*Reception*

Misha dress is above.

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First day was good if Shazia Aunty didn't take my interview. The questions she did to me like I was giving interview. It feel weird the way she ask her questions. The good thing that happens was the talk between me and Rayyan. The way he asked to prove himself was honesty. His eyes were saying he was telling truth. But I was scared what if all this turned down? What if he betray me again? I was trying my best to trust him but I couldn't.

Right now, I am in kitchen making breakfast. Mom and Uncle were in their room talking with Shazia Aunty. Fatima is studying, she come to help me but I send her back in room. Rayyan he is in room doing what I don't know.

Last night I was surprised when he tell me that he came to help me after dinner. I never heard before he help someone in kitchen. It must be so kind of miracle. When I get back in room I saw him sleeping peace fully. I had doubt if he prayed or not but he clear it out today when he woke up with me to pray Fajr and told me he prayed yesterday.

I completed my level one 'He started praying'.

Second to respect everyone. Let's see how I change this habit of him.

I finish making breakfast and call everyone to eat it. I walk upstairs in my room to call Rayyan. He was talking with someone with his back toward me.

"I know Alia but you have to do it for me... Don't worry no one know about it not even her... Okay... Thank you so much. You are the best... Yeah bye." Rayyan speak on his phone. Many questions coming in my mind. First, who is Alia? Second, what they are talking about? Did he have a girl friend? Of course, he has. I was also his girl friend when we were young but that was only for a stupid bet. I clear my throat to get his attention. He quickly turn around and look at me with wide eyes.

"W-what are you doing here?" He asked stuttering. What he mean? This is also my room and I can come here whenever I want.

"I come here to tell you breakfast is ready. Come down" I said. I was little mad right now. I turned around to walk away but he stop me.

"How long you were standing here?" He asked nervously. He didn't stutter. How long I stand here and listen what he say? Should I tell him? No. I decide to say something else.

"Just walk in. Why? You want to say something?" I lied. I know it is wrong but I want him to tell me by himself. I want him to trust me. I start trusting him. I know he never cheat on me.

"Oh. No no. Let's go everyone will be waiting for us." he said and grab my hand walking down with him. He drop my hand once we get there. We sat down with everyone and start eating. Mom made a little talk with me and tell me about today's reception. She said Shazia aunty brought a dress for me, which I have to wear today.

Everyone finish their breakfast uncle, Rayyan went to Uncle study. Fatima wash dishes while Mom takes me to Shazia Aunty room to show me dress. It was cream color with great work of silver and golden. Mom and Shazia Aunty said it looks beautiful on me. Today Shazia Aunty behaving different to me. She talk to me, sometimes smile. I don't get it. Yesterday she was like she didn't like me and today she was like she like me in their family. I am confused.

Rest of the day went slowly. We ate Lunch, Rayyan spend all day with Uncle but excused himself and pray with me. Fatima was in her room studying. Mom and Shazia Aunty in her room. I spend my day with Aunty and Mom. They tell me stories about Rayyan childhood.

In evening, its 6 pm when we start getting ready for reception. This is the event we agreed for when we were deciding everything. There will be Asif Uncle friends, Mom friends, Rayyan friends, my friends, some close family members, Dad friends and important Business clients and some of Zayan's friends and Ahmed uncle family.

I was wearing the dress Aunty gave me to wear. I put on some makeup, cream, powder, light blue eye shadows, liner, mascara, and light pink lipstick with some gloss on it. I put on my matching silver heels and do my hairs it high bun with few strands falling on sides. I wore some bangles. I was having problem putting my necklace, which Mom gave me and said it will match with my dress. Everytime I was close to lock it I missed it. Everyone is downstairs waiting for me while I was dealing with this. It was a beautiful necklace with blue and silver beads and a light blue stone in center.

"Misha everyone is waiting." I heard Rayyan voice from other side of door. I sighed heavily and tired it do it again.

"Coming" I said and give up when it didn't lock. I looked myself last time in mirror before adjusting dupatta on my head and grabbing my matching small bag. Mom told me not to wear hijab today. I open door and saw Rayyan leaning on wall against door. He was wearing a black tux with white underneath. He is not wearing a tie. He looked up and down at me. He eyes were shinning and was smiling, but frowned when he made eye contact.

"Why are you not wearing anything on your neck?" He asked frowning. I sighed and look back at dresser where I put necklace.

"I was having problem wearing it" I said with a shrugged. That's when he looked inside and grab my hand to take my back in room with him.

"May I?" He asked taking it in his hands. He looked at me and asking for permission. I was unsure to let him do it or not. If I go there without wearing it then Mom will be upset.

"Sure" I said turning around to facing my back to him. I heard him taking a breath. I was facing mirror. I looked at him but his eyes were closed. He open it back and motion me to remove my dupatta. I slowly remove it. I never show him my hairs in 3 years.

