Be my special one

She is mine and I don't want to share her with anyone

SALAR!!

As we were sitting on the bench, the cool breeze and the calming ambiance of the garden had us both lost in our own thoughts. It was a peaceful night, with the stars twinkling in the dark sky, creating a beautiful canvas above us.

As I looked up at the stars, feeling their vastness and mystery envelop me. It was a perfect moment to make a wish. I closed my eyes and silently prayed to Allah, asking for happiness and blessings for my dear Ehmel.

"Dears Allah accept all Ehmel's wishes and make her the happiest person in the world." I said with a warm smile on my face.

"What wish did you make?" Ehmel asked, her curious eyes glistening in the moonlight.

I chuckled and replied, "Wishes are not meant to be told, my dear Ehmel, they are meant to be felt and experienced."

We both laughed, enjoying this quiet moment of camaraderie. Just then, Ehmel took my hand and looked at the time on my watch.

"Oh my god, it's already 5:00," she exclaimed.

She looked so cute when she took my hand in hers. I didn't want this moment to end. "Ehmel, it's only 5:00. Let's stay a little longer," I said, trying to make her stay.

"Salar, it's been two hours. I have to go before someone sees us," she replied, her slight hesitation showing that she wanted to stay too, but societal norms held her back.

I sighed but then had an idea. "Okay, I will walk you to your room," I said, trying to prolong our time together.

As we were about to leave, we heard footsteps approaching us. Our hearts skipped a beat as we turned around to see who it was.

To our dismay, it was Hala. My face turned angry as soon as I saw her. "What are both of you doing here?" she asked, eyeing us suspiciously.

"What are YOU doing here?" I retorted, raising an eyebrow at her. Ehmel, sensing the tension, spoke up, "We were just talking, Hala."

But it was clear that she was not happy to see us together. "Salar, this is Pakistan, not America. You cannot talk to any girl alone at this time of the night." she said in an aggressive tone.

My anger rose as she added, "Ehmel, Salar may be new, but you should know better. Didn't your mother ever tell you about this?"

I could feel my blood boiling at her words. If she wasn't a girl, I would have given her a piece of my mind. I couldn't believe that in this day and age, she was still stuck in such narrow-minded thinking.

Ehmel's eyes were filled with tears, and she looked at me with a pained expression. "Okay, now I have to go," she said softly and walked away without looking back at me.

I winced in anger and wanted to lash out at Hala. "You know Hala, I think it's your mother's fault that she didn't teach you how to respect others. I really hate to say that you're my cousin." I said, my voice laced with disgust, And with that, I walked away, leaving Hala and her narrow-minded thinking behind.

As I came back to my room, I couldn't stop thinking about Ehmel. I could see the tears in her eyes as she walked away without looking at me. I couldn't help but feel guilty. It was my fault that she had to go through this.

I wanted to go and check on her, but it was already late and I didn't want to disturb her if she was already asleep.

In the midst of my inner turmoil, my eyes slowly started to feel heavy and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep. However, my sleep was far from peaceful. I kept tossing and turning, my mind still consumed with thoughts of Ehmel.

NEXT DAY,

I woke up to the bright sunlight streaming through my curtains, illuminating my room. I glanced at my phone and saw that it was already 12pm. "Oh no," I thought to myself, "I overslept again." But my mind was preoccupied with something else. I couldn't stop thinking about Ehmel.

She is my confidant, my source of laughter and happiness. But tomorrow, she was leaving to go back to her hometown. I couldn't help but feel sad at the thought of not being able to see her every day anymore.

My mind was racing with thoughts of her and how she must be feeling after last night's incident. Hala, had disrespected Ehmel and I couldn't bear to see her hurt. I couldn't shake off the feeling of anger and sadness that lingered within me.

"I badly want to see Ehmel right now," I said out loud to myself. as I got out of bed and made my way to the bathroom. The hot shower helped me relax a bit, but my mind was still stuck on Ehmel. I couldn't let her leave without knowing how much she meant to me.

I made a decision. Today, at my sister's reception, I would confess my love for Ehmel. I had been in love with her for a long time, but I never had the courage to tell her. But after last night, I knew I couldn't keep my feelings bottled up any longer. I wanted to make this day the best day of my life, not just for my sister's reception but also for myself.

As I got dressed, I couldn't stop my mind from creating scenarios of how the day would play out. I imagined telling Ehmel how much she meant to me, and her responding with a smile and saying that she felt the same way. I could already feel my heart racing with excitement and nervousness.

Some hours later,

As I went to check on my sister Raha in her room, I was greeted with a lively scene. As soon as I entered, I saw that everyone was there – talking, laughing, and having a good time. Mrs. Tazmeer, Zain, Sarim, and some of my cousins were all there, along with my dear Ehmel. She was sitting on the couch with Sarim, both of them giggling and engrossed in the videos on Ehmel's phone.

But as I saw Sarim getting cozy with Ehmel, my blood started to boil. I knew they were just friends, but I couldn't shake off the feeling of possessiveness towards Ehmel. She is mine and I don't want to share her with anyone.

I wanted to shout at Sarim and tell him to stay away from her, but I knew I had no right to do so. So I kept my feelings to myself and tried to calm down. Just then, Ehmel's eyes met mine, and she gave me a big smile. It reminded me of how precious she was to me.

"Salar bhai, come and sit with me," Raha said, breaking me out of my thoughts. I went to sit on the bed next to Raha, the room was filled with laughter, love, and happiness. It was a beautiful sight.

"I have to go to the parlour now," Raha said, addressing everyone in the room. "Ehmel, you and Aunty Narmeen (Ehmel's mother) come with me to the parlour, and mamma will join us after she's done with the arrangements."

"No, Raha, take Aunty Fariyal with you. I'll stay here and take care of the arrangements,"Ehmel said with a warm smile.

"Are you sure, Ehmel?" Mrs. Tazmeer asked, concerned.

"Yes, yes, my beautiful aunty," Ehmel replied, hugging Mrs. Tazmeer. Ehmel is such a kind person, always caring about others and putting them before herself. If it weren't for Ehmel, Raha's wedding wouldn't be as perfect as it was shaping up to be.

"Salar bhai, we're leaving now. Would you please take Ehmel to the parlour when she's done?' Raha asked, turning to me.

My eyes immediately went to Ehmel, who was now hiding her face in a pillow. "Raha, what are you saying? I can go myself," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Okay, Raha, I'll take her to the parlour," I said, giving a smirk to Ehmel. She knew I was teasing her, and she playfully hit me with a pillow.

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