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Jahan

I clasped my hands nervously and looked at a smirking Bazid. The man's smirk wouldn't wipe down and that made me more nervous.

We had one night together. And I wanted to make it special for Saboohi, a little cute date night. Where we'd make enough memories to last for the next seven months. I knew Saboohi wouldn't be comfortable going anywhere out and so I was bringing her home. Her home. The Alamdar Haveli, where she belonged.

The keys jingled and I looked at Bazid as he wiggled them around his fingers before motioning me to step forward. I did a once over in the mirror, tracing the hem of my black suit jacket to wipe out any invisible wrinkles before nodding at myself.

We left the living room and I turned around to look at the crown of the stairs. Seeing Afaaf stand there, a soft smile plastered on her face. Upon seeing my eyes on her, she waved. Mumbling a small bye and I nodded before giving her a wide smile. Stopping in the hall area, I saw it filled with my family. Smiles on their faces yet their eyes told unspoken stories.

" I am sorry but I cannot risk her meeting you all, at once."

I announced, letting my shoulders drop.

Dadi Gul Jan was the first one who wiped away a stray tear from under her eye and handed me a rose.

" It's okay Jahan."

I took it from her and smiled. Next was Khan Dada's rose, Dad's rose, mom's rose, Zaryaab's rose, Shaya's rose, Alamdar's rose and lastly little Mohid's rose. I knelt down before him and kissed his rosy chubby cheeks.

" These are not for you. These are for beautiful Sabo."

I smiled through thick emotions and hugged my little buddy.

" I know." I mumbled.

When I released him, he ran away to his father and I stood up straight to wave everyone. The roses in my hand had become a bouquet and I held them close to my chest. Everything related to Saboohi was to be held close to my heart. Bazid settled in the driving seat and I took the passenger one, not trusting myself to drive safe enough to reach her. Because the way my heart thudded, I felt I'd burst into little particles of love and magic.

The man besides me turned on the music and I leaned my head on the headrest, shitting down my eyelids. Various flashbacks crossed my mind in black and white and red and blue and silver. And I sighed out, thinking where life had brought me. Where I stood with life now?

Seconds of drive turned into minutes and we entered the hospital's parking lot. Bazid and I walked side by side upto the floor and my excitement and nervous grew altogether. Bazid was grinning besides me. Nudging me in the elbow now and then. Faraal greeted us outside Saboohi's room and Bazid went all serious and shy now as he looked at his fiancee. Both of them stealing shy glances at each other.

" I'll bring Saboohi."

Faraal said turning her rosy heated cheeks away from us and walking inside the room behind her.

" Uf uf uf! Should I ask her the question?"

The man groaned as he turned to face me with a pained expression on his face. His feet now allowing him to leave around me. I frowned at his impatient self.

" What question?"

I asked seeing the man's eyes snap to me and he sighed out. He kept a hand on my shoulder just in time for the door to open behind him. My eyes trailed from his arm to the opened door and I felt the man before me disappearing. The white floors disappearing. The nurses and medicine carts disappearing. And every fucking thing disappearing as soon as she appeared.

The white, God, the white pearl dress hugged her legs and flew down till her ankles. Kissing the floors. And my eyes ran up to her knees, upto her waist. Seeing how the fabric sat snug against the curve and how the slim belt tied around her waist made it all so special. And my eyes ran up to her chest, upto her shoulders, seeing a white cardigan draped over her shoulders whose sleeves were plain and allowed me to see the bandage she had on her arm and on her wrist. And my eyes ran up to her neck seeing how slender and beautiful it was. And my eyes ran up to her face and oh fuck!

Her brown hair who's streaks had captivated me were wrapped in a bun. A white fresh flower tiara sitting on the crown of her head, allowing some soft tendrils to shape around her face. Her eyebrows were as ever, a little drawn closer and her eyes; they were the epitome. Epitome of whatever could not be described. They were round, innocent and brown. Butterscotch brown. Sharp. And highlighted with brown makeup. Her cheeks were full of colour now. Crimson with my love. And her lips, they were parted and I could almost hear the soft breaths that trespassed from between them each time she inhaled and exhaled. A nude-ish lipstick adorning her full lips.

She shifted forwards as her eyes settled on me. A calm and soft smile now encasing her lips. And I gulped down my throat. Letting everything around us, complete our world.

