Chapter 26
Later that evening Zoya called Karan 'Are you mad?' was the first thing she asked as he answered 'No, why would I be...I know you are busy...how did it go?' Zoya started smiling and then went off into a tangent about the whole night '...when will you be flying back for the Walima?' 'The Nikah is tomorrow evening and then I guess on Saturday, Walima is on Tuesday...that would give me enough time to get ready' 'where are they going for their honeymoon' 'a mini tour, most of south and east Asia and then towards Australia and New Zealand' 'sounds like a blast' 'am sure it will be for them, Bhaijaan definitely needs a break' 'when will you be back?' 'I have booked my return for the following Saturday' Karan let out a sigh 'come on don't get like that' 'I know...I am not...I just miss you so much...you take care...I will try and catch up with you soon'
The whole Nikah ceremony was a grand affair, no one had ever seen a bride look so beautiful, and Farhaan could not stop smiling.
Zoya stood up with her brother as they brought Shaina in to the grand hall, as they all readied themselves for the Nikah Zoya sat down next to Farhaan, she couldn't help feeling emotional 'I wish Ammi and Abu were here...' Farhaan put his arm around her 'they are Zoya, we just can't see them, their dua's and their love will always be with us' Zoya wiped her tears away and gave him a smile.
As the Imaam conducted the Nikah the hall fell silent and then erupted once both of them had said Qubool Hai.
Pulling back the partition Shaina and Farhaan now stood side by side as husband and wife.
After dinner, which seemed to go on for hours it was full on party time. Farhaan had Anwar following Zoya around the hall; he came to know of people approaching her on the Mehndi and was far from happy with it.
Ammar, Ali and a few other close friends all came up to Zoya 'you ready to burn the dance floor?' Zoya turned around to look at Anwar 'go ahead Princess, I will be right here...and Prince Farhaan has already given permission' Zoya smiled at him and then turned back around to Ammar.
As the slightly younger generation took to the dance floor Shaina's parents took both her and Farhaan around to introduce them to their own family and friends.
'Prince Farhaan, this is Reema and Kabir, they are Ali's parents' Farhaan held out his hand to Kabir 'Congratulations, it's an honour to meet you' 'thank you...and the honour is all mine, after all your son seems to be keeping my sister good company'. As they continued to talk their eyes travelled back to Zoya who was laughing with Ali, they were both dancing and enjoying themselves 'what does Ali do?' Farhaan asked 'he is in his second year of medicine, he has another three years to go' 'future doctor, nice...it would be lovely to get to know him better, when you come to the palace for the Walima I would like it if you could stay until me and Shaina leave for our holiday' 'that would be great, thank you for your kind invitation' 'not at all'.
Zoya and Ali stepped to the side to catch a breath 'for a doctor you can really move' Zoya said making him laugh 'I can say the same about you, for a future lawyer you really do kick ass' As Zoya continued to laugh Ali stopped 'did anyone ever tell you that you have a beautiful smile' Zoya stopped and looked at him 'all the time...but you can tell me again' 'well then Princess Zoya, you have a beautiful smile' 'thank you Ali'. Ali held his hand out in front of her 'how about another one?' Zoya placed her hand over his 'last one before we hit the road'.
Their last dance carried on until nearly midnight 'Princess Zoya' Anwar called out 'Ali, one sec' Zoya said and then walked towards Anwar 'it is nearly time for the rukhsati, Prince Farhaan would like you with him' 'ok, thank you'
Zoya excused herself and then went to be with her brother and Shaina who was getting ready to say goodbye to her parents. As much as everyone was happy it was still very emotional.
Farhaan looked back towards Shaina's parents 'I promise you I will always look after her, I will never let anything come in between her and her happiness' Shaina's father stepped forward and hugged him 'thank you beta' 'Zoya will be staying with you, she wanted to fly back to the Palace with Ammar...we will see you on Sunday' 'Insha'Allah, and please don't worry about Zoya, she is our daughter too'.
By the time everyone got home they were too exhausted to do anything 'Anwar, where is the maid?' 'She should be in your room; would you like me to call her?' 'No, I just need help changing out of this...I will see you tomorrow...no today, later...you know what I mean' Anwar started smiling 'Yes Princess, I do...your flight is in the evening, so please be ready' 'ok...good night'.
