Minhaaj Sikander will you take Mah Laaj Afsand Yaar Khan as your wife with 10 lack as Mehr?

G Qabool hai! He said it loud but these three words were sounding so absurd to him. He never thought he would say those words to anyone in his life.

The Maulvi Sahab repeated himself two times to which Minhaaj answered " G Qabool Hai". He then signed on papers with the strange feeling.

Then the Maulvi Sahab turned towards Mah Laaj and asked the same thing.

Mah Laaj Afsand Yaar Khan would you take Minhaaj Sikander as your husband?

Everyone was waiting for Mah Laaj to answer but there was complete silence.

Hadiqa Khanum shook her from shoulders a lil to which in response she mumbled," Qabool Hai".

Her eyes were red from sobbing and she was sitting there like a puppet. Like she needs other people to move her because her soul left her body when her father said she was not his family.

Her moray took her hand to sign on Nikkah's papers.

Minhaaj glanced towards her from the corner of his eye. She was not the Mah Laaj he once know. Her cheeks and nose were red and her eyes were swollen. Minhaaj closed his eyes and bite his lower lip.

So this is how I destroyed another life! A thought passed through his mind.

A weary smile appeared on his face but it vanished when he saw his Hani Api throwing daggers from her eyes while coming from outside of the house.

She told Dadi Jaan that she won't be a part of this ceremony and left the house before Nikkah. All this while she thought Minhaaj loved his childhood friend Mah Laaj and now he did something stupid and marrying another girl. He gulped slowly when Hania looked away.

After the Nikkah ceremony was done Dadi Jaan talked to Hadiqa Khanum and assured her that they would take good care of Mah Laaj. Hania was not talking to Minhaaj at all even if he tried to initiate the talk.

Dadi Jaan was looking around in search of Mah Laaj's father but he was nowhere. He was not even present during the Nikkah.

As time was passing by Dadi Jaan thought it would be the best idea to leave because waiting for Mah Laaj's father won't take them anywhere.

I think we should leave now. Hadiqa beta can you tell the boys about the luggages. They will load it in the car. Dadi Jaan asserted with love.

In just one glance she fell in love with Mah Laaj. Although the circumstances she was coming to Dadi Jaan's house was something she never expected but still she knew she would cherish her Minu's dulhan ( bride) for life.

Izza took Mah Laaj towards the car while the other boys ambled inside the house to take out the luggage.

Everyone said, "ALLAH HAFIZ" and went in their direction.

May Laaj was quiet all along the drive. She didn't utter a single word even when Dadi Jaan asked her something. Minhaaj was driving, Dadi Jaan and Hania was sitting beside her. An dangerous awkward atmosphere was roaming in the car. Hania didn't want to burst out in front of the bride so she was waiting to reach the house.

Minhaaj stopped the car in front of his big house. Dadi Jaan and Hania took Mah Laaj into the house and settled her into Minhaaj's room.

Black stork went back to HQ as they have to track down Dildar Khan.

After coming down Hani finally shouted at Minhaaj.

What have you done to that poor girl? She hasn't spoken since the time we reach there? How could you hurt someone Minhaaj? You loved someone! How could you leave her and marry another girl? How could you hurt someone precious to you? You have seen me in the worst state, you have promised me. In this whole world, I thought I could trust you, the only man who would never hurt a girl but you proved me wrong. At first, her tone was high but later she punched his shoulder a lil and fell to her knees while sobbing.

Minhaaj was standing rigid like those tears were not affecting him at all.

Hania Api listen to me carefully. She is Mah Laaj, my childhood best friend. The girl about I told you. I found her in a dungeon during my mission. She was unconscious till afternoon. We took her to the hospital and when we felt like she can go back to her house I personally gave her a ride. We heard a falling sound so we rush in. I saw her family pointing a gun towards her so I lost my temper a lil which confused them as she ran away with me. And if I didn't have said "Yes" at that time they would've killed her right there. Minhaaj told her all the story in one breath with his firm voice.

Hania was just looking at him in a trance like she was hearing a novel story. Dadi Jaan left a sigh of relief as she knew her Minu won't hurt anyone.

Now get up and drink this water. Minhaaj with tenderness passed the glass to Hania who was now sitting on the sofa.

He glanced towards Dadi Jaan which convinced him from eye gesture that she will handle the rest and that he should go back to his room.  

Minhaaj ambled up the stairs when he heard the sound of breaking things in his room.

In just a second he knew what was going inside. He rushed inside and saw Mah Laaj breaking everything and shouting.

The dupatta and her jewelry were resting on the floor while the lamp was in her hand which she was about to throw it. All his dressing table was lying down. She hurt herself too during making this mess.

Minhaaj grabbed her hands in haste and make eye contact with her.

May Laaj calm down! You're hurting yourself. He uttered it with love but all Mah Laaj could see was pity which was making her more furious.

