“Behind every smiling face there is an untold story of sabr.”
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2 months later
Amira Sultan p.o.v
''Hey Myra'' I hugged Myra from behind who was flipping pancakes grumpily .
''Get off me'' she shrugged me away .
I scowl then grin shamelessly '' aww I know you love me'' I hugged her again but this time she didn't shrug me away .
''Please '' she snorted.
'' then why are you making pancakes '' I wiggle my eyebrows
She rolled her eyes '' because a mad girl threatened in my ear last night that if i don't make pancakes in breakfast '' she turn narrowing her eyes '' she will give me hug and kisses all day ''
'' he he he ''I giggled shamelessly .
It's been two months since I started teaching Myra how to pray. At first she was quite reluctant but after some time , she started praying regularly and one day I saw her crying hysterically at Salah. From that day I have decided that whatever she is going through I will help her . After all we should help each other for the sake of Allah s.w.t .
After everyone seated in the huge dining table for breakfast like a family , my eyes searched for the only one person
Sweeter than honey , my dear husband
Please note the sarcasm .
Where is he I thought
'' Good morning Amira '' Ayesha anty pulled a chair beside me .
I smile '' Good morning ''
I raised my both eyebrows in surprise , everyone started eating without waiting for Khalid , usually they all waited for him .
'' umm Anty where is Khalid '' Ayesha aunty was about to eat but stopped midway .
'' he is busy '' she took a bite .
'' yeah but he never missed like this before, ''I investigated .
Shee sigh '' Amira just eat please ''
Okay what's wrong , she never behaved annoyed like this before .
I ate my food quietly .
It's dinner time and Khalid still hasn't come out of his room .
I don't know why but something made me want to know where he is , no matter what he always comes downstairs for dinner .
I was about to get up " where are you going "
Ibrahim questions all of a sudden , and all eyes were on me .
I clutch my stomach '' aww .... I need to go to the washroom '' great idea Amira, great idea slow claps for you to make a world record for embarrassing yourself hundredth time now .
''O - ohh okay '' he looked at me unsure .
'' yeah ''I grunt, slipping away from their eyes .
KHALID Mirza p.o.v
Promise me Khalid
It's your fault
I shouldn't have trust you
We don't know him
HELP M-
'' AAAHHHHHH'' I smash the glass on the wall breathing heavily .
Her painful eyes , their hateful gaze , their lies haunting my mind mercilessly .
'' Oh no ! what's wrong with you '' I look up to see tesoro standing inside my room putting both hands on her chest .
When the hell did she come inside .
'' Why are you here? '' My voice came out hoarse .
" Weren't you angry with me? " I added. It's been two month . She has been avoiding like a plague .
She crossed her arm '' yes I am but I came to call you for dinner '' her eyes bore into mine .
Is she even serious
" I am not hungry, go away " I said rudely .
" No you are coming with me " she tried to pull my hand but her energy and forces were nothing against me . I didn't even flinch .
" Ohmph " she fell on her butt .
I shake my head slightly sipping my drink , she is nothing but a live cartoon .
Squinting her eyes , she tried again " stop it " I jerked my hand .
" You stop being grumpy grandpa and come downstairs , you made the rule " she pointed her index finger .
" What rule? " I asked, confused .
" That everyone will eat together , they all are waiting for you " my hand stopped mid way sipping a drink .
" Go away Amira " my voice become dangerously low .
" No you make the rule "
" Now you cannot break it , stop sulking here and come downstairs " she gave me an order blowing my temper .
Amira Sultan p.o.v
Oh oh .... I woke the beast .
" How dare you gave me order " he bare his teeth sending chill down my spine but as usual my dump brain didn't take a hint .
" Who the hell do you think of yourself? " he started stepping closer while I stepped back .
" I- I am Amira Sultan and that's what I think of myself " I bravely answer .
Suddenly He pinned me to the nearest wall, his face inches away from mine. " Why aren't you scared of me? " He asked in his deep husky voice, searching for any fear on my face .
I AM SCARED OF YOU IDIOT .....
I wanted to yell at his face but my ego didn't let me . I put on a brave face " Scared of you ?" I mock him, raising my eyebrows . " my foot " I look away to the other side .
" You should , you know why " his face was an inch away , I could smell alcohol in his breath .
I turned my face again , but Suddenly he grabbed my face between his hands. " I am a bad guy Amira." His eyes held hatred , pain , betrayal and all kinds of emotion that I could really put my finger on .
" I am so bad that everyone hates me "
" My own mother hates me " his words bring back the memory of him begging ammi to come back home .
I gulp not knowing what to say …..
" And you hate me too " he released my face with a slight jerk .
" I don't hate you " I whispered softly, looking down at my feet .
