The next morning came with sane sadness and restlessness. Metal get up from bed and looked at his tired face. Her eyes filled up with tears as she didn't want to see him in pain and here she was witnessing his pain. She knew how hurt he was. How broken he felt. How lonely he became.

Covering his body with blanket, she stepped down from the bed and went to take s shower to calm her tense nerves. Taking a long cold shower,she tried to get some freshness. Changing into her peach frock with trouser matching to her frock. Coming out she looked at him once who was still sleeping. Going in front of the mirror she dryed her hair and then spread them back on her back while half binding them in a clip. Turning around she looked at him once and without any intention of waking him up she walked out.

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"What happened to you?" It's still 8 of the morning and you're up?" His father asked while coming in after the walk.

"It's going to be fun Dad. Just don't talk." Switching to one of news channel,he said and leaned back on the sofa with his coffee mug.

His father cleaned his face with towel while his eyes were observing his son who was seated in his sleeping trouser and didn't bother to wear shirt but in his white vest. His hair were still a mess spread on his forehead telling him tgat he just ran out if his bed witjoit lookibg at himself,otherwise he was very conscious aboit his looks.

But today something was special which startled his father. Instead of watching tb in his room he came down in hall to watch sime news. Taking the glass of juice his father walked to him while observing him. Spreading his arm on the sofa he took a sip of his coffee completely avoiding his father's glare on him.

"What happened to you today? Is there anything special?" Taking seat in front if him on the couch his father asked.

"Special!? It's going to be blast." He said while sitting up properly as the news headlines started

"We're giving you the latest news from business. The CEO of J companies Aarham Jahan Ahmad who is well known and reputed businessman of our country,it's shocking to know that his sister ran away from her own wedding with nonother than the CEO of Shah group of companies Shahmir Siddiqui who is well known for his adrift and playboy image."

"Bom." He saidcas the news telecast and he laughed with claps.

"See the special news." He said and saw the servant bringing the newspaper in.

"Bring it here." Ordering the servant he said and grabbing the newspaper he opened the front page and saw the sane news orinyrd on it which brought a huge smile to his lips.

"Jackpot." He said and threw that newspaper to his father.

"What...you did this?" His father asked shocked looking at the tv screen and then at the newspaper.

"It's just the beginning Dad. Wait and watch." Placing the cup on table, he got up and walked up yo his room as he had still his sleep to finish.

I arranged all the breakfast and serve the table but I knew bringing everyone on the table was going to be a difficult task.

"Mahi." I called her who was helping me in making breakfast.

"Go and check Maliha Api and twins. Call them for breakfast." I said and nodded she walked out of the kitchen .

"Ya Allah help me." I said while stepping out of the kitchen.

Taking a deep breath, i stopped outside the door of Hammad Taaya g's room. Knocking i waited to the door to be opened. Madiha taayi opened the door.

"Assalam-o-Alikum. Breakfast is ready. Please come." I said with concern as I was scared that she might refuse.

"Walikusalam. We're coming beta. You go and call Zeeniya and Jahan. I'm going to call waqasand robi." She said with a smile and I nodded with a back smile.

Turning to Mama's room i was just praying that she accepts to have something to eat. Knocking on the door i waited it be opened. Papa opened the door and I smiled.

"Assalam-o-Alikum papa. Is Mama okay?" I asked concerned.

"Walikumusalm. She's fine. Is breakfast ready?" Pap a asked and I nidded.

"I came to call you." I said and he gave a nod.

"We are coming." Papa said and I smiled while turning back.

Sighing i walked back on the breakfast table and saw Maliha Api and Haseeb already on the table.

"Good morning bhabhi." Said Haseeband Igave a nod.

"Where are the twins?" I asked looking at Maliha.

"Mahi went to call them." She said and I nodded.

"Where is Roshaane?" Asked Maliha looking at me.

"Papa and Mama are angry with her. They're not talking to her since..." I stopped as I saw her looking down.

"So I thought to let her have her breakfast in her room today as I don't want Mama to get disturb more." I said explaining and she nodded.

