Humsafar (Update on Pg 22) (Pms Sent) - Page 16

She was admiring him from the past half an hour. Looking at him and adoring him more. There was a certain kind of peace on his face. She loved that peace on his face...he looked so innocent and sweet. She sighed at the thought of how fate has snatched that peace out of their lives...they were so happy and all of a sudden fate played its trick on them. She sighed at the thought of how painful that night was for her. As she leapt forward to crease his face she saw Asher moving and quickly moved towards her side. Asher smiled as he has seen her advancing towards but putting on an innocent voice he inquired.

"Khirad...jag rahi ho kya?"

"Wo...wo main pani pene ke liye uthi thi."

"Tabiat tou theek hai na?"

"Ji main theek hoon...sorry apki bhi neend kharab ki."

"Koi baat nahi...ab jaldi se so jao subah humein niklana hai."

Khirad just nodded with an embarrassed look on her face. Embarrassed specifically not because of getting caught admiring her husband but because of lying. She is not a liar but at this point in time she also could not admit to the fact that she was actually admiring him. Gathering courage she looked behind only to find a peaceful Asher fast asleep. She heaved a sigh of relief. Thank God he was sleeping because this time around it would have been difficult to make him understand.

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"Khirad jaldi karo der ho rahi hai." Asher's eagerness was vivid in his voice. He wanted Khirad to enjoy the moments with him. He just wanted her to be happy.

"A rahi hoon Asher."

As she came out of the changing room time stood still. Asher could n't keep her eyes off her. She was adorned in a light blue coloured curidaar with dupatta hanging on her shoulder. Her hair were rolled in a towel while a few curls dropping on her face. Ethereal beauty!! Words were less to praise this beauty standing in front of him. With a simplistic touch of innocence and delicacy. He owned this beauty...yes he did.

Asher's gaze made Khirad's cheeks turn into a shade of crimson red. She lowered her gaze to hide her blush. Ah his stare!! He came near her and wiped off the sweat on her forehead that was formed due to his intense gaze. She looked at him with love in her eyes. Yes...that was it. It was only pure love. He told her to be quick while he would check the car again. To make sure that everything was perfect. Although he did all the required things but still he wanted to be sure.

As he moved out of the room, Khirad turned to her dressing table and shyly looked in the mirror recollecting their beautiful moment. Asher didn't have to do anything extra to make her feel special...all she needed was his love and care. She admired the way he was staring at her as she combed her long hair.

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As Asher was moving the luggage out a very familiar voice called him out. He wanted to avoid all types of arguments at this time but he was sure that his mother would not allow him to.

"Wah ji chup chup kar ghar se bhagne ki tayaari ho rahi hai aur humein kabar bhi nahi." Came the taunting remark of Fareeda.

"Bhaag nahi rahe bas kuch dino ke liye Karachi se bahir ja rahe hain." Asher said curtly.

"Aur batane ki zaroorat bhi pesh nahi ayi?"

"Apne konsa apne bete aur bahu ko yun saath jata dekh kar khush ho jana tha jo apko batate." Asher didn't wanted to be rude but Fareeda forced him to be so.

"ASHER!! Kya saari tameez bhool aye ho?"

"Mummy please mujhe apse koi behas nahi karni. Aap please jayein yahan se."

Saying so he turned away and turned back only to collect his mobile when he saw her. She was standing behind Fareeda but was at a safe distance. He smiled at her to which she smiled back. Khirad came forward and stood next to him. Yes, that was her rightfully place. Asher felt as if he had a right on her once again. Ah. It felt so good.

The smile on her face was so enchanting. Thought Asher as he drove towards the airport. On the passenger seat sat his lawfully wedded wife who was happy to be out of the mess. They would be together spending some quality time with each other. What else does she want? She only wanted that...respect and love. As she thought about it the scene flashed across her mind when she had a conversation with her father-in-law.

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"Mujhe apne liye koi ameer-o- kabeer shauhar nahi chahiye tha mamu...bas izzat chahiye thi."

That day she hated to be known as Mrs.Asher Hussain. She was being called by that name only for the world. She had little interest in the man who was made her husband that too by force. What an irony. She was now the wife of a well known business tycoon who had everything for her except respect. And she needed only that. Her self respect..her ego everything was at stake had Asher not given her that edge their relationship might have been long broken. Surprisingly, they had nothing in common. In fact there was no conversation that took place between them in that room. It was as if two strangers have been made to live together forcefully. Khirad's awkward in that man's company who was her husband was clearly seen ...not only because they were mere strangers but because she knew how her husband judged her. Seeing her in a simple dress with her head covered and lips sealed...he thought she was illiterate and of not her standard.

Standard? Ha what was his own she thought that day. He would get many women on his one demand and surely he might deserve a lot of them. But Khirad was sure that she wasn't one of them. His bizarre behavior towards her was symbolic of the interest he had in her which was absolutely zero. Nothing grew between except for silence.

His standards were high, of course! It did hurt her. The conversation that Asher was having with his friend when Khirad came by to call him crushed her heart badly. After that she had this conversation with her father in law who was also her uncle that he did wrong to accept her mother's request to get her married with an unknown man, named Asher. Perfectly mismatched. As they say.

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The horn of the car brought Khirad back from her from her thoughts. He looked at him and smiled proudly thanking Allah, her mom and her uncle for making that decision. They were not perfectly mismatched rather they were perfectly brought together by destiny. They have to be together till their breaths hold onto each other.That is the reason that once again they were united. Khirad got injured from his car...what if she got kidnapped or worse murdered? She shrugged her head on that thought. But the present reality cannot be any better. Where Asher is on a mission to get Khirad back and she is trying to give him...them...their relationship a chance. Which it truly deserves. Asher cannot betray her now...he cannot fail to trust her. Never. This time if he does then it will not only break Khirad but also their relationship will have nothing to look forward too. She knew she won't regret it this time. She has to live this life with him to make it better. A bright future is awaiting for them. In the real sense. It will be him...their baby and she. A perfect family.

