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"I'm extremely sorry ma'am but I don't have change." Cashier said.

"Even I don't have change." Leslie said looking in her purse. "So I cannot buy this?" She asked after looking up.

"I will pay for her."

They both looked behind Leslie to see who said that. Noor smiled at Leslie. They were in a supermarket, standing in line to pay for their things.

"Thank you Noor for paying for me." Leslie said.

"Thank you Leslie for this ice cream." Noor said smiling.

Leslie smiled back. They were now out of the store walking towards their house which was in the same direction.

"How are you doing?" Noor asked Leslie.

"Better. How are you?"

"I'm fine."

"That's good to hear."

"We are moving back to New York in two days"

"Oh. Why?"

"Our parents and relatives are there. None of us are working now so we decided to go back and find a job there."

"Oh. Wildan must have been really sad about that "

"He is the one convinced Zeeshan to move."

"Really?"

Noor nodded,"yes. We had decided to move a really long time ago but we stayed back because Wildan needed Zeeshan. We were planning to stay for few more months but Wildan knew our condition so he convinced Zeeshan."

"He is a really nice person."

"True."

"After Urfi now he needs someone in his life."

"I know. Zeeshan and I were discussing about it but it's too early so we cannot tell him to get married."

"Yeah. He needs time."

"That's why we didn't say anything to him."

"I will be in contact with him. I guess after his sister he needs someone and now that Zeeshan is also leaving he will be left alone. I guess he needs a sister and I need a Brother."

Noor smiled,"that would be great."

"I guess."

"So you don't have Brothers?" Noor asked after some time.

"I have a Brother and two sisters but they all are half siblings."

"Oh."

"My parents got divorced when I was ten. After few years they both got married to other people. So I got half brother and half sister from my dad's side and a half sister from mom."

"Oh. It must be great to have so many siblings."

"Maybe. I don't know."

Noor did not say anything. It was a sensitive topic and talking about it might hurt Leslie so she avoided any kind of controversial answer.

"I grew with my grandma. Actually initially I was with my mom but I don't like her husband. So mom left me with her mom."

"He is not a good man?"

"He is. Actually he was really good to me but I had trouble accepting him. I could not see my mom with someone else. Same with my father. I could not see him with someone else even though his wife is a darling. That's why I stay away from their children."

"But they are Family Leslie. Everyone will leave one day but Family stays."

"I know now. But I have already done the damage. My parents are in contact with me in fact they call daily but their families are far away from me."

"It's never too late. Start now. Go and meet them. Talk to you brother and sister. You are the elder one so you can always be the one who guides them."

"I don't want to guide them. I don't feel connected to them and I don't blame them."

"Ok."

"You know that's why Urfi and I were best friends. None of us had parents. We both grew up alone. We saw how other parents use to be there for their kids and we both were always left alone. My grandma was too old and Wildan was busy earning money so that he could provide good life to his sister. That left us alone."

"Leslie i don't know how to say this or at least I don't know a better way of saying this but I know even you are devastated by Urfi's sudden death. I know I cannot take her place but if you want to talk or share anything then I'm always there for you."

Leslie smiled,"that's really sweet of you but now I don't want to get close to anyone. Not at least for some time. It is painful when someone you love leaves."

"I can understand."

"Now Our ways are different." Leslie said.

Noor frowned,"what do you mean?"

"Your house is in the right direction and my house is in the left."

Noor Smiled,"oh. Yeah."

"It was nice talking to you."

"I'm glad we met. I wanted to meet you before leaving."

"My grandma is all alone so I should get out."

"Ok. Take care. Hope to meet you again."

"I really hope that. Take care Noor. And take care of Zeeshan. Always be happy. I'm sure that's what Urfi wanted." She said smiling.

Noor smiled,"I will."

"Bye. Give my love to Iiman."

"Bye Leslie. You can always message me whenever you want."

"I will remember that."

After bidding their goodbyes they both went their own ways. Noor was happy to meet her and somewhere she was now feeling better and at peace. Leslie knew everything but still she was not rude to Noor. She thought Leslie will blame her but to her surprise she didn't blame her. Noor was somewhere feeling guilty but she was guilt free. Not totally but to a great extent.

***

"We are done!" Noor said smiling.

Zeeshan smiled awkwardly before looking down.

"Just two more days!"

"Noor I'm not coming with you."

"Where?"

"New York."

Noor instantly looked at him,"What do you mean?"

"I mean You go ahead with Iiman."

"So you will not come with us? Why? What will you do here?"

"Let me finish. I want to stay here with Wildan for a while. I will come there soon."

"Oh."

"I wish I would have thought about that earlier. I booked my tickets."

"We can't do anything about that?"

"I will have to see."

"So we should take your stuff or not?"

"You take your bags. Our other stuff will be moved by movers and Packers they will take all my bags. I will just keep the small one with me."

"Ok." Noor said shaking her head.

"Go your other daughter came." Zeeshan said when someone knocked the door.

"Today is our last day with her. I will miss her a lot." Noor said standing up.

Noor was standing up when again someone knocked the door. By the time she opened the door that person had rang the bell at least three times. Noor opened the door with a frown on her face. As soon as she opened the door Zeeshan also came behind her to see who was the impatient visitor.

"Daneen what happened?"

"Came I come in?" She said breathing heavily.

"Yeah come in."

She came in and Noor quickly closed the door. Zubiya was holding Dainisha's hand and Asbha was in Daneen's arms. They all came in the living room after that. Noor and Daneen sat on the couch. Zeeshan was standing next their TV. Dainisha was standing next to her mom. Holding her hand. Zobia was standing with Zeeshan.

