Chapter-25

Author's pov

It was nighttime and Maryam was sleeping peacefully in her room. Her peaceful slumber was interrupted when she felt something harsh brushing her right cheek. She also felt that someone was sitting right beside her head.

Opening her eyes Maryam looked at the person and it was none other than Yardan. He was caressing her cheek having soft eyes. Looking at him she sat back instantly.

" Sorry. I don't know when I slept," Maryam said meekly and started opening her nightgown. She knew why he is in her room.

Yardan grabbed her hands and stopped her from opening her clothes. She looked at him questioningly and a confused expression appeared on her face.

" Did you have your dinner?" He asked sounding concerned and Maryam blinked her eyes confusingly.

This time he asked loudly," Did you have your dinner?"

" Ummm....... Yeah. I just ate some fruits," Maryam answered shortly still trying to understand his behaviour.

It's been years since they got married. After their marriage, Yardan never cared about Maryam, her health and her feelings. He never asked her if she is fine, what she wants and anything about her feelings. So, Maryam was extremely surprised to hear his concerned voice suddenly!

" Fruit is healthy but you should also take other food items that include necessary nutrients too. You are pregnant and you should follow the diet chart properly," Yardan told her and Maryam felt like he has flushed his brain in the toilet. Is he caring for her? She is confused.

Maryam was staring at him confusingly when he asked," Did you have your medicines?"

Maryam just shook her head in the negative. Yardan gave her a disappointed look.

" I forgot to take the medicines," She answered meekly.

Yardan didn't say anything further. Walking towards the drawer, he took out Maryam's medicine box and came back to her. Sitting beside her, he started taking out the medicines from the packets.

" You shouldn't be careless at this time," He said handing her a glass of water.

Maryam will just have the medicines when she noticed an unknown tablet in Yardan's hand. A frown appeared on her face seeing this unknown tablet.

" This tablet!!" Maryam whispered confusingly taking it in her hand.

Yardan replied," It's a vitamin tablet. The doctor prescribed it too but you forgot to buy it. So, I thought to buy it for you!!"

" It was prescribed! I didn't see it in the prescription," Maryam said sounding confused.

After that Yardan walked to the drawer again and came back with the prescription. He showed it to Maryam and she was surprised to see that Yardan was right. Indeed this medicine was prescribed in the prescription.

" You have to take this vitamin tablet every night," he reminded her and then she had the medicines.

After taking it she looked at Yardan when he apologised," I am sorry for my behaviour. I shouldn't have acted rudely. Sometimes handling children become really tough. Don't mind Omi's behaviour."

Maryam was dumbfounded by his apology. The word sorry felt so foreign to her after hearing it from his mouth. She doesn't know how to react now. She is used to his rude behaviour but now his gentle behaviour is also feeling so weird to her. The sudden change in his behaviour is surprising to her.

" Omi is a child. I don't mind her behaviour at all," Maryam answered smiling slightly.

A sudden yelp left Maryam's mouth when he pulled her towards him holding her shoulder. Her chest collided with his chest and now his lips are a few inches away from her lips. Her lips quivered feeling his hot breath fanning on her lips.

" But, you minded my behaviour?" He whispered.

Maryam answered looking down," No......Yes...... I.....mean........."

" Why are you nervous? It's not the first time I am so close to you. I have touched you more than this," He said and Maryam gulped down nervously.

Getting no answer from her he said chuckling," Take a rest."

Saying that he left her and she huffed in relief. She touched her chest and felt her heart running a marathon. She doesn't know why she even got nervous.

" He is just so intimidating!!" Maryam thought letting out a deep breath.

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" How is Ammi, bhai?" Maryam asked her elder brother Aftab.

Aftab answered," Today is her second chemotherapy. Send ** lakhs urgently."

" Ok. I will tell Yardan. Ammi wa.......," She agreed but before she could even ask any questions further her brother cut the call.

Maryam called her brother to know about her mother's health. Receiving the call she expected him to ask about her well-being but her brother only asked for money. She couldn't even give him the good news that she is going to be a mother. It's not the first time her family members ignored her feelings but still, she can't stop caring about them.

" I just hope Ammi get better soon," Maryam thought mentally going towards the baby cot.

Placing a hand over her belly she was talking to the baby when someone entered the room. Sensing someone's presence she looked behind and found Yardan standing right behind her. A frown appeared on her face noticing a shopping bag in his hand.

" Get ready. I am taking you and the kids out for dinner," Yardan said.

After hearing him she is confirmed that his brain has left him. It's been years since they are together. Yardan never took her outside until she requested him to take her outside. His daily routine is going to the office, spending the whole day in the office, talking to the kids at the dinner table, fuck her and then sleeping. He never tried to be romantic with her though he was a romantic guy to Mehzabin. So, the sudden change in his behaviour was shocking for Maryam.

" Oh!" That's what Maryam could utter.

Noticing her looking at the shopping bag, he handed it to her and said," It's a dress for you. I want you to wear it tonight."

Maryam wasn't understanding what she should say now. She looked inside the bag and found a red colour dress. She looked at him in disbelief and wondered how did he know that she loves the red colour.

" Don't be late," He said and then left her room leaving behind a confused Maryam.

After that, Yardan took out Maryam and the kids for dinner. The dinner was enjoyable for the kids while Maryam was having mixed feelings about everything. One part of her was happy while another part of her was confused by his behaviour.

During the whole dinner, he behaved with her gently. She wanted to eat Japanese food but didn't know how to hold chopsticks. Yardan taught her everything and Maryam was amused by his behaviour. He even fed her because she was feeding Omaira. She never expected something like this from Yardan and that's why she was amused yet confused by his behaviour.

After returning home Maryam freshened up and changed her clothes. She was wearing her nightgown and thinking about Yardan. Unknowingly a smile formed on her lips. Her lovesick heart was getting overwhelmed whenever she was thinking about the dinner and his behaviour. Her foolish heart concluded that he is changing.

Maryam gasped suddenly when a pair of big and rough hands wrapped around her petite waist. Her whole body shivered to feel hot breath fanning on her neck.

" You were looking so lovely in that red dress," Yardan whispered kissing her nape and unknowingly Maryam blushed.

Maryam asked timidly," You are still awake. Don't you want to sleep?"

" I want to sleep with you," Saying that he turned her towards him and her chest collided with his chest.

Getting close to her, he inhaled her fragrance and told her," I love the flowery scent of your body."

Suddenly, he picked her up in bridal style and took her to the bed. Laying her down he hovered over her and looked at her lovingly. Maryam closed her eyes instantly noticing him leaning close to her lips. But, instead of wetting her lips, he wetted her forehead which was surprising for her.

" Do you want me to make love to you?" Yardan asked and in response, Maryam remained silent looking shy.

He took her silence as a yes and after that whatever happened I am too tired to describe. 🤷‍♀️😑

After an hour of wild sex, Yardan was laying on the bed closing his eyes. Maryam snuggled into his chest having a shy smile. She rested her head on his chest and expected him to hold her but he didn't. Having no other choices she circled one of his hands around her waist.

" Yardan, if Allah blesses us with a daughter I will name her Mehzabin," Maryam said excitedly.

Maryam expected a reaction from him but he only hummed. It seems like he isn't even interested to hear whatever she is saying. But, this foolish woman didn't understand anything. She thought he is just too tired and that's why he isn't responding properly.

" If Allah blesses us with a son I will name him Mikaeel," Maryam mumbled having a sad expression while Yardan was still in his thought.

Suddenly, he asked her," Did you take your medicines?"

" Yes. I am happy that you are caring about my health so much," Maryam replied and pecked his lips gently.