Things were going beautifully for Hoorain, she was delighted to study under Zain, everything about it was mystic but time does not wait for anyone. It didn't stop and as slowly this time came, it was leaving with twice as much speed.
"Bhai!" Hoorain's voice came, getting down from stairs at the Mehendi function of Hoor, displeased that everyone left her and Emraz was not even present to take her.
“You love pissing me with your laziness, don’t you?” A growl can be heard from Rayan, scolding Isra, their event planner for being late. Zain motioned to Rayan about his sister but he was busy on the call,
"Hoor Api left with Mama, how am I supposed to go now?" She asked sadly, looking down. Rayan gestured to Zain to check up on her, walking away, still rebuking Isra.
Chuckling, Zain spoke up, "Leave Rayan, Hoorain. He is preparing to fall on my sister's head for being late."
Sighing, she held her forehead, "It's not a new thing. Isra api is always late. Hoor api left. Papa is busy and Emraz bhai didn't even bother to come home!" She argued, getting infuriated by each passing moment.
"Okay, okay, don't be tense-" She cut him off, "How can I not?!" Rolling her eyes, she mumbled, "If I am the youngest that doesn't mean I am not allowed to get ready." But then she looked at him expectantly, "Can you take me with Isra api?"
Zain chuckled nervously, "I don't think she will even have time to go to the parlor. It will be late, but I can drop you off, if you are fine with it?" He offered her politely. Her face lit up in glee, making her heart thump in happiness, "Really?"
"Sure, come." He smiled softly, "Rayan! I am taking Hoorain to the parlor!" Zain told him and he waved his hand to tell him, 'Okay fine' and they left. She could barely control herself, glancing at him with a shy smile.
“I hope I didn’t bother you.” She said sweetly when they drove off. “What? Of course not.” He chuckled. She couldn’t control her flutter while he drove, oblivious of what she was feeling in his presence. “How fast time flies, don’t you think?” She asked, looking out of the window, wrapping her arms around her.
“Yeah. Time doesn't stop for anyone.” He hummed. “You never know when a moment will become a memory.” She whispered, curling her lips downard, vexed to think what will happen when her course will end.
“But I do pray the upcoming days will bring everyone endless smiles." He grinned when they stopped at the parlor, "There you go. Here's your destination, Ma'am." He teased, causing her to chuckle. "Thank you, Sir." She grinned, not wanting to leave him but that's not an option and getting out, she left to the parlor.
"Ah, there you are Hoorain." Hoor called, waving at her, getting her nails done. "How could you guys leave me behind?" She frowned, putting her hand on her waist. "So your Prince Charming could drop you off." She smirked but her voice was nonchalant.
"What?" She asked, taken aback. "Emraz Bhai, didn't come, did he?" She asked, looking at her sister who was blushing, shaking her head.
"See. I know Isra is always late that's why I told Bhai to pick Isra on his way back and knowing Rayan, he wouldn't breathe until he makes Isra complete all the decoration and that just leaves him." She ended, giving her a mischievous look and Hoorain couldn't help but to blush, looking away timidly making her laugh. "Now, make sure to give your best." She smiled. "Of course, she will." Hania said, entering the room after going to send her a picture of her henna to her husband.
"Geez, Mama, can't you wait? You were going to show your hands to Papa anyways." Hoor said, sighing at her Mother. "What can I say? Your Father asked and you know I never say no to him." She said sweetly, going back. "Ah Hoorain, you're here? Good. Sit down girl and get your hands done. The henna will take time." She smiled, making her sit.
"Sure." Nodding, she sat down, getting ready for the ceremony.
"Today is a big day for you, my love. I shall pray for your happiness, bless you." Hania whispered, kissing the Hoor’s forehead while they were going back.
"How do I look?" Hoorain asked Isra excitedly. "You look amazing!"
"You should have worn something more fancy." Hoorain told her innocently, chuckling, Isra looked at herself in the mirror. "It's fine."
"If you say so."
"We're going first Mama, you come with Api." Hoorain said and Isra stopped her, "You are not going, you are also staying with your sister."
Hoor chuckled, "Ah, she is always like this." Hoorain made an almost crying face and looked away, "There's still time for your wedding, I am not wasting my tears." She said sternly knowing if Hoor will leave, she will have no one to share her feelings with except her friend Haziqa who planned to leave the country as soon as she is done.
“I am so glad for you.” Hoorain whispered, holding Hoor’s hands. “Me too… I never thought this day would come.” She whispered as their Mother was calling their Father to pick them up.
“Haider is the most beautiful thing that has happened to me.” Her smile grew wider, thinking about her tale of love. “You know Api, After seeing you I am at least assured that happy endings do exist. Not all love stories are left unanswered.” Hoorain whispered, looking at her sister in mesmerization, dressed up no less than a doll, being the prettiest of their family.
“Me too. And I shall pray your story reaches its destination too." She breathed out, raising her gaze, saying seriously, "Because when feelings are left unattended, they develop into a scar. I don't want you to be hurt, My sister. I shall pray you find the best, if it's not Zain then so be it." She said, patting her back to help her ease but since when does love have a cure? Never.