Leave my hands! Don't you dare to touch me! She tried jerking his hand but Minhaaj grasp on her hands was tight.

I will never leave your hand Mah Laaj. He said.

Again the pity in Minhaaj's eyes was killing her inside.

Shut up! Don't show me those eyes. Now that I don't have my baba by my side it doesn't mean you can show me those damn eyes. She yelled her lungs out.

Mah Laaj what are you talking about? Minhaaj was confused.

That pity in your eyes is killing me Minhaaj. Now I know why you hate that gaze. That gaze reminds you that you don't have anyone left by your side, right? She was asking like a maniac.

The tears were streaming down and she didn't know she hurt Minhaaj by her words.

Mah Laaj I'm with you. I will always be by your side. I promise! Spewing out these words felt like empty promises to Minhaaj because he knew that he would never be able to keep his promise but seeing Mah Laaj in this state the words were coming out of his mouth on his own.

Minhaaj don't you smell something weird. She laughed hysterically in the middle.

Something like trash. Oh, this smell is coming from me. Come one! Throw me away as my Baba did. I promise I won't complain. Didn't you marry me on a whim? Now is the chance! Grab me and throw me away!!! She was yelling all her frustration at Minhaaj.

What the hell are you saying Mah Laaj? Hearing the word "whim" made Minhaaj lose his temper a lil.

The truth that everyone is saying about me. In just one sentence Mah Laaj shook Minhaaj's heart.

Mah Laaj! Stop uttering this nonsense. He tried his best to not show the pain on his face.

Oh yes! I'm saying the wrong thing. The truth is you put me here. It was all your plan. How I could contemplate it. She was acting out of her character.

Because of you, I became a characterless girl. Because of your sudden enrage, they thought I ran away with you and now you're protecting me. No, let's go back more, because of that stupid pictures they believed I'm in love with you. All my problems started with you. You're the root that I am standing here with empty hands. You didn't like to see me happy, right? Look! I'm here! Right in front of you with the same fate as you. I lost my parents too. All because of you! Each word of Mah Laaj was giving immense pain to Minhaaj that he felt like someone is suffocating him.

Mah Laaj you're crossing the line. Minhaaj shouted.

I'm stating the facts Minhaaj Sikander. Can't your male ego digest it? She uttered it like a damaged beast.

Enough! Minhaaj shouted.

His voice echoed in the room which startled her a lil. The tears were cascading to her cheeks.

Minhaaj knew that he destroyed her life but listening to those words from her mouth was extremely painful.

You're right! I should have left you as your father did. You don't deserve anything. Stay in this house forever and always remember the truth people told about you.

In anger, he spewed out those words and left the room.

These words broke her heart into millions of pieces. While seeing his back with blurry vision because of tears she mumbled, "Congratulations Minhaaj Sikander You broke the girl no one could ever break".
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After coming out of the room Minhaaj went to his study room and was walking to and fro in anger.

He didn't want to hurt her but his stupid mouth did. He felt like his mind would explode if he stayed there any longer.

After calming his self down he suddenly received a call from Umar.

What's the news? He asked.

Black dog we finally got the news of Dildar Khan. Just waiting for your order. Umar replied firmly.

Good! We will cut him into pieces for sure this time. That bastard has ruined many lives already. Saying these words he declined the call and went to the washroom to change his clothes.

On the way to HQ, he was reasoning out with his heart why he shouldn't be with Mah Laaj. 

All the conclusions came in one place that "He will ruin her life more than what he already did". 

After deep thinking, he locked his heart with fate chains by giving him false hope that he might open it for Mah Laaj in the future.

Nobody knows what the future holds for both of them.
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Back to home

Dadi Jaan went to sleep after all the chaos but Hania couldn't sleep at all.

She was remembering her past " How things turned blue for her after that incident".

While thinking about it she scribbled down something on her diary.

یہ کس طرح کا تعلق ہے؟
آپ کا میرے ساتھ،
مجھے ہی چھوڑ کے جانے کا
مشوراہ میرے ساتھ

After scribbling it down all she remember was one person and that was Hanan.

She still couldn't contemplate why he left her. And if he had forgotten her then why did he come back now. Was he feeling guilty? Did he truly love her? What was the reason for his sudden appearance in front of her now? What is he hiding?

Last year she tried to get close to Hanan but there was a wall that need to be taken down. But, how? She didn't know the answer to it yet.

Hania was staring outside of her window
without blinking her eyes when she saw Hanan coming out of his house.

He has a gun in one hand and was rushing towards the car. Khan Lala was trying to match up with his speed. Seeing this scene in front of her eyes she got startled.

She couldn't believe what she saw.

Hanan with a gun! She murmured like she was not familiar with these words.

Hanan and Khan Lala drove the car and went ahead but they forgot to lock the door.

She thought of going after Hanan but because of the traumatic incident, she decided not to. Seeing the door open she thought of closing it.

