❝Log Humse Jalte Hai
Jalte Hai Iss Baat Pe
Kyun Itne Jyaada Khubsoorat
Lagte Hai Hum Saath Mein❞
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When I found myself being pulled into a spare room, fear initially gripped me, suspecting a potential intruder. However, my apprehension heightened as the person slamming me against the wall turned out to be Zayan, same person who had never spared me a glance except for those filled with disdain. Now, in close proximity, his intense gaze and touch ignited a flurry of emotions within me.
Zayan's commanding words broke my momentary daze. "You're going to be quiet, okay?" His said with a slow nod , and I responded with a nod of my own.A sense of joy enveloped me, elated that he had finally initiated something.
As he withdrew his hands,Then he put his hand beside my head creating a distance between us, relief washed over me. The unexpected initiation from him filled me with a peculiar sense of happiness. Yet, my anticipation lingered as Zayan finally spoke..
"aur kitna neeche girogi?" His voice resonated with anger(How much lower will you stoop?)
I don't know what I was thinking that without much thought, I replied, "But I'm standing." His fury intensified, and a sense of fear gripped me.. Shit shit so stupid of me.
"Shut up. I know You're not what you show to others," he hissed, his sternness momentarily overshadowing the tumultuous emotions within me. Composing myself, I inquired, "What are you talking about?"
He chucked humour lessly. But next he was all serious again. Okay now He was confusing me.
"stop whatever you're doing.i know you understand what I'm talking about and this is your first and last warning."
Before I could comprehend the situation, footsteps approached, and Ammi's voice echoed,- "beta kaha ho jaldi ao khana laga gya hai" (Child.where are you come quickly. Dinner is set.) In haste, I pushed Zayan away, opened the door, and emerged from the spare room.
My heart was like if I didn't put my hand on it. It would come out of my chest. So from preventing it I put my hand on it. And it was beating so hard. It was my first proximity with any men and that too with zayan, the love of my life.
I went toward dining room. And everyone look at me like I stole something from them. Hehe
Ayesha aunty inquired about my whereabouts, and I quickly fabricated a conversation with Saniya. moving toward a seat beside hania bhabi.
"rumi idhar aa jao " bhai said patting the seat beside him.(rumi come here) He was seated beside hania bhabi and on his other side he was asking me to seat. I looked at hania bhabi who was glaring at me. Everyone was busy in conversation but Mumma's smile encouraged me to comply, and I reluctantly took the seat.
"ji bhai." (yes bro) I said and with hesitant step I went and sat down on the seat. Zayan also came at this moment. And again he glared at me.
I don't know what is happening today. I was still stuck on recently what happened and here everyone was glaring me first hana bhabi and second zayan.
"zayan beta sit fast. Look I made your favorite dish." mumma said with enthusiasm. And he smiled he fucking smiled. I thought he's not capable of that.
"thank you aunty I only love the food made by your hands." he replied on which he got side eye from ayesha aunty. "acha zayan" she said fake glaring him. And he just shrugged his shoulder. Soon everyone got engaged light conversation. But hana bhabi's focus was only one thing I hope I don't need to say. :)
"khana kyu nhi nikal rahi?" Bhai said putting food on my plate because I was still in my lala land just looking every one . I just shook my head. (why aren't you serving the food?)
I started to eat. "when will your college end rumi beta?" yusuf uncle asked me from other side of table. I tilted my head to his side and replied.
"there is just less than one month left uncle. Why.?"
"your aunty was just curious about you" he said sheepishly .Ayesha aunty just grinned at him.
"I could've asked her myself." she said looking uncle with a smile. And just like that whole dinner proceeded with light conversation, but Hania bhabi and Zayan's glares remained fixed on me. Soon everyone left bidding farewell leaving me with the thought what zayan wanted to say? Was it something serious.? I was so drown in my emotions that I didn't even focused what he wanted to imply? And here I was being happy that he is initiating something. Silly me. I chuckled but not with humor.
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20 days later
As Rumi stood on the stage in her cap and gown, the weight of the MBBS degree in her hands felt like a culmination of years of hard work. The cheers from her family in the audience echoed in her ears, filling her with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Now, with her degree in hand, Rumi couldn't help but think about the journey ahead. The world of medicine awaited, and she was ready to do internship in one of best hospital in city, eager to make a difference in the lives of others.
