.

"Are you flirting with me, Mr Khattab?" She raised a brow as they continue to walk to the dance floor as it is empty, everyone is waiting for the couple to start dancing before they join.

"I am! Anything wrong?" He challenged, taking her left hand to place it on his chest.

"Nop, nothing." She grinned, lying her head on his chest taking him off guard and she is also surprised by her action but didn't dare raise her head. She has forgotten for a moment that they were not alone but doesn't care anymore, he's her husband.

"You belong there, love." His husky voice lull her to close her eyes and they continue to slither.

"Yeah?" She unintentionally questioned.

Instead of answering, he flush her more against him, feeling her soft body and curves on him. Damn, her body is so soft and her smell is inebriating. How he got so lucky, he never know but will always thank Allah for giving this lovely woman to him. She's just what he needs to breath fresh air, both in and out, her beauty is alluring.

After that, they took countless pictures with everyone before her friends drag her to the side to take many videos with her. She didn't bump into Hidaya and she's immensely thanking God for that but darn, it was short lived. The Hidaya girl hit her intentionally then muttered an arrogant sorry before continuing with her journey, Nana yelled a no problem at her before then sauntering to Zayn as he waited for her to come forward.

"I can see you've met Hidaya." Again, his hand snake it's way to her hips and she willingly lean into his touch this time.

"Yeah. Your cousin right?" She asked even after knowing what the answer is.

"No, my other wife!" He rolled his eyes sarcastically but she didn't see the joke in there, she raised her head to look at him but he only released a deep laugh at her face. She looks as cute as a button with her pursed lips.

"Stop kidding around with this." She mumbled, keeping her head downwards.

It's not like she's against a co-wife, but she's against someone like Hidaya. If the girl will just be respectful and obedient, everything would've been better but not a girl like Hidaya who is already trying to show her claim and they're not even married yet. What will happen after that then? Ugh, she doesn't want to think about it at all, it'll ruin her mood. The girl looks like a spoilt brat and she's not precarious.

"Uh-uhm, you don't need to be all possessive and jealous woman. I'm all yours and will always be!" He kissed her forehead once again.

As weird as it sounds, those words gave her the assurance she needed.

"I know right! You can't get another wife with a hottie by your side, now can you?" She teased, sinking her teeth on her lower lip.

"Don't get ahead of yourself woman! But damn, with a hottie like you, I can't!" He teased back, enjoying this side of hers.

"Let's sit down, these heels are, ugh..." She mumbled to him after some minutes of slow dancing with him leading the whole scenario.

They sat down on the head chairs where only Hidaya and another girl were sitting at -they look ennui- as everyone is enjoying their selves on the dancefloor or getting more dessert. She could see Rukayyah with the Mashhub guy by the corner and a sad looking Maaysa typing slowly jn her phone. Kaadira stood with a man who looks like her husband as his hand is around her shoulder and Naazwa dancing with someone on the dancefloor and that will only be her husband also. Nana turned her attention back to her husband who's talking on the phone.

"Subhan'Allah!" she heard him mumble into the phone and turn around to see what's wrong. His cheerful face has dropped and it looks like he's about to cry -that set a macabre feeling at the pit of her stomach- before he mumbled small 'I'm coming' and then hanging up.

"What's wrong?" Nana ask with concern etched on her features. It looks atrocious to her and she wished she won't hear the answer.

"Dad is in the hospital! Heart attack." He said, looking almost defeated.

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Salam!

How are you all doing people? Hope you're all happy and good. Can't wait for the memories huh, worry not loves, very soon the juice will be added. Happy birthday hafsiiifarouk__ Don't forget to VOTE COMMENT and SHARE please...

QOTD: What do you think about Nana's flirty side? About Hidaya? About Maaysa's sad expression? About the luncheon? About the heart attack? What do you think?!

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Aishatu.⭐