After so many thought crossing her mind she finally stood up from her seat and went out of her house.

When she reached near the house door suddenly an urge came onto her to see Hanan's house from inside.

The past year she had tried going on the second floor but somehow Hanan managed to stop her.

With lots of courage, she stepped inside. Her eyes widened when she saw all the things were scattered on the floor. It was a mess. Her feet halted. Her eyes were scanning the whole house when she saw the second-floor room door open.

After inhaling a long breath she gathered all her courage to go upstairs. Reaching the door, her heart was pounding insanely. She opened the door and stepped inside.

The view thwarted her heart to beat. A map was drawn on the front wall where some pictures were stuck with pins. It looks like a tree that was pointing in the middle. Red crosses were made on some images. What shocked her was the picture of her in between. Lots of articles were posted on the wall. With each step closer to that wall clear all her thoughts that what was the reason behind all this hidden identity.

What have you been doing all these years Hanan? A tear dropped from her eyes without letting her know herself.

It was her rape incident files and people related to the incident. She suddenly feels goosebumps on her body when she saw the pictures of those two people who killed her that day. Yes her real rapists. She felt cold sweats on her head all of a sudden. Her body was shaking and she felt her legs were giving up.

Hania tried to run away but her feet wobbled which in result she fall on the floor while pushing the table along with her.

A diary falls in front of her with a half picture coming out of it. She opened it which shook her to the core. It was Hanan's diary.

She forgot all about the wall and started reading it.

October 25, 2012.
I have woken up from a coma after three months. I got scared when I saw an unfamiliar place. An old man in his 40s came inside with a tray of food and told me about my accident. He said his son died 3 years ago because of drugs and now he is living alone. Khan Lala told me that his eyes are weak so he couldn't see him and crashed his car into him. Because of guilt, he was taking care of him. khan Lala tried to find out about my parents but I left all my identity back to my house when I fought with my Baba. So I decide to stay with him till I got my revenge. I have a long way to go. Now that I'm writing this I suddenly remember a verse of a poem that I have written long ago.

کسی کو گھر سے نکلتے ہی
مل گئ منزل
کہ کسی کو گھر سے نکلتے ہی
مل گئ منزل
کوئ ہماری طرح عمر بھر
سفر میں رہا

April 15, 2013.
I have been losing my memories lately. I don't know what's wrong with me. I felt like I suddenly can't remember my childhood. No matter how hard I try I can't remember anything. This is scaring me so I decided to record every inch of it...

June 24, 2013.
Today Hania ate all her three meals for the first time after her father's death. I personally made a special dish and let the other maid serve her while I was working as a chef in her house. Just imagining that made me so happy. She is finally giving a second chance to her own life...

December 5, 2014.
Today Hania's mother died. She was looking like a mess. Although she was quiet but the words behind her silence, I could hear them clearly. The pain was crystal clear showing on her face but the world around her was acting like she was at fault. I wish I could hold her hand and tell her it's alright. She has a shoulder to cry on but the mission I'm working on is too risky. I can't make her worry about me.

August 28, 2015.
Today I got my hands on the real files of the Hania case. All my efforts have given me fruit. I won't forgive those who took the soul of her. I'll punish them the same way they hurt her. That's the promise of a Khan...

November 30, 2015.
After lots of medication and therapy, Hania's panic attack stopped. She is strong as usual. I knew she would recover! Even if the whole world loses their hope in her I would still believe that she would do it. Now I can sleep peacefully. Well, there is one secret I haven't told to anyone not even to Khan Lala. I have been working in the asylum in which Hania is admitted. I work as a cleaning staff there as a part-timer. In this way, I could be close to her every time.

March 11, 2016.
I finally found where Nadir is hiding. I wish I could kill him right at that moment but he didn't deserve that easy death. I'll give him the same pain as he did to my Hania.
We are giving him slow poison through IV. His lungs are giving up slowly. He will soon be on his death bed...

Onward this, the pages were torn. Hania didn't know what to do with the sudden truth.

For a while, she couldn't breathe as someone had just taken out oxygen from the air.

She ran back with her wobbled legs and stopped after she reach her room. Closing the door behind her and she sat down on her bed like a soulless body.

Hania put her face between her palms and started crying.

She didn't know who to hate now.

So guys! I'm back with another chapter🙈
I hope you guys like it.

I'm taking my time to write the story perfect so bear me if I didn't give an update on time🥺💕

So now review time!

What do you guys think? What Mah Laaj did was right?

Minhaaj also locked his heart for Mah Laaj now!

I finally opened the mystery of Hanan's heart! That dairy he wrote on special occasions was very warming, isn't it?

Do you guys feel surprised that he never left Hania's side till now?

What do you think Hanan was after when he left the house in hurry?

Are Minhaaj and Hanan going the same way? Stay tuned for some fun!

Bye-bye mooches ❤️