Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Aurin's pov

" Danyal!!"I literally screamed with excitement and he walked towards me having a wide smile.

Rubbing his jaw slightly he questioned looking like a scholar," Is this Aurin? I am not being able to recognise her. How the hell did she become so beautiful?"

Saying that he burst into laughter and I slapped his hand playfully. He will never change!

" I was born beautiful. Dumbo!" I snickered and he pulled my hair slightly just like he used to do in our childhood.

Then, I started asking him," Why didn't you inform us that you were coming? What about your studies? Did you finish or you retuned for vacation? Did you inform Khala(aunt from mother's side) that................."

" Did you join CBI? Let me breathe first at least. Come on, Dude. I have returned after years," He whined and I stopped questioning him.

Well, Danyal is my Khala's son and the same age as mine. After my uncle's death, my aunt lived with us for two years due to financial crisis and that's when we got very close to each other. We were in 8th standard when he became my best friend.

When my aunt managed to bear her own expenses, she started living separately. Though Danyal and I used to talk to each other through phone and chat but after his leaving for the USA for study purposes, we got distant from each other. He became busy with studies and I got married. But, I am really happy to see him after years

Walking towards the couch he sat on it comfortably and said laughing," Yeah, I am here to irritate Aurin......I mean on a vacation. I will be returning after 3 months."

" Mikaeel bhai won't let you irritate Aurin api," Aleena said and he diverted his gaze towards me.

I lowered my head and immediately my face was clouded with sadness after hearing Mikaeel's name. I heard Danyal's voice but didn't respond. Excusing myself I returned to my room. Sitting on an easy chair I looked outside through the window and automatically my mind got occupied by Mikaeel.

" You got married now what will happen to me?" I heard Danyal's sarcastic voice from behind.

I answered rolling my eyes," Like you were waiting to marry me!"

" Seriously, Aurin. I would have married you if that Mikaeel didn't poke between us," he said sounding very serious and I looked at him with astonishment like he has hit his head somewhere.

After looking at my eyes for a few seconds he burst into laughter and said," I was joking!

" I knew it," I whispered shaking my head in annoyance.

Suddenly, he asked curiously," By the way where is your husband? Didn't he come with you?"

" We had an argument and I have left his home. Till now I have explained this thing to every fucking person who came to meet me. So, don't ask me anything further. I am tired of explaining, "I shouted getting pissed off and noticed him blinking his eyes repeatedly.

I instantly felt guilty for shouting at him like that. He has returned after years and I should talk to him nicely. But, no here I am. Shouting at my guest! Oh, Allah!!

" I am sor..............." I couldn't even utter sorry when he started laughing and I frowned my brows. Did I say something funny?

He answered excitedly," That's good for us. We will be having a lot of fun together. I thought I have to spend my time in Pakistan just digesting my mother's rent of getting married but you have given me such a nice surprise."

" Huh!!" I whispered and he said dragging me towards the door," What huh!! Let that husband of yours understand your worth. How can he argue with such a beautiful wife!"

" But, what are you doing? where are you taking me?" I asked loudly.

He replied getting annoyed," (Jahannum mey)To hell."

" I am already there," I said meekly and he just gave me a sorrowful look.

After two weeks

Author's pov

" You are fired. Just get lost from my eyesight," Mikaeel shouted at one of his employees and threw a file right across his face.

The employee literally begged," Sir, please. I am sorry. I assure you that next time I won't be late for any meeting."

" Shove that assurance in your ass and leave right now," Mikaeel yelled at the top of his lungs.

The employee almost cried and requested with his trembling voice, "Don't fire me, Sir. Please. I am the only earning member of my family. If I lose this job then I and my family will die due to hunger. Have mercy."

" That's not my problem. Get lost," Mikaeel replied sounding too much pissed off.

