“This dish is delicious mom. Can you teach me to cook this?” I asked my mother in law.
“Of course.. Come by anytime.”
“Okay”
Ruzhaan's parents have accepted him too and Thankfully, everything is back to normal in this family. Mom invited us to live with them but Ruzhaan said he still wasn't ready. So we just visit them occasionally ....like now.
Suddenly while eating… I felt so nauseous.
“Rahina…are you okay?” Ruzhaan asked. I shook my head.
I covered my mouth as I felt like vomiting. Shit not here..not here… I got up and ran to the bathroom. I WAS VOMITING MY GUTS OUT THERE.
“Rahina?”
“No wait don’t come.” I said to Ruzhaan who followed me worried.
“Don’t see… it’s disgusting.”
“oh..ok..but are you okay?”
I flushed, rinsed my mouth and came out.
“Yes… sorry
I stepped down from the bus and checked my watch. It was 7:45 already? Shit!! We were late again today.'That's what you get for waking up after Fajr'My conscience mocked me. Yep! I was guilty for that. We fast paced through the bus stop to reach the college gate. Neha lifted her abaya slightly and almost ran through the puddled road."Tsk...tsk...tsk... Yeh ladki ko dekho. Burkha pehenti hi q hai jab puri salwar dikhani hai?"(Look at this girl! What's the use of wearing a burkha when you're showing your salwar from below)" I scolded."Shut up" she said walking away ahead of us. Afreen and Sana walked with me."Ashna would already be in the class by now and m
"Rahina!"My heart skipped and I froze in my steps as his shy, hesitant voice called me.Carefully turning around, I saw him being dragged towards me. His face was as flustered as mine."Assalamualaikum. Mai(I'm)Uzair." He said shyly.Oh! Soo cute!"Walaikum assalam! I know, uh....mai Rahina." I replied stupidly."I know!" He grinned.You idiot! Of course he does! Die!We looked around with awkward silence all blushy and weird. I shou
Our shocked gaze struck at eachother's as maybe he too realised what he was doing."S....sorry... I...uh... I.. I mean..."He stepped back hastily in guilt."It's ok..." I mumbled with my eyes down gulping."We ....should go back now." he said rather reluctantly. I just nodded in response.We then turned around going back to where our friends were. His hand was casually swing down and mine was holding down my kurta. Suddenly the back of our hands brushed eachother's and...my heart jumped to my throat when our surprised gazes met again. Something more than just surprise in them. It was just a split moment but....it said a lot without words before we immediately looked away to the opposite directions.
My thoughts were filled with him when I got home and I was so angry! Just because he found a friend, doesn't mean he can ignore me or be rude to me like that. He literally told me to leave. We are not even engage yet and he is showing so much attitude? What happens after we get married?I knew it! All men are the same. First they are all goody-goody but then they start showing their true colours.Jerks!'But he didn't seem like a friend. Why was his angry? There might be some problem Rahina, that must have made him to snap. He's a human too.'This thought crossed my mind.'Exactly! I shouldn't be quick to judge like that.'Ashna called me later to ask me about the date and I told her about it. She told me the same thing. Aww! only my Ashna can know me this well.
"I'll go!" I announced being as brave as I could. At that moment, I really felt like a virgin sacrifice to the devil."WHAT?! No you cannot!" Mom screamed shaking me."I have to"So ignoring my family's protests and cries, I went with him. I didn't know what he'll do to me or how he'll treat me, I was soo scared. Millions of terrible thoughts running in my head. I know this was the most terrible idea in the whole wide world. I could've called the police, or neighbors.... anyone. But, at that moment, my mind went blank. I could only think about my parents and I did what I could to protect them. I was scared he might hurt my brother....or father....or Mom. I could've died right there if he might had as much as scratched them in any way.
Everything was getting hazy....it felt surreal. Nothing was real. It was just a dream....a terrible nightmare. It will all be over once I wake up. Yeah...just a dream.Alas! It was all true. Terrifying l true.My eyes went on the monster. He was still holding the gun standing there like a statue. His eyes were wide and was it fear that I saw in his eyes?Maybe not! But it was.The gun dropped from his hand as he frustratingly pulled his hair."Damn it!" He growled as I just sat there in shock.'Help! Someone please help Uzair!!!'But I couldn't manage to voice it out.2 men came forward and picked Uzair up releasing him."No! Where are you taking him?"