"I'm going to call Aarham. Please serve yourself." I said and walked from there to call my king who has to brought all the things to its place and I knew he will do.

As I stepped in the room I saw him still sleeping. Closing the door behind me i walked to him to wake him up.

"Aarham." Calling him i took seat on bed and ran my fingers in his smooth hair.

"Aarham." I called him again and slowly his eyes moved and he opened them.

"Aarham get up." I said and combed his hair with my fingers and saw him looking at me.

With a jolt he Sat up and I looked at him confused.

"How's....Hows everyone?" He asked and on next second his eyes moved to see the huge wall clock.

Turning to side table he picked his mobile and duaked a number. I was watching his every act. I saw joined on his forehead while hands shivering

"I want to talk to Aabia." He said as someone received the call.

"Hi Aabia. How are you? You okay na?" I heard him asking all the questions in one breath.

"Don't worry. You just take care if yourself. I'm your brother just remember that. Will always be there for you. You just have to call me." He was saying and I was witnessing his love for his siblings for his sisters.

I found him in all these months highly-emotional, highly-sensitive. He has an ocean of live for every relation. For one he was ready to do anything. I knew he wanted everyone happy and In doing so he sometimes made some hearts hurt but it was not his intentions as I knew him so I could understand his feelings and guilds happiness and sadness.

"How's mom?" His voice brought me out of my thoughts and I have a nod in answer.

"She's fine. Waiting for you on breakfast." I said and he nodded.

"My clothes please." Stepping down from the bed he said and rushed toward washroom while I took his clothes outcsbd placed them in changing room.

Cleaning the room I stepped out as I knew he will join us soon. As i reached in the hall i saw all there on breakfast table. But all were silent. There was nothing like the old breakfast i could see where smiled and laughter could be shared.

"Please have breakfast everyone." I said going closer to them.

I went to mama and filled a glass of juice for her but she was looking so dull and inactive. Her eyes were so moist that I knew she was ready to cry.

"Mama." I called her while placing my hand on her as I was not able to see her like this.

"Please...take care of my Aarham and my twins." Mama said while many tears left her eyes and I kneel down in front if her held her hands.

"Why are you saying like that? Youve6to take care ofall of us." I said and tried to show myself strong but my own eyes get moist.

"Aabia...Aabia broke me completely. I will me he forgive her. Never." Mama cried and I joined her too as I was not understanding how to console her how to erase this pain from her heart.

"Promise me." Holding my hand firmly she said and I opened my eyes to see her.

"You'll never leave my Aarham alone. You'll take care of my twins and your Papa for me." She said again startling me.

"Zeeniya what are you saying? Why are you talking like this" papa interfere and I turned to see his concerned face.

His eyes could say that how much he loves Mama.

"Zeeniya everything will be okay." I heard RobiTaayi g.

"Zee Maa." We all looked at Shams Bhai who came all of sudden with his bad cindituon.

His dark circles and red eyes messed hair were telling that how much he was disturbed hurt and dejected.

"I'm.. I'm.. Going and maybe i won't come back. Ever." He said looking down and I saw Aarham stopped on few steps back as he heard Shams.

"What.. did you say?" Mama said while getting up.

"You'll go leaving your Zee Maa alone.?!" Mamasaid while taking slow steps and I followedher as I saw her getting weak.

I looked at Aarham and gave him.a nod to come closer as I was not feeling good about Mama's hwakth. Her weak and shivering body was scaring me. I had never seen her like this and I never wanted to.

"Tell me. What you said?" Mama asked again while going to Shams Bhai who was standing with lower head.

"That's rught. I should be punished because my kids made a mistake." Nodding on her words she said while I saw Aarham coming closer and I was hardly controlling my tears.

"You should go. Punishing your Zee Maa and it will be her punish to die without looking at you." Mama said and I looked at Aarham Shams Bhai and the twins who get shocked.

Not only them butvwe all get shocked on her words. How can she say that? My words seems lost and tears went uncontrollable.

"Mama."

"ZeeMaa. "

"Mom."

"Zeeya Maa."

"Zeeniya."

