12.Mohabbat 🔥

Haaris rubbed her back to calm her...then slowly circled his arms around her waist & pulled her close to him which broke inaayat's trance.

Inaayat peeled his hands off her & pulled away from him & stuttered " Yeh tum kya Kar Rahe ho Haaris? "

She would be lying if she didn't lean into his touch craving for more.

She felt as if a bucket of cold water was thrown on her.

This was wrong on so many levels...he didn't even like her.

Haaris moved closer to her & spoke "inaayat...iam sorry...ek baar meri baat suno "

his heart berated him for his poor actions... He wished to turn back time & behave like a human.

Inaayat spoke frustratingly " Kya karun tumhari Sorry ka Haaris? Galle mein daalu ya sar par pehnu?Tum mohobbat nahi karte ho mujhse...arey mohabbat choro tum mujhe pasand tak nahi karte...oh wait kahin yeh koi prank toh nahi? "

Haaris shook his head in No & moved closer to her trapping her between him & the wall.

Haaris knew he deserved of all this...this was his punishment for hurting her.

Haaris recalled the old lady's words

' Azma ke dekhlo...Aurat ka dil bohut bada hota hai...woh har zulm har zyadti ke baad bhi apna dil khol sakti hai aapke liye '

He spoke " Inaayat tum meri biwi h- "

Inaayat cut him off & said bitterly " Konsi biwi Haaris? Woh biwi jisse zabardasti shaadi hui hai tumhari ya woh biwi jispar tumhe rishtedaar ka thappa lagate hue bhi ek baar sharm nahi aayi ya woh biwi jisse tumne hamesha apne cousins ke saamne baar baar beizzat kiya? "

Haaris yelled " WOH BIWI JISSE MAI MOHABBAT KARTA HOON! WOH BIWI JISNE MERI HAR BURI HARKAT KE BAWAJOOD MUJHE ACCHAI KE ALAWA KUCH NAHI DIYA! WOH BIWI JISSE DUR JAANE KA KHAYAL MERA DIL BARDAASHT NAHI KAR PARAHA! "

Inaayat stepped back hearing him...His revelation hit her like a thunderbolt.

Haaris? In love with her? Was this possible? She couldn't believe it.

Haaris stepped closer & cupped her face & said " Tumhari saadgi aur Khamoshi ne mere dil ko odhliya hai inaayat! Mujhe nahi pata kab lekin Mohabbat hogayi hai tumse... Mai dil se meri har galati ki maafi maangta hoon aur tumhare maaf karne ka intezar ta-umr karne tayaar hoon...Par iska matlab yeh nahi ki mai tumhe kahin jaane dunga...tumhare saath bitaaya har woh pal mere liye bohut aziz hai...Aur mujhe pata hai tum mere liye aisa kuch mehsoos nahi karti aur shayad na kabhi karpaogi & I can completely understand why...woh mera hi kasoor aur yehi meri saza"

Inaayat stayed silent trying to find any fabricated lies & dishonesty during his whole confession.

She wanted to label all this as a lie...in back of her mind... She couldn't believe that Haaris was saying all this.

While her heart denied all her arguments & found nothing but sincerity in his words.

Man ke saagar mein abhi

Aks tera dikhta hai

Not fighting with her mind anymore she stepped closer to him & circled her arms around his waist.

Haaris's hands were still on his sides.

Inaayat placed her head on his chest & hugged him.

Haaris felt as if his heart would jump out of his chest.

Her action moved him.

This moment was so precious for him.

As much as he wanted to hope that she shared the same feelings for him...he knew he would be lying to himself.

He should be thankful that she didn't strangle him for touching her.

Inaayat felt that it was this moment that she wanted to take a leap of faith in his confession...she couldn't deny the fact that even after all this... She was listening to him & she didn't want to put the entire blame on helplessness due to her brother's marriage & compulsion because she had the full right to walk out any moment...but she chose to stay because she wanted it.

She couldn't reject her own feelings because from past few weeks...Haaris did make a tiny place in her heart.

May be it was his apology that soften her heart Or maybe marriage did have the power to melt stone hearts too.

This whole time she thought she was doing this only for her brother & Sanam but it was now she realized she too had her heart inclined towards him that's why his behaviour hurt her more than it should have hurt a person who felt nothing in this marriage.

last few days had been emotionally tiring for her because she had seen changes in him during his exams.

But the night of their dinner made her heart stone again.

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Inaayat's Past :

Time ⌚: Dinner in restaurant

After inaayat ate her dinner uncomfortably.

Yes! uncomfortably because Haaris kept staring at her.

She went to washroom to wash her hands.

She exited the dining room & looked for Washroom sign...she found one which was past few resting rooms.

She walked towards the washroom & about to enter when she heard two girls gossiping.

Girl 1 : Huda tumne dekha woh Haaris Rahman tha na?

Girl 2 : Haan...how could I not recognize him.

She blushed.

Girl 1 : uff I think someone has a teeny tiny crush.

Girl 2 nodded.

Girl 1 : par woh kisi ladki ke saath dinner kar raha tha.

Girl 2 : oh C'mon rameen... Tumne uss ladki ko dekha...so bhenji type...who wears such weird color for dinner ? did you look how her hair were styled? & lastly Do you think Haaris will bat an eye on that cheapo? Not in his worst dream lol...she's probably some relative I guess.

Girl 1 nodded.

Girl 1 : I agree... I mean she even looks older than us so i don't think she has a chance... Like Haaris wants perfection not weird old behenji beside him.

Girl 2 chuckled & reapplied her lipstick.

Inaayat's eyes brimmed with tears hearing them.

