CHAPTER 15 - THE BIRTHDAY BLAST! (part-2)

MINAL'S POV :

After we finish our breakfast, tauqeer got up first to leave.

Mom asked fatty to see off him. She followed him. And so did shehryaar.

What is wrong with him?

"Shehryaar?" I called him.

"Umm?" He asked still keeping an eye on them.

"What's wrong with you?" I whispered to him.

"Wait." He said and followed them.

Mom came to me and asked, "Is everything okay dear?"

"I don't know Mom. He is acting strange. He have to understand that they're engaged." I told her.

"Hmm. I know beta. But you don't know how possessive he gets when it comes to fatty." She told and shook her head in disbelief.

I simply nodded and got back to work.

"Just take the plates. She'll do the dishes." Mom said and I nodded.

I took them all and kept in the kitchen and asked the maid to do the dishes and clean the dining table.

Today, fatty and I decided to make a dessert.

She is up there a little busy so I decided to check if all the ingredients are here or not.

Shehryaar came in and sat on the chair as the maid left the kitchen.

He was thinking something very seriously.

"Now what?" I asked him.

"Nothing." He replied.

His phone started ringing.

I read the name from far, it looked like zuhaib. Just when I came near him

He glanced at me and left.

I frowned at him.

Zuhaib? Nah! May be he has been friends with some other zuhaib.

I continued my work.

Fatty came and joined me.

"So which flavour...?" I asked her while raising both my eyebrows.

"Red velvet cake?" She suggested.

I agreed.

She took her phone to see how to make it. But i know already, because my mom made once. And it was yum.

I told her that no need to see the video. I already know how to.

She got excited.

"Okay. So...first..."

"Minal?" I was called by him.

"Umm?"

"I'm leaving to office. And i dont think i'll be here for lunch. Dont wait for me." He said while looking at his watch.

"Hah! When did i ever wait for you?" I made a obvious face.

He gave me a pissed off look.

I gave him a flying kiss. Then i widened my eyes in shock for what i did.
I didnt mean it...it just came up.

I looked at him, who was smirking.

He walked towards me with slow steps, still smirking. I turned around while sticking my tongue out.

Fatty laughed and pour water in the glass.

"Still not over with this morning?" He asked smirking. I widened my eyes. And fatty burst out with all the water out of her mouth. And was coughing loudly.

He laughed at looking at my face. I know i might be looking like a tomato right now.

"Bye." He said and left.

Heat was emitting from my face. I cant face her now. How can he say that?

Then i drank a glass full of water to calm my heart and mind.

He came back and before i push him back he came closer and kissed me on my forehead.

I gulped all the water at once.

He waved his hand while giving me a boyish grin, he walked away, and so did my heart.

My lips turned into curve.

I was replaying the moment and smiling.

Then i heard someone clearing her throat. I looked at fatty.

"He is gone. So can we?" She asked smiling.

"Yeah!" I said still smiling.

Stop smiling you idiot.

I dont think i'll. Not atleast today.

After some good minutes,

Mom and dad came told us that they are going out for lunch. And they left. So it was just the two of you.

I connected my phone to speaker. Closing all the windows and doors.

And asking maid to leave earlier.

The music was bursting out. It was too loud that fatty started dancing automatically and so did i.

*****

And after we kept the cake in the oven. We started making the cream.

And then a song played named 'Señorita' by shawn mendes and camila cabello.

"My favourite song." Fatty screamed.

'I love it when you call me señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you keep me coming for you'

I was enjoying the song when his face flashed my mind. I smiled and continued listening.

'Land in Miami
The air was hot from summer rain
Sweat dripping off me
Before I even knew her name, la la la
It felt like ooh la la la
Yeah no
Sapphire moonlight
We danced for hours in the sand
Tequila sunrise
Her body fit right in my hands, la la la
It felt like ooh la la la, yeah'

I remembered today's morning. I was totally into him.

I shook my head in disbelief. And continued to make the cream.

'I love it when you call me señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need you
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you know I love it when you call me señorita
I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave you
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you keep me coming for ya'

The cream was made. I placed in the refridgerator. The cake was done. I took and kept it inside the fridge.