It's true I don't hate him , yes he hurt me alot but hatred is a strong word .
Khalid had been strangely silent for a quiet time , feeling confused , I raised my head , his anger has subsided now . He looked at me with some kind of emotion which I cannot fathom .
I again emote my eyebrows like what happened , like that day it brings him back to reality .
He shook his head chuckling sadly " one day you will "
All of a sudden his anger was back , clenching his teeth , he grabbed my arm dragging me near his door . He threw me out .
" Ouch " I caress my arm and about to come inside again when he pointed his index finger stopping my feet mid way " STAY AWAY FROM ME AMIRA , JUST STAY AWAY '' baring his teeth , he slam the door shut on my face .
After that day , the table was turn it was Khalid who was avoiding me like a plague . I tried to talk to him but he cut me out everytime I go near him .
But today is the big surprise .... I know it won't solve the problem but at least it will be a start .
I heard the door bell but I laid on the couch pretending to read something intentionally waiting for Khalid to come . I ask everyone not to open the door .
As I anticipated I heard Khalid heavy footsteps .
He stop as soon as he saw me , our eyes met for mere second after he look away .
" Where the hell is everyone "
" why is no one opening the door "
" HAS EVERYONE GONE DEAF IN THIS HOUSE " his voice raised , I flinch but kept reading .
" Can't you open the door " this time his question directed to me .
I look at him then tilled my head then look at his leg frowning " it's look fine " I pretending to think seriously .
" What !'' he was losing his patience .
" Your leg" I answer " it's look fine "
" You can open the door " with that I get back to reading .
I swear I saw his jaw drop on the floor .
" How da-" before he could go all ballistic on me , the door bell rang saving my life .
He gave a look that I will deal with you later then went to open the door .
" Who the he-" his word faded in his mouth when he saw who was standing there .
Khalid Mirza p.o.v
" Ammi... " I whispered in disbelief . My mother is standing in front of me with her bag looking inside the house not me .
Am I dreaming or seriously my mother is here in front of me .
" Ammi..... You came " I look behind a over enthusiastic Amira ran to hug my mother .
Ammi???
Excuse me ???
" Amira ....'' I look back at my mother who's eyes got delighted to see my good for nothing wife .
Amira intentionally push my elbow while running to hug my mother .
My eyebrows furrowed when I saw how they both hugging each other like they have been known each other for years .
Wow .... My mother is a fan of her too .
Is Sayra , khala , almost Ibrahim and I cannot believe this I am saying but Myra isn't enough that my own mother is falling for her as well .
" Sweety .... " My head snap at her choice of word .
Sweety????
" What's wrong with you , can't you take ammi inside " she fake scold before taking Ammi inside who didn't even spare glance my way .
It's hurt but to say the truth I am more than happy she is here .
" Maryam..... " khala ran to hug my mother . It's been years khala saw her they use to be best friends but my mother distance with her after she came to live with me and take care of children .
Well that part she doesn't know . She would hate me more if she knew Khala work here as nanny .
" I came here to stay with my daughter , not for anyone else " my mother voice brought back me to reality .
Daughter?
Seriously?
After meeting with everyone Amira took mother to her room which she already decorated without my knowing
Great
Is this my house or hers .... My family look her family more now .
Wow ...
But the thing I am not understanding.... How the hell Amira know Ammi ???
Where did she meet her and when .
Amira Sultan p.o.v
I close the door slowly after making sure Ammi is comfortable in her new room.
" How the hell do you know my mother " Khalid sudden voice made me jump in fear .
" What wrong with you " I hissed putting hand on my chest to stabilize my heartbeat.
But this man has no courtesy.... grabbing my hand , he took me to the corner .
" Will you tell me how the hell do you know my mother and how did you take her here " he gritted out , why is he annoyed .
Shouldn't he be happy ?
" I have been trying to convince her since 3 years " he added there was sadness in his voice .
I sigh " do you really want me to tell you " I raised my both eyebrows .
He smile sarcastically " no I was just wasting my time with you "
His smile vanish " of course I want too "
" You idiot " he took step closer.
I step back .
" Woah ... Woah... Woah... Man " I push his hard chest from my tiny hand .
" If you really want to know then you need to take me on a date " I smiled sweetly .
" Where to mental asylum " he shot back making my smile vanish .
I squinted my eyes angrily " listen to me Mr. Mirza .... You mother " I poke his chest " was one of a stubborn women and I had work really hard to get her here "
" So " I poke his chest again . He look at my finger which is poking his chest then my face .
" If you take me on a date and if " I take a dramatic pause .
" you can impressed me only then I will tell you the truth " I smirked shrugging my shoulder with swag .
He snort " never "
" Okay fine " I made my way to my room... Humming happily .
