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Today is the biggest day of my life, Mumma, Papa. Today your daughter is getting married.

I need your blessings. I have left everything in Allah's hands.

The warmth, the sparkle which was once the attraction of Zaid bhai's eyes has been lost.

I want to take him back to his life, I want to show him the blessings in his life.

Her writing stopped by ringing of her cell-phone. She thought for while about the caller who had been calling her at this early hour of morning. A faint smile formed on her lips seeing the name.

" Assalamualaikum, Shehnila aapa. ", she said with her usual greeting smile.

"Walekumassalam, Laado. Ready for your big day.."

Shafaq gave a long sigh. It was the day of her nikah with Zaid. After some days of discussion, Mamu had decided to held a small nikah ceremony. Rukhsati had been fixed after the completion of Shafaq's education.

" I am very nervous, Aapa. I wish, you were with me."

Shehnila was nowadays in family way and doctors had advised her to avoid long distance journey. That's why she was unable to attend her cousin's and brother's important day.

"I am helpless Shafu. I wish I can come. Don't worry, I will be with you at your Walima Inshaallah. Why are you nervous? You should be happy. You are doing a great deed."

" I don't know. I am having this giddy and nervous feeling at the same time.", Shafaq said.

" It happens. I have gone through that phase. Inshaallah everything will be fine. Just put your trust on Allah. "

"Inshaallah, How's your health? Are you taking your medicines on time?", Shafaq asked.

" Yeah, I am fine. The medical facilities here in Dubai is nice. Alhamdullillah ", Shehnila said.

They chatted for a while and then Shehnila cut off the line after blessing Shafaq with lots of wishes for her future.

******

Mamu had ordered to decorate the house in a simple manner. Nikah ceremony was after the prayer of Zuhr.

The railings of staircases were decorated with garlands of marigold and roses. The fragrance of roses were creating a nice feeling around the house.

Shafaq prayed the Zuhr prayer and made dua for her future. A knock on her room's door, broke her caravan of wishes.

" Mashaallah Shafu. You are looking gorgeous just like Amna. ", Mumani said getting in.

Shafaq lowered her gaze blushing. For today, Naano and Mumani had bought her dress which was of Magenta color with golden laces. With a light jewellery and a dash of light make-up, she was truly looking flawless.

" Come here, I have something for you.", Mumani said taking Shafaq to the bed.

She gave her a small red velvety box. On opening, Shafaq found a pair of bangles. She quizzically looked at Mumani, who smiled seeing her reaction.

" It was given by your Naano, when I had came to this house after marriage. ", Mumani said taking her hands in hers, " I had decided to give to it to my daughter-in-law some day. When I came to know about your Mamu's decision, from that day, it had become your entrustment."

Shafaq smiled at her with teary eyes. She didn't knew why today her eyes had become so full of tears, even a single thing was enough for her to cry.

" Don't cry.", Mumani said embracing her and wiping her tears, " There's one more thing. "

Mumani handed her a black velvety box. " It is of Amna. She once gave it to me and also took a promise from me that I would give you this one day."

Shafaq silently shed her tears remembering her mother. Mumani cupped her face and kissed her forehead.

" Inshaallah, all we be fine Shafu. I have trust in you. ", Mumani consoled her and Shafaq returned her embrace.

******

Signing the nikah papers and accepting Zaid as her husband lifted a huge burden from her shoulders. A wind of relief washed over her.

She had become Shafaq Zaid from Shafaq Aziz. Now the only thing she wanted, was to bring Zaid back to his life. She had caught a glimpse of Zaid before the Nikah when they were in the living room with some guests.

He was looking very brusque and uneasy. At one time, Shafaq thought that he would reject her at Nikah. But he calmly agreed to everything the Maulvi said.

Here Zaid was encircled in his own thoughts. Shafaq could reject his proposal due to his condition, but she accepted just because of her father's promise. But why?

He had caught a glimpse of Shafaq today before their nikah when they were in the living room with some guests.

She was looking calm and serene as if she had determined in her heart to marry him.

Why you have done this Shafaq? You will never be happy with me. I can't give you the position of my wife because I have always seen my better half in Saniya.

******

"What the hell?", Zaid yelled on top of his lungs.

It had been one week since their nikah. Shafaq didn't met with Zaid. She didn't knew, as it was out of shyness or fear to face him.

But in that one week, she had researched about Zaid's condition a lot. She also met with Dr.Ahmed, who was handling Zaid's case.

They both found out some exercises which would be helpful for Zaid in order to gain back his walking ability.

Dr.Ahmed decided that Zaid had to be forced to do these excercises in the morning and for this he needed Shafaq's help.

Shafaq was more than nervous to face Zaid. She slowly opened his room's door, and found Zaid sleeping with his head on his arms which were resting on his study table.

The room was a mess. The files and paper were scattered around him on table and on floor.

She peeked at him and he was sleeping peacefully. She slowly lifted his head up and put it on the top of wheelchair.

Now she had to take him outside in the garden. Qasim who was Zaid's servant helped her with her act.

He is truly a deep sleeper.

She thought about Zaid. He hadn't woken up yet after reaching the garden too.

She took a seat near him on the bench and began to wait for Dr.Ahmed. She glanced at Zaid's sleeping face and she unknowingly stared at him.

His shave was still grown, eyes were somewhat puffy and sore showing his sleeplessness. His lips were tightly closed as he didn't want to talk to anyone. His forehead had the same lines of thought which was seen on him when he used to be angry or in thoughts.

******

He felt a feeling of warmth and light around him, but a slight whif of coldness on his face.

He slowly opened his eyes and saw Shafaq standing in front of him with her dupatta doing a shade on his face.

When he got out of his sleepy mind, he recognised his surroundings.

" What the hell? ", he yelled on top of his lungs.

Shafaq gasped and left her place which in return threw a direct sunlight on his face. He quickly closed his eyes and by that time Shafaq had turned the direction of his wheelchair.

" What am I doing here?", he asked glaring at Shafaq.

" I brought you here.", she said fidgeting her fingers.

" Why?", he asked gritting his teeth.

Shafaq silently looked at him and their staring competition was broke by the arrival of Dr.Ahmed.