Chapter 15

Waleed

I finished making calls to my second in command, too many projects were going on right now. If my wedding would I have been planned I would have waited for at least a year to wrap up the projects.

I was thinking about going on a honeymoon so that I could get some alone time with Mia and we could get to know each other well. I don't think there is anything left about her that I don't know but she wants to get to know me and I was thinking maybe a honeymoon would be a good option.

"Yes a honeymoon without sex", My mind taunted.

I know it was right, Mia said she would need time and I don't think she would give in just because I take her on a honeymoon. She is stubborn as a swine, I was wondering what she was doing now?

It's not even 24 hours since we got married but I think I can't live without looking at her at least once every hour. I walked out of my bedroom and strolled to the living room, I was surprised to find Mia's mom and aunt along with her cousin sitting and having a conversation with Dada, Mia, and Rania.

I greeted them and started speaking to Umair, he was a decent boy, he was studying Medicine and I instantly liked him. After nearly an hour the maid came and told us the lunch was being served. We walked to the dining hall together.

I remembered the incident from the morning when I had gotten the better of Mia, I was smiling to myself remembering that, Mia had avoided sitting beside me and had sat across me between her mom and aunt, Umair sat beside me and Rania followed him.

I was disappointed, I wanted to tease Mia a bit more while having lunch, but it looked like my darling wife was not in the mood. She was shooting daggers, which meant she was still mad at me because of the incidents of morning.

Dada and Mia's mom were planning about when to arrange the wedding reception, I had told them I was busy for at least a month and I won't be able to make time for that. Dada looked annoyed at my declaration, he looked impatient to show off his daughter-in-law to the world, especially to our relatives.

But unfortunately, he will have to wait for some time, Two of my projects were in the middle while one was starting, three were almost near to completion and these were only the major ones. Multiple medium-scale projects were going on.

I will have to go back to work tomorrow, I couldn't ignore my responsibility anymore, at least I will have to be there for half a day. I wanted to give time to Mia but the problem was right now I didn't have much time.

Mia's mom asked Dada if she could take Mia to their home as was the ritual that the bride goes to their parent's place on the second day of their marriage, I looked at everyone puzzled. What was this fucking ritual and why had I not heard about it before? I had taken the day off so I could spend it with Mia and if she will go to her parent's place what's the fucking sense of me staying home?

Dada said he was okay with it, and it all depends on what Mia wished, I looked at Dada. Does he even care what I think, or is everything about Mia?

I looked at Mia, she had a wicked smile on her face, I tried warning her with my eyes not to even think about going but she ignored me completely and looked at Dada with an innocent face and said batting her long lashes.

" I would love to go, I am missing Dada, dad, and chachu so much. I have never been away from home for even a single day".

I wanted to carry her off to the bedroom and tie her up, but I just looked at Dada helpless that maybe he would tell her that Waleed is home today maybe you should go some other time, you both just got married and should spend your time together.

But nothing of that sort happened, Dada gladly gave her permission and told her if she wants she could stay for a day or two, what the fuck.

I pinched myself, to make sure that this was all part of my imagination and was not happening in reality, but I knew that was not the case. My wife of one day was leaving me to have a sleepover at her parent's home, what can be more ironic than this?

I was literally brooding the whole time while having lunch, after lunch, we went back to the living room where the maids served coffee. Mia excused herself to get her stuff from the bedroom.

This was my chance to make her change her plan of going, I texted my second in command Tariq to call me and he immediately called back. I excused myself, to take the call and came to the bedroom.

Mia was in the closet she had a small handbag in her hand and she was stuffing her stuff into it, I glared at her which she ignored completely. I walked to her and snatched and threw the handbag on the floor and grabbed her by her shoulders.

"What do you think you are doing?" I asked her.

"Giving you space to walk around naked", She retorted.

I was not able to suppress the smile that came on my lips.

" I won't walk around naked, I promise", I said in a pleading tone.

"If not that, you will force-feed me", She said annoyed, she looked so cute at that moment I wanted to bend her over and take her at that moment.

" I promise I won't", I barely controlled my urge.

"I am going", She said like a stubborn child.

" Mia please", I requested.

"No, not happening", She replied crossing her arms on her chest.

She was punishing me just for having a little fun with her, by her absence.

" You are stubborn as a swine", I said disappointed.

"I know" she replied and picked up the handbag and started stuffing the remaining things.

I looked at her with hope in my eyes, that maybe she would not go and tell me she was just joking, but nothing of that sort happened.

"I will pick you up tonight", I said, I was in no mood to let her stay there for the night.

