《Severance Of Ties》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter One Mushk was ying with a 3 month old baby,ughing at him when his chubby hands held her auburn hair and directly took it in his mouth, trying to chew them. "That''s not edible my baby." Mushkughingly tells him who just keeps looking at her eyes which were same as hers, though he inherited them from his father. A knock on the door makes her sit straight beside Murtaza, her sister inw, Mahames in smiling Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. at her. "Are you sure you''ll be able to take care of him? He can be handful sometimes." Maham tells her. "Its okay Maham, I too need to spend some time with my nephews, you can go and enjoy your date with my brother, I''ll take care of them." Musk tells to, Maham who in return nods at her, settling Murtaza¡¯s baby bag down. Just then Mujtabaes in, bouncing on his feet with a book in his hands. ¡°Aunt, look at this, my teacher taught this to me and also gave a star." 8 year old Mujtaba tells his aunt. Mushk''s aunt had only one daughter, she didn''t want her only daughter to go far away from her so the family fixed Maham''s alliance with Mushk''s brother Mustafa, it was now 9 years to their marriage, blessed with two sons. Mujtaba sits on her bed, animatedly talking to Mushk, Maham smiles at their bonding when Mustafa He couldn''t be more thankful to the god for the family he got, but sadly their mother passed away two years after their marriage, leaving only the brother and sister. His sister became like his mother figure while he was Mushk''s father figure since childhood. The nine year old gap never came in between the siblings, for him ,she was his first child. "My happy family." Mustafa murmurs in her ear. She turns sideways and re at him. "Ours." Mustafa smiles at his wife''s answer. Giving onest kiss to their children and agreeing to bring them ice cream ,they both leave the house. Mushk was making dinner while Mujtaba was doing his homework quietly. She smiles at the disciplined boy. She looks up from the dish when thendline rings, setting the me on low she goes towards the hall, where Mujtaba was trying to pick up the phone which was kept on the high shelf, away from him. Chuckling at his antics she moves in the direction of phone, picking it. She was about to say something, when the other person beats to it. Her eyes widen hearing the other person. "What? Which hospital?" She worriedly asks. Keeping the phone back she rushes towards her room, her heart hammering in her chest with fear, tears welling up in her eyes. Hurriedly wrapping a shawl around her, she wraps a sleeping Murtaza in his nket, holding Mujtaba who already wore his shoes sensing her aunt''s tension. Smiling teary eyed at Mujtaba who never fails her, she hastily locks the door, her vision blurring. Chapter 1: Prologue Part 1 Chapter 1: Prologue Part 1 ¡°You just came from the bed of another woman and you want me to bed you? May god destroy you Zohan." Mushk screams at him, crying. Zohan angrily moves towards her, holding her arms in a tight grip. ¡°I was just asking for my rights but you want the god to destroy your husband? You behave like a pious women yet you forgot the rights of a husband over his wife?¡± Zohan tells her, shaking her shoulders. ¡°To hell with your rights! Did you forget the rights of a wife? The second you thought of going to another woman¡¯s bed, the same second my god snatched all the rights of yours over me!¡± Mushk screams at him and pushed him. He stumbles back, not expecting this from his meek wife. His anger knew no bounds. ¡°Control your mouth, cause you can¡¯t even imagine what I can do.¡± Zohan warns him making herugh humorously. ¡°What more can you even do now? The limits have already crossed, how much more will you destroy me?¡± Mushk painfully whispers, Zohan smirks at her hearing her words. ¡°Tsk tsk ! My baby is hurt? Oh! I¡¯m so sorry.¡± Zohan mocks her andughs. Not able to bear his mocking, Mushk strides towards him and gave him a tight p. He stopsughing Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. and holds his cheek, turning towards her who gets shocked seeing the rage burning in his eyes. Fear slowly erupts in her body and she steps back ,trying to run away from him towards the door. She screeches in pain when a hand from back holds her hair tightly and pulls her back. Mushk starts thrashing in his grip, tears pouring from her eyes. She was scared. A lot. Her heart was pounding in terror. She knew what this man can do. ¡°You pped me? Now watch what I do to you!¡± Saying this, he throws her on the bed. She immediately sits up ,moving back, trying to get away from this beast. Seeing her moving back, he holds her ankle and pulls her towards him making her scream. He hovers over her with a sinister look on his face. ¡°Please! Please don¡¯t do this for god¡¯s sake,please! Have some fear of Ah Zohan, why are you calling his wrath upon you?¡± Mushk begs to him, holding her hands together but he pays no heed and forcefully removes her stroller. A piercing cry rips out of her due to his roughness. The thunder roared at him in anger, telling him to stop but he payed no heed. It slowly stopped roaring, epting it¡¯s defeat. Tiny water drops fall on the ground which soon turned into a heavy rain, as if crying with the girl, telling her that they are with her. Trying to give her some sce. The birds flew from there ,hearing the loud wails filled with pain, crying at the poor souls fate. That night, the angels returned to the god, with their heads bowed down in anger and hurt, crying for an innocent girl and cursing a particr man. Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter Two Taking big steps, she goes towards their neighbor, knocking on the door. "Aunt Yasmin, I need to go to the hospital, please take care of them for a while." She tells her neighbor who was also their distant cousin, tears falling from her eyes. "What¡¯s wrong child? Is everything okay? And how will you go alone at this time?" Her aunt Yasmin worriedly asks her, taking Murtaza from her arms. Mushk looks at Mujtaba, her aunt immediately understood that whatever it is, she can''t say it in front of his presence calling her daughter, Yasmin tells her to take Mujtaba inside. "Mushk you alsoe inside. Calm down first and then Irtaza will take you wherever you want." Yasmin tells her ,who in return shakes her head in no. "Mustafa a-and M..Maham had an¡­ ac-ident, I-I need to go." she tells her sobbing, palming her mouth to control her sobs. "Oh my god! Wait a minute, I will alsoe with you, let me call Irtaza." Saying this, Yasmin hurriedly goes inside and in a minutees out with an equally worried Irtaza. Getting in his car, all of them move to the hospital. Irtaza looks at Mushk from the front mirror. Mushk''s tension knew no bounds, her hands and feet were all cold, her palms mmy. She was trying to control her tears, not letting them out. The car stops in front of the hospital. Mushk runs out of the car towards the hospital, her aunt following her, while Irtaza goes to park his car. Without any dy, Mushk rushes towards the OT after asking in the reception. Seeing the red light she stops there, not knowing what to do. Her aunt holds her and make her sit on the waiting chair, Irtazaes and sits beside his mother, panic clearly written on his face. "Child, let me call Zohan¡¯s family, they to should know about this too." Yasmin tells her who nkly nods her head. After informing them shees back, and just then the doctores out and looks at the family waiting outside "Mr and Mrs Mustafa Zubair''s family?",the doctor asks them. They nod in answer. The doctor tiredly rubs his forehead. "Look, I will give you my honest answer, as I don''t want to give you any false hope, we can''t say anything yet. The patients are in critical condition. We did our best but it is all up to them when to wake C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. up, thedy got most of the injuries as the truck rammed at her side. They''ve slipped intoa. Pray to god, its all up to him now." The doctor softy tells them and leaves from there patting at Irtaza who stood behind her mother, noticing Mushk''s reaction. "It is okay Mushk! Don''t worry, everything will be fine. God is the greatest, if we ask for anything to him, he will help us, he will never fail his followers." Her aunt consoles her. Mushk breaks down in her arms, hearing her words. Chapter 2: Prologue Part 2 Chapter 2: Prologue Part 2 Mushk was feeding baby Murtaza his cerc , while Mujtaba was quietly sitting beside her, ying with his food, when Zohan came in. A girl clinging to his arm. Seeing the girl like that in his arms, tears welled up in her eyes. Taking Murtaza out of his high chair, she hands him over to Mujtaba, who was ring at Zohan. ¡°Take him inside.¡± Mushk orders Mujtaba, who nods at her and goes inside, not before ring at him once again. "What is this Zohan? In front of the kids.." Mushk was talking to Zohan when she was interrupted by Zohan himself. ¡°Mushk, meet my wife Soniya, Soniya this is the so called wife I was telling you about.¡± Zohan smirks at her, happiness bubbles inside him seeing Mushk¡¯s broken expression. And just when Mushk thought that this man had done all the things possible to break her and couldn''t break her anymore, she was proved wrong. The dull ache gets strong in her heart, she knew she¡¯ll never be able to forgive the man in front of her. Heartbreak is easy to get over with if you feel angry with a person, but she pitied this man. No, he wasn¡¯t even a man, he is a coward. "Why?" She brokenly whispers, her face was nk, tears dried up. She didn¡¯t had any more tears left to waste on this man. Zohanughs hearing her. Getting out of Soniya¡¯s hold, he goes towards her. "You know why? I love to see this helpless look on your face. It gives me a satisfaction that I can control your life and those two pieces of shit¡¯s too." He tells her, holding her chin. His words like venom N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. on her poor fragile heart, but hearing hisst words, anger bubbles in her. Pushing him back ,she sarcasticallyughs at him. ¡°You think you are controlling our lives? Who told you so? You¡¯re delusional Zohan! If you¡¯re controlling us, then who is controlling you Zohan?¡± Her question leaves him speechless. Not having anything to say to her angered him. He held her hair in a tight grip making her hiss. ¡°You think you can outsmart me? Keep your tongue in check, or else I won¡¯t spare those bastards of yours who are living off of my money.¡± he ckmails her once again, but her face hardens hearing the word he used for her children. Smirking at him, shees out of his hold and holds his cor, jerking him towards him. ¡°Think twice before calling my sons bastard, we all know who is the bastard here.¡± Her words provoked him and he ps her, making her fall on the floor. Her lip start bleeding from the corner. Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter Three Just then Zohan''s familyes rushing in. Irtaza exins the situation to them, while Zohan''s mother goes tofort her to be daughter inw. Mushk was engaged to Zohan, he was Mustafa''s friend. He once saw Mushk when he went to his C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. house and liked her at one nce. Knowing how protective Mustafa is about his family, he told his mother about this and directly asked for her hand. Mustafa was skeptical about this alliance but upon asking their Auntwho agreed to it, saying they belong to a well settled family,though the Zubair''s also belong to a well off, good family, Zohan Quadri belonged to an elite ss. Every brother wants the best for their sister, and he personally knew Zohan, he knew that he was good person, so he fixed their alliance after asking Mushk who agreed to her brother''s choice. They were engagedst month and were suppose to have their marriage after 6 months. Seeing Mushk so upset, Zohan wanted tofort her, but didn''t knew how to. He knew they don''t share any rtion right now in the eyes of lord. He couldn''t touch her. After forcing Mushk, she finally agreed to go home, since the kids were alone and might be missing their parents. She gets down from the car, and moves towards the door to open it, her eyes unfocused. The keys fall on the ground from her hand, she was about to pick it up when a calloused hand appears in her vision. She knew who it was. She didn¡¯t felt the need to look up. Irtaza picked the keys from the ground, while holding a quiet Murtaza in one hand. Mujtaba was standing near him. Opening the lock, all of them got inside. Settling the kids down, Irtaza leaves the house without saying a word. While feeding Murtaza some baby form, she cried looking at the uneasy face of Murtaza. Tears kept falling from her eyes, feeling sad for the boy who was drinking his mothers milk till now, now all of a sudden he was drinking this milk. She could feel his questioning gaze, as if he was asking about his mother. Lulling him to sleep she leaves the room. Shutting the door of her room ,she falls on her knees, profusely crying. Mushk waspletely nk, she didn''t knew what to do. How to tell Mujtaba about his parents when he will ask about them. She was their sole guardian now. It was a big responsibility, moreover she was afraid of her only family leaving her, she couldn''t even think about living without her brother. Sobs racked her body, she palms her mouth as to keep quiet and not to wake up the kids, but it was toote. Mujtaba was already in her room. Looking at his aunt who was crying continuously. He goes forward and stands in front of Mushk. Hearing the soft steps, Mushk looks up and sees Mujtaba standing in front of her, his eyes shining with tears. Chapter 3: Prologue Part 3 Chapter 3: Prologue Part 3 Soniya is horrified seeing him in this form. She steps forward to help Mushk, but stops when Mushk secretly motions her to note near. Holding her arm, Zohan pulls her up and drags her to the bedroom where Mujtaba sat with Murtaza in hisp. He pushes her on the ground and moves towards the cupboard. Pulling out her clothes ,along with Mujtaba and Murtaza¡¯s, and stuffing them in a bag. He zips it and turns towards Mushk, who was getting up with the help of Mujtaba. He goes towards them and holds her arm in one hand and picks her bag in the other. He drags her out of the room and continuous to drag her out with Mujtaba and Murtaza following them, trying to hold Mushk. He stops near the main door ,opening it, ignoring Mushk¡¯s pleas that ''were will they go at this Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. time¡¯. He opens the door and pushes her outside, throwing her bag beside. Mujtaba runs towards her and hides behind her, scared of the beast in front of him. ¡°Be thankful that I haven¡¯t divorced you yet.You deserve this! Now get out of here! And don¡¯t ever show me your face again!¡± Zohan angrily shouts at her who stands there, eyes full of pain and hurt. "My brother trusted you with me and this is how you repay him?" Mushk¡¯s one question shook him to the core. ¡°Get the hell out of here! Don¡¯t evere in front of me again! Salim uncle, open the gates!¡± Zohan yells in rage. ¡°My god is watching everything. I curse you Zohan, I pray to god that he never gives you happiness! I curse you, that you will too yearn one day just like I am yearning today, even more than this! You have called the upon the wrath of Ah Zohan, The one who forgives in silence, also punishes in silence. Now watch what he does to you!¡± ,Mushk yells at him, tears profuselying out of her eyes. Zohan just res at her and goes inside. Mushk shakes her head ,crying at her fate. What she was before, and what she is now. Taking Murtaza from Mujtaba¡¯s arm, she smiles at the innocent boy in front of her. Picking up her bag, she turns where Salim uncle and their driver was standing. He too was crying over the poor girls fate. She was about to exit the gate when a feminine voice stops her. Turning around,she watch Soniya running towards them. Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter Four Hurriedly wiping her tears, she stands up and sit on the bed, taking Mujtaba in her arms. "Whats wrong my baby? Why are you crying." She asks him, wiping his tears. "Aunt, I''m sorry! I heard all the things you were telling grandma about mom and dad, I know eavesdropping is bad. I''m sorry." Mushk tried to control her tears, thinking about how naive this boy is. He is still thinking his parents escaped with minor injuries and will being home soon. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. "Its okay my child, you know what happened right? We shall always stay strong and pray to god that he should make your parents fit and fine.¡± She tells him. He hurriedly wipes his tears and gets up to pray with his aunt. Mushk smiles seeing his impatience. Both of them do their prayers and stands on the prayer mat, praying for their family. They knew no one could help them except God. He have the power to do anything and he won''t ignore an innocent boy''s prayer. Their hearts were beating peacefully when they bowed down in front of God, and calmness was present on their faces. This is the power of prayers. The next morning, Murtaza was really cranky. Mushk knew he was missing his parents and she was not a parent. She had no idea how to handle him perfectly. Seeing his condition, Mushk starts crying, her heart bursting in pain for the boy who don''t even know what happened. Not knowing what to do, she gets up and hurriedly goes to her aunt. Ringing the bell, she tries to shush Murtaza who was all red from excessive crying. The door opens, and Mushk looks up and was about to say something, but stops seeing Irtaza on door. Irtaza frowns looking at her condition, she was still in her yesterdays dress, her hair messy over all, it looked as if she actually turned a mother of two in just 12 hours. "Give him to me, youe inside.¡± Saying this, he takes Murtaza from her arms. Getting inside, she follows Irtaza and looks at Murtaza who nowid his head on his shoulder, a thumb in his mouth and eyes all red, tears still present in them. Her stomach churns in pain seeing his condition. Her auntes out the kitchen while wiping her hands with the towel. "What happened? Is everything okay?" She worriedly asks them looking at their condition. Irtaza takes Murtaza inside while aunt takes Mushk in the living room settling her on the sofa, she brings her ss of water. "I don''t know what to do aunt, he is miserable. I don''t know how to handle him." Mushk tells her, weeping quietly. "Child, I thought about the same thing and I''ve found the solution already but.." Her aunt stops midway, she was sure Mushk won''t agree to this. "But what aunt?" Mushk looks at her in anticipation, eagerly wanting to know what solution her aunt is having. Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter Five "Marry Zohan, he is a nice guy. I''m sure he''ll be ready to take care of the kids. After all, they both are his best friend''s children." Her aunt hesitantly tells her. Mushk looks at her aunt, horrified by the solution she gave. "Not at all aunt! I can never take such a big step without my brother" She whispers to her aunt, hoping she''ll agree to it. "Why not Mushk? What¡¯s wrong with it? We will be with you in the ce of your family, and Mustafa himself had epted this arrangement. Why are you hesitating now?" She annoyingly questions her. Mushk just looks down, not knowing what to say. For the first time she missed her father. She knew if he was here then she wouldn''t have to go through such a tough time. She dearly missed her parents, this was the first time she felt like an orphan. Tears welled up in her eyes. Seeing her tears, her aunt''s eyes soften. "Child look at me, you know I always wanted to make you Irtaza¡¯s bride .But god didn¡¯t wanted that and sent Zohan for you, and like how every mother wants good for their children, I too think that Zohan was better for you. You will live like a queen with him. Settling in a joint family is very difficult Mushk, and you wouldn''t have been able to take care of Ibrahim, that was the reason why I told Mustafa to say yes to Zohan." Her aunt softly tells her, holding her chin. "I''ll think about it aunt." ,Mushk softly tells her. "Where is Mujtaba?"Her aunt asks her. "He is at school aunt, and....and he knows everything. He heard me talking to you about that." Mushk¡¯s eyes well up, remembering yesterday''s events. "It''s okay my love .It would''ve been more difficult for us to tell him personally. Murtaza is too young to understand" Yasmin tells her, hugging her. Irtazaes in the living room, seeing both thedies embracing each other, he stops at the entrance. Clearing his throat he stands up straight. "Mom, Murtaza is asleep. I''ll go get Mujtaba from school, till then please set out the lunch.¡± Irtaza tells his mother who nods at him. Yasmin goes to the kitchen to check up on the food, while Mushk goes towards Irtaza''s room to see Murtaza. She slowly opens the door, entering inside. She looks at the room,pletely dim and Murtaza was sleeping on the bed beside Ibrahim, with pillows surrounding them. Stepping closer to them she adjust the pillows, securing them properly. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Mushk''s brows furrow seeing Ibrahim stir in his sleep. Hurriedly sitting on the bed she slowly pats his back, lulling him back to sleep. Irtaza enters into the room, but stops near the door ,seeing Mushk lulling his son back to sleep. Not knowing what to do to gain her attention, he knock the door of his own room softly. Mushk turns her head and sees Irtaza standing there. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter Six She slowly gets up fixing her scarf, and fiddles with her fingers looking here and there. "Actually...I came to check up on them and Ibrahim was about to wake up so..." Mushk stops midway not knowing what to say. "It''s okay. Please go and check on Mujtaba, he is waiting for you in the living room." Irtaza softly tells her looking down. Mushk bobs her head hurriedly and rushes out of the room. Irtaza''s lips twitch in amusement at her antics. Giving onest look at the boys ,he moves towards his closet. At the table, Mushk was feeding Mujtaba when her aunt breaks the silence. "Irtaza, Mushk here told me she will think about her marriage, I told her to do the marriage as soon as possible. It will be easy for her to take care of the children till Mustafa....um-uh gets back." Yasmin stammers at the end seeing Mujtaba present. "So, what do you want me to do mom?" Irtaza asks in his deep voice making Mushk inwardly shudder. He was an intimidating man, standing at 6 feet and 3 inches. All muscles due to his excessive work out in gym. He was really scary, never spoke more than a sentence,if asked something he will answer them by nodding. "I want you to talk to her inws about it." His mother tells him who just shakes his head at her, see, this is what Mushk was telling about. "Father will do much better, ask him." Saying this he leaves the table wiping his mouth, as he heard the baby monitor beeping beside him. After cleaning the table, Mushk gets up to leave. "I''ll leave now aunt, its getting dark and I have to check Mujtaba''s homework too." Mushk tells to her aunt who nods her head at her. Getting up, she goes to Irtaza''s room as Murtaza was still there. Knocking the door she enters after hearing a grunt as ae in. The scene in front of her surprises her a bit. Murtaza was in Irtaza''sp drinking milk from the feeder while ying with his big hands and curiously looks at him who softly smiles at the baby caressing his Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. chubby red cheek. In corner Ibrahim was quietly ying with his toys, Mushk never saw him jolly like other children. He was always alone staying away from other kids. "Wait a minute, he is almost done." Irtaza tells to Mushk without turning his back towards her. Mushk quietly stands there noticing his every act, how his rough and calloused worked so slowly and softly,pletely opposite to his personality. After burping him, Irtaza hands him to Mushk. He was calm and back to himself now. Thanking him, who once again nods his head at her, she exits his room with Murtaza in her arms. His head resting on her shoulder, he keeps looking at Irtaza and smiles at him. A genuine smile appears on his face seeing the cute baby giving him a toothless smile. Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter Seven Opening the lock she enters the house ,which was never this quiet, smiling sadly she locks the door after getting inside and removes her shawl and scarf. An hourter, Mujtaba was doing his homework and Murtaza was in his y pen, while Mushk was making dinner when the bell rang. A frown appears on her face as no onees at this time, taking the veil on her head she goes and opens the door to see Zohan standing there with some shopping bags in his hand. "Hello, let peace be upon you." Zohan smiles at her, greeting. Mushk awkward smiles at him and greets him back. She moves aside when she saw the look in his eyes, which wanted toe in. Closing the door, but not locking she follows him inside. Not that she did not trust him, but still he was a na mehram to her. Hurriedly taking her phone from the table, she looks at Zohan who''s back was facing to her. He was busy talking with Mujtaba, with Murtaza in his arms. She bites her lips in contemtion, whether to message about his arrival to anyone or not, trying not to over thing, she types the message about Zohan''s sudden arrival and forwards it. "Please sit down, I..um.. actually ,had bought some things for the kids. I hope you won''t mind." Zohan smilingly told her who forcefully smiles back at him. "Why did you took the inconvenience? We had everything." She tells him who just shakes his head still smiling,pletely smitten by her. They were sitting quietly with Mujtaba as usual talking about his school and Murtaza¡¯s gurgles when Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. the bell rings. Mushk gets up and opens the door to see Irtaza standing there, breathing heavily, a stone look on his face. Moving aside, she allows him to enter. Irtaza came inside the living room, his jaw clenches with anger seeing Zohan sitting there, looking at the clock hanging on the wall, it showed 8pm. He controlled his anger and sat beside him, indulging in the talk, they didn''t knew when the time flew by. Setting up the table, she calls them for dinner. Zohan tried to sit beside Mushk but Irtaza skillfully pushed Mujtaba next to her. After having a hearty meal Zohan gets up to take his leave, although his mood was slightly ruined by Irtaza''s presence, he sort of wanted to spend some time with Mushk to get to know about her more. Saying his goodbyes he gets out of the door with Irtaza following him, Mushk was about to shut the door when she stood there to here their talk. Irtaza was holding Zohan''s arm in his tight grip. "Zohan, I know you are going to get married to her in a few months, but going at an all alone woman¡¯s house at this time, is not convenient. This shouldn¡¯t happen again." Irtaza tells him in a stern voice. Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter Eight "Zohan, I know you are going to get married to her in a few months, but going at an all alone woman¡¯s house at this time, is not convenient. This shouldn¡¯t happen again." Irtaza tells him in a stern voice. A look of realizationes across Zohan''s face, he knew Irtaza was right. People won''t hesitate to point fingers at Mushk, All this was okay in his elite ss society, but not here. "Did you understand?" Irtaza asks him gruffly, folding his arms on his chest. "Yes bro! I''m sorry, you''re right. I¡¯ll not do it again." saying this, Zohan takes his leave. Irtaza lets out a tiring breathe looking up at the sky. Feeling someone''s gaze on him he turns back to see Mushk standing there. Mushk looks down feeling his strong gaze on her. "Next time hees again, don''t forget to message me or call me, good thing you messaged me early.¡± Irtaza mutters at her, he turns to take his leave when stops hearing a soft melodious whisper, churning his stomach. "Thank you!" Mushk whispers to him who''s back is facing her. Nodding at her, his lips threaten into breaking a smile. Soft breeze passes through them, as if silently startsughing, his shoulders shaking when he tried to control hisughter. He didn''t knew why he wasughing, there was nothing funny. Mushk looks at his shaking frame from the window and frowns. "Why is heughing? Maybe he¡¯s gone mad." She mutters shutting the blinds. The next morning, the weather was gloomy, same as her mood. It felt like a ck cloud was hovering over her, she wasn''t feeling good. The weather erupted a sort of uneasiness in her heart. She kept looking outside her window, a shawl tightly wrapped around her, a mug of steaming hot chocte in her hand. The sky was all gray even though it was 9 in the morning It looked as if it was dusk time. It was eerily quiet outside, no birds chirping . The only sounds was of the high wind, the trees were dancing on the tunes of winds. Mujtaba was ying, he skipped his school due to the weather. Mushk could feel the intensity of the cold weather, Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. her window was turning foggy, She knew a storm was about toe. What she didn''t knew that this was a warning for her, that the storm ising for her and she should prepare herself for the uing storm. Tightening the shawl around her, she keeps the once hot chocte on the table and sits near Mujtaba, snuggling into him. He leans in the arms of his aunt, which provided him a sense of protection and security. "What¡¯s wrong my love?" Mushk asks him, kissing his forehead. "Aunt, when will God cure mom and dad? I miss them." Mujtaba looks up at her, his brown orbs shining in tears. chapter 9 chapter 9 Chapter Nine "Aunt, when will God cure mom and dad? I miss them." Mujtaba looks up at her, his brown orbs shining in tears. "Soon baby soon." She tells him, kissing his eyes to stop the tears. Mushk too didn''t know what to say, there was no proper answer to his question. In the evening, once the weather was settled Mushk was called at her aunt''s house. She knew what was going to happen and to be honest she wasn''t ready for it ,when her only family was not with her. Sitting beside Hana (Irtaza¡¯s sister), she was in a dilemma, she didn''t knew what to do. At one point her brain was telling her to agree with it for the sake of children ,while her heart wasn''t ready. It was as usual a heart vs brain battle. Her heart was denying it even though Zohan was a good guy, what it doesn''t knew was that it has already fallen for another, albeit unknowingly. Mushk wasn''t really close with Hana, but she knew that Hana was a really nice girl. Smiling at her who was ying with Ibrahim and Murtaza while Mujtaba was outside with Irtaza. She didn''t knew what decision the elders were taking for her, and at some point she felt the anger bubbling inside her. Mushk knew they were no one to her, yet they were taking decisions on behalf of her. Shaking her head to get rid of these thoughts ,she keeps looking at the door, waiting for someone to And her wait came to an end, as restlessness crept inside her. Looking up ,she see Irtaza standing there to apany her. Mushk gets up and leaves the room with Irtaza trailing behind her. She was about to enter the living room when Irtaza¡¯s next words stopped her. "Listen! No one is going to force you,and if someone pressurize you to say yes,then tell me. I¡¯ll handle it." Irtaza awkwardly tells her, as he was not used to talk to any of his cousins before. Mushk turns towards him and gives him a genuine smile. She was happy that at least someone was there to understand her after her brother. Irtaza forces out a smile at her who was still showing her 32 teeth to him. Coming out of her trance and her idiotic smile, she embarrassingly turns away and rushes to the living room. "You should have at least smiled a little, her innocent self must have been scared and ran away from you!" Hana sneers at her brother looking at him. Irtaza gives her a nk look which had a hidden message in it, understanding his look, Hana gulps and hurriedly runs out of their calling him rude. Shaking his head at his sister who was as useless as money nt, he enter the room looking at everyone who were still very quite. He knew there was a tension present in the air.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Chapter Ten He knew there was a tension present in the air. Clearing his throat he gains there attention and then uneasily looks here and there at the sudden attention of everyone. "What have you all decide?" His ears turn pink in embarrassment, he looks down rubbing his nape. "Child,she has agreed to it, but denied for avish wedding..." Mushk''s future mother inw was saying when Irtaza rudely interrupted her. Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. "That is really insensitive of you, you know how her family is struggling yet you want a grand function?" Irtaza angrily asks thedy. ¡°What will my friends say? People will gossip about it!" Zohan''s mother tried protesting, but her attempts went futile, as she was speaking to Irtaza Ali ,who was as stubborn as a mule and as hard as a nut. "People can also gossip on the fact that the bride¡¯s brother is in in the hospital and she is having such a luxurious wedding." Irtaza''s reply instantly shuts her up. She wasn''t a baddy at all and liked Mushk for her son immediately ,but after climbing the social "It will be a small marriage, if you ept it then let¡¯s fix the date ,or else you will have to wait until Mustafa gets well." Irtaza clearly tells them ,taking a seat near his father, who proudly looks at his son. Irtaza wasn''t a soft person by nature, but he was the most kindest and purest soul you''ll ever meet. He was a righteous person, only fearing the God and no one else. He never hesitated to support the truth/right ,even if it bought a danger on him. Fixing the date, they all bought the sweets, making the groom and bride eat. The smile present on Zohan''s face could be seen through miles, he was really happy to have a girl like her in his life. Secretly thanking the lord in his heart, he looks at his to be bride, smiling at her ,who was looking down, he thought she was shy, but only she knew what she was feeling. Mushk wanted to scream, to cry and tell them to stop, she didn''t want to do this but just because of her nephews she kept quiet. She knew she wouldn''t be able to take care of them alone. They needed protection and what protection would be better than her husband¡¯s in the absence of her father and brother. The wedding was finalized, it was supposed to be held on theing Saturday, and the sending off of the bride will be on the same day. Mushk strictly said no to any reception, saying that it can be held after her brother wakes up, making her mother inw a bit upset. Mushk was frustrated at thedy. How hard was it for her to understand that she couldn''t just pretend to be happy, when her family was fighting with death every moment. Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven Mushk was frustrated at thedy. How hard was it for her to understand that she just couldn''t pretend to be happy, when her family was fighting with death every moment. She looked around at her house, which didn''t felt like a home like it used to before. The packers were called and they were packing all the stuff around. A white sheet was spread on the sofas to cover them from any dust particles, all the crockery was safely wrapped in the bubble wrap and kept in cartons. Mushk felt as if someone wrapped her heart tightly and squeezed it. All their suitcases were packed and thest items were checked and ced inside safely. She came out of the house with Irtaza, who held Murtaza. Mujtaba trailing behind them. Standing outside, she closes the door and locks it. For Mushk, felt like someone had snatched her soul. This was the house built by her brother with sweat and blood. Blinking her eyes rapidly to stop the tears, she looks down when she felt a tug on her pants. She looks down to see Mujtaba looking at her with a confused look. Smiling, she reassures him by nodding. holding Mujtaba''s hand she follows Irtaza who was moving towards his house. Her wedding was tomorrow and upon her aunt''s request, she shifted to their house for one night. Entering his house she directly went to Hana''s room, settling her bags there. It was evening when Yasmin sat with Mushk, exining her the responsibilities and how the marriage works, she was ying the role of her mother. Mushk felt her heart will burst out with pain anytime. How she wished her mother and sister inw to be here, exining all this to her. It wasn''t like she didn''t want Yasmin to say all these things but she Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. always imagined Maham instead of Yasmin, because she was the only one very close to her, specially after her mother''s death. Hana barged in, making both of them startled, Yasmin red at her impatient self who sheepishly smiled at her. She was like an energy bubble, always jumping here and there like a monkey. She was the only who could get away easily after pranking her beloved brother, who waspletely opposite to this monkey. Sitting beside Mushk on her knees, the bed slightly bouncing beneath her. "Look what I brought, let me do it." She chirped at Mushk showing her the henna cones. Mushk felt anger growing inside her. Why don''t these people understand that she didn''t want to celebrate anything. For her, right now, the marriage was a convenient one. She didn¡¯t want to do anything without her family. Getting up she goes to washroom angrily, mming the door behind making Hana flinch, who "Deary! She is already in pressure, and she doesn''t want to celebrate anything without her family. Try to understand love." Yasmin softly tells her daughter, who visibly looked upset due to Mushk''s behavior. Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Chapter Twelve "Deary! She is already in pressure, and she doesn''t want to celebrate anything without her family. Try to understand love." Yasmin softly tells her daughter, who visibly looked upset due to Mushk''s behavior. An understanding look passes on her face. "But mom, aren''t we her family?" Yasmin shakes her head at her stupid daughter. "Of course we are, but the thing of real blood family is very different." She tells Hana, hitting her head slightly. Hana pouts at her mother and sulkily sits there, Yasmin only smiles at her and leaves the room. Mushkes out of the washroom only to see Hana still sitting there. From what Mushk could see, she knew her behavior hurt this poor girl who only wanted to celebrate.Hana looks up hearing the washroom door shut. "I..I was just¡­going to..go¡± Stuttering in between, Hana stands up. Mushk felt bad for scaring her. Silently cursing herself, she goes towards her and makes her sit on the bed. "I''m sorry, its just that I didn''t imagine all of this to happen. My world turned upside down just in few hours and I don''t even know whats happening. My mind is all jumbled up." Mushk softly tells her. Understanding her plight, Hana smiles at her, side hugging. "That was insensitive of me. I''m sorry." Hana tells her, who just shake her head at her, smiling. "You can apply henna to me" As soon as the words were out of Mushk''s mouth, Hana''s eyes lit up like C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. she got her favorite candy. Smiling at the lively girl in front of her, she looks down at her hands which were on a pillow, on which the beautiful yetplicated designs were being drawn. ~~ Next day, the house was deadly silent, except for few gurgles from Murtaza, who kept smiling at Irtaza for some reason, maybe because he resemble his father bit. It didn''t look like a wedding was about to happen in few hours there, the atmosphere was gloomy and the weather outside had turned sour. Low thunder could be heard, as if they were trying to warn Mushk to stop the uing storm. But what can a mere storm do when the creator of all creations already wrote her fate. Mushk looked at her palm and no, they weren''t the deepest shade of red. The saffron color on her palms scared her a bit. She was anxious at what this color meant, because like many other, she too believed in the myth, which was very famous. All the things were warning her, first the weather and then her henna, but the greatest of all wanted it to happen and it will happen. She was silently sitting in the living room, having nothing to do she just kept her eyes on the boys who were ying on the floor, and Ibrahim for the first time opened up to Mujtaba, though he was more fascinated by the baby in his fathers arms. Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Chapter Thirteen She was silently sitting in the living room, having nothing to do, she just kept her eyes on the boys who were ying on the floor, and Ibrahim for the first time opened up to Mujtaba though he was more fascinated by the baby in his fathers arms. Murtaza wasn''t ready to leave Irtaza, he kept clinging to him. Yasmin enters the living room and looks at Murtaza in her sons arms who wasn''t ready to go to Mushk who was trying to take him to feed. "Maybe the aura you''ve around you when he is present, makes him think you''re his father." Yasmin He looks down in his arms to see the 3 month old baby ring at his aunt, who was trying to take him. Hanaughs seeing them. "Mushk, I think you should leave him to us, look at how he is trying to scare you!¡± Hana jokingly tells her and moves towards Irtaza, skillfully picking up the baby. And for the first time, a genuine smile breaks out on her lips hearing Hana''s words. As soon as Hana picks up Murtaza from his arms, a loud wail breaks in the hall making everyone wasn''t screaming his lungs out a second before. Hana pouts at the baby, and leans to kiss his forehead. Seeing all this Yasmin gets an idea and goes to her husband to discuss it. "Are you out of your mind?" Hussain''s (Irtaza''s father) loud voice booms in the bedroom, after all he N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. was the father of the same dominant man sitting outside, craddling a baby in his arms. But his wife didn''t even fazed a bit on his scary voice. "What wrong did I say, look at how the children have got attached to Irtaza, it will be good if she''ll marry Irtaza. I, from the start, had wanted to make her my daughter inw, it was you who didn¡¯t let that happen, look at what you did to my son." Yasmin sternly tells her husband, her hands perched on her hips. A look of guilt passes in his eyes, averting his eyes from his wife, he turns away checking the files. "Are you even listening to me?" Yasmin yells out at her husband. Hussain sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose, he looks up, seeing his wife standing in front of him. "Look love! It was impossible, this boy was epted by Mustafa himself. We don''t have the right to change it. If their alliance would¡¯ve not been fixed, then surely I would''ve married her to Irtaza." ,Hussain softly tells her wife, love clearly present in his eyes. "But we have a chance right now, the wedding isn¡¯t done yet, just try to talk to Quadris.¡±Yasmin whispers to him, she knew it was of no use because what Hussain said just know was right. Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Chapter Fourteen "But we have a chance right now, the wedding isn¡¯t done yet, just try to talk to Quadris.¡±Yasmin whispers to him, she knew it was of no use because what Hussain said just know was right. Yasmin knew she couldn''t do anything except regretting, if she would''ve fought for Irtaza that day, then maybe by now Irtaza and Mushk would¡¯ve been together with the miniatures of their own. Shaking her head to get rid of the thoughts, she goes to Hana''s room to tell them to get ready ,as the Quadri''s will being anytime with the magistrate. Entering the room she sees Mushk sitting on the bed, with a red veil on her head, big earrings in her ears which she wore on Hana''s insistence. The veil beautifullyplimented her golden pzzo, with red thread work on it. She didn''t want to dress up heavily as the usual brides do, and was happy with this look and Mujtaba Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. was really happy seeing his aunt so beautifully dressed up. He was always excited for her marriage, but sadly he couldn''t do much this time. All of their belongings were packed and kept near the door. Yasmin sits near her and kisses her forehead, her heart telling her to stop all this, but she knew she didn''t have the power to do it. "Show your hands, let me see your henna. Show me how dark it is?" Yasmin excitedly asks her who motionlessly forwards her hands towards her. The smile present on her face vanishes within seconds, seeing the color. Holding her hand she looks at Mushk, who was still looking down. "Did you.. removed it early?" She worriedly asks her ,seeing her hands again and again. "No, I had let it settle the whole night, I don¡¯t know how it didn¡¯t turn dark." Mushk tells her ,who just worriedly nces at her. The feeling in her heart increases ,which was pestering her to stop all this instead, she awkwardly smiles at her and gazes at her. "Maybe the henna paste was old. Look how beautiful and lovely you are looking. Zahan is so lucky, only if my son would have been this lucky too.." Yasmin tells her smilingly, muttering thest part under her breathe, inaudible to anyone. Irtaza knocks the door and enters the room, and like always Murtaza was in his arms with Ibrahim standing beside him. "Mom, everyone is here. You shoulde down now." Irtaza tells them his eyes averting towards the bride, who was looking breathtaking with no make up and in a simple dress. Nodding at him, Yasmin and Hana get up and take Mushk outside with Irtaza following them. Entering the hall, they greet everyone and settle down on the sofa. Opposite to them was Zohan and his family seated, there was no curtain in between. Zohan''s eyes twinkled in happiness seeing her, who was going to be his in every way, Mushk could feel his eyes on her, but she didn¡¯t have the guts to meet his eye. Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Chapter Fifteen Zohan''s eyes twinkled in happiness seeing her, who was going to be his in every way, Mushk could feel his eyes on her, but she didn¡¯t have the guts to meet his eye. Not because of shyness, she just wasn¡¯t ready. The magistrate starts with reading Quran and a small discussion on marriage and the time came which Mushk dreaded the most, the question was asked and her eyes welled up missing her brothers presence. Irtaza felt something in his heart making him uneasy. He couldn''t handle the scene going on in front of him. Handing Murtaza to Hana, he leaves the room, ignoring Hana''s questioning gaze. Mustering up some courage, she answers softly. "I ept¡± "I ept¡± "I ept¡± Saying this, she signed the marriage papers and the uing trails too. Zohan''s part was also done and the hall boomed with congrattions. Unknowingly, Mushk''s eyes were wandering her as if trying to find someone, she didn¡¯t knew who she was trying to find, but she wanted to see his eyes, the look in them always gave her some kind of assurance. Zohan continues to gawk at his wife, who wasn¡¯t even paying an ounce of attention to him, which makes him frown. He follows her eyes, which end up near the door and just then Irtaza enters, making his frown grow more. He looks back at his wife, who was now continuously looking at Irtaza. Clenching his jaw in anger, he looks away and forcefully smiles when someonees and meets him. Mushk looks at him, who just came from the balcony, looks at him for good 10 seconds. She averts her eyes and looks in front of her, where Zohan was standing looking at her. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. She gives him a small smile which was returned with a big blown smile. Mushk stifles her giggles, seeing his idiotic smile. Zohan''s previous anger was melted when she gave him a small smile, and the stifling of herugh, when he gave her a full smile which cleared all his doubts. Zohan was d that at least his wife will be open with him now, because after her brothers ident ,she wasn''t speaking to anyone. Zohan too missed his buddy''s presence, but Mushk was enough for him right now. The dinner was arranged ,and the groom and bride were seated next to each other on the dining table. After a hearty dinner and a few nces from Zohan. The dinner was over, and so was the uneasiness from her. Nothing was wrong with his gaze, it was pure and filled with love and adoration, but his gaze in front of everyone, made her uneasy. They all were seated in hall when The Quadri''s got up, telling that its toote and they should leave now. Mushk was dreading this moment. She didn''t wanted to leave. Not now, not ever, at least not without her brother, but she was forced to do so, because of her nephews and in this cruel world filled with monsters, they definitely needed a man¡¯s shadow over them. Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Chapter Sixteen Mushk was dreading this moment. She didn''t wanted to leave. Not now, not ever, at least not without her brother, but she was forced to do so, because of her nephews and in this cruel world filled with monsters, they definitely needed a man¡¯s shadow over them. What she didn¡¯t knew was, to escape the monsters outside, she was stepping into another monsters den. Hugging her aunt, tears falling from her eyes, she sobbed in her arms quietly. Giving onest hug to Hana, she looks up to see Irtaza standing behind Hana, their eyes shed together for a second ,and were averted as soon as possible. But in that one second, Mushk felt things she shouldn¡¯t have, when she was already married to someone else. Breaking the hug she moves towards Irtaza, who held Murtaza in his arms. Irtaza bends down a little to hand him over. He looks at her whose eyes were bowed down, for a second he was jealous of thoseshes kissing her cheek bones, but then curses himself for feeling such things. While taking a sleeping Murtaza from his arms, Mushk looked up to see him staring at her, his onyx eyes looking in her forest green ones. For a second, he was mesmerized by them and with her auburn hair, it was a deadlybination. Zohan was one lucky man to have such beautiful wife who was not only beautiful from outside, but inside too. Irtaza just hoped he would cherish her, she was given a precious gift from the God. Settling down in the car, with Murtaza in her arms and Mujtaba sitting beside her, they start moving towards the destination. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Mushk continuously looks back at her house ,which was all packed and closed ,until it went smaller and smaller and the destination to her new life became closer and closer. Zohan couldn''t control his happiness, he was really happy to have the girl of his dreams, only he knew how much he prayed to his almighty for this girl sitting beside her who was no less than a goddess for him. Upon reaching her knew home, she gets down easily as she wasn''t wearing a heavy dress. Zohan Everyone warmly wees them. Mushk is directly taken to Zohan''s room, after Murtaza was taken from her arms. She protested, but it was of no use. She kept quiet, not insisting much because she knew they themselves will bring him to her once he gets up and starts searching for her. Mujtaba also went with Murtaza. Settling down on the bed, she looks around the room and smiles seeing the simplicity. She knew Zohan didn''t decorate the room, so that she can befortable. She secretly thanked the god for giving her such an understanding husband. Mushkes out of her daydreaming when she hears the door knob turning, and Zohan enters the room. Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Chapter Seventeen Mushkes out of her daydreaming when she hears the door knob turning, and Zohan enters the room. Zohan looks at his bed where his bride was sitting, his happiness knew no bounds. He never thought he will be so mad behind a girl. Moving forward he sits in front of her, who was looking here and there not meeting his eyes, making him chuckle. He holds her hands and leans towards her kissing her forehead. Mushk didn''t knew what she felt, it was nothing like those books ,which said about sparks, butterflies and what not ,but she did felt a sense of security around her when he held her hands in his. "You look beautiful....Just perfect." Zohan whispers, looking at her with adoration and love pouring out of his eyes. Upon his words, Mushk looks up at him, seeing the emotions swirling in his eyes brings a genuine smile on her face, seeing this Zohan''s own lips turn into a big smile, showing all his thirty two teeth, making Mushkugh at his buffoon smile. "What happened? Why are youughing?" Zohan asks her smiling at herugh, which was the purest thing he ever heard. ¡°Why are you showing your teeth? I know they are nice." She teasingly tells him, stillughing at him. Zohan knew what she was talking about, making himugh too. "Thanks foring in my life." Zohan says, her rubbing his thumbs on the back of her hands. "Woah!! Aren''t you a smooth talker." Mushk once again teases him, making himugh. "I never knew you had this side too." Zohan tells her, his eyes twinkling. "You don''t know many things about me." Mushk tells him. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. "Then lets start as friends so that we can know each other first, before entering into the phase of husband and wife?" Zohan asks her who nods at him. Mushk was about to say something when a knock interrupts them, she could hear Murtaza¡¯s cries. She knew this will happen, but they didn''t listen to her. Zohan gets up and opens the door to see his sister standing with a crying Murtaza in his arms. Zohan takes Murtaza from her arms without saying a word and shuts the door. Mushk was slightly scared, thinking what will he say as now they weren''t alone anymore, but her doubts came to an end when Zohan sits on the bed beside her, shushing Murtaza. "You can change first and then take him." Zohan tells him, patting Murtaza. Mushk nods at him and hurriedly gets up, taking her clothes and goes to washroom. In a minute she hurriedlyes out of the room in her cotton ensemble, and takes a wailing Murtaza from Zohan and shushes him. Seeing a familiar face, Murtaza stops crying, his eyes droop slowly and soon he was fast asleep. Mushk sighs in relief and set him in the middle of bed. All while, Zohan looking at her with googly eyes. Mushkughs at his look, breaking his trance. Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Chapter Eighteen Mushkughs at his look, breaking his trance. "Why are youughing love?" Zohan smilingly asks her. "You look like a lovesick puppy.",Mushk giggles at him. Amused at her words, Zohan holds her hand and tugs her towards him, she falls on his chest and immediately tries to get up, but he tightens his hold on her. "What happened? Where did yourugh go? You can carron with yourugh, please." Zohan teasingly tells her, who looks here and there, not able to meet his eyes. Upon not getting any answer he leaves her, knowing that she needs some time to grasp everything, he kisses her forehead andys down smiling at her. "Now sleep, I won¡¯t hesitate to tease you again."Zohan tells her, who hurriedly gets up and settles down on the other side. He chuckles at her and switches off themp mumbling something about how cute his wife is. Mushkys down caressing Murtaza¡¯s hair and looks in front, where Zohan was now in a deep slumber. Maybe, just maybe things won''t be hard anymore, thinking this, soon sleep engulfs her. In the morning, Zohan wakes up feeling some tiny hands pping his face, he opens his eyes to see Murtaza on his chest with a toothless smile, seeing him Zohan''s lips breaks into a full blown smile, adoration filled in his eyes for the toddler. He thought Murtaza will take some time to open up to him, but here he was, bbering his heart out. He sits up, holding Murtuza in his arms ,and looks around to see Mushk, who was sitting in front of the vanity,. A serene look present on her face after the talk, which happened between the couple yesterday. He smiles at his wife who was getting ready. Mushk gets up and turns towards the bed to take Murtaza, he knew they were already up, as she was the one who had ced Murtaza on Zohan''s chest, so that he can wake him up and bond a little. "You may go and get fresh, then we can go together downstairs" Mushk tells to Zohan taking Murtaza from his arms. Zohan smiles at her. Nodding his head, he moves towards the bathroom while Mushk takes Murtaza to get ready, blowing raspberries on his stomach making the room echo with his babyugh. Smiling at the baby, she continues to change his dress and gets him ready. Zohanes out of the washroom in his kurta pajama and the both go downstairs with Murtaza in Mushk''s arms. They get down to see everyone already on the table, waiting for them. Mushk notices that her mother in N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. "He¡¯s a child, he will cry for a few minutes and then get silent himself! It was the first night of your marriage!" She was cut off by Zohan''s stern voice. "This is our personal matter and this child hase to us with trust by someone, we can¡¯t disappoint them." ,Zohan sternly tells his mother, who just scoffs. Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Chapter Neen "This is our personal matter, and this child hase to us with trust by someone, we can¡¯t disappoint them." Zohan sternly tells his mother who just scoffs. Everyone settle down at their ces but the atmosphere was ruined by her beloved mother-inw. Mujtaba was seated beside Mushk eating quietly. Noticing his mother¡¯s behavior was getting bitter towards Mushk due to the kids, he knew what he had to do. ¡° Dad! We are leaving today evening. My apartment has been already cleaned, the kids room have also been set so we will leave today itself." Zohan tells his father who just nods his head. He knew they were moving because of his wife. "Why so soon? We still have to do the reception, I was just thinking about booking a banquet hall." His mother pipes in. Mushk had enough of thisdy, she clearly told that without her brother she won''t have any grand reception. Angrily pushing her chair back, she leaves the room. "Mom when she clearly said she won''t do any reception then you should have respected her feelings, the reception is necessary, that¡¯s the reason why me and dad have agreed to a small gathering with few close rtives, this is ourst decision." Saying this, he too gets up taking Mujtaba with him. He enters his room to see an upset Mushk sitting on bed, with Murtaza rolling on bed. "I''m sorry, mom can be quite insensitive for sometimes, please don¡¯t feel bad." Zohan softly tells to his wife, sitting beside her. "Its okay, every mother wants the best for their child." Mushk softly tells him,ying her head on his shoulder. "But.." Zohan was about to protest when she shushes him making him smile, he turns his head and kisses her temple. In evening Mushk was packing there stuff, they were all ready to leave Zohan was already downstairs while she was getting Murtaza ready. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Mushk opens the door after wrapping a shawl around her head, when she see her mother-inw standing in front of her with a nk look. "A simple reception has been decided, so I thought I would give you this jewelry.¡± Mushk knew she was indirectly taunting her about the simple reception. "Thank you!" Ignoring her taunt she politely says, tightly smiling. She was about to say something, when Zohanes and interrupts them. "Mushk, let¡¯s go?" Nodding her head at his question she moves forwards holding his hand. Saying goodbyes to everyone, they leave for their new house. The cares to stop in front of a small gate, with white fences surrounding it. All of them get down and Zohan opens the gate, with Mushk and Mujtaba trailing behind him. Mushk looks around, a twinkle of happiness present in her eyes seeing the beauty present in front of her. The house was surrounded by flowers and grass and a stony pathway led to the main door. "Its beautiful." Mushk whispers looking at the blooming roses Zohan turns back and smiles seeing her looking around. Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Chapter Twenty "Its beautiful." Mushk whispers looking at the blooming roses Zohan turns back and smiles seeing her looking around. He moves forward and takes her in a side hug. "I knew you would like it, your brother already told me about your likes and dislikes.¡± Zohan tells her kissing her temple when he sees her smiling sadly. "Come on lets go inside." Mujtaba tugs at his pant, whoughs at him and picks him. Mushk trails behind them with Murtaza in her arms, smiling at theughing duo. She gets inside the house looking around, it was a small beautiful 2 story house. Everything was covered in white sheets to keep them protected from the dust, the same way how Zohan was protecting them against all odds. Mushkes downstairs to see workers everywhere, setting the items on their ce, She tightly wraps her shawl around herself and moves towards Zohan, who was instructing some workers. "What was the need of this? I was thinking to do it tomorrow with you." Mushk tells him whining slightly, making him smile at his cute wife. "I don''t want you to tire yourself, there is no need for you to work. Taking care of 2 kids is already handful and from tomorrow, a maid wille to the house to do the chores while you take care of the kids." Zohan tells her holding her shoulders and taking upstairs. "Fine! But I''ll do the cooking." she said with a full-stop tone, leaving no space for argument. "Okay! As you wish and...I was thinking to visit Mustafa today.. I-I mean, if it is okay with you." Zohan tells her stuttering in between, thinking she will get upset hearing about her brother. "Yeah, we will visit them, I was about to ask you and was thinking to take Mujtaba too." Mushk whispers to him, smiling sadly. "Go and get ready then, we don''t have much time, If we arete, mom will cause an uproar.¡± Zohan jokingly tells her, a glee present in his eyes. "What?" ,Zohan softly asks her who was staring at him. "You are so happy and here I thought you won''t like the kids presence." Mushk tells him looking down. "You are my life line Mushk, how could I not be happy when I got you, and why won''t I be happy with the kids presence? They are my best friend¡¯s kids, they are with me because of the trust they had on me, It¡¯s my duty" Zohan tells her holding her chin, looking in her eyes. Mushk smiles softly and whispers a small thanks. Zohan shakes his head at his naive wife and kisses her forehead,ter on, he ushers her in the bedroom to get ready. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Tightening Mujtaba''s shoece, Mushk gets up and holds Murtaza. "Aunt, where are we going?" Mujtaba asks to her, who was locking the door. "We are going to hospital, to meet mom and dad!" Mushk fake cheerfully tells him who looks up at her, his big brown eyes looking at her with lot of question. Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Chapter Twenty One "We are going to hospital, to meet mom and dad!" Mushk fake cheerfully tells him who looks up at her, his big brown eyes looking at her with lot of question. "Why? You don''t want to meet them?" Mushk softly asks him, still walking towards the car where Zohan was waiting for them. Upon her question, Mujtaba looks at her again and nods his head, his orbs shining with happiness and excitement to meet his parents. Mujtaba leaves her hand and runs towards the car into Zohan''s arms who throws him in air hisughter echoing before settling him in the back seat. Mushk happily smiles at the scene in front of him, her heart was finally at peace. Secretly thanking Ah for giving her this man,what she didn''t knew that soon this gratefulness will turn into ain. Soon they reach the hospital and get down from the car. Mushk could hear her heartbeat, she was Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. scared. Scared to know about their condition whether they will improve or not, she was frightened of the answer the doctor will give them on their health. As if sensing her nervousness, Zohan holds her hand squeezing it lightly. She looks up at him, fear present in her big green eyes. Zohan''s eyes soften seeing her, he nods at her reassuringly, and takes them inside. Upon entering the couples room with the doctor trailing behind them, she looks at her brother who didn''t looked like her brother who was healthy buff and had a pretty tanplexion. No this wasn''t him, this waspletely opposite to what she described just now. Tears well up in her eyes seeing them in such condition, she tries to muffles the sobs breaking out by palming her mouth, not wanting to cry in front of Mujtaba. Mushk then looks around to see her sister inw next to her brother in a separate bed. Both were still covered in bandages, oxygen mask present on their mouth. For Mushk, it felt like an eternity. Stepping closer to them, she could hear their shallow breathes. Moving towards her brother first, she takes a seat beside him ,holding his hand tightly. "I miss you!" ,Mushk whispers to him, she just get a beeping sound as a reply. Wiping her tears she turns her head to see Mujtaba standing with Zohan, she forwards her hand motioning him toe. Mujtaba takes slow steps towards his father and holds her aunt¡¯s hand for sce he keeps looking at his father, not able to say a word. "Aunt! They will be fine soon right? They will soone with us right?" Mujtaba questions her aunt, who nods her head at him whispering the god¡¯s name. Caressing her brothers auburn hair, she gets up and kisses his forehead and moves towards her sister inw, narrating her how she got married to Zohan and how blessed she is to have him. Zohan smiles at her bbering and moves towards his friend. "Get well soon buddy!" He softly tells him holding is hand. Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Chapter Twenty Two N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. "Get well soon buddy!" He softly tells him holding his hand. A cry breakout in the room, Mushk immediately gets up cradling a crying Murtuza. Saying ast goodbye, they leave the room with Murtaza still crying his lungs out. What they didn''t notice was the slight twitch of eyebrows from Mustafa as if the loud wails pierced his heart, his heartbeat increasing slightly, yet he once again went into a deep sleep once the cries got silent. Shushing a huping Murtuza now, they leave the hospital, she wipes her tears and gets the milk bottle out from her baby bag, which was kept in the backseat and starts feeding him. Zohan sadly looks at his wife who was continuously wiping her tears, his heart was torn into pieces seeing his wife crying like this. He knew it was a bad idea to bring her hear on their reception day, but he also knew she would need her brothers blessing, holding her hand tightly in his he continues driving and soon they were home. Mushk was getting ready with Hana''s help, Irtaza and Hana came to their house to help if needed, while Zohan was waiting downstairs for his wife who was getting ready upstairs. While Murtaza as usual was in Irtaza''s arms, not leaving him and giving grumpy looks whoever tried to take him from Irtaza. Mushk opted for a subtle look, with a dull pink dress and a long pearl ne, Hana gave a halo look to her eyes as her dress was already very simple with some sequence and pattern here and there. A silver veil was ced on her head, apanied by a side head piece on her temple and hair line. Pinning another veil on her shoulder, Hana give her somest touch ups and they get down, stopping at the end of the stairs seeing Zohan and Irtaza busy with Murtuza, ying peek-a-boo with him. A small smile broke out on Mushk¡¯s lips seeing the scene in front of her. ¡°Zohan, can we leave now?? Its alreadyte." Hana''s voice stops them from whatever they were doing and turns towards her. Zohan smiles at them and moves towards his bride, who was looking regal as always, Irtaza continuously looks at her but soon averts his eyes seeing Zohan approaching her. "You''re looking so beautiful." Zohan whispers to her, holding her hand in his. Mushk awkwardly smiles back at him, feeling ufortable in front of Irtaza and Hana. Irtaza clears his throat, making Zohan turn towards him. "We should leave, its already veryte." Saying this he saunters out of the room, Hana and Mujtaba trailing behind him. "Lets go." Saying this, Zohan takes her out of the house, leading her to the car. The reception was held at her mother inw¡¯s house, seeing the backyard was big enough to hold more than 50 people, they decided to do their reception there. Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Chapter Twenty Three The reception was held at her mother inw¡¯s house, seeing the backyard was big enough to hold more than 50 people, they decided to do their reception there. All of them move towards their destination. The car stops with a screeching voice in front of a big ck N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. gate which was soon opened by the servants. All the cars swiftly enter the porch and everyone gets down. Zohan and Hana help Mushke out of the car and move towards the backyard. Zohan and Mushk enter the backyard holding hands and move towards the sofa, ced on a built up stage. Settling down, with Hana adjusting her dress. Mushk looked around the backyard, which was beautifully lit with fairy lights hanging everywhere apanied by white lilies, it was white everywhere, pleasing to eyes. Her eyes stopped at the buffet set up in the corner, more like at the man who was standing near the buffet with Murtaza in his arms, speaking to the waiter while baby Murtuza was busy chewing the pen stolen from his breast pocket. She continues to watch, as heughs and takes the pen back from him and gives a piece of torti to chew. Smiling at them, she knew somewhere deep down that he was the man of her dreams, no matter how much she tried to suppress this thought saying its wrong, it somehow popped out again. Hearing Zohan''s voice, shees out of her trance and smile at some aunt who came to congratte them. The reception went smoothly, with everyone meeting the couple and Mujtaba taking care of Ibrahim like a big brother should, dinner went by and they all stood by to take a photograph. Mushk looks around and realizes that Irtaza wasn''t here, roaming her eyes it stops in a corner where he was talking to a waiter about some left over food. She snaps out of her staring session when an arm goes around her waist, she looks up to see Zohan looking at her with a soft smile reciprocating it she looks at the camera and a snap was heard. Later, Mushk was taken to Zohan''s room at his parents house, as it was almost midnight and wasn''t safe to leave at this time, while Zohan stayed back helping Irtaza in winding up. Everything was cleared and everyone retired to there rooms, Zohan was happily going upstairs holding two ice cream cones, he was passing through his parents room and stops hearing some loud voices. Frowning, he was about to knock, but stops hearing his name. Everything was cleared and everyone retired to there rooms, Zohan was happily going upstairs holding two ice cream cones, he was passing through his parents room and stops hearing some loud voices. Frowning, he was about to knock but stops hearing his name. Leaning forward he presses his ear to the door. Now clearly hearing their words his eyes widen, he felt someone wed at his heart. Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Chapter Twenty Four Now clearly hearing their words his eyes widen, he felt someone as if someone ripped his heart apart. He wasn''t able toprehend what he heard just now or more like his heart wasn''t ready to ept anything. About half an hourter, the shouting stopped, Zohan stood still, not able to think what just happened. He was not able to decipher his feelings, they all were so happy a few hours ago and now it changed to something else, his mothers words felt like a dagger to his heart. His whole life, he had been lied and betrayed by his own family, their words squeezed the life of his heart. Rubbing his chest, he takes slow steps towards his room walking inside, the ice cream cones long forgotten on the floor, melting everywhere. Perhaps, this was thest sign to warn about how their rtionship is soon going to melt just like the fallen cone. Entering the room, he saw Mushk ying with Murtuza, who was trying to take her hair in his mouth. He continues to stare at them, and a small spark of hope is ignited in his heart about having a happy family. Mushk looks at him who was standing still, looking at them. Picking up Murtuza, she moves towards him. "What''s wrong?" She softly asks him, snapping him out of his daze. "Nothing, I want you to sign some papers. Here, look at it and think wisely." Zohan softly tells her, N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. forwarding some papers. Mushk looks at the papers in her hands,ying a now sleeping Murtuza on bed ,she sits beside him and goes through the papers, her eyes widened seeing them. "These are guardianship papers of Mujtaba and Murtaza, I mean, now that you''re my wife we should legally share their responsibilities too." Zohan quietly tells her, who keeps looking at the papers. Mushk was in deep thinking, she didn''t know what to do. Finally going with what her heart says, she signed the papers trusting him. That was the first mistake she did, not knowing what fate nned for her. Signing them she gives it to Zohan, who smiles at her and keeps the papers in the drawer, making a mental note to submit them as soon as possible. They bothy down and soon Mushk was fast asleep, her one hand on Murtaza who was taking up the whole bed sleeping like a starfish. "This way, at least she''ll never ever leave me, even after knowing the truth." Zohan thinks looking at her, who was in a deep slumber, yet he wasn''t able to sleep because the biggest truth he got to know about himself. He didn''t knew what he felt, but he was more worried thinking that Mushk will leave him once she gets to know the truth, he needed an assurance that she''ll always be with him and what could be the best thing to use, he used his very own friend''s children ,as a bait to keep her tied to him. Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Chapter Twenty Five He didn''t knew what he felt, but he was more worried thinking that Mushk will leave him once she gets to know the truth, he needed an assurance that she''ll always be with him and what could be the best thing to use, he used his very own friend''s children ,as a bait to keep her tied to him. It was somewhere near 3 am when he followed Mushk in a deep sleep. A week passed by, Mushk was noticing some change in Zohan''s behavior. He started zoning many times, and wasn''t as talkative as before. She tried numerous times asking what''s wrong, he just shook his head and tightly smiled at her, telling its something about work. His behavior made Mushk scared, she wasn''t getting any good vibes, she thought that he was starting to get frustrated by kids presence, so she always kept Mujtaba and Murtaza hidden from his eyes, which didn''t go unnoticed by Zohan. This was the first mistake she made, her actions made him think that she is trying to get away from him. The truth was eating him from inside, and he started hearing some voices in his mind. He dismissed it thinking it as a sign of stress. He was actually turning into a psychotic person due to the voices without him realizing it. ~~ Sighing tiredly, he falls back on bed, when Mushk enters with a ss of water, giving it to, she sits beside him. Keeping the ss aside, she turns towards him indicating, she wants to talk. "Actually..I..I was thinking to go to aunt¡¯s house tomorrow, she is missing Murtuza and Mujtaba, and we all have nned to go. ..." She was excitedly saying everything when he interrupted her. "No! you won''t be going anywhere." Zohan sternly tells her. Mushk was shocked at his tone, he never ever raised his voice at her. "Wha...why?" Mushk loudly asks him, upset over his tone. "I won''t repeat it, no means no. Sit at home and take care of the kids." Zohan harshly tells her, and gets up, but stops hearing her next words. "What a sexist thing to say!" Mushk replies to him in the same tone. She wasn''t the one of those who give up easily, men and women aren''t equal and that''s right, because a woman¡¯s position is higher than men in Im. She reminisces her mothers words, where she politely used to say about the equality of men and women, these days, school study is mostly spoiling kid''s brains, one such example is the topic of C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. equality. "Child, always remember, never keep quiet when someone is suppressing your rights as a woman. A woman¡¯s position is always higher than men¡¯s and only a few men can understand this. Some men have ego problems, it is hard to understand them but this doesn''t mean you will always fight with your husband." She remembers her mothers words and herugh when she said this, especially thest line. Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Chapter Twenty Six "What? What did you just say?" Zohan angrily asks her, striding towards her, bringing her out of memoryne and she stands up facing him, straightening her shoulders. "What? What wrong did I say?" Mushk daringly asks him, who just keeps looking at her. "Everything you said is wrong, there is nothing about being sexist, this is what women are supposed to do!" Zohan was angrily saying when Mushk loudly interrupts him. "And you call yourself well educated, you don''t even have slightest knowledge about Im." Mushk N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. taunts him, who waspletely vexed because of his behavior. She was a feisty one, and won''t hesitate to mind the wrong ones then and there, and won''t even bear anything wrong happening to her, and Zohan came to know about it now. He was appalled, he mistook her as a meek girl. "You are going to teach me Im? Did you forget that you can¡¯t talk to your husband in this ill mannered way!" Zohan beseechingly asks her whoughs at his words. "Once again, do you even know what you''re talking about? this is not ill mannered Zohan, this is me fighting for my rights as a women." Mushk fumingly tells him, her chest heaving up and down due to her immense shouting. Giving her onest angry look, he pushes her and stomps out the room. She keeps looking at his retreating back, taking a deep sigh as she sits down on bed. "What¡¯s wrong with him? He wasn''t like this a few days ago." Mushk mutters holding her head in his hands. ~~ It was evening when Mushk heard the main door m open, continuously stirring the pot she knew it was Zohan. She wasn''t ready to face him yet, the show which happened today morning waspletely unexpected ,but his n failed when he entered the kitchen. Ignoring him, she continues her work. Zohan sighs seeing her ignorance. "Mushk..look...I..I''m..." He was trying to apologize, as he knew what he did today morning was "Dinner is ready." She shuts the stove and moves towards the dining table. Zohan once again sighs, thinking to talk after dinner, he moves towards his room to freshen up. All of them were having their dinner quietly, tension present in the atmosphere after dinner. Mushk wrapped everything up and went to her room. Picking up the phone, she calls her aunt¡¯s number. Not getting an answer she dials on thendline. ¡°Hello.¡± She greets as soon as the phone is picked up. "Hello?...hello" She once again questions upon not receiving an answer, she was about to cut again when a voice from the other side stops her. ¡°Hello." A husky voice replied back. Mushk stiffens hearing the voice. "Irtaza....." She whispers, realizing it''s him. And on the other side, Irtaza could feel his heart elerating, hearing her melodious voice calling his name. "Actually...I actually want to speak to aunty, she isn''t receiving my call." Mushk trails off. "She is not here at the moment." Irtaza curtly replies, making her frown. Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Chapter Twenty Seven "She is not here at the moment." Irtaza curtly replies, making her frown. ¡°Okay..can I speak to Hana then, Irtaza?" Mushk softly asks him. She was waiting for his reply when a loud voice booms in the room. "Who the fuck are you talking to?" Zohan roars at her, making her flinch and cut the call immediately. She turns towards the voice to see him standing near the door. Her eyes widen seeing him rushing towards her like a raging bull. ''I...I.." ,Mushk was startled by his tone and wasn''t able to form a proper word. Taking long strides towards her, he takes her arms in his steel grip, shaking her while simultaneously yelling. "I think I asked you something, tell me!" Zohan yells at her face, while she wasn¡¯t able to form an answer due to the shock he gave her. "Are you doubting me?" Mushk quietly asks him who was still ring at her. "I know you were talking to you lover boy Irtaza weren¡¯t you?" His question makes her bubble in anger, jerking his hands as she steps back. "Are you out of your mind? how the hell can you think like that...." Mushk yelled at the top of her lungs. From N?velDrama.Org. And she didn''t know what happened, it was all so sudden that the next moment she found herself on the floor, clutching her cheek with the back of her hand. "Don''t you dare raise your voice at me." Zohan roars in anger making her flinch She couldn''tprehend what happened just now. She slowly looks up to see him all red from anger, tears fill her eyes. "How could you?" Mushk whispers, and for the first time she was scared even after having a man to protect her, but what was the use of such a man from whom she should protect herself. Zohan bends in front of her, holding her chin in his tight grip making her cry out in pain. "How could I huh? Just like the way you could talk to your lover boy, exchanging nces with him during or wedding, or looking at him during our photograph. You thought I wouldn''t notice anything? Even I can do whatever I want." He mocking tells her, who was trying hard to remove his death grip from her chin. "Zohan, what¡¯s wrong with you? why the hell are you behaving like this? let''s sit and talk please." Mushk pleadingly tell him. She didn''t want to beg, her self respect was more precious to her than this man ,but she couldn''t do anything. Her hands were tied to her fate. She had no one in her life except this man who was her husband. "There is nothing to talk about, how dare you cheat on me? You know about me that''s why you''re doing this right? Don''t do this Mushk please." One second before Zohan was yelling and at the end he was pleading her holding his hair in tight grip, pacing back and forth. Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Chapter Twenty Eight "There is nothing to talk about, how dare you cheat on me? You know about me that''s why you''re doing this right? Don''t do this Mushk please." One second before Zohan was yelling and at the end he was pleading her holding his hair in tight grip, pacing back and forth. Mushk who was still sitting on the floor was shocked seeing her husband''s psychotic demeanor and was also confused as to what he was talking about. "I don''t...I Don''t know what..." Mushk tries to steer the situation, but is once again interrupted by Zohan''s loud voice. "Don''t! Don''t you dare say anything! I know what you''re about to say so better shut your mouth or else I won''t spare you." Saying this, he stormed out of the room leaving her in a pool of misery, hurt, betrayal and pain, lots of pain but shocked is what overshadowed all these emotions in her. Mushk didn''t know what went wrong for him to act like this but she knew one thing, that he shouldn''t have raised his hand on her. Whatever happened, she wasn''t the one to back out. She knew what she had to do. That was to wait, wait till her brother wakes up so she could tell him about his monstrous deed. Mushk gets up from the floor and goes to the washroom to clear any signs of tears. But she didn''t need to hide tears, she had to hide the mark on her cheek and chin gifted by her husband. Washing her face, she looks in the mirror to see his hand print on her cheek and two fingerprints on her chin, they were turning in a nasty purple shade. She palms her mouth to suppress the sobs urging to break out. No one in her whole life ever hit her and here she was, trying to hide those marks due to her husband''s courtesy. She always thought she''d only have to hide her tears but here she was, standing in front of a mirror with a concealer and a makeup brush, trying to hide the marks. ¡®What about the mark which he imprinted on your heart." She could hear her inner voice asking her. She leaves the washroom, her eyes bloodshot while the marks are gone but the swelling was still there. It was evening, the weather was gloomy ,as if it was about to rain. It was a sign, A sign which represented that the storm had begun, but she had to be patient as no storm is permanent, after every storm there is sunshine and rainbow. Mujtaba and Murtuza were ying while Mushk was in deep thoughts ,when she heard the main door open and the jingling of keys. Zohan enters the living room and looks up to see Mushk in deep thought, seeing the swell a pang of C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. guilt hits his chest but was once again overpowered by the voices, still he wanted to make it up to her. Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Chapter Twenty Nine Zohan enters the living room and looks up to see Mushk in deep thought, seeing the swell a pang of guilt hits his chest but was once again overpowered by the voices, still he wanted to make it up to her. "Get ready, we''re visiting Mustafa." He curtly tells him and leaves from there, while Mushk continues to stare at him retreating back in shock but nevertheless, she wants to meet her brother and she will. Soon they hit the road and were on the way to hospital. Upon entering the room Zohan leaves her and Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. goes to the doctor to know about Mustafa''s development. She moves towards her brother first and sits on a stool with Murtuza in her arms who was looking at his father with interest, while Mujtaba was near his mother. "Mustafa..." Mushk painfully whispers trying not to cry, holding his hand in her tight grip she brings it to her lips. "Mustafa.. I need you brother, I''ve no one." Mushk whispers slowly and not able to control any more she breaks out in heavy sobs, holding her beloved brothers hand in a death grip. "Mustafa, he...he hit me Mustafa...he hit your princess. I need you. Pleasee back." Mushk whispers still crying, huping in between. All she could hear in reply was a beeping sound and all of a sudden the beeping got loud. She looks up to see her brother''s forehead clenched, baffled at this, she holds his hand tighter making him respond by moving his fingers. "Mustafa...brother you can hear me right? Please I need you toe back..." She happily gets up and holds his hand tighter. Hearing his aunt words, Mujtaba rushes towards them. She was about to say something when a group of doctors came rushing in. The doctors rush in pushing out Mushk, Zohanes running towards her and holds her arm in his tight grip. "What did you do?" He angrily whispers to her, who looks back at him shocked, more than shocked she was angry at him for saying this. "Wha..." Mushk was interrupted by a doctor who came out wearing a happy expression. He is responding to our treatment, whatever you just did keep doing it please. If god wills, then we will have him back." doctor says this and leaves ,after patting Zohan''s shoulder who forced out a smile. Mushk''s happiness knew no bounds ,she was ecstatic to get her brother back and who won''t be? He was her only family and she wanted him back at any cost. She was about to go inside, but her happiness was short-lived of the monster beside her, he roughly holds her arm and drags her out of there. Pushing her in the passenger seat and buckling Mujtaba who was confused by all these, he jogs towards the driving seat and soon they are at home. Mushk''s anger knew no bounds,va was bubbling inside her. She wanted to beat this man who stopped her from approaching her own brother. Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Chapter Thirty She wanted to beat this man who stopped her from approaching her own brother. "What the fuck is wrong with Zohan? Get your shit together okay? Or else tell me, we will try to solve it, but you acting like this won''t help." Mushk angrily screams at him, who sits on the sofa ring at his wife who was raging like a bull. Mujtaba walks up and takes Murtuza out from there. He was too mature for his age, he already sensed some tension between them in the car. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. "Why the hell did you drag me back here? My brother would''ve been fine and back to his feet, he would''ve been able to see his children. Look at how Murtuza is growing, don''t you think he craves for his father?" Mushk angrily yells at him, who gets up and goes towards her, she steps back thinking he was going to p her again. "Listen to me well, you won''t see him anymore, stop your visits, I''ll take Murtuza and Mujtaba whenever I want to." He calmly tells her, as if his words didn''t shook Mushk''s whole world. Mushk was aghast at his words, she knew that this man had officially lost his senses, how can he stop her from visiting her own brother. "You have no bloody right to do so. Try to stop me if you can, but I won''t sit quietly when I have a chance to get my brother back." Mushk res at him in hatred. This is what Zohan was afraid of, hatred. He didn''t want her hatred ,but his actions caused her to hate him. Zohan didn''t have an answer to her question. He just didn''t want Mushk to go away from him and he knew as soon as Mustafa will be up, he will take her away from him after knowing the truth and also she will narrate all the incident. He knew he wouldn''t be spared if Mustafa came to know that he raised his hand on Mushk, she was the apple of his eyes, his first child, as he used to say. Not having an answer, he leaves from there, secretly taking her phone out of her bag and locks the door from outside, Mushk rushes towards the main door hearing the lock. She tries to open the door, and starts banging the door. "Zohan, you cannot do this to me, open the door." Mushk yells and continues to bang the door. Zohan ignores her screams and drives off from there. Mushk stops banging the door once she hears the car driving off. Crying at her fate she sits down there, but then suddenly gets up and rushes towards her bag to call someone to get her out of this hell hole. Rummaging through her purse, she empties the bag, throwing all the contents here and there, but wasn''t able to find her phone. What a cunning man he was, he knew she would try to call someone so he took her phone. Clutching her hair, she sits down, tears pouring from her eyes. Hearing small footsteps near her, she looks up to see a teary eyed Mujtaba. Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Chapter Thirty One What a cunning man he was, he knew she would try to call someone so he took her phone. Clutching her hair, she sits down, tears pouring from her eyes. Hearing small footsteps near her, she looks up to see a teary eyed Mujtaba. "What''s wrong my baby?" She hastily wipes her tears and takes him in herp. "Why do you always hide everything aunt? I know you were crying, and your tears wiped the makeup you put on." Mujtaba softly tells her, wiping her tears. Mushk silently cries hearing his words, hearing his tiny gasp she looks at him, who was looking at her wide eyed, more like looking at her bruise. "He hit you?" Mujtaba whispers softly, caressing her cheek making her wince. "No, I fell down." Her tone held finality so he didn''t question back, but he knew his aunt was lying, hatred was brewing in his heart for Zohan. It was midnight when Zohan entered the house, his footsteps wobbly, reeking of Alcohol and an overly sweet perfume. Taking careful steps ,he reaches his room to see Mushk sleeping alone. He smiles seeing his wife, but soon that smile changes into a scowl once he hears the voices again, muttering how she is going to leave him once her brother wakes up. Shutting the door loudly he moves towards her, his posture unsteady. Mushk gets startled hearing the loud voice and immediately gets up from the bed to see Zohan''s shaky forming towards her. Thinking he might be sleepy, she moves forward to help him, but stops when a strong smell hits her, her eyes widen in disbelief. She stumbles back as if life physically pushed her back, tears well up in her eyes seeing the man smiling like a maniac in front of her. She smelled the betrayal of him, soon the pain was reced by anger, Immense anger. She strides towards him, clutching his cor and shaking him. "Where were you? Where did youe from Zohan? Tell me!" Mushk angrily screams at him shaking From N?velDrama.Org. his form. I think I asked you something, for god sake Zohan! Answer me!" Mushk screeches in agony in front of the man who was still drunk. "Why do you care?" Zohan irritatingly tells her, pushing her hand away making her stagger. ¡°What do you mean by that? Are you out of your mind? I''m your wife" Mushk yells at him, making him angry in her loud voice. "Then what shall I do huh? You always stay 10 metre away from me! When my wife doesn¡¯t allow me to her shock. ¡°What the fuck is wrong with you? you never came near me once and you''re ming me for the sin you justmitted?" Mushk was horrified at his words. "Oh really!? So this means you''re ready to fulfill my desires huh?" Zohan teases her, still standing on his wobbly legs. Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Chapter Thirty Two "Oh really!? So this means you''re ready to fulfill my desires aye!?" Zohan teases her, still standing on his wobbly legs. She shakes her head at him, she knew he was a lost case now. Nothing can stop her from leaving this so called man, his betrayal broke her to no extent and now she truly realized that she have no one in this world whom she could call hers, solely hers. "Come on what are you thinking? You''re my wife after all." Zohan slurs moving towards Mushk who was astounded at his words. Horrified at his words Mushk steps back. "You went to another women and you want me to bed you? May god destroy you Zohan!" Mushk screams at him crying, her heart slowly breaking at his infidelity. Zohan angrily moves towards her holding her arms in a tight grip. "I''m asking what is my right, you show yourself as a religious women yet you forgot the right I have." Zohan tells her, shaking her shoulders. "You and your rights can go to hell, you forgot the right of a wife? When you decided to step in other women''s bed then my God snatches all the rights." Mushk yells at him pushing, he stumbles back not expecting this from his meek wife. his anger knew no bounds. "Mind your tongue, you don''t even know what I can do." Zohan warns him making her lough humorously. "What else can you do? You did everything possible, how much more will you destroy me?" Mushk painfully whispers, Zohan smirks at her hearing her words. "Tsk tsk! My baby is hurt? Oh! I''m so sorry." Zohan mockingly tells her andughs. She looks up at him, tears falling from her eyes thinking, that was this the same man who was once mocking, Mushk strides towards him giving him a tight p. He stopsughing and holds his cheek, turning towards her who gets shocked seeing the rage burning in her eyes. Fear slowly erupts in her body and she steps back trying to run away from him, she runs towards the door. Mushk screeches in pain when a hand from back holds her hair tightly and pulls her back. she starts thrashing in his grip, tears pouring from her eyes, she was scared, a lot. her heart was pounding in terror. she knew what this man can do. Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. "You pped me? now see what I''ll do to you." Saying Saying this, he throws her towards the bed. She immediately sits up moving back, trying to get away from this beast. Seeing her moving back, he holds her ankle and pulls her towards him making her scream. He hovers over her with a sinister look on his face. ¡°Please! Please don¡¯t do this for god¡¯s sake, please! Be feared of the god Zohan. Why are you calling his wrath upon yourself?" Mushk begs to him, holding her hands together, but he paid no heed and forcefully removes her scarf. A piercing cry rips out of her due to his roughness. Chapter 33 Chapter 33 Chapter Thirty Three ¡°Please! Please don¡¯t do this for god¡¯s sake, please! Be feared of the god Zohan. Why are you calling his wrath upon yourself?" Mushk begs to him, holding her hands together, but he paid no heed and N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. forcefully removes her scarf. A piercing cry rips out of her due to his roughness. The thunder roared at him in anger, telling him to stop but he paid no heed. It slowly stopped roaring, epting it¡¯s defeat. Tiny water drops fall on the ground which soon turns into a heavy rain, as if crying with the girl, telling her that they are with her. Trying to give her some sce. The birds flew from there ,hearing the loud wails filled with pain, crying at the poor souls'' fate. That night, the angels returned to the god, with their heads bowed down in anger and hurt, crying for an innocent girl and cursing a particr man. ~~ The next morning, the world was gloomy, there was no chirping of birds nor a bright sunny day, it was as if the sky was mourning with the girl who was lying on floor, naked with sheets covering her body not only her body but her soul was bruised too. Ah created man powerful so he can protect his women. But not every man knows this, they think Ah gave them superiority so they can rule everything not knowing that they''ll have to face the wrath of him. "Verily his mercy is greater than his wrath, but not for those who don''t repent nor regret for their sins." Marks and bruises adorned her body like a cheap jewelry no one would like to wear, her body shivers when a cool breeze passes by, it was as if angels were trying to give her some sce by rushing around her waking her up in the process. Mushk slowly opened her eyes, to see a gloomy weather in front of her as she wasying on the floor in front of the balcony. Trying to get up she cries out in pain immediately going back in the same position, tears fall from her eyes rapidly. What has that man done to her poor soul and body, she wanted to die at this moment. This was the worst feeling anyone can feel, this was the situation where no women would like to be, but what can be done when world calls that man a ''protector'' when he was the one responsible for her condition. Mustering all her strength and courage she sits up, biting her lips to keep her scream down. she rests her back on the foot of the bed taking deep breaths, wrapping herself tightly in the quilt. "I pray from the depth of my heart that may god destroy you Zohan." Mushk painfully whispers, smiling bitterly whilst crying too. It was evening and there were no signs of Zohan to which Mushk was thankful for, once again her bruises were covered by makeup but her eyes were hollow, as if she was forced to live. Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Chapter Thirty Four N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. It was evening and there were no signs of Zohan to which Mushk was thankful for, once again her bruises were covered by makeup but her eyes were hollow, as if she was forced to live. She heard some voices and knew that Zohan was with kids, a look of horror covering her face thinking what will he do. She hurriedly gets up and opens the door to get down but stops seeing Mujtaba standing there. "Are you going somewhere love?" Mushk sits on her knees and asks him. "Yes aunt, he is taking us to daddy. Can youe with me please?" Mujtaba pleads with her but she knew it was of no use. Zohan literally caged her in the house with no phone or anything and he already told her that he won''t take her anywhere. "I can''te baby, I''m sorry" Mushk tells him, caressing his hair. Mujtaba nods and moves back to leave when Mushk stops him "Mujtaba listen carefully okay, I''m going to give you a letter, try to give it to any doctor or just ce it somewhere near daddy okay." Mushk hurriedly tells him, who confusedly watches her aunt running here and there finding something. Finally finding a paper and pencil, she scribbles something on it, folding the paper she hides in Mujtaba''s pocket "Just make sure Zohan doesn''t see it okay?" Mushk tells him, wiping her tears. "But what is this aunt?" Mujtaba asks her who sadly smiles at him. "Our ticket to freedom." Mushk tells her and steps back in the room hearing loud footsteps. "Mujtaba, let''s go." Even the voice of this man makes Mushk disgusted to core. Patting his back, Zohan ushers him down and turns to look at Mushk who was standing in the door, giving her a winning smirk, he leaves locking the main door. Mushk sank to the floor, crying and praying for them to be safe and the letter to go in safe hands. This was theirst chance to get away from the devil. Months passed by and her life became miserable day by day. He didn''t touch her again after that night ,but she was still haunted by that man who came drunk every night reeking of a female perfume. A sign of his infidelity. She kept writing letters in hope, thinking they''ll get out of here once. And on the other hand, Yasmin was getting anxious as there was no way to contact Mushk. She was scared, very scared thinking about Mushk. Pacing here and there she was trying to connect to Mushk or at least Zohan who changed his sim when Irtaza entered the house. "Mom, what''s wrong? Why are you so worried? " Irtaza frowns and gets closer to his mother. "Irtaza.... I.. I don''t know what to do e sit here. I want to tell you something." Yasmin pats beside her, motioning him to sit. He sits down, holding his mothers hand ,who was worriedly biting her lips. Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Chapter Thirty Five He sits down, holding his mothers hand ,who was worriedly biting her lips. "Irtaza... It''s been.. Months.. Since Mushk has contacted me. There were some missed calls, but now the number is out of service." Yasmin slowly tells all this to his son who was oddly calm hearing all this. He always doubted Zohan, and his doubts were slowly turning into truth. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. "And you''re telling me all this now mom? What were you doing since these many days?" Irtaza gruffly asks his mother who just looks down. "I thought I would give her some time to settle, but now I''m scared of Irtaza. Do something, even Zohan''s number is off." Yasmin worriedly tells him who nods his head and gets up, taking his car keys he saunters towards the main door. "May God keep you safe" Yasmin murmurs a small prayer for Mushk, not knowing that her prayers will be answered soon, she wasn''t her own mother but she had a mothers heart and God never said no to a mother''s prayer. ~~ Mustafa''s room was being cleaned and a nurse was supervising it when the cleaner hurriedly came to her pointing under his pillow, where many folded papers were present. "What are these?" Murmuring, the nurse moves forward and opens one, her eyes widen in shock. Hurriedly picking up all the letters, she rushes out of the room and moves towards the doctor''s cabin. And another bomb was sted on Mushk, what she didn''t know, that probably this was thest time she was bearing all this, her knight in shining armor and a mothers prayers were on its way to save her. Mushk was feeding baby Murtaza his cerc, while Mujtaba was quietly sitting beside her, ying with his food when Zohan came in. A girl clinging to his arm. Seeing the girl like that in his arms, tears welled up in her eyes. Taking Murtaza out of his high chair, she hands him over to Mujtaba, who was ring at Zohan. "Take him inside." Mushk orders Mujtaba, who nods at her and goes inside not before ring at him once again. "What is this Zohan? In front of the kids.." Mushk was talking to Zohan when she was interrupted by Zohan himself. ¡°Mushk, meet my wife Soniya, Soniya this is the so called wife I was telling you about.¡± Zohan smirks at her, happiness bubbles inside him seeing Mushk¡¯s broken expression. And just when Mushk thought that this man had done all the things possible to break her and couldn''t break her anymore, she was proved wrong. The dull ache gets strong in her heart, she knows she¡¯ll never be able to forgive the man in front of her. Heartbreak is easy to get over if you feel angry with a person but she pitied this man, no ,he wasn¡¯t even a man, he was a coward. "Why?" She brokenly whispers, her face was nk, tears dried up. She didn¡¯t have any more tears left to waste on this man. Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Chapter Thirty Six "Why?" She brokenly whispers, her face was nk, tears dried up. She didn¡¯t have any more tears left to waste on this man. Zohanughs hearing her. Getting out of Soniya¡¯s hold, he goes towards her. ¡°You know why? I love to see this helpless look on your face. It gives me satisfaction that I can control your life and those two pieces of shit¡¯s too." He tells her, holding her chin. His words like venom on her poor fragile heart ,but hearing hisst words, anger bubbles in her. Pushing him back, she sarcasticallyughs at him. ¡°You think you are controlling our lives? Who told you so? You¡¯re delusional Zohan! If you¡¯re controlling us, then who is controlling you Zohan?¡± Her question leaves him speechless. Not having anything to say to her angered him. He held her hair in a tight grip making her hiss. ¡°You think you can outsmart me? Keep your tongue in check, or else I won¡¯t spare those bastards of yours who are living off of my money.¡± He ckmails her once again, but her face hardens hearing the word he used for her children. Smirking at him, shees out of his hold and holds his cor, jerking him towards him. ¡°Think twice before calling my son a bastard, we all know who is the bastard here.¡± Her words provoked him and he ps her ,making her fall on the floor. Her lip started bleeding from the corner. ~shback~ Mushk goes towards the washroom wincing at every step, Zohan had done a good number on her when she stops hearing Zohan pleading, more like desperately talking to someone on phone. She moves near the balcony to hear what he was saying, and her eyes widen in shock hearing his words. "I know I know. She will leave me once she gets to know that I''m a bastard child, I can''t believe dad would do this to me." Zohan yells at someone on the phone. "What was my mistake? That I was born out of wedlock, gosh I can''t believe this." Zohan exasperates. Tears well up in her eyes hearing his words, what was her mistake in this? If he would''ve already told her all this, she would''ve understood his plight. Mushk was an open minded person and would¡¯ve never judged or med Zohan for the mistake his parents hadmitted. She was still in her daydream when Zohan came in and in one nce he knew that she was aware about him. Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. "You were eavesdropping?" Zohan calmly tells her to take small steps towards her who moves back scared of his next step. "So...you did...all of that with me because you were a bastard?" Mushk questions, taking deep breaths. "I''M NOT A BASTARD." Zohan roars at her who flinches back. "And you are never ever going to leave me understood?" He yells at her, shaking her form. She chuckles hearing his words. "You know what? I didn''t n on leaving you ever, but after your behavior, I''ll surely leave when Mustafa wakes up."As soon as the words left her mouth, she was rewarded with a p. Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Chapter Thirty Seven "You know what? I didn''t n on leaving you ever, but after your behavior, I''ll surely leave when Mustafa wakes up."As soon as the words left her mouth, she was rewarded with a p. And that day she knew she could never fight alone against her so-called husband, her screams were so loud that Mujtaba witnessed everything, his anger knew no bounds. Trying to save his aunt, he too was rewarded with a p which enraged Mushk to no limits. And for the first time after all this torture, Zohan was pped by his wife ,who was till now silently bearing everything. ~shback ends~ Soniya is horrified seeing him in this form. She steps forward to help Mushk, but stops when Mushk Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. secretly motions her to note near. Holding her arm, Zohan pulls her up and drags her to the bedroom where Mujtaba sat with Murtaza in hisp. He pushes her on the ground and moves towards the cupboard. Pulling out her clothes, along with Mujtaba and Murtaza¡¯s, and stuffing them in a bag. He zips it and turns towards Mushk, who was getting up with the help of Mujtaba. He goes towards them and holds her arm in one hand and picks her bag in the other. He drags her out of the room and continues to drag her out with Mujtaba and Murtaza following them, trying to hold Mushk. He stops near the main door, opening it, ignoring Mushk¡¯s pleas. He opens the door and pushes her outside, throwing her bag beside. Mujtaba runs towards her and hides behind her, scared of the beast in front of him. "Be thankful that I haven¡¯t divorced you. You deserve this. Now get out of here! And don¡¯t ever show me your face again!" Zohan angrily shouts at her ,who stands there, eyes full of pain and hurt. "My brother trusted you with me, and this is how you repay him?" Mushk¡¯s one question shook him to the core, it was like a p to his face. "Get the hell out of here! Don¡¯t evere in front of me again ! Salim uncle, open the gates!" Zohan yells in rage. "My god is watching everything.I curse you Zohan, I pray to god that he never gives you happiness! I curse you that you will too yearn one day, just like I am yearning today, even more than this! You have called his wrath upon yourself Zohan, now watch what he does to you." Mushk yells at him, tears profuselying out of her eyes. Zohan just res at her and goes inside. Mushk shakes her head ,crying at her fate. What she was before and what she is now. Taking Murtaza from Mujtaba¡¯s arm, she smiles at the innocent boy in front of her. Picking up her bag, she turns to where Salim uncle and their driver was standing. He too was crying over the poor girl''s fate. She was about to exit the gate when a feminine voice stopped her. Turning around,she saw Soniya running towards them. Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Chapter Thirty Eight She was about to exit the gate when a feminine voice stopped her. Turning around,she saw Soniya running towards them. The doctor was dialing Zohan''s number seeing all those letters, he was petrified seeing all those letters. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. He was about tomit a huge blunder but stops when he heard a knock. Keeping the phone down, he yells ae in. Irtaza enters his cabin and the doctor takes a breath of relief. "Oh thank god Mr Ali, I was about to call Zohan sir but you came in time." Doctor tells him taking steps towards him. "Why? Is everything all right? Did something happen to Mustafa..." Irtaza worriedly asks him ,who shakes his head. "He is alright, I just found these letters under his pillow and when we checked the CCTV, we saw that it was his son who was cing them there, he once even tried to give it to one of our staff ,but Zohan sir came in between." The doctor exins him showing him the letters. Irtaza was dumbfounded reading all those letters where Mushk asked for help, but thest one touched his heart, his name was written on it, she wrote his name. Clearly asking for his help ,angry tears welled up in his eyes, at that moment he realized that Mushk was in danger, and that danger was Zohan. "Please don''t inform anyone about this to anyone, not even Zohan. I''ll be back soon." Saying this, he rushes out of the hospital, driving towards Zohan''s house like a mad man. ~~ "Stop...hey listen to me.." Mushk stops hearing Soniya''s voice. "What is it that you want now? You saw how that man is, yet you married him." Mushk whispers to her, who looks down ashamed. "It''s not like that.." Soniya tries to rify, but Mushk interrupts her. "Then what is it like? Do you know how that bastard is? I suggest you run away from him." Saying this, Mushk turns to leave, but once again Soniya¡¯s pleading stops her. "We are not married, we don''t share any rtionship, he paid me to pretend to be his wife, I don''t know why he did that but he did." Soniya pleads to her who stops hearing her words. "I don''t care, I got a chance to leave this hell hole and I''m leaving." Mushk tells her. "Do you think he will let you leave so easily? Why are you not understanding, he is going to chase you once you step a foot outside this house. He could''ve let you go before, but he caged you in and all of a sudden he is letting you go. Try to understand what he is doing." Soniya helplessly tells her. Mushk was dumbfounded at her words, what she said was true. Zohan was ying a mind game with her, giving her a taste of freedom and snatching it back. "How do you know all this.?" Mushk suspiciously looks at the women in front of her. Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Chapter Thirty Nine "How do you know all this.?" Mushk suspiciously looks at the women in front of her. "When I came with him, I saw a lock on the door...and..and I was there..once..at your ce." Soniya bitterly whispers to her. "Anyways, it''s useless of you to leave, he will chase you and how far will you run, you have a baby with you." Soniya mutters, her eyes tearing up. "Thene with me. You are as helpless as me." Mushk tells her, holding Murtuza closer to her chest. Soniya was hesitating and was about to say yes, when Zohan came there smirking at them. "Tsk tsk..dies! You have joined hands, so you can gang up against me? That won''t happen ever." ,Zohan smirks and moves towards them. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Seeing hime closer, Soniya hides Mujtaba behind her while Mushk tries to hide baby Murtuza, who thought this was the right time to let his wails out. Zohan res at the baby and moves towards Mushk. "Shut the baby up or I''ll shut him myself." Zohan sneers at Mushk ,who steps back scared for Murtuza. "Now you my dear Soniya! How dare you turn your back against me and tell my ns to her huh?" Zohan cynicallyughs and moves towards her. "Stop it Zohan, isn''t it enough for you? Why are you hell bent in ying a cat mouse game." Mushk yells at him who stops and looks at her. "Your tongue is running too much today huh? I know how to shut your mouth." Saying this, he tries to grab Murtuza from her arms while Mushk resists his pulling. "Leave him Zohan or I swear to god.." Mushk tries to stop him, when he seeds in snatching a crying Murtuza and steps back. "Or what sweetheart? You''re helpless, you can''t do anything." Zohan lets out a menacingugh and holds Murtuza in one arm, Mushk lets out vulnerable tears, she wasn''t even able to save her own brother''s child. "That''s where you''re wrong bastard!" Everyone turns towards the voice, while the man jumps from the wall onto the porch. "Irtazaa.." Mushk takes a sigh of relief, tears fall from her eyes seeing her savior. Zohan gets startled seeing Irtaza in front of him, he starts fumbling looking here and there. " Irtaza.. Why.. Why didn''t youe from the gate? " Zohan tries to be polite ,thinking he didn''t witness anything. "What can I say Zohan, your guards were not allowing me toe inside so I had to jump." Irtaza calmly tells him, taking careful steps towards him, as he held a tight grip on Murtuza, whose wails were echoing around giving grabby arms to Irtaza. Mushk¡¯s heart breaks in pain seeing Murtuza crying so much, she tries to move towards them to take him, but stops seeing Zohan''s warning eyes. "Now are you handing him to me or shall I call the cops?" Irtaza asks him, going near who steps back, clearly afraid of hisrge frame. Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Chapter Forty "Now are you handing him to me or shall I call the cops?" Irtaza asks him, going near who steps back, clearly afraid of hisrge frame. "Stay back or it won''t be nice I''m telling you., Zohan tries to sound confident but his voicees out as a whisper. "Give him to me Zohan, and I promise to leave you alone." Irtaza softly tells him, now standing in front of him. Zohan looks here and there and sees the main door of his home open and then looks back again at Irtaza who was as always ,wearing a nk expression. Literally throwing Murtuza in his arms, he dashes towards the door, Irtaza takes hold of a crying Murtuza who is now huping, he turns towards Mushk, literally throwing Murtuza in his arms he dashes towards the door. Irtaza takes hold of a crying Murtuza who was now huping he turns towards Mushk, still not meeting her eyes he hands him to her. And it all took one look at Mushk, he runs behind Zohan, inside. It was as if something snapped inside him seeing Mushk''s condition she was all skin and bones her eyes held so much pain that he wanted to break each and every bone in Zohans body. But that&s not what triggered his anger, bruises. Bruises on her face, neck and arms created havoc inside him and he couldn''t resist running behind that bastard who was responsible for it. Mushk tried to stop, but it was like he vanished into thin air, saying a quick thankful to the Ah, she looked at Murtuza,who was still quietly weeping looking at his aunt. Mushk couldn''t control herself and broke out in tears, seeing Murtuza so afraid that he wasn''t even crying out loud. "It''s okay my baby.. Shush!" Mushk tries to calm Murtuza while Soniyaes near her with Mujtaba and hugs her. All of a sudden there was loud noise and policemen break in from the main gate. Mushk''s relief knew no bounds, she was scared for Irtaza but the police was here and she wanted to go in after him, But couldn''t leave her nephews alone. The police men rush in, holding a now beaten up Zohan who was still struggling in their grip. Her eyes C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. were worriedly roaming here and there, trying to find that one man who saved her. And soon Irtazaes out, with a few bruises here and there, nothing he couldn''t handle. Mushk gets closer to him and is about to say something when he stops her. "Not here, let''s get home first." He curtly tells her, who nods at him. One word! Home. She was relieved that she was finally going home. Who knew Zohan''s sessful ns would backfire like this. Mushkes out of her trance hearing Zohan''s screams. "I swear Mushk, THIS ISN''T OVER." And something in his voice told Mushk, that indeed this wasn''t over, yet! Irtaza''s eyes soften seeing her scared eyes, he felt very bad that he couldn''t save her before, she wasn''t like this. She was not scared of anything and looked at what that guy did to her. Chapter 41 Chapter 41 Chapter Forty One Irtaza''s eyes soften seeing her scared eyes, he felt very bad that he couldn''t save her before, she wasn''t like this. She was not scared of anything and looked at what that guy did to her. "Come on, mom is waiting for you." Irtaza softly tells her, cing hisrge hand on her small back and guiding her towards his car. Mushk was so lost that she didn''t even feel his hand on her back. Soon they were on the empty roads of Karachi, with Soniya apanying them. Mushk was sitting on the passenger seat, while Murtaza was once again stuck to Irtaza like a leech, but this time there was no bubbly kid. He was sitting silently holding Irtaza''s shirt in his tight grip, while he was driving with one hand, patting Murtaza¡¯s back from time to time. The car stopped in front of a house which Mushk thought she would see only in her dreams. Opening the door she gets down and turns to her left seeing her house in the darkness where everyone in Pakistan was sleeping and finally she too will sleep peacefully. Sauntering towards her aunt''s home, Mushk stays behind Irtaza, not going ahead of him. She was scared of her aunt''s reaction Obviously she will never be happy to see Mushk in this condition. Thatdy has always treated her like her own daughter, and today Zohan was once again, going to be cursed by a mothers pure heart. Standing near the doorstep, Irtaza rings the bell with Mushk and Mujtaba standing behind him and Soniya holding Murtuza, who was getting fussy, wanting to go to Irtaza. Yasmin hurriedly opens the door and sees Irtaza standing in front him, corner of his lips bleeding and N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. sporting a ck eye. Horrified seeing her son like this, she steps forward to cup his face when Irtaza steps aside, bringing Mushk in her view. Her mouth drops open in shock and her hands fall down seeing her condition, and finally a whisper leaves her mouth. "Mushk..." Tears form in Yasmin''s eyes, seeing her beloved daughter''s condition like this. Rushing towards Mushk, Yasmin takes her in a tight hug, feeling a motherly touch after a long time, she wasn''t able to control herself and breaks in sobs. Irtaza sadly looks at the duo and takes the kids inside, informing Hana whoes rushing in, petrified at her condition. Yasmin breaks the hug and takes her inside. "What the hell did he do to you Mushk?" Yasmin quietly asks Mushk to take a seat on the sofa, while Hana leaves to set dinner. "Mushk..child tell me what happened? What¡¯s wrong with you? We didn¡¯t send you to your inw¡¯s in this condition?!" Yasmin painfully mutters looking at her condition. "Aunt....aunt he..." Mushk wasn''t able to control her tears, after a long time she got a shoulder to cry on, toin, and her tear ducts weren''t closing. Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Chapter Forty Two "Aunt....aunt he..." Mushk wasn''t able to control her tears, after a long time she got a shoulder to cry on, toin, and her tear ducts weren''t closing. Narrating everything to Yasmin who froze hearing all her words, Mushk was still huping, when Hana C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. came in furiously, wiping her tears and bringing water. She and Irtaza heard each and everything, even the part which they shouldn''t have heard. Mushk clutches on Yasmin''s shoulder and cries, till her tears arepletely gone and soon she goes into a peaceful slumber feeling love andfort. Irtaza still stood at the corner, still trying to grasp her words. He knew they were going to haunt him till death, he couldn''t even fathom that Zohan would do this to Mushk. A Husband will do this to his wife, her each painful sob, each painful word, was stuck in his mind. He couldn''t believe that Zohan....raped his own wife. His jaw clenched in anger, if he would''ve known about this before, he would''ve killed that piece of shit then and there. His fists loosen when he feels a tiny hand opening it and holding it tightly. He looks down to see Mujtaba standing there, teary eyed looking at his aunt who was finally, after a long time sleeping peacefully in Yasmin''sp, as she continues to caress her hair. Irtaza sits on his knee and holds Mujtaba''s hand who was looking down, tears dripping from his eyes. "What''s wrong champ?" Irtaza softly asks Mujtaba, wiping his tears simultaneously. "Dad always told me to protect mom and aunt, uncle. Dad must be so disappointed in me." Mujtaba whispers to him. "Who said you didn''t protect your aunt? You ced the letters right? Look, I saw them and here you all are, safe! So you saved her baby. Now cheer up and go to Hana aunt, she is waiting for you." motioning Hana to take him inside, he turns towards his mother. Yasmin gestures to his son toe closer, Irtaza moves and bends down towards his mother who whispers something in his ears making his eyes widen. "Come on now, take her to Hana''s room, we can''t disturb her sleep now, can we?" Yasmin tells her son, looking at him smugly who was still trying toprehend his mothers whisper. Shaking his head, he moves a little closer and easily picks her up, in his safe arms which has always promised protection, love and security, all the things Mushk craved for. She lightly stirs in his arms making him stop wherever he was. He stood still like a statue, not moving an inch, making his mother giggle at his son''s cuteness. Seeing her gettingfortable in his arms, a small smile crept up his face and he moved towards Hana''s room. cing her on bed, He covers her with a duvet and keeps her hand on her stomach. He notices the red and purple markings on her hand, but it was not marking, it was a bruise. Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Chapter Forty Three He notices the red and purple markings on her hand, but it was not marking, it was a bruise. A proof that she fought a battle. Angry tears welled up in his eyes making his eyes turn red, and why won''t they, it was the love of his life lying on bed, almost looking lifeless. He sits on his knees taking hold of her hand and kissing it, his tears drop on her hands. He has always loved this strong girl, but due to one mistake, he wasn''t able to call her his, and he very well knew who was responsible for it. Not able to resist, he gets up and sits beside her, bending down and kissing her forehead, lingering there for a minute. He moves back and joins their foreheads, carefully looking at her sunken cheekbones, dark bags under those precious eyes which were once filled with naughtiness, were now filled with pain, only pain. Giving her onest look,he moves back and gets up and leaves the room. His veins popping, fists tightly clenched, his chest heaving up and down in anger, he went towards the person who was responsible for their fate. ~~ Zohan was in his living room angrily yelling and throwing things here and there, everything was destroyed, all those things he lovingly set up for his Mushk were destroyed. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. "I''ll kill that Mushk...How dare she..?" Zohan yells angrily, taking a swig of his alcohol. "Calm down Zohan, you''ve no other choice to divorce her, or else she will grab you to court, and whether rich or not, you''ll not get bail like you got today because domestic violence is a non bail case." Zohan''s friend tells him, more like his enemy who was responsible for all the ruckus in his life. He gave all wrong advises to Zohan, which he blindly followed and was now suffering. "That little bitch thinks she can escape me? Now see what I''ll do. You''ve got the custody papers ready right?" Zohan asks his friend who smirks at him. "Yuppp..along with your divorce papers." He tells him, taking a blow of his cigarette. "Good!" Muttering ast word, he leaves from there, kicking the ball away. Irtaza went berserk as soon as he entered the study, he threw themp breaking it into pieces and throwing everything down from the table, while Yasmin tried to stop him and his father stood up in a corner watching his son with teary eyes full of guilt, as Irtaza muttered only one sentence. "This is all your fault." "This is all your fault dad, All yours" Irtaza screams at his dad, breaking down in front of his parents. While Hussain stood still, emotionless, but his eyes held guilt, immense guilt. Yasmin sits in front of his son, taking him in her arms. Both the mother son duo weeps in each other''s embrace. "Look mom, what happened to Mushk, and it''s all because of you!" Irtaza yells at the end, pointing at his father who does not meet his eyes. Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Chapter Forty Four "Look mom, what happened to Mushk, and it''s all because of you!" Irtaza yells at the end, pointing at his father who does not meet his eyes. "Only if you weren''t so blind to your so called people, Mushk wouldn''t have faced this today." Irtaza painfully whispers, still in his mothers arms, who was wiping his son''s tears. A man only cries in front of two women in his life, his mother and his wife, and one shouldn''t be ashamed of pouring his feelings out. No matter how old a person, he will always find sce in his women''s arms, be it his mother or his wife. Slowly getting up, he leaves the study, giving onest using look to his father. Hussain was about to say something to his wife, when she motions him to stop. "Whatever happens Hussain, I will never forget what you did to my son." Saying this, she too leaves the room leaving Hussain alone to drown in a pool of guilt. It was morning, the atmosphere was gloomy in the house. It was dead quiet, everyone was at the table waiting for Mushk and Hana to show up, who went to get her. Soon soft footsteps were heard and Irtaza looked up to see Mushking down, in a light green knee length shirt with cream cigarette pants, a veil sat gracefully on her head, yet one look on her face, all the anger rushed back like a force of wind. He hisses and looks at the little munchkin on hisp who bit his finger, trying to gain his attention back and gave him a toothless grin, then turns to look at Mushk giving her a grumpy look, as ifining that she is taking his attention. Irtaza chuckles at the baby and kisses his head, feeling satisfied, Murtuza leans back resting himself C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. on Irtaza''s chest, as if it was a soft sofa, making him softlyugh at the baby. A small screech makes him look up to see Mushk pulling up a chair in front of him and sitting down, Mujtaba immediately runs to his aunt and sits beside her making Mushk smile at the little boy. Awkward. It was pure awkward for everyone, when Mushk decided to break this atmosphere. "Aunt.... I''m... Thinking about moving back to our house.. " Mushk softly tells Yasmin. "Why? Isn¡¯t this your home? Aren¡¯t we your people?" Yasmin was offended by her words. "No aunt, you are getting me wrong. It''s just that I''m missing the ce." Mushk immediately shakes her head, not wanting to disappoint thedy who did so much for her. "Okay then, no problem, you can go there in the evening with Hana and Irtaza, spend a little time there and thene back till night. I want to see you all here by then." Yasmin strictly tells her, leaving no space for any arguments. Mushk nods her head and continues her breakfast, but Irtaza''s appetite was long gone seeing Mushk in front of him, though the little munchkin in hisp didn''t allowed his uncle to look anyone other than him. Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Chapter Forty Five Mushk nods her head and continues her breakfast, but Irtaza''s appetite was long gone seeing Mushk in front of him, though the little munchkin in hisp didn''t allowed his uncle to look anyone other than him. In the evening, Mushk, Irtaza and Hana along with kids enter the house, which is nowpletely covered in dust. Feeling nostalgic, Mushk touches the dust covered walls and then looks at her hand which now had dust in them, suddenly a small hand appears and cleans the dust from her fingers, she looks down and smiles seeing her nephew intently cleaning the dust, with his tongue poking out as if it was a really big task. "What are you doing?" Mushk chuckles at Mujtaba, making him stop and look at her confusedly. "I was cleaning your hand, Irtaza uncle told me that your hands don¡¯t look good with dust, so he handed me this handkerchief to clean your hands." Mujtaba drops the bomb on Mushk scratching her From N?velDrama.Org. scalp. Irtaza witnesses all this from behind, face palms himself hearing his words, Murtuza frowns at him seeing his palm covering his face. He tries to remove Irtaza''s big hand from his face with his small once and pouts, when he wasn''t sessful, slowly leaning he bites his hand making Irtaza yelp and immediately move his hand. He looks at Murtuza who was giving his most innocent smile, making him yfully re at the baby, who immediately hides his head in his shoulder. Mushk was about to ask Irtaza about what Mujtaba said but stops seeing their bonding, which makes her internally swoon at them. Though Murtuza didn''t look like Irtaza, he could be surely mistaken as her son, considering their same green eyes and natural auburn hair. They all enjoyed their family time peacefully, forgetting all the problems for once. Mujtaba clumsily caught the moment on camera where Murtuza pulled Hana''s hair who was teasing him, trying to take him away from Irtaza, His little grip was so strong that Hana screeched like a Banshee, while Murtuza gave her grumpy ,disapproving look. Everyoneughed, when Yasmin came running over, when she heard a scream. "Children, you should all visit the hospital to see Mustafa and Maham, Mujtaba told me that day that... " Yasmin trails of seeing sadness in Mushk eyes. Grasping Yasmin''s words, Mushk immediately gets up. "Please aunt, I really want to see my brother. I don''t know how I spent 5 months without seeing him." Mushk sadly whispers to Yasmin, holding her hand. "Why not child! You should all go to the hospital. Till then I¡¯ll prepare the dinner and don¡¯t you dare to eat anything from outside." Warning them, she sauntered over to the main door leaving the house. Everyone exits the house, with Irtaza locking it in the end. All of them gathered in his car and they were on the roads of Karachi, on their way to Agha University hospital. Entering the cold room, Mushk shudders feeling so cold and no, she wasn''t feeling cold due to the air conditioner. Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Chapter Forty Six Entering the cold room, Mushk shudders feeling so cold and no, she wasn''t feeling cold due to the air conditioner. There was no warmth in this room, the kind of warmth which we all crave when we are lonely. Her sister inw was still the same, her face still swollen and her right hand was still stered. While her brother did show some improvement, one can clearly tell he had improved a lot after seeing the color on his face, while most of the scratches and gashes were fading. Suppressing a sob, she sits near her brother, holding his hand in a tight grip. She didn''t have the courage to repeat all those things Zohan did to her. She was lost,pletely and utterly lost. Her life was at a point where nothing was clear, there was no way for her to walk away from this fog surrounding her, not knowing that a light was about to enter, helping her to escape the fog. Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. "I missed you so so much, don''t you miss me? Why won''t you get up and see what happened to me? Mustafa please get up and help your sister, I need you so much. Only you can help me out of my misery dad." Mushk slowly whispers to him, kissing his hand. Although everything was still audible to Irtaza who was standing behind her along with Hana. Mushk always teased Mustafa to no end,calling him dad sometimes. Though she only said it for fun, but it came from the depth of her heart. It has always been Mustafa whom she considered as her father, she only saw her dad in pictures and both the siblings shared his auburn hair and green eyes from their mother. Mustafa would always pretend to be offended whenever she called him dad, but inside he knew she would always be his first child. "Wake up soon, please!" Mushk gets up and kisses his forehead. She moves towards her sister inw. Worry shes through her eyes seeing her condition. "Why isn''t she healing? What did the doctor say?",Mushk asks to the brother sister duo holding her sister inw¡¯s arm. "She is healing but very slowly, but the good news is that she isn''t critical anymore." They turn towards the voice and see the doctor standing there. "And about your brother, thanks to the lord, he is improving a lot. He might wake up soon with your efforts." The doctor softly smiles at them. Mushk''s happiness knew no bounds, she was on her toes ready to jump her heart out. The doctor turns to leave but Mushk stops him. "Uh...I''m the immediate family of my brother and I''ve the rights to stop anyone from visiting my family right?" Mushk nervously asks the doctor who looks at her confused but slowly nods his head motioning a yes, while Hana and Irtaza share a knowing nce. "I want you to stop Mr Zohan visiting here and if he forces, I won''t hesitate to apply a restraining order against him." Mushk confidently tells him. Chapter 47 Chapter 47 Chapter Forty Seven "I want you to stop Mr Zohan visiting here and if he forces, I won''t hesitate to apply a restraining order against him." ,Mushk confidently tells him. "He is nobody to my brother and I won''t hesitate toin against the person who epts his bribe, I hope you got me." Mushk firmly tells him ,making the doctor gulp. He mutters a low yes and runs away from there. "Woah!! Girllllll... You totally nailed it." Hana shrieks loudly making everyone cringe, and side hugs Mushk. Irtaza slowly rubs his ears while Mujtaba puts finger in his ears blocking her loud voice. A nurse who was noting down their vitals turns towards Hana, giving her a sharp re and motions her to keep quiet to which Hana immediately shuts up noticing her deadly re and keeps her index finger on her lips making everyone chuckle at her cuteness. Soon they were back home and upon entering, they found a worried Yasmin pacing here and there, while Hussain sat on a sofa holding his head in his hands. All of them worriedly entered with Mujtaba directly going inside holding Murtuza in his arms. "What happened mom? Why do you look so disturbed?" Irtaza worriedly asks her holding her arm. ¡°Actually... " Yasmin trails off not knowing what to say when Hussainpletes the sentence. "Zohan sent a divorce notice." making everyone shock except one, who sighed in relief she didn''t knew Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. he would let her go so easily. "What¡¯s there to be so worked up in this? It¡¯s a good thing that he sent it himself, I was about to file for divorce anyway by myself¡­" Hussain interrupts her. "That''s not it child.." Hussain slowly whispers when his wifepletes his words. "There is also a custody notice. " And that''s when Mushk''s whole world copsed. "Wha..... What-t do you mean... by custody notice?" Mushk stammers and takes a step back, her back colliding with Irtaza''s chest. He holds her arms stabilizing her stumbling form, Mushk was too shocked to even feel anything, while Irtaza felt his heart would burst out, seeing the pain and agony in her eyes. "And... There is also a letter for you..." Yasmin hesitates toplete when Irtaza curtly asks her. "What is it mom?" Irtaza''s deep eyes boring into his mothers worried ones. "From Zohan! It seems he is trying to bargain, here!" Yasmin hands the letter to a worried Mushk whose eyes held tears but were refusing to fall. Reading the letter she stood still, too stupefied to feel anything. "What does he want Mushk?" Yasmin takes a step towards her, making Irtaza automatically back off from Mushk. Mushk looks in her aunt''s eyes, worry and tense were the emotions present in her onyx eyes. "Aunt.... " She trails off, looking helplessly at her. "Tell us Mushk! What is he saying?" Yasmin holds her hand worriedly, looking at her. "He...he..wa-wants me toe back aunt." Mushk slowly whispers. Clearly afraid, As if they will force her to go back for the sake of kids. Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Chapter Forty Eight "He...he..wa-wants me toe back aunt." Mushk slowly whispers. Clearly afraid, As if they will force From N?velDrama.Org. her to go back for the sake of kids. "He told me that he will take the case back if I return to him. I knew, it was too good to be true when he let me go so easily." Mushk tearfully whispers looking down. "Hell freezes over before we let you go there." Mushk hears a deep voice behind her and turns to see Irtaza standing there. His jaw clenched in anger and fist tightened, as if ready to go and punch the living lights out of Zohan. Irtaza knew what she was feeling, she was scared that they would force her to go back. "I''m sure there will be a way, why don''t youe and sit?" Yasmin softly wipes Mushk¡¯s sweating forehead with her scarf. "No aunt, didn''t you hear what he said? I..I think... I shoul-" Mushk was about to say when Irtaza¡¯s loud voice intervened. "Are you out of your mind? You think I- we will let you go back to that piece of shit?" Irtaza angrily tells her to make her cover back in fear. Seeing her taking steps back from him, he calms down and guilt washes over him. "Irtaza!." Hussain warns him. "I¡¯ll not let this happen¡± muttering, he strode towards the main door making all of them tense. Hussain hurriedly goes to stop him. "Irtaza don''t do anything stupid, we will solve this matter soon." Hussain holds his arm, trying to calm his son down. "You think you''ll be able to solve it? You''re responsible for this and don''t interfere in her matter, I''ll personally handle it." Irtaza slowly whispers to him, jerking his fathers hand, he leaves the house while Hussain keeps looking at his retreating back, longingly. ~~ Zohan was sitting in his living room, feet perched on the coffee table. His father was standing there, pinching his nose bridge, tensed. "What the hell did you do Zohan? What am I hearing?" His father was yelling while he was skillfully ignoring him, throwing the ball on the wall and catching it. Frustrated at his son''sck of interest, he throws the vase down and stands in front of his son, making him stop. "Tsk tsk dad..... That was Mushk¡¯s favourite." Zohan smilingly tells his dad, his father for a split of second was shocked seeing his son, his smile wasn''t out of happiness. It was a sadistic one.Which scared him to the end. Clutching his cor he pulled his son up who was still smirking. "I asked you something Zohan? What did you do!? Why the fuck in the world did you send divorce papers to Mushk along with the custody?" He yells at his son. "How do you know?" Zohan careless asks his father, jerking him away. "You think I don''t know anything? All these luxuries you''re living in, all these gold and glitters, everything is under my control. Obviously I''lle to know about it." He yells at his son, brushing his hand through his hair. Chapter 49 Chapter 49 Chapter Forty Nine "You think I don''t know anything? All these luxuries you''re living in, all these gold and glitters, everything is under my control. Obviously I''lle to know about it." He yells at his son, brushing his hand through his hair. "Tch, I almost forgot about all those good for nothingwyers of yours." Zohan tsks at his father. "Zohan what''s wrong with you? You were never like this, What changed?" His father helplessly asks him who smirks at him and then painfully looks at his father. "It''s all your fault dad, all yours. If you hadn''tmitted that sin, then Mushk would''ve been still with me."Zohan painfully whispers. "What are you saying? What have I done?" His father curiously asks him. "Think think." Muttering, Zohan leaves the room while his mother stood at a corner smirking at her sessful n. A knock resonated in the almost empty house, Mushk opens the door to see Zohan standing there. Shocked, she steps back and tries to close the door ,when he pushes it and steps inside. "Wha-what are you d-doing here?" Mushk stutters, clearly afraid of him. "I...I.. I am I''m so sorry Mushk, I know I shouldn''t have done all those things... But.. I did.. and I''m sorry." Zohan pleads. "Leave Zohan." Mushk whispers to him looking here and there, to see if anyone wille and help. Mushk was speechless when all of a sudden Zohan sits on his knees in front of her. "Mushk please forgive me, I know I hurt you a lot , please let me make it up for you. Please Mushk! Everyone deserves a chance." Zohan tearfully whispers looking at her. Her eyes soften, seeing a man crying in front of her, she sits in front of him and takes him in a hug making Zohan genuinely smile. "I forgive you." Mushk whispers in his eyes. Irtaza jerks up from the bed gasping for air. This was the worst nightmare so far he had in his whole life, he couldn''t even imagine Mushk in Zohan''s arms again. He let her go once and regretted and now, no one could stop him from getting her. He hurriedly gets up, wearing his slipper and dashes towards the guest room where Mushk was N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. sleeping with kids. Irtaza was well aware that this isn''t the appropriate time for him to go to her room, but he couldn''t control himself and her inner self was also rooting on checking upon her once. Slowly opening the door he peeps to see Murtuza and Mujtaba fast asleep, while Mushk was no where near them, making his heart race. He was about to enter the room when he heard someone softly crying. Stealthily he enters the room, but still stood near the door and there, on the corner of the room was Mushk, sitting on the prayer mat. Her hands cupped and raised in front of the one and only, she sat there wrapped in an off white scarf. Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Chapter Fifty For Irtaza, the time stopped then and there itself, she was looking no less than beauty, even in this messed up condition, moonlight slightly falling on her flushed face, made her look like an epitome of beauty for him. Not trusting himself anymore and mentally cursing himself foring here at this time, when no one was present at home, he steps back to leave but stops seeing something. Irtaza''s eyes widen seeing a packed suitcase lying near the bed, he fumes in anger. Mushk gets up after a good session with her creator. She folds the prayer mat and turns to see Irtaza standing near the door, but what scared her the most was, his eyes were on her packed suitcase. Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. She knew he was angry, he technically warned her in front of everyone to not even think about going back to Zohan. Irtaza averts his eyes to Mushk who was standing there nervously, fidgeting with her fingers. Keeping the door wide open, he switches on the lights and takes steps towards her. "What is this Mushk?" Irtaza grits his teeth in anger. ¡°Ac.. actually..." Mushk stammers, clearly intimidated by his figure. "What Mushk?! I think I clearly told you something, didn''t I?" Irtaza curtly asks her, trying his best to keep his hands to himself,when all he wanted was to take her in his arms and run away from this cruel world. "Please try to understand, I had no choice." Mushk was cut off by Irtaza''s loud voice. "You have a choice, but you''re not ready to think anything other than an easiest solution." He yells at her, making her flinch and step back. He softens seeing her so afraid of him. "So-sorry... That was uncalled for." He apologizes for yelling at her, who awkwardly nods her head at him. "I''ve got a n Mushk, just please cooperate with me." Irtaza helplessly tells her. "What is it?" If it wasn''t so quiet in the house, Irtaza was sure that he wouldn''t have been able to hear what she just said. Smiling at her, he motions her toe outside. Following him, Mushk settles on a chair far away from him. "I know I''ve no right to interfere or do anything but please believe me on this." Irtaza literally pleads to her nodding her head. "Sign the divorce papers." Taking a deep breath, he slowly whispers. Baffled at his words, she looks up. "Are you out of your mind? Do you even know what he will do.. " Mushk loudly yells at him ,but was once again stopped by his interruption. "I know what he said okay? Can''t you see he is ying with you? He is trying to get you back through those innocent kids, it''s about time that we trap him in his own game, just trust me Mushk ,please." Irtaza helplessly whispers at the end. Mushk was in deep thinking, when Yasmin along with Hana and Hussain entered the house. Chapter 51 Chapter 51 Chapter Fifty One Mushk was in deep thinking, when Yasmin along with Hana and Hussain entered the house. They N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. confusedly looked at the duo, while Irtaza stood at a corner of the room Mushk sat on the dining table. "What happened?" Yasmin breaks the awkward air and asks him, Irtaza sighs and stands straight. "I have a n... Mom." Irtaza tells Yasmin who nods at him urging to continue. "We all know Zohan is again trying to trap Mushk, so I thought to trap him in his own web. I told Mushk to sign the divorce papers." Hisst words make everyone still. "But after that?... What will happen? We all know he has the higher chances to win the kids custody." Yasmin worriedly asks his son who was too calm for the situation. "Mom, till her divorce period, she can''t leave the house, after filing for divorce the court hearing for custody case will be after her divorce period, that will be 4 months and 10 days, Mustafa is having a speedy recovery who knows he might get up in these 4 months?" Irtaza''s n did have an impact on them, when Mushk broke the silence. "What if.. Mustafa doesn''t wake up in those months? What will I do then? I can''t take such a big risk." Tears on the verge of falling ,Mushk whispers to them. "She''s also right Irtaza, what will we do then?" Yasmin asks his son. "I''ve a back up n for that too mom." Irtaza slyly tells them. "What is it?" Mushk asks him, hope shining in her eyes. For the first time in these months, he saw something lighting up in her eyes, making him look at her with googly eyes. Hees out of his trance ,when his mother hits him and gives a look stating "I''ll-chop-your-head-if- you-say-something-wrong-right-now". Gulping at his mother, he averts his eyes and looks down. "About that... I can''t tell that I''m sorry, but please trust me. " Irtaza rushes his sentence. "But..." Yasmin protests but Irtaza holds her hands. "Mom please, I''m your son don''t you know me? Please just trust me on this and of all people, you very well know that I''ll never ever try to ruin Mushk¡¯s life at any costs." Irtaza pleads her mother looking in her eyes. Yasmin smiles at his son, and kisses his forehead. "Mushk,e with me child. It''s been so long since we had a nice chat." Yasmin motions to Mushk who follows her to the living room. Settling down on the sofa ,Yasmin takes her hands in hers and adoringly looks at her. "Do you trust your mother enough to let her take this decision?" ,Yasmin softly asks her. Mushk, without even hesitating once, bobs her head up and down, making her chuckle. "Then trust me when I say Irtaza isn''t wrong. He is ready to take up the me if anything goes wrong and when you trust me, trust my son too. I know him very well, he won''t let us down and I''m sure whatever trick he has up his sleeves, it''s going to work hundred percent." Yasmin exins to her and sits eagerly, waiting for Mushk¡¯s reaction. Chapter 52 Chapter 52 Chapter Fifty Two "Then trust me when I say Irtaza isn''t wrong. He is ready to take up the me if anything goes wrong Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. and when you trust me, trust my son too. I know him very well, he won''t let us down and I''m sure whatever trick he has up his sleeves, it''s going to work hundred percent." Yasmin exins to her and sits eagerly, waiting for Mushk¡¯s reaction. "So what do you think? I shall take the risk and sign the papers?" Mushk asks Yasmin who holds her chin and motions a no. "You''re just signing the papers, Irtaza will be taking the risk. Atst, it''s your life child, even I can''t force you to make any decision." Yasmin whispers to her, her hand dropping from her chin. "When you call yourself my mother, then why do you speak this way¡­" Mushkins in a low voice making Yasminugh. "Thest decision is yours, do what you think is better. But remember, its now or never." Yasmin firmly tells her. Mushk was in deep thoughts, while Yasmin was literally on the edge, waiting for her answer. And she was on cloud nine when Mushk nodded her head in yes. Taking a breath of relief Yasmin hugs her. Irtaza was in his study with Yasmin and Hussain. "I know you were not ready to tell anything in front of her, but what did you n? What if Mustafa actually doesn''t get up?" Hussain asks his son who as usual gave a nk look to him. "There is no way I''ll let Zohan win, just trust me on this mom. Unlike someone, I don''t give false hopes and promises." Irtaza indirectly taunts Hussain at the end and leaves the study. "Trust our son on this Hussain, and who knows, he will also get his Mushk back and maybe he''ll forgive you." Yasmin''s heart breaks seeing the father son duo like this, just because one vile woman. "Even if he forgives me, will god forgive me? I''vemitted a sin." Hussain closes his eyes in pain while Yasmin hugs her husband, trying to lessen his pain physically. It was early morning, when Mushk closed the pens cap, after signing the papers which can either get her freedom orpletely destroy her. She was going towards the kitchen, when Irtaza came downstairs, looking tired as hell and a crying Ibrahim in his arms. Mushk frowns and moves towards him, Irtaza stops seeing her in front. "What''s wrong?" Mushk worriedly asks him. " Uh.. I think he is suffering from a cold, he was ufortable sincest night." Irtaza tells her patting Ibrahim¡¯s back who was curiously looking at Mushk. "Here, give him to me. I''m sure you''re gettingte." Mushk politely asks him. "No no.. It''s okay I''ll hand him to Hana..." Irtaza stops when he sees Ibrahim leaning towards Mushk. "It''s no big deal." Mushk softly smiles at him and takes Ibrahim from him. Slowly bouncing him, she leaves from there, while Irtaza kept looking at her back with a small smile. Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Chapter Fifty Three Slowly bouncing him, she leaves from there, while Irtaza kept looking at her back with a small smile. ~~ "How fucking dare she?" Zohan angrily yells ,throwing the ss on the wall. "The guts she has! She signed the papers, trying to y with me." Zohan heaves angrily. "This is a mutual agreement Mr Zohan and you filed it, so you won''t be able to fight in court." Hiswyer tells him, holding the papers he just received. Zohan takes a deep breath and settles down on the chair. "Submit the papers, I know she wille running to me when I get those brats custody." Zohan smirks at him, pouring another ss of whiskey. Thewyer nods his head and gets up and goes to leave. "And make sure we win the case, or else I won''t spare you." Zohan tells thewyer, making him gulp. "You wait and watch Mushk, I thought to have mercy on you, but look now what I''ll do." Zohan evilly tells to himself, while his best friend stood behind him, supporting his every satanic move. ~~ Hana was ying with Murtuza and Mujtaba, while Mushk sat on the sofa, with a sick Ibrahim sitting beside her, busy with his toys. Murtuza saw how Mushk was fussing over Ibrahim making him frown, crawling towards her, he held her leg and stood up making her smile at him and caress his hair and then turned towards Ibrahim, who was busy breaking his toy car. Murtuza whined at theck of attention and was tugging at her dress. "Mamma... " Murtuza whined again making everyone still, including Mujtaba. Mushk looked at him, her nephew who just called her mama, she was happy but felt uneasy too, it was as if she was snatching Maham''s right. "What did you say?" Mushk whispers holding him in her arms. The kid frowns and holds her cheeks with his tiny chubby hands. "My mama." The 9 month old boy grumpily replied back, looking at Ibrahim in a disappointing gaze. As if he really was disappointed at Ibrahim for thinking Mushk was his mother. Ibrahim ,who was still clueless to all this, was looking here and there while Mujtaba and Hana were stillprehending the situation, when another bomb was sted on them. "Mama?.." Ibrahim questions, looking towards Mushk, who is still hearing his words. Murtuza was an exceptional case while Ibrahim was not, it was pure awkward for her to even imagine herself as Irtaza''s child¡¯s mother. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. "What did he just called you?" Hana whispers to Mushk, clearly shocked by Ibrahim¡¯s words while Mujtaba kept looking at her aunt and then Ibrahim. "Mama..?" Ibrahim once again questioned loudly, making Murtuza screech. "Myy mamaaa!" Murtuza yelled and hid Mushk¡¯s face in his chest, ring at Ibrahim who didn''t reply to him back. It was shock after shock for Mushk, though the shock was soon reced by amusement when Murtaza yelled, that kid was he protective of his family. Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Chapter Fifty Four It was shock after shock for Mushk, though the shock was soon reced by amusement when Murtaza yelled, that kid was he protective of his family. Soon the shock was long forgotten and all of them were indulged in teasing Murtuza ,who was ready to kill anyone who even touched Mushk, and Hana could never let this chance go of teasing him. All thismotion didn''t go unnoticed by one person who stood near the door, her eyes filled with tears and adoration looking at her family, Taking a deep breath Yasmin knew what she had to do now. "What is your n Irtaza? At least tell your mother." Yasmin desperately asks his son, who was getting ready to go and hand over the signed papers, Zohan was already informed that Mushk had signed the papers. "Trust me mom, I can''t reveal it now." Irtaza replies, cuffing his links. "Oh yes, now when your so grown up ,why will you tell everything to your mother?" Yasmin emotionally ckmails Irtaza, who chuckles at his mothers antics. "Mom, I''ll tell you when the timees. Please trust me." Irtaza holds her shoulders. Yasmin sighs, and nods looking at his son. ~~ 4months passed, Mushk and Zohan were officially divorced. Lot of things have changed in these past 4 months. Mushk being in her divorce period, wasn''t allowed toe in front of Hussain or Irtaza, to which she decided to shift to her own house, where Hana apanied her. Murtuza kept calling her mama, while everyone tried teaching him aunt, but he was hell bent on calling her mama, instead he started calling Hana aunt and Ibrahim too caught on Murtaza¡¯s words and soon, he too started calling Mushk mamma. Which was awkward for her in beginning ,but soon she got used to it, Irtaza was shocked when one night when his son was crying and kept calling mama, That''s when Yasmin told him everything and they dropped Ibrahim at her housete at night. Today being the 10th day, marks the end of Mushk¡¯s divorce period, to which she finally took a breath of relief. She could feel the happinessing her way, she kept walking towards her aunt¡¯s house, while Murtuza and Mujtaba kept running and ying. Murtaza¡¯s development was slow, he started walking when he was about 10 months, Mushk cried when Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. she learnt how slow his growth was because of not being able to drink his mothers milk. Ringing the bell, the trio stood on the threshold, waiting for someone to open the door, Mushk was anxious. Tomorrow was the first court hearing and his brother wasn''t still up, though he showed tremendous improvement, he was yet to wake up. Soon the door was opened by Irtaza ,who held a now bubbly Ibrahim in his arms. 4months and 10 dayster, the girl he loved so much was standing in front of him. And finally her eyes didn''t hold pain or helplessness, her once sunken cheeks were now full and rosy. Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Chapter Fifty Five 4months and 10 dayster, the girl he loved so much was standing in front of him. And finally her eyes didn''t hold pain or helplessness, her once sunken cheeks were now full and rosy. It was as if ,these 4 months she was on a self care vacation. She was finally the old Mushk. "Hello!" Her slow, soft whisper brought him back from hisnd and he softly replied and looked down when he felt someone tugging his pants. There stood the ever still toothless Murtaza, with only a few teeth here and there. Chuckling at him, he takes him in his arms and gets inside with Mushk following him. Mushk hurriedly goes to her aunt, too worried to even care about anything else. "What am I gonna do? 4 months have passed but Mustafa hasn¡¯t even lifted a finger." Mushk sobs, "Trust Irtaza, Mushk. I know he has something up his sleeve." Yasmin''s consoles Mushk. "How much time more? Tomorrow is the hearing and-.... " Mushk was interrupted by Irtaza who stood near the door, hearing each and every word. "Marry me!." Irtaza curtly tells her, making her jaw drop at his insane order. ¡°Wha...what did you just.. " Mushk trails off, baffled over his words. "Yes! You heard me, marry me so that way Zohan will never win the case." He briefly tells her ncing at his mother who wasn''t able to hide her excitement. Amusement shone in his eyes seeing his mother so excited, as if she will start jumping. "But there is no time.. Mushk was intervened by Irtaza once again, who was too eager to get married. "Think about it Mushk, there is no other option, I''ll extend the date of hearing by next week." He politely tells her and turns to leave. "Oh!.... And I''m nothing like Zohan." He tells her without turning and leaves the room. Yasmin grabs this chance for a pep talk and holds her arm, motioning her towards the bed they both sit N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. down. "I know what you''ve been through Mushk, and trust me when I say, there is no better man for you out there other than my son. I know whatever happened has been very traumatic for you." Yasmin gently tells her. "But aunt.. I-I can''t..", Mushk stammers, she knew there is no reason to say no, she just didn''t want to get tied again due to Circumstances. "It''s okay if you don''t trust Irtaza, but trust my upbringing child. He will never ever do those things what Zohan did. I would kill him myself if he eveny a hand on you. For me, you will alwayse first." Yasmin firmly tells her and expectantly looks at Mushk ,who was in deep thinking. Banquet was booked for their wedding and it was beautifully set up with fairy lights and white roses with red ones, happiness was finally making it''s way on their door. Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Chapter Fifty Six Banquet was booked for their wedding and it was beautifully set up with fairy lights and white roses with red ones, happiness was finally making it''s way on their door. Irtaza was sitting on the sofa, waiting. He was eager to see his bride, his Mushk. Finally after all those trials and tribtions, he got her forever and he knew how to cherish her. He wasn''t a fool to let her go like Zohan did. The vows was done an hour ago, Mushk was getting ready to hold her husband''s hand. "Her husband" The word rang in her mind again and again. She was scared after her first marriage, which went down the drain. She was really scared to hand herself again to a man. But what she didn''t knew, that this man would do anything to bring a smile on her face. He has always had only one girl in his heart and mind and finally they were tied in the purest bond of the whole world. d in her mothers wedding dress, she was overwhelmed with the rush of emotions present in her heart. Wearing a blood red, deep maroon velvet dress with golden heavy traditional work, she was looking ethereal! The color contrasted deeply against her pale skin and Auburn hair. A headpiece was ced on her forehead, with a mix of red golden and ck shade on her eyelids, her nose and cheek bones were dusted with gold highlighter. Her cheeks were already red, with everyone gushing around her. Plump lips were painted blood red, her swan-like neck had a choker, which was encrusted with pearls and rubies, with a sevenyer ne apanying it. Her hands were filled with henna which now had a maroon color, her long slender fingers had rings, beautifying her hands more. Overall she looked regal! With maroon everywhere she looked the perfect Asian bride, the one which every man would kill to have. Descending down the stairs with help of Hana and her tiny little nephews Mujtaba and Murtuza, who shockingly was with her and not with Irtaza for the first time. They slowly moved towards the stage, lifting her long heavy skirt, she stepped on the stage when a hand appeared in her vision to help her. She looks up to see her husband standing there, looking magnificent. Irtaza forwards his hand, to help hisdy looking at her. All dolled up for him, she was looking like a deity descended on the earth only for him. His eyes, for the first time held a twinkle. Everyone could see how happy he was, holding her hand in his. As soon as his hand enclosed her, a sense of security and warmth rang through her. These hands, this man standing in front her ,has promised to protect her with his life as soon as he C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. said ¡®I ept'' Both of them settle down, Irtaza still holding her hand. Hana wiggles her brows at Mushk, pointing at their joint hands, Mushk was astonished hearing his chuckle on Hana''s teasing. Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Chapter Fifty Seven Both of them settle down, Irtaza still holding her hand. Hana wiggles her brows at Mushk, pointing at their joint hands, Mushk was astonished hearing his chuckle on Hana''s teasing. She thought he wouldn''t like that, but here he was. Completely whipped! "Loosen up!" Irtaza whispers in her ears, noticing her stiff posture. Mushk just keeps looking at his hands, which were holding hers. It was a beautiful vision, his rough hands holding her soft ones, firm yet delicate. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. ?It was as if his roughness was protecting her softness.? Ibrahim runs towards her and collides with her knees, telling her to pick him. Mushk smiles at him and picks him, to which Irtaza reluctantly leaves her hand. It wasn''t even an hour to their wedding and his son already took her attention. Irtaza was looking at his son, his eyes yfully narrowed at him. Ibrahim stuck his tongue out and hugged Mushk. Her jewelry and shimmery dress attract the baby. The guests were gone for a buffet, yet Ibrahim and Murtuza were still with them. A tired sigh left Mushk''s mouth and she leaned back squirming in her ce, as Ibrahim still wasn''t ready to let her go. Taking a fussy Ibrahim from herp, he moves his hand towards her hair and slowly pulls down the veil till her shoulders. Mushk was speechless at his actions. "Sitfortably no one is here" Irtaza whispers to her, who immediately looks down. Her cheeks red! A whileter, Irtaza heard a small whisper. "Thank you!" ,Mushk slowly whispers to him who nods his head in reply, a small smile appears on his face. Soon Hana came running like a bull, with a waiter following them with trays in his hands. She stops in front of them, giving them a big smile, still huffing and puffing due to all that running. She was aic sight, the waiter or so she assumed was stifling hisugh seeing her flushed state, and the lunatic smile with her heavy skirt in her small fist, she was looking like a 4 year old child. "Ie bearing food." Hana sings and moves towards them, taking Ibrahim in her arms. "You waiter! set the food for them" Hana turns towards the waiter and orders him making Irtaza raises his eyebrows at her. "Wait... Who told you he is our waiter?" Irtaza questions Hana, who turns towards him starting her head. "What is the need for anyone to say? His dressing says it all ." Hana chirped. Irtaza, who was amused at his sister''s antics, gets up and goes to his friend. "I told you not to wear that stupid bow-tie, you''re indeed looking like a waiter." Irtaza chuckles at his friend while Hana''s eyes widen realizing the blunder she justmitted. Hana immediately hides behind her brother, trying to shield herself from his death re. "Its okay bro! He is your friend so he is supposed to help in your wedding." All of sudden Hana gains her confidence back and tells them. Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Chapter Fifty Eight "Its okay bro! He is your friend so he is supposed to help in your wedding." All of sudden Hana gains her confidence back and tells them. Ahad opens his mouth to say something when Hana scrunches her nose at him and runs from there. Irtazaughs at his sister''s antics and pats Ahad''s back and takes the tray from him, motioning him to leave. He turns and moves towards his wife, who was still seated on the sofa. cing the food on the center table he softly nods her to start. ~~ The ck gates were opened, and the cars swiftly entered the driveway stopping with a screech. Everyone got down, dead tired due to the function. Irtaza gets down from the driving seat and jogs towards the passenger to help a struggling Mushk. Holding her tiny hands in his big ones, he easily helps her to get out. All of them entered and Mushk was directly taken to Irtaza''s room.The kids were asleep and here, C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Yasmin was trying her best to exin to Irtaza about Mushk''s fears, indirectly telling him not to force her for anything. Though Irtaza was aware of what happened, still he nodded at his mother, not uttering a word. Knocking the door, he slowly gets inside to see a nervous Mushk sitting on his bed. This was a dreame true for him, her sitting on his bed and he had every right to gaze at her whenever he wanted. Sitting in front of her, he takes her henna d hands in his and kisses her knuckles. Mushk''s breath hitched at the contact of his lips on her hand. "Rx!" Irtaza whispers to her, feeling her stiffen at his touch. Feeling a cold metal on her wrists, she looks down to see a white gold bracelet encrusted with small diamonds. "You wedding gift." Irtaza adoringly looks at her bright green eyes. For him, her eyes we''re therapeutic, they were soothing and calm. "I think you should change, it looks ufortable." Irtaza tells her feeling her stiffness. Mushk looks up to meet his eyes, shock clearly visible in them.Irtaza¡¯s eyes soften seeing the look in her eyes. "I know this was supposed to be your secret, but I heard you when you were telling mother about what Zohan did to you." He grits his teeth angrily ,reminiscing her precious words. Tears well up in her eyes and she looks down at herp, embarrassed! Irtaza''s eyes soften seeing her look so embarrassed, he holds her chin and directly looks into her eyes. Forest colliding with ck night. "You don¡¯t have to be embarrassed, the one who had to be is free for now, but I promise you, I will make him pay for each and every tear of yours." He firmly tells her, wiping the tears. He takes her in a tight hug, to which she immediately responds by tightening her arms around him making him smile Chapter 59 Chapter 59 Chapter Fifty Nine He takes her in a tight hug, to which she immediately responds by tightening her arms around him making him smile Her head buried in his chest, she sobs while he kisses the top of her head from time to time. The moons and stars were ted seeing her in the arms of her beloved, the angels were finally happy for the poor girl, who went through so much. The owls hoot happily after getting to know about the reunion from the trees! The sun was being naughty, trying to wake up the couple by her res. Irtaza squints his eyes, seeing the sun ring at him, while it was actually giggling. Feeling a heavy weight, he looks down to see Mushk sleeping on his chest, a small smile appears on his face. They were still in their wedding dress, Irtaza¡¯s back was resting on the headboard while Mushk slept in his arms the whole night. He kisses her nose, to which she scrunches her nose trying to swat it thinking it''s a mosquito making himugh at his wife''s cuteness. He slowly gets up,ying Mushk down on the bed and goes to the washroom. Mushk wakes up upon hearing a door close, she gets up and tiredly yawns. Her actions were being noticed by her husband, who stood there looking at his wife who was stretching like a cat. Mushk sits up straight rubbing her eyes. Her eyes widened seeing her husband half naked in front of him. She never knew he was this fit, sure he did work out ,but this was not what she expected. Her inner teenage self was fan girling . She averts her eyes, making it more awkward. Irtaza was amused to see his little wife checking him out. He puffs out his chest feeling proud of himself. Mushk gets up and moves towards the dressing table to remove the jewelry ,when Irtazaes out of the walking closet and stands behind her,bing his hair. She was feeling the burning holes on the back of her head, his gaze was so intense that she wanted to run from there. Excusing herself, she rushes towards the bathroom trying to hide her red cheeks. Murtuza shrieks and runs towards her, yelling mama when he sees her getting down with Irtaza. Mushk smiles at her cute nephew and picks him up and moves towards the dining table, where everyone was already seated. N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Saying their good mornings they both sit down, when Ibrahimes running towards his father and settles himself in his fathersp, sticking his tongue at Murtuza. All of them were peacefully eating their breakfast, with Mushk trying to avoid Hana''s teasing gaze when Hussain broke the silence. "So when is the hearing?" Hussain asks the couple who both stiffen at his question. Irtaza clenches his jaw, angry at his father for ruining their beautiful morning. "You very well know it''s today." He angrily grits his teeth and looks down, trying to control his anger. Chapter 60 Chapter 60 Chapter Sixty "You very well know it''s today." He angrily grits his teeth and looks down, trying to control his anger. Mushk¡¯s happy mood went down from there, which didn''t go unnoticed by Irtaza, his anger was increasing. There was no need of his father to ask about the case just after their wedding. He was in his study with Yasmin and his father, with Hussain trying to defend himself. "I just asked... " Hussain was trying to clear himself when Irtaza interrupted him. "I know you were asking, but didn''t you realize how your one question spoiled her mood since morning? You could''ve asked meter but no.. " Irtaza heaves up and down, breathing heavily. "Just see mom, he never wants my happiness. He was the reason why I lost Mushk before and now that I have got her after this much of trouble, then look at his behavior right now!" Irtazains to his mother, disappointed at his father. "I had no such intentions Irtaza, you''re misunderstanding me." Hussain helplessly tries to defend himself. "You''re lying! You never wanted my happiness. You only thought about the others, where are those others now huh! Where did they disappear? Your sister who gave you big promises, your niece whom you loved more than me, who didn¡¯t even care about her own child! They betrayed you, didn''t they?" Irtaza bitterly spats out, trying to control his tears. Hussain''s only sister Farzana, emotionally ckmailed him into getting Irtaza and her daughter married, when in reality she only wanted to destroy their home, their happiness and their unbreakable bond. And Hussain being blind in his sisters love, got them forcefully married, separating him from his lover and to this day, he regrets spoiling his son¡¯s life with his own hands. "How many times should I apologize to you Irtaza, I am sorry." Hussain feebly tells him. Hurt at his son''s behavior. "Why you did this father? Was your sister¡¯s happiness more than your son¡¯s for you? Even I have a sister, but just for her happiness, I can¡¯t destroy anyone¡¯s life! And you, you destroyed the life of 3 people''s father! Ibrahim is living without his mother for so many years only because of you, and what happened with Mushk, that too ...." Irtaza sadly trails off, shaking his head. Hussain guiltily looks down, reminiscing the days when his own sister betrayed him, just because he didn''t let her marry a criminal and to this day the truth is hidden from Farzana, that the man she liked was a criminal and was only with her for her property and money. "Enough Irtaza, he is your father. For how many more days will you not apologize to your father, it¡¯s been 2 years!" Yasmin tiredly asks him. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. "What do you think mom? That I didn¡¯t forgive him? How can I not? He is my father, but I can never forget the day he snatched my love from me." Irtaza whispers to her mother. Chapter 61 Chapter 61 Chapter Sixty One "What do you think mom? That I didn¡¯t forgive him? How can I not? He is my father, but I can never forget the day he snatched my love from me." Irtaza whispers to her mother. Not able to bear anymore, Irtaza marches out of the room, when a tinkle of bangles make him look up to see his beloved wife standing there. And one look at her face was enough to tell Irtaza that she heard everything. Mushk was going upstairs to call Irtaza as she wanted to meet her brother, when loud voicesing out of the study stopped her. She was baffled hearing those words, but one word stuck in her mind. Irtaza loved her. He loved her. She didn''t know how to respond, her mind was nk. Hearing footstepsing close to her, she knew it was Irtaza, she kept looking at him who was smiling at her, but he wasn''t able to hide the emotions swarming in his eyes. Fear and nervousness. Fear of rejection and nervousness of what her reaction will be. "Uh..I-I was thinking to visit my brother before going to the court, will you please take me there?" Mushk whispers to him, lost in his beautiful onyx eyes. His cologne cocooned her like a warm nket in winter, his closeness was making her heart thump This is from N?velDrama.Org. wildly. Irtaza visibly rxed and nodded. "Sure! Get ready ande down, I''ll be waiting in the car." Saying this, he kisses her forehead and skips down the stairs, while Mushk kept looking at his back till it disappeared from her vision. A small smile crept her face and she could feel warmth all over her, just by one peck on her forehead. "Maybe, he is the one." Her heart whispers to her. Smiling, she gets ready and soon they are on their way to hospital. Nervousness crept in her, as this was the first time she was visiting her brother after 4 months and getting married to her cousin. As Mustafa was recovering and his chances of getting up were near, they shifted him to a general ward with a separate room. While Maham was still kept under observation. Entering his room, she moves towards her brother and sits near him, kissing his forehead. Irtaza stood outside, knowing she needed privacy. "Bhai, I''m so so scared. What if Zohan wins the case?" Mushk whispers to her brother, eyes tearful. "Oh lord..Mustafa, I know you''re able to hear me, pleasee back. I''m really scared about kids." Mushk was full on sobbing mode now. Even the thought of kids being taken away from her scared her to death. "Anyways! You always told me to think wise and good will happen, and you know I got married... Again! To.... Irtaza." She hesitatingly tells him, as if he was awake. Irtazaes inside and smiles at the duo, with Mushk continuously chattering about Murtuza and Mujtaba. "Come on Mushk, it''s time." Irtaza tells her, who tightens her hold on his brother''s hand. Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Chapter Sixty Two "Come on Mushk, it''s time." Irtaza tells her, who tightens her hold on his brother''s hand. Going towards her, he holds her arm and helps her get up. "Get well soon bro!" Whispering to Mustafa, they both leave the hospital and soon they are on their way to court. "I''m scared." Mushk whispers nervously, her voice barely audible to Irtaza. Soon the court was in view and they stopped their car. Sighing, Irtaza unbuckles and jogs towards Mushk. Opening the door, he holds her hands, and motions her to take deep breaths. "Now! Why are you scared? Don''t be! I''m with you, forever." Mushk''s heart melts at hisst words, she opens her mouth to say something when Irtaza beats to it, knowing what she was about to say. "We''ve no reason to be scared, you''re her next immediate family and thank the lord, we''re better off than Zohan, plus Zohan doesn''t even have a wife, so that she can be the mother figure for kids. Now Range Rover. As soon as Mushk steps down, she looks around nervously when a hand appears and holds her tightly. She looks up to see Irtaza giving her a reassuring nce. Nodding at him, they both move towards the hall when out of nowhere Zohan appears in their view with He smirks at Mushk and mouths to her "Get ready to lose." But what he didn''t notice was the man''s hand which was sped in Mushk¡¯s tight grip, promising her safety and love. From N?velDrama.Org. She averts her gaze from that unlucky man and soon the wait is over, when the judgees and all of them stood in respect. Setting down, the case began, with both thewyers trying their best to defend their clients. Zohan was persistent in winning the case and was trying his best to defame her. "Your honor, she have no one, her family is in hospital and there is no source of ie. How will she support the kids?" Zohan''swyermented. Zohan was looking at the duo in jealousy, but still he put up a facade and was smirking evilly at them who were ignoring his cheap antics. "That''s where you''re wrong Mr Waleed. Here are the official documents stating that my client, Mrs Mushk Irtaza khan got married yesterday." As soon as those words left his mouth, Zohan was stunned. Zohan was shocked realizing his n backfired. He never thought about Irtaza helping her, he thought that Irtaza would never ept her, as she was a used woman now, but he was wrong. Irtaza''s morals were too high to think something so low. He should''ve known that he was full of morals. He clenches his fist in anger and gets up murmuring his "I have something which will prove that Miss Mu-" Thewyer was interrupted. Chapter 63 Chapter 63 Chapter Sixty Three "I have something which will prove that Miss Mu-" Thewyer was interrupted. "It''s Mrs" Mushk¡¯swyer grits his teeth in anger, he was trying to frustrate him. "Sorry! Mrs Mushk, so I was saying that I''ve something that will prove that Mrs Mushk doesn''t deserve to handle these kids." Thewyer smirks at them and turns towards the judge. "As you know that my client recently divorced Mushk, and the reason was... she was unfaithful to him. She had an affair with Mr Irtaza, to whom she is married now and you yourself think my Lord, the upbringing will be spoiled if we hand custody to such a characterless girl." Thewyer confidently tells everything, as if it didn''t sound wrong. Mushk was shaken at the usations, while Irtaza was controlling his anger. He wanted to punch Zohan right on his face, wiping off that smug look. One by one tears fell down from her eyes, Irtaza wraps his arm around his shoulders trying to calm her. This is from N?velDrama.Org. "I object to your honor, he has no rights to shame my client... " Thewyer intervened when a loud voice boomed in the courtroom. "HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE MY SISTER LIKE THAT, YOU SCUMBAG!?" Mushk stilled hearing that voice. She didn''t want to turn and see. She was scared. So so scared that this might be a dream or she might be hallucinating his voice. But Irtaza''s stunned reaction and his side facing her confirmed her doubts, that this was real. Her brother was back! He was back to save his three children. Thewyer smirks at Zohan and turns towards the judge. "My Lord, meet Mr Mustafa. The father of those two children whom Zohan wants to attain custody of!" He gives a disgusted look to Zohan who was baffled! All his games and ns were back firing! Fear erupted inside him, knowing very well what Mustafa was capable of. He could still feel the burning holes of Mustafa''s gaze on his back, but he was a coward. Not wanting to meet his best friend''s eyes. Ex-best friends! "Mr Mustafa along with his wife met with an ident nearly one year ago, leaving behind two children in the care of his sister, while the couple went into aa. Deciding it will be best to get Mushk married to his fianc¨¦e so that they will have a secure surrounding, but clearly that was not the case. Mushk was physically, mentally abused by this man and to this day, there is no reason why he did that? Your honor, as you can see the father is back fit and fine, I rest my case!" Thewyer bows and sits back. Mushk was stunned, The cards totally changed. She thought she''d lose custody when they came on her character.All thanks to Ah ,who gave her brother back. She was still not able toprehend the win and that Mustafa was back. While Zohan sat there in shock. He didn''t expect this at all. He was slowly losing everything. Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Chapter Sixty Four She was still not able toprehend the win and that Mustafa was back. While Zohan sat there in shock. He didn''t expect this at all. He was slowly losing everything. Irtaza knew what she was feeling, he was ted to have his best buddy back. He was the first one to look back when he heard his voice. Still wrapped in a bandage he sat on a wheelchair, behind him was his father. Holding the wheelchair. He drapes an arm around Mushk''s shoulder, gaining her attention, he motions towards the judge when she looks up. "Do you want to file a domestic violence case against Mr Zohan?" The judge asks her. She didn''t know what to say, she wanted some answers from him, which can only be asked when they were at home. Sensing her dilemma, Irtaza interrupts. "We need some time to think." Irtaza curtly tells the judge who nods his head. "The case was baseless, Mr Zohan will have to pay a fine of 20,000rs for wasting court''s time, children''s custody will always go to immediate rtives in the absence of parents and his rights as children¡¯s guardian nullified the moment he divorced Mrs Mushk." The judge gives his final verdict and leaves the room. Zohan was about to say something when he was dragged away by his father andwyer. Relief washes over her, she wasn''t able to define what she was feeling. Finally! She was able to breathe peacefully. Yet, She still didn''t face her brother who was still behind her. Waiting for his first child to run in his arms. "Mushk! Mustafa is waiting." Irtaza softly tells her, holding her chin. "What will we say to Mustafa? He doesn''t even know that we are married." Mushk whispers to him, holding his hand. He lightly smirks at his innocent wife. He knew that Mustafa was already aware due to their position and he is sure that his father already filled him with everything. "Are you making fun of me?" Mushk frowns seeing him smirk at her. Heughs and kisses her forehead, making her eyes go wide. "Irtaza... What are you doing?" Whispering, she lightly pushes him away. He holds her hand highly and jogs towards his friend, who was looking at them with tears in his eyes. Mushk still kept her head down, while Irtaza left her hand and moved to meet Mustafa. From N?velDrama.Org. "I missed you so much." Irtaza whispers to him bending down and takes him in a tight hug who reciprocates. Mustafa looks at Mushk, who was still looking down ,not meeting his eyes. He frowns and moves back, when Irtaza breaks the hug. He thought she''de running to him, He was about to call her name when Irtaza motions him not to and takes hold of his wheelchair. Hana joins Mushk and they walk out of the court. Likewise, problems too walk out of their lives. Chapter 65 Chapter 65 Chapter Sixty Five He was about to call her name when Irtaza motions him not to and takes hold of his wheelchair. Hana joins Mushk and they walk out of the court. Likewise, problems too walked out of their lives. A burden was lifted off her shoulders once she stepped out of the courtroom. Soon they were on the road, as Mushk kept looking out the window while Irtaza stole nces. He was worried that she still didn''t react to Mustafa''s return. The sun had set, and dusk settled over the ocean. Finally the dull and sad phases of their life were gone. All of them entered and saw the three children on mat, with Yasmin watching over them. Yet the tensed look was clear on her face. No one was receiving her calls, she was worried for both of her children. One was in court and one was in hospital. She kept questioning Hussain when he got a call from hospital, but he was in a hurry so she let him go. "Mom..." Irtaza''s voice brings her out of her trance and she looks up. Yasmin runs towards them and takes Mushk in a tight hug. "Everything is alright right? You guys won the case?" Yasmin hurriedly asks them. Irtaza smiles and nods and then turns towards the main door. His mother follows his gaze and gasps loudly, gaining the kids attention. This is from N?velDrama.Org. There, Mustafa was getting in the house with the help of Hussain. "Dad!" Mujtaba''s loud voice booms through the hall and everyone watches him run towards his father, who was watching his son with tears in his eyes. He throws himself on his father who was still on a wheelchair. Seeing this, Mushk breaks down and tries to suppress her sobs. Irtaza''s eyes filled with pain, seeing his wife crying so much. He was so proud of her, she faced so much, yet she stood strong! Fighting! Mustafa looks at his sister, Her hair messy and eyes red. He forwards his hand to her and she takes it, hesitating. He pulls her in a hug and keeps kissing her forehead, while she continuously whispers sorry. Soon all of them were seated on the sofa, Mujtaba wasn''t ready to let go and he held Mushk with other arm. "You don''t have to be guilty, it''s not your fault." Mustafa whispers to her, kissing her forehead from time to time. He very well knew what his sister was thinking. She was ming herself for all these problems. "You did nothing wrong my love, right?" Mustafa asks Mushk, holding her chin. She bobs her head up and down like a child making him chuckle, he kisses her forehead again making Murtuza frown who was standing in a corner. Just then a loud screech was heard. ¡°MY MAMAA!!" Murtuza yells loudly and stomps towards Mushk, trying to pull her out of Mustafa''s grip. Mustafa was dumbfounded seeing his youngest son all grown up. He had his same green eyes and Auburn hair. Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Chapter Sixty Six Mustafa was dumbfounded seeing his youngest son all grown up. He had his same green eyes and Auburn hair. "Murtuzaa..." Mustafa affectionately whispers. Hearing his name Murtuza turned towards him, frown marring his face. He was still trying to take Mushk out of his grip, but was unsessful as Mustafa was busy gazing at his son. Giving him an angry look, he marches towards Irtaza and drags him towards Mushk. "Dad.. My mama." Murtaza sulkilyins to Irtaza, pointing at Mustafa''s hand around his mother. Mustafa stiffens hearing the word. His own son was calling someone else baba in front of him. Everyone gets tensed sensing Mustafa''s stiff posture. "Irtazaa..." Mushk helplessly whispers his name and he painfully looks at her. "Come here champ, see your daddy is here." Irtaza picks him up in his arms while Murtuza keeps ring at Mustafa for touching his mamma. His eyes were in awe seeing his son so grown up. Last time he saw Murtuza was 4 months old and now he was nearly one. Mustafa''s chest tightens in pain, he missed his son''s first word and walk, but he was more hurt when his own son didn''t know that he was his father. Murtuza frowns hearing Irtaza''s words ,but sulkily nods. "Daddy, my mama!" Murtuza tells Mustafa in a bossy tone, still wanting him to go away from his mother. Mushk rolls her eyes and gets up to take him in her arms while Mustafa is still stunned hearing the word daddy from his mouth. Mushk settles down near Mustafa once again with Murtuza in her arms. Mustafa kept looking at his baby, they had the same eyes and hair. All of sudden, the reaction of Murtuza shocked everyone present in the room. He puts his head on Mushk¡¯s chest and gives Mustafa a shy smile making his heart burst in happiness. Slowly, testing the waters Mustafa forwards his hands to take him in his arms and soon, two tiny hands touch big ones. Teary eyed, Mustafa brings him close to his chest and hugs him kissing his head again and again, which lulled the baby to sleep and soon he was drooling on his shirt. "You need to rest brother." Mushk emotionally whispers, still not able to believe that her brother is here. "I still want to spend some time with him." Mustafa whispers looking at Murtuza. "I''lly him down next to you, you should rest." Mushk sternly tells him. Soon, Mustafa was in bed with the help of Hussain and Irtaza. Mushkid Murtuza beside him. All of them settle down while Hana leaves the room to make dinner. "Mustafa.... What about Maham?" Mushk hesitantly asks about her sister inw. "Hussain uncle spoke to the doctor, and thanks to the god ,she is alright and improving and will be shifted to a normal room." Mustafa''s voice held immense happiness. From N?velDrama.Org. His wife was improving a lot and that was enough for him. He was ready to wait an eternity for her. She was his Maham. Chapter 67 Chapter 67 Chapter Sixty Seven His wife was improving a lot and that was enough for him. He was ready to wait an eternity for her. She was his Maham. Mushk happily nods, and opens her mouth to say something but stops when Irtaza''s voice interrupts her. "Mushk, I know you''re happy to see your brother but let him rest, we willeter" A smile broke out on Mustafa¡¯s face, seeing so much love in Irtaza¡¯s eyes for his sister. Mushk narrows her eyes at him but nods her head and gets up to go to the kitchen when Yasmin stops her. "You two should get some rest too,you guys would be tired too." Yasmin tells them. Irtaza holds Mushk¡¯s hand when he sees that she is about to protest, but he stops her. "Yes mom, we will be down soon." Irtaza nods at his mother and leaves the room with Mushk following him. As soon as they entered the room, Irtaza was engulfed in a tight hug, his senses filled with a scent of roses and vani. Shocked, he tries to pull back to take a look at her face but stops hearing her sniffs. "Thank you so much. I don''t have words to thank you. You did so much for me, you even married me to save me from Zohan." She painfully whispers to him, still holding onto him. Hearing herst words, he moves back and holds her face in his hand wiping her tears. Irtaza''s breath hitch as soon as Mushk looked up, her eyes red due to crying. For him, she will always be the epitome of beauty. She was and always will be, inside and out. "From today on wards, never ever say that I married you just to save you, it''s nothing like that. I know you heard me and dad talking today. I always wanted you Mushk, I loved you and will always love you." Irtaza softly whispers, looking into her forest green eyes. She was baffled hearing his words, Mushk knew that he loved her but always? That was something new. Seeing her confused state Irtaza sighs and exins to her everything, how Hussain forced him to marry her cousin sister just before the day they were going to bring his proposal for her. Soon they got to know that they were yed by Hussain''s sister, as Irtaza overheard Natasha''s conversation with her mother. She went as far as to abort his child, Ibrahim was the remembrance that he gave a chance to her, which he still regrets. But he could never ever hate his own child, nor regret his birth or presence. Instead, he divorced Natasha soon after his son''s birth and kicked her out of the house. After some months Irtaza wanted to approach Mushk once again, but Hussain stopped him saying that he shouldn''t spoil a girl''s life like this. He was a divorcee and a father, whilst she wasn''t even married.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 68 Chapter 68 Chapter Sixty Eight After some months Irtaza wanted to approach Mushk once again, but Hussain stopped him saying that he shouldn''t spoil a girl''s life like this. He was a divorcee and a father, whilst she wasn''t even married. That day Irtaza broke down in front of his father, while Hussain stood there. Tears in his eyes, cing a heavy stone on his heart, he left his son alone in deep misery. "But now look, here we are!" Irtaza softly smiles at her and takes her in his arms. Inhaling his musky scent, Mushk leans her head on his chest and closes her eyes, feeling the warmth and security he gave away. Smiling at his wife''s antics, he kisses the top of her head and leans his head on his. What felt like minutes was actually an hour, they broke the hug and Mushk was about to get up when she made the mistake of looking into his eyes. They turned more ck if possible, his eyes were filled with love and desire. Her breath stopped, seeing him leaning on her. Caressing her corbone, Irtaza inhales her scent and slowly inclines towards her. Holding her chin, he kept looking at her pink lips, a mole above her upper lip was severely distracting him. He wanted to ravish her then and there, but knew better than that, sensing his hesitance, Mushk slowly brought her arms around his neck, tightening them, making him shocked at his wife¡¯s action. One look at her eyes and he knew she wanted it too. Slowly leaning in, he ces his lips on her mole, making her eyes flutter shut. His lower lip touching her upper as he kissed her mole, moving downwards he finally did what he wanted too since an eternity. His thin lips did wonders on her plump once, one touch was enough for him to know that this was her first kiss, though Zohan raped her, but he had never kissed her. Delicately moving his lips on her, their lips move in sync. It was nothing like what all those books and novels said. This was something so pure, it was indescribable. There was raw emotion present in everything. The way his fingers curled around her hair. The way hisshes touched hers, or the way he gently pressed her soft chubby cheeks. Irtaza kept his eyes half open, sneaking a guilty peek at her every time just to make sure this wasn''t a product of his imagination. His one hand moved towards her waist, squeezing it tightly made Mushk release a gasp and then a small moan. N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Irtaza took this chance to merge his tongue with hers. Her loud moan instigated him further, as his hands slowly moved towards the north when a knock broke their moment. Mushk pulls back,pletely flushed due to his ministrations. Taking a deep breath, Irtaza again bends down to capture her lips when she stops him. "Door...." Mushk whispers looking down, not able to look into his eyes. Chapter 69 Chapter 69 Chapter Sixty Nine "Door...." Mushk whispers looking down, not able to look into his eyes. A big grin breaks out on Irtaza''s face seeing the red hue on her plump fluffy cheeks. Oh, how badly he wanted to bite them! Controlling his carnal desires he let her go, but not before kissing her forehead. Mushk runs towards the bathroom to fix her appearance while Irtaza opens the door to see Hana standing there. ¡°I¡¯m standing here since so long, where were you?¡± Hana angrily screeches, making him wince. "I just told you before, we were taking rest." Irtaza deadpans at her but Hana was no fool. She knew what was going on and one look at Irtaza''s hair confirmed her thoughts. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. "Sure..... I believe that." Hana smirks at his brother, giving him a look that said "she-knew -everything." "The dinner is ready,e quick." Wiggling her brows at him, she runs from there seeing his mood changing. ¡°I wonder who that man would be who''s going to get chopped in her hands". Muttering, he gets inside the room to steal two or more kisses from his beloved green eyed beauty. ~~ A p resonated the whole room, Zohan stood there holding his cheek, his eyes filled with tears. "What the hell have you done Zohan? Why?" His father roars in anger while he kept mum. "You should havee to me, questioned me instead ofshing out at that poor girl. You lost a gem just because of one lie Zohan, one lie!" He angrily mutters, while Zohan was shocked at his fathers words. Seeing his son so shocked, he continues. "You''re my first child Zohan, my first wife''s child. You''re not a bastard." He sadly mutters, seeing the realization drop on his son. Zohan was officially doomed, he destroyed his own life just because of one misunderstanding. "But... but.. tha-that day I heard mother..." His father cuts him off knowing what he was about to say. "She is not your mother and she was lying. How could I not realize that she was taking her revenge. Your mother died giving birth to you and then I married her so that she can look after you, but I don''t know why she did this." He angrily yells ,but Zohan was least affected by his yelling. His mind was telling him only one thing, he lost his Mushk, the love of his life! He was a mere pawn in his so-called mother''s game. Realization dawns upon him as he breaks down in the middle of the room, sobs resonating. Feeling sad for his son, he bends down to take him in a tight hug. While Zohan weeps in his fathers arms, he saw his step mothering in. Getting up, he angrily marches towards her. "Tell me! Why the hell did you do it? You knew I was standing outside the door that day. You destroyed my life, you snatched Mushk from me knowing very well what I''ll do." Zohan screams at her. Chapter 70 Chapter 70 Chapter Seventy "Tell me! Why the hell did you do it? You knew I was standing outside the door that day. You destroyed my life, you snatched Mushk from me knowing very well what I''ll do." Zohan screams at her. Knowing there was no chance to lie as Zohan figured out everything, she jerks his hand away. "Don''t me me for what you did to Mushk, it was your own choice. I might hate you, but I never wanted to destroy Mushk¡¯s life. She came in between and got stuck, nothing else. You disgust me! How can you do that to the women you love?" She calmly tells him. Zohan knew what she said was true and he stood there motionlessly. The woman whom he called his mother whole life, was the one who destroyed him. "Why?.." His dad painfully whispers, looking towards his wife. "Why? You ask me why? You never ever loved me, you always loved his mother. Then you went as far as naming all the property on his name. What about me and my daughter? Ever thought about us?" She yells at him. "She is my daughter too! Just wait, once shees to know about what you did, you''ll have no one left." He angrily roars. Mr Quadri sadly looks towards his son, whose eyes were full of remorse and tears, he hurt his own love just because of one small misunderstanding. "Come on son.!" His dad sadly whispers and takes him out of the house, holding his shoulders. Zohan''s motions were robotic, he lost his only love, forever. The bomb dropped on him literally killed him. His mother was not his. He lost his own love because of his own stupidity. She was now married to Irtaza, the best man anyone could get, and Zohan knew Mushk was a strong willed girl, she will never support wrong, nor a second chance to a rapist and a wife beater. The car stops with a screech, breaking him out of his reverie. He looks out of the window, eyes widening when they stop in Irtaza''s driveway. "Dad... p-please n-noo.. pl..." His plea was cut short when Mr Quadri got out of the car and dragged him out. "Dad please I need some time, I can''t go like this. I-I don''t think I can live without her, I need sometime to win her back." Zohan¡¯s words stop him and he turns towards his son in anger. "Stop being delusional Zohan! She is not going toe back, especially after what you did and now From N?velDrama.Org. she is married to someone else. Don¡¯t even look at someone else¡¯s wife or I¡¯ll bury you right here, if I would havee to know about your actions soon, then I would have fixed you then and there itself! You both need closure and end this matter today itself." Saying this, he rings the bell. "Dad..." Zohan pleadingly tells when the door was opened by Hussain. His face contorts in anger, and he angrily moves towards Zohan when a hand stops him. Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Chapter Seventy One His face contorts in anger, and he angrily moves towards Zohan when a hand stops him. "Sir please, I know you don''t like his presence and believe me when I say even I don''t like it but Mushk and Zohan, both of them need this. I will be taking back Zohan to London, just let us meet Mushk once." Mr Quadri pleads, making Hussain nod and he leads them towards the living room. "Who is it dad?" Irtaza looks up when he hears multiple footsteps. His smile vanishes and anger reces it, Mushk, who was seated on sofa, looks at his clenched fist and then his face which was turning red with anger. Hurriedly standing up she holds his clenched fist in hers, worried. Irtaza looks down when he feels soft hands holding him. His eyes soften seeing Mushk¡¯s worried one. All this didn''t go unnoticed by Zohan, his eyes were filled with pain, agony, longing but regret overpowered all of them. "She was never so happy and carefree with me." He whispers in his heart, looking over the perfect pair created by god. Irtaza jerks his chin towards Zohan, making Mushk follow his vision. She loudly gasps, taking a step back when a hand grips hers tightly and jerks her forward. She looks up towards Irtaza, eyes full with tears andints. He moves behind Mushk and holds her waist. "Face him love! I''m always behind you." Irtaza whispers in ears and kisses the back of her head. "What are you doing here Zohan?" Irtaza''s loud voice booms in the hall. Zohan takes a step towards them and opens his mouth to say something when a punchnds on his jaw making him stumble back. "How dare you? How fucking dare youe back and show me your face after what you''ve done to my sister?" Mustafa was now standing in front of Zohan, who was hunching in pain. Taking a hold of his cor, Mustafa jerks him back and looks into his eyes. Zohan''s eyes held regret ,while his held anger, immense anger and betrayal. Mustafa never in his life expected his best friend to betray him like this. "My sister is not stupid or illiterate to punish you for your father¡¯s mistake, now get lost before I kill you." Mustafa angrily yells at him and turns to looks at his sister ,who was tightly secured in Irtaza''s arms. He smirks and turns towards Zohan. "You see him? The one who is standing behind my sister? " Mustafa tauntingly asks him, pointing at Irtaza. ¡°He is a real man! And you...huh!" Mustafa was intervened by Zohan¡¯s yelling. "Stop it okay? I know what I did was worse. It was inhumane ,but it was a misunderstanding from my side. I know it''s all my mistake and to clear you, I''m not a bastard child, I''m the son of my dad''s first N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. wife. My so called mom nned all this to take revenge from me, and I was a fool toe in her talks." Zohan breaks down in front of them and sits on his knees. Chapter 72 Chapter 72 Chapter Seventy Two "Stop it okay? I know what I did was worse. It was inhumane ,but it was a misunderstanding from my side. I know it''s all my mistake and to clear you, I''m not a bastard child, I''m the son of my dad''s first wife. My so called mom nned all this to take revenge from me, and I was a fool toe in her talks." Zohan breaks down in front of them and sits on his knees. Mushk moves towards them with Irtaza closely following them. The kids were immediately taken somewhere else by their worker. Yasmin and Hana stood back, watching the scene refolding in front of them. Two small white feet enter Zohan''s vision but stops just an inch before Mustafa. Mushk clutches her brother''s sleeve in her fist tightly. One side was her brother ,and the other side was herpanion.Her knight in shining armor. "You''re lying." Zohan hears a small sweet whisper. His eyes filled with tears, as he was longing to hear that sweet voice. This is from N?velDrama.Org. "He is not child, I know what he did was wrong but he too was a victim of my wife¡¯s games. He brought him here so that you can punish him the way you want. I know whatever happened with you, was not fair." Mr Quadri tearfully whispers, looking down in shame. "A father should never bow down his head in shame because of his son and see because of your stupidity, look how many people are hurt." Mushk firmly tells him, her hand still clutching her brother''s sleeve while the other hand was in Irtaza''s tight grip. Mushk looked at his brother and he knew what she was telling. He holds Zohan''s cor and drags him up. Zohan stood up on his feet, yet his eyes were glued to the floor, with tears and remorse filled in them. "You can punish me however you want, but please forgive me, I truly loved you." Zohan painfully whispers. "Who am I to punish you Zohan? I curse you that my god may punish you. He¡¯ll take my revenge from you and if you''re insinuating that I¡¯lle back to you¡­." Mushk stops when Irtaza''s hand tightens around her waist, making her smile and she looks up giving him a reassuring nod. "Then it¡¯s not going to happen, I¡¯m very happy without you. you were a test from the god, you were a dark cloud looming over me which has now passed away and I can see the sun shining on me." Mushk whispers thest words, looking at Irtaza with love. Zohan sees all this and sadly smiles, he lost her! He lost her the day he raised his hands on her. He should''ve known and not kept his hope alive which stated that she''ll be back. Zohan falls in Mushk''s feet , she jumps back. Chapter 73 Chapter 73 Chapter Seventy Three Zohan sees all this and sadly smiles, he lost her! He lost her the day he raised his hands on her. He should''ve known and not kept his hope alive which stated that she''ll be back. Zohan falls in Mushk''s feet , she jumps back. Zohan falls in Mushk''s feet, startled by his sudden action she jumps back. "Please forgive me Mushk! I know I did the worst with you. Lessen my burden, please forgive me!" Zohan pleads to her, tears profusely falling from his eyes. "Remember one thing, I¡¯m forgiving you because your mother already did the worst with you, but whatever you did with me, I¡¯ll never forgive you for that Zohan, when my god takes the revenge, maybe then I¡¯ll be able to forgive you." Mushk whispers. ¡°You heard her? Now get out." Irtaza curtly tells Zohan, pushing Mushk behind him when he sees Zohaning near her. "But.." Zohan opens his mouth when once again a punchnded on his face. "Be thankful that I have hit you only twice, meet me somewhere else then I¡¯ll show you." Mustafa angrily whispers holding his cor and pushes him back. "Uncle please take him away from here and you should know that you''re not at fault and never be ashamed of his doings, because he is no more a child. You''re no longer responsible for him." Mushk politely tells Mr Quadri ,who pats her head. "Stay happy, both of you." He whispers to Irtaza and Mushk. Turning from there, he drags Zohan out. While he took ast look at his love, his eyes filled with tears. Probably this was his first punishment from Ah. He was separated from his love, forever! This is from N?velDrama.Org. The door ms shut and Mushk takes a breath of relief and sits on the sofa. Hussain nervously stands there, tensed by Irtaza''s reactions for letting them in the house. Mushk notices him and motions Irtaza towards Hussain. "Apologize!" Mushk mouths to her husband, narrowing her eyes when he chuckles at her. Irtaza turns towards his father and nervousness hits him like a truck with full force. He takes slow steps and stands in front of Hussain. Not knowing what to do, he takes his father in a hug. Hussain was shocked by his son''s initiative. Not wanting to lose this chance, he tightly hugs him back. "I''m so sorry dad! I was wrong! You''re my father and I wasn''t supposed to behave the way I did with you. You should''ve pped me the second I raised my voice on you. Why didn''t you do it?" ,Irtaza whispers, still in his fathers arms. Once again he felt like a little boy, crying in his dad''s arms for falling off the cycle. "I was wrong my love, I knew that you needed to get rid of your frustration and anger and I was the cause of it." Hussain lovingly tells his son, patting his head. Irtaza just shakes and hugs him tighter. There, Mushk stood in a corner, smiling at the duo when an arm went around her shoulder. Chapter 74 Chapter 74 Chapter Seventy Four Irtaza just shakes and hugs him tighter. There, Mushk stood in a corner, smiling at the duo when an arm went around her shoulder. "Are you happy?" Mustafa asks his sister, adoringly looking at the strong women in front of him. Without removing her eyes from the father son duo, she bobs her head up and down, happiness oozing out of her. Mustafa chuckles at his kiddo and kisses her forehead. That night, they all finally had a happy family dinner, except one. Mustafa craved his wife''s presence and Mushk definitely felt it. Sadly looking at her brother, she gives him an assuring nod across the dining table, stating that all will be okay. Retiring to their rooms, Murtuza too went with Mustafa. Finally warming up to him, but he still needed his mama and papa from time to time. Mustering up the courage, Mushk takes a deep breath and exits the bathroom. The room was dimly lit while Irtazaid on the bed, resting on his elbows scrolling on the phone. Hearing the doors click, Irtaza straightens up and keeps the phone aside. ¡°You are here, I was just waiting for y¡­you!" One look at Mushk and Irtaza was speechless, thest wording out as a whisper. There stood his little vixen, in a deep maroon silk maxi, Auburn hair spread on her back like fire mes. He gulps down the lump in his throat and rakes his eyes up and down on her petite form. It was a sleeveless gown withce around her chest area, making her cleavage a little bit visible. It was as if she wanted to be bold, yet at the same time she was shy. Running his hand in his hair, Irtaza gets up and takes slow steps towards his little wife. His one arm goes around her waist, tugging her closer to him making her gasp and look into his onyx eyes which were filled with love and lust. Love overpowering the lust, proving to her that he wanted her permission before doing anything. "What is this Mushk?" Irtaza hoarsely whispers, her scent luring him to no end. Mushk averts her eyes, not able to bear the emotions his eyes were telling her. Smirking at his not so innocent wife, he tugs her even more closer, not leaving any gap in between them. Her chest crushed into his. Their noses ying tag with each other. Their breaths mingling with each other. Feeling a little bold, Mushk snakes her arms around his neck, making him lean down to her height. "Remove his touch Irtaza! Fill my every inch of body with yours." Mushk nervously whispers in his ears and closes her eyes, feeling his heavy gaze on her. Picking her up in his arms, he slowly moves towards the bed, looking into her eyes which were looking everywhere but him. Softlyying her in the middle of the bed, he goes on top of her. "Be sure Mushk, once I start I won''t stop." Irtaza seductively whispers to her, his lips touching hers in a teasing manner. Frowning at his antics, Mushk rakes her hand in his hair and crushes his lips on hers. Oveing the shock, Irtaza slowly moves his lips on hers. Amusement shining in his eyes, looking over her closed From N?velDrama.Org. ones. Slowly taking the lead, Irtaza closes his eyes and they both delve in the moment. Her plump lips were Butterflies flutter in her heart as she brings him more closer. His hands roaming on her body as his lips move down to her neck, sucking and biting on her delicate skin. Her moans did so much to him that it was unbearable for him. It unleashed his inner beast. It was pure and so innocent. He wanted her raw and she was ready for everything. Irtaza''s one hand moved towards her shoulder, removing the strap while he bit into her other shoulder, making her arch her back. Moving downwards, he kisses and sucks her vicle, making her helplessly moan his name. Slowlying out of his shirt, he opens her zip, loosening her dress so that he could work his way down. Hisrge hands groped every part of her body, His thin lips did wonders to her and made her feel the things she never felt. His each thrust made them more closer than ever as they became one in the purest form of eternity. Her soft bare body, pressed into his hard ones the whole night. ~As they say, magic is at its strongest between dusk and dawn.~ They both proved this as their souls, their bodies, their breathes, their each and every gasps mingled together. Promising each other an infinite duration? ~The End~ The Novel will be updated first on this website. 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