Nikkah Ceremony (continued)
Priest: Miss Aina Peterson, Do you accept Mr. Aaron Saleh as your husband?
Aina couldn't utter any sound. Her body started shivering. It was the most difficult moment of her life. She knew her one word can turn her life into a living hell. It was the time when words had more power over emotions or even an entire human being.
The priest repeated himself and Aina rose her head and glanced at Bella and Carla and then at Aaron's face. She immediately said; yes.
Aaron smirked evilly.
The priest repeated himself and she said yes, I do.
Ivan reached the apartment.
He met David and wait for their nikkah to end.
Aina signed the nikkah book with trembling hands and then Aaron signed them.
Priest: congratulations now you are husband and wife. Everyone congratulates the couple.
Zain hugged Aaron and says: Finally the most wanted bachelor of the town is married now.
Aaron: hahaha thanks.
Bella and Carla hugged Aina.
Aina stood up and went into her room.
Priest: I think we should start the nikkah if everyone has off.
David: yes, the groom is here.
The priest started the nikkah. He asked Emma and she said yes and then they signed.
Meanwhile, Aaron saw Aina going inside so he also went.
Aaron: Why you came inside?
Aina: huh (confused).
Aaron (quickly changed his statement): you know what, I still wonder why you became slut? Why do all pretty girls misuse God-gifted beauty just for the sake of money?
He came closer to her and slide the falling strand of hair beside her ear.
Aina felt uncomfortable with his closeness. She made a bad face and closed her eyes.
Aaron (angrily): you feel uncomfortable when your husband touches you but gladly hug other males.
Aina opened her eyes and saw his angry eyes were ready to take revenge.
Aaron saw her beautiful moist eyes and innocent pretty face which is looking extremely beautiful today. He lost himself in her eyes.
Aina become worried and she tried to slip and run from there but Aaron grabbed her arm in time.
Aaron: Don't you dare to escape from your husband. Ok?
Aina: ok.
They went out where the nikkah ceremony was happening.
Ivan took out the ring and slid it onto Emma's finger. Emma did the same. Everybody clapped.
Aina smiled at Emma which didn't go unnoticed by Aaron.
Photographer took a couple photos and then Emma wanted to take some photos with her friends so Bella and Carla went toward the stage.
Aina was about to join them but Aaron came and threw her watch.
Aina bends to carry it.
Aaron: you think only you can destroy my happy moment?
Aina understood that he won't let her do what she wants so she stood there silently. Her friends are mature enough to understand her situation so they pretend as if nothing has happened.
After the photoshoot, Bella went into the kitchen and started weeping badly.
Ivan and Emma were busy talking. Ivan was telling her the story of how he reached on time.
Aaron went out to attend a call.
David signaled Zain so Zain also went behind Bella. And he went toward Carla.
David: hey beautiful.
Carla: hi handsome.
David: haha, looking pretty as always.
Carla: you too.
David: girl, I'm dying to marry you. Please go and change now the ceremony is ended.
Carla: why? Am I not looking good?
David: you are looking extremely beautiful. I can't hold this look of yours.
Carla: haha, then I won't. I won't change until you marry. I'll keep on wearing beautiful dresses like this.
They continued chatting.
Zain saw Bella weeping in the kitchen and skipped a beat.
Zain: Bella.
Bella immediately stopped and cleared her face when she heard a voice.
Bella (turned herself): yes, do you need something?
Zain: huh. Yes.
Bella (glanced at him questionably)
Zain: I need an answer, why you were crying?
Bella: nothing.
Zain: tell me, I might help you.
Bella: no, sir. It's nothing.
Zain: First of all, don't call me sir. I'm not your sir here. And tell me the reason why you were crying here alone? Tell me, I'll do my best to help you.
Bella (with moist eyes): You can't help. In fact, nobody can help now. Nobody can do anything.
Zain (panicking): why? What happened Bella? Please tell me. I can't see you crying like this, please tell me.
Bella (clearing her tears): We destroyed Aina's life. He is going to torture her all her life. Even today, he didn't let her take pictures with us. He won't let her meet us in the future. And I know he'll beat her at home. I can't throw Aina in his hands like this. Sob....sob. She married to save our lives but we can't save her life. (Started crying more).
Zain: Bella, listen to me. Aaron isn't that bad, I know you all have seen his bad side but he is a good man. And the most important thing is that he loves our Aina.
Bella: No, he doesn't love her. He is just a selfish man. He married her to take his revenge and we don't know why he is doing all that. Sob... Sob..... She is innocent. Please save her. He is your friend, he might listen to you (with puppy eyes).
Zain: ok, I will. I promise he won't do anything that will hurt Aina or her friends. Now happy?
Bella (smiled): Thank you.
Zain: your smile is beautiful, keep smiling and never cry again.
Bella: ok.
Aina entered the kitchen and saw Zain clearing Bella's tears.
Aina: oops sorry.
She was about to go back but Bella saw her.
Bella: Aina, Come.
Aina turned herself and came in.
Aina: hi, sir.
Zain: hi, Aina. Congratulations.
Aina: thank you.
(To Bella): I was searching for you in the whole apartment. (She sees her red eyes). You cried?
Bella: No.
Aaron (entering the kitchen): You have 2 minutes, come down. We are going to my home.
Aina: Now?
Aaron: of course.
Aina: May I stay for at least one or two days?