Synthesis of Scattered Pieces ✔️

70.

His head was resting in her lap and her fingers were running in his hair to give him the amount of peace and joy he deserves. The pillow was uncomfortable for him so he had chosen the most expensive pillow which was reserved only for him.

She smiled looking at the 30 year old man who was behaving like a kid just five minutes ago. The room was bright due to the big glass windows which were allowing light to enter the room but he wasn't comfortable sleeping in the bright room. Moreover the sheer curtains weren't helping him. So, Pulling the corner of her dupatta from her neck he covered his face.

Shifa cupped his face with her left hand and the other hand kept massaging his head. "I'm not an idiot but you're." She muttered while seeing his hand which was grabbing her left hand in deep slumber.

She could enjoy the beautiful view from the window but here she was enjoying the most peaceful sight: Her husband sleeping- resting his head in her lap.

"Yeah beta, Just a minute." Shifa suddenly looked up towards the door, which was opened by the a woman and she stepped in.

Both were surprised to see each other in this room. "Umm... I... I'm sorry. I didn't know you were here." The lady in her late twenties stood up hesitantly so was Shifa.

"You're Shifa. Right?"

"How do you know? And who are you?"

"Chachu told me that his daughter is coming today, I was living here for the last ten days to look after him but when I got to know that you're coming I already left to go back to my home." The lady explained and Shifa nodded but she understood nothing as she was still in shock because of this intruding.

"I'm sorry to bother you but.... I'm coming back from the railway station because I forgot my laptop here."

"Oh... It's okay." Shifa muttered and looked at Daniyal who was fast asleep in the same position. She felt more nervous and looked at the lady.

"It's okay. Even I'm sorry to disturb you. I just... I need my laptop." She muttered while taking steps towards the bed and opened the drawer to grab her laptop and pushed it into her bag  her back was facing towards Shifa and Daniyal to give them a bit of privacy.

"Again I'm sorry to disturb you, I'm going back." Mumbling that she glanced at Shifa who had already shifted Daniyal's head on the pillow but his face was still covered with the corner of her dupatta to protect him from the bright light.

"No need to be sorry."

"Good to see you. Chachu was impatiently waiting for you." Shifa looked at the lady keenly and tried to remember when and where she had seen her. She never remembers faces and people in one meeting, but she felt like she already knew her. Meanwhile the little boy pulled his mother's hand and she sighed.

"I promise beta... I promise I'll buy the that robot and car too..."

"So you're Gudiya Aapi. Right?" Shifa asked and she nodded "abbu told me that you've been looking after him." Shifa added and Gudiya passed a nervous or fake smile, just like Shifa, she was also hesitant to meet new people.

"Your son is cute." Shifa couldn't help but smile wholeheartedly. "Just like his father." This time Gudiya's smile was real. Passing a nervous smile she turned to go but she was stopped by a voice.

"Excuse me."

"Hmm?" She turned to see Shifa.

"Umm... can I ask you something?"

"Yeah sure!" Gudiya replied with a hesitation filled smile.

"Are you the daughter of Abbu's elder brother?" Shifa asked in a hushed tone and Gudiya nodded. "Do you know about my Dad?" She asked and Shifa smiled with a nod.