Chapter-5

Author's pov

Mikaeel was sitting on a couch with his friends Walid & Simon. It's not hidden anymore that Maryam has got married to a wealthy man. That's what Mikaeel knows. But, he doesn't know what Maryam has gone through.

According to him, Maryam has betrayed him. She has played with his feelings and she is a gold digger. Seeing a man richer than him she couldn't control her greedy mind. Though he loves her, at the same time he is hating her too. He only heard that Maryam got married to a man who is from Dubai and the owner of multiple oil companies. He doesn't know that Maryam was forced to marry.

" Bro, don't think about her. You deserve better," Simon said to Mikaeel and Walid agreed with him.

Mikaeel replied having an untroubled expression," I know that I deserve better."

" She will regret it one day. Don't keep her in your mind anymore. I wish she gets a severe punishment for betraying you," Walid said pouring all the hatred he has for Maryam.

Mikaeel said in disbelief," I still can't believe she betrayed me like that! Everything was going good between us and she assured me that she will talk to her parents about us but suddenly she got married!!"

" Don't get sad, bro. There are thousands of girls out there who will be on your feet just by one snap of your finger. You will get hundreds of Maryam out there. So, don't think about her anymore and move on. Don't destroy your life," Walid told looking at Mikaeel who was lost in Maryam's thoughts though he heard Walid.

Letting out a chuckle Mikaeel said," What did you think that I will start taking drugs, alcohol and cigarettes just because my girlfriend left me!! I am not any movie hero who will become Devdas just because my girlfriend ditched me. Come on, guys. I am Mikaeel Sheikh. I am not a person to act like a stupid."

" That's our boy!! We are happy for you, bro," Simon and Walid let out laughing.

Then, Mikaeel added more having a mischievous smile," And, you are right. I will get hundreds of Maryam out there."

Simon whistled with excitement and Walid punched Mikaeel's arm. Mikaeel let out a peal of laughter but only he knows what he is going through. He is always a realistic man and knows very well how to hide emotions. That's what he is doing right now.

His heart is shattered into million pieces and he knows he can never forget Maryam. But, he is helpless. He has to move on with this heartache. Though he is angry with Maryam, he still prays for her good life. Mikaeel wishes Maryam has gotten a good husband who will love her just like him.

After two days

" Peek a boo......." Maryam said removing her hands from her face and Yamir giggled.

She hid her face behind her hands again and Yamir removed her hands giggling. Touching her face with his tiny hands he kissed her nose and Maryam ruffled his hair.

" Ok. Enough of playing. It's time for breakfast. Let's go," Maryam said holding Yamir in her embrace.

Two days passed after her marriage and she obeyed whatever Yardan ordered her. She stayed in a guest room and didn't show her face to him again. Yes, she was angry with him for insulting her but she remained silent. Because she isn't dying to see him as well. She is glad that he told her to stay away from him and didn't try to get close to her. She feels nausea every time she imagines him near her. She hopes he never tries to get intimate with her.

Maryam forwarded her legs when her phone started ringing. Taking the phone in her hand she noticed that it was none other than her elder brother Aftab. Placing Yamir on the bed she received the call.

She thought that her brother will ask her about her well being but his talking astonished her. His careless attitude hurt her a lot.

" Maryam, send 2 lakhs rupee emergency. Abbu wants to open a new shop and that's why he needs it. Try to send the money this weekend," Aftab said and Maryam didn't say anything.

It's not the first time they are asking for money like that. They used to ask for money from Mehzabin as well. Maryam used to oppose but nobody paid any attention to her. It was Mehzabin's fault as well that they became greedy. She used to give whatever the amount they demanded.

" Bhai, I can't ask for money from Yardan right now. It's just two days of our marriage. What will he think about us?" Maryam said meekly but her brother growled making her flinch.

He roared like a lion," You will ask for money right now or you want to upset Abbu. Ayesha was right. You are useless."

" Bhai, listen to..............," Maryam stopped in the middle when Aftab shouted," Send me the money as soon as possible otherwise I will forget that I have a sister named Maryam."

Saying all these Aftab cut the call and Maryam fell into a dilemma. How can she ask for money from Yardan? He doesn't even look at her let alone talk to her. He will obviously insult her if she asks for money. But, what about her family? They will be angry if she doesn't send the money. She doesn't want to lose her family at any cost.

Maryam was still thinking about all this when Yamir's screaming sound echoed through the whole room. She turned behind immediately and found that Yamir was on the ground and he has scratched his forehead.

" Yamir!! Baby, what happened?" She rushed towards him and picked him up immediately.

