Chapter-30 Out of Love
Zuby's POV
While on our way back from the reception, Zoya had been continuously teasing Ayaan and asking him to be ready for some torture once we are home. But I am still trying to figure out what happened between Ashfaq and Ayaan some time back. I couldn't hear what Ashfaq said but I didn't miss his expressions plus how furious Ayaan became on hearing him. I think if it was not for Abdul then Ayaan would have punched Ashfaq right there in front of everyone. I am glad Abdul stopped him, but I still want to know what exactly happened. I think I will ask Ayaan later tonight once we are alone.
As we reach home I am not taken to my room instead I sit in the living room with Ayaan beside me on the sofa. Ayaan leans towards me and whispers...
"Did I tell you how beautiful you are looking today? I just don't want to take my eyes off you..." I couldn't help the blush on my cheeks, I felt like my face has become hot and red. Then I noticed that Zoya and Sagu brought a bowl full of some colorful water. They dropped a coin and a ring in it and asked me and Ayaan to find it. Well I know this game, it is the typical and very old game usually played by the bride and groom on their wedding day. Since our wedding day was full of chaos Zoya insisted that we will have some fun after our reception.
This game is simple and I have seen it in many Indian movies and have also read about it in some romantic novels. They say whoever wins this game will be the boss forever. I always found it silly but playing it today with my own husband is somehow giving me a house full of butterflies in my belly. We started and I was trying to locate the ring first, just then Ayaan caught my hand and I froze. I looked at him and he totally ignored my stare on him, with a smirk on his face he continued to pretend that he is looking for the ring and coin. I couldn't help but smile and managed to release my hand from his grip. We both took our hands out of the water together with me holding the ring and Ayaan holding the coin. Everyone cheered and started giving their version of what the result meant. Someone said I will be showered with jewels by my husband while someone said my husband will have an increase in his income because of my good luck. Whatever they said I just know that I had fun.
Ayaan was ready to get up when Adila Appi stopped him and he was told about the next game tonight. Ayaan has to answer three questions about me and if he answers at least two correctly only then can he sleep in our room tonight. I try to stifle my laughter, these girls are so mean, I mean they know we hardly know each other on top of it the circumstances we got married in were not at all normal. Hence we don't know much about each other, I am sure Ayaan won't be able to answer even one answer correct. Ayaan noticed that I am amused with this quiz and whispers once more near my ear...
"I guess now everyone will know how much I know you..." I couldn't help but smile. Zoya clears her throat and shoots the first question...
"What is Zuby's favorite pastime?" Aww... I feel sorry for Ayaan; I have actually not got engrossed in my favorite pastime since I got married last week.
"Reading romance novels" came Ayaan's reply and I am stunned. Sagu claps her hands like a five year old and confirms for everyone that Ayaan gave the right answer. Zoya gives him a raised eyebrow then asks the second question...
"What is Zuby's idea of a comfy night dress? A silk nighty or a baggy, long t shirt?" Now this is something he can't know...
"Baggy, long t shirt" Ayaan answered with a smug smile and I can't help but stare at him with wide eyes. He chuckles at my reaction. Sagu seems really excited and somehow I have a feeling that she leaked Zoya's questions. My thoughts are interrupted by Ayaan's voice...
"Since I have already given two correct answers I know I have already won. But still I want you to go ahead and ask me your third and final question..." Zoya was playful glaring at Ayaan but asked anyhow...
"You better not know this one...Where did Zuby start her education??" I don't even want to guess whether he knows this or not...
"Oh my...Zoya...why did you have to ask this question?" Ayaan said and for once I thought he doesn't know but he said...
"Dubai" I and Zoya had our mouths wide open while the others were laughing like anything. Especially Sagu...she sounded like hyenas. I am sure he asked either of my best friends about me, otherwise there is no possible way he can know about all this in such a short span of time.
While I am thinking hard someone nudges me, I look up to see Ayaan smiling from ear to ear. He looks even more handsome with that smile; I lower my gaze as I don't want him to see me blush...
"Alright so if all your non sense is finished then I would like to go to my room with my wife and relax" I heard Ayaan say, I got up and Ayaan helped me holding my gharara so that I can climb up the stairs to our room. Just as we reached our door Zoya came running and stood in front of the door....
"Now what Zoya?" Ayaan asked a little irritated by now and Zoya and Sagu started laughing...
"Not before you pay your tax..." Zoya said and I saw Ayaan pull out an envelope from his pocket...
"I knew this would come so I was already prepared..." he handed the envelope I guess with some cash in it in Zoya's hand and without wasting another second picked me up bridal style and shoved Zoya aside with my feet. He quickly entered the room and closed the door behind; I could hear everyone's laughter. I don't know why but I felt so shy at that time that I couldn't help but hide my face in my husband's chest.
I heard Ayaan chuckle while he placed me on the bed...
"This girl can be a handful at times, anyway I will change and come...sorry for not letting you change first but I need to use the washroom urgently." I just nodded my head and once I heard the washroom door close I got up to take out a fresh set of my Pjs. Once Ayaan was out and I went in, now that everything else was over I can't stop thinking about what Adila Appi told me in the afternoon today. I am really nervous, I know I am just not ready but how do I discuss this with Ayaan. I am not even sure if he will agree with me, but he has been very patient with me till now. Then I remember Adila Appi say that it is his right and I should fulfill his desires.
Well yes we have not yet consummated our marriage and I just don't know what to do right now. Taking a deep breath I walk out of the washroom and find Ayaan sitting on his side of the bed. He was doing something in his mobile and the moment he noticed me he smiled and kept it on his bedside table. I sat on my side with my back facing Ayaan; I was fidgeting with my fingers when Ayaan asked...
"Is everything fine Zuby??" I shook my head no and that very instant Ayaan was sitting in front of me, kneeling on the floor. His hands were on my knees and I had a strange feeling in the pit of my stomach. I took a deep breath and assured myself that I can do it...
"Adila Appi told me about my duties as a wife..." he just nodded and I continued…
"I...um...I just want to say that I understand...a..and I am willing to give myself to you..." I whispered somehow and I am sure if he was not sitting so close then he would not have heard me. Ayaan raises my chin so that our eyes meet and I saw him smiling...
"I will not lie Zuby...I want to make you mine in every possible way. I want to show you how much I love you, but I want you to give yourself to me out of love and not out of duty" I am not sure why I am so happy at listening to him. Is it because I don't have to do anything which makes me uncomfortable right now or is it because I know that Ayaan is ready to give me time. Or maybe he wants me to love him first, his simple words made a much bigger place for this guy in my heart. I smile back and feel relaxed; Ayaan gets up and sits beside me. He is holding my hand and I like it actually, trying to change the topic I ask him…
"Who told you all those things about me? Sagar or Sagarika?" Ayaan dramatically put a hand on his heart and said…
"I am so hurt Zuby, you think I had asked them about you?" I smiled and shook my head yes…
"My darling wife I did not ask any of these things to your best friends, these are things I noticed about you in the past one week….I remember how you reacted when Bhai asked you to choose any book from his collection and I also noticed how comfortable you are in these long extra-large shirts. Plus I also didn't miss how uncomfortable you were the other night when you wore the nighty." He winked at me and I didn't know how to react. To be honest I felt bad that I actually don't know anything about him yet. And Ayaan on the other hand observes me so much. He pecked my cheek and laughed…
"You look so cute when you are confused" I smile and hit his arm, then thank him for making me so comfortable around him. We call it a night and lay down, soon I am drifted into deep sleep with a smile on my face.