Over again

Chaptet XXI

Zain just stopped breathing. His world got crushed and taken away from his hands. He was looking at the woman he loved, all in tears. Because of whom? His own father. He couldn't breathe, he couldn't talk. Zain slowly came to Aaliya and hugged her, so tightly that she lost her breath.
'I'm so sorry, Aaliya. So so sorry."-he said.
She pushed him little and looked at his eyes. He was crying? Why was he crying? She cupped his face.
"Zain? What's wrong? Why are you crying?"
He didn't answer. Just pulled her again in his arms and held her tight.
Zain left her apartment around five pm. He drove back his home and walked in. There was his father, sitting in living room, watching TV. He walked to him and stood in front of him.
"Move, Zain. I'm watching TV."- Usmaan said
"Why, dad? Why you did it?"
Usmaan looked up at his son and smiled
"So you know? She told you everything?"
"Yes, she told me. And I was disgusted when I heard it."
"But you didn't told her who you are. Right? You didn't told her that the man who destroyed her family is your father? What do you think, Zain? What will she say when she finds out? She will be happy because of that? Or she'll leave this city? What are her options here? Tell me."-he turned off TV and went to his room.
Zain stood still, frozen. He was right. What will Aaliya do? And he decided.
The next morning, he woke up in his room. It felt like ages ago when he woke up last time there. He heard his mother singing down stairs, and delicious smell of food filling his room. Zain got out of bed and went downstairs. His mother hugged him and he sat to his place. Soon, all members came and some were surprised to see him there.
When they finally sat he looked around and said:
"I have some good news. That's why I'm here. I'm getting married. Most probably next week. I know you all are surprised but it's true. I found the woman I want to be with. You all know her. Some of you better then others. I would be happy if you come and be with me at this important day. But if you decide to not come I won't mind."
His mother looked so happy, and his brothers wives were shocked.
"Zain. Oh son I am so happy. Tell me her name. Who is she?"- Suraiya almost jumped off her chair.
He looked at all members but held his gaze on his father who was eating, not looking at him
"Aaliya Ghulam Haider."- he slowly said.
Usmaan stopped eating and looked up at his son. He didn't say a word. Suraiya left her spoon fall on the floor. Zain looked at her surprised.
"What?"
"Yes mom. I'm going to marry Aaliya. If you don't want to come it's ok. I won't mind. But at least be happy for me. I love her and I want to spend my all life with her."-he finished and walked out of the house.
His decision was final. He went to Aaliya and told her everything. She agreed to marry him as soon as possible and she was all happy because of that. Zain promised to help her find the man who took her sister away after their wedding.
They didn't want any grand wedding. They wanted to keep it simple with only their friends around. Ali and Karan helped Zain to find the right outfit for the day, and Naina and Anushka helped Aaliya. There wasn't any engagement, Mehendi, Sangeet or Haldi celebration. All they wanted was to be with people they love and with each other.
Zain called her the night before wedding
"Hey"-she smiled
"Hi babe. How are you? You ready for tomorrow?"
"Yeah. Nervous I must admit. But happy at the same time. Just wish Aayat was here."-she said, sad smile on her face.
"Shh. Don't be sad. I'm sure she would be so happy to see you happy. And I promise. I will give you so much love and happiness every day that you'll never regret this decision. I love you, angel."-he whispered.
"I love you too."-she whispered back.
"Now go and sleep. Good night."
"Good night, Zain"