All we yelled as Mama collapse on the ground. We all ran to her uncinsc5figure laying on the ground.

"Mom." Pulling mama in his lap, Aarham said and I saw his eyes going wet.

"Mom." Taking mom in lap, i called her as my eyes filled with tears.

I had never imagined these days of my life. These obstacles and this fear. The fear of losing your loved one. And there it was my mother i didnt want to lose. Hugging her I looked at Aarib Bhai.

"Take the car out." I said looking at him and nodding he ran out while I carried my mom in my arms and ran from there while I felt dad following me.

"Zeeniya." Getting in the car,Dad took mom's head in his lap and keep caressing her forehead while I was praying for her life.

"Bhai drive fast." I said to Aarib Bhai and looked at the pale face of mom.

As soon as we reached in hospital i picked my mom again in my arms and ran inside with beating heart. I was not caring where and how i was running who I was bumping. I was just scared for my mom.

"Doctor." Calling the doctor i waited.

"Doctor my mom." As our private doctor saw us he took mom in operating while we all were standing outside the room waiting.

I saw Dad twins and Roshaane standing with tears in their eyes. Turning my head toward her who was standing a bit far from me but I could see that she could feel my pain my fear and could hear my unspoken words. Holding my tears back i keep praying for my mom as my heart was beating in fear.

"She'll be fine." I heard her soothing words just close to me while she held my hand.

I turned to see my Mehak who was already looking at me with tears in her eyes.

Time keep passing and we all were waiting impatiently to know about mom's Condition. After 20 minutes doctors cane out and we all ran to him.

"How's my Zeeniya?" Asked Dad restlesly.

"Calm down fear Mr Jahan. She's fine now." Said doctor and we all took a breath of relieve.

"Can i see her?" Said Shams coming closer but i stopped him as his own condition was not good.

"Not now as she's sleeping. Her blood pressure increased to high level and it can be dangerous if it happened again. I've told you to keep her tension free. Let her rest now. We'll keep her under observation to check her blood pressure. Please wait here." Saying doctor left while I turned to see Dad who was looking do broken.

Going to him m,i hugged him and keep caressing his back.

"She's fine. Don't worry." Consoling Dad I said and moved back to see him.

"She's fine Dad." Withva light smile i saidcabd Dad nodded.

"Aarham." We both turned of the voice.

I saw Aarib Bhai standing with ragged breaths. I looked at him confused.

"What happened Bhai?" I asked going to him.

"That..news.." He said but I couldn't understand.

"What news?" I asked and went to him.

Taking the mobile out he played the video and my eyes widened on the news playing on it.

"We're giving you the latest news from business. The CEO of J companies Aarham Jahan Ahmad who is well known and reputed businessman of our country,it's shocking to know that his sister ran away from her own wedding with nonother than the CEO of Shah group of companies Shahmir Siddiqui who is well known for his adrift and playboy image."

The news was playing on and I felt the earth skipped under my feet and sky fell on me. I turned to see Dad who faltered on his feet but twins ran to him and held him.

"Dad please. Don't think about anything." I said going to him who was looking so weak.

"We are here with you." Said Sameer holding Dad and I nodded.

"She not only broke us but also she ruined your image." Dad said and I went closer to him and held his hands.

"Don't say like that. People will forget this in few days but you don't hate her that much." I said and dad looked at me with anger.

"Don't hate her?! My Zeeniya laying there, my kids crying, my son's reputation she ruined everything and you're saying that don't hate. She broke our hearts. She gave this pain to us. She's dead for me." Saying, Dad moved to see mom from the door while I looked at Sameer and Shazam who were also crying.

"You've to be strong. Dontvworry. I'll set everything." I said and they nodded.

"Sir." I turned on the voice of Abbas.

"What happened?" I asked him who was looking tensed.

"The reporters. They all are outside. Waiting for you." He said and I looked at Dad and my all family.

"I'm coming. " I said and walked to Mehak.

"Would you like to join me?" I asked as I really needed her there with me.

"Always." Replying she held my hand and I smiled.