Faraal trailed behind Saboohi with a nurse who held a small bag. Faraal held Saboohi's hand and I saw how the woman flinched yet her gaze did not falter from me. And I took a step forward, unable to move anymore.

Would she notice the white crisp shirt I wore with my suit? Would she notice the small white flower tugged in my breast pocket? Would she notice that I had gotten a new hair cut? Would she notice that the once beard I had was shaven off now? Would she notice that I wore her favorite cologne? Would she notice, just notice, how much it all meant to me?

A small crowd had gathered around us and Saboohi covered the distance between me and her. Her hand leaving Faraal and I instantly covered it with mine.

" Jahan."

She breathed. And I breathed. And we breathed.

I wound an arm around her waist ready to whisk her away. But she took the roses from me and smelled them. And I smiled at her. Lightening up her features.

My gaze averted to Bazid seeing the man pull out a full bloomed rose from his denim jacket and kneel on the floor before Faraal. I grinned seeing a nervous Bazid kneeling before an equally nervous Faraal.

" Faraal-"

The woman in question glowed up like a garden of flowers and her face blushed and she casted my cousin a nervous questioning glance.

" Would you like to have coffee with me?"

Bazid's question did not only catch off Faraal but also me. He did ask her the question. Faraal didn't look bothered as she nodded her head and accepted the rose, letting the small crowd cheer up for the cuties. Saboohi looked focused on them. But I took the chance of everyone's distraction and pulled her to the elevators.

" Let's go sweetheart."

I pressed on the ground floor button. Praying no one interrupts us. Saboohi was still dazed as she looked at the roses in her hands and I let her be. And I let myself be.

We had the whole night together, we could use a little distraction.

Just when the elevator doors opened, Saboohi curled on my side. Sticking to my arm as if invisible glue had melted us together. To keep her warm, I held her closer and walked us to the car.

Once inside, we buckled ourselves and I turned on the radio to kill the silence we kept on creating. Soft music played in the background as we hit the road. My fingers kept tapping on the steering wheel as I drove. Stealing occasional glances at my wife. Seeing how her eyes grew large as she looked outside. It was as if she was trying to memorize everything and nothing all at once.

I couldn't decipher what she was thinking about as she stared outside. Probably enjoying looking at things after being inside for about more than 21 days.

The silent ride soon came to an end, and I parked just by the patio steps. Getting down the car, I round the side and opened Saboohi's door. She smiled at me and looked at me with her big eyes. Her feet touched the ground yet she kept sitting in.

" Do you wanna go somewhere else?"

I asked consciously, fearing that maybe she did not want to come home. Yet the woman shook her head and curled her hand around mine.

" No, its-"

I looked at her hesitant face and she sighed before sliding herself off the seat. Her fingers tightened around my hand.

" Saboohi."

I hissed seeing her wobble on her legs. The tremors cursing down her legs.

" I feel pins and needles-"

I curled my hands around her waist and pulled her closer. My hand reaching up to her beautiful face.

" Should I carry you?"

I voiced to her almost desperately.

" Yes please."

Without wasting a second, I pulled her up bridal style and she instantly hid her face in my chest, making me chuckle out at her adorableness. In my arms, she weighted nothing. It felt like she had dispersed half of her weight in air.

The house was silent and everyone had shut themselves in their rooms, respecting Saboohi's condition and my request. We ascended up the stairs and towards our room, that I lowered her on her feet. Making the woman breathe out.

" This night is ours Saboohi. And I'll make you happy, I promise."

I softly rubbed a spot under her eye and she nodded. I clasped our fingers together and stood behind her before pushing the bedroom door open.

" Jahan!"

The woman spoke in such a delighted way that I fucking melted away. My ears were deprived of hearing her delightful voice and I was happy that I had caused such a reaction out from her.

I only held her hand as we walked inside. The path from the door to the balcony door was all rose petals. Red, fresh and fragrant. Lined by over three hundred scented candles. Who's flame danced upon our arrival. The lights were off and the only illuminance was from the candles. The bed was all sheets and pillows. Whilst I had installed fairy lights over the headboard that originated from the ceiling making it look even more romantic and special.

The balcony curtains were pulled apart and Saboohi walked further in. Taking me with her. Till we were standing in the balcony.

I had sat up a small table and two chairs there. Scented candles on the table with our dinner and drinks. Like a gentleman, I pulled out a seat for Saboohi and beckoned her towards it. She sat down.

