Everyone was happy for me.... when they heard about my selection for the training... I have to leave after six months... I choose this time to settle Haani's Wedding because I have to work in France for atleast two years so it won't be possible to come back in between.
It was 25th of the month and we have to attend the engagement ceremony of Zayden... Haani was busy preparing from the morning. She love these parties like Aani... I sometimes see a glimpse of Aani in my sister... I thought of Aani and gave her a vedio call....
"Hi... Aani... how are you... you are in car?"
"Yes, sweet heart.... finally you got time to call me..." she started her complains..
"Atleast I called... what about you..."
"I was busy with Tahaan... he returned to the country few days back..." she informed.
"That's great... I am having a good news for you..." I said.
"Did Yahaan proposed you... are you getting married..." she started her annoying guessing game.
"Stop guessing with your useless brain... I am going to France for training..." I informed her.
"Really.. that's great... when...?" she asked.
"In six months after Haani's Wedding.... you are coming for that no.."
"Yes, of course how could I miss that... How's Uncle and Aunt..."
"Everyone is fine... Tahaan came this time for marriage..?" I asked...
"No.. he is here only for few days... we will be getting married in the beginning of the next year" she said.
"Ok... let's meet if possible... plan a visit to City A it's not that far just a few hours drive..."
"Alright... darling... see you soon.." she gave me a wink and then I cut the call.
I started preparing for the evening. I take out the dress given by Yahaan and looked at it. it's really very beautiful evening gown embedded with crystals on hand embroidery from top to bottom... so beautiful that it can steal the lime light of the party.... I really want to steal the lime light today... I want to look great I already booked my appointment with the stylist. I want to appear in the party in a different look... so that people will remember Zumar Aafandi..as an elegant and independent lady. I never thought of dressing up so meticulously but today I want to try that. I realised from the office party that if you care for your appearance your confidence will naturally boost up... Although I am confident enough but still I want to look perfect so that no one try to compare me with their standard. I want to stand alone to show that I don't need anyone.
I informed my parents that I will reach there myself. I took my things and then went away in my car... Stylist took few hours to do my hairs and put on my makeup and then help me get dressed..At the end.she help me wear my diamond earrings and bracelet. When I looked myself in the mirror I wasn't able to recognise myself. I was looking beautiful beyond imagination. I never ever thought that I even could look so beautiful... I thanked Yahaan in my heart... who through his arrangements changed me all these years and I started giving importance to myself. And today I really felt that change. I appreciated myself whole heartedly... I wear his gifted shoes and then looked at my watch.
it's only 15 minutes before the party... I was taking my leave when my phone vibrated..
"Zumar... where are you...? We already reached the venue everyone is asking about you...?" she said.
"Mom.. I am on my way..." I informed her and then enter my car"
It took me 20 minutes to reach the venue when I came out of the parking area I spotted Yahaan...
"What are you doing here.." I called him and asked...He turned back and kept on looking at me for few minutes in daze...
"Yahaan... I am talking to you..." I came closer and hit his shoulder..
"Pretty... You look beautiful Zumar..." he came out of his daze. I looked at him with surprise. This is for the first time he appreciated me without teasing.
"Is everything alright... ? Why are you behaving abnormally...? I said.
"Zumar... you are really beautiful..." he was not in his mind...
"Yahaan I am asking you... why are you here..." I pinched his ear ..
"It hurts... leave it... it's my cousin's wedding... I told you earlier... but why are you here.." he came back to his senses...
"Mr Ibrahim invited us... we were neighbours back in city B.."
"Ok ok... let's get inside..." he took hold of my hand and went inside. Everyone in the party looked at us in admiration we both were looking great the way Yahaan was holding my hand.. gave people a perfect couple vibes.. I spotted my family and they all were waiting for me... I greeted Zayden's parents when Aunt looked me with admiration in her eyes. Although she didn't gave any praise but I could feel that... I actually steal the lime light... and Yahaan's company gave it a perfect look.
"Who is he...?" Mrs Ibrahim asked my Mom..
"He is Yahaan...Zumar's colleague and college friend..." Zayden's fiancee is his cousin..." she informed Mrs Ibrahim as I already told her why Yahaan is with me...
"Guess who..." someone from behind closed my eyes with her hands..
"Aani... you are here... why didn't you inform me that you are coming here..."
"I wanted to give you a suprise visit... but it's you who actually surprised me... with your appearance..." she looked at me with admiration..
"Zumar... you are incredibly beautiful.. today.. you steal the lime light with Yahaan.." she teased me...
"Yahaan... I think I am falling for you..." Aani said to him.
"Oho.. beautiful... it's my honour.." he joined her.
"Tahaan... control your girl... you will loose her" I said to Tahaan....
"I can't control her... only you can help me..." he said smiling.
"When are you both getting married..." he asked.
"Tahaan... your information is not up to the point... we are not couple..." I corrected him.
"Who said we are not..." Yahaan cut me in between "see everyone is talking about us only.... We are the stars of the party..."
"For your kind information... this is your cousin's engagement... not yours..." I reminded him...
"So what..!! let's get engaged... I know Uncle and Aunt will support me... am I right..." he asked everyone around...
"Yes we don't have any objection either.." Ezaan, Haani, Tahaan and Aani all agreed in one voice..
"See half of your well wishers are on my side... for Uncle and Aunt it's not a problem at all.. let me ask them and settle it now..."
"In your dreams..." I pulled him back as he approached my parents who were busy talking with some other elders...
"Long time no see..." I heard a very very familiar voice behind my back.... I looked back and Zayden was there... He was just like before beautiful, handsome but more mature than I last saw him... I looked at him and then moved away my gaze...
"Yes... quite a long time..." I replied but felt his gaze on me....
"You become more elegant and beautiful..." he admired me
"Thanks..." I said and thought of taking my leave...
"Is he your boyfriend...?" he asked about Yahaan..
"Actually... we are...." I wanted to explain but Yahaan interrupted me in between..
"Yes I am... you guessed it right... Let me introduce myself..." he said and try to shake his hand with Zayden.
"I am Yahaan... Aaira is my cousin and you already got to know about me and Zumar... nice to meet you..."
"Same here... "Zayden said and then looked at me for approval... I looked down and ignored his questioning look...
"Now we are taking our leave... it's your day Mr Zayden you must be busy..." he hold my hand and took me at the other side of the venue where the crowd was less. I followed him silently but I could feel Zayden's stare behind my back...
"Hey... what's all this relationship drama...?" I asked him.
"Ms Zumar Aafandi... you should thank me... I am protecting you... from all those useless proposals... you will get today and all the days in the coming future... as you are looking great today..." he gave me a perfect reason.. I appreciated his intelligence.
"Thanks a lot Yahaan... I haven't thought about that side-effect..."
"But why you said that infront of Zayden...he is getting engaged... he won't send his proposal.."
"I didn't like that guy... he was looking at you like he will eat you up... pervert.."
"Zumar... is he your ex.." he asked suddenly...
"How could he... we were just close friends then he went for his higher studies and I settled in city A... we met after 7 years..." I gave my explanation...
"That's good... he don't deserve you..." he said
"You met him for the first time... why are you so annoyed with him.... he will be your cousin- in- law in few months..."
" Who cares... I am not that close with her... I am here just because my parents asked me... the one I cared about is you..." he said sincerely and looked into my eyes.. I avoided his gaze and then turned around to look for my family.