She didn't even know them & they labelled her without even knowing her.

She went back not wanting to be seen in front of them.

She entered dining room & settled on her chair.

Haaris asked " Chalen? "

Inaayat nodded absentmindedly.

After sometime they were standing in front of 24/7 cafe When inaayat asked Haaris " Tumne agey kya karna soncha hai ?"

Haaris replied "I guess Abbu ke saath office sambhalunga...bas "

Inaayat didn't want to know what were his future plans in his profession.

She wanted to know what were his thoughts on their Marriage.

But when Haaris asked her " Aur tum "

She remained silent for sometime thinking about everything.

She thought if Haaris remained calm & respectful like he was since past one week...she might gave a chance to this marriage.

But Will he ever give a chance to this marriage?

Inaayat recalled the two girls conversation.

Absolutely not! Why will he ever want to be tied down to an old weird girl ?

But unfortunately her insecurities & people's opinions spoke louder than her gut.

And decided that Separation was better for both of them.

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Present :

Haaris's heart melting feeling inaayat snuggle into his embrace.

His heart wrenched realising How big a woman's heart is.

This woman who was snuggling into his embrace was the strongest woman he had ever came across.

Haaris wanted to hold her in his arms but was afraid that she would pull away.

Inaayat rested her head against his heart...the peace she felt in his arms was unmatched.

Observing Haaris's still posture inaayat loosened her hold.

Haaris sensed her arms loosening around his waist...after few seconds he felt inaayat holding his hand in hers then slowly placing it on her back.

He was still in disbelief.

Inaayat raised her head to look at him.

Her teary eyes & red nose made her look extremely cute.

Haaris could swear this was the moment he fell in Love again.

She looked like child demanding to be held.

He bent forward & kissed her forehead softly.

Tears slipped from inaayat's eyes feeling overwhelmed.

Haaris wiped her tears & circled his arms around her & hugged her back tightly as if she would dissapear in thin air.

Yunhi hum muskurayenge

Yunhi hum khil jaayenge

Naino ki baatein jaan gaye jo

Dil ke kehna maan gaye toh

Dono amar ho jaayenge

He twirled her around the floor.

The surroundings could hear him mumbling a chorus of 'I love you's ' followed by her giggles.

They pulled away...there heartbeats were in sync as they panted.

Haaris held inaayat's chin in between his index finger,thumb & made her look at him.

Blush coated on Inaayat's cheeks...she Hesitantly looked up...her eyes found his.

Haaris's eyes held infinite emotions for her...Love,adoration,desire & many more that inaayat couldn't decipher.

Haaris bend forward & placed a kiss on her cheek then slowly trailed soft kisses on her jaw.

Inaayat could feel her knees buckling as his warm breath fanned her skin.

Haaris snaked his arm around her waist to prevent her from falling.

Feeling his kisses her neck...Inaayat placed her palms on his chest & unwillingly pushed him away saying " Haaris hum bahar hai...koi dekhlega "

Haaris pulled away reluctantly.

Inaayat looked around & sighed in relief when she found no one.

Haaris spoke " Chalo andar chalte hai... Dinner lag gaya hoga "

Inaayat nodded.

Haaris took her hand in his & intertwined their fingers before walking inside.

They reached their table.

Dinner was already served.

Faiza spoke " Lo aagaye lovebirds humey toh laga tumlog bore hokar ghar chale gaye "

Haaris sat on his chair & pulled Inaayat's chair close to him.

Inaayat glared at him firstly he wasn't leaving her hand & now moved her chair.

She could feel everyone were watching them.

She settled on her chair.

Haaris let go of her hand as she wasn't able to sit properly due to her Saree.

Inaayat adjusted her saree & made herself comfortable.

Since everyone were already eating...Haaris served inaayat then himself.

Faiza spoke " Kitna acha lag raha hai na aise bina padhai ki tension ke khana khaane mein"

Everyone nodded.

Faiza asked inaayat " Waise tum kya padh rahi ho? "

Inaayat paused & wondered what to reply.

Haaris watched her remain silent at Faiza's question.

He spoke " Inaayat ne M.A. kiya hua hai "

Everyone's eyes widened.

Anum spoke " Matlab yeh tujhse badi hai? "

Haaris nodded & said " Haan...inaayat ne exams k dauraan bohut help ki hai meri...iam so glad that she's my wife...i don't think I should be having any issue with her age."

He held her hand placed a kiss on her knuckles.

Everyone smiled at his response.

Anum said " Haan kyun nahi hoge... Itni khoobsurat hai yeh "

She gave heart eyes to inaayat like bashful from Snow White & the seven dwarfs.

(A/N aise ⬇️)

Haaris glared at her.

Everyone smacked their foreheads while inaayat chuckled at her response.

Inaayat thought, like everyone... Haaris's friends would shame her for marrying a guy who was younger to her... But their welcoming treatment warmed her heart.

After dinner everyone decided to leave.

Inaayat was talking to anum who was asking her how she tolerates Haaris or did she ever felt the need to strangle him because of stupidity.

Inaayat kept shaking her head in No & laughing in response.

Faiza pulled Haaris to side & said " Uss Huda churail ne jaate jaate inaayat ko kharoch diya tha...ghar jaakar ek baar uska haath check karna "

Haaris frowned hearing faiza.

He thanked her & went to inaayat who was laughing at something Anum was saying.

He said " Chalo inaayat hum nikalte hai "

Inaayat nodded her head & hugged Anum & faiza while promising that she'll meet them soon & they'll have girl's party making Haaris scowl at Anum because it was probably her idea.

They bid goodbye & left.

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