The nikkah was fixed for a month later and the rukhsati was decided after Noor's graduation.

The nikkah was right after their internal exams.

During the whole month Shahzain hadd never missed a chance of declaring his love for her. Verbally or through actions.

Noor had wanted to say it back to him but her shyness took over her everytime she opened her mouth to do so.

Today was their nikkah and everyone from the family and friends were gathered in the Khan house.

I don't know much about the rituals. I have only read these in books. So please forgive your author if I make any mistakes.

The hall was divided in two with a white parda in between.

Shahzain was sitting on one side of the parda. The maulvi asked Shahzain his consent for marriage.

"Qubool hai!"

He repeated three times and signed the Nikkah papers. All the men on his side chanted God's name and maulvi moved to the other side.

About 15 minutes later the other side too chanted God's name indicating Noor's consent for the marriage.

The parda between them was dropped and Shahzain's breath hitched.

There sat his newly wedded wife. His Ain. She looked ethereal in her pastel white joda. Her face glowing with happiness and a light blush coating her cheeks like it usually did in his presence.

The couple was then made to sit together.

"Nikkah Mubarak Ain!"

(Congratulations on the wedding Ain!)

Shahzain whispered near her ear. Noor blushed and mumbled.

"Aapko bhi."

(You too.)

Shahzain grinned widely and softly held her palm in his. She blushed deeper but let her hand where it was.

"Congratulations Noorie! Congratulations Jijaji!"

Aakriti and Disha giggled while emphasising on 'Jijaji'. Shahzain chuckled and thanked them while Noor glared at them.

Everyone congratulated the couple one by one and got their photos clicked.

After the ceremony Noor was sent to the room where Shahzain was allowed to meet her for some time.

Their wedding night was to be held after the rukhsati.

Noor was sitting on the bed waiting for him with her bated breath. She was giddy yet nervous. They would be alone for the first time. He was her husband now.

So many thoughts going on in her mind but she knew Shahzain and she knew he would never do anything to make her uncomfortable.

Noor's breath hitched when she heard the door open.

Shahzain came in and muttered a soft 'Ma sha allah' under his breath. His wife looked beautiful.

He sat near her maintaining a respectable distance not wanting to make her feel uncomfortable.

He took out a small box from his kurta pockets and forwarded it to her.

"Aapka tohfaa!"

(Your gift!)

Noor took the box from him.

"Shukriya!"

(Thank you!)

She opened the box and a gasp escaped her lips. Those were the most beautiful pair of anklets that she has ever seen.

"Pasand aaya?"

(Did you like it?)

Noor beamed at Shahzain.

"Bhut khubsurat hai. Shukriya!"

(Very beautiful. Thank you!)

He smiled and turned to her completely.

"Ijazat hai?"

(Do I have the permission?)

He asked referring to the anklets and she nodded softly passing the box to him.

He came near her and she placed her feet forward lifting her lehanga a bit.

He softly took her foot and placed it on his knee. He tied the anklet on it and caressed it.

Tieing both the anklets he held her bangle clad hand and kissed her wrist softly.

"I love you Ain!"

He whispered clutching her hand to his heart and she smiled placing her palm to his heart.

"I love you too Shah!"

Shahzain felt like he would die pf happiness today. The most happiest day of his life became even more special with her confession.

He cupped her face and kissed her covered head and joined their foreheads. Noor smiled and cherished the moment.

A month had passed since their nikkah and two have gotten even more close after their confession.

Shahzain had been tutoring Noor for her final exams. The girl was failing in Mathematics.

"Bas! Bas mujhse aur nhi hoga. Sar chakra rha hai ab mera Shah. Numbers aankhon ke aage ghumte nazar aa rhe hai mujhe. Thodi der ruk jaate hai na Shah?"

(Enough! I won't be able to do anymore. My head is spinning Shah. Numbers are dancing around my eyes. Can we take a break Shah?)

She asked dramatically. Shah! He loved to hear her call him that.

And he was her Shah. The King of her heart.

She slumped back on the bed and Shahzain chuckled at his wife's antics. He was at her home and was tutoring her as he was doing from the past two weeks.

"Achha thik hai. Bas ye sum krlo phir aaram kr lena."

(Ok fine. Just do this sum and then rest.)

He said forwarding the pen but she gasped dramatically and covered herself with the blanket from head to toe.

"Nhi! Baksh de mujhe. Please!"

(No! Spare me please!)

He laughed and closed the books finally having taras on her.

"Achha chalo."

(Ok come.)

Noor peaked out from the blanket and asked.

"Kaha?"

(Where?)

He smiled at her cuteness and said.

"Ice cream khaane."

(Ice cream.)

He had just uttered the words when she sprang up from the bed and quickly wore her slippers.

"Chalein chalein! Late ho jaayega warna."

(Move move! We'll be late else.)

Noor and food! Shahzain laughed and followed his overexcited wife.

The two were sitting on the car's bonnet and having their ice creams.

Noor was having hers with childlike excitement and Shahzain was smiling while looking at her.

"Ain!"

He called her and she turned to him with ice cream at the corner of her mouth.

He touched the ice cream to the tip of her nose making her pout.

He laughed and kissed her head and she smiled while rubbing her nose.

After their little ice cream date the two decided to have a walk in the park.

Noor was walking beside Shahzain holding his hand. Their height difference of 6"2 and 5"4 made them look cute together.

Noor looked at him while walking and he smiled while kissing her wrist.

The two sat on a bench overlooking the sunset. Noor sighed and rested her head against his shoulder and Shahzain kissed her head and kept his head over hers as they enjoyed the setting sun.
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