A Marriage of Thorns!!!

Chap-16

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Tucking the last strand of my hair behind ear, I looked at the mirror. Perfect. Finally a perfect bun.

Amidst all the preparation Aunt took me aside, "Kashaf dear, you see my Danish has cracked some big deal. So we are throwing a party. On behalf of your mother in law, I'm saying this. Get ready. Look your best. Everyone's eye will only be on you".

So here I'm, sitting before the mirror in a navy blue anarkali suit. Its not too heavy just has the embroidered work in the bodice. My low bun, which I have put after a great effort was clearly adding a look to me. I took a quick selfie. Whatever maybe the occasion, selfie is must.

The door opened and in came Zain. He had that dangerous look. It scared me to hell. He's like an alpha wolf, ready pounce on me. Thankfully he didn't say anything and moved towards the closet. With his clothes in his hand, he left the room.

"Phew!" I let out my breathe. For a minute, I thought he would just murder me. How the hell did he find out it was me who changed the papers? Does he have spy cameras round here?

I stepped out of my room. "Wow!" The whole house was changed into a grand hotel. Nothing much was done, just the couches in the hall were kept aside. The red carpet, few decorations and yeah, that chandelier was lit up which gave a grand look. I haven't noticed its existence that well before. But what's the use of all these? This house doesn't have the coziness of a home. There's no family gathering and nothing which makes this a home.

Everyone was scattered around. There were few unknown peoples. I don't know why my eyes searched for one person. To my disappointment, he was not there.

With the time peoples started filling. Most of them were from that party which Zain took few days back. Many still remember me and greeted me.

Perks of being Mrs. Zain Usman, you know. Believe me I don't even remember them.

"Hey! Remember me?" A very smiling girl came to me.

How could I even forget her? "Hey Nidhi!" I hugged her.

"Aha! You remember this receptionist after all" she tried to keep up her shocked look.

"Well you are hard to forget" I played along with her.

"That's great." She said frowning at someone.

"What happened?"

"I don't know how Danish sir got this deal. I mean he is not that good. Zain sir had got this all set up"

Yeah! Your Zain sir got this all set up and I led it all down. Nice Kashaf, you worked it for your husband's nemesis.

"What's wrong with him?" I asked seeing her scowl at Danish.

"Can you keep a secret?"

"I try"

She let out a breath and took a sip from her drink. "Danish sir is responsible for quitting of many female staff. He is the biggest douche bag. This deal has given him more access and more chance to torture us"

No doubt in this. He is the biggest player. Why can't he fear Allah?

"Leave him. Tell me about yourself" she beamed a smile.

We then talked about everything. She seemed very nice with quite weird habits just like me. We even exchanged our phone numbers. Excusing to meet someone she left.

I scanned the place for Zain but no sign of him. No matter how's our relationship is, I'm connected only with him. He is a total pain but annoying him is a great fun.