'Locked in the hotel
There's just some things that never change
You say we're just friends
But friends don't know the way you taste, la la la
'Cause you know it's been a long time coming
Don't you let me fall

Ooh, when your lips undress me
Hooked on your tongue
Ooh love, your kiss is deadly
Don't stop

I love it when you call me señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need you
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you know I love it when you call me señorita
I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave ya
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you keep me coming for you

All along I've been coming for you
And I hope it meant something to you
Call my name, I'll be coming for you
Coming for you, coming for you, coming for you

For you (ooh, she loves it when I come)
For you

Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you keep me coming for you'

I just loved the song. So did she. So we put the song on repeat and she continued the dance. And i was just humming the song.

***Time skipped***

SHEHRYAAR'S POV :

I came home a little late. Every body was done eating except her.

She kinda made me apologise to her and we started eating our dinner.

"So, how was your day with fatty? All alone with her." I asked her.

"Amazing. We had a great time." She smiled wide.

"Missed me?" I asked making a cute face.

"Nah! Not even once." She just said bluntly.

I narrowed my eyes at her. She faked a smile.

We are done eating. I washed my hands. She was collecting dishes and was placing in the kitchen.

"Ah! So tired." She spread her arms wide. I came and stood infront of her.

"What?" She asked.

"I wanna have something sweet...and soft." I smirked at her.

"Really?" She asked with a smile in her face.

Is she really smiling or just pretending?

"Yeah."

"Okay wait. Close your eyes." She said in excitement that my eyes got widened in shock.

Is she serious?

"Tch! I said close..not wide." With that she covered my eyes with her palm.

I gulped and closed my eyes under her palm. She took her hand back.

I was just standing there...waiting to happen something.

But unfortunately that was something i really...really really didnt expected.

"Open your eyes." She said. I was pretty confused and opened my eyes to welcome a piece of cake.

"Suppprrriiissseee!!!" She smiled wide. I gave her a smile which was completely fake.

"Now come taste it for me." She kept the cake on the table and dragged me along. I rolled my eyes before letting her drag me.

She handed me a spoon.

I took a bite. It was delicious.

"Um. Nice. Very nice." I complimented.

She bowed to me saying thank you.

*****

MINAL'S POV :

Its already 12:00. And he's already asleep.

"Happy birthday Minal." I wished myself.

I took my phone. I knew my friends my family, my friends and my cousins...all of them wished me.

I got so happy and started thanking everyone.

Then my mamma called me. I took my phone out with me. I closed the door silently. I picked the call. We had a good talk for about 3 mins. Then she slept.

I checked my instagram. So many stories for my birthday.

I was so angry with him. I want someone to talk right now. I cant call nuha at this time of night.

I texted zuhaib asking him if he is free? And called him. I was complaining about him and that idiot was taking his side.

I almost bursted at him that he got irritated and switched off his phone.

How.dare.he? These idiots will be the death of me.

I walked inside the room and saw him sleeping peacefully.

I sighed looking at him. May be zuhaib is right...may be he will wish me in the morning and suprise me or give me a gift. Umm..may be...or may be not.

I stopped all the thoughts which will make me go all crazy and let the sleep took over me.

**********

Sunlight was disturbing my sleep. I opened my narrowed eyes to welcome his hand. He kept his hand infront of my eyes. I looked at him.

He was smiling at me. I smiled at him.

"Happy birthday." He kissed my forehead. And looked at me with hearty smile.

"Close your eyes. I have a gift for you." He said.

I got up from the bed in excitement.

"Really?"

"Yeah! Wait." He got up from the bed. He was still in his tracks. He is not going to work today? For me? So sweet of him.

"Minal? Minal?" I heard someone disturbing me.

"Minal? Its time. Wake up. You are going to miss your fajar. Its almost 5:30. "

"Minal? You are listening to me."

Wait. Fajar? I slowly opened my eyes.

"Wake up. You lazy girl. Wake up." He shooked me. I sat on the bed.

The dream replayed in my mind. I glared at him. He frowned at me.

"Whats wrong? Stop glaring at me." He said. I made a crying face.

Why god why??? Why did you give me such a dumb husband? Whyy???

