Two years later:

Zara's pov:

Two years..It's been two years since I came to London. My baby Ruhaani is of three half years now. She is my world. I miss my family in India but I have too many painful memories there that stop me from going back. Mom dad comes to visit every six months. I talk with Yazan in call time to time. Arham cut off himself from everyone after Aarzoo's death. I have not talked with him since our divorce.
About Ruhaan, I don't know, I don't want to know. I don't care about him anymore. I hate him with my whole heart. If ever comes infront of me then I will kill him.

I heard knock on the door which brought me out of my thoughts. It's Zohaan. My father's friend's son.

He said,"You are still awake..?"

I just shrugged my shoulders.

He said,"Anyway I just came here to tell you that we have meeting with Zohaib tomorrow at 11:00 AM."

I said,"But it was suppose to be after two days."

He said,"Yes but he just called me and told me that he is available tomorrow. He would like to have the meeting if we are okay with it. This deal is important for us so I said 'Yes'"

I looked at him suspiciously and said,"Are you trying to hook me up with him?"

He said,"I am not."

I raised my eyebrows at him.

He rolled his eyes and said,"He likes you a lot. He loves Ruhaani. I don't understand why you don't want to give him a chance. He is head over heels for you. He is a nice guy Zara. I know him since childhood. He is my best friend. I am not telling you to marry him but just give him a chance."

I said,"I just can't Zohaan. You will not understand."

He said,"Is this because of Ruhaani's father? But you only divorced him."

I said,"I don't want to talk about it Zohaan. You were never in love nor you got heart broken so you will not understand what I am going through. Someone broke my trust so badly that It really hard for me to trust anyone. I am happy with what I have. Ruhaani is my life. She is my world. I don't care about anything else."

I got lost in his own thoughts.

I said,"Where are you lost?"

He said,"Nothing."

I said,"Where is Ruhaani? It's her bed time. Tell her to stop playing and come back to room."

He said,"She is with Mom"

I said,"Okay let her be with her for tonight."

After breakfast I went to meet Zohaan's mom Aneesha. Ruhaani was still asleep. My baby..I kissed her forehead.

Aneesha Aunty said,"Don't worry. I will take good care of her When you are in office."

I said,"I know you will. I have no doubt in it but from few days her health is not good. She is getting tired very soon. I am just worried."

She said,"She will be fine. By the way what did the doctor say.

I said,"We will get her reports today. I will get them while coming back from office."

She said,"She will be fine."

I was about to leave for office when I got call from dad.

Dad said,"I have a good news for you..beta."

I said,",What is it Papa?"

Papa said,"Arham is getting married next month. You have to come to India."

I said,"It will not look good if I come Papa. I am his ex-wife. I will talk to him."

Papa said,"As you wish princess. Take care."

I was shocked is an understatement. Arham is getting married. I am happy for him but I am not sure if he is doing it from heart or someone is forcing him to marry. As far as I know he loves Aarzoo a lot to remarry. What is happening? Should I go to India? But what if Ruhaan comes to the marraige? It's better if I didn't go.

Arham's pov:

Two years..I can't believe it's been two years since I lost Aarzoo. I feel do much regret that I lost lot of time which I would have spent with her but I was so scared of society that I wasted all our childhood and teenage. I wasted our early twenties in doubting her. Finally when we got together I lost her in time span of a month. I would do anything just get time to live few more minutes with her. I want to tell her that how much I love her. I have no life without her. I would have killed myself if it was not sin in Islam. I can't do it so I have to live a life without her. This is my punishment for all the pain I gave her. I love her so much where ever I see she is there. What ever I do I feel her presence. Even though she is not with me I will live for her.

Her death affected so many peoples. I haven't seen anyone from Khan family smile after Aarzoo's death. She is Maan papa's princess. Jiya ma atleast show her pain in the form of tears but Maan papa has not said a word. He acts so indifferent like nothing happened but nothing is same as before.

I have shifted back to my parents house. I want to take care of both our parents. It's my responsibility now. Ruhaan, What should I say about him? He has not come here since Aarzoo's death. He talks with Jiya ma on time to time but Maan papa refused to talk with him. He is so hurt and angry with him for leaving their family when they are in need of him.
Yazan and Yarah are married but I don't think everything is smooth between them. Yahya's death has taken a toll on them. They have matured a lot. Yarah has taken the responsibility of house so nicely. I can't believe she is just 22 years old.
Yazan is studying hard so that he can help Zaan Papa and Maan Papa in business.

Shahyan and Saleekh went to London for higher studies. First it was only Shahyan who wanted to go. He never told the reason to anyone why? Papa was not happy with his because he has responsibility of Asmara but Asmara supported him. Saleekh also joined him because he wanted to become responsible. Weird, right? I felt do but it was his choice. Papa asked Asmara if she want to go to her parents house till Shahyan is back. She agreed. From then she is staying with Aneekh Uncle and Samaira Aunty. She is also resumed her studies. It's been a year since Shahyan or Saleekh came to visit us.

Zara.. it's been two years since I saw here. I get to know about her from Zaan uncle otherwise she is not in touch with anyone except her parents. I know she is very hurt after what Ruhaan did to her. I don't understand why he did it. He don't even want to talk with us.

My parents want me to remarry but how can I startover? Aarzoo may be death for them but she is with me all the time in my heart. She is my life. I can never give her place to anyone. She is my one and only. Her death changes nothing. I promised her she is the only one for me and I will not break my promise but everything changed two weeks ago.

I was having breakfast when Papa said,"Arham..W-We have found a girl for you."

