Alvira read the nameplate saying Dr. Kabir Singh. She waited for him to finish when he finally kept the files aside and focused his complete attention to her.

"Mrs. Chaudhary, main Sahir ki hi reports examine kr rha tha. I must say he was lucky to get treated on right time. Otherwise consequences could have been harsh. Jiss tarah se cuts lagaye gye the, arteries ko bahut zyada damage ho skta tha", he revealed.

A relief took over Alvira's face as she silently sent a prayer to God thanking him for showing the mercy on her son.

"Dr. Singh, mera Sahir theek to ho jaega na?", she asked.

"Well, physical injuries to kuch dino me theek ho jayengi. But I am afraid Sahir mentally recover kr paega ya nhi", he told.

"Aap aisa kyun bol rhe h Doctor?", Alvira asked tensed at his words.

"Look Mrs. Chaudhary, Sahir ka doctor hone ke naate yeh mera farz h ki main aapko saare possibilities ke baare me phle se hi bata du. Main aapko kisi tarah ke andhere me nhi rakhna chahta", he told in a calm voice.

"Doctor aap kehna kya chahte h? Saaf saaf kahiye kya baat h", Alvira demanded.

Kabir explained, "Yeh ek suicide case h aur hospital ke rules ke according mujhe sabse phle Police ko inform krna chahiye tha. Pr aapki halat ko dekhte hue mane koi action nhi lia. But I must tell you that suicide cases me patients ki mental health deeply affect hoti h. Sahir khud ko dobara nuksaan bhi pahuncha skta h. Aur agar aise phir se hota h, toh mujhe Police ko involve krna padega".

"To hume kya krna chahiye? Main apne bete ko yun tadapta hua nhi dekh skti", Alvira asked as tears started flowing out of her eyes.

"Hume sirf itna dhyaan rakhna h ki usse kisi baat ka stress na ho. Main request krunga ki hosh me aane ke baad aap usse koi sawaal na puchhe. Usske mind pe kisi bhi tarah ka pressure nhi padna chahiye", he explained to Alvira as she sobbed silently.

He offered a glass of water which she drank in one gulp. She felt calmed & relaxed after drinking water. Kabir puts his hand on Alvira's to console her.

"Don't worry Mrs. Chaudhary, Sahir ko kuch nhi hoga. I'll make sure usse yahan ki best services mile", he assured her.

Alvira wiped her tears and asked in her wet voice, "Main Sahir se ek baar mil skti hu Doctor?".

"Abhi usse hosh nhi aaya h. Usske hosh me aane ke baad hume kuch tests krne honge, phir aap chahe to usse mil skti h", Dr. Kabir replied with a polite smile.

Alvira got up to leave but turned as soon as she remembered something, "Dr. Kabir, Sahir ke treatment ka kharcha main jld hi chuka dungi".

"Oh no no please, aap bill ki chinta mt kijiye. Woh pay ho gya h", Dr. Kabir told her.

"Kisne dia?", Alvira stared at him questioningly.

"Mera mtlb h ki hamare hospital me ek Fund Quota hota h unn patients ke liye jo treatment ka kharch nhi utha paate. Maine baat ki h wahan se kuch adjust ho jaega", he told her smiling a bit extra this time.

"Allah ka shukr h jo aap jaise farishtay aaj bhi duniya me maujood h. Aap jo mere Sahir ke liye kr rhe h main aapka jitna shukriya kru kam h", Alvira said being thankful to Allah and him. Dr. Kabir did not meet his eyes to her while she was thanking him.

"Shukriya mera nhi usska kariye jo iska asli haqdaar h. Main to sirf zariya hoon", Kabir said still not meeting his eyes with her.

His eyes went on his phone screen which was showing a call from an unknown number. But because of being on silent mode, it didn't ring.

"Mrs. Chaudhary, aap raat se yahan h. I suggest ki aap ghar jaa ke thoda fresh ho aaiye, tb tk Sahir ko bhi hosh aa jaega", Kabir suggested.