" No you won't", She replied, in the same tone as mine.

"Yes, I will", I said stubbornly.

" You can come, all you want but I am not coming back with you tonight, maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after tomorrow", She replied, pulling the zipper of the handbag and closing it.

She walked past me but I pulled her back, her back collided with my chest and I snaked my arms around her and held her close to me, inhaling her scent.

"I am picking you up tonight", I whispered in her ear, gently biting her earlobe.

Her skin was so smooth like silk, her waist so tiny, enclosed within my arms, she was so close to me, that I was able to hear her racing heartbeat.

" Waleed", My name came out of her mouth as a whisper, this was the first time she was calling my name, and I can't describe how fuckingly sexy it felt in her voice.

"Mine" I whispered

I rubbed my face on the side of her neck just behind her ear, her scent was driving me crazy. She smelled like fresh apricots. Mia bent her neck on the opposite side and gave me more access, I knew the way her body reacted to my touch against her will. I knew she didn't have control over her body around me and it was turning me on.

I wanted the time to stop, and for her to stay in my arms forever, I brushed her hairs aside from her neck and gently slid them on the other side, as I started kissing her slowly behind her ear, moving down to her crook.

I pressed my lips at the crook of her neck as I bit her gently and felt her shudder in my arms, yes baby, only I can make you feel like this.

"You are mine, Mrs. Waleed Kamal and I don't part with what is mine", I said sucking on her neck and biting it.

A gentle moan escaped from her mouth, and I barely controlled myself, from ripping apart her clothes. I placed a kiss on her cheek and let her go, she was breathing heavily and so was I.

This girl is going to be the death of me, I thought as I looked at her who was chewing on her bottom lip.

" If you don't want me to bend you over, and take you right here and now stop doing that to your lip", I said running my fingers through my hair in frustration.

She looked at me stunned and ran from there, as I was going to eat her. I smiled at her reaction, I think we both needed a break from each other after what happened just now because if she stayed in front of my eyes I might lose control and claim her.

I could at least leave her alone for some hours, but I was not letting her stay at her parent's place for the night. It doesn't matter if we don't do anything but at least I can watch her while she sleeps.

I did the same last night, I stayed awake last night watching her sleep, sounds creepy but I couldn't help it. She was driving me crazy, and to be honest I stole a couple of kisses while she slept, I don't think she will mind if she didn't know about it.

It was just a few minutes she left the room and I was already missing her, I was turning into a lovesick puppy.

Rameen

I had texted Sheema I was coming over to my parent's house funny how till yesterday it was my home and it was just my parent's house now, how easily just a few words can change your life, by the time we reached my parents place she was already waiting for us.

I met and greeted Dada and Dad who were sitting in the living room with Sheema and then we went straight to my room.

The first thing I did was get rid of my clothes and change into a loose tee shirt and sweats, it felt like heaven again. I gave both of them a travel bag to start helping me pack my stuff.

I knew Waleed was going to pick me up tonight, his decisive and commanding tone had told me he was not going to listen to any of my excuses.

My body got heated remembering what happened in the closet, I never thought he could be so possessive and territorial. The way he told me that I was his and he doesn't part with what was his.

The way his lips traveled on my skin, the way he kissed me, Ohh my God, what was happening to me? Was I falling for Waleed Kamal? We haven't even been married for 24 hours and that man-made butterflies fly in my stomach.

I was stuffing my clothes in a bag myself, Sheema was packing my accessories, while I asked Rania to pack my books. I twisted my hair which was hanging loose into a bun and put a clutcher to keep them in place.

I saw Sheema stare at my neck with wide eyes, I looked at her in confusion, Rania who was arranging the books in my bag past us a glanced and came to us, she looked in the direction where Sheema was starting at my neck and burst out laughing.

"Ohh my God, I didn't know you can lie so well, you nearly fooled me", Rania said laughing.

" Wait, what? When did I lie to you?" I asked in surprise.

She dragged me to the dresser and turned me to my side and pointed at my neck, I looked in the mirror horrified.

A hickey, that bastard gave me a hickey.

"He sure sucks like a vacuum", Rania said teasing.

I just wanted to kill Waleed, that asshole has the nerve to give me a hockey, that to on my neck, where it was visible for everyone to look.

" How the hell am I going to cover this?" I asked nearly about to cry.

What if someone from my family saw it, the thought made me want to die of embarrassment. What if mom or aunt have noticed it. What they might have thought, Ohh God, why am I even alive.

"But you told us nothing happened and I didn't notice it in the morning when I was helping you get ready", Rania said thinking hard.