As she smiled to herself Asher stared at her not wanting her to stop the beautiful smile that was on her lips but he had to as they had reached the airport and they need to board their flights. He called her out slowly and she immediately replied as if she knew that he would call any moment. Within an hour or so they were in their planes boarding the flight for Islamabad. Asher didn't want Khirad to wait for any longer so they completed all the formalities quickly and didn't have to wait much for their flight. Asher wanted to fill Khirad's heart with all the happiness in the world. She meant everything to him after all he loved her dearly. No mistakes now. He reminded himself as Khirad and he sat on their respective seats.

The journey had been really exciting for both Asher and Khirad as post marriage this was their first vacation spot and they both wanted to enjoy it from the beginning till the end. There had been with an aged couple sitting next to them in the plane who couldn't resist but praise Asher and Khirad. They gave loads of blessings to them and wished for them a very happy future. They narrated their own stories of how their relationship survived after trying to just in their new life. They were still young at heart and so Asher and Khirad felt jubilant while having a chat with them. They saw their own replica in them as their story had been more or like the same as theirs. As they came out of the airport the fresh and cool breeze made them alive. The beauty that the capital held in its self was unparalleled. Such a majestic city. It was crafted beautifully by the architects. An entire city existed in between those beautiful Margala hills. Khirad was in awe admiring the beauty around her when Asher surprised her by letting her in "their" car. Asher had already asked for a car with a driver before their arrival who would take them to their hotel and would make them tour Islamabad.

" Maine kabhi socha nahi tha...yeh sab..." Khirad spoke as the car zoomed onto the road.

"Maine bhi nahi..." Asher gave her a welcoming smile.

"Thank you." Khirad was literally stunned and all she could say was a "thank you".

"Iski zarorat nahi hai...bas enjoy karo. Main tumhein hamesha khush dekhna chahta hoon." Khirad had no idea what that thank you was to him. He was elated.

"Ab tou apke saath bas khush hi rehna hai mujhe." Saying so she put her head on his shoulder while he enveloped her possessively. He had every right to.

After an hour when Asher saw that Khirad was relaxed from the tiring journey he ordered some food. As he need to take care of her and make sure that she takes her medicines on time. Medicines. Oh crap. He still had to confess it to her that he purchased some medicines for her. Basically vitamins. He gathered the courage after rehearsing a lot in the washroom. He stood beside her and cleared his throat that made Khirad look at him.

"Asal mein wo..." As began there was a knock on the door and he heaved a sigh of relief. Well, it was a relief for the time being but he knew he had to tell her about it. After having lunch. Khirad went to the terrace to have some fresh air. She had always been a nature lover. The breeze that blowing across was making her feel so fresh...so alive. Somehow the weather gave her an indication of the pleasant turn that her life is going to take.

There was something that made her happy. Maybe it was the weather...but no it wasn't. The happiness came within her. Something made her ecstatic about her current situation. She began to think that what it could be. Then realizing what it was she smiled widely. It was him of course. Asher. His company...affection...care and above all love made her feel special. Really special. Allah has made them for each other. No matter what happened in the past the truth of the matter was that they were living this moment with each other. Just the two of them.

"Umm...Khirad?" Asher spoke breaking the chain of Khirad's thoughts.

"Ji."

"Actually kuch baat karni thi."

"Haan bataein na."

"Wo...asal mein baat yeh hai ke..."

"Asher sab theek tou hai na?" Her heart sank at his hesitation. Nothing bad can happen not least now when she thought that everything is at peace.

"Koi fikar wali baat nahi hai Khirad wo bas..."

"Phir kya hua?"

"Tumhari dawai."

"Huh?"

"Asal mein maine doctors se tumhare liye kuch vitamins aur calcium liye thay. Mian koi risk nahi lena chahata tha."

Saying so he looked down embarrassed at his situation. Khirad looked at him only to find him fidgeting with his hands. She had tears in her eyes with a beautiful smile plastered on her lips. He had a clean heart and he proved it yet again. He cared for her. Loved her. He was making every moment of her life blissful. Totally loveable. She moved closer to him and made him look at her. Cupped his face..."itni mohabbat na karein ke main apki qarz dar ho jaun.." Saying so she hugged him tight. Making a promise never to let me him go even if he wanted to. He hugged her back telling her that he never would let her go even if she wanted to.

There were tears in their eyes...tears of joy...of being united again that too in the real sense. Ah!! It was a moment of ecstasy. A moment of fulfillment. They looked perfect as they embrace each other. It was as if their love has been perfected. No words in the world could describe that moment not even the two experiencing its joy.

Although it was just a small gesture of care but for Khirad it meant everything. She was dying to see this sincerity...this commitment and this amount of love from the man she loved dearly...her husband. As for Asher he needed nothing but just a hug from his wife that would urge him to go on with his mission. The mission of wooing his love...his Khirad back. He would continue making her feel special. She was special,indeed. He couldn't believe that he was the one who had actually rejected the offer to marry Khirad at first. How stupid he was. He thought and nodded.

"Qarz dar tou main ho jaun ga Khiard agar tum esi tarah is mohabbat ko apnati rahi." Khirad looked at him and both smiled. A smile of contentment. Finally things were working up for them as they wanted. Destiny definitely gave them another moment of love to cherish for their lifetimes.

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