Chapter 30: Chapter 30

Aurin's pov

" She won't learn ever!! What kind of behaviour is this? Leaving husband's house on every single argument? I am just done with your daughter," I heard my father yelling at my mother while I was still crawling on my bed like an earthworm.

Having an annoying expression I looked outside when I heard my mother yelling back," Oh, wow!! Now, she is only my daughter. Like I made her alone."

" Then, why don't you teach her some manners? This time I am not gonna request Mikaeel!! Everything has a limit," Baba shot back and I was losing my patience.

I heard my mother snapping at my father," She has inherited everything from you. Specifically, Stubbornness!!"

And the argument continued where I just buried my head on the pillow. I am just done hearing their lectures and arguments every single time. I should have taken a hotel room instead of staying here.

The way my parents behave with me I feel like they are my biggest enemies. Ok, not the enemy. I feel like I am adopted. Whatever the reason is, even if Mikaeel is at fault my parents will always take his side!! Seriously!

It's been three days since I left my husband and guess what? That emotionless log didn't call me either. He didn't even send a single text. I wonder how can someone be so much rude and egoistic?

" Like you have flooded his inbox with texts!!" My subconscious mocked and sometimes I feel like strangling my subconscious. Why she always takes his side as my parents?

I admit that I should have considered his words at least once before joining that pervert's company. I didn't know that my boss will come out as a pervert!! And, my husband!! He insulted me in front of everyone. I knew that it was out of anger that doesn't mean he can insult me like that. At least he could have vent his frustration on me in private but no he didn't. I was expecting him to apologise but he didn't apologise either!!

If he is egoistic then I am too. He should apologise. I had so much planning about his birthday but because of him, everything went in vain. It was his first birthday after marriage and I was so excited to do something special for him but Alas!! I didn't wish him as well because I was angry. Did I do wrong by not wishing him on his birthday? I don't know.

Anyway, if he really loves me, cares for me and wants our relationship to work then he has to come forward and apologise. Every time I can't come forward to keep our relationship. He has to have some contribution too.

I was still tossing in my bed when I heard my sister's excited voice. Did she get the million-dollar that she is sounding so excited about? But, the next moment her words made me speechless.

" Miki bhai!!" She said so loudly that I am sure half of the locality has heard her.

Mikaeel is here! Am I hearing right or I have lost my ears? Is he really here to apologise and take me back or he is here to make the situation worse. Let's just go to the living room and see why he is here actually. I swear if he doesn't apologise I will smack his head.

Leaving my comfy bed I forwarded my legs to the living room. Reaching there I found him sitting on a couch and talking to my parents and sister. I scanned him from head to toe and I don't know why I felt that something is wrong. He was trying to hide some kind of tension but I already guessed.

Suddenly, our eyes met and I gulped down nervously. And, the next moment making me startled as well as the whole audience he marched towards me and pulled me in a tight hug. I blinked my eyes having a dumbfounded expression so as my parents & sister. Is Mikaeel possessed by something? I mean he hugged me in front of everyone!

I was still trying to understand his behaviour when he started kissing my whole face like a crazy obsessed person. I stood there like a statue and now I am sure my hubby is possessed by something!!

" I am so sorry, wifey. I am sorry for everything," He apologized cupping my face between his palms.

My mouth was already open when he continued apologising," Forgive me, wifey. I admit all of my wrongdoings. I admit that I was just behaving so egoistic and rough with you. I admit that I shouldn't have insulted you in front of everyone. I am so sorry for everything."

Hearing him I wasn't understanding what I should say now. Looking at his emotional eyes I felt like my heart will just explode anytime soon. There was no malice, no wickedness in his eyes. Except for genuine guilt, there was also a fear in his eyes that surprised me. Why is he scared?"

Pulling me into another bone-crushing hug he requested," Don't leave me ever, wifey. I am sorry about everything. If you want me to apologise in front of everyone then I am ready to do it as well. But, please. Don't leave me ever."

I tapped his shoulder slightly to let go of me since I was facing difficulty breathing. He loosened his hug when I looked at him breaking the hug.

" Are you ok, Mikaeel?" I asked softening my voice.

Nodding his head slightly he answered," I am. But, only physically. I am not ok mentally."

" Why? What happened?" I asked sounding concerned.

Holding my hands tightly he said," Because you are not with me. Let's go home, wifey. I can't live without you."

Pausing for a few moments he again said," I love you, wifey. It took quite a while for me to realise what you meant to me."

Saying all these he pulled me in another hug and promised genuinely," From this onwards, I promise that I will never hurt you in any meaning. My first priority will be you and your emotions."

Hearing his words emotional tears started gathering in the corner of my eyes and I raised my hands to hug him back. Closing my eyes I hugged him back and felt like I am in heaven.