(Guys congratulate 💞🌷✨ to rumi in comment)
Rumi's POV
Graduation day was exhausting, but despite my fatigue, Papa and Bhai insisted on organizing a family dawat in celebration. I couldn't refuse Papa's happiness for me. In the evening, Bhabi's family is joining us, though I doubt Zayan will show up; he tends to make excuses if it's specifically for me. 🙂 and thinking about zayan still I couldn't understand what was zayan trying to say that day. After that embarrassing day I never saw him. Yes hana bhabi visit her house. But they never came. Anyways.
Today brings double joy - my graduation and the fact that Sani and I will be interning at the same hospital. Yeeey. Finally, I closed my eyes for a short nap, completely drained from the day's events.
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Author's POV
"Rumi beta, wake up. Ayesha bhabi and yusuf bhai are on their way here." chimed in Amina, entering Rumi's room, only to receive a groan in response. Amina sighed, deciding to snatch the blanket from Rumi, who sat up straight.
"Mummaaaa," Rumi cried, rubbing her eyes. "I just slept for 5 minutes, and you came to wake me up," she frustratingly said.
"5 minutes? You slept for 2 hours." amina said and rumi's eyes shot open. Amina chuckled
"whattt?? I need to get ready." she said and ran to washroom.
"This girl. Be careful," Amina warned, shaking her head and smiling. However, her smile faded as she thought about the situation at home. She loved her children equally, but she was more worried about Rumi, who was too innocent for Hania's dirty tricks. Amina also cared for Hania as her daughter-in- law, but Hania's taunts and behavior were making her increasingly bitter towards her.
Hania, in turn, was always bitter toward Amina and Rumi. It was the typical saas-bahu drama that seemed to unfold in every household, Amina thought, sighing again. Glancing at the clock, she headed towards Rumi's closet and picked out a suit.
"Rumi I chose a suit for evening. Wear that only." She uttered these words and headed towards Taha's room.
After knocking for a good four minutes, Hania opened the door with irritation evident in her expression.
"What?" she asked.
"Come downstairs if you're ready; your parents are on their way here," Amina said plainly.
"Did you wake up your princess, or did you come directly for me?" Hania said smugly with raised eyebrow.
"What is seriously wrong with you, hana? The more I try to ignore you, the harder you make it for me. Can't you stop your jealousy for once?"Amina finally burst. It was like have you heard the saying?-
"Don't fan the flames; It will consume you." Yes Amina was like that right now.
Haniya was momentarily taken aback but smirked, leaning against the door.
"What? Couldn't bear a single word against your so-called princess?" she said, air quoting with her hands. "And yeah, Don't. Call. Me. Hana. Only my loved ones have that right," she added.
"You know what you deserve that taha started to ignore you recently." Amina said, feeling defeated. Hania's smile faded, and before she could react, Rumi arrived, having heard their loud voices.
"what is happening mumma?.... Bhabi?" she inquired. Hania looks at her in disgust.
"fasaad ki jad"(root of problem) she mumbled and close the door on their faces.
Rumi was taken aback by her bhabi's use of harsh words. Both of them exchanged looks, and Amina couldn't hold herself anymore. A tear slipped out of one eye. Rumi got tensed after seeing her mother cry. She hugged Amina immediately, and both of them went downstairs. Rumi made her sit on the sofa in the living room and knelt on the floor, holding Amina's hand.
"mumma ,I don't know what happened between you two. But I can guess it was about me."
Amina shake her head but Rumi smiled.
"do you think that you can hide it anymore that my own bhabi is insecure of me?" Rumi said raising her eyebrow at her mother who was shocked
"you knew?" Amina asked looking at her lap.
" I can feel her glares mumma. Whenever I came in front of her ,She looks at me like she would kill me if she got a chance. Sometimes her stare make my skin crawl. I don't know what I'm saying. But she never said anything to me before today." Rumi completed with a huff. Amina looked at her in distrust taking back her hands. "why didn't you tell me before?" she asked and Amina told her everything that happened upstair.
"I didn't want to escalate the issue, and you know Bhai," Rumi said, taking a seat beside her. Amina abruptly looked at her.
"Don't tell your brother about today!"
"I know, and I won't."
"What are you asking Rumi not to tell?"
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Okay guys I fulfilled my promise. This chapter is longer than usual and sorry for late update👐
I hope this chapter was worth your wait. ☺
So now you understand what is going on in Siddiqui house:(
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