“Congratulations! Mrs. Malik. You are pregnant” said the Doctor. The words didn’t sink in Hayat, she just went numb. Hasti and Aahil were very excited and couldn’t wait to congratulate the couple but Kinza knew something was up with Hayat she was upset and had been thinking about something. She wanted to talk to Hayat but she knew Hayat would sort everything out with her husband.The doctor left after a while and Aahil came in front to congratulate Hayat and Kayan but Hayat said, “No Kayan. I don't want this baby. I am not ready yet, I don’t want it….”
Kinza dragged Hasti and Aahil out of the room and she knew that this was a serious topic which was to be discussed between husband and wife and no third person should be there to give their suggestions or judge them.
“Hayati, this is what Allah has planned and we cannot kill the baby” said Kayan caressing Hayat’s hair.
“But Kayan we are even in depth…” said Hayat looking away.
“Hayat har insaan apna rizq lekar aata hai and there is still time for the baby to come. Maybe he would bring fortune in our life” said Kayan.
“Rizq lekar aata hai par tumhe mehnat karni hoge. There has to be a source too and I don't want this baby. I have read about it. We can abort upto 120 days” said Hayat emotionless.
“ Hayat but that's if your life is in danger or some other genuine reason. Its been more than 5 years to our marriage so it isn't even early. You have even completed your masters. Do you wish to study more? What is the reason?” asked Kayan concerned.
Hayat remained silent and called Aahil,Hasti and Kinza in the room and said, “No one is going to tell ammi about this because I am not keeping this baby”
Kayan just looked at Hayat and wanted to know the real reason. He didn’t want to humiliate his wife in front of anyone so he just nodded.
“But it is haram to kill a baby and you can’t do that,” said Aahil in anger and disappointment.
“You have no right to tell me what I have to do with this baby,” said Hayat irritated.
“You are not right here Hayat bhabhi!” said Aahil annoyed but in a sad tone.
“Aahil enough! Do as Hayat says if you don't want to ruin the peace of this family” said Kayan and Aahil gasped.
“But bhai….”
“I don't want to hear anything if Hayat has made this decision. I am sure she might have a reason,” said Kayan.
“Bhai you are being dumb and unrealistic in love” said Aahil.
“Aahil leave!” shouted Kayan and tears streamed down Aahil’s face. Aahil moved back and stumbled but Kinza caught hold off him.
“No one will ever know..” whispered Aahil.
Aahil didn’t mean to hurt or insult anyone. He always saw Hayat as his own sister and he thought he had the right to say things but not only was he told he didn’t have the right but even his own brother shouted at him and defended something which was wrong. Hayat wasn't wrong but he felt her decision was absurd. Aahil wasn't mad at them but he was just concerned. He prayed 2 rakats and asked Allah to guide each of them always and that the peace of the house prevails forever.
Huma was back but Kinza lied that everyone was asleep but she knew that all of them were praying for the best and were restless.
Kinza knew that something was up with Hayat and she kind of understood the reason behind the abortion. She didn’t say anything to Hayat nor asked her anything. Kinza very well knew that every relationship has its own privacy and every individual has its own private life (A person's individuality) She prayed for the welfare of the couple and asked Allah to guide them and then went towards Aahil
Kinza smiled at him and said, “It is okay Aahil. They didn’t mean it and yes I agree they were rude but they would never hurt you or disown you. But please know that only the parents have the right to decide what they are going to do with the baby, we can guide them but they have to answer Allah alone. I am sure something is up with Hayat and there is reason behind this harsh decision of hers. She is wise and she fears Allah and so does Kayan bhai. Just pray for them and Allah is the best of all planners”
Aahil just nodded and Kinza stroked his hair and both of them fell asleep in a while.
Hayat didn’t sleep and started to read the Quran with translation. She didn't even talk to Kayan and suddenly she read, ‘Truly my Lord is with me. He will guide me (Quran 26.62)’
“Hayati it is 3 ‘o’ clock. What is bothering you?”asked Kayan coming out of bed.
“You didn’t sleep?” asked Hayat.
“How could I? I tried to. But… I couldn’t….Hayat it is fine” said Kayan trying to comfort Hayat and kept the Quran aside and Hayat burst out crying.
Kayan tried to comfort her but couldn’t and then asked her, “Hayat tell me what is the reason for not wanting this baby apart from you are not ready and you don’t like kids because I know this isn't the real reason”
Hayat stood up and walked towards the balcony and Kayan followed her. She then looked into his eyes and said, “You see these eyes?” then looked down and said softly, “It is like him.
“What if the baby ends up looking like him or he has the same eyes as his, as mine or maybe grows up being a monster like him because he will carry his blood” said Hayat and looked up in the sky and a tear rolled down her cheeks.
Kayan held Hayat by her shoulders then turned her towards him and said, “look at me. I look like that pathetic man, my face structure, my nose, almost everything. We both have resembled our biological fathers but character is made by the faith and belief in Allah (S.W.T) and we will make sure that we raise our child in the best way. We shouldn’t hate our features or even their features because Allah created them and his creation is beautiful”
Hayat hugged Kayan immediately and thanked Allah for everything she had and even though she read that one can abort the baby upto 120 days but only for a genuine reason like you might end up coming on the streets due to poverty, if you are raped, if the mothers life is in danger, etc and if you feel you are actually not ready then know that you have to answer Allah. Rest Allah knows the best.
Hayat and Kayan prayed Fajr together and Hayat prayed 2 rakat nafl for the betterment of their baby. Just then they heard a knock on the door, it was Aahil. His eyes blood shoot and he stepped forward and said, “Bhai can we talk?”
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