Alvira nodded and left the cabin. As soon as she was gone, Kabir picked up the call.

"Kaam ho gya h", he spoke.

"Thanks! Aapka cheque shaam tk mil jaega", a lady replied from the other side.

"Pr tum ho kaun?", Kabir asked the mysterious lady on the phone.

"Kya farq padta h hum kon h. Aapko sirf aapke paison se matlb hona chahiye", she told in a fierce voice.

"Pr tum Sahir ke liye itna sb kr kyu rhi ho? Kya rishta h tumhara Sahir se?", Kabir questioned her again.

She paused for a moment before saying, "Rishta to bahut gehra h. Aur hum to sirf unn zakhmon pe marham lagane ki koshish kr rhe h jinki wajah hum h", she replied.

"Mtlb?", Kabir asked unsure of what she meant.

"Mtlb kuch nhi. Ap sirf itna dhyaan rakhiye ki Sahir ke treatment me koi kami nhi honi chahiye. Paison ki fikar krne ki zaroorat nhi h", saying that much the mysterious lady cut the call.

Zoya was standing in front of the mirror looking at her own reflection in it as she let a lone tear escape her eyes. She was wearing ethnic designer kurta along with sharara & matching golden dupatta. The outfit was kept light as it was decorated with small golden works all over it. She has kept her hair open and was looking beautiful as always.

It was her Engagement day. Soon she'll be exchanging ring with the person she barely knows. He is a complete stranger she has met less than 24 hours ago. And yet she is all set to marry him.

"Zoya", she heard Ammi's voice and cleaned her tears hurriedly from her face.

"Zoya bete, aap ready ho gyi?", Roshnaq entered Zoya's room and was awestruck seeing her daughter.

"Mashaallah! Kitni khoobsurat lag rhi h hamari beti", Roshnaq said as she puts a 'kaala teeka' on Zoya. Zoya passed a smile in return which surely didn't reach her eyes.

"Chaliye, sb intezaar kr rhe h aapka", Roshnaq said holding Zoya's arms and both mother-daughter duo left the room.

They were at the top of the stairs when every eye in the hall downstairs directed towards them including Aditya's. The decorations in the hall was kept light with flowers and colorful lights. There were only few people there including Hoodas, Siddiquis & a few family friends.

Zoya was definitely a beauty that Aditya's eyes got pasted on her. He watched her with his dreamy eyes and killer smile on his face as she descended down the stairs holding her dress.

Aditya was standing in the centre of the hall between Paa & Arjun. He was looking smart & dashing in the golden pathani suit which was matching with Zoya's outfit. A charming smile adorned his beautiful face making him more attractive.

Just as Roshnaq & Zoya reached the foot of the stairs, Waseem went near them and his lips curved into a smile as he looked lovingly at his daughter. Zoya smiled back at him but could tell that he was still upset with her about the last night. Both Zoya's parents held her each hand and headed to the centre of the beautifully decorated hall. Aditya's eyes left Zoya's face only when she stood next to him.

"Bahut pyaari lag rhi ho", Anjana praised Zoya cupping her cheeks.

"Sagaai ki rasme shuru ki jaaye", Waseem said, loud enough to be heard by everyone.

Arjun took out the small ring box from his kurta's pocket and gave it to Anjana. Aditya had given it to him to keep it safe. Anjana pulled out the ring from the box and passed it to Aditya.

"Cheeku", she said handing the ring to him and gestured towards Zoya.

"Come on bhai!", Arjun exclaimed in happiness & everyone hooted.

It was time for them to face each other. Aditya turned towards Zoya who was standing still at her place lost in thoughts. Aditya forwarded his palm to her asking for her hand. Every eye turned towards Zoya in anticipation. But Zoya didn't react.

"Zoya bete, apna haath badhaiye. Aditya wait kr rhe h", Roshnaq said breaking her chain of thoughts.

