Hamid

It was time for fajr salah. I couldn't sleep the whole night as the thoughts never leaved my mind.

I made wudu and grabbed the prayer mat and started offering salah.

'Salah' is the cure for lost soul, confused mind and broken heart.

After offering prayer, I made dua, Seek Allah's (SWT) help, to find the right path.
I lowered my head in Sujood.
The best part in Sujood is, we whisper beneath the ground and it is heard up in heaven.
When I was up, I had my answers.

She is the one

But I need to ask Saif about it.

***
Saif was up already. We had breakfast together.
After finishing, I thought maybe it was the right time to have a talk with him.

"Saif, I need to talk to you, it's um...something important" I gestured him to come near me.

"Yeah, dad. What is it?" He sat beside me.

I took a deep breath
"Look Saif, it's been a month since Razia has left us, and until now I have been feeling ashamed of not furnishing you with parental love, which you need the most. I'm not able to give you mother's love" I looked at him.

"Dad, you shouldn't say this, I know you love me more than anyone" he smiled.

"Yeah, son. But I don't want my boy to lack mother's love. Only a women can bring motherly love to your life. And...I think I know that women."I bit my lip.

"You mean...you're gonna bring me a step mom?" His eyes widened.

I don't understand why kids have a horrible perspective of step mother's. Maybe it's beacuse of the Cinderella story.

"Um...its all for your happiness son. And I think she will be the one."I stammered, wondering what his reaction would be.

"Who?" He whispered.

"Your, Miss Naureen" I let out the breath I was holding.

"What?? Miss???" He exclaimed.

"Listen dear, I have never seen you being so friendly, with anyone other than Me and Razia. She brings a smile to your face, that smile which I was struggling to bring for so long. She brought you back to life, which I wasn't able to do.
Just think about it. She could be a good mother." I explained.

"Dad, yes I feel comfortable with her, I feel relaxed, she makes me forget my worries...but how can she be..?? I mean..." He was confused and Shocked.

"I'm doing this for your betterment. Just give it a chance" I looked at him with pleading eyes. It's all for his future.

"Okay then. I trust you dad and I know there's always something better for us, when our parents take a decision. But what about her? Will she accept us?" He looked up at me with hopeful eyes.

I hugged him tight.

"I hope she will."

*****

Naureen

I was helping aunt with the house chores when Saif called me and told me to come over to his place. He said he wanted to share something important.

I rushed to his house. Hoping everything to be fine.

I found both of them sitting in the living room.

"Assalam wa alaikum. Why did you call me?  Is everything okay?" I bombarded them with questions. They both replied to my salam.

"Um...Miss Dad has something to tell you" Saif pointed at his father. I turned to look at Mr. Hamid.

"I know this will shock you. But before I say anything I want you to know that, I'm doing all of this for Saif's sake. And I think you will understand me. Will you help him? help my Saif?" he asked, with pleading eyes

I stared at him.

"I mean, he always seems to be himself around you, almost forgetting her" he explained.

"You have to do this. Please, for Saif.
Will you marry me?" He asked staring right into my eyes.

I shut my eyes close. This was unexpected.

Oh, how I wish they both would never know the truth. They will hate me then. Saif would hate me.

"There's something you need to know, Mr.Hamid" I finally said mustering up some courage.

"Yes. Feel free to say, what comes to your mind" he said

"I.....I.."

How am I supposed to say it. What will they think about me. I kept it hid until now, they'll think I played with their hearts.

"I.."  I was trying to form words.

Should I tell them?

When suddenly Mr. Hamid's phone rang.

"I'm sorry, but I have to take this. Excuse me for a moment"
He said as he left.

I looked at Saif. His eyes held emotions. Maybe he was struggling, whether to accept me or not. And if he was ready to accept me, I'm not worth it. I have killed an innocent soul. The one which belonged so close to his heart. And I'm the reason for taking it away from him.
Tears welled up in my eyes, but I tried to blink them off.

"Yes, you were saying?" Mr. Hamid said as soon as he was back.

I can't tell them truth. I can't face them. I cannot see the pain in Saif's eyes when I tell the truth and I don't even have the strength in me to say it. 

"I...need time" I said lowly.

"You can take your time. But I need you to know that, we are not forcing you into this, after all it's your life, I'm not pressurizing you to say yes. Think calmly. We will wait. Hope you'll take the right decision." Mr.Hamid  smiled.

I nodded my head, giving a weak smile and ran as quick as possible not meeting anyone's eyes.  

My feet made it's way as fast as possible, while tears rolled down my cheeks.

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Finally the part of story has arrived,the part for which I was waiting for so long.

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