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Sufyaan closed the main door of his house and started walking towards his room. He had a meeting in the afternoon with a client in a restaurant. It was almost five when he was done with it so instead of going back to office he came home. He knew he would be the first one to be home and he was looking forward to a quiet and calm evening.

While walking towards the stairs his eyes fell on Haajar who was sitting on a couch  in the living room. He raised his eyebrows when he remembered Haajar was staying with them from past three days. She was reading reader's digest and had a very serious expression on her face. He decided to let her be alone for a while and when to his room.

After twenty minutes he came out of his room and went to the living room. Haajar was still reading reader's digest. Sufyaan smiled before sitting on the chair.

"What are you reading?"

Haajar finally came out of her world and looked up. "Salam! When did you come?"

"A while ago. You were busy reading then."

"I was reading an article about a men who suffered in World War II. It was such a bad time. I read around 3 stories in two days. I don't understand how can people be so cruel!"

"That really was the worst phase in human history."

"I cannot imagine how people survived.  I always think what will I do if something like that happens now. Should I hope to survive or should I hope to die?"

Sufyaan nodded his head,"that's a question we can never find an answer for unless we experience it."

"I just hope something like that never happens again. After reading so many stories I'm so scared. Even now as I talk about it my heart is beating faster."

"Something like that would not happen now. Humans don't have that thinking now. Humans no more desire to rule the whole world by becoming a dictator or my killing people."

"I think Humans are the most unpredictable creatures so I don't agree with that. Anything can happen anytime."

Sufyaan slowly nodded his head,"I kind of agree with that."

"Ah. Now let's talk about something good and less scary." Haajar tried to change the topic.

"When are your parents coming back from India? "

"I don't know. Next month or maybe a month after that."

"Why did they suddenly go?"

"Uncle has some property there and there are some issues so he went to sort things. He took Ma so that she could meet his Ma. She still doesn't like her much so uncle wants them to spend some time so they can like each other. "

Sufyaan was observing Haajar's every moment. He heard what she said but didn't say anything. After waiting for almost a minute he asked," you still call Rahemat chachu as uncle?"

Haajar smiled," yeah. I was not sure if I wanted to call him dad or Abba in the starting and now I think it's awkward to start saying that."

"It won't be awkward. He would feel good. "

"I know but I don't feel like calling him that."

"You did not accept him as your father?"

"I don't know about that. I mean I really respect him, I like to see him with my mom, he does a lot for me and I definitely love him but somewhere when I think of father I can only see my father's face in my mind."

"I can understand." Sufyaan even thought he didn't really understand what she meant. He was quiet waiting for her to say something. He wanted to give her some time in case she was feeling emotional. He had never been in that situation so he wasn't sure how to console her or what to say.

"Can I tell you a secret?" Haajar suddenly said.

"If you want to."

"I feel,do not tell anyone ok?" She paused for a second," especially mom."

"Don't worry about it Haajar."

"Ok. Thank you. So..." She looked around for few seconds before saying,"I think what I did to my father is wrong."

Sufyaan frowned,"ok."

"I mean yes he was wrong with what he did to mom and because he lied to me. But I just left the house.  I mean he did a lot for me. We cannot deny that.  He was terrible to mom but he was good to me. Strict but good."

"I won't lie Haajar, but I have been thinking the same since past few years. I mean I don't justify him but I think you leaving your house and  we supporting you in that was wrong. We made you take that decision when you were just 12. I'm sorry for that."

"It's not your fault. You did a right thing. You helped mom."

"But you were just 12. You did what we told you to."

"I think we cannot blame anyone."

"I guess." Sufyaan said nodding g his head. "I always feel bad when I think about what you said about your step mom. She was good to you, right?"

"She was really good. She didn't have any kids so she considered me like her own."

"This just makes me feel worse."

"You don't have to."

"Why not? She is suffering because you left. I'm sure she misses you."

"She does but not that much."

Sufyaan frowned again,"what do you mean?"

"One more secret. I'm still in contact with her. We video chat daily."

"Who her?"

"My step mom."

Sufyaan froze for a second. He didnt want to scare her with his react so he took some time to calm himself down. After few a minute he asked,"Your mom knows that?"

Haajar shook her head,"No. But why should she know? It's my relationship with her. My mom has no say in that."

Sufyaan looked down before his eyes widened.  Haajar bit her thumbnail before asking,"I'm scary at times right?"

"Just a little bit. "

Haajar looked down, upset about the whole thing.

"Don't be upset. You are not wrong. It's just complicated."

"I guess."

"Don't be upset Haji. You are not wrong. "

"Ok." Haajar said smiling. 

"Now cheer up. Hey wait I just got an idea. Let's cook for others."

"That's a great idea! Let's do that."

"Great but one question. Where is my father?"

"He went for a walk with twins."

"Oh ok."

"Now let's go!"

"Come on! Let's show them how to cook."

***

"And then a cake. I guess that would be all." Shrutika said.

Zyva was smiling. She wanted to say something but she didnt want to look selfish so she kept smiling and nodding to make Shrutika feel good.

"You want to change anything?" Shrutika asked after a while.

"No no. Now I have one question."

"Shoot."

Zyva smiled,"It's not about work. Personal stuff."

"Ok. Go head."

"Ok. It's little embarrassing but I will be bold."

"Yes please."

"How did you tell your husband  that you wanted to have a baby?"

"Ah. Ok. I didn't tell him. Actually. Wait let me remember. "

"Take your time."

"I think..." Shrutika said instantly. "I got pregnant without planning. Because I don't remember  having that conversation."

Zyva felt a lump in her throat but she was still smiling. "Ok."

"Don't worry. Talk to him. He is your husband. Don't be too shy."

"I'm not shy. I'm just worried of what he would say. "

"He won't say anything wrong. I'm sure even he wants kids."

"Ok. I will talk to him."

"Don't hesitate.  You are not demanding something big or impossible.  So be strong and don't worry."

"I think you are right."

"Then go and bring me a niece soon!"

Zyva smiled widely,"ok. I will talk to him today. I want a baby and that will happen soon."