5th June, 2023

"Inayah, stop running so fast. You'll fall."

Running behind Inayah was Zain, trying to catch her and the little one wasn't listening a single thing. They moved in circles around the wide living room and clearly the only one having fun among the two was the 3 year old.

Eram smiled looking at them both. "I'm really happy that you both decided to get back together, Eram." Haya's words made Eram look at her. "You both clearly love each other a lot."

"I really wish I had met Shumail in some other circumstances."

"Maybe this was the best way for you both to meet?"

"Maybe."

It was a week later after Shumail found Eram. Haya and Eram were in Ibrahim mansion, seated in the living room after dinner while their husbands along with Zaid and Aahil were in the study having some business talk.

That night after Eram gave in to Shumail's kiss, they both ended up falling asleep in each other's arms. When Eram woke up the next morning in Shumail's arms, she kept looking at his face, trying to think straight but the only thing she did was admire his sleeping face.

She wanted to be with him. He wanted the same.

She wanted to give their marriage another chance.

She knew how much ever she tried, she wouldn't be able to move on. She loved Shumail with all her heart.

So she did what she thought was best.

"Hey there baby! Slow down." Shahmeer's words made the two look at him. He picked up his daughter and nuzzled her cheek with his beard, making the 3 year old laugh. Shumail, Zaid and Aahil walked right after him.

"What's the gossip topic ladies?" Shahmeer questioned. He walked to Haya and took a seat beside her and seated his daughter in his lap.

"Ladies talk." Haya answered with a dramatic roll of her eyes.

Eram and Shumail's eyes met and they both exchanged a soft smile, their eyes filled with love. Though they both had confessed their love for each other but there seemed to be a tension between the two which they both couldn't break. No one was trying to make the first move. They seemed awkward.

"I guess I should take my leave now." Aahil caught everyone's attention with his words. "Apparently, Mom have 'some thing' to talk to me."

"And we all know what that is about." Zaid spoke in a sing sang voice. "What was her name again?"

"Soon to be Mrs. Insiyah Aahil Ahmed Raza."

Aahil turned red from their teasing and tossed a cushion at Zaid and was quick to walk out.

"I'll get going too." Zaid said amidst his laugh and jogged out, trying to catch up with Aahil.

Eram smiled at them and turned to look at Shumail who was already looking at her.

"I guess we should head home too." Haya eyed Shahmeer and he was quick to nod his head in agreement.

Eram found herself in her room after everyone have left as she walked to the closet to grab a pair of comfortable clothes to sleep in. She walked out wearing a red satin shirt and matching trackpants.

"Hi." Shumail made his presence known. He was seated on the couch.

"Hey." Eram turned to him with a soft smile.

Shumail began to take steps towards her and stopped her in her tracks.

"I have something for you." He fetched out a small box from his pant pocket and bringing her hand up, he placed it in her palms.

"What is it?"

"I realised I didn't get any wedding gift for you and later, everything got so messed up..."

Eram opened the small jewellery box to find a very delicate but the most pretty ring she had ever seen. The band had a crystal sitting proudly in the middle and small diamond studded flowers to each side of it. It shone so bright that she was unable to take her eyes off it.

Shumail took it from her hands and getting the ring from the box, he slid it in her ring finger. He looked at her and slowly raised her hand to his mouth and placed a kiss on her fingers.

"It's beautiful."

He placed a peck on her forehead and took steps towards the walk-in closet and disappeared inside it. Eram stood there numb, too emotional to say anything. She slowly moved to the bed and took a seat.

Shumail came out dressed in his sleepwear and when his eyes landed on Eram, he gave her a soft smile and walked to his side of the bed.

Eram shifted up in the bed and moved closer to him. She held Shumail's hand and opened it, and placing her head on his arm, she lied closer to him.

It was bold of her to do that and her heartbeat was going crazy. She didn't want to look at Shumail's face, fearing what his reaction was, so she just kept looking down at her own hand which she placed on his torso.

No words were spoken between the two.

The sound of heavy breathing could be heard very clearly.

The tension was really frustrating.

Shumail slowly moved his hand and placing it on her waist, he pulled her closer to himself and wrapped his hand around it. A small of a gasp that left Eram's lips clearly didn't go unheard.

"Good night." That was the last words that Eram heard Shumail say, before he placed his leg on hers, pulling her more closer to himself and closed his eyes and soon was fast asleep.

Eram didn't know for how long was she awake. The conversation she had with Haya in the evening was revolving in her mind.

'I don't know but I still feel that there's this awkwardness between us.'

'What are you talking about?'

'I feel we both are still hung up on the past and whatever happened between us.'

Eram seemed concerned and Haya looked at her, trying to understand her feelings.

'I fear if we can ever put the past behind us and move forward together.'

'For all I know Eram, Shumail bhai was going crazy trying to find you for the past six months. He had put his everything at stake, just for you. Why do you still feel like this?' Haya tried to make her see things through.

'What I did along with his aunt, I know for sure, that is still in his mind and it should be. There's no forgiveness for betrayal and I betrayed him.' Eram was on the verge of tears.

'He have forgiven you. Believe me.' Haya placed her hand of Eram's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.

'Then why are we both so awkward around each other?!'

'There's nothing like awkwardness between a husband and a wife. It's just how the two deal with things that matters.' Eram looked at Haya. 'If you feel there is awkwardness between you two, go to him. Try to make the first move. Maybe it's all in your head and that Shumail bhai might just be wanting to give you time to adjust?'

Eram thought Haya's words made sense but she was too chickened out to make the first move. She feared what his reaction would be.