After that, the employee turned his head with teary eyes and forwarded his legs towards the door. He came outside of Mikaeel's office and that's when Mikaeel's younger brother Miraz entered the office. Looking at the employee's sad expression he understood that his brother has vented his frustration on another innocent again.

" Why don't you just go Jalal uncle's home and bring back bhabhi," Miraz said sitting on a chair.

Mikaeel answered with arrogance," Why should I?"

" Come on, bro. Bring back my bhabhi. I am missing her. She is so friendly and kin.................." Miraz didn't finish his sentence looking at Mikaeel's angry jealous eyes.

Mikaeel replied clenching his jaw," Why don't you just get married? Then you won't have to miss someone else's wife."

It's been almost three weeks since Aurin left Mikaeel's house. He was confident that she will return on her own but he was wrong. Her absence in his life was making his situation worse because he was missing her. He didn't call her not even a missed call and he was rewarded with the same thing from her. Ignorance. She also didn't bother to call him or text him. It was astonishing for him since he was pretty sure that she loves him!

He was frustrated and annoyed over everything. Till now he has fired 7 of his employees for petty mistakes and has had multiple arguments with his father. His mother has started a new rent which he hates the most. She is literally making him mad for a grandchild.

" You agree or not I must admit that Aurin bhabhi is brave. She isn't submissive to obey your every command. She left like a boss. I mean she didn...................." Miraz was continuing his babbling where Mikaeel was lost in his thought.

Hearing the word 'submissive' his mind automatically travelled back in Maryam's memory. He loved her so much not just because she was beautiful because she was very submissive, obedient and soft-spoken.

Mikaeel was her boyfriend but she always treated him like some kind of God. She used to obey his every command and never opposed him. He was over-possessive and sometimes he would scold her and get mad at her for small mistakes but she never let out a single yelp because she was madly in love with him. She never understood his dominating behaviour. And, that's why she was perfect according to him and he wanted Aurin to be just like her.

But, we don't get what we want always. After comparing Aurin with Maryam in many aspects Mikaeel understood that Aurin isn't like Maryam nor she will be ever. He was wrong about Aurin that she is shy and timid. Aurin is rebellious, stubborn and doesn't let him dominate her. And, that's what itches him too much. He wonder why she can't be like Maryam?

" Bro, listen to my words. Put aside your egoistic ass for some time and bring back bhabhi. By keeping malice inside your heart, you are punishing yourself. After bhabhi's leaving I didn't see you smiling even for once," Miraz suggested and Mikaeel started considering his words mentally.

Suddenly, Miraz lowered his voice and said suspiciously," Bro, bhabhi is young and way too beautiful. What if someone else try to snat......................."

" Get lost," Mikaeel shouted banging his hands on the table.

Noticing his brother's clenched jaw and bloodshot eyes, Miraz didn't dare to say anything further. Giving Mikaeel an awkward smile he left the office silently.

On the other hand, Mikaeel slowly opened one of the drawers and took out Maryam's photo. He smiled trailing his fingers on her giggling cute face. He grazed her lips with his thumb, caressed her rosy cheeks softly and looked into her eyes deeply.

" Aurin can never take your place," He whispered sighing.

Leaning on the chair he closed his eyes while hugging Maryam's photo. He was hugging the photo so tightly like it will vanish in the air if he loosened his hold. He imagined her in his embrace and felt peace inside his heart.

Suddenly, something clicked inside his head and he opened his eyes hurriedly. Without wasting another second he threw back Maryam's photo inside that drawer and locked it. His fingers travelled inside his hair slowly and he let out a frustrating groan.

" I won't let someone else take away my girl again," Mikaeel whispered walking towards the glass window.

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" I don't think I will be able to walk. It's hurting too much," Aurin said looking at her feet.

Danyal replied with annoyance," Now, you understood. What would have happened if you listened to my words and gone to visit the doctor?"

" I thought I will be fine," Aurin said meekly and heard Danyal scolding her.

