
Summary
MARRIAGE/ˈmarɪdʒ/noun The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. A tale spanning over 2 generations; tainted by lies, deceit, corrupted hearts and greed. When Zaira completed her medical degree, all she hoped and wished for was to be left alone. Needless to say, her parents had tied her with the perfect match, in Harris. A twisted turn of fate, traps her in matrimony with Rayyan. The very person whom she never wished to set eyes upon again, if she could help it; let alone cross paths with, after he betrayed her trust a long time ago. All isn't what appears, when the two get entangled in a web of deception, weaved from selfishness of people around them. A story about two damaged people and their struggle to fight demons within and beyond. And protecting their hearts from worst of ailments. Love. *I don't own any rights to the cover picture*
GLOSSARY
Since, it’s an Islamic novel, originated in Pakistan; a few words maybe used from the Arabic and Urdu languages.
Most of them will be explained alongside the chapters, but a few common terms maybe explained beforehand.
* ALLAH= Creator/ God (in case of pronouns, will be used as HIM)
* ALLAH HAFIZ= May Allah SWT protect you. (Greeting on departing)
* ALHUMDULILLAH= Praise/ Thanks be to Allah SWT.
* ASSALAMUALAIKUM WA REHMATULLAHI WA BARAKATUHU= May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you. (Greeting on meeting)
* ASTAGHFIRULLAH= I seek forgiveness from Allah SWT.
* BAJI= Urdu term for elder sister. May also be used instead of Maam, by a servant.
* BHAI/ BHAIYA= Urdu term for elder brother. May be used instead of Sir, by a servant.
* BHAABI= Sister-in-law.
* INSHAALLAH= If Allah SWT wills.
* SAHAB= Sir.
* SUBHANALLAH= Glory be to Allah SWT.
*WALAIKUMUSALAM= Peace be upon you.
