Mubashira and Zaid's wedding was a grand affair. She was shocked when her father told her that Zaid has said yes for the marriage. Shocked and disappointed as she had agreed being sure that he will not agree at any rate. That way, the wedding wouldn't happen and the blame would be on Zaid. But he splashed water over her hidden agenda and there they were, seated at the plush sofa of a lavish banquet, ready to be wedded alongside Kashmala and Rayyan.
“Please sign here.” - the scholar handed over the Nikah papers to Zaid.
Zaid's face was clear of any expressions. One couldn't tell whether he was happy or upset by looking at him. He took the pen and quietly signed the papers before they were forwarded to Mubashira. As he raised his head up, his eyes widened because the person stood before him was..
“Ayma ?”
Every person present at the stage turned to look at the out of breath girl who had caught the groom's attention. Asif's face hardened.
“What are you doing here ?” - Asif asked strictly.
“Mujhe tumse baat karni hai Zaid.” - Ayma was addressed to Zaid, her eyes fixated on him.
Zaid kept looking at her. Unresponsive.
“Security! SECURITY!” - Asif shouted.
“It's okay Baba.” - Zaid said at last, standing up.
The guests broke into murmurs as Zaid came down the stage and went to a side to talk to the stranger girl.
“Kya baat karni hai ab tumhen ?” - Zaid asked, folding his arms. Gone was the softness his voice once had for the girl standing in front of him. Even the tears flowing down her cheeks did nothing to his heart. His heart had bled after her betrayal before dying. Nothing could revive it now.
“Sach batana hai tumhen! Tumhare Dad ka sach!” - she said.
He frowned but stayed quiet to listen.
“Your father kidnapped my brother! Threatened him to refuse your proposal else he'll be dead!”
Zaid's eyes grew as large as saucers. “What rubbish is this!”
“You don't believe me ? Go and check the CCTV footage of your office. My brother was taken there by your Dad's guards! Ask the employees there who all saw him coming and leaving! It was all your Dad's plan Zaid! To become good in your eyes!”
Another betrayal. By another loved one. Tears stung Zaid's eyes. He felt his throat constricting.
“I know I'm late.” - Ayma said, gesturing towards his wedding attire and the stage behind him where his now lawfully wedded wife was seated. “But I wanted to make it clear that hum sath nahin hen toh sirf tumhare Dad ki wajah se. Mere Bhai ki wajah se nahin.”
The pain worsened in his chest. Anger taking over. “Seriously Ayma ?” - he asked unbelievably. “Main aaya tha tumhare paas sab kuch ch'hor kar. Maanga tha tumhara sath par tumne nahi chuna mujhe. Maine apno ko tumhare liye ch'hora par tumne nahi Ayma. Kyun ? Sirf isi liye ke tum ek larki ho, tumhari so called majbooriyan hongi aur tumhen poori family chahiye ? Hum larkon ke liye to bohat aasaan hota hai na apni family ko ch'hor dena ? Maan liya Dad ne jo kiya wo ghalat tha aur hai. Par tum yeh nahi keh saktin ke hum unki wajah se door huye. Aaj agar hum sath nahin hen to sirf TUMHARI wajah se.” - he burst out, hurt that she still didn't realize her fault.
Tears floated in his eyes. Betrayal after betrayal snatched his energy and he felt drained.
“Aaj agar main is dard main hun toh sirf isi liye ke maine tumhen chuna par tumne mujhe nahin.” - he whispered thickly and stormed out. Not wanting to shed tears in front of the person who was the rootcause of his pain.
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Love Thy Enemy ~ A ZaiRa FF
FanfictionMubashira Jaffer is the classic example of a rich, spoiled brat. She is egoistic, chic, beautiful and charismatic. Doesn't compromise and absolutely abhors losing. But is that all who Mubashira is or there's more to her than meets the eye ? ~ Zaid S...