"Oh sorry. I really didnt know about this. Am very sorry. You better sleep. I really dont know about this." He apologized. Uh? He apologized? But why?

"What are you doing? Why all the sorries?" I asked all confused.

"Tch! I dont know its your time."

"What time?"

"You know..." he trailed off.

"No." I said.

"Come on. Dont be shy. I know about all these...you dont have to be..." i cut him off because he is making me crazy.

"Get to the point!" I said getting all tempered.

"All right. If i really got to the point then dont blame me." He stopped for a brief second before spilling it out.

I had no idea what he is talkimg about.

"The thing you girls and every women gets after they attend...you know the stomach ache..um ..." he was going all detailed. I widened my eyes.

"Which happens every month."

"Okay stop it." I warned him.

"Well, i meant 'periods'...." i cut him off.

"Shut up! You..you are not supposes to talk about this. Okay. So better shut up." I bursted at him.

"I told you. Dont asked me get to the point and dont blame me if i really get to the point."

"Okay. My fault. Forgive me."

"Alright. Now go back to sleep." He said.

I got up from the bed. I stepped inside the washroom.

I did my ablution after cursing him.

I stepped out and placing the mat in his back. I started praying.

I was done with my prayer. I saw him waiting for me to finish.

"What?" I asked.

"I kinda...have some doubts about this." He said.

"And you think am gonna clear 'em?"

"Anhan!"

"You wish."

"I mean is it really painful?" He asked. And he looked like a total idiot to me.

"Does it really matter to you?" I asked getting irritated.

"Yeah!" He answered so obvious.

"Why? You are a girl? Or something name 'The other'?" I bursted at him.

"Tch! None of them. I asked because...if you are in pain..."

"Oh come on! Stop it. I cant believe am having this conversation with a guy. Urgh."

"And that guy is your husband. You are not supposed to hide anything from him and you are supposed to tell him everything." He said.

I was already on the bed.

"Huh! You wish." I said and i covered myself with the blanket.

*********

"Here it is." He came with a cake.

We both are dressed and was on a date.

We did the cake cutting. And he took my gift and it was wrapped.

He handed me. And asked me to open it right now. And i happily unwrapped it to see...a what???

A pad???

And i woke up. To see him trimming his beard.

"Assalamualaikum. How come you are awake this early? Its 8:30 by the way." He asked getting suprised.

Oh! I suprised him. But he didnt. Because he dont remember it. Dumbass!

"Wake me at 8:45." I told him.

"Okay." He said and continued his singing which was very horrible and was disturbing my sleep.

"Can you please stop that? Taylor swift!" I gave him a taunt that he sounded like a girl.

"Alright. Shawn mendes." He said.

"Ah! How i wish...i was married to him. Atleast i'd be happy." I murmered to myself a little loud.

"Umhm. I see. Well, if you were married to him. You'd say the same thing. Womens are upto no good. They dont thank for what they've. They ask for more." He ended his sentence which i completely ignored.

" Actually you know what? He would never agreed to marry you. I mean look at you, You dont match his level. You are not his type."

"Whats his type?" I asked still sleeping.

"Camilla cabello." This made me sit up.

"Yeah! That old lady. I dont know what he saw in her? I mean she is older than him. How can they ever match? This relationship is just temperary. This isnt permanent."

"Whatever i dont care. 10 mins left for you."

I quickly slept. But i couldnt sleep.

I got up from the bed.

I grabbed my things and went for a shower.

*****

I came out from the washroom. I saw him digging his head into the laptop with a serious expression on his face.

I glared at him. Like seriously? He don't remember my birthday? I shook my head in disbelief and started drying my wet hair.

My mind was getting out of control. I was just wondering of how good I'll feel if I squeeze his head in between of laptop. Then small laugh left from my mouth wondering what'll be his expression.

"What are you smiling at?" He asked. I looked up at him. He already switched off his laptop and was simply sitting looking at me.

"Nothing much. Actually none of your business." I faked him a smile and continued my dressing up.

He watched me like an idiot.

"Okay. Am leaving for work. And I'll be back in an hour."

"Why?" I asked him just after he finished his sentence.

"What?" He asked.

