Healed, With Love

46. Happy Birthday

"I've been noticing you since morning and this is the 10th time you're zoning out, what's the matter!?" Asked Falak making herself comfortable on the couch beside her.

"No, I umm, actually I'm not feeling too good." Mehek was still sad of Ateeb's departure, his flight was at 5pm. She glanced at the wall clock and sighed as the clock struck 6pm.

"Should I call bhai!?" Falak was now worried.

"No no!! He must have already left." She said looking ahead not meeting her eyes.

"Left!? Where!?"

"Leeds! His meeting has been re scheduled so he left early.!"

"And you didn't stop him!?" Falak was gawking at her with wide eyes.

"Bhabhi jaan you could have no you should have....." she was cut off mid sentence by Mehek.

"What's with the bhabhi, I want you to call me Mehek.!" Said mehek scowling at her.

"Ok fine! Dont dodge the topic. It's your birthday tomorrow. Did you mention this to bhai?" Falak glowered at Mehek, who chose to stay mute.

"Unbelievable." She just huffed at her.

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"This is just not done, it was my first birthday after marriage and he left me all alone for a week, what am I supposed to do!? Is this how you treat your wife!?" Mehek was talking her heart out hugging her teddy bear. The one she had in her home. She had her mom send it among her other things during the wedding. She hadn't took it out from the wardrobe before since this was her first night alone without the love of her life she felt it was much needed. She huffed out of annoyance but suddenly felt so sad she couldn't help but feel neglected,  two tears made it's way out. She stood up from the bed and walked towards the walk in closet. But stopped short when she heard a noise in her balcony.

She looked at the clock. It was half n hour past 12. She gulped at the simple thought of someones presence there, gathering lots and llys of courage she walked towards the balcony, moving the curtains slightly she peeked out but found no one she sighed and moved away from the door only to be caged in a strong yet warm embrace.

Ateeb gently placed his palm on her lips as he had expected her to shout at his sudden appearance. He smiled at her.

"Ateeb!? What are you doing here!?" She was shocked at his presence.

"Happy birthday sweet heart." He said Kissing her wet eye lashes.

"Oh!" She couldn't comprehend what was happening around her.

"I thought.... you were...." she stuttered.

He walked towards the couch and sat with her still in his arms and kissing her forehead.

"First of all this teddy needs to be returned to its place."

"What!? But why?" She looked at him all puzzled at his sudden demand.

"Why!? Mrs. Ateeb Murtaza you were spilling your heart out to that thing instead of your handsome husband. I was feeling so damn jealous of a fur ball." He grimaced at his own words. Mehek couldn't control herself and burst out into laughter.

"I'm glad you find it hilarious." He huffed at her which did little to calm her down instead she found t amusing. He gathered her close to him and kissed her forehead, Mehek snuggled on his chest and closed her eyes contented.

"Mehek." She glanced up and found him looking at her. She tried to move back but he just shook his head in a no.

"Are you happy!?" His questioned made her confused.

"Yes I am." She answered truthfully.

"But you're still not comfortable I've noticed you've become more and more reserved and silent even around mom and Falak. Did somebody say something!?" He questioned worry making his features.

"Ateeb! It's nothing like that, it's just...... I dont want to hurt anyone." She said deep in her thoughts.

"Hurt!? You!? Oh my God! And what made you think that " He asked  clearly astonished at her statement.

"Umm no actually, fiza aapi.... I mean.... how to explain." She was flustered.

"I'm all ears sweet heart."

"Fiza aapi advised me to be cautious. We never know which move might prove to be the wrong one. Earlier it was different I was only Falak's friend but now... I've got responsibilities on me as well. I dont want to hurt anyone unintentionally too." She said clearly looking worried.

"Let's just get one point straight baby! Nobody thinks you as a sister in law or daughter in law. My parents consider you as their daughter, you don't have to behave like a well disciplined daughter in law. You're the same Mehek. Falak loves you a lot just like you were and mom, she was infact worried about you. Everyone loves you for who you are, you dont have to behave or act like a matured person." He said the last sentence smiling at her.

"Oh why I'm mature." She poked her tongue at him.

"I can see that wifey." Laughed Ateeb at her antics

"Ahaa!!! Where is my birthday gift!" Mehek was back to her old self. Ateeb smiled at her and said.

"You've got a handsome man as your husband beside you what can be a better gift than that." He said smirking at her.

"Is that so!? But I think Zaryab bhai looks better than you." She smirked right back.

"What?" She broke into fits of laughter at his expression.

"Why you little.."with that he started tickling her.

"Okay, okay, okay I'm sorry I didn't mean it." She pleaded breathless at all the laughing.

"You better be." He glared at her.

"Aww!!! My husband is angry." Mehek cooed at him, making him huff in displeasure.

"I'm really sorry." She said a little too serious but before he could say anything she broke in fits of laughter again.

"That's it." He started to tickle her again.

"Sorry sorry sorry...." she beseeched, calming herself taking deep breaths.

"So... my gift!?" She asked gazing at him with a small smile. He couldn't help but touch them with his lips. She felt something cold on her wrist and saw an elegant diamond bracelet adorning her wrist. Beautifully designed with oval shaped aquamarine in the centre surrounded by a halo of diamonds through out the bracelet, she gasped at it.

"Masha Allah!! It's so beautiful, thank you so much." She looked back at him.

"You're welcome baby." He said, rewarding her lips with a small peck.
Mehek smiled and snuggled close to him.   

Hi sweeties!!!

Although I was left disappointed by my readers over votes and comments
Here a new short update.

And with that its wraps for Ateeb and Mehek.🤗

This will be the final chapter that is solely based on them.
I wanted to end their part with a happy note so here it is.

It saddens me to say this but if this continues to be the response of my readers then I'll most probably take down this book from wattpad and publish it on another platform where it'll be more appreciated.

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