Over again

Chapter XXII

Aaliya lied in her bed thinking about previous few days. She didn't know what happened to Zain. Ok, she knew he loved her and wanted to marry her, but why so fast. What happened to him to do so? It looked extremely fast for her, but she didn't complain. All she wanted was to be with him and wake the rest of her life next to him.
When he came a week ago to her, and said he wants to marry her in a week, she was more than happy. But right now, she was scared and confused.
She sat up in her bed and laughed.
"Idiot. Of course you are nervous. It's your wedding tomorrow. And after all you will share your life with someone else. You don't know what he likes or dislikes, but be happy. He is there for you."
She lied down again.
"But why was he so hurt when I said the name of that man? He looked like he knows him. And was he scared? He even cried. Why Zain cried? Surely not because of my past. Maybe because I cried?"-she hit her forehead with her palm. "Uff Aaliya. Stop overthinking. Come on. Smile. And go to sleep you idiot. You have to wake up early tomorrow. And walk to the man you love and to say 'I do' and kiss him in front of all your friends."-she smiled. "Yeah, right. As if it's so easy to do."-Aaliya laughed and went back to sleep.
When she woke up it was early in the morning. She found Naina and Anushka there, waiting for her. They brought her dress, and let her have breakfast before they 'do something with her hair and make up' as Naina said.
Aaliya decided to wear simple white wedding dress. Naina and Anushka didn't like the idea but Aaliya's word was last. They picked up her hair and put the less make up they could. They gave her the bouquet of white roses with just one red in the middle. She looked at herself in mirror and for the first time she liked what she saw.
Aaliya smiled at her image there. She turned to find Naina crying and Anushka on the verge of the tears.
"You look so beautiful Aaliya. Just like an angel. Zain is so lucky to have you."-Naina approached her and kissed her cheek
"She is right. You are just so beautiful. I wish you all the best Aaliya. May God give you everything you want."-Anushka came closer and hugged her.
"Come now. It's time. Let's not let Zain wait for too long."-they laughed.
Zain was sitting outside his house. When his mother called him two nights before wedding and informed him that wedding will be held in their house, he couldn't believe it. But he said yes after talking with Aaliya about it. Everything was ready. Imaam already came and everyone was waiting for bride to arrive. He was in black suite with white shirt and black tie. Suraiya didn't like the way he was dressed but he didn't pay any head to that. He just wanted to finally marry Aaliya and let the whole world knows she's his.
And suddenly there she was. Walking to him in that beautiful white wedding dress, her head and face cowered. He could see her smile behind the veil. She sat in front of him and smiled. Zain's heart was racing. He was sure his brother could hear it. The angel in front of him will soon be only his. And even thinking about it made him smile.
Imaam approached Aaliya:
"Beta do you have anyone who will be your witness? Someone from the family.?"
"No, I don't have anyone from the family. But there are my friends and God who will witness."-she answered.
"Do you take Zain Abdullah as your lawful husband, without coercion, willingly?"-he asked her
Aaliya looked up Zain and with huge smile on her face she said
"Yes, I do."
Zain smiled.
Imaam came to Zain and asked him:
"Do you have someone to witness?"
"Yes I do. My brother."
"Do you take Aaliya Haider as your lawful wife, without coercion, willingly?"
"Yes. Yes I do."-Zain answered. He heard cheers like it was so far away from him. He looked at Aaliya's face. Naina and Anushka slowly took her hands and take her to Zain. They turned her to face him and he removed her veil. And there she was, standing right in front of him, with teary eyes.
Finally they were husband and wife. They were tied together, forever. He leaned to her and kissed her forehead. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment.
That day was quite long. That's what Aaliya thought. She was hell tired when they got in the car to leave to their home. Aaliya and Zain were settled in back seat and she came closer to him, cuddling him. He hugged her and kissed her hair.
"Sleep."-he whispered. "I know you're tired. Sleep now. We have all life for make out sessions."-he smirked.
Aaliya playfully hit his stomach.
"Shut up. I won't let you touch me next three years."-she joked.
"Hey. That's not fair. I have all the right to touch you. You're my wife now. And you can not stop me."-he laughed.
Aaliya felt dizzy and closed her eyes. And that's when she felt strong blow, she heard glass breaking, the shrill sound of brakes that are trying to stop the car. She lost consciousness.