"Is there something special? Any special events?" I thought that if I asked he would think about it and will definitely remember.

"Yes. Today is Sunday. I was meeting somebody so I've gotta go." He said.

I faked him a smile.

"Allah Hafiz. Don't ever come back. Nobody is waiting for you. Alright. Go ahead." I pushed him outside the room and closed the door.

I took a deep breath and relaxed my mind.

I got all ready and stepped out of the room. Ran downstairs. I see nobody.

I think everyone is still sleeping. Because today's climate is so cloudy and It already feels like it's evening. And it's lightly raining outside. And the home was so bright because all the lights were on.

Such a beautiful climate, So I thought to just walk around the house.

I was about to sit in the sofa. When I see a small note.

It said, "Don't. Walk a little more."

I looked here and there. Is this shehryaar? I smiled at the note and took it with me. This is definitely him. That's why he acted like he don't remember my birthday this morning. Because he wanted to give me a suprise.

I walked a little more. I see an another note sticked on the door. I quickly took it.
It said , "Hey! Beautiful. Sorry for troubling you but just a little more."

Then just a little walk then I near back yard. There was a note stung on the door on the back yards door.
It said, "Please Go ahead."

I stepped out in the back yard.

I got to see the rain which is falling in pin drop silence. And the cool breeze was making me feel so happy.

And What I saw was a big size of chocolate cake in which , 'Happy birthday my love.' was written. Those words were giving me goosebumps all over my body.

This doesn't sound like him. He is different now but in a good way.

And there was a bucket of roses. Roses? He don't know how much I hate roses? I think he don't. I left the bucket there and took the cake inside.

I entered the hallway but it was dark. There was no lights on. I was confused. But I can see the directions because of back yards light.

I kept the cake on the table which was beside me. And I walked to check the lights. I was walking when someone's foot came in-between and I tripped but a strong arm hold onto me preventing from the fall.

First image came to my mind was him. But I don't know why I didn't feel right. So I pushed the person away. Thats when all the lights turned on.

And everybody screamed, "Happy birthday!!!!!" There was fatty , dad and mom standing there holding a cake. I didn't see him. I turned to see Tauqeer smiling at me. I don't know why but I got a scared of him. He was just inches away from him.

So he was the one who hold onto me. Thank god I pushed him away before any one sees me with him.

I was all scared. And mumbling to myself when fatty came and hugged me tight wishing me a happy birthday.

I hugged her back tight, less in excitement and much in fear.

She broke the hug and asked, "Bhabi are you fine?"

"Am fine. Thank you, fatty." I smiled at her. I was feeling much better after hugging her.

Mom and dad wished me too. This made my day. When Tauqeer came to wish me, his face expression scared me the most. He was smirking so bad at me.

He forwarded his hand for shake hand saying, happy birthday. I stammered and hesitated at first for hand shake then did.

"Now. Let's cut the cake." Dad said while rubbing both of his hands.

"Where is shehryaar?" I asked fatty.

"Bhai, may be on his way to home." She said. I faked her a smile. And turned to cut the cake.

When, "You're not supposed to cut the cake with out me birthday girl." I can feel from his words that he is smiling right now. It felt so peaceful to hear his voice. As if I wasn't afraid of anyone anymore.

I turned to him with a smile on my face. He walked towards to me with a bright smile on his face.

He stopped Infront of me and whispered, "Happy birthday wifey." With a wink. I smiled at me, so did he.

Then "Ahem! Ahem! If you're finished then. Can we?" Fatty asked. He made a irritated expression to her. She faked a smile at him.

I laughed at them and turned around.

I took the knife in my hand and was about to cut the cake when his hand covered mine and we cut the cake together. I just can't stop smiling.

I cut a piece of cake and I made mom eat first then dad then fatty. Every body took their bowls for cake so I served everybody one by one. And I asked fatty to give Tauqeer also. And she did.

I took 2 bowls of cake for me and him.
Mom and dad sat together. Fatty and Tauqeer was also sitting together but there was awkwardness between them.

We two sat together and I handed him his bowl. He thanked me.

"I thought you forgot my birthday." I told him still smiling.

"Actually I did. Fatty reminded me." He said. I got so angry that I almost snatched his bowl from him. But he hold it tight.

