Under The Light Of Thousand Stars

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Romantic Sprinkles+Shining Mischief+Overloaded Cuteness and Lots of Love 

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Some days after the Epilogue

Shahwar

"Ya ALLAH please guide us on the right path and keep the evil away from us.Ya ALLAH keep my husband safe from all evils and bless him with success on his every step.Bless him with good health and fill our lives with happiness and love.Bless Arsalan with all the happiness and never let any trouble come to him.Fill my family's  lives with happiness and may our all dua's come true."

Caressing my crescent palms over my face, I stood up folding the prayer mat.My eyes momentarily cast over my husband who was under the warm covers already asleep.After coming home from praying fajr he had snuggled into the covers explaining that it was quiet cold outside.

Loosening my long dupatta, I poured some lotion on my hands before applying it.The sun hadn't greeted us yet as it was still dark outside.Sleep was nowhere near me so I sat on the bed staring aimlessly.

"Shahwar, sleep.."Salah's husky voice reached my ears as I turned to him seeing him look up to me.

"I am not sleepy."I whispered brushing his back from his forehead.

"Why not?"He asked rubbing his eyes.

"I don't know.."I trailed off getting under the blanket.The warmth seeped through my skin as I placed my head on my pillow.

"I have to tell you something."The man muttered as he wrapped his arm around me.

"Uhm hmm.I am listening."

Nuzzling my face, he tightened his hold creating a havoc of butterflies in my stomach.He hummed pulling my body close to his.

"I'll be gone to Dubai for a week.Tgere is some office work."He said holding me.

I shot up in bed.His arms falling besides him as I narrowed my eyes at him.

"What?"I asked.

"Shahwar,I-"

"No."I stated in finality holding up my hand.

"Salah, no.You are not going.Ask Imraan to go.I won't let you go."I spoke angrily.

What the hell-This was definitely not happening.

Salah sat up too, resting his back against the headboards.Reaching towards my hand, he wrapped his fingers around mine.

"My beautiful wife, Imraan just got his first child in his arms.It would be very rude if I ask him to go-"

"Salah-"I said sadly.

"Shahwar."He spoke softly, pulling me towards himself.Leaning against his chest I breathed out deeply.

"I don't want you to go.Anyone can go its not necessary that you go besides I don't like when husbands leave their wives back home and go for business tours.I should have told you before marriage but now I am telling you business trips are not acceptable-"I rambled on but Salah's lips continuously pecking my forehead distracted me.

Lightly hitting his arm, I asked,

"Are you even listening?"

"Uhm hmm."was his response.'Fine' I muttered angrily, jutting my lower lip out.

"Aww Shahwar-"Salah said noticing the brimming tears in my eyes.

"Okay, um- how about you come with me to my business tour.And I can take you with me to Dubai."He said kissing my forehead again.This seemed to lighten my mood immediately.

"Really?"I asked leaning against his chest.

"Yes my beautiful wife, really."

Sighing in relief, I cuddled towards him.

"Um..by the way aren't the mood swings already kicking in."Detection of playfulness wasn't very hard in my husbands voice.

"Salah."I warned securing my stomach with my arm.As Salah chuckled loudly, the sound reverberating from deep within his chest.I smiled contended.This was the bestest of morning.

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The car rolled through the check post of the grand hotel and into the driveway.My lips curved into an 'O' shape as I stared at the huge fountain in the centre of the driveway entrance.

Someone opened my door and I got out.Our luggage was taken in as Salah came by my side.I smiled up at him as he looked down smiling handsomely at me.

I was one lucky woman.

"Lets go."Salah said intertwining our fingers together.The shining black marble greeted us as people walked around the main reception area.Salah went to take the suite key while I observed around.

Large crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, lightening the hotel like a ball room.People from all races and cultures wandered here and there.Some signing in while some signing out.

The lounge area was also large with ruby red comfy sofas placed all around.Indoor plants and photographs decorated the area with expensive and exquisite decorations and furniture.

Although the weather in Abottabad was cold, but here in Dubai there was a blast of heat bubble, it was warm here.

Salah came back with the keys and we made our way to our suite.Our room was on the 17th floor.Opening the white door, I stepped in first.

My eyes widened with the view from the wall length windows.Opposite to the door were wall length windows that showed the skyscrapers.The night looked more beautiful with the lights from the buildings.The living area had a sofa set where our luggage was already placed.A small kitchen area was present.The master bedroom was all white.The rugs, curtains, bed throw, pillows everything was sparkling white.

"Its beautiful."I said turning to Salah.

"You are beautiful."He stated instead making heat flood my cheeks.Moving past him, I decided to unpack our bags.

Salah went to get freshen up while I hanged his clothes.Picking out my night suit, I sat down on the bed suddenly missing Mama and Baba.They were both off to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.I hadn't even gotten a comfortable chance to properly inform them as Salah rushed everything.Yesterday morning he decided to take me with him and tonight we were here in Dubai.He was a very difficult man to understand.

"Shahwar, do you need something?Do you want to eat something? Or do you-"Salah said drying his hair with the towel.

"No."I replied for the hundredth of time.