I completely remove it and let it fall on my side. He bring necklace in front of my neck and slowly lock it. I shiver ran in me, when his fingers brushed against my skin. I looked up at him and he was staring in my eyes deeply. He placed his hands on my shoulders making me shiver again.

"You looking so beautiful" He whisper. I closed my eyes and smile slightly. I could feel blush on my cheeks. He turned me around causing me to open my eyes. He leaned down and kissed my forehead. He slowly pulled back and smile. I looked at him and feel myself more blushing. His eyes held so much emotions. Relief, fear, scared and love. I don't know why he feel scared? Scared of losing me? I will never leave him again.

"Misha, I want to say something to you" He said almost whisper. I looked at him and nodded because I didn't trust my voice.

"Misha I-" he was cut it off by a knock. I heard him groaned. I was trying not to laugh at his annoyed expression. I was also feeling annoyed but looking at him making me laugh. I couldn't help but giggle. He glared me making me laugh.

"Rayyan Misha come on we are getting late" we heard Shehry voice from outside. He mumbled something about ruining the moment.

"Stop laughing Misha" he said glaring it me. I tried to recover it with cough.

"O-okay. Let's go" I said turning back to mirror and quickly adjust my dupatta back and turned to Rayyan who was still staring me. I blush slightly. I shake his shoulder. He looked at me and smile before taking my hand in his and walking out where Shehry was standing. He was also wearing a tux with white shirt underneath and light pink tie. I thought guys don't like pink color?

"Finally, where were you two?" He said in irritation. He glare at Rayyan then looked at me. He smile slightly and give me a thumb ups. I returned back his smile.

"I was helping her okay? Now can we go?" Rayyan said rolling his eyes. It was cleared he was still annoyed. Shehry looked at me and raised his eyebrow I shrugged my shoulders.

"Come on" He said going downstairs and we followed him. I notice Mom, Dad and Aunty were gone only Fatima, Shehry, me and Rayyan were left. I guess we were going in same car.

Fatima was wearing golden dress with matching golden heels. It was looking really beautiful on her. She wore light makeup, make her hairs in loosen braid. She also didn't wear hijab. I guess Mom also didn't let her wear it.

"You looking beautiful Misha Aapi" She said smiling. I smiled back at her. We left home and make sure every door was locked. Guards were outside of house and were on main gates.

We arrived there in 20 minutes. Maryam was standing outside waiting for us. She was wearing pink dress, which looks good on her. We all walked inside together. Maryam was on my side while Shehry on Rayyan. Maryam and Shehry were matching. I thought how Shehry know which color she was going to wear?

We walk in hall and feel everyone gaze of us. Fatima walked up to Mom and stood next to her facing us. Me and Rayyan walked up to carpet slowly hand in hand. We heard people saying 'Mash Allah' 'They were looking great couple' and more stuff which make me tighten my grip on his hand. I don't like people staring at me and giving me attention.

We step on stage and he make me sit first then sit next to me. I looked up to notice everything. Decorations were done with blue and pink flowers. I looked around and search for my Dad and my brother. I notice them talking with my in laws. Dad was wearing his grey suit. Zayan was also wearing his favorite black suit.

First, our families came on stage and sit with us. Mom sits next to me and Uncle sit next to Rayyan while Aunty and Fatima sit on other couches. Camera man took pictures and made video. Just like that Dad, Zayan, Ahmed Uncle family came and took pictures and gave us their blessings.

After family members of its time for teenagers to come and sit with us. I was feeling really nervous. I never do these things before. I was never used to click pictures. Rayyan take my hand in his and gently squeezed it if he could sense my nervousness. Maryam come and sit next to me while Shehry sit next to Rayyan. Some of our college friends stood behind us. Including Rayyan group friends, Zaheer, Hassan and one more. I don't mind Zaheer and Hassan come. I mind if this is only my event but they are friends with Rayyan and this is equal between both of us.

Some people from work congratulate us and give their blessings. It was time to eat dinner. Everyone moved to take it. Shehry bring food for us on stage. Looking at everyone, I can tell they were having fun.

I hope I also have fun in my new life. The life I have been dreaming for so long finally come true. I thank Allah to bless me with an amazing family (in laws) who never treat me like outsider. I thank Allah for giving me Salma Aunty as my second Mom, Asif Uncle as my second father and Rayyan as my life partner. I had enough with them.

I wish my life will be always like this.

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So, Here is an update like I promise. I hope you guys like this chapter. I try to put something different between Rayyan and Misha. What you think who is Alia? What Rayyan is talking about? Keep thinking.

I want to tell you one thing. I am updating my other book "Our Fate" slowly because all chapters I written get deleted by my stupid cousins as their payback. I am re-writing the chapters and updating soon.

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-Maddy.!