'Zoya, wake up, your brother is on the phone' Zoya opened her eyes to see Ammar and his mum standing over her 'huh' she mumbled 'your Bhaijaan, he is on the phone, wake up' Zoya stot up 'oh...thank you...Salaam Bhai, how are you...how is my Bhabhi Jaan' Farhaan started smiling 'we are both well...I just wanted to see if you were ok' I am better than ok...when are you leaving to go back' 'Zoya...how many times to I have to tell you' I know...but my memory keeps failing me...seriously Bhaijaan, it's like I can't remember anything' 'we will be arriving Sunday morning...just make sure you get everything you need to' 'I will...give Shaina a big kiss from me' 'Zoya...behave yourself' Zoya started laughing 'ok...fine...I will give it myself when I see her'
On the way to the airport Zoya called Karan's mum 'Salaam Aunty...I am so sorry I have not had a chance to call, I keep meaning to and then get caught up' 'its ok beta, I have been seeing all the celebrations on the news and in the papers' 'I know...I can't believe they have pictures of me in the papers, I thought Bhaijaan was going to go mad but surprisingly he didn't say anything...' Zoya carried on talking to Avantika until she checked in '...ok beta, you take care, I hope to see you soon' 'Insha'Allah...I will try and call you again before I leave to go back'
Zoya put her phone away and then let out a yelp as she a hand grabbed her from the back 'who was that?' Zoya elbowed Ali as hard as she could 'ouch...what was that for?' 'For scarring the crap out of me' Ali started laughing 'ok...fine I deserved it...they have announced the flight, come on'.
There were over 40 people that were travelling to Jaipur with Zoya for her brothers Walima. After the plane took off Zoya went to sit by Anwar 'is everything sorted for the pick ups' 'yes, we have the mini buses ready and waiting, don't worry Princess all will go according to plan'.
Zoya let out a deep breath and then sat back against the chair you miss him, don't you?' Zoya turned her head slightly yes I do...very much...but its ok, I know I will see him again soon' you should get back to your seat, we will be landing soon' I should...but I think I will stay here...those lot are too noisy, the looks the air stewardess was giving us was lethal'.
Zoya sat back whilst everyone at the Palace helped the guests settle in; some stayed in the palace itself and others in the guest rooms on the south side.
'Princess, dinner will be served at 8, would you like to come down now?' No...my head hasn't stopped spinning since we landed, can you look after everyone for me...if anyone asks just say I have gone to sleep' 'I will do'.
Zoya showered and changed, she couldn't seem to brush off the headache 'knock knock...you in here?' Zoya opened the door to see Ammar and Ali standing outside 'what kind of a host are you...you missed dinner' 'a sick one...now leave me alone' she said walking off 'sick...Zoya what happened?' Ali asked 'I think the days are catching up to me...and with the flight and travelling, I just have a headache' 'you want me to check you over' 'thanks doc, but I should be ok...nothing a few pain killers wont sort out'
As she continued to talk to them Karan's named flashed on her screen 'one sec Ammar...hello, hi...how are you' looking towards Ali and Ammar Zoya gestured for them to wait a few minutes whilst she attended the call.
'...mum told me you called her' 'yes, before I flew back here...' '...Karan I have to go, Ali and Ammar keep pulling faces at me' 'who is Ali?' 'A family friend of Ammar...actually Shaina's best friends brother' 'ok...well have fun' 'I will...bye' 'hey' 'what?' 'I love you' 'me too...bye'.
'Who was that?' Ali asked, Zoya looked at Ammar 'oh...just a friend from uni' 'cool' 'Zoya let's get you fed and then we need to start preparing...man I can't wait for this wedding to be over' Ammar complained.
Zoya was on her third dose of pain killers 'Zoya, let me check you over, you can't keep popping tablets' 'Ali it's just a headache...I have a cold coming on...if it doesn't go away by tomorrow I will let you play doctor doctor' Ali started laughing 'ok...just take it easy don't do anything strenuous' 'with under a hundred people to look out for me I don't plan on doing anything other than sitting on my backside'
Edited by Saima-Syed - 9 years ago
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