Breaking the hug he looked into my eyes for a few seconds and placed a soft kiss on my forehead. Wiping away my tears he kissed my eyes, then my nose and cheeks. Finally, he was aiming to kiss my lips when someone started whistling.

" Red Alert! Red alert!!" I heard my younger sister screaming loudly when my parents left having an embarrassed expression.

She said pointing her finger at my room," You can continue the further action in that room. Don't make the singles jealous."

Saying all this she pushed us into my room and there he apologised to me again. Since he apologised so I didn't keep malice in my heart anymore and accepted his apology. Did I forgive him so easily? I don't know.

A week later

Author's pov

Standing on the balcony Mikaeel called someone and the person didn't receive the call. After trying for some time finally the person received the call.

" Where is your boss, Aziz?" Mikaeel inquired.

Aziz replied in one go," Mrs Shamsi has returned to Dubai if you are asking me about her."

Saying that Aziz cut the call and putting the phone back in his pocket Mikaeel looked outside aimlessly. He was thinking about Maryam's words and getting nervous with every passing second.

" Hubby?" Aurin said placing one hand over Mikaeel's shoulder.

Mikaeel turned behind and forced a smile on his face. Pulling her into his embrace he looked at her lovingly but Aurin's scrutinising eyes caught the anxiety in his eyes.

" Is there something bothering you, Mikaeel?" Aurin asked sounding serious.

Mikaeel remained silent when Aurin again asked," I am sure something is bothering you. What's the matter Mikaeel? I have been noticing you for the last few days. You aren't seeming normal to me. I mean I feel like you are worried about something. What is the problem?"

" Nothing," Mikaeel answered shortly but Aurin wasn't convinced.

Aurin said caressing his cheeks," I am your wife, Mikaeel. You shouldn't hide anything from me."

Hearing her Mikaeel gathered some courage inside him and started explaining," I don't know how I am going to tell you all this. I have been trying to share it with you for the last few days but every time I backed away thinking about the consequences. I admit that I was at fault in the first place for not telling you the truth. But, I swear I never imagined that the things will turn like that."

Blinking her eyes confusingly she questioned," Your words are so puzzling. I am not understanding anything. What's the matter? Say clearly."

" Umm.. The thing is.....I mean.....she........................." Mikaeel's hesitating words were left unfinished by a phone call on Aurin's phone.

Excusing herself she went inside the room to receive the call while Mikaeel started gathering the courage, to tell the truth to his wife. He was sweating profusely just imagining Aurin's reaction.

" Never. Don't even think of taking back that man!!" Aurin shouted so angrily that Mikaeel ran inside to see what was the matter.

Sharing a look with Mikaeel, Aurin again yelled over the phone," You will do much better without that cheater. Just divorce him. He is just making up stories to convince you. Don't fall into his trap. Listen to my words. Take your kids and leave him right now. Not before kicking his ass."

Mikaeel was hearing everything and wondering who she is even talking like that? After a few minutes, Aurin finished talking and threw her phone on the bed.

" Whose air drums you just exploded?" Mikaeel asked mockingly.

Aurin answered sounding very pissed off," It was actually my college friend Adha. I don't know if you remember her or not."

" Yeah. I remember. The same Adha who left her family to marry her lover," Mikaeel replied.

Aurin started explaining with an annoyed voice," Actually, her husband cheated on her. He was having an affair with his business partner. When Adha got to know about all this and confronted him, he started cooking different types of stories like his business partner provoked him, took advantage of him blah blah blah!!!"

" Maybe the guy is saying the truth," Mikaeel said timidly.

Aurin snapped at him," I don't think so. The guy is just trying to blackmail my friend emotionally. So, I just advised my friend to not fall into his trap."

" You know what this type of man should be kicked on their balls," Aurin finished her sentence and automatically Mikaeel's hands travelled at his balls. He sighed in relief feeling his balls intact.

Taking a breath Aurin asked Mikaeel," You were saying something, Mikaeel."

Looking at her face Mikaeel recalled a few words that created a shiver in his whole system.

"Who is gonna believe you? Your wife? Kicking your ass, she will ditch you."

" Why are you silent?" Aurin asked but Mikaeel was lost in thoughts.

" It would be better if you keep your mouth mum."

Recalling those words Mikaeel gulped down and remembered Aurin's behaviour a few moments ago. He was afraid of telling the truth to Aurin but he was more afraid of Aurin's reaction. He can't afford to lose her.

" Nothing. Let's sleep. It's already 11:30 p.m," Mikaeel answered pulling Aurin to the bed.

Placing her head on Mikaeel's chest, Aurin was sleeping peacefully but there was no sleep in his eyes. His mind was messed up and guilt was killing him from inside. He wasn't understanding how to deal with this situation.