"No, if you need something you have to tell me-"

"Relax, I am fine."I assured my husband.

"Shahwar, I have such a big responsibility right now.Mom has specially advised me to take good care of you.Baby, you know your health is the most important thing right now."

"I know.But you don't have to fret yourself mother hen."I teased pinching his cheek.

His cheeks turned pink making me burst into laughter.

As we lay in each other arms, a thought crossed my mind.

"Salah, if you were coming alone, why would you book a complete for yourself?"

After a moment of silence he answered.

"I booked this suite because you were coming with me.Simple.Otherwise I wouldn't have booked it."

Satisfied with his answer I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

Stupid Hormones.

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After the delicious breakfast we returned back to our room.Opening the cupboard I pulled out Salah's suit for his day.Turning around I frowned seeing him relax on the bed and stared at me like he had all the time of the world.

"Here, you should be getting late."I intended to hand him the hanger but he shook his head making me more confused.

"Salah-"

"Actually, you should sit down first."He said acting serious but I could notice the laughter dancing in his eyes.Sitting besides him on the bed, I asked

"Hm?"

"The thing is that-"I nodded my head giving my full attention.

"We are here for a short vacation.A post honeymoon.I don't have any business here."I gasped at the traitor.

He only smiled ear to ear.With widened eyes I stared at him.

"Salah-"

"Hmm.."He wiggled his eyebrows.

"You lied."I pointed my finger at him.

"Well-basically not because I wanted sometime with you and that morning I was just checking your reaction.Also I wanted to surprise you."He said.

My heart melted at his words.Aww.

"But everyone at home thinks you're here for business."I said looking down at my hands.

"Its okay-"

"No problem, we can call them right now and you can apologize."I smiled unlocking my phone.Video calling Ahya, I waited for her to respond.

"God, we were waiting for your call."She said as soon as the call got answered.

Everyone was sitting in the main hall back at home.Posing these goofy smiles our way.Greeting them , I turned my camera a little so that they could see Salah and me together,

"Well, Salah has something to say."

"Tell them-"I whispered to him.

"No, you tell them."He whispered back placing his head on my shoulder.

"Okay, Um- everyone Salah has no business here and we are here for a short-"Before I could complete everyone started laughing including my very handsome husband.

Wrinkling my eyebrows, I looked confused.Aunty Meena appeared on the screen.

"We know beta,enjoy your week."She said and the line went dead.

Keeping my phone aside I sat folding my arms.

"I am sorry, they knew everything from the start.Another surprise."Salah said holding his ears cutely.

"Its okay."I smiled.

"I love you Shahwar."

"I love you too."

Placing his forehead on mine, Salah wrapped me in his arms.

"I've never dated anyone.I want to date you.Take you out on fancy dinners, explore the city with you, spend my time with you.I want to make this week the most memorable of our lives."

I hummed closing my eyes not able to bear the intensity of his green eyes.

"I want to take you out for dinner tonight.Would you be my date?"

Leaning back I giggled.Pecking his nose, I responded,

"Yes, Salah Khan.I would love to go out with you tonight."

"Thank you."

"But-"I said.

"We will play this like real.So you'll have to come pick me up for dinner and no meeting before the dinner so you better get another room for yourself."I said getting up from the bed.

Salah face turned horrified.

"But baby please, at least let me stay till the afternoon."

"No."I laughed seeing him make sad faces.

"You're time is running out, grab your clothes we will meet in the evening."I said messing his hair.

"This is not fair."He pouted.

"Dear husband, everything is fair in love."

As he grabbed his clothes, he kissed my head before walking out.Once the door closed behind him, I freaked out.

Ya ALLAH

Ya ALLAH

Jumping in anxiety I tried to calm myself.Deciding to shower first I rushed inside the washroom.Taking a relaxing shower, after about an hour later I stepped inside the room.

My heart raced at the excitement of tonight's dinner.Rumaging through the casual clothes, I tried to find a fancy dress but found none.

Scratching my neck, I sat down defeated.What should I wear?Salah would be so disappointed.I should have packed something nice.I should have at least-

Ahya

A bulb in my mind brightened.Picking up my phone I dialled her number.

"Already missing me?"She asked.

"No.Not at all.I need your help Ahya."

"Shsh.Calm down, what happened?"

"Salah wants to take me out for dinner but I don't have anything nive to wear-"

"shahwar, calm down.You have just the perfect dress to wear."She said confidently.

"No.I don't have anything good enough-"

"Go check your black hand-carry."She instructed.Unzipping, I rummaged through the clothes.

"Still the casuals-"

"Look under all the clothes."Emptying the luggage bag I found a plastic bag.Opening it black greeted me.Pulling out the clothe I found the most beautiful saree.

"Oh my ALLAH, Ahya you are a gem."
I stated.

"That I am.Consider the saree as a gift from my side.And yes, you will find matching sandals in the hand-carry too."

"Okay thanks."

After instructing me how to pin the saree we said our goodbye.Time was running out and still so much was left.Before getting dressed I decided to clean the mess I created in the bedroom.

Two hours later, I stood before the mirror, pinning the saree properly.Draping the long side over my shoulder I inhaled a deep sigh.Looking in the mirror, the saree looked completely beautiful.

