Made For Ishq

3.

Ashar's P.O.V

A month passed by rather quickly since the day I said yes to Ahana. We haven't had any contact which I'm grateful for. I simply do not have the time for it. Nor do I have anything to say to her.

Mom and Halia visited her a few times I think. Mom talked about it the last time I went home for dinner. I wasn't paying much attention so I don't know the whole thing. Not that I was interested.

I have to go meet mom for lunch today. I'm pretty sure she's going to talk about Ahana again. I sighed thinking about the tiring afternoon of pretending ahead of me.

As expected, mom mentioned her when I sat down at the cafe.

"I met Ahana's mother yesterday. We both agree that we should plan the engagement soon."

I nodded chewing on my chicken. "Go ahead then. How's next week?"

"Next week?" She looked at me surprised.

"The sooner the better, right?" I asked.

She clapped her hands laughing, "I didn't knew you were so impatient to get married beta!"

I smiled, "If only you knew mom."

"Well then I should start preparing immediately. I'll send out the invitations for next Saturday! Oh there's so much to do."

"I'll clear my schedule."

"Are you seriously going to wear black to your engagement?" Arzaan asked me as I came out of the dressing room.

I looked in the mirror of the boutique. Arzaan and I have to get outfits for the engagement that is in two days.

We both planned on wearing a kurta (a traditional male outfit) but apparently black is not acceptable?

"Why not?" I asked.

"You're the groom, you can't wear black!" He picked up another kurta in peach colour. "Choose another."

I sighed, "Fine but no light colours. Is there a green? Forest green?" I asked the assistant.

He nodded and got me a few options. I went ahead to try them on. Usually I would get one tailored but I simply do not have the time for it.

I chose a green kurta with some thread embroidery on it while Arzaan chose a light blue one. After shopping for shoes and stuff we were finally done.

I'll tell you getting married is no easy task. Even when you're as disinterested as me.

Usually the engagement is on two different days. One by the groom's side and other from the bride's but due to shortage of time we decided on a joint engagement.

The venue was booked accordingly and people were invited. I'm pretty sure Halia and mom are going a little crazy planning everything. They're quite excited. I have absolutely no idea why. But to each their own.

I reached the venue first with Arzaan and Halia and she immediately excused herself to go over to the woman's section. The hall was divided by curtains and so was the platform. I sat down on my designated seat and Arzaan started talking to the few guests that arrived early. I said Salaam to be polite and waited for this to be over.

After a while, Arzaan told me he's going to the women's section. I just shrugged him off. Probably going to annoy Halia or something.

He returned smiling weirdly at me, "What?" I asked.

"Do you want to see bhabhi? (brother's wife) She's looking absolutely gorgeous."

"I don't." I said annoyed.

He nodded silently and sat down beside me.

"Fine show me!" I whispered.

He grinned, "I knew it!"

He unlocked his phone and showed me her picture.

My heart skipped a beat. Again.

I definitely have arrythimia. That's the only explanation for the poor working of my heart. Ahana wore a baby pink coloured gown and she was smiling at something Halia was saying.

It was obviously a candid because her face was turned towards the side and her smile was genuine. And I felt myself wanting that smile to be directed towards me. What is wrong with me?!

"Do you want me to send you this picture?" Arzaan asked.

I got startled. I had totally forgotten his existence. I cleared my throat trying to appear normal. As if I wasn't going through an inner turmoil.

"Why would you do that?"

"It's just you seem really focused on it. So perhaps you would like it for later."

"There's no need for that." I said giving him his phone back. I definitely do not need to see any more of her.

Her image was burnt into my mind. As soon as I stopped focusing, it became the sole focus of my brain.

I can't wait to get this over with so that everything could go back to normal.

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Hi my babies!

I know I know that we are all waiting for the romance. But don't worry if there's one thing I know how to deliver, it's romance.

It'll be hear soon. Wait patiently.

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