Connected Souls

|Chapter 20| Reception

Eid Milad un Nabi mubarak to those who are celebrating!
Hey guys, here's the next chapter. A short chapter ahead. I am under the weather now and I have zero inspiration to write. But don't worry in the next three days, I'll be able to get inspire. Also, I dedicated this chapter to one of my most beautiful reader @NazBme for constantly showing her support on my story. Thank you so much!!!!
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Mirha
I am staring at my henna clad hands with a faint smile lingering on my lips. Right now, I am at my mum's place. Few months back, this place was my home but now it's just Mama's home as my home is there where Azaan is. Just thinking about him made me blush profusely. What is wrong with me! I returned here to grab my essentials and packed them in my small bag. I was checking the time every now and then as I Azaan will be here any moment to take me to the salon. Mama had offered that she'll take me there but he told her that I'm his responsibility now and this is basically his responsibility now. Mama was very pleased by his respect and manners and I tried my best to hide my wide grin. I was still in my wonderland when I heard a chuckle followed by a teasing remark
"Looks like someone is busy daydreaming about her husband."
I looked up to saw my sisters standing there. Of course, the teasing remark was from Maha. She will never let any chance lose in making me embarrass. Appi and Maha both took a seat beside me caging me in between them. Maha nudged my shoulder lightly and wriggled her eyebrows at me before asking
"How's your first day there? Did he act like a bossy husband or was he polite as he shows us before marriage?"
She looked like a pure detective interrogating a suspect. I got nervous but appi beat me to it
"Maha, what are you saying? Stop asking such questions."
Maha rolled her eyes and justified
"It's important appi. We need to know if he's really a gentleman or he's just a show off."
I don't what took over me but I immediately scolded her
"Don't talk about him like that."
Maha was surprised and so does appi. I averted my eyes and soon I heard laughing coming out of their lips. They both sobered up and I chirped
"Care to explain?"
Saman appi smiled and told me
"Relax, we were just teasing you. He is a nice man, we know that."
I blushed in embarrassment. They did this all to get a reaction out of me. Maha sighed and stated
"But my god. My sister is super possessive about her husband. You'd look like you'll kill me."
I kept my eyes down and soon we heard Mama's voice reaching to us
"Mirha, come down. Azaan is here."
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Azaan was driving silently while I was enjoying the cool breeze of end of December. There was no snow today to which I'm thankful off. I do love snow but sometimes it can cause problems. I was silently humming a tune when he spoke up
"I'll also pick up from the salon."
I stopped and turned to him. His eyes were focused on the road ahead. I cleared my throat and asked him
"Didn't Rabia coming with me?"
He briefly looked at me before turning his attention back to the road. He sighed and informed me
"Well, change of plans. She wants me to take you directly to the venue."
I became quiet. That's means I had to spent another ride with him and that too alone. His mere presence make me nervous. Will I be able to handle myself? I'm infamous in making a fool out of myself whenever I'm nervous. I was still in my thoughts when he snapped his fingers at me causing me to blink my eyes. He looked at me concerned and asked me
"Where were you lost?"
I answered blankly
"You."
He immediately cocked back
"huh!"
I snapped out of my dreamland and my cheeks heated. I could see a faint smirk on his lips which he was not even trying to hide. I looked away and realized that we have arrived. I checked all my things and asked him
"When will you pick me up?"
He checked his wrist watch and spoke up
"You can message me whenever you get free, ok?"
I nodded my head and entered inside the salon. I heard his engine roaring and soon the car disappear. I greeted the humble looking receptionist and met my makeup artist for today. She gave me a polite smile and I sat down infront of the mirror ready to get dolled up. After almost 2 or maybe 3 hours, I was all ready. I looked myself in the mirror and I looked really changed. I decided to go for a light makeup today. My eyes were painted in light pink and shimmery shades with my blush and lipstick were of the same pink nude shade. My jewelry was also light and not so heavy. My dress was an off white maxi dress which end at my ankle with a very beautiful pink color duppata rested on my head. My hairs were tied in a stylish bun and I smiled looking at the outcome.