"Just kidding Yaar. How can I forget my wife's birthday." He said and let him have his cake. While giving him a glare.

We continued eating.

*****

We had a great family time together. We ordered the lunch in swiggy and we had lunch together. Then Tauqeer left.

We had fun. Dad and shehryaar was making fun of women and their tantrums and indirectly pointing on us. Fatty and mom was reminding them their stupidity they did in the past. And the conversation led childhood memories to in-laws desi rules and all. Which almost led to a fight but fatty and shehryaar handled it well by changing the topic and stopped them from the fight.

It was almost 4:00. Everyone was back to their rooms. Fatty said she is going to sleep. Mom and dad decided to go over their old neighbours place because they're sick.

I was also thinking of sleeping for sometime but guess what. He asked me not to.

"But why? " I asked him.

"Because we have to get ready in an hour."

"Ready for what?" I gave a lazy look
"Suprise." He beamed.

"Oh come on shehryaar!" I whined.

"You don't like surprises?" He questioned.

"I love surprises but I get so curious and that kills me." I whined.

"Tch! Tch! Tch! Can't help you." He made an helpless expression.

"Fine don't. But Just lemme sleep for an hour." I pleaded.

He looked at the clock for a brief minute.

"38 mins left." He said bluntly.

"You!!!" I glared at him.

"37." He said again. And I quickly slept and covered myself with the blanket.
But he pulled away.

"What???"

"If you slept covered then there is no way you are going to get up."

I ignored him and covered myself again. And he pulled again.

I turned to glare but he announced "36."

*****

"Can you just tell me where are we going?" I asked him.

"Nope. You Just get ready." He said and got up from the bed. He was all ready. He was looking 'woah'.

He left the room. I wasn't ready yet. I don't know if the dress am going to wear is nice or not. What if I get over dressed? He will laugh at me.

I've to decide. I walked up to the closet. I searched for a simple and beautiful dress.

Here we go. I got this peach colour dress with some simple and delicate work on it.

Oh! I remember I got the matching pair of earrings for that. And the bracelet that he gave me on our wedding day. This will be perfect.

I wore my dress, which was a little fitting for me. Should I just change? But I don't have any other options to wear.

I think I should just start my diet again.

I was wearing my earnings when he came in.

"Beautiful." He said. I turned to look at him in much suprise that he complimented me. But unfortunately he didn't. He was looking at the the box in his hand.

What is it?

"What is that?" I asked.

"Um... it's a beautiful gift." He said and showed me. It was a beautiful diamond necklace.

"Beautiful!" I said and looked at him smiling. He smiled back.

"May I?" He asked.

"You may." I smiled at him.

He picked the necklace and placed it on my neck.

"Thank you. It's beautiful." I thanked him for such a beautiful gift.

"Hahaha! Your welcome but this isn't my gift. It's mom's and dad's." He said.

"Oh! Are they back?" I asked him.

"No. They have to go somewhere else also." He said.

"So. You ready?" He asked.

"May be...not." I said.

"Come one. We are going to be late."

"5 minutes."

*After 5 minutes*

"How do I look?"

"You look great. Let's leave now." He said in hurry and dragged me with him.

We sat inside the car and he drove away.

He was riding it so fast.

"Are we going to watch a movie?"

"No."

"Then why are we in such a hurry as if we are going to miss it or something."

"Stop guessing now. You'll now it..like in a minute."

I shrugged my shoulder.

*After 15 minutes*

He drove me to the darkest place I've ever seen.

"Where are we?"

"Stop guessing it minal."

"It's just am a little curious about it..you know!"

"Little? A little? Who are you kidding? Yourself ?"

I glared at him.

"Okay. Now don't start a fight here for god sake."

"Am fighting with you?"

"Tch! Okay. Fine. Am sorry. Now can we???"

We headed towards darkness.

"Watch out. There are stairs." He said as I stopped walking.

"I can't see anything." I was holding his hand tight.

Then suddenly a spot light fell on me. I searched for him. He was just smiling at me. And nodded his head saying please go ahead.

I  went ahead. He was walking beside me. Then some seconds later. When he clapped twice. And the brightness came in.

