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Twelfth Chapter بارہواں باب

The news of the impending marriage spread like wildfire through the Khan family. As preparations for the wedding were in full swing, Mahad couldn't contain his happiness. He recognized the feeling as love, and he was ready to dedicate his entire life to Zoya. He had loved his ex-wife, but she sought something beyond love, leading to their unfortunate separation. Zoya, on the other hand, felt a mixture of emotions—neither sad nor explicitly happy. Mahad, who had once claimed not to like her during their time together, was now marrying her. What had changed?

Once again, the grandeur of a Khan family wedding unfolded in the villa. Opening the door to his room, Mahad found Zoya sitting on his bed, now his wife. The sight intrigued him deeply. Clearing his throat, Mahad took a seat in front of her, taking her hand in his. She looked at him with surprise.

"I know what you are thinking, baby... I know we used to fight like kids, and me saying I don't like you one bit... It was true, though. I never liked you, but something changed when I came back," Mahad began, only to be interrupted by Zoya's sarcastic chuckle. "So, I'm just a replacement for your first wife?" she remarked. Mahad's eyes widened, and he instantly shook his head in denial. "No, no... It wasn't my intention, Zoya. She was in my past. I won't say I didn't love her, because I did. But she left a very bad impact on my life. I promised myself I'll never look at any girl but Zoya. After seeing you, I just couldn't control myself. You can never be her replacement. You both are very different, and I love who you are, not her."

Mahad explained, taking another deep breath. He moved a little closer to her, placing his finger on her chin. "Zoya, give me a chance. I promise I'll be the best husband for you, just like you wanted—supportive, loving, and caring. I'll be all that. And I genuinely love you, Zoya." Hearing the sincerity in his voice, Zoya realized he would indeed be the best husband. However, she was unaware of her feelings for him. "I also liked you for a long time, Mahad. But never got a chance to say. Things happened. I also will be the best wife for you, but you'll have to work hard. You'll have to make me fall for you," she confessed, making his heart calm and his lips curve into a smile. "I'll smitten you with my charms, babygirl," he declared, looking at her with a darker gaze than usual. "May I?" he asked for permission, to which she blushed and nodded. Placing his lips on hers, he kissed her softly yet passionately. When she tapped on his chest, signaling him to stop, he placed wet kisses on her neck. They let each other go completely, with the moon and his star hiding behind clouds, giggling and blushing at the union of the new couple.

After a week of marriage, everything seemed perfect for the Khan couples. Mahid and Hadia were blissfully happy with their baby girl, Arshad cherished having his wife and son back in his arms, and the newlyweds reveled in the excitement of their budding love. However, things were quite different for Rayyan. Constant fighting and yelling with his wife, coupled with a heavy workload from the office, added to the challenges he faced.

Upon hearing the joyous tidings of others' pregnancies, Maha's heart yearned for the embrace of motherhood. Although initially hesitant due to her tender age, Rayyan reluctantly acquiesced, succumbing to the fervor in her eyes. However, as time unfolded, Maha's hope crumbled when bouts of sickness failed to herald the anticipated pregnancy.

Repeated attempts at conception left Maha shattered, yet her spirit refused to surrender to despair. The relentless pursuit of a dream, unfulfilled each time, cast a suffocating shadow on her soul, plunging her into the abyss of depression. The ache for a child became an insurmountable burden, a silent wail that echoed in the quiet corners of their shared existence.

Hope then took the fragile form of IVF, a pathway fraught with dreams and fragility. Yet, the first attempt crumbled like delicate petals in the wind, leaving Maha and Rayyan entangled in the thorns of disappointment. Seeking solace, they turned to a doctor whose words echoed with promises of health and fertility, yet the elusive blessing remained out of reach.