" I made spaghettis for you." The one's which recipe you keep forgetting.

I grinned seeing the woman's eyes lit up. She covered her mouth with the back of her hand and I reached my hand to her hair, brushing her tiara. She grasped my hand and pulled me down so that I knelt by her side.

" It's already very special. Don't make it even more or else I won't let you leave."

Brimmed tears burned in her eyes under the glow of the candles. And the way she said it burned me. Her honesty and her innocence was just too much to bear.

" Saboohi. Let's have dinner."

I averted my eyes from hers and stood up before rounding to sit on my chair. My eyes clashed with hers and saw as she smiled.

" No music?"

Did she smirk?

Caught off guard, I scarped off the chair and stood up.

" Of course. Of course we have music."

I unlocked my phone and put on the first song that my fingers pressed on. Setting the phone away, I returned on my seat and uncovered our plates. The spaghetti greeting us.

" It looks wonderful."

Saboohi said. Her fingers brushing away her cardigan. And my eyes grew just a fraction seeing the creamy skin of her shoulder greet me from her off-shoulder dress. The candles casting a yellowish glow on her skin and the white beads glistening up her dress. She dug in her food almost immediately leaving me to play with the fork and stare at her.

"Mhm. Delicious."

She said with her mouthful, giving me a thumbs up. And I relaxed against the seat and dug in my food. Swirling the noodles around my fork and staring at my wife. She looked so carefree and so calm. Beautiful. And what not.

The more I looked at her. The more I fell for her. And fell for her. And fell for her.

We finished our food and Saboohi smiled widely.

" What did you get me for dessert?"

Her eyes sparkled expectantly as she asked and I did try to compose myself and I did try to stop myself but it was too late as I leaned forward and pecked her lips. Catching her off guard immediately.

" Chocolates."

I shrugged and sat up seeing her still motionless with starry wide eyes. Putting the basket of chocolates in between us. I blew off the candles. The moon was even staring down at us. The full moon, against the plain black sky. Just plain. And the moonlight washed over us, illuminating our emotions more. The horizon looked more beautiful without the candles now and Saboohi shifted in her chair before standing up.

I looked at her closely as she came by my side and effortlessly picked up a chocolate bar before sitting on my lap. I wound my hand around her waist and caught her tightly. Our figures now facing the sky.

" Jahan?"

I hummed nuzzling in her arm.

" I am scared."

Her whisper made me look at her. And my heart clenched.

" Saboohi-"

I held her face and brushed a kiss over her forehead. My amber brown eyes staring into her butterscotch brown ones.

" I am too."

I confessed. And she unexpectedly smiled. And brushed a kiss over my forehead. She unwrapped the chocolate bar and took a bite before sharing it with me. And we stared at the moon for a longer time now. Saboohi leaned her head on my shoulder. Her fingers playing with the buttons of my suit jacket.

" Jahan, can you repeat that confession for me?"

She asked softly and a slow smile grew on my face. My silence made her pull back and look at me in the eyes.

" No-"

" Why?"

" Because-"

" You don't remember it?"

" No-"

" Then why?"

I leaned forward and kissed her to shut her up.

" I would only if you don't interrupt."

She nodded with large eyes and circled her arms around my neck.

" I have a new one but it's short."

She giggled and nodded her head.

" It's okay, go on."

I cleared my throat and thought for a second. I did not have any confession. I had my heart and she could have it. She could have it all. Every hook and every nook. She could have it all.

" When I look at you, I just love you. And I love you and I'm it terrifies me. It terrifies me to think what I could do for you. And I just love you. I love you that way. You feel more like home. And some place I've not been in a while. And I just love you. And I fall for you unapologetically, just like rains falls over and over and over again. And I love you. More and more and so much more."

When my lips pressed against each other to silence my words, I could not pin point who's vision was more blurred. Hers or mine. And then she did it. Cleared the fog out of my mind and smiled. She did it. She made sense. Everything she did made sense and her smile made sense and she shook her head. Blushing under my burning gaze.

" You look so beautiful."

I said, loving how her cheeks filled with more crimson and she flickered her lashes down. I reached my hand up and removed the tiara from her hair. Making her sharp eyes to glance at me. She threw fucking stars at me.

