Book 1 of the Holy Matrimony series
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Makhfi: Adjective. hidden, secret, concealed
6 lives on a journey for success, will they succeed in their goal or not.
/The story revolves around 2 souls who are tied together but can't be together. Join the...
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Chapter 5
The room was buzzing with conversation when Mehrma slipped back in. Zunaira stopped mid conversation and glanced at Mehrma, something felt off. Zunaira looked at her, trying to understand, why was her sister so rigid all of a sudden.
Shahzain soon joined them he sat on his place and instantly felt two peoples eyes over him, one of them belonged to his brother while the other belonged to Zunaira. She looked at him, her eyes squinting slightly, curiosity visibly shining in them. He passed her a smile and picked the bottle to fill the glass he had oh so innocently spilled by mistake. He glanced at the woman sitting next to him and sighed.
He can already feel the tension that was going to arise in the near future. All he could do was pray.
Besides Zunaira, Shahvaiz also felt the tension that radiated from the two. Either it was because of the topic related to Mahnoor or something else. And something told him it was the latter.
Later when the dinner was over, the four sisters find there way to the kitchen. Muneza was sitting on the bar stool and Mahnoor was busy serving out the dessert in bowls. Mehrma worked along side her, lost in her own thought. And Zunaira was busy observing her, she plopped her self on the counter top and watched.
Muneza was the one who broke the silence. "Yeh log yahan kya ker rahe hai?" All 3 turned towards her and looked at her. The same question ran through their minds, Why were they here? No one knew. Mahnoor took a deep sigh and then turned while responding. "Pata nahi, bas randomly uth ke agaye." There was a bitter tone in her words, which was really unlike Mahnoor. Mehrma glanced at her.
(Why are they here?)
(No idea. They just randomly showed up.)
Muneza also looked at her, what was up with everyone? She can sense how rigid Mehrma was, Zunaira was keeping her curiosity to herself, so unlike her and then Mahnoor, who was tense.
"Mahnoor!" She called her out , then took a deep breath and continued. "I think you should end this engagement." Mahnoor froze while the other two turned towards Muneza in shock and confusion.
"Ab iska kya matlab hua?" Mehrma asked trying to compose herself. A sarcastic chuckle left Muneza's lips. "She's miserable can't you see that." She turned towards Mehrma staring directly at her.
"Oh wow, so you did notice. Should've thought about it before recommending the guy." Mehrma relied her voice bitter. "How was I supposed to know, that he would make her this vulnerable and tense, the guy looked good to me." Muneza argued back. Both of them glaring at each other. Zunera glanced at the two then at the closed kitchen door, this was not a place to discuss this, anyone could eavesdrop.
"My engagement is none of your concern." Mahnoor finally turned and spoke. She picked up the tray and then walked towards the door. Zunaira following her outside.
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Mahnoor walked in her room only to stop dead in her tracks. Zubaid sat on her bed, his legs stretched as he leaned back a bit. Her breathing got uneven, her mind screamed at her to run but her body couldn't move. Her steps retreated a few step back, until she was in reach of the door.
"Ap yahan kuch chehye apko?" Her voice came out low even though she tried to compose herself.
(You here? do you need something?)
"Nahi! just wanted to see my fiancé who has been ignoring me all day." His voice was sharp and accusing. Mahnoor took a deep breath. "I was just...busy." She exclaimed as she folded her hands in front of her.
Zubaid got up slowly, it felt as if he knew that Mahnoor was scared of him and he was enjoying it. He walked around her room. touching different items, as if testing her if she would run or not. Mahnoor licked her dry lips. "Do you remember Mahnoor...the day you first came over to my house." Mahnoor's whole body went rigid as her face paled.
Her eyes widened in despair, she felt as if she would faint right now.
He walked over to her and then whispered slowly "Bas remember that." with that he walked off. Mahnoor sat down on the floor, her hand on her chest, she would not fall, she has stood tall for months, she can't break now.
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Everyone except Mahnoor was bidding their farewell to the Akhtar family and Alizey. Just as the door closed Muneza turned towards her father. " Baba we need to talk." "No you don't" Mehrma interrupted her, Muneza gave her a look while everyone else just glanced at them. Muneza however ignored Mehrma and continued. "Break this engagement off." Everyone stopped. Silence enveloped the room. Their father stared at them in shock. "Kyun?" The question left his mouth as he glanced at both of his daughters again and again. Merhma and Muneza both looked at each other then Mehrma continued. "Mujhey bhi yahi lagta hai." "Me too." Zunaira too spoke.
(Why?)
(I also think the same.)
Everyone stood there confused and shocked. Well everyone except the two brothers who passed each other a smile.
