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This one is the toughest chapter I wrote probably coz of the sequence of the scenes :( and the name of the chapter is so ajeeb, but I can't think of any other name :P
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'Kanza's POV"

Why I feel that something is going to happen today. Something big, I whispered looking in the distance. Phely bhe aik dafa asa laga tha when I was meeting the dhoombros for the very first time, are.... are these people somehow related to it? I questioned and looked at the sky which was clear today.

Lakin Jo bhe ho, bus acha ho kiun kay ab main kisi aur imtehan ko bardshat nhe kr skti, nhe hay mujh main itni himat......beshak tu apnay banday ko iss ki takat say ziyada nhe azmata, I prayed with my eyes welling up.

Thankyou mama, baba and my annoying brothers for being by my side, ALWAYS... pass na ho kay bhe sath rehnay kay liay, I smiled looking at the sky and wiping few tears which rolled down my cheek. Today I turned 23, 4 Saal ap logo kay begair kesay guzaray yeh tu bata bhe nhe skti main, Lakin sukar ALLAH kay he sent Hafsa. The girl I care and loved the most. The girl with whom I shared my feelings when there was on one to listen to me, the girl who supported me throughout the 4 years, I smiled remembering all the time she stood with me in my bad moods.

I am happy that now she got 'someone' in her life, so that she can also enjoy those chotay chotay moments with her love which were missing from her life because of me. Bus ab ap meray liay dua krtay reheyay gaa, I said looking at the sky and as if talking to it.

Aur mujay meri zindaqi main woh mil jaey jis ka mujay beshabri say intezar hay... Aur woh ap ko bata nay ki zaroorat tu hoo gee nhe, as you know all, I smiled rubbing the tear which just rolled down. See you soon, ALLAH HAFIZ, I bid my goodbye and turned to leave.

Here I was on Manhattan bridge standing across the whole city and watching it peacefully. I usually go there when I felt like talking to my family. I don't know but it helps me get off the heaviness from my heart. Today the special day in my life. I am a year older now, I thought getting into my black Dodge Nitro.

Let's see this time what Hafsa has planned, I thought smiling like an idiot.
Kanza Kuch ziyada he bookhi nhe ho rhe tum? I asked myself slapping myself on the head.

Soon I reached home and slumped on the couch in my bedroom. I was taking off my joggers when my phone vibrated.

"Happy birth day girl" Hafsa voice ranged through my ears as soon as I neared the phone towards it.

"Thank you api" I replied smiling and heard a shock voice from her, "Api?".

"Yeah, from today I'll cal you that" I said.

"But why? we promised kay Humhary beech humhari age nhe aye gee" she said, and I smiled.

"Yeah! I know Lakin Jo bhe hay tu mujh say Bari na" I said stretching out on the couch.

"Hayee Allah wasay tumharay moo say api kitna acha lagta hay" she laughed, and I rolled my eyes.

"Lakin agar yeh formality naa rahay ho it's better" she said, and I can sense her smiling.

"Okay" I said rolling fingers in my hair which is my habit since I was a baby.

"I am gonna pick you up sometime after 7, tayyar rehnay and yeah wear something white" she said I furrowed.

"White Kiun?" I inquired.

"Because you look pretty in white" she said in 'duh' tone and I giggled.

"Okay, see you soon" I said.

"Yeah bye, tayyar rehna" she shouted completely damaging my eardrums.

Yeh Larki hayee ALLAH, I smiled getting comfortable on the couch for a quick nap because it was only 9.

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I woke up by a knock on the door. It was 12:30.

"Who could be there at this time?" I asked rubbing my eyes, "maybe Hafsa".

I opened the door and there I saw a big beautiful bouquet of white roses. They were on doorstep. I picked them up smiling and smell them. And then looked around to find the owner. But there was no one.

"Wow who sent them?" I said looking for any card or address and I found one hanging to the side of the packing.

It was a heart shape card with has a beautiful writing in it saying:

A beautiful bouquet for a beautiful lady ;) Happy birth day!!

I felt butterflies jumping from a Burj Kalifa in my tummy. My heart beat quickened after reading that card.

Who could be this? I asked looking at the flowers closely.

Sheh.... Nah not yet, I cannot decide yet!! Whatever happened yesterday was so hurtful for me, main ussay itni jaldi na he bula skti hoon aur na he kio fasala(decision) kr skti hoon.