Zoya hesitatingly placed her hand in Aditya's allowing him to do the honors. She closed her eyes as Sahir's face flashed in her mind. Her brain started playing the memories they had together, the promises they made to each other, the night they made love first time, and many more. Tears threatened to come out of her eyes but Zoya tried to stay as firm as possible. Aditya delicately took her hand and gently slided the ring into the ring finger.

Zoya opened her eyes coming back to the reality when she noticed people were clapping and cheering around her. Her eyes rested at the shining diamond on her finger. The ring made her believe that she is officially engaged now. For the first time, Zoya lifted her eyes to look at Aditya who looked happy as he talked to his mother. She noticed her Abbu's face, he looked happy too.

"Zoya", Roshnaq passed a ring to Zoya and gestured her to do the same.

Zoya held the ring in her right hand & watched him nervously. Everyone's attention was back on Zoya. She hesitated to ask for Aditya's hand. But he understood her nervousness without her showing it and immediately forwarded his hand in front of Zoya. She took it nervously and slowly slided down the ring in his finger. Everyone clapped and began congratulating the couple.

AdiYa started touching the feet of the elders taking their blessings. Anjana hugged Zoya and kissed Aditya on his forehead.

"Kisi ki nazar na lage tum dono ko", she said while taking their 'balaiyaan'.

Soon after sometime they started the Roka Ceremony rituals. Both Hoodas and Siddiquis presented the gifts and fed sweets to each other. The atmosphere was light & happy.

"Mubarak ho Hooda sahab! Ab hum officially samdhi ban gye h", Waseem said as he took Harsh in his embrace.

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After the ceremony was over and all guests had gone to their homes, everyone was sitting on the terrace of the Siddiqui mansion in their night clothes relaxing and celebrating their children's engagement & them becoming a family.

Harsh & Waseem were in deep discussion about some political issue while Anjana & Roshnaq were busy chit-chatting about the jewellery they'd be wearing in the next function. Aditya & Arjun were talking in the corner.

"What? Aapne bhabhi ko abhi tk woh gift nhi dia! ", Arjun blurted out.

"Arjun dheere bol! Ha mane nhi dia pr aaj raat khatm hone se phle de dunga", Aditya told him gesturing towards the elders sitting around them.

"Bhai jiss speed se aapki gaadi jaa rhi h na, shaadi ho jaegi pr aap sharmate reh jaoge", Arjun taunted him.

"Tu chup kr, mane kaha na aaj de dunga", Aditya told him.

"Dekhte h!", Arjun said.

The door of the terrace opened and Zoya entered through it holding tray in her hands. She kept the tray on the table and started pouring tea into the cups from the kettle. She had made her Abbu's favourite 'adrak wali chaai' for everyone. She passed the tea cups to Waseem, Harsh, Anjana & Roshnaq and filled two more cups for Arjun & Aditya.

Aditya watched her serving tea to everyone. Then holding the two cups in her hands, Zoya walked in his direction. His heartbeats started beating faster as she approached him.

"Bhai zyada socho mat. Bhabhi yahin aa rhi h jo bolna h jldi bol dena", Arjun whispered to him.

"Chaai", Zoya handed the tea to Arjun first who took it with a smile.

Aditya's eyes were fixed on Zoya as she moved towards him after serving tea to Arjun. Aditya's hand was halfway to take the cup from her when Arjun said, "Bhai chaai nhi peete" and Aditya quickly took back his hand.

"Sorry, hume pata nhi tha. Hum coffee bana dete h", Zoya said looking at Aditya for a second and then back to Arjun.

Zoya went near the table, collected the empty kettle and left through the gate she had come from.

"Bhai soch kya rhe ho? Jaao!", Arjun said.

Aditya immediately got up and taking a look around ran after Zoya shutting the terrace door & making Arjun laugh.

"Zoya", Aditya called.

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