"Aarib Bhai take care if mom. I'm just coming." Saying i walked out with my companion who's warm touch on my hand was giving me strength to face all these problems. Ali and Abbas joined us covering us from both sides.

"Sir we're here." Abbas said and I nodded and stepped out if the hospital and stopped when I saw a huge crowd of news reporters there.

"Mr Aarham is here." As they saw me they ran to me and I held her hand tightly.

It was for the first time that I didn't want to face tgem. I dufntvwsnt yo answer their wuestion. First time I was scared.

"What happened to your mother?"

"Sir why your sister ran away on her wedding day?"

"Were you compelling her to do this marriage?"

"Did her running away cause your mother to come here?"

"Tell us what is happening there sir?"

Countless questions start coming out and I looked at them forming answers in my mind.

"Do you people like to hurt the man more who is already so tensed?" Before I could say something Mehak said.

"Ma'am can you tell us why Aabia Jahan Ahmad ran away? What you want to say about this?"

Thecwuestuon was again asked and this time she held my hand tightly and I knew she was feeling feeling. She never faced all this and because of me now she was going through all this.

"I know you have a lot of question to ask because you've to sell your news but it doesn't mean to hurt a person who is already going through so much pain. Why Aabia did this? We also don't know. Aarham Jahan Ahmad doesn't know anything. Here his mother is fighting against death and you people are eager to find your answers. Please leave us alone as we already are so much tensed. Please." She said and turned to go back with me and I smiled looking at her who saved me from giving any answer.

We both walked in without listening their questions. Stopping she turned to see me.

"I did good na?" She asked innocently and I smiled while pulling her in my arms.

"Thank you. Thank you for being with me every time." I said and moved back to see her.

"I'll always be with you." She replied and I nodded and we both walked back to see Mom.

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Three days passed and Zeeniya was recovering soon but still she had pain in her heart. Pain of being betrayed by her daughter. Roshaane was there to hug her mom buy Zeeniya was not talking to her as she was angry with her too. Sander and Shazam were also there taking care if their mom.

Shams didn't come to see his ZeeMaa as he was feeling himself responsible for her condition. He was feeling guilty.

"Mom." Aarham said as he entered the room.

"Is he outside?" Before Aarham could say anything,Zeeniya asked and he nodded.

"Mom I've something to tell you." Aarham said and looked at Mehak and Aarib standing there.

"Sameer and Shazam you go out and take Roshaane with you." Aarham said and both nodded and went out with their younger sister.

"Aarib Bhai come." Calling Aarib he moved to Zeeniya who sat up.

"I wanted to say this but stopped myself because I knew you would never accept this but now it's necessary." Aarham started but Aarib and Zeeniya didn't understand.

"I want..Shams to get married." Aarham said finally what was going on on in his mind.

"With whom?" Asked Zeeniya impatiently.

"Zarnish."Aarham said which made Aarib to get shock and Zeeniya looked at him confused wanted to know why her son said like that.

"Are you put if your mind? You think you can decide everything." Aarib said getting angry but holding his hand Aarham calmed him down.

"Because Zarnish loves Shams. "On Aarham's next words Zeeniya and Aarib looked at him shocked.

"What?" Said shocked both Zeeniya and Aarib.

"It's true." Mehak took a part in the conversation.

"Listen please. I know I'm not anyone deciding someone's life bit they are not anyone but my brother and Zarnish is like my sister. On Mehndi Day,I came to know that she loves Shams because she was crying. Crying that Shams was going far from him. That day I couldn't do anything but now I think it's better to tie them with each other. Zarnish's love is the cure of Shams pain." Aarham said and this time both didn't say anything.

"What you both think? Decision will be yours." Saying Aarham got up and turned to go with Mehak.

"Aarham." Aarib called him.

"Will Shams agree?" The question showed his yes for the marriage.

Aarham smiled and gave a nod and walked to Zeeniya.

"His Zee Maa will do that. And mom before the discharge you've to do this. Make him agree or he'll destroy himself." Aarham said and Zeeniya nodded with a smile.

"I know what I've to do. Send him in." Zeeniya said and all smiled as they felt spring coming back in their lives.