I carefully placed them in the jar and smiled admiring them.

Meray dil ka aik hissa keh raha hay jay yeh uss nay bhejay hain aur aik hissa iss bat ko jutla raha hay.... Ugh!! It's so confusing and irritating, I mentally screamed with my hands turning into fists. I took a deep breath and walked towards the kitchen to grab some breakfast.

I was soon done with cupcakes and was nibbling on them and reading news when my phone vibrated. I unlocked it and saw a message from Nouman.

Happy birth day, many many happy returns of the day... May this day bring some memorable moments for you :)

I smile unknowingly appeared on my face. I replied him back.

Thank you :)

I again got busy reading news and I received a new message from him.

Wear white! :) ;)

I furrowed. White!

Why is everyone telling me to wear white? I mean Hafsa asked me. He asked me. Let me get this straight.... Oh! maybe it's like Hafsa planned a party with white as a theme color and everyone is telling me to wear this. Ohhhh! Hafsa is such a sweet heart.

I went to my room and suffered my closet for a decent white dress. I soon found one. It was a simple white frock(anarkali) with choridar sleeves and tights. It also had a thin border of sliver embroidery on the neckline and hemline. To go with it I chose a pair of small silver earrings and sliver glittery pumps.

I sat on the bed with thud and looked around my room scanning for something to do when my eyes landed on the crumbled white paper under my study table.

I stared at the paper trying to figure out why he did that? But then suddenly something slipped into my mind.
What if this paper also indicates that white theme thingy? What if he said the same thing but in a different way? What if he is not what I am thinking? What if he is behind of this planning? Those flowers, messages, attempts to say something.... Maybe it's not only my imagination.

I widely smiled with all these questions swirling in my mind.

I cannot live with this confusion anymore... I must talk to him! Today I myself will go and ask him and sort out everything, I thought. If I want to escape from any other pain, then I have to sort out everything. It's better for me and for him too, I sighed running hand in my hair.

It was soon 2:00 and I didn't even realize it. I pulled out my dairy and wrote what my heart was screaming.

'Nouman POV'

"Dude don't forget those flowers" I said impatiently to Uzair who was on the other end of the call.

"Bhai dusvi dafa bata chuka hoon, I already got them" he said, and I sighed.

"Yaar I want everything to be perfect" I said, "Iss liay bar bar pooch raha hoon".

"I understand jigar, don't worry everything will be the way you planned" he assured, and I smiled.

"Yeah! Thanks, yaar" I said after a pause. This guy really needs a big hug for all his efforts on setting up the plan.

"Jotay khanay hain?" he asked, and I chuckled.

"Kio nhe dude... wasay yaad mujay kai kia meri Bari pey, shukar kr abhe main iss mode per aya nhe" he said, and I scratched the back of my neck.

"Sorry yaar" I said "Per maza bohat aya tha" I added laughing.

"Kaminay sahi kehtain hain kay kuttay ki dum hamesha tayri rehti hay" he said, and I sighed.

"Acha chal tu jaa and get other things done" he said and again my nervous meter shot up.

"Hmmm" I said and disconnected.

I planned everything, even I told Kanza to wear white hope she doesn't take it in a wrong way. Now one of the most important task and that is to convince Hafsa, I thought. Kesay kesay, what will I tell her? I tried to think of a sensible excuse.

'Hafsa POV'

Ohh why now? I whined kicking the tyre with my black heels. I was going to the venue when this stupid car of mine broke down and here I was waiting for Viks to come. I angrily huffed and sat in the car which was parked on the side of the road. I closed my eyes and thoughts came pouring in.

I don't get one think why is Shehryaar doing all this planning. I mean is there 'really' something? But what Kanza told me yesterday was something with which I cannot say a thing, and wasay bhe if something would have been there then Waqas probably have told me, I furrowed in my deep-thinking session.

Should I tell Kanza that this is not my plan but his? Or to let it be this way until I myself get confirmed of all the situation, I looked out of the window.

Kanza, thank god I was not supposed to pick her up, I glanced at my watch, it was almost 8:00.

That was sweet of Nouman to pick up Kanza for me, I smiled remembering that call in the morning. Chalo at least jaldi pooch jaey gee, I sighed and saw a car getting parked in front of mine and Waqas got out. Thank god, I smiled getting out of the car.