Taking the small clip away from her hair, I let her luscious hair to cascade down her back. She looked so much more beautiful now.

" I love you."

She said and I shook my head. Lighting the mood.

" Words, I need more words. A confession."

I smirked. She shook her head and leaned forward. So forward that the stars fucking blushed and our chins brushed against each other.

" I would only if you kiss me in the middle of your favourite confession line."

It was now her turn to smirk and her audacity that she smirked wickedly. I shook my head and leaned myself back on the chair. Ready to hear what she had to say. Favorite. Favorite. Favorite.

" There is my heart. And there is you. And I can hardly tell what's the difference. My heart is so full of you that I can barely call it mine, Jahan. You walk in and my heart beats differently. And I think it's just not me who is in love with you, I think my soul is in love with yours. And I just love-"

I kissed her in the middle of the sentence.

Grabbed the back of her neck and kissed her. My tongue swirled past her teeth and mixed against hers and I kissed her, stealing her breath because that breath wasn't for her to breathe but for me to steal. And I kissed her powerless, decision less, and thought less because I wanted the breath she was holding. And I kissed her because that breath belonged to me.

Her fingers were as eager as me. As they tore through my hair and around my neck. And down the front of my shirt. And up to shoulder and around my nape. Eternities passed and the moon blushed when we pulled apart.

She wasn't breathless. I wasn't breathless.

She looked kissed and beautiful. And she looked beautifully kissed.

She stood up and I stood up. Removing my suit jacket, I draped it over the back of the chair and gazed as the woman walked inside the room. My phone tinged and my eyes moved to look where it was placed. Unlocking the screen, I stared at Bazid's message. Wishing some magic would undo the context.

Faraal would be there early morning to take Saboohi. You'd be gone prolly by then. Don't worry she'd be taken good take of.

Shaking my head as if shaking away the message itself. I walked inside seeing Saboohi place the roses in a vase. I stepped on the rose petals and she turned her eyes to look at me. Some of the candles had gone off while most of them still flickered in the dark. My eyes settled on the small suitcase set near the wardrobe and my heart clenched in fear.

Saboohi's figure stepped forward and I embraced her. My hands around her neck and I broke down. She gasped not expecting the power and weight I was putting on her.

" Saboohi, I don't want to go. I don't want you to go."

I cried through hoarse and thick emotions. Feeling her hands encircle me and she rubbed my back as I held her in a life depending embrace.

" Shsh it's going to be okay. It's going to be okay, Jahan."

She cooed, like how she would do to Mohid and my heart broke more. And I nuzzled my head in her neck.

" I don't want to leave you. Please. Please."

She stiffened for a fraction of minute before rubbing my back again.

" Its going to be okay."

She kept repeating and I pulled back when I felt she wanted to pull back.

She gazed at me with glimmering eyes and smiled. And she smiled because she knew it. And because I knew it. It was bound to happen. Somethings happen suddenly. Sometimes you separate suddenly but sometimes you know it's going to happen and you'll be able to do nothing about it. And you know the fucking time when it'll happen. The time when you separate and depart. And you know it and it's no surprise instead it's just agonizing. And she knew and I knew. And she smiled.

Her spend fingers pulled me to the bed, and she lay down first whilst I stood there unmoving until she held up her arms.

" Come to my planet tonight, Jahan. Leave yours and absorb into mines. And I promise it'll be just you and me."

I snuggled down besides her. Resting my head on her pillow and she held me. Longer than anyone had ever held me. Longer than anyone had ever held me. And we talked all night. About everything and nothing. And we kissed. We kissed alot. And I kissed her in the middle of every fucking sentence. And she loved it.

And we stayed there on her planet, just like; just you and me.

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She looked beautiful sleeping.

And she looked beautiful not sleeping.

And she looked beautiful all at once and over and over.

And the sheets mashed with her beaded pearl dress and she slept. I knelt down her side and softly kissed her fingers. The sun was yet to greet and the once flickering candles had said farewells. I memorized Saboohi.

I memorized all her features.

And I kissed her fingers again before draping my jacket over my shoulder.

" We'll meet again."

I whispered my final words.

Standing up straighter. I looked at her again as if looking at her was never enough. And I looked at her some more before turning on my feet. I rolled the suitcase slowly careful not to step on the rose petals that now read, Jahan's Saboohi.

I walked to the bedroom door, turned it open

And

Left.

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