"Why are you crying?" A ten-year-old asked as he sits beside a young sixteen years old girl, "It's ok. They hit sometimes but it is ok".

"It is not ok". The girl shrieks, "They took me away from my home. I was heading back from school when they kidnapped me".

"Oh". He said, confused because all the women here were kidnapped

Was it something bad?

"And they told me that I am to wear these disgusting clothes and please the men who will come here. I will never do that". The girl wails holding his small hands, "Please save me. I don't want to do this, please. I will kill myself than do this. I want mama. I want Baba. Please".

He heard the loud sounds outside of the door and in a moment the door opened with his mother and her right man- Usman walking in with their sinful smirk.

"You met my son?" His mother said and the girl looks at him horrified as he leaves his hand, moving back in fear and he felt his heart hurt, "He didn't tell you?"

His mother holds his hair, dragging him to stand, "This bastard is my son. A weak bastard".

Usman laughs as he holds his collar pulling him away from his mother, "Honestly. Why did you even have him?"

"Weak days. I thought if it was a girl I can use it perfectly".

"We can still use him".

"No". He wails as he struggles against their hold and he finally manages to free himself as he ran

Just as he near the door he turns around to find her eyes. He knows those eyes.

'I will kill myself rather do what they want

He has seen it happen all the time.

"Tauheed's sister?" Yazeed laughs as he explained what happened and his nightmare still plagues his mind, "Aima is-is-". He continues to laugh at his misery, "His punch was good".

Yeah. He did get punched. He saw Aima crying before she left. And she was shaking too. He did take the punch because he was shocked. But more than a punch that the last look in her eyes killed him.

"Is Tauheed good with his sister?"

Yazeed sober pretty quickly, "Good? Have you ever seen how he gets crazy over her? She lives in his heart. Maybe even soul. He never lets anything that can harm her near her. He takes care of her more than I have seen brothers cares for their sisters". Yazeed pauses, "Probably that's why he punched you. You are a potential threat, he knows. He also knows how you function. He or even if I was in his place wouldn't allow my sister near you".

"Because I am a monster? He mumbles, "Monster doesn't deserve happiness. I should have known it was too good to be true".

He leans back on Yazeed couch watching Yazeed worrying over him. They heard the doorbell as Yazeed went to answer and came in pretty pale.

He raises his eyebrows, not in the mood of words and he turns to find Tauheed glaring at him.

"Let me ask you again". Tauheed said, clenching his hands, "Why did you go after my sister? Was it because you lost the bet?"

He purses his lips, "I didn't even know she is your sister, Tauheed. I met her by accident and she-". He pauses, not sure if he wants to share her panic attacks with him, "I teach in her university some days so I was just speaking to her about work".

Tauheed pauses, "You have been teaching there for how long?"

"Two years".

"Right. Aima just went in recently". Tauheed mumble, nodding, "You sure you don't know her?" He nodded, "That doesn't mean that I allow your presence around her. I don't want you near her. She has suffered enough and I am not compromising on her future".

"Must be nice to have such a caring brother". He said, bitterly because the thought of never seeing her again, tears him a little, "I will leave".

"Wait". Tauheed said, as he stands in front of him, "It isn't because of how you are. It is because when it comes to my sister- I just can't see anyone good for her. I am sorry if my words sounded harsh. I saw her suffering and I know for a fact she is hiding all of her sufferings from me now. I am just scared for her".

Woah.

He has never seen the love in a man eyes for his siblings. Tauheed eyes were shining even with pain when he speaks of his sister.

"I know I am not good enough for her". He said, gulping because he did wish for a chance

Tauheed places a hand over his shoulder, "Then become one and prove me wrong. I changed for my wife and sister. Because the love they give me is strong enough to put a leash on my devil. I see me in you, Zubair".

He clicks his tongue to his cheeks wondering what he meant by this. Does this mean that if he changes he has a chance with her? Or does he just want to give her wrong hope and end him completely?

"I will hurt her".

"She is already hurt. You can help and heal her".

"You are awfully supportive of this. I was expecting a bit of harsh treatment".

Tauheed face lightened in a scary smirk that had him step back, "Oh. You have no idea what I am going to do with you if you ever hurt her".

"I think I will leave". He said, hesitant because as much as he denies he is the best man in the game

Tauheed grunted, "You are no fun. Anyways, I am sure we can heal in like two days or less. I have a special mission just for you".

"When did I apply for a job at whatever this business of yours is?"

Tauheed raises an eyebrow, "When you turn yourself this way. I am always at the head of those I found are similar to me". Tauheed took a step closer as he held his breath and he whispers, "And you will do all that I want for my sister. In the end, I am the one you truly need to impress".

