Possession

36. Daniyal?

 

"Zahra wake up" Dua shook her body, trying to wake her up who was sleeping soundly without any worry.

 

"Noooooo. Not yet!" She slurred in her sleepy voice, pulling the pillow over her head.

 

"Stupid. Wake up. You've to get ready. Today is your rukhsati."

 

Her eyes wide opened as her words registered in her mind and she abruptly sat up, rubbing her eyes.

 

"What?"

 

"Yes. The beautician is waiting for you" Dua announced.

 

"Where?"

 

"In your mother's room. You'll be getting ready there. Its already 11 and the function is at 5 so get up, hurry up before Dadi comes here."

 

Zahra nodded her head. Her heart felt heavy. Finally the day has arrived and no miracle happened which could save her.

 

She got up and went inside the washroom to take a shower. She was fearful what Irtaza will be doing with her at night. She had agreed to him that night.

 

She was so afraid to face him. She didnt want this rukhsati. She didn't want this marriage. And today is the day, she has to leave everyone and settle herself in his mansion.

 

Suddenly an idea sparked in her brain. She knew it wont work but she felt so helpless that she wasnt afraid to give a chance to it. She was praying that somehow this idea works. She was ready to do anything which can stop this rukhsati.

 

After taking a quick shower, she wore her clothes and went towards Irtaza's room. She opened the door but he was not there. She then went towards his study but he was also not there.

 

A maid was passing by and she asked her about Irtaza, who told her that he was in his grandparents room. Zahra rushed towards the room and knocked on the door, entering inside after getting the permission. She found him talking with his grandfather, holding some files in his hand. Now his grey eyes were stuck on her.

 

She gulped.

 

She was confused now whether she should do or not.

 

"What is it?" Irtaza asked.

 

"I..want to...talk to you." She said in her small voice.

 

"Go Irtaza." His grandfather said and he placed the files on table. He moved towards her and held her hand, following her towards his study.

 

Her heart was beating wildly.

 

They both entered inside and he closed the door, turning towards her.

 

"Say." He commanded.

 

"I...please...I....please....I...do..nt wa..nt this mar...riage." She stuttered. Anticipation hazed her mind as she continuously fidgeted with her fingers.