Ve ishqa = O love
Book 1 of the series ( Ishq-e-haqiqi = Divine love )
He's the sun
She's the moon
She's the star
He's the admirer
He's the muse
She's the artist
She's the poetry
He's the poet
They're both the sun and the moon that are meant to...
" dil tenu rendha sadha cheteh karda Kisi hor te Na marre Tere tehi marda Baan meri raani tera rajha banjha Tuhi ban mera kar dar waza ban ja "
Khwaab by Akhil parmish Varma
Her cousin
Author pov
And saw her cousin .
After unexpectedly encountering her cousin, Shameer Suleiman .
He had been living with her family since his parents tragically perished in a plane crash on route from Karachi to Lahore.
As she gazed at him, a surge of disgust and annoyance swept over her, prompting her to attempt to shut the door on him.
However, he swiftly thwarted her attempt by grasping the handle firmly.
"Why have you come here?" she demanded, her irritation palpable. Ignoring her, Shameer flashed a repugnant smile and teasingly inquired .
"Why so angry? Didn't you miss me?" Rolling her eyes, she retorted .
"Who are you to me that I would miss you?" She pivoted away from him, reached for a book on her nightstand, and made her way to the bed in a bid to evade his unwelcome presence.
Undeterred, Shameer declared with confidence, "Your soon-to-be husband," standing before her with his arms crossed, a self-assured smirk on his face.
" If you desire for us to marry, I will not marry you. You are shameless and irresponsible," she expressed firmly, avoiding any eye contact.
Her feelings of disgust continued to intensify as she felt trapped in this situation. She had always known about the arrangement her parents had made, but seeing him in person only made her more repulsed.
As she held the book tightly in her hand, she could sense his arrogant presence lingering in the room. Deep down, she knew that she needed to stand up for herself and make it clear
" You have to marry me, even if you don't want " he said before leaving .
She was taken aback by his forceful statement about marriage, feeling anger rise within her as she watched him storm away with clenched jaw.
She couldn't believe the nerve of him, his words stabbing at her heart like tiny knives. The weight of his expectation for her to marry him, whether she liked it or not, felt suffocating.
The mere idea of being forced into this commitment against her will made her stomach churn.
A ray of hope shone through as she saw a message from Qayanat, which brought a sense of relief and comfort. her trusted confidante and best friend.
The familiar warmth of their friendship brought a small smile to her face, offering a momentary reprieve from the turmoil of the situation.
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After a tiring conversation with her best friend about her persistent cousin's unwelcome advances, Umeed decided that staying away from home for a few days might be a good idea.
She confided in her friend about how her cousin always pressured her for marriage despite her repeated rejections, attributing his intentions solely to physical desires. With a sense of frustration and discomfort hanging in the air, Umeed agreed to stay with her friend for a while to avoid the uncomfortable situation at home.
As she bid farewell to her friend, she placed her phone on the nightstand and drifted off to sleep, hoping for a peaceful and undisturbed rest.
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On the other side at fakhir house .
As the scene unfolds, the tension between a mother's traditional values and her son's unexpected affection for someone outside the norm grows palpable.
The fakhir calmly navigates through his mother's shock, unveiling his love for Umeed, he crossed paths with not once, but twice.
While he stands resolute in his emotional truth, his mother grapples with the idea of a love that defies her expectations.
When he unveiled the fact that his affection was unrequited, and that the woman might not even recall their meetings, a wave of sympathy and determination washed over his mother.
His mother, determined to see her son happy, offers unwavering support in his pursuit of love.
The mother-son bond strengthens as they embark on a journey filled with possibilities and uncertainties, all in the name of love.
As she left the room, promising to share the news with the father, the son could see the glimmer of hope in her eyes, knowing that he had an ally in his quest for love.
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How was today's chapter lovelies . Please vote and comment if you like the story . Did you guys hear about the new Netflix series Heeramandi . That's all for today . Bye bye allahafiz . I Belli miei