KNOCK ! KNOCK
I groan, slamming the book on the table. It must be Ibrahim who is hell bent on not letting me read my book peacefully .
I flung the door with the intention to give him a piece of mind when I felt the breath just knock out of my lung " Kha - Khalid" I close my eyes " is that really you " I said breathless .
My eyes unknowingly roam over his body from head to toe , wearing tight fitted black v neck t- shirts and blue jeans , his hair set by gel perfectly making him look like a straight model from top magazine damn is this guy for real or just a handsome dream of every girl .
" If you are done checking me out then get ready " his deep voice slaps me back to reality .
Oh no !
" I wasn't checking you out " I tried to hide the blush creeping on my cheeks .
He raised his eyebrow " really ? Then why are you drooling " he signs something near my mouth .
My hand slapped the side of my mouth , I saw his lip twitch " evil " I narrowed my eyes and realised he lied .
" Get ready " he asked again .
" Where ?"
" Just get ready " he sounded irritated .
I gasp covering my mouth " will you murder and throw me in the lake " now I am horrified .
" Please don't throw me in the lake, I cannot swim " I request, holding the hem of his shirt innocently .
He bit his lips to stop smiling " if I kill you it doesn't matter to your swimming skill" he pointed out .
Pause
True ! It doesn't matter .
Before I could open my mouth he spoke again " you have fifteen minutes to get ready fast " with which he walked away leaving me baffled.
15 minutes later
" But where are we going? " I ask trailing behind him.
No response , he walked toward his car while I followed him like a puppy. I literally had to run behind him because of his walking speed .
I stood near the car , I grin waiting for him to open the door but he walk to his side opening the door then look at me " I am not a gentleman if you have noticed"
" You have a hand open the door " with that he gets inside .
I sowl " Meany " I pull the door sitting inside I intentionally force the door to slam shut .
He glares , I pretend to be innocent " what " I blink innocently .
He shook his head , starting the car " wrong idea " he murmure
" Wow this car is cool " I said , it's true I have never sat on something like this before , every button looks foreign to me .
" Where are you taking me? " I asked again .
He sighs, frustrated, " did you forget DATE….??"
Of course date…. I forgot completely…. I said that as a joke .
But he took it seriously good for me
" Of - of course I remember " I tried to play it cool .
" Wow it's that -" I tried to press some button when he smacked my hand .
" Ow"
I scowl rubbing my hand " Don't " he said sternly .
I look away feeling upset " I will teach you later " I heard him say .
A smile crept on my cheek .
" I WANT IT ! I WANT IT I WANT IT PLEASE " I jump up and down .
" No ! I said no, " he said with finality.
We came somewhere I had no idea where but let me tell you this place is mesmerising , the whole street and trees lit up with beautiful colourful lights and guess what I saw a claw machine filled with stuffed toys inside .
" Pretty please pretty please " I gave him my irresistible puppy look .
He scan me from up to down " what are you five years old "
" At least I am not an old grandpa, " I argued .
" What " his head snapped at me .
Damn you Amira
" I mean please please just once I will play just once I swear " I whine like a child .
He looked so embarrassed while people passed by gave us a weird look " fine " he gritted out .
I grin .
Khalid stood little afar from the claw machine while I put the coin inside the machine rubbing my hand excitedly I started playing.
" No!... " I cried as I lost for the tenth time .
" Okay enough " he tried to take my hand but I jerked away .
" One last chance I swear I can win this " I frown stubbornly .
" You have been saying this for the eleventh time now , kids are waiting for their turn " he scolded .
" So !"
" I came first " I turned to play one more time but he grabbed my hand trying to drag me " your gaming skills sucks like you let's go " but I sat on the floor.
" No I want it I want it I want " I started throwing a tantrum much to his surprise.
He looks like he is about to lose his patience , he rubs his face .
" Pick one, " he ordered .
" What "
" I said pick one " he sounded frustrated .
" You will play War Machine??" I raised both of my eyebrows .
" I said pi-"
" Doremon " I cut him off .
He inserted the coin and BOOM ! In one try he won the panda .
I stared at him with big impressive eyes " wow "
" Happy " he gave me the Doremon .
I squeal, hugging the panda tightly. " This will be my first gift from you , I really like you. " I grin adoring the my favourite cartoon character but my smile fades when I realise what I just said .
Khalid looked surprised too .
Third person p.o.v
There was a dark room , a person sitting on the big royal chair staring at the screen .
The screen freezes at Khalid pointing the gun at the head of their racket leader .
" He is becoming a big trouble for our boss " the man standing beside the person said .
" I never knew that once a weak , a pathetic , naive man can become the biggest rock in our world, " the person smirks .
" I guess it's time to be back again " the person smirked evilly .
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