Chapter-34 First Argument

Zuby's POV

Tomorrow is Zoya's wedding and I can't believe that yesterday I had my first official argument with my husband dear, that too over the phone. Getting henna applied on my hands I can't stop thinking about him and our argument. He didn't stay with us the day he came to drop us saying that he has important work. He promised me to be here yesterday but couldn't make it. Why? Again because of this really important project. I was on a video call and mom was with me, even mom questioned him about this project. I told him I am missing him, mom got a little annoyed at his excuses and asked him to leave his work to Abdul as such occasions don't happen every day. But then he said something which almost broke my heart and for the first time in my life I tasted the bitter taste of jealousy. Yes I couldn't take in the fact that my husband gave more importance to someone else over me. When mom tried to convince him about leaving work on Abdul for two days, also because he has done this in the past as well Ayaan said...

"Mom please try to understand this project means a lot to me and I can't let her down" that 'her' rang in my ears and I felt hurt and jealous and angry all at the same time. I decided not to take his crap anymore and if he decides to give another woman more importance than us then I would not talk to him further. I almost snapped and said...

"Let it be mom, this woman Ayaan is talking about is way more important than his own wife and mother. Let us not make him let her down, not for us at least." I turned and didn't even hear his reply and went out of the room leaving my mobile with mom. Mom came behind me with my mobile in her hands saying it was Ayaan; I didn't want to talk to him but had to take the call since I didn't want anyone to witness our drama.

A-Zuby have you lost your mind, you are taking this as something absolutely wrong.

Ok so no greetings and directly starting with an irritated voice he thinks I will believe him.

Z-Do whatever you want to do, if you want to come fine if you don't want to come even better.

I was surprised at my bitter tone and words; I wonder what's wrong with me. I have never been such a person, in fact I am always the understanding one. Is this what love does to you?

A-Zuby it's not about me not wanting, of course I want to join you as soon as possible but I just can't right now.

Z-When you have already made up your mind then why are you wasting your time talking to me? Go bury yourself with your work and no need to call me. You have 'her' to not let down.

A-Zuby you are taking this to something that doesn't exist...there is no one more impor....

I hang up his call, I have had enough. I didn't want to listen to his words, words which were opposite to his actions. Telling me there is nothing or no one more important than me and then not coming to me because he can't let 'her' down. I didn't notice the tear that rolled down my eye. I quickly wiped it with the back of my hand and tried to divert my mind. My henna was dry and I started towards my room. As I entered my mobile started to ring, I checked the caller ID and it was Sagu...

S-Hey sweety...how is it going on??

Z-How would it be without my husband?

S-What do you mean? Is he not there already?

Z-He is busy...busy not letting 'her' down. To hell with his wife.

S-What the hell does that even mean Zuby?

Z-That means my oh so loving husband does not have time for his wife only because he is working on some really important project of some really important woman whom he can't let down, to an extent that he is perfectly fine with breaking the promise he made to his wife.

S-Zuby I am pretty sure you are taking this wrong. I mean you know how much he loves yo....

Z-Whose friends are you Sagu? My or Ayaan's? Give me one good reason why he didn't come till now? To hell with this so called important project. Even I know that he can easily leave his work on Abdul for two days. Ok if he didn't make it yesterday but he could have come today. Even Bhai will be here tonight. On top of it that disgusting girl has been continuously throwing sick comments my way. I just can't...

S-Who is this girl you are talking about?

Z-Out if all that I said this was the only thing you heard Sagu?? I mean seriously???

S-Look Zuby, you know I am your friend but I also have come to know Ayaan in the past few months. That man is head over heels for you. I know you are very disheartened but I am also sure he has a valid reason. Why is my all so positive friend being so negative? This is so not you.

I can't take it anymore and start crying...

Z-I don't know Sagu...I really don't know. I am feeling so lonely; Ayaan has been giving me so much attention since the beginning that not getting the same amount of attention from him is driving me crazy. On top of it this jealousy that is creeping into my heart and mind is making me more heart broken. I just can't gulp the fact that he is giving someone else more importance than me.

S-*sigh* Look Zuby I can assure you that there is nothing for you to be jealous. I guess after marriage this is the first time you are away from Ayaan and you are just missing him so much that your emotions are in a mess. C'mon now I don't need to show you how much he loves you.

Z-Hmmmm

S-Ok now stop crying and tell me who is that girl troubling you there.

Z-She is Ayaan's other uncle's daughter, his cousin. I don't know what her problem is. The first statement she passed at me was really disgusting; she said 'I wonder what is so special in you that Ayaan had to steal his own brother's would be bride. I don't see just anything extra ordinary in you' I was dumbfounded by her words. Mom warned her to behave herself and she laughed wickedly saying she was just joking. And whenever she sees me she is nothing but passing degrading statements to me. Yesterday she said she can't understand why Ayaan is not here yet as newly married husbands can hardly live away from their wives. And the other day she said that Ayaan deserved someone much better than me. And much more she has said, I just can't repeat everything now.

S-If I am getting the picture right this girl has a crush on Ayaan.

Z-Even I have this doubt.

S-What is her name?

Z-Sheza.

S-Hmmm...ok now you listen to me, don't let this Sheza girl get to you and please stop thinking so negative about Ayaan. Try to get all these negative thoughts out of your mind and enjoy yourself. Don't forget that you are there to make your mom in law happy.

Z-I know that Sagu, but I really can't understand myself nowadays. I have turned into this cry baby. I hate being like this, but I never knew staying away from Ayaan will be so difficult. I can't tell you how much I want to be in his loving arms right now.

S-Ok ok I get it, now don't give me any more details.