Well, Aurin & Danyal went to see a movie in a theatre and while coming back Aurin sprained one of her legs. Her leg was so hurt that she wasn't being able to come outside of the taxi.

In these three weeks, a lot of things changed in Aurin's life. Specifically, Danyal's return was extremely helpful in improving Aurin's emotional distress. Though her parents and relatives continued taunting her, Danyal's support didn't let her feel down.

Danyal first came to know about Aurin's situation from his mother. 'Aurin has left her in laws' this news just spread among her relatives like a virus and everyone started questioning & whispering about Aurin. Danyal's mother was no different and said a lot of nasty words about Aurin. But, Danyal didn't pay any attention to his mother's words and decided to support Aurin because he has soft corners for her from the very first. He thought he will ask for Aurin's hand in marriage once he finishes his studies but destiny has some other planning.

So what that he couldn't marry her? He will remain her best friend no matter what. Danyal knew that she still misses her husband like a lovesick girl and waiting for him to take her back but he was happy to see her smiling because of him.

" We are in front of your house. It won't so difficult. Just take my hand and come out. I will take you inside the house," Danyal said offering her, his hand which she took gladly.

No sooner had she come out than she fell on the ground letting out a little scream. She looked at her right leg and noticed it swollen too much. Her eyes watered instantly and she rubbed her leg slowly.

" What the..............." Aurin gasped in sudden shock when she felt herself floating in the air. Very soon she realized that Danyal has picked her up in bridal style.

Aurin noticed her surroundings and whispered feeling embarrassed," Everyone is looking at us. Put me down."

" And then how you will return to your house? By crawling like a Hydra?" He asked sarcastically and she zipped her mouth.

Then, he let out whining and forwarded his legs towards her house," What I am getting in return for lifting this potato sack?"

" Did you just call me fat?" Aurin queried creasing her brows and he bit his tongue.

He replied with his extra-sugary voice," Fat and you!!....No......."

" I am not going to make kheer(a dessert) for you again...huh!" Aurin threatened and Danyal started whining like a little child.

They entered the house while continuing their bantering and was welcomed by an unexpected guest. And the guest was none other than Mikaeel.

Mikaeel just arrived at Aurin's house to take her back with him. Aurin's parents informed him that she has gone outside with one of her cousins so he should wait for some time. Having no other choices he has to wait while hearing Aurin's parent's boring babbling.

Aurin's parents literally killed her mentally after seeing her in another man's hold. Specifically, Aurin's father Jalal first glared at Aurin and then diverted his eyes on Zeynep. He has been pressurising Zeynep to do something about Aurin and Danyal's close proximity but Zeynep didn't pay any attention since she believed it's not big deal if Aurin gets close to her cousin.

" You will be responsible if Mikaeel refuses to take your daughter back. You will be responsible for breaking your daughter's relationship," Jalal whispered in Zeynap's ear and stormed outside raging like a bull.

On the other hand, Aurin felt goosebumps looking at Mikaeel's calm eyes. Those scrutinising eyes were directly looking at her and she can feel how much pissed off he is. She gulped down seeing everyone's reaction. She isn't afraid of Mikaeel but obviously she is nervous.

" Put me down," Aurin whispered and Danyal put her down.

But, he rested his one hand on her waist and with another hand, he was holding her hand to support her. Mikaeel observed his actions but didn't say anything.

He took slow steps towards Aurin and stood in front of her. The moment their eyes met Aurin felt her body is getting paralyzed. She can't explain how she is feeling after seeing him here.

" Mikaeel, he is Aurin's cousin Danyal. They are very good friends since chi...................." Zeynep broke the awkward silence by introducing Danyal but couldn't finish her sentence when Mikaeel forwarded his legs to leave the house making everyone surprised.

Zeynap questioned anxiously," Where are you going, Mikaeel?"

" Your daughter will get a divorce letter tomorrow or the day after tomorrow," Mikaeel announced making Aurin freeze in her position.