Rewrite the Stars

Chapter 24: The Newly Weds

"Is it a dream that you're mine
Even if it is, I don't wanna wake up"
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Rohaan:
I was sleeping soundly. Last night was very tiring. The function ended late and by the time we hit the bed, sleep was the very first thing that came to all of us. The tireness had taken the best of me as I didn't even remember when I dozed off. As I took a turn on my opposite side I could smell a certain aroma. It was roses and fruity. It got stronger each second as I could really felt it just above my nose. I could feel some pressure on my chest too. It wasn't that much, but it was heavy enough that I opened my eyes to see it. A faint smile came across my face as I witnessed the figure who chose my chest the best pillow for her head to place on. It was my wife, my Hareem sleeping as quite as a baby as she snuggled more to me. Her hair were sprawled on my face, thus explaining the scent. Her hair smelled really nice that it made me take a long sniff at it. Glancing at the clock, it struck just half past six. We both had slept again after praying Fajar. She had a little trouble sleeping again, but I made sure that she was comfortable. Deciding it's enough time for both of us to get some few hours of sleep more, I pulled her closer and wrapped the blanket around our figures and closed my eyes.

The next I woke up, it was close to ten. I no longer feel the weight on my chest as she has turned to her place. She was still sleeping very soundly that I didn't have the heart to wake her up. I quietly get up and went to take a relaxing bath. Coming out I chose a light brown kurta for me to changed into. I was combing my hairs when I heard a knock at our room. I opened the door and Mama was standing there. I greeted her and she asked
"Good morning. Is she still sleeping?". I nodded my head and Mama said
"That's fine. Let her sleep. The breakfast will be ready in a little while". Saying that she left and I closed the door. Coming near to my wife, I tucked some stray strands of her hair behind her ear and placed a kiss on her forehead and went downstairs.

Hareem:
The bright light that came from the windows disturbed my sleep. I opened my eyes and immediately put a hand on my eyes to block the light. I sat up and ran hand through my hair. I took in my surroundings. Suddenly all of the events came rushing back to me. Me marriage Rohaan. Glancing at the clock, I jumped up from the bed as it read ten thirty in the morning. I was late. Everybody must be waiting for me downstairs. Hurrying up to the bathroom I found everything that I could need. After taking a quick shower, I changed into a nice black dress.

Hareem's dress.

I combed my hairs and let them glide over my back as I applied a little amount of make up and wore the same pendant he gifted me last night. I liked it so much. The rose that dangle in the hollow of my neck gave this such an elegant style. I wore my white coloured studs when I heard the door open. Rohaan came in dressed in one of the finest kurta. His hair were slicked back and he was looking as fresh as day. He looked at me and said
"You woke up?". I nodded my head and said
"Why didn't you wake me up earlier? Everybody must be waiting for me". I asked softly. He took some steps closer to me and I would a lie if I say I wasn't nervous. I'm not used to his closeness. He makes me feel really nervous and fidgety. Stopping at an arm distance to me, he said gently
"You were sleeping very peacefully. I didn't want to disturb you". His concern about me somehow pulled some strings at my heart. His eye were gently taking in my form and he whispered very slowly
"You look beautiful". I felt butterflies in my stomach at his compliment and said
"Thank...you". He straightened up suddenly and forwarded his hand to me. He asked
"Shall we?" I looked at myself once in the mirror and slipped my hands in his. We went downstairs hand in hand.

