Embracing Love [✓]

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Lost

Broken

Left alone

Hurt

Betrayed

That's how she was

Until he came to her

And held her hand.

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"Who's he?"
Pointing at the man who was coming up on the stage with a smile on his face, Ayana asked Imraan, whispering. They were currently standing on the stage greeting people.

"My Mamu (maternal uncle) I think."
Thinking deeply, Imraan replied.

"You think?"

Before Imraan could reply, that man came towards them.

"Congratulations on your marriage and best wishes always!"
The man wished them with a smile.

"Thank you. I'm so glad that you came."
Imraan said while hugging the man.

"Of course, I had to come. After all, it's your reception."
The man replied and then looking at Ayana said,
"Ma Sha Allah! You two make such a beautiful couple."

"Thank you, Mamu."
Ayana respectfully said with a smile.

"Mamu?"
The man looked at her surprised then looked at Imraan.

"Hahaha!"
Imraan nervously chuckled before saying,
"Ayana, he's my khalu (maternal aunt's husband)"

"Huh? But you said-"
Ayana confusedly blinked.

'Didn't he say that he was his Mamu?'

"Sorry khalu. Actually, there's a lot of guests today and so she's having difficulty in recognizing people."
With a nervous smile, Imraan lied blatantly, making Ayana glare at him in accusation.

"It's alright."
The man replied with an uneasy smile and then wishing them for their future he went away.

"How could you not know your family members?"
With a ridiculous look, Ayana looked at Imraan.

"Well... we aren't that close. Moreover, I don't see them often..."
Imraan shrugged.

"Yana!!!"
Running up on the stage, Rosh hugged Ayana who immediately bent down to hug her back.

"Rosh! My cutie pie!"
Kissing Mahrosh's chubby cheeks Ayana picked her up.

"Rosh mished Yana."
Mahrosh spoke.