" Because that bastard did this before we came here", I replied through gritted teeth.

Rania and Sheema looked at me with amused expressions on their faces.

"What else did he do?" Sheema asked smiling.

I glared at them, but they ignored my glare and kept looking at me in askance. I rolled my eyes at them and turned and walked towards my wardrobe.

They both pulled me back and pushed me on the bed, Rania sat opposite to me on the bed while Sheema grabbed the stool from the dresser and sat on it.

"We will need details", Rania said in a serious tone as if I was a bloody criminal, and they both were investigating officers.

" There is nothing to tell", I replied in a bored tone.

"Stop bitching okay, and just spill your guts", Rania replied.

I realized I didn't have any choice but to tell them, they were not gonna let me go without listening to everything. I told them everything that happened from night till I came back here.

" Ooooh", They both said in unison as I finished.

"So you left him with blue balls", Rania said.

I wanted to bury myself, somewhere that no can ever find me again especially Rania.

" Poor Waleed", Sheema sympathized with him.

"What more do you want? He gifted you a bracelet worth a King's ransom on your wedding, he saved you and your family from humiliation, you are flaunting that rock on your finger because he gave that to you. And he even agreed to wait for you because you are a dumbass. What more do you want from him?" Rania asked looking at me with contempt.

"I didn't ask him to be the hero and save the day okay, it was his decision", I said annoyed.

" It means he loves you idiot", Sheema said irritated.

"He doesn't love me, oh my god, does he?" I looked at them both startled.

They didn't reply just looked at me with accusation in their eyes. Does Waleed love me? How is that possible? We don't even know each other.

"He didn't say he loves me", I said to them.

" Something is for feeling, maybe he didn't even realize it himself, that he is in love with you. But think about it Mia, who marries a girl who was engaged to someone else for more than a year. And he never asked or mentioned a thing to you about your ex-fiance instead he is being nice to you", Sheema tried to explain it to me she was our "Miss know it all" Hermione Granger.

" He is not nice to me, he walks around in just a towel, he force-feeds me, holds my hand forcefully while I eat and he gave me a hickey", I knew I was acting like a spoilt child, but I didn't want to admit I felt something for him.

"Tell me you didn't feel the urge to touch him when he was standing there in a towel", Rania asked.

Why the hell Rania has to ask, all these awkward questions which I have to lie in answer.

" No, I didn't", I lied, but I know I was blushing thinking about his gorgeous body just in a towel.

"Liar", Rania accused.

" Okay, what if I felt like touching him, what's the big deal. He has this gorgeous hot body one would die for, with all those muscles any girl would kill to touch him and to be with him, and to want those chiseled arms to wrap around her body", I got carried away, imagining the way his arms muscles flexed with every movement and the way his back got tightened when he took a step and by the time I realized they both were looking at me with amusement.

"You want him", Rania said smiling wickedly.

" No I don't", I replied.

"Now you are lying", She argued.

" No I am not", I insisted.

"You are a stubborn bitch", Rania said taking a deep breath.

" I pray for Waleed, may Lord give him the strength to deal with a stubborn bitch like you. That guy is gonna have a real tough time getting you into bed with him", She said getting down from the bed.

I blushed at her mention of me being in bed with Waleed in that sense, images from the closet started flashing in my mind. What would his lips feel like on mine, I imagined his plump pink lips on mine, his teeth biting on my lip, his tongue battling with mine.

"Wait, what", I shook my head to get rid of that image from my mind.

Get your mind out of the gutter Mia, I thought bitterly. I was going crazy, how can I think about him like that, I never thought about Imaad, though I was engaged to him for so long. And I did not even spend a whole day with Waleed and my mind was polluted with these dirty thoughts.

God help me, was it a sin thinking about someone in this way?

" He is your husband you idiot", Sheema scolded me.

What the fuck, was I thinking aloud? Ohh my God, I felt like jumping from my room window and killing myself. How much did I speak aloud? Even the kissing part?

"Mia we know it's tough for you, it's not easy to accept someone else in place of a man we have been engaged to and were going to get married. But honestly, Waleed is ten times the man Imaad ever could be. You should be grateful to God that he saved you from someone like Imaad who would have only hurt you and instead gave you to someone who cares about you", Sheema was again in her Hermione mode and for once I agreed with her.

Yes, Imaad would have only hurt me, think about his behavior in the past few weeks I realized he was not what I have thought about him. And Waleed was not what I have thought about him either. I have misjudged both of them, one had all the goodness and the other only appearance of it.

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