The next morning I stepped out of the room and was greeted by Taha. I faked a cheerful smile. He smiled too but seemed a bit worried."Kya hua?" I asked.(What happened?)"Tum dono ki pehli raat r Ruzhaan lawn mei soo raha tha. Q?"(It was your first night and Ruzhaan was sleeping the in the lawn. Why?)How do I answer that?"Shayad ushe mujhse zyada macharoo k saath romance karne ka mood tha." I giggled.(Maybe, more then me, he was interested to do romance with the mosquitoes.)He didn't seemed satisfied. I turned serious too."Did you two fight?"
I stepped out of the car gaping at the huge hospital building in front of me. I've seen this hospital before....many times. But what shocked me is that....this hospital was made and funded by this Devil?!"I'll park the car in the parking lot. You two go ahead." Taha told me and Ruzhaan. I followed him in trying to match up with his long strides.He opened the door to a special ward and gestured me to go in. I was so scared as to what I might witness inside.Then.... I saw him.He was still unconscious, a heart rate monitor, IV drops and some other machines were attached to him along with the oxygen mask. I went and sat on the stool beside him with teary eyes."It's been two days. Why hasn't he woken up?" I asked
“This dish is delicious mom. Can you teach me to cook this?” I asked my mother in law.“Of course.. Come by anytime.”“Okay”Ruzhaan's parents have accepted him too and Thankfully, everything is back to normal in this family. Mom invited us to live with them but Ruzhaan said he still wasn't ready. So we just visit them occasionally ....like now.Suddenly while eating… I felt so nauseous.“Rahina…are you okay?” Ruzhaan asked. I shook my head.I covered my mouth as I felt like vomiting. Shit not here..not here… I got up and ran to the bathroom. I WAS VOMITING MY GUTS OUT THERE.“Rahina?”“No wait don’t come.” I said to Ruzhaan who followed me worried.“Don’t see… it’s disgusting.”“oh..ok..but are you okay?”I flushed, rinsed my mouth and came out.“Yes… sorry
"Ruzhaan?" I took a step back from his embrace while his arms were still around me."Hm?""There's someone who needs to take to you. Please listen to him ok?" I said pointing behind at Uzair.Ruzhaan clenched his jaw."Please Ruzhaan...." I blinked at him cutely and he sighed giving up."Fine."I smiled and giving a quick kiss on the cheek, left him to go to his brother.Third person POV,"Uzair!"Uzair flinched at his brother's rough voice and hesitated a bit before turning to him."Hey!" He said.There was an awkward dead silence for a long while until, Uzair saw from a distance as Rahina was cutely gesturing him to initiate conversation. He smiled sadly to himself."Everyone.... eventually falls for you huh?"
We both got home safely but on the way some thugs tried to stop us but Uzair took care of them. I could even hear gunshots at a near distance. It was as if I was living in a nightmare.Will the guys be ok?I was still in shock while pacing back and forth in the front yard. Uzair was watching me from a distance silently.I felt weak and suddenly my head started spinning and my body became heavy.Everything went dark.... again!Third person POV,Ruzhaan and the gang came back home. Some badly wounded and some not soo much. They had to infiltrate the enemy territory and create a distraction. It wasn't an easy task.... especially without proper planning. But they had Ruzhaan and Taha as thier leaders.... that's why they could win.Ruzhaan could only think about Rahina and acted rashly but Taha was there to take care of such things. That's why, those two weren't
Ruzhaan was blazing with fury and fear at the same time as he threw his phone hard crashing it pieces on the floor."Yeh wahi Delhi wala hai na jisse tu milne gaya tha? Kya bola wo?"(He's that Delhi guy that you went to meet? What did he say?)"He has my Rahina. And he's threatening me that he'll...." Ruzhaan shut his eyes banging his fist on the table."Don't worry. He won't lay finger on our bhabhi if I cut of his hands and cascatrate him. Let's go. I'll ready the boys."Saying that Taha turned to leave."No need. He has called me alone.""So what? You'll really go alone? Have you lost it already? That man us a beast. Don't you remember what happened last time? He managed to stab you even though we were there. His gang in huge....and he'll make sure you both don't get out alive." Taha warned."That beast has my Rahina. And do you really think I