'Nouman POV'

Allhumdulilah, everything went smoothly, I thought standing in front of her house. I sighed deeply and walked towards the house. I was nervous as hell. Even though she knows that I am coming to pick her up, I feel weird.

What will be her reaction? I questioned myself for almost the thousandth time since I planned this.

I reached at the door and rang the bell. I heard hurried footsteps from inside and second later door sung open revealing the breathtaking sight.

Kanza was looking the shiniest diamond I ever saw. She was all dressed up in white dress giving the angelic look. Her long hairs were coming till her waist and were curled at the end. I don't know till when I stood there gawking at her. My heart jumping up and down in its cage.

"Hello" she said snapping her finger in front if my face.

"Huh?" I fell back to reality.

"Kidar janab?" She said smiling.

"You look so beautiful" Words came running out of my mouth and then I mentally cursed myself for being so pervert.

"Thank you, you yourself look handsome" she said showing that cute smile for which I can just go berserk.

"Chlain?" I asked, and she nodded, "Just let me get my clutch".

Soon she came back, and we went to the car. I opened the door for her and she sat mouthing Thank you. I ran to my side and got in. Soon we were speeding towards the main road. Kanza was looking out of her window and I every now and then glance at her and admire her beauty.

"Music?" I asked cutting the silence.

"Hmmm" she said, and I pressed the button.

Out came the soft music of one of my favourite song.

Tu hi tu har jagah aaj kal Kyun hai
Tu he tu her jagah aaj kal Kyun hai
Raaste har dafa sirf tera pata..
Mujhse pooche bhala Kyun hai
Naa main apna raha naa kisi aur ka
Aisa mera khud Kiun hay
O.. o.. o..
O.. o.. o..
O.. o.. o..

I looked over to Kanza who was still staring out of the window but seem to be enjoying this song. Wasay yeh song meray dil ka Hal bohat achay say bata raha hay, I thought.

'Kanza POV'

Dheemi dheemi Aanch pe jaise
Dheere dheere jalta hai yeh dil
Yeh begarari Kyun hai..
Yeh khumari Kyun hai..
Awari kyun hai.. Har mod par
Naa main apna raha naa kisi aur ka
Aisa mera khud kyung hai
O.. o.. o..
O.. o.. o..
O.. o.. o..
Tu hi tu har jagah aaj kal tu hay
Raaste har dafa mujhse pooche bhala Kyun hain

The song was as if right from my heart to someone for whom I myself was not sure. But still I was enjoying the song replaying all my moments with Shehry.

Hua nahi phele khabi yeh
Chuaa nahi dil ko kisi ne
Har aarzoo tu hi..
Chain-o-sukoon hai..
Main toh kahoon tu hi hai zindagi
Naa main apna raha naa kisi aur ka
Aisa mera khud Kyun hai
O.. o.. o..
O.. o.. o..
O.. o.. o..

The song finished, and I sighed deeply.

"One of my favourite" I said smiling resting my head with the back of the seat.

"Mine too"he said smiling.

Suddenly the car halted. I looked out of the window, we were in front of the big beautiful house.

"Wow" It escaped from my lips.

He got out and ran towards my side. He pulled open the door and extended his hand. In which I placed mine smiling. He gently pulled me out. He reached for his pocket and brought a black velvet cloth. Then he came at my back and seconds later I felt the soft cloth on my eyes. He tied it carefully.

"Hope you like it" he whispered, and I smiled nervously.

Ohh! Tu full surprise ka plan hay, now I know Hafsa khud Kiun nahe aee, I smiled.

He softly held my hand and started walking. My heart beat picking up the pace.
He reached in front of the door and I heard him turning the door knob, he gently pulled me in and I heard the click of door closing. My hands were sweating even though this not the first time Hafsa was doing this but the fact that Shehry will be watching me was tickling me everywhere inside. My heart was beating dangerously fast now. Suddenly we stopped, and I waited for him to pull that cloth. He untied it and I slowly opened my eyes. It was pitch dark and I could not see a single thing. I waited for everyone to cry happy birthday but instead I heard footsteps getting away for me and I realized that Nouman had walked away.

"N-Nouman" I choked out but there was no reply.

Where is everyone else? And where is Nouman? Why he left me like that? The questions swirled in my mind.

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