Always and Forever

39. The Big Day

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Hayat's pov:

The sunrise that I have never seen in my lifetime looked beautiful today , the early morning breeze which always made me shiver felt way beyond amazing today , the birds chirping which was considered a nuisance was a pleasant song to my ears today , the crisp autumn leaves looked mesmerizing . My nostrils loved the aroma of the morning coffee which I rarely have . The breakfast which I hate to eat tasted delicious. Everything looked amazing today . Indeed today is a special day , my big day. I am finally going to be his . I cherished each and every moment of this day , every normal thing seemed extraordinary. It was like this day was destined to be beautiful in every possible way like how I am destined to be his amidst all the odds. I could relate everything with us . I never thought this could happen , us could happen .

The lavender body wash and shampoo smelled pleasant today . I have never known that lavender smelled this amazing . I took out my wedding gown from the wardrobe , it was a royal blue coloured satin gown which had layers of net above it, a crystal belt at my waist and my neckline was beautifully decorated with velvet roses of the same color as that of the gown. Hamza never let Rafan pay for it , they had an argument for this , but Hamza was strong on gifting me my wedding gown . Aaliyah helped me with the make up and hair . She suggested curls and I never knew that I would look beautiful in curls until then. I wrapped a silver hijab and a silver heels which matched with my dress.
I looked at myself in the mirror twice, I felt beautiful. I have to thank the designer for this wonderful gift.

Hamza's pov :

I never woke up this excited in my lifetime. This is the day I have been waiting for . I never expected my life to take such turns, but it is going to end in a beautiful way hopefully. When I designed the dress , I never thought I would be the groom to see her in it , I chose blue for her , blue became my favourite color since the day I fell for her magical eyes . I wore a dark blue shirt with a black coat which would match with her outfit. I dreamt of every possible and impossible thing that might happen today . I desperately wanted someone to tell us that we would make a beautiful couple , I want people tell us that we were made for each other . I have waited for this day when I would call her mine . However happy I am , I missed something . I felt a hollowness in my heart , I missed my mom , dad and my little brother . I wanted them here to be with me on my big day , but they are not ready to accept my Hayat , they wanted me to get married to a girl they chose for me , instead of my Hayat. I knew there is a lot more like this coming our way , but I will protect my Hayat from all of them at any cost . I have started taking oaths even before the wedding . I smiled at myself in the mirror .

We were seated seperately as in men's and women's section . Rafan sat with me along with a few of his cousins and friends . I am waiting impatiently for the imam to arrive . It was a small gathering and people started coming which made my patience level go down. Finally the imam came, they recited the nikkah dua and asked me "do you Hamza, accept Hayat as your wife ?"

"Qubbul hai , Qubbul hai , Qubbul hai " . I felt an unknown happiness as I uttered those words.

It was now Hayat's turn and she said the same with tears in her eyes . She found a new beginning as she told those words .

Hayat's pov:

People congratulated us as Hamza held my hands in his . The red in my cheeks became brighter than the red mehendi stain in my hand. He held my hands so softly like it is a fragile thing that's not meant to be handed roughly . My hands looked beautiful in his , we fitted perfectly. Even the small things felt amazing . We had the photography session next , which felt awesome in the beginning but boring as time went . My cheeks started hurting by smiling continuously, he must have also felt the same . My stomach started grumbling. Romaisa never left his side the whole time . Everybody must have thought that she is from the groom's side . She never cared to look at me for once , but kept on staring and laughing at Hamza all this time . Aaliyah and Rafan were busy welcoming the guests .

We had our lunch which tasted extra delicious today . I observed him while we ate and had come to the conclusion that he has a small appetite when compared with mine . It was time for us to leave to his house, The saddest part of a happy wedding . Rafan and aaliyah both had tears in their eyes which made me cry more , I am really going to miss them . They sent me off with puffy eyes . I waved them bye without looking at their eyes . All the while Hamza was consoling me as I was crying .

" Hayat, I know that you are a brave girl , what happened to that girl with whom I fell in love with." Hamza was trying his best .

"Being brave doesn't mean you shouldn't have any emotions , they are my family. " I replied.

" I don't have any of my family with me now , so don't worry we are gonna celebrate every occasions only with yours . You can spend as much as time you need with them , I won't be an obstacle in your way . You are my only family now , so I'll never hurt you , I will protect you at any cost and I will live to see you smile . Your tears hurt me Hayat, please try to understand."

" you ignore my existence for days , then you magically appear and speak like a mad man in love . I want to hate you so badly , but I've fallen for you already, so stop acting " . I wish I could speak out my thoughts.

Hamza's pov:

"Hayat enough of your dreams , we have reached our destination ". I pulled her out .

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I know I'm more than just late , but I have my own reasons, you have all the rights to hate me , but don't hate Hayat and Hamza, show them some love . 😉