His Rooh

9.

"I do" whispering softly, she signed the nikkah nama, with shivering hands. Ziya was hugging her by her side, tightly. Shimmering in heavy lehenga.. with a embroidery work done.. on her veil, letting her duck her head down, due to the weight of heavy jewelleries she was looking all dolled up perfectly in her nikkah ka jora.

As the flower partition between them was removed by Saad. Ruhaan's eyes shined differently when his eyes witnessed the most beautiful bride.

Ruhaan, being a nawab, having an dominating aura.. was melting by her each glimpse. Her eyes filled with tears made him smile lightly. The smile shows how satisfied he looked, she was his now.

His forever. His Rooh.

She ducked her head down more , not finding any courage to face any of this strangers more. The haveli was filled with the people whom they call their kingdom.

Ruhaan stood up from his place, taking few steps towards her. He cupped her cheeks planting a gentle kiss on her forehead.

The young girls giggled shyly. Rooh felt suffocated. He softly pulled her veil down, hiding her face again.

"Ruhaan Rooh ko stage par le jaye.. thori der me rasam shuru hogi" Ziya said and just nodded.

He stretched his hand infront of her.. she slowly placed her hand on his. He helped her to manage her lehenga and walk towards the stage.. while the people around them happily showered flowers on them.

Next was Rehab and Roohi's turn. Roohi was soo anxious. Everything was making her sweat. She badly needed someone by her side. She felt a light squeeze on her shoulder. She turned and smiled at Neziha.

"Hum hena.. relax" Neziha whispered to her. Roohi smiled lightly. Next her veil too was pulled down.. her veil was bit transparent she could feel Rehab's eyes on her.

She couldn't help but just look down biting her lips.

"I do" saying this Rehab signed the papers. As soon as he got free from all this.. he moved towards Roohi. Her hands were shivering badly. Nikkah a small word.. but heaviest phase of life.

He held her hands in his, softly kissing her knuckles. Roohi couldn't help but broke into sobs. She was missing her brother alot.

While Rooh was numb. Her whole life,.. she was never loved, adored, respected, protected and now she was hitched to a person who barely responds to her.

The rasams started making them sigh. Ruhaan could see how numb she was. She barely ate anything or said anything. While Roohi was now much relaxed when Rehab started diverting her mind.. making her eat everything she desired too.

Soon the night grew longer and the brides were taken to their respective rooms.

Rooh was made sit on his bed. Muntaha along with her two bhabis  Tara and Sitara teased her bit and talked randomly making her smile.

"Chaliye Rooh madam hume jana hoga apke woh aate hi honge" Muntaha said kissing her cheek.

"Hmm sab details chahye hume." Sitara teased and Rooh tensed again.

Meanwhile there comes Eira pouting, "aaj haan bhai ko lutna h mene" she said making Saad roll his eyes.

"Rehab bhai ki bari next h" Eira counted on her fingers.

Soon Ruhaan appeared, he raised his eyebrows at his bhabi and shrugging brother, with yawing Zareen resting her head on Mehzur's shoulder.

Ruhaan chuckled and asked, "ap log yaha kese?"

"Pese chahye bss zyda baat na ghumaye" Eira said smiling cheekily. Ruhaan shooked his head smiling. He kissed Zareen's forhead, his one and only sister. He than gifted the two girls a diamond necklace making them squeal.