It was beautiful. It was a beach side place. They were holding curtains all over the area. And they let it fall.

I was just discovering the place. When I heard some one litting the candles. I turned to see him slowly litting all the candles. It turned into the most beautiful place.

I've never been in such a place nor did I ever imagined that I'd be.

He came and stood beside me.

"It's a very beautiful place shehryaar." I expressed my mind.

"I know. I Just love this place too. It's like happiest place for me." His smile was beaming and he took a deep breath.

"Happiest place?" I asked.

"Yeah! For me. I've been here for like a millionth time. This place brings peace to my soul. Whenever I felt burdened or  wants to get rid of this whole life problems. I'd come here. I feel so special here." He was expressing his heart out. And I was just lost in his honesty.

"But I never took anyone here nor did I ever thought of bringing someone here except you." He said and looked into me.

"And I'd always plan to lit candles for you and have a dinner here with you. Then take a walk around here." He was looking more handsome then ever before. I was just staring at this person like it's been a while.

"But I..." I cut him off and "Thank you so much shehryaar. I too feel so special here." I smiled whole heartedly at him.

"I knew it. You'll definitely love this place." He looked so happy.

"Come let's eat." He dragged me into the Centre where there was a small dining. With an empty table only the candles.

He pulled the chair for me and I sat thanking him. And he bowed. I laughed. He came and sat Infront of me.

Wow! This is my first time having a candle light dinner with a beautiful person in a beautiful place and in beautiful time.

Hah! You're too much minal.

"So..do we have to order our dinner now?"

"No. It's already ready." And he gave someone a missed call.

And in seconds, Four waitress came in and kept the dishes and walked away.

All the dishes were my favourite.

"How do you know that these are my favourites?"

"Really? I didn't know about it." He acted.

"Stop it. I know you might have asked someone. Who???"

"Noo. I didn't." He acted like so real.

"Hah! I so am gonna guess this person myself. You don't need to tell." I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Stop guessing already. Let's eat."

We started by the starters first.

"Umm.. delicious!" I complimented.

*After 30 minutes*

"Dessert?"

"Fine by me." I smiled.

"Wait a second."

He gave another missed call.

And then a waitress came and served us and walked away.

"Cheesecake???" I asked in excitement.

"Hmm."

"How do you know I love this?"

"Ah! I know but trust me I DID NOT ASKED ANYONE. Okay?"

"Something is fishy." I doubted him. He chuckled and we continued enjoying our dessert.

After we are done eating. I checked the time. It's almost 10:00 already.

"Am so full. Let's take a walk." He suggested. I agreed.

We ran downstairs and went to the back side of the room, the beach side.

We walked for a while. It was very nice. A slow breeze was there all the time maintaining a balance of our mood between heart and mind. Both were on the same track. Thinking about same thing with a bright smile on our faces.

Then we sat on the small chair with no back.

"Have you watched the animated movie 'tangled'?" I asked him.

"Yeah! A long time ago."

"You know what's the most beautiful part in that? Those lanterns. They were amazing. I don't know if those lanterns exists? Once my friend said that it does. I really wish that I'd see them in real." 

I heard him laugh.

"I know you don't believe that exist. But some people does okay. So don't laugh. Who knows? It might. Huh?" I was embarrassed.

Why? Why do you have to tell him that. You idiot. You might have looked like a total kid to him. Stupid.

"I didn't say that. You don't know if I believe or not. You even don't know that I too liked those lanterns or not."

"You too like them?" I asked in excitement.

"Noo." He bluntly replied. I glared at him.

I turned to my position.

"Wait a second. I've to attend this call." He said and walked away.

"Shit! shit! shit! Why can't you just shut your mouth and sit? Always have to act stupid. He definitely will make fun of me sometime. Such a cruel person he is." I murmured to myself.

Suddenly my phone rang. I opened my bag and took my phone out. It was him.
Where is he?

I picked the call. "Where are you?"

"Am right behind you." He said.
Then why is he calling me. I turned to see him holding those lanterns.

I widened my eyes in suprise.

I kept the phone aside and ran towards him.

"How...how..I mean how did you?"

"Happy birthday." He smiled.

