Chapter-22

Yardan's pov

" (la tatasil bi maratan 'ukhraa. ala afham alkalimat albasitata? lan 'uqabil hadha alrajul ealaa al'iitlaq)

Don't call me again. Don't you understand simple words? I am not going to meet that man ever," I shouted at my stepmother over the phone who was requesting me to meet my father.

She requested further," lays ladayh alkathir min alwaqti. qabalah lilmarat al'akhirati. nahn asfun ealaa kuli shay'in. la tueaqib walidak hakadha)

He doesn't have much time. Meet him for the last time. We are sorry for everything. Don't punish your father like that."

" Sorry!! Why are you even saying sorry!! Suddenly, why so much love for me? Where was this love & affection when I was always craving it? You literally abandoned me after having your own children and that man!! What does he think that bearing my expenses was his only responsibility?" I shot back clenching my jaw and heard her hiccupping.

She said bursting into tears," ana lam 'atakhalaa eank 'abda. laqad 'asat fahmi 'ana wababa. nahn waldiyk. kayf numayiz bayn 'abnayina!!)I never abandoned you. You misunderstood me and your Baba. We are your parents. How can we discriminate among our children!!."

" Enough of your bullshit. I am cutting the call. And tell your beloved husband that I am not going to meet him ever. Not even on his deathbed," I yelled at the top of my lungs and cut the call.

Sitting on the nearby couch I chugged down a glass of water. For the last few days, I am just going through a lot of mental disturbance. My so-called family wants me to meet my father who abandoned me. I know these people. They never cared for me when I needed them the most. Then why should I care about them now? At the last stage of his life, my father realised what kind of injustice he has done to me! Good for him.

I decided that I won't meet him ever but that annoying woman ruined everything. She defied my order and went to meet my family members. She even took my kids with her. The audacity of this woman!!

Last night she even argued with me calling me an irresponsible son. She said that my mother committed a sin by bringing me into this world. She even questioned my mother's upbringing and then I just lost it. She insulted the most respected person in my life. My mother!!

So, I did what she was asking for. Beating up a woman is not my thing but I fucked the hell out of her. I am sure she is now limping and regretting arguing with me. I wasn't planning to be harsh with her but she brought all this upon herself. What an annoying woman I just married!! Except for a tight cunt she doesn't have anything praiseworthy!!

Anyway, last night I punished her because of her disobedience. If she tries to open her mouth again then I won't hesitate to punish her again. Annoying woman!!

" Bring me a mug of coffee," I shouted at one of my workers and closed my eyes for some peace.

I opened my eyes hearing a click and found the worker standing without my coffee. My blood boiled seeing him empty-handed.

" Where is my coffee?" I asked sounding extremely pissed off.

He replied shuttering," Sir, I went to bring coffee when some police officers came. They want to meet you."

" Police!! What are they doing here?" I mumbled when three police officers entered my permission.

Though I was pissed off, I tried to act normal in front of them. I was wondering what they are doing here? I didn't do anything wrong.

" mrhban! alshurtat huna faj'atan. hal hunak ay mushkilatun? ( Hello! The police are here suddenly! Is there any problem?)," I asked forcing a smile on my face.

One of the officers said," You have to come with us to the police station for inquiry?"

" Inquiry? What kind of inquiry?" I asked sounding confused.

Another one replied," Your wife complained a file against you. She told us that you abused her sexually."

My blood just boiled but I controlled my anger. I can't lose my temper in front of the officers.

" There must be some misunderstanding, Officer. My wife is angry with me and that's why she said something like that. It's our personal matter so I want you guys to stay out of it," I said calmly but only I know how I am controlling my anger.

One of the officers said," This matter was personal until your wife's complaint. Now, you have to come with us for inquiry. There will be an investigation and during this investigation period, you can't leave the city and the country too."

" Fine," I agreed clenching my fist tightly.

This woman has crossed her limits by going to the police. Sexually abusing!! When? I am her husband and I have every right to treat her however I want.

Anyway, I am not bothered at all because she is going to regret going to the police. She doesn't know that very soon she is going to beg in front of me asking for apologies.

Author's pov

Maryam, Yamir & Omaira were sitting at the dinner table. The kids were having their dinner as usual but Maryam was pushing down the food through her throat forcefully. She was wondering did the police take action against Yardan.

Maryam was getting nervous with the passing time imagining the consequences. What if Yardan bribes the police and buries this matter! Would the police accept money from him or they will do their duty honestly. Thinking about all these Maryam was losing her mind.

A few moments later Yardan entered the house and after seeing him Maryam was astonished. The police didn't take any action against him yet since they have to investigate! She gulped down seeing him staring at her with annoyed eyes. She clutched the corner of the table out of nervousness and fear. Glaring at her he walked towards his room.

" I have to go to the police station again," Maryam thought and that's when her phone started ringing.

She looked at the screen and it was none other than her father. She was hesitating to receive the call because she assumed that Yardan might have said something to her family. That's why her father is calling. She went to her room and with trembling hands, she received the call preparing herself to refuse if her father orders her to forget everything and move on.

" He.....llo.......Abbu," she whispered gulping down.

Her father just came to the point directly," Maryam, send 5 lakhs urgently."

" Abbu, listen to me, please. I can't send mon............." Maryam was interrupted by her father.

He shouted angrily," I need money for your Ammi's treatment. Do you know that your Ammi is diagnosed with colon cancer?"

Hearing her father she felt the ground under her feet had slipped away. She stumbled upon and held the table for support. Her eyes moistened instantly remembering her mother's face.

" Colon cancer!! What? When did all this happen?" She asked with a trembling voice.

Her father replied worriedly," There is no time to talk about how did all this happen. I need ** lakh for now but the doctor said that the expense will increase. I hope you will send the money tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

" Abbu, try to understand. I can't send money right now. Why don't you just sell one of our properties?" Maryam requested with her helpless voice.

Her father's voice boomed at her," Those properties are from my forefather and you are telling me to sell them!! Never. And, why are you hesitating to send money for your mother's treatment. You have already forgotten that it was your mother who brought you into this world. What an ungrateful daughter you are!!"

Saying all these he cut the call and Maryam fell to her knees. She wasn't understanding what to do now. How can she ask for money from Yardan right now? Even if she wants to do something on her own she can't manage a huge amount right now.

" I am not understanding anything," She whispered lowering her voice when she felt someone entering her room.

The person stood right in front of her and looking at her feet Maryam realised that the person is none other than Yardan. She raised her head slowly when he crouched down to her level. Holding her right upper arm he yanked it making her stand up.

" You need money, hmm?" He asked calmly.

Maryam remained silent letting the tears flow when he said," I won't stretch this matter anymore if you listen to me. Go to the police and take back your complaint. Otherwise, you can attend your mother's funeral very soon."

" I won't take back the complaint!!" Maryam said shaking her head vigorously.

Yardan answered with his untroubled expression," Ok. Then, let your mother suffer! Poor woman. What a selfish & irresponsible daughter she has given birth to!"

Maryam shut her eyes while he said with pure hatred," After killing your sister, you are now after your mother. If your mother dies without treatment then you will be responsible for her death."

" Stop!!!" Maryam yelled placing her hands on her ears.

Yardan blackmailed her emotionally," Go to the police and take back the complaint. If you do so then I promise that I will send your mother to the USA for better treatment."