Chapter 1

Author's Pov

the whole Khan's Mansion was decorated as a newly wed bride. the whole Khan's family was buzzing with excitement as they prepared for the wedding. Laughter filled the air, and the aroma of delicious food wafted through the house, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Everyone was dressed in their finest attire, eager to celebrate this special occasion. Admits the chaos, there was a sense of unity and joy, as relatives caught up and shared stories. it was a day where traditions came alive, and love was in the air, making it a moment to cherish for years to come.

An old lady in her late 60's was instructing the workers to work fast and telling them how to decorate everything beautifully just then her eyes caught a girl in her 20's wearing a beautiful lehnga, just then the girl came towards her grandma and greeted her with a big smile "Aslamualaikum dado" and then the old lady also greeted her by patting her head and kissing her forehead, then Airah said "Dado u look so stunning" and Fatima her grandma said " not more than u " and then Airah giggled just then Fatimah said Airah we are getting late they must be waiting for the Baraat go quickly and call your brother Zaviyar, Airah nodded and left.

In Zaviyar's room

there a man sitting in the corner, completely detached from his surroundings. He had hazel blue eyes that held a distant gaze, a tall figure commanded attention, and a sharp jawline that accentuated his features. Despite the bustling activity around him, he remained emotionless, his hands resting idly on the desk. it was if he had forgotten the significance of the day "His wedding" lost in thoughts that seemed to pull him away from the joyous atmosphere envolpoing him. The excitement and anticipitation of the occasion faded into the background as he continued to work, oblivious to the momentous even unfolding just beyond his focus. He was very concentrated just when he heard a knock on the door without lifting his eyes he said "Come in" the door flew open revealing Airah his sister.

Zaviyar's pov

i was sitting and working when i heard a knock and said come in the door flew open and Airah came in she smiled and came in front of me "Aslamualaikum bhai yeh kyah ap abhi tak ready nahi hue hum late horahe hai wo log wait kar rahe unki calls bhi arahi hai dado ko or apne to abhi tak change bhi nahi kya" airah said all this in one go to me i just nodded and left to get ready.

Malik's mansion

"Noor beta kaha ho abhi tak ayi nahi baarat ane wali hai or tum ghar bhi nahi ayi" Iram said on the call to Noor she is her mother. " i will be home in 5 minutes there was n important case sorry I'm just coming okey bye mom" said Noor.

Mehr is Noor's cousin who's wedding is going to marry khan's elder son Zaviyar. she was all dressed and sitting in front of the mirror but she was not looking happu or excited for her wedding just then Noor entered Mehr's room and looking at her Noor said "Oh my God api you look so stunning nazar na lage ap ko kisi ki" MEhr just gave her a small nodd and smiled. just then they heard sound of dhol and fireworks and Noor said api look apki baraat a gayi or wo dekho apke hone wale shohar, just to tease Mehr, Noor said api wo kitne pyaare lag rahe hai ap kafi lucky hai. okey I'm going now downstairs and ill come later to you saying this Noor left from there.

she welcomed the Baraat with her family then all of them settled and the kazi (priest) said to call the bride for Nikkah. Malik, Noor's father said to Noor to go and bring Mehr so she also called her mother to go with her for Nikkah. when the mother and daughter duo entered her room they were shocked to see no one there, they started to look around and call her but all they found was a letter written from Mehr. Noor strated to read that letter and there was written that " I'm very sorri uncle and aunty but i can't do this marriage i don't like him i love someone else but i did not had the courage to tell you this before. Sorry im leaving and i will never come back again thank you for looking after me after my mom and dad's death but Sorry i can't do this marriage. Mehr" when she read this at loud there at the door was standing Fatimah zaviyar's Grandma she heard everything. she came in with a anger and she shouted at them and called everyone in the room. Noor's father "I'm sorry we did not knew that Mehr would do this we never even had imagined this" he was pleading in front of Fatimah and Zaviyar's father Suleiman. Fatimah said " we don't care of what happened but at any cost this marriage will happen it's about our reputation so you have to do complete this wedding whether that girl ran away" Malik " but how can this Nikah happen if she is not here" Fatimah " Noor, marry Noor your eldest daughter to our son.

Noor's world shattered she did not wanted to marry at this moment of her life and mainly she was scared of marriage, she had thought that she is not going to marry anyone in her whole life. 

 Noor's father ordered Noor to go and get ready for the Nikkah without asking permission or consent from Noor he just ordered her, what else can she expect from her father.

Noor looked at her mother with teary and pleading eyes, but she knew that her mother can't do anything, she was helpless.

Noor, Iram, Anabia and Bisma (Noor's younger sisters) they all left from there. 

Noor sat in front of the dressing table, her bridal gown draping elegantly around her, yet her face was a canvas of blankness. Her eyes, usually sparkling with life, now seemed clouded and distant, reflecting a tempest of emotions swirling just beneath the surface. They were wide, almost glassy, as if they were searching for a spark of excitement or a hint of joy that had mysteriously vanished. 

The soft glow of the vanity light caught the delicate lace of her dress, making it shimmer beautifully, but it felt like a shroud rather than a celebration. The sounds of laughter and chatter from her family drifted in from the other room, vibrant and full of life, yet they felt like a distant echo to Noor. It was as if she was trapped in a bubble, separated from the joy that surrounded her. 

In that moment, she was suspended between two worlds: the expectations of a perfect wedding day and the chaos of her own heart. The silence enveloped her, amplifying the storm of her thoughts, as she grappled with the weight of stepping into a future that felt both exhilarating and overwhelming. Each breath was heavy with the realisation that the day she thought will never come in her life, and even if it came it came like THIS! that now she is a replaced bride of someone who she has just seen once! she was more scared by thinking what will happen when He gets to know that her bride got replaced with a girl who he thinks is a gold digger and rude and impudent who doesn't care about anyone's feelings.