I'm back home now and continued my college as before. I meet my friends everyday, live with my family, in short, I'm back to my perfect mundane life just like before but now....all this feels soo pointless. I've gotten soo used to that crazy Mafia squad that without them... it's all feels soo.... empty.Although, I still talk to Taha bhai. He's back from the hospital and is recovering well. Atleast that's good news. Uzair is still missing I've heard and after that day, I haven't seen him either. As for Ruzhaan, he's just like a stranger to me but I can't stop thinking about that stranger.I think I've lost it. I crave to see atleast a glance of him, I dream about him every night. Whenever I remember his last words for me, I always end up crying. I have no appetite nor do I sleep well like before. My friends say I've changed a lot and my smile has lost somewhere. Mom noticed it too I guess so she doesn't scold or taunt me like before. She doesn't ev
As if this wasn't enough, I received another good news that Taha regained consciousness. I literally ran to the hospital where Ruzhaan was already present although Uzair's whereabouts were still unknown.As soon as I saw Taha sitting on the bed with a smile on his face for me I couldn't help but start crying with joy. I just ran to him and hugged him screaming,"Bhai!""Ok! Ab tum dono ka milan milap bas hua!"(Ok! Now enough of your hugging)Ruzhaan said peeling me off Taha and pulling me closer to himself as I watched him blinking confused.Taha sighed heavily"This jealous husband of yours. What will I ever do with him?" He said shaking his head.I just continued to cry."Stop crying sis. I'm ok now. Look! And I'll be out of here soon too." He said messing my hair."I missed you calling me sis soo much. I'm s
Third Person POV,The doctors allowed Ruzhaan to see Taha shortly. Seeing Taha in that condition made his heart ache and he couldn’t stop his tears. He sat beside his dear friend holding onto his motionless hand. Memories of his past haunted him. It wasn’t the first time someone was like this because of his own brother… he didn’t know if he could resent him anymore. No matter how much he comforted Rahina saying that Taha would be back, but deep inside he was scared too that he might never be able to see his friend who was more dear to him than his own blood.“Itne jaldi jayega kya saale. Pehle toh bade bade wade kar raha tha. Saath jaayenge..saath marenge..apna sapna pura karenge. Apna sapna toh abhi bhi intezaar kar raha hai yaar. Uthja mere Bhai…Apne jaisa nahi hone dena hai unhe. Wo bacche intezar kar rahe hai apna unka future sudharne. Rahina bhi ro rahi thi tere liye. Teri behen aur maa ko ab tak kuch pata nahi hai. Apne baap ko bi
Taha was rushed to the hospital immediately. As they actually owned the hospital so there was no need for a police case and I doubt they even approach the police.He was taken in for operation while we waited outside. Uzair had ran away and we had no idea where he was. I had to inform Ruzhaan but I was soo in shock that I didn't know how and what to say. With fidgety fingers, I called him. He didn't answer in first time, maybe he was in a meeting but then he answered."Hello, what's wrong? I told you I'll be busy in a meeting." He said softly.I broke down again hearing his voice and that's when I realised how desperately I wanted to see him"Rahina? What's wrong? Why are you crying?" He sounded worried now."Taha bhai... he's.... he's in the hospital... he's hurt.... please come here.... please.... Ruzhaan.... I need you.... I'm soo scared.... Taha bhai...he won't wake up...
"U... Uzair let go! Y....yeh kya batameezi hai!"(What arrogance is this?)I tried to yell but my voice couldn't come out that loud"Batameezi? (Arrogance?) Now even my touch is offensive to you?!" He grunted twisting my arm behind my back."Ah!" I yelped wincing in pain as his grip on my wrist was soo tight."Stop it Uzair!""You were mine Rahina, he stole you from me. We were about to get married, we were about to be happy but he put me in a comma and forcefully married you. I love you Rahina and you love me. Didn't you say that yourself? Then, what happened in these past months...what kind of black magic has he cast on you? Why can't you look at me the way you look at him? Why soo distant from me while you're soo close to him?!" He yelled at my face.I was too scared by now, literally shaking."Please... Uzair!"I somehow managed to