Made from the finest of clothe and net it looked exquisite with the golden contrast.The blouse covered the right amount of skin, the light embroidery of golden thread ran around the boat- shaped neckline.The three-quarter sleeves had light embroidery that covered all over.At the back of the blouse hung golden and black fancy tussle that only added more to beautifulness.The drape coming across my shoulder was made of sheer black net with embroidery on the borders.

The saree was not too fancy just the right amount of formal and the best for a dinner date.My makeup wasn't heavy either.My eyes were dusted with eyeliner and light smokey makeup and finished off with blush and red lipstick.

Wearing the black matching sandals I strapped them seeing the clock strike eight in the evening.Giving myself one final glance, I decided to fixed my loose bun.Starightening my hair I had pinned them in a loose bun.Unsatisfied, I pulled the pins out letting the strands to fall down my back.

Yes!

Satisfied, I turned off the lights just when someone knocked on the door.Walking in saree wasn't easy with high heels but nonetheless I did my best.

Inhaling in a large breath, I asked,

"Who is it?"

"Your prince."A husky voice replied with impatient knocks.I smiled but nervousness was doing wanders to my body.With shaking hands I unlocked the door.

Closing my eyes tightly I pushed the door open.There before me stood Salah Khan dressed in a fine black suit with a black bow-tie.His dark hair jelled back.The black colour making his green eyes stand out more.

With widened eyes we stared at each other like teenagers.

"You look more than beautiful."Salah was the one to speak first making me blush brightly, the heat flooded my neck and ears too.

"Thank you."I whispered softly shyly.

"Oh Zaalime, you're killing me."He said running his hands down his face.I bit my lower lips not knowing what to do next but I didn't need to fret over because Salah locked the door before intertwining our arms together not before kissing my palm.

Passing through the lobby and lounge area we came out on the main entrance.A black car waited for us at the entrance and like a gentleman Salah was he helped me sit in the car.
At the last moment Salah decided to drive himself and soon we were on the busy roads.

"So what do you want to eat?"

I thought for a second but the butterflies in my stomach weren't letting me think about anything else.

"Anything-"

"uhm hmm.."

Ten minutes later we arrived outside an extravagant restaurant.Salah opened my door and helped me get out.Linking our arms again we walked inside the fancy restaurant.Salah had already reserved a table for us and so we didn't have to wait as the waited guided us to our place.

The restaurant looked quite spacious and busy.Our table had a bouquet of fresh roses already on it so as I sat down Salah forwarded them to me.

"For you."He said.

"Thank you."I whispered.Tonight I was at lost of words.The waiter brought our menus and soon we ordered.

Everything looked so nice when Salah was with me.We talked about different things but Salah wouldn't help calling me 'Zaalima' throughout the dinner.The food was very delicious, the kebabs were a die for.I was so stuffed that I had second thoughts for dessert.

Salah ordered a chocolate mousse cake so we both shared.Time passed so quickly and beautifully, I couldn't be more thankful to Allah.

After the dinner, we talked more before we decided to leave.As I buckled my seatbelts,Salah said,

"I have one more surprise for you."

"You have already given me so many what more is left."I smiled running my fingers over the roses.

"Hmm..you will see."

Soon we were back to the hotel's driveway.The valet came to take the car as we got out.I took a step forward towards the entrance but Salah stopped me.

"Come here-"He said pulling me to the backside of the grand building.The place wasn't as busy as it was before it was probably 11 now.A pathway was made in the garden as we walked deeper and deeper inside.

"Salah, where are we going?"I asked when the lights started to subside.

"Don't worry.I am here with you."He said pulling me with him.

The bushes got clearer and an artificial lake came in our view.The carpets of grass was everywhere with trees and more trees.I gasped lowly at how beautiful it looked.

Soft music was playing somewhere in the background.Salah stopped and turned towards me.

"Dance with me Shahwar."He said looking at me.

Awww Salah.

Placing my hand in his awaiting hand, I smiled.Reciprocating my action he pulled me close.My heels didn't bother me as we danced in the dark night, lighted by the stars, on the lake side.

The music didn't stop and so didn't we.Salah twirled me again and I giggled.This was the best time of my life.I tightened my hold on his shoulder and so did he on my waist pulling me more close.

Inhaling a deep breath, I placed my head in his shoulder as we swayed on our places.

"Salah, thank you for everything.Everything about tonight was very special.I am very happy."

"You are my everything Shahwar.My everything Zaalima."He said kissing my head.

My heart was contended.I was happy.Because Shahwar is made for Salah and only Salah.

"Salah"I looked up at him standing straight.His hands cupped my cheeks, his eyes filled with love that I always longed.His green eyes stared into my light brown ones.And tonight's all words gathered into a beautiful sentence.

"Salah-"

"Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars."

I didn't need to repeat because his lips descended down on mine in a blissful kiss, stealing my breath away.The butterflies now danced in my stomach.Tightening my arms around him I responded him with equal passion and intensity.

And as thousands stars gazed down at us witnessing our love,I knew we were always meant to be.

"Kiss me under the light of thousand stars."

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