Z-Shut up Sagu...thanks for calling me dear...I really needed to let all this out. Though I am still not feeling relieved but at least I am feeling a little better.

S-I am glad I could be helpful. Now you take care of yourself and we will meet once you are back. Bye.

Z-Bye

Ayaan's POV

It's almost 5 in the evening and I am still at Zuby's new boutique. Everything is almost done and I guess by tonight I will also get the furniture set. I will leave early morning tomorrow, I know Zuby is really upset but I just hope she will forgive me once she sees this. My chain of thoughts was broken by my mobile ringing and I checked to find it was Sagarika calling...

A-Hey Sagu, how are you?

S-Don't you hey me Ayaan.

A-What happened? Why did you say that?

S-I just had a talk with Zuby, she is really upset and was crying like anything.

I close my eyes and rub my forehead, I can't even hear about her crying…

S-I thought you would have reached there yesterday but she told me that you are not even going today.

A-You know Sagu what I am busy with, but trust me I feel like sh*t knowing that I am hurting her. And you won't believe what she is thinki...

S-I know, I know. She thinks there is some other woman who is more important to you than her. I wonder what have you done to my best friend?

A-What do you mean by that? What have I done?

S-Zuby has always been a very understanding person and now that she is in love with you she can't think straight.*giggle*

A-Hmmm...so you are teasing me now. seriously Sagu I am feeling bad for keeping all this a surprise now. She is hurting, but then I think now it's almost time to surprise her so I should stay strong.

S-I can understand you dear, anyway I want to talk to you about this cousin of your...Sheza.

A-What about her? And how do you know her?

S-Does she by chance have any problem with you or with the fact that you are married now?

A-I am not sure but why did you ask?

S-Well Zuby told me that she has been attacking Zuby with sick comments whenever possible.

A-Are you serious? I will make sure she learns a good lesson if she is bothering my girl.

S-She is definitely bothering your girl and I want you to do something about it.

A-You don't have to say that Sagu, I will ask Adila Appi to give Sheza a nice dose and anyway I will be there tomorrow morning. But now that you have told me about Zuby I think I will start tonight itself. It might be late by the time I reach there but at least I will be with my wife.

S-Don't drive late at night Ayaan; I am sure nobody will appreciate your late hour driving.

A-It's ok Sagu, I will be careful. Zuby's boutique is almost done. Now I will bring her here first thing when we come back from Zoya's wedding. I just can't wait to see her reaction.

S-I am so excited, and I am absolutely sure she will love it.

A-Ok now I better go, the furniture is here and I need to get it setup.

S-Take care and do tell me once you reach safely.

A-Sure.

I hung up and decided to talk to Adila Appi about Sheza once the furniture was set. How dare she bother my Zuby? I will make sure she pays for hurting my wife.

It didn't take much time for the setting of the furniture and I went home after locking the boutique. It was ready now, on my drive back home I spoke to Adila Appi and told her about Sheza. She assured me that she will see to it that Sheza does not cross any other limits. After a bath and light dinner I started driving to Adila Appi's home, to see my lovely wife. I reached there around 2 in the morning and called up Bhai to open the door. I had already informed him that I will be there and asked him not to tell anyone as I wanted to surprise Zuby. I dropped a message to Sagarika telling her about my safe arrival. Bhai gave me a pat on my back and told me that he did me a favor. I gave him a confused look and he said...

"I somehow convinced mom to let Zuby stay alone in the room as she can't talk to you openly because of mom's presence" I looked at my brother with wide eyes and just hugged. Bhai took me to Zuby's room and then went back to the room he was sharing with some other cousins. Bilal Bhai's family house is a big mansion and they have many rooms. I can't even express how happy I am that I get to meet Zuby after 4 days and not to forget I get to meet her all alone. I was about to knock but decided to first check if the door was unlocked. And yes it was unlocked; I quietly slipped in the room but noticed it was empty. I checked the attached bathroom which was also vacant. I called up Bhai to ask where Zuby is and that's when he told me that she is still in Zoya's room. It seems the girls were having some fun. I had no problem waiting for her I just hid behind the door to surprise her. Luckily I did not have to wait for long, after almost ten minutes my lovely wife entered the room. I held her from behind and closed her eyes with my other hand but she screamed so I had to cover her mouth instead of her eyes. She struggled in my arms but without wasting another second I told her it's me. She turned around and had tears in her eyes...

"Hey, don't cry it's just me" she hit me on my chest and started crying...

"Don't ever do that again...I was terrified thinking it was someone else" I quickly took her in my arms and apologized. She held my shirt and cried a little. I moved so that we can sit on the bed. Once I was sure she stopped crying I held her chin and made her look at me, lowering my head a little I captured her lips in a sweet kiss. I missed her like anything; I was more than happy that she kissed me back. I pulled away then pecked her cheeks, eyes, nose and forehead. She giggled and I felt on top of the world. Zuby sighed and hugged me again, and then suddenly she pulled out of the hug and asked me with furrowed eyebrows...

"When did you reach? And why didn't you tell me? Why did you drive so late at night? What if..." I cut her rambling by a peck on her lips and answered all her questions patiently...

"I reached almost half an hour back, I wanted to surprise you and I am fine and safely sitting in front of you." She looked at me with a cute pout...

"I am sorry for arguing with you Yaanu. I was really missing you so much" she whispered.

"It's ok, don't be sorry. I didn't keep my promise and you had every right to get annoyed. But now I am here and that's what matters I guess." I winked at her and saw her cheeks flush red. I was tired due to the long day so we decided to sleep. Having the love of my life once again in my arms was a heavenly feeling. We drifted into deep slumber with our bodies entangled as one.