When we made our way downstairs everybody was already at the table. We both greeted everyone and Hafsa smiled knowingly at me after looking at our joined hands. I ignored her, but she smiled even more brighter than before. We both sat down and phupho asked me
"Beta tum sahi se soi thi?"
(Beta did you sleep well?)
I answered her politely
"G". I started to pour tea in my cup when Phupho again said
"I told Bhabhi to drop the formalities of bringing the breakfast. You both can go back to the house after having breakfast. She must be missing you". I nodded my head at her. I really miss Mama a lot. Last night I also had troubles after praying Fajar. At night I was tired I just dozed off, but Rohaan really made me comfortable that I slept again peacefully. After we were done having breakfast I decided to help everyone clean up, but Hafsa and Phupho both were so stubborn that they didn't let me touch anything. I still helped them a little as I felt really bad letting them do all the work. Hafsa approached me when I was putting the cups.
"I see you have gotten pretty comfortable with Bhai. Oh Hareem just the way you look at him!". I slapped her arm and said
"Its nothing like that". She was adamant and said
"He's your husband darling. You can look at him as much as you want. Who are we to say anything?". Her words were making me shy and embarrassed. I looked at Phupho and whined
"Phupho look at her". Phupho chuckled and said to her
"Hafsa mat tang karo meri beti ko".
(Hafsa don't bother my daughter)
Hafsa rolled her eyes and said
"I see you already have Mama wrapped around your finger. Okay I'll leave you alone". She left after passing me a wink. Phupho laughed at her behavior and said
"She was waiting for this moment all her life. She has already warned Rohaan that she'll leave no stones unturned to tease him and his wife". I smiled at Phupho. She came and stood beside me and kept her hand over my head and blessed me
"Always stay happy Hareem. May Allah keep you both away from evil eyes".

I came in my room after spending sometime with Phupho and Hafsa. She showed me some pictures from the wedding. Everyone looked really amazing. Mama was wearing a deep purple and gold embroided saree which she wore when on her valima. She still looked as beautiful as she did at her valima. I've seen her in the pictures. I missed baba a lot though. At the time of rukhsati all I could think of was him. He must be really happy to see me get married. Since he loved phupho as his own daughter, he would have been elated to know that she wanted her son to marry me. I decided to call Mama as I really started to miss her. She picked on the second ring.
"Assalamualaikum how are you Mama?". I greeted as soon as she attended the call. She greeted me back and I asked
"How are you feeling? You must be tired". She chuckled and said
"I'm fine dear. How are you? You adjusted fine?". I told her that how everyone was just so co-operative with me. Mama hummed and asked
"Hareem how is Rohaan towards you?". I cleared my throat and could feel heat rising you to my neck. I rubbed my cheeks as they felt warm. I told her silently
"Mama he's actually really...nice. He made me feel comfortable with him". I heard Mama sigh at the other hand. I could understand that she felt really relived to know that I was treated just fine. I talked to her a little more and told he that I would be visiting her in the evening. After talking for a while and two I hung up. As I hung up, I saw Rohaan coming inside in the room. He asked
"You talked to Mami?" I nodded my head and he said
"I have some work to do. I'll be back before asar. Then we'll go". I nodded again at him and he went inside the washroom.

It was six in the evening. I was ready to go. Rohaan's messaged me few minutes before that he'll be here any moment. I heard his car in the driveway and made my way to open the door. I greeted him as he sees me
"Assalamualaikum". He answered back with a smile and Hafsa coughed from behind us. He looked at her and said
"Hafsa if your throat hurts, we can go see a doctor ". Hafsa pulled her tongue out at him and he chuckled. He looked at me and said
"Let me tell Mama". I followed him inside and asked him in the way
"You want to get fresh?". He shook his head and greeted everyone. Phupho looked at us and said
"You both are ready to go. Just be careful you too". Rohaan nodded and we both came outside. He pulled to car and we both sat down. He brought the engine to life and started driving.

We were stuck at traffic. Karachi's traffic is something you can never guess. He was tapping his fingers against the steering wheel. A little boy knocked at his window and offered some gajre. He looked at my hands and took out a few rupees. He gave the boy and he gave them the gajre. He passed them to me. I took them and heard him say
"It will look good on your henna covered hands". I wore them and indeed they looked beautiful. I thanked him and he said
"Don't. There's no need for thank you". Soon he pulled up at the house and sudden excitement rushed through me. I opened the door and he parked the car. I was very eager to meet everyone. He came to stand beside me and offered me his hand. I held it and he squeezed it. I smiled at him and he knocked at the door.
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Assalamualaikum everyone. Here's an update. It was a very sweet and kind of light chapter. Let me know your thoughts about the chapter. Please vote, comment and share.
Till then, Allah Hafiz.