Destined for One Another

Destined for One Another (13)

Mahinoor's POV

"Take care of Baba and Amma," I said firmly to Roza, "Stop being a brat, and help Amma around the house okay?" 

Roza nodded, wiping her eyes as I asked her to stop crying with the excuse that her mascara had begun to run down her cheeks. When in reality I just didn't want her to continue crying like that infront of me, otherwise I would start crying too. "I am only down the street, so if you need anything, or-"

"You will be going to New York Api," Roza interrupted me, "Not down the street."

"Not yet," I assured her, "For the next week, I am down the street and so what if I am in New York, one phone. call, I'll be right here."

Roza smiled softly, "Take care of yourself as well Api, don't continue worrying about us."

"I will," I comforted her when she should be the one comforting me, but that's where the. big sister instincts kick in. I had already said goodbye to Amma and Baba, and she was the only one left. "One call, okay?"

"Got it," She answered, "Now go, I am sure Bhai wants to talk to you alone." I looked over at Rehan who smiled shaking his head. "Bye,"

"Bye," I whispered, Roza moved away. from the car, waving with tears in her eyes, once again. This. time tears blurred my vision as well. Even though I truly was only going down the street, it was a different type of pain being separated from my family, and going into a whole new family. Even if I had known them all my life, they weren't my baba, or amma, or Roza. 

Clearing my throat I readjust my dupatta, it was beginning to tug on my hair as some of it got pressed by my back. Rehan looked over at me, "You okay?" He asked softly, 

I nodded, "Yeah, just feel a bit weird." I kept my head down, I didnt want to let him see me cry, or be emotional. I needed to keep my head strong now, I was in this relationship, unwanted, but still was here. " What's the plan now?" I ask playing with my wedding ring. 

"Nothing," Rehan said, 

I look up at him shocked, "Excuse me?"

Rehan breathed out heavily, "For next week we act like a happy married couple." He replied, turning into the driveway of his home, "And then we get on a flight to New York, and I drop you off at NYU, and that's that."

"I don't have a dorm, Rehan." I tell him, "When Baba found out about my admission, he had called and asked for the dorm to be given to someone else. Thankfully he hadn't withdrawn my admission, so I still have a seat in the program."

"Then live with me," He said casually, "Until you can find a place that you can afford by yourself of course."

"But Alizeh," I began, "Doesn't she live with you?"

Rehan parked the car, turning towards me, "No, and stop worrying about her. I can handle Alizeh, just try to figure out your stuff first. Make sure your name is still in the registration, and everything else is handled and when we get to New York, we can see from there. Okay?"

"Okay." 

"Alright, now let's go." He said, getting out of the car and I followed him out to the front door, of his . . .I mean our new home. 

. . .

After had entered the home, there was of course a bunch of teasing from everyone, starting from Khala to Ayaan Bhai, to Azlaan Bhai. . .but we managed to break through all their little chain of teasing and taunts and ran upstairs and locked the door behind us, as soon as we made it to Rehan's room.  Rehan had laid down on his bed exhausted from fighting off Ayaan and Azlaan as I sat down to take my heavy jewelry off at his vanity.  

An awkward silence had completely taken over the room, Rehan cleared his throat harshly attracting my attention, "Tommorow is our Walima,"

I furrowed my eyebrow as I unpinned my dupatta from my hair and threw it carelessly to the side onto the sofa he had in his room. "So?" I ask confused, as I take off my head jewelry as well, flinching as I accidentally pull at my hair, in the process. 

Rehan looked at his bed, which was beautifully decorated by Khala, Api and. . .Alizeh. I was afraid to even sit on it, what if she laid thorns underneath all those rose petals? "We have to mess up the bed tonight."

"What?" I say turning to face him so I wasnt looking at him through the mirror, "Why do we-" I stopped myself in the middle of my sentence, as I felt my cheeks begin to burn. "Seriously Rehan?"

"What?" He said smiling, "Do you actually want to do it?"

"Like I  said before, that," I used to circle my hand around the bed, "Will never happen."

Rehan smirked standing up, "Never say never, Mahi." 

"Stop Rehan," I say firmly, "It's not funny."

He came to stand infront of me as I sat on the chair, he put his hand on the back of the chair, and the other on the vanity counter, he leaned down so we were at eye level, his eyes never left mine for a second. "Who says I'm joking?" Rehan whispered, 

My heart skipped a beat, and my eyes frantically searched his to see some sort of humor, but there was nothing. . .swallowing harshly I leaned back, ready to turn and gain some space from him, but he was fast and pulled me up so I was flush against him. Rehan's arms wrapped around my waist tightly as my hands rested against his chest. "W-What are you doing?" Rehan gave me a smug look leaning closer if possible, his lips were inches away from mine. . . this was not how I imagined my first kiss. . ."Rehan,"  I said barely above a whisper, "Let go," I pushed against his chest gently,  "S-Stop."

Rehan grip loosened immediately, "I'm just playing with you wifey, I won't do anything to you unless you ask me to."

My eyes widened as I heard his words, what has gotten into him? Has he completely forgotten about Alizeh? Furrowing my eyebrows I managed to break loose from his grip, and I rushed into the bathroom, locking the door behind me. 

I bring my hand to touch my heart, which was beating frantically. . what was that?

. . .

Rehan's P.O.V.

Chuckling I sit back down on my bed and call Alizeh, "Hello?" She answered after a few rings, it sucked that even though she was only a bedroom away, I couldn't see her, until everyone fell asleep. 

"What are you doing?" I ask her,  looking up at my ceiling. 

"Waiting for you," She sighed, "Are you coming tonight?' 

"Yep, I can't wait to see you." I hadn't had sex in a long fucking time, and I needed to get laid. Alizeh and I got serious really quickly,  and being sexual was one of our ways to keep our relationship healthy and interesting. 

"Tired of your wife already?" She asked snarkily. Look, I respected Mahi, but our age gap was to much, I do not understand why our families thought that we would work well together. I had my needs, sexual, physical, mental, and. emotional while she still had to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. I already have everything laid out for myself. 

"Please," I scoffed, "She can't be compared to you,  I need you." I knew it was harsh, but it was true. Alizeh had something, that. was so addicting, something fresh, something that I wanted and needed in my life. 

Alizeh chuckled, "That desperate to get some huh?"

"Just be ready tonight," I said firmly, "And try to keep quiet, we almost got caught last night."

"What am I supposed to do?" She tried to defend herself, "I felt good, you made me feel good."

I groaned hearing her words. "See you tonight," I said quickly before hanging up the phone. I readjusted my pants, trying to breathe calmly. I was just playing with Mahi, before... It wasn't like I was actually going to do anything to her. . it was fun. 

But what I felt with Alizeh, nothing could replace that.  . nothing.