"You are married??" with wide eyes he questions me and I awkwardly nod feeling pressured under their gazes, I swear if Inaya's lie is opened up here I am not letting that girl beat me for something she did.
"Yeah I am" I wet my lips but take a peek behind to see the familiar hijab peeping behind dad's car.
"Sahil, it is his wife about whom--" I cut him off quickly "Fahad you were so rude that you did not send us any transport to pick us up and now you're making me stand here, seven hours of riding is no joke bro" he laughs at my sentence and nods quickly to my greatest relief, "let's go inside but where is aunty? And others?"he asks about my mom and I was about to turn and point but soon remember that Inaya is with them.
"She is behind us she will come-" I smile at him but soon someone's phone rings and I mentally pray that it should be Sahil's and for the first time angels said Ameen so quickly in my life "hey mom is calling me I'll join you later" he smiles at Fahad who let's out an okay.
I felt a relief rushing through me when I see his figure disappearing. I turn around only to see my family walking towards us and the little culprit is hiding behind her mother.
Rolling my eyes I feel totally annoyed but stay quiet with my hands tucked in my pockets and Fahad quickly gives mama a loving hug and she being the happiest soul here gives her nephew a tight kiss on his forehead "I asked you to come here a week ago, you're so rude"
Fahad acts like he is upset but soon diverts his attention to his recent favourite human "Bhabhi how are you?!" she jumps at the loud voice and sudden attention "hi--Assalamu Alaikum" she stutters nervously but speaks while waving her hand awkwardly, eyes snapping down the ground when she sees everyone staring at her.
I move forwards to pull her by her wrist and she quickly stumbles and stands beside me as if she was waiting for me to pull her out of this crowd "Did something happen?" Fahad questions when he does not find the playful Inaya "Yes, what happened darling you look pale" aunty questions her daughter looking worried.
"She is tired...it was a long ride and she is not good with cars so she is feeling dizzy I guess" I reply instead of Inaya and she quickly nods as a yes.
"Oh I am sorry....I am such an idiot let me show you guys your room first" he gestures us to walk towards the big mansion which they have rented for his marriage.
"How did it go? Did he find about me?" Inaya tugs my sleeves as we walk behind everyone. I do not reply but raise my eyebrow "what is with this drained out face? Why are scared about him knowing or not knowing?" I look at her feeling annoyed "You came here to enjoy not to look like you will pass out any moment" I scold her but see her quietly nodding.
"And next time if you run away when you see your little friend, I will be the one telling him about your little lie" She gives me a playful punch and her lips automatically forms a pout "you're so rude...you know that?" I quickly reply her with a 'yes' to annoy her more but only gets a punch on my back again.
After a moment of silence the girl beside me speaks in awe "This place is so beautiful" I hum in response as she is practically clinging onto my arm. She rests her head against my arm while looking around the big mansion which has many minor details.
She tends to stays close when the whole surrounding is new.
"Assalmu Alaikum everyone!!" I hear my Mami's loud voice "Walaikum asalam" Inaya's mom who is my Mami's best friend gives her a tight hug congratulating her for her son's marriage.
I gently pull away Inaya's hand from my arm so I can go hug my Mami who I missed a lot, she is the sweetest and the most caring women, I feel like I am blessed with all kind aunties in the world.
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A Pretty Lie ✔️
Romance'Every boy is a player, Until... He meets his true one' ... "Come on Inaya! You just have to pretend" he whines trying his best to convince the girl. "Pretending also comes under the category of lying" he rolls his eyes till the back of his head if...