Her mind had various thoughts revolving around and she didn't realise when her eyes went heavy and she fell into deep slumber.

A ray of morning light peeked in the room, falling directly on her face, disturbing her sleep. She tried to turn around to the other side but felt it hard to move. A heavy weight on her body was keeping her from moving away.

Her eyes opened in slits and Shumail's face came in her view. She looked at herself and realised the weight was none other than of Shumail's hand that was holding her close to his body. Her lips automatically curled up in a smile and the sleep was long gone from her eyes.

She felt happy.

It felt good to be in his arms, while he held her closer to himself.

She moved her hand up and brought it to his face and touched it ever so gently. Her thumb caressed his cheek. She moved closer to his face and when she was just an inch away from him, she hesitated a bit before she let her heart take control trol over her and placed a kiss on his lips. It was a small peck and she moved back quick.

Her lips were automatically curled up in a smile and she snuggled her face in his neck. It broke Shumail's sleep.

His eyes opened a bit and he tried to take in the situation. Eram's hot breath fanned against his neck and he inhaled a sharp breath. It was as if bolts of electricity ran through his body. He moved back to take a look at Eram.

Their eyes met and Shumail looked at her with so much intensity that she forgot to breath for a sec. It was as if their eyes were talking, telling the other how much they want each other.

Eram's fingers slided up his torso ever so slowly and it didn't go unnoticed by Shumail how seductive it felt. He pulled her closer with a jerk. His nose nuzzled her face, their eyes closing on their own accord. His hand went to hold her face and caress it, both their breaths getting heavy.

He was hesitant to move things ahead and he quickly pulled away from her.

The loss of touch made Eram open her eyes and look at him and found him already looking at her. Eram couldn't read the emotions on his face. He tried to get away from her but her hold on his t-shirt stopped him. He looked at her and without a second thought, Eram moved closer to him and placed her lips on his.

Shumail was taken by surprise for a sec. He looked at Eram and found her eyes closed. His heartbeat was going crazy.

His mind and heart were at an argument.

He didn't know what to do.

He wanted her but he was in a dilemma.

His heart won though.

He let himself lose in the moment. His eyes closed and his hand went to hold her nape before he moved her face slightly closer and kissed her back.

Their lips moved rhythmically in a slow gentle way. It felt amazing. They both kissed each other with such intensity. It was just them both in that moment and nothing else mattered.

Shumail moved his lips from her lips and began pestering kisses on her face. His lips touched her eyes, nose, cheeks and forehead, and he again captured her lips in a hot lip lock. This time it was urgent, as if their life depended on it.

He moved to her nape and nuzzled his face in the crook of her neck. She inhaled in a deep breath when his lips touch her sensitive spot. It made him go wild. Hips lips touched her neck and he began to suck the sensitive skin there, making all the blood to rush to her neck and make it bright crimson.

Her fingers were running in his hairs and she pulled them slightly when it was too much to take in. It didn't stop him though, but he only went more wild and sucked even harder. His lips moved to the other side of her neck and he gave the skin a lick, earning a harsh moan from her. His lips touched her skin and he gave her a kiss there before capturing it in between his lips. His teeth were doing wonders to her skin and she didn't wanted him to stop. She felt amazing but at the same time hot.

Shumail moved back and looked at the fine work of art he did on her neck, and his eyes went wild. He had a proud look on his face and his eyes were dark with desire. Eram felt the same.

She pulled him closer to herself and placed a soft kiss on his earlobe, making him suck in a deep breath. She took his earlobe in between her teeth and gave it a gentle bite and sucking it right after. She didn't know where she got the courage to push him on the bed and get on top of him but she did, taking him by surprise. She immediately latched onto his neck and began to suck on it hard. Her other hand went to hold his face and she cupped his right cheek, caressing the soft skin.

His hands roamed all over her back and automatically found their way under her shirt. Her skin was soft to touch and he moved his hand all the way up to her upper back, moving her shirt up in the process. His touch sent shivers over her body and she tried her best not to let out a moan. Her velvety soft skin felt hot to his touch and he knew it was because of him.

He brought a hand to the front of her shirt and in one swift go, he had undone her buttons, and slided it off her shoulder. He flipped her over the bed, coming on top of her and his lips quickly latched onto her exposed skin. He began pestering kisses down her neck, moving to her shoulder and below.

Eram's back arched when his teeth sunk in the skin just above her breast and she couldn't help but moan his name, and that made Shumail go more wild. Her skin was now covered with his love bites, crimson red covered her milky white body.

Her hands held the hem of his t-shirt and she slided it off his back and removed it, tossing it aside without a care. Eram lied there semi naked under him and he didn't leave even an inch of her skin without a kiss or a nibble.

Eram held his face and brought it up to her level and captured his lips in an urgent kiss. Their lips moved onto each other in a perfect rhythm, their tongues clashing time to time. Shumail pulled the comforter over their naked bodies and wrapped his arms around her form, taking her in his embrace.

They lost themselves in their love, pushing their worries and thoughts aside, having absolutely no care for anything. They just wanted each other in that moment.

They realised it quite late but they truly loved each other.

Though their circumstances kept them apart but in the end their love for each other was more powerful than anything else.

They had their differences and difficulties but they both knew they deserved that second chance.

Assalamualaikum!

Yaay yaay!! Its a happy ending for Shumail & Eram♡♡

Okay I wanted to go a bit more crazy over the love scene but I guess some things need to be limited.

That's it guys...we're at the end of the story! Finally!!

Please keep me in your duas.

Until next time...Ciao!