"Thank you so so soo much. I mean this is so amazing. How did you do that?"

He just makes me so happy.

"Let's lit them." He said.

"Okayyy." I said in excitement. He handed me one.  He was holding the other two.

"But we don't have a liter. " I said. When he took the liter out of his pocket

"Do you smoke?" I glared at him.

"Oh come on. I don't. I bought it just to lit them. Stop doubting on me." He got irritated.

"Oh sorry sorry." I apologized.

"Let's lit them there." He eyed me.

We both walked. I hold it for him and he lit them. But before flying them away. I took some pictures of us with those lanterns.

The first that he lifted, in that it was written 'Happy'.

I looked at him. I was sooooooo sooooooo happy that I can say that this is best birthday I ever had.

In the second,it was written 'birthday'

I was expecting 'minal' in the third lantern. But it was 'My life'. My eyes turned glassy looking at those words.

He asked me to hold three of them together and he captured so many pictures.

And I asked him to do the same.

"But it isn't my birthday."  He refused.

"Tch! Do as I say." I demand him.

And he did what I said. 

I took some pictures of him.

And then we flew them one by one.

Then I took the pictures of them flying away. It was looking beautiful.

I saw him smiling at me.

"Am your life?" I smirked at him.

"Ah! I said to write wife. He might have heard it wrong." He said scratching his eyebrow.

I walked towards him. And stood Infront of him maintaining some distance between us.

He looked at me.

"Thank you so much shehryaar. This is the best birthday ever. I never thought you'd do something like this for me. I loved it." We were just smiling at each other when he,

"And am really looking forward to see how much you love this? And how are you going to thank me? I don't want to hear those thank yous. You know what I mean." He smirked.

I rolled my eyes at him.

"Why do you always have to end up there?" I was about to turn back when he hold both of my hands and jerked into him. He hugged me. And I was just strucked in this position.

I can hear his heartbeats fastening. And so was mine.

"Thank you for being born." He said. I laughed and hugged him back.

"And this is the first time you're hugging me." He said. I widened my eyes and pushed him but he didn't back off. He laughed.

"Back off. Leave me." I tried to push him but he didn't event budge.

"Who told you to hug me back? Now please continue." He laughed.

"Tch! " His phone rang.

I laughed. His grip was little loosened and I escaped.

"Oye!!!" He screamed. I laughed.

He glared at me and attended his call.

*After 15 minutes*

We sat inside the car and he drove away.

"Who was the person on the phone?" I asked him.

"Such a disturbance." He said irritatingly.

"Whoo?"

"My friend. He was asking me to video call him because he wanted to wish you. I said you're sleeping and disconnect the call."

"You liar. Why would you do that?" And he got another call.

"Hello." He attended the call.

"Oh! Walaikumassalam. How are fine?"

"Am good alhamdulillah. What's up?"

"Sorry. Where?" His expression changed.

"Oh! When is that?" He was looking a little sad.

"Ah! No. She didn't tell me about it." He looked at me with a serious expression.

"Hmm. Yeah! Okay." He faked a smile. And disconnected the call.

"Who was that? What I didn't tell you?" I asked him. And he clenched his teeth and I can see that clearly. I got scared.

"Tauqeer. He told me about the plan you both made and didn't even bother to tell me." He got angry.

"Tch! Such a cheater he is. He asked me to not to tell you. And there he goes." I said in disbelief.

"So that's how it is. He asked you not to tell me and he said himself? Who are you kidding?" He asked.

"Shehryaar. Am serious. He really asked me not to tell you. Am not lying to you here."

"Really? Then why would he ask me why the hell you didn't tell me about it?" He was almost shouting at me. And he was riding the car in full speed

"He might have forgotten about it. That he..." He cuts me off and "Enough! Let's just not talk about it. Okay?" He said.

"You don't believe me. Do you?" I asked him expecting him to reply that he do but ...

"Does it even matter now? You didn't tell me anything. But you want me to tell you everything. Huh!"

Something badly broke inside me. I remained silent. So that's how my birthday ends. I thought as my eyes turned glassy.

Assalamualaikum!

How was the birthday blast?😈

Hope you liked it.

- mrs.shehryaar -