Humsafar (short stories)

Qurbat

Mahi was crying laying on the bed. She still was not able to believe that he slapped her. It was right that he used to behave strictly with her well not just her but with everyone but he never beat any girl and she was the one whom he used to claim that he loved then how can he do this?

Mahi: Was neelum right? Did he rape her? But I shouldn't have said all this to him. I should trust him. He's my husband after all. But how can any girl tarnish her respect? No one would lie about this matter. But Asher is not like this. Oh Allah, please help me I don't know who should I support. Please save me from hurting anyone anymore or doing any sins. I don't know who's wrong but since last night I am feeling restless as if someone got hurt because of me. I never wanted to hurt anyone. That's why I couldn't sleep all night. I think Asher got hurt because of my words. What should I do? Maybe Salman can help me, after all, he is my friend. Why would he lie to me? She said sobbing and hiccuping badly.
Mahi called Salman which he pick up on the first ring.

Mahi: Assalamuailkum Salman I wanted to discuss a very important matter with you so will you"
But she couldn't complete her sentence as someone snatched her mobile from her hand.

Ashar:" Never mark my words never try to contact my wife again otherwise you will see my worst side." Ashar who was eavesdropping on Mahi's conversation couldn't control anymore and barged in the room. He disconnects the call and turned towards Mahi.

Ashar: What the hell do you think you were doing. How can someone be that stupid Mahi? You are not innocent you are stupid. Why would Salman help you and not his sister? He made you think that I am a rapist still you want to take help from him to investigate this matter. How can you do this Mahi? You are hurting me by talking to him. So, please don't and I don't like it when you talk to him and as a wife, you should respect my feelings." He shouted.

Mahi: You don't like it when I talk to Sadain you don't like it when I talk to Salman. Then what do you like? You are being over-possessive and I don't like it so as a husband you should respect my feelings too."
She said looking into his eyes.

Ashar: "Call me over-possessive, obsessed, dominant whatever you want still I won't let you contact Salman. Keep that in your little more."
He said pointing towards her head.

Mahi: What would you do slap me or beat me. Do whatever you want but I won't let you control my life anymore. What other can I expect from a ra? She didn't complete her sentence which stopped her from doing the same mistake that she did last night. She lowered her eyes and wasn't able to look into his eyes as she still believe Ashar can't do this but was confused why would neelum do this?

Ashar pulled her towards himself glaring at her

Mahi: "Ash Ashar app kya ka kar rahe hain?" She said difficulty

Ashar: I never touched anybody in my life because of Allah's fear and the other reason was you. I never tried to touch you thinking about your age as I don't want to scare you on the first time I kissed you. As a husband, I can touch you it's not forbidden for me but just because of your feelings I tried my best to stay away from you but what I got in return was a title of a rapist. Do I deserve this? I know all of you hate me. No one loves me that they will believe me over neelum. You all cousins are like siblings but what about me? No one cares about me at all. Just because I spent some years abroad doesn't mean I don't love you all or I am characterless. I had a reason it was not easy to accept a girl 10 years younger than me as my wife still I did. That was the only escape for me at that point. I loved you more than my life. I love you all. It hurts me whenever you all go for dinner and nobody cares to ask me if I wanna join you guys you just come ask for money and leave. I once tried to go with you guys but what you did. You all said we don't have any space in our car Bhai you can come in another car. I got hurt very badly. Mahi if you will tell them that I raped neelum they will believe you and take you away from me. And if you contact Salman again he will surely tell everyone. Please Mahi don't do this. Nobody will trust me and I will be alone again. Everyone makes fun of me that I am a workaholic and a rude and cold person who loves to be alone but nobody tried to find the reason. I can't lose you. You're very precious to me. I don't know how to express feelings and I know that you still don't believe me but I just wanted to say it to you. I love you Mahi." He said and finally, tears escaped his eyes which he was holding for so long. On the other hand, Mahi was also a crying mess. She hugged him tightly.

Mahi: I am sorry Ashar. I was wrong. I was so wrong. You are the best husband ever. I trust you and I don't need any proof. Please forgive me I will not do this again ever. You know I am stupid right. I don't know why people take advantage of me. I never wanted to hurt you. I am feeling very guilty to not trust my childhood husband. Sorry, please." She said sobbing badly holding her ears and pouting like a cute baby.

Ashar:"It's ok my love. I know how innocent my girl is. I can't see tears in your eyes. Stop crying, please." He said kissing her forehead
She stands on her toes trying to match his height. She doesn't have a small height she was 5.4 but he has 6.1 feet in height.
He laughed and picked her up holding her by her waist. She started to kissed his cheeks

Mahi: "I love you Ashar Adeel Khan. You are my life and I can do anything for you. I promise no one will come between us" She said keeping her eyes down not able to meet his gaze.

Ashar: "I love you" suddenly the door and gul ran out of the room locking the door from outside. It was not new for them to be caught by her.

Gul: "Mahi kab se bula aaaa. Ku ku te kui ku Allah maaf kare yeh mere sath hi kyu hota hai. Sahi hi toh kehti hun ban jayein ge hum jald hi dada dadi."
Gul ran out of the room talking to her self and locked the room from outside.

Zavi: "Baat toh sach hi karte hain sab waise ap ne khudana khwasta phir toh nahi Ashar bhai ko range haton pakar liya."

Gul: "Yes and please don't disturb them all of you."

"Done."Everyone said together.

As she left everyone started gossiping.

Sheryaar: "Iss Mahi ki bachi ko dekho hum kaware bathe hain aur yeh badtameez shadi kar ke bethi hai"

Suddenly Zahra start singing.

Zahra: "kab woh din aye ga jab hum bhi mehndi lagwayein ge na jane kab ayein ge aur dolli ma le jayein ge."

Zaviyaar: "Bari na aye humari baartain dekhi sari nache hum sab ki baraton mai" Zaviyaar sat on the floor and sing the next line punching his forehead.
Rohaan,Shijrat,Armeena and Saidan joined them while Zaroon and Shoaib were embarrassed as hell

Zaviyaar: "Let's go and disturb them we can't sit like this."

Sheryaar: "But bhai will get angry."

Zahra: "hum na bahir se hi bhaag jayein ge theek hai."

Zaviyaar: Done.

The tip-top to Mahi's room and opened the door slowly and they were shocked to see the scene as both of them were hugging each other

Ashar looked in their direction and stand up immediately.

Ashar: "What the hell are you doing here? Didn't I warn you all to knock first and then enter? Today I will not leave you."
He said angrily.

Zaviyaar: "Bhai it was sheryaar's idea. We didn't do anything." He lied confidently.

Sheryaar: "No I didn't do anything." He said feeling scared.

Ashar: "Wait today I will make you all regret it." He starts to beat all boys and they ran away joined by girls.

Ashar holds her hand and took her to his room.

Ashar: "No one will disturb us here."He said winking at her.

Mahi: "Yes let's practice dance for our wedding." She said excitedly.

Ashar: "Oh ok." He said sadly.

After practicing for almost six different songs she let him sit.

Mahi: "Wow you dance very well. I am proud of you."

Ashar: "Now let's practice on my favorite song."

He played I wanna grow old with you and put her arm around her waist and hold her other hand in his hand and started doing a couple dance looking into each other eyes. They were lost in each other eyes. He kissed her forehead then her eyes and then cheeks. They were loving each other's presence. There was a different kind of peace that they were feeling because they had a very strong relationship. The relation that was made by Allah.

Let me know your opinion about the story and this chapter. I hope this chapter put a smile on your face. Love you all.