"Daneen what happened?" Noor asked.

"My husband didn't take the news well."

"What did he do?"

"I don't want to tell you that. It's not something good to share."

"Should I call the police?" Zeeshan asked.

"Oh no no. It's just the matter of few days."

"Then what will you do now?"

"I'm going to run away"

"What?" Noor asked with her eyes pooped out.

"Yeah. I have planned everything. But I need your help if you don't mind."

"Say it."

"Can you please take Zubiya with you?"

Zeeshan frowned,"what do you mean? Where are we supposed to take her?"

"With you to New York."

"But why Daneen. What is happening?"

Daneen looked at Zubiya. Suddenly her eyes filled with water. She looked down so that her daughter does not see her tears. Zeeshan looked down at Zubiya and found she was already looking at him. He smiled before keeping his hand on her head.

"Zubiya go and see what Iiman is doing." He said.

Zubiya nodded before running towards her room.

"Thank you." Daneen said to Zeeshan to which he responded with a smile.

"Daneen?" Noor said softly.

"My husband will hurt me a lot and I cannot leave for at least a week. Actually divorce papers were suppose to come later but I don't know how they came today."

"So now?"

"I don't want Zubiya to see all that. Dainisha and Asbha are really young so they won't remember all this but Zubiya might remember this her whole life. I don't want her to have traumatic childhood like I had. She has already seen a lot and she does not deserve this. I don't trust anyone else. I will take care of everything else."

"Daneen how will you survive these few weeks?" Noor asked.

"I survived seven years with him I can do this as well."

"But what if he tried to kill you? He can do anything." Zeeshan asked.

"He won't. I will protect myself don't worry."

"I don't know what to say." Noor said.

"Don't say anything. Just take Zubiya away from this mess. My best friend will take her away in few days from you."

"Ok."

"I was planning to come there anyway so that's not an issue. Please Noor help me one last time."

Noor turned to Zeeshan. Zeeshan was already looking at her. She was not sure what Zeeshan would say. She didn't want to say yes to Daneen without knowing what Zeeshan wanted. After looking at each other for some time Zeeshan looked away.

"Ok. We will help you." He said.

"Thank you so much brother. I will forever remember you help."

"Daneen why don't you come with us?" Noor asked.

"It will take time for my arrangements."

"You can will with us."

"No Noor I don't want to trouble you both anymore just take care of my daughter."

"Are you sure?" Zeeshan asked.

"Yes I'm sure."

"Do you want us to help you with something?" Noor asked.

"No. Thank you Noor. May Allah bless you both."

"Daneen please take care of yourself."

"I will. And before I forget." Daneen extended an envelope towards Noor.

Noor took it before asking,"what is this?"

"Money for Zubiya's ticket."

Noor shook her head before looking at Zeeshan.

"You don't have to give us that." Zeeshan said.

"Please take it."

"I'm not going anyway Daneen. Zubiya will go on my ticket."

"You will go later. And you will need money for that."

"We will see that later." Noor said.

"Thank You so much."

"Stop saying thank you." Noor said.

"Can you call Zubiya."

"Zubiya Mumma is going." Noor said.

Daneen stood up,"Once again Thank you."

"Daneen take care of yourself. If he goes out of control then call me immediately." Noor said.

"Ok."

Soon Daneen left with her daughters. Zeeshan and Noor were confused what they should do. They were not sure what was happening but they wanted to help Zubiya.

***

"You have kept everything?" Zeeshan asked.

"Yes."

"Passport? Ticket? Everything?"

"Zeeshan yes! I'm not a small baby. And I'm not traveling for the first time."

"Ok. Where is Zubiya?"

"They are waiting outside."

"Her husband?"

"He left for work."

"Oh ok."

"Let's go." Noor said picking up her handbag.

Zeeshan brought her bag out before closing the door. Noor kept all her stuff in the car when Zubiya came with her Mom. They kept Zubiya's bad inside before hugging each other.

"Thank you Noor."

"Daneen enough now."

Daneen smiled before looking at her daughter. She sat down to face her daughter. "Zubiya please don't trouble Noor Aunty. Mumma will come soon. You will take care of yourself right?"

Zubiya nodded her head,"I will miss you Mumma." Zubiya said before getting a hug to her mom.

Noor smiled at them before walking away to give them some private time. She went and stood next to Zeeshan, looking at the house.

"I will miss this house."

"Really?" Zeeshan asked.

"Yep."

"Why? It's way smaller than your house and just a normal house."

Noor rolled her eyes,"I had memories here. Size does not matter Mr. Malik."

"Ok." Zeeshan said smiling.

"Take care of yourself."

"You too. Take care Iiman." Zeeshan said before kissing her.

"It's time to go!" Noor exclaimed.

"Yeah." Zeeshan said.

They kept all the remaining stuff inside before getting in the car. Zubiya was sitting ahead with Zeeshan and Noor was sitting behind with Iiman. Zeeshan was about to start his car when Noor's phone started ringing. She quickly pulled it out. She smiled before answering.

"Salam Zyva!"

"Walekum assalam Noor."

"Just few more hours and then I will be with you guys!"

"That's great. When will you reach home?"

"Around eleven at night."

"Are you free tomorrow?"

"Yeah I guess. Why?"

"Can you come with me tomorrow?"

"Yeah sure. But where?"

"Hospital."

"What happened Zyva?"

"I'm going for abortion tomorrow."