It angered me to no extent but I can't snap at them so I calmly said,"I am not interested."

Lina ma said,"Arham Please..it's been two years. You are still young. You have your life ahead and everyone need a partner. We all love Aarzoo alot. We are hurt with her death but we can't stop living because of that. Arham I know you love Aarzoo a lot. We are not asking you to stop loving her but give your life a chance. Give marraige one more chance. Ruaa is nice girl. Please meet her once for us."

I said,"I can't. I am sorry. I am not ready to remarry."

I was about to go when Dad said,"Okay fine. Don't marry her bht meet her once. I already promised her uncle. Meet her once and then say No."

I said,"Okay."

I went to meet her at coffee shop. She smiled when she saw me I saw similar pain in her eyes which I see when I look in the mirror. Pain of losing the loved ones.

It was so awkward that both of us said nothing for 1o minutes.

She said,"I have a five year old daughter. Her name is Rida Aarzoo."

I don't know what to say. Aarzoo..

She said,"So I guess this is the end of conversation. I will go now."

I should have let her go but I stopped her.

I said,"Why didn't you bring her with you?"

She looked taken aback.

She said,"She is in car. Actually whenever I tell anyone that I have a daughter that's the end of conversation."

I said,"Can I meet her?"

She nodded and we both went to her car. A cute little girl was sitting in back. She smiled at me. She reminded of my Aarzoo when she was of 5 year old.

I said,"Where is her father?"

Ruaa said,"We are not together. I met him in college and fell in love.We both wanted different things from life so we parted our ways. I came back to India to my parents. They died last year in plane crash. My aunt and Uncle want to get rid of me so they are looking for groom form me."

I felt really bad for her.

She said," I am not ready for marriage. I just tell them about Rida and they cancel marraige. Simple."

She smiled slightly.

I said,"You have a beautiful daughter."

She said,"Thank you."

Aarzoo got down from car and said,"Mumma who is he?"

I said,"I am your mum's friend."

I extended my hand towards her and said,"Hi, I am Arham."

She shyly grabbed my hand and said,"I am Rida."

I gave her chocolate and her eyes lit up. She smiled and said,"Thank you."

Ruaa said,"You are nice Arham. You will find a nice girl for you. I have to go now. I promised Rida that I will take her to carnival."

I said,"Is it okay if I join you?"

She said,"Yeah sure."

We went to Carnival. Rida is such a nice girl. I enjoyed a lot after long time.if Yahya and Aarzoo were alive then it would have been us.

After that day we were not in contact.

Two days ago I was going to office and my car had trouble. I was waiting for my driver to bring mechanic. I went to near by shop to wait. I was surprised to see Ruaa there. She was working as waitress.

I said,"Heyy..nice to see you again. What are you doing here? Where is Aarzoo?"

She said,"Hi..She is in school. I work here."

I said,"Here?"

She said,"I have not completed college what job I might get?"

I said,"but your family-"

She said,"It's my work time. I can't have personal chat so Please could you let me know what you would like to order."

I came to same cafe in the evening after my office hours. She was still working here. I saw Aarzoo was sitting near kitchen. She smiled when she saw me. I called her to come to me.

She is so sweet..like an angel. She told me about her day in school. I helped her in her homework then we played games in my phone.

When Ruaa's shift ended she came to take Aarzoo.

She said,"Thanks for spending time with her. She usually gets bored sitting alone. Nice to meet you but we have to go now"

I said,"I will drop you home"

She said,"No it's fine. It's near by only."

I said,"It's not safe to go alone at this time."

She said,"I go alone everyday so it will be fine."

I said,"I insist..I will drop you."

She sighed and sat in my car. I dropped her at her house which is small single room.

I went home that night. Next day I asked dad about Ruaa. He told me that she is daughter of industrialist. We have worked with them. I met her father. He died six months back in car crash. She is solo heir of the property then why she is living like that on streets?

I went to visit her next day as well after her shift ends.

She said,"What do you want? Why you keep coming here?"

I said,"I want to know why you are living like this when you are solo heir to Rashim industries."

She said,"That's none of your business."

I said,"It's affects Aarzoo's life so it matters to me."

She said,"Why do you care?"

I said,"I care for her because.. I just do. Don't ask me further."

She said,"Are you some pervert?"

I said,"What no?"

She said,"Why are you after my Rida?"

I said,"I care for her because of her name..Aarzoo. That's my late wife Name. I love my wife a lot."

She looked at me for few seconds and said,"I am sorry for misunderstanding."

I said,"It's okay. Please can you tell me now. What's happening?"

She said,"My dad wrote in his will that I can get share of property only if I get married otherwise it will go to my father's brother. As I was not ready to get married to their adopted son they threw me out of house. "

I said,"But they were looking for your groom. They approached my parents. "

She smiled sarcastically and said,"It just a show off to the lawyer. They knew you will say No."

I said,"So They got the property?"

She said,"No..There is still time for it. Two months...They want to show me that how difficult it will be for me to live alone without property so that I can change my mind towards marraige with their adopted son."

I said,"Why you don't want to marry him?"

She said,"He has anger issues and short tempered. He never treated Rida well so How can I trust him with my daughter?"

I said,"Will it be okay for you if I marry you"

She looked shocked.

I said,"Just for few months until you get yout property. Don't take me wrong. I am also not interested in marraige. I love my wife a lot. I am doing this for Aarzoo. I want to give her secure and comfortable life."

She said,"I need time to think"

I gave her my card and said,"Call me when you make up your mind.

I left from there saying bye to little Aarzoo.

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