I get back to join my family but they were busy talking with their old friends. Haani and Ezaan already left. Aani come to me and we sat down near the pool in a less crowded crowded area behind the hall..
"Aani... let's come to my home after the function.." I invited her.
"Next time for sure... Zumar I have to go back tonight..."
"Why so soon.. I was missing you a lot..."
"Me too dear... but Tahaan is going back in few days..."
"Ok I understand... but you will come in advance for Haani's Wedding... that time I won't accept for any excuse..." I was talking to her when Tahaan arrived.
"Tahaan you both have to attend H niaani's wedding.." I informed him
"Sure... Zumar.. how are you doing...?" he asked
"I am doing great... "
"You know she is leaving for France for few years..." Aani told him.
"What...!! It's such a great news... I am really happy for you... Zumar you really worked hard... Hats off to you..." He appreciated me
"You are exaggerating... it's not so tough"
"Zumar.. I think you should think about your marriage now... your parents are quite worried about you... you are settled... what are you waiting for... Yahaan is a perfect match for you..." Tahaan said to me seriously..
"I think you all are jealous of my freedom... I have much more important things on my list before marriage... I want to travel around the world..." I said to avoid the topic...
"Don't avoid the topic Zumar... you are not getting younger anymore..." Now it's Aani.
"You all are talking behind my back..." Yahaan joined us..
"We all are talking about her marriage.. and Madam wants to travel around the world... Who will be willing to marry her at the age of sixty." Aani explained..
"Zumar... let's get married... and then travel around the world... it will be a win win situation for all of us... don't you all think so..." Yahaan suggested. I don't understand what goes into him.
"Yes.. it's the best option..." Aani got excited
"Thanks for your suggestion... I am not willing... and Yahaan stop this nonsense.... don't joke around.." I stood up to leave the place.
"Who said I am joking... I have never been more serious than this in my lifetime..." he stopped me by holding my hand and looked into my eyes.
"Yahaan... stop this... I know you are teasing me... stop your act now..." I said and give a punch on his back.
"You guys all be my witnesses.... How does this cruel girl treat me...??... Who will be able to bear this ruthless girl.. I only have to sacrifice myself to save the all other men of this world" He became more dramatic.
" Excuse me guys... I am going to washroom.. you please handle him..." I left them joking and laughing.
I corrected my makeup and came out when I saw Zayden talking to someone. I looked at him for a second and then I moved on to my way... Corridor was quite long and most of the crowd was in the dinner hall.
"Zumar.. wait.." I heard him calling me.. I turned back..
"What you want me for..." I asked.
"Have you eaten... " he asked.
"Not yet... I was just going to eat... they all are waiting for me..." I said and again turned back to leave.
"Why are you trying to ignore me Zumar... We have met after a long time... don't you even like to talk to me now.." he complained.
"nothing like that... you're thinking too much" I said.
"I am really sorry... I wasn't able to help you back then..." he opologised.
"what are you apologizing for...??" I asked
"I think that was all in the past...I have forgotten everything.... You too forget everything and move on in life.." I gave him my suggestion.
"Have you forgotten our relationship too..?" he asked.
"What was the relationship between us...? It was just a friendship between two immature kids that's all..Or was there anything else between us?... I don't remember anything like that" I said with a smile.
"Means that friendship, that care was all a joke for you..." He try to blame me.
"It's your engagement today.. your fiacee is waiting for you... why you keep on remembering some old shit..." I said to avoid the topic. I don't want to remember all that miserable past once again... I don't want to show myself weak infront of him.
"Zumar... I already opologised... don't you want to forgive me... aren't we best friend.."
"ok.. I accept your opology..." I said with a smile... but let me correct you Mr Zayden Ibrahim.. "We are no longer friends it was all in the past..." I reminded him
"Zumar... try to understand I was very busy with my schedule.."
"I already understood that's why I never disturbed you after that... did I?"
"Why did you stopped contacting me..."he again try to blame me.
"I was not stupid enough to contact you again when you keep rejecting my calls... and here you are trying to blame me... and tell me why didn't you contact me..? To what extent can one be busy.. one day, one month, one year or 6 whole years.." the limit of my tolerance was over.
"I thought of contacting you but you left the city with you family..."
"Stop giving your lame excuses... I think I never asked you for your clarification and let me tell you... for last 7 years I have never changed my phone number nor my email ID..." I looked into his eyes with a sarcastic smile on my face.
"Let me go and look for Zumar it's too late.." Yahaan got worried.
"Yes it's too late... bring her back so that we can take our leave..." Aani said.
On the other side..
"You were waiting for me.." he said.
"since when have you been so important to me... so that I wait for you..." I laughed.
"What's left in old relationships... better focus on present..." I left my words when Yahaan agreed with me. I don't know when he came there and how much he heard our conversation.
"Zumar is absolutely right Mr Zayden... What are you doing here following by beautiful wife... go and look for your fiancee"
"where did it take so long... Everyone is waiting for you..." he put my loose hairs behind my ear trying to show off his love. I rolled my eyes at him.
"I think she is just your friend not wife..." Zayden commented..
"Why do you care... she will soon be... it's just a matter of time... Isn't it Zumar.." he ask for my approval... I smiled at him to show my approval. I want to see the expressions on Zayden's face. He was going mad with anger but was not in a situation to say anything.
"Excuse us, we have to take our leave... we wish you happiness for your future" he said and left the place with me.
We went back together Aani and Tahaan said their good byes and left. I searched for my parents they are with Zayden's parents. I asked them about going back and finally we all left the venue.