Yamir replied hiccupping," I fell from the bed and hurt my head."

" Don't cry, ok. Let me put ointment on your wound. It won't hurt anymore," Maryam tried to console Yamir but he was crying nonstop.

After cleaning the wound and putting ointment on it, Maryam gave him a nice relaxing bath to Yamir and get him ready. She put on a baby kandura and kifaya on Yamir and he was looking extremely cute in his attire.

Holding Yamir's hands she forwarded her legs to Yardan's room. She took Yamir with her because she believes that he won't snap at her in front of a child.

Reaching Yardan's room Maryam found him getting ready. He was standing in front of the mirror and tidying the cuffs. He noticed her through the mirror and when he will just snap at her, Yamir ran toward him.

" Baba," Yamir called running towards him and grabbing one of his legs.

Yardan crouched down to his level and cupped his tiny face between his huge palms. A worried expression appeared on his face seeing the bandage on Yamir's face.

" What happened to you?" He questioned stroking his cheeks.

He replied innocently," Falling from the bed I hurt myself."

Yardan didn't waste another second and picked up Yamir in his muscular arm. He diverted his gaze at Maryam and found her looking at him like she wants to ask for something. But, he lost his sanity seeing his son's wounded forehead. Proving her wrong that he won't behave roughly with her in front of Yamir, he started shouting.

" You are good for nothing. How can you be so careless, Huh!! My wife wasn't enough that you are now after my son!! You are a bad omen. First, you took Mehzabin's life and now my son got hurt!!" He shouted on her face and she flinched backwards.

Tears started gathering at the corner of her eyes when he accused her of Mehzabin's death again. How can she make everyone realize that it wasn't her fault? She never wanted something like that to happen.

" He is a child for Allah's sake! It's normal for children to get hurt while playing. I admit that I should have taken proper care but I swear it was an accident," Maryam replied but Yardan wasn't in the mood to hear anything.

He insulted her to his hearts' content but Maryam didn't say anything. She just digested his insults silently because she has to ask for money from him. She kept her eyes on the floor and didn't let the tears flow.

" Baba, don't scold aunty," Yamir said to Yardan and that's when he stopped. Yamir jumped on Maryam and she took him gladly.

Yardan warned her gritting his teeth," If I see even a single scratch on my children then I will starve you to death."

Seeing her silent he yelled," Now, why are you still standing here? Get lost."

" I wanted to talk to you about some matter," She said looking down since she is embarrassed to ask for money from him.

He shouted becoming pissed off," What?"

" I need some money," She finally spoke but couldn't say the actual matter.

Taking out a few notes he threw them on her face and said," Take it as your payment for taking care of Yamir & Omaira. Now, get lost."

Coming out of the room Maryam couldn't control her tears anymore. Insults after insults were killing her from inside. His words always stab her right into her chest.

" Don't cry, aunty," Yamir said wiping away her tears with his tiny hands but Maryam burst into tears hugging him tightly.

Later in the evening Maryam again entered his room to get insulted. Her family members were making her mad for money and she will do anything to make them happy. Entering the room she found him searching for something. He was so engrossed that he didn't notice Maryam.

" Where is it? I just placed it here," Yardan mumbled checking his bed properly.

Throwing a pillow on the floor she shouted," Where is my phone? Damn it."

Maryam noticed that the phone was on the couch. Without thinking anything further she picked it up.

" I think it's your phone," She said softly forwarding her hands.

He lost his sanity again seeing her in his room. He snatched the phone away from her hand glaring at her.

On the other hand, she thought to have a normal conversation with him before asking for money. She knew that he will insult her again but she has to digest his insult for her family.

" You didn't go to your friend's party?" She questioned softly.

He replied getting annoyed," That's none of your business."

" I was thinking if you could give me a tour of Dubai. I mean Yamir & Omaira was getting bored in the house," She said swallowing his previous insult.

Letting out a mocking smile he grabbed her arm and shouted on her face," How many times have I told you to stop thinking that you can be my wife? Huh!! If you are trying to take Mehzabin's place then let me tell you that you can never take her place."

Hearing the same thing again and again Maryam was pissed off. She looked at him with angry teary eyes which he ignored.

"Hume bhi koi khowaish nehi hey apki biwi banne ki. Humuri to kismat hi futi hey ki hume aap jayshe shawhar mila ( I am also not interested to be your wife. It's my bad luck that I got a husband like you.)" Maryam shouted back jerking him away from her.

Yardan didn't understand what she said and questioned her," What did you say?"

" Next time hire a translator for subtitles," She replied with her pissed off voice and stormed out of his room.