Sanam Tera Ishq

Salina's New Crush

Salina's POV

Tonight was the most beautiful and special day for Rida and us as well. She was tying the knot with her childhood love and was entering into a halal relationship. I couldn't be happier than this. She has been my favorite cousin, we had arguments and disliking over a couple of things but that didn't lessen our love for each other

I was consciously looking at the arrangements of Nikaah, and the shimmering lights and basket of beautiful flowers made me feel goosebumps. I started to imagine my wedding day where I would be decked up in a heavy lehenga, and my husband would be sitting in the opposite direction to me

Haye Allah the jitters of signing nikaah papers were already bursting in my heart, I couldn't really wait for that best day of my life when I would get married and embark on a new life with my husband

I was pulled out of my imaginative world when I felt a hand tapping on my shoulder, I twisted my back to look at my best friend's brother, and as always He blessed me with a sweet smile

"Assalam Alaikum, where were you lost?" Izhaan asked me with a curious smile

I smiled faintly, and replied "Walaikum Salaam I was thinking about my wedding day, but you distracted me"

Izhaan looked slightly jovial at my reply, and I don't know why, He flattened his thin lips for a cute smile, and said "Ok so did you see who your husband was? Did you see his charming face or at least a glimpse?"

I glared at him for asking me such a silly question, how would I see his face when I don't even know who will be my husband? I shook my head in disbelief, and answered him with an arrogant smile "No, but it wasn't you for sure"

Izhaan looked disheartened at my comment, and I felt bad for making this poor guy upset. My eyes softened as I told him "Sorry I was just joking with you"

"It's fine, I am used to such humorless jokes of yours" Izhaan replied to me with a cheeky smile, and my jaw touched the ground in amazement

I playfully slapped him on his shoulder, and threatened him with a smirk "Just because I am so happy today doesn't mean you will insult Salina Khan like this, apologize to me right now, otherwise I won't let you eat Gulab Jamun"

Izhaan just laughed in response which enraged me even more, this guy. I tell you, he never takes me seriously until it's about my wedding, Ugh!

He walked away without replying to me, and I stomped my foot on the expensive carpet in rage

I brushed aside my inconsequential thoughts and focused on the pending work. I was tirelessly wandering all around the venue to check on the remaining decorations, and there I spotted a guy, drinking juice with an amusing smile. I halted my steps to gaze at his sharp jawline, and my heartbeats raced when I saw him coming towards me. Ya Allah did he just notice me ogling at him shamelessly? No, no this shouldn't happen. I mentally scolded myself for staring at a stranger hopelessly, and my eyes were closed out of anxiety and embarrassment

"Hey you" His husky voice moderately soothed my restive heart, and slowly I opened my scared eyes

"You are from the bride's family?" He asked me with a gleaming smile

"Yyyyes" I hated myself for stammering in front of his captivating smile, and I was sure he must be laughing at my poor communication skills

"Good to know, I am Faizan's cousin Shahzain, I was feeling pretty bored, I don't have a friendly relationship with any of my cousins except Faizan, so I didn't have any company here to enjoy," The guy with the most enchanting smile told me in a soft voice, and I couldn't think of anything else but his intense eyes penetrating my amber ones