He snickers, "As if you will ever accept someone like me".

"You just learn his way, boy". Zaheer said banging the door open with a grin that was as scary as Tauheed, "Heard you have eyes on our sister?"

Tauheed snarl, "My sister".

"Our". Zaheer said shrugging, "If he didn't kill you soon. I promise I will".

He gulped as he looks between them and behind them to Yazeed who was busy eating popcorn while he has his ass handed to him. They are similar to the mafia just different in the way they operate. But when it comes down to threat and beating- he shudders as he remembers this one time he saw the man who was under their care.

He glare at Yazeed for enjoying it as he snatch a snack from Zaheer who goes on to hit him but he ran away. Just as he exits and bangs the door behind him for special effects- his breathing caught in his throat when he saw her.

His heart stopped and then flutter.

She was wearing a darker shade of blue scarf. Her jeans were similar in colour and a long white shirt. He steps closer so he can have a clearer view because he hates it when he can't. Her face was free from any makeup and the raw face tugged him harder begging him to go near her and pull her closer.

She didn't seem to notice because she was busy looking at the ground nervously. He can feel her emotions simply understanding her body language and he can say that she was going to have a panic attack.

He needs to do something. He can't bear to see that she goes through them all the damn days. He had seen her three times and all those days she had one or another attack.

Dammit!

He had an important meeting but he could care less about that at this time. She needs him. And he will go to any length to be there for her.

She feels something blocking the sunlight that was burning her skin. She raises her head, looking at the man who comforts her in all ways. Her lips automatically turn in a smile and as she hopes his didn't. She frowns watching as his head tilts a little as if examining her.

"Can I say something?" He asked, hesitant and she nodded curiously, "There is something I wish that you can take care of for me for a couple of days". She frowns as he added, "Please?"

She almost swoon as he added that with such softness that she was ready to say yes.

"What is it?"

"I will meet you at the University". He said hurriedly as he looks behind at something and pale, "I will bring her".

Her?

He didn't give her any time to question him as he went into running and she thought he was an athlete from the way he was running to his car at the far end.

"Aima". She heard her brother say as he stands beside her with a gentle smile, "Can I have the honour of taking my beautiful precious sister to her university?"

She can't help giggling at his dramatic attic as she nodded.

"Yes, please".

Her brother opens the door for her, "After you, my lady".

She laughs as she sits in the car because in these moments she can't help but feel the love she has for her brother.

As she exits her university she felt overly excited and anxious which is not a very good combination. For the rest of the day whenever she has time, she looks around to find him. In the end, she realizes that she shouldn't have expected much. It wasn't anything. Maybe she wasn't important. Or he forgot. Or he is busy. There was so much she thinks and-

"Aima". She heard his voice as she stilled

He smiles walking around her standing in front of her with his hands behind his back.

"I am sorry for not informing you what time I will see you". He said, gently as he watches her eyes going from shock to her shoulders relaxing

"It's ok". She said softly even when she had a field day

"No. It is not. I was being stupid and didn't inform you correctly. I apologize". He said guilty and she has never seen anyone acting this way to her

He sounded more disappointed in himself. She rarely ever saw Amir being disappointed at forgetting or misbehaving with her.

"What do you want to say?"

He looks nervous and she was amazed at how this man acts different and looks extremely different. His eyes, face and body are always rigid. Not giving anything away. His eyes though whenever they meet her are filled with unheard words.

"If you don't like her. You can return her". He said, gulping as he brought his hand forward

Her eyes widen when she found a small cage with a beautiful black cat in it.

"I-I rescued her from a street a week ago. She was badly hurt so she was with the vet until yesterday. If you don't want-".

"Are you kidding me?" She said beaming in happiness, "She is so beautiful. I will be a fool to not take her. Although I will have to explain to my family about all of this I am not leaving her".

His smile broaden and she felt her heart beating loudly. His smile was so soft as he looks at her making her feel like she was a puddle. He hands her the cage with all the foods and necessities that she said she can get but he didn't listen.

He walks her to Tauheed's car who surprisingly didn't do anything but send a glare at Zubair. She was scared and sweating thinking Tauheed might have her head but as Tauheed watched her shaking, he sent a warm smile one that she likes and shakes his head as if indicating that he will not hurt her. She saw the pain in Tauheed's eyes at her ridiculous thinking of him hurting her.

She felt her heartbreaking. She just wishes she can stop the doubts.

"Whose cat is that?" Tauheed asks as Zubair steps away

"Mine". She grinned and Tauheed can't help the smile that appears on his lips so does Zubair, "Isn't she pretty?"

"Just like you". Tauheed said, patting her head, "We should leave. I have some work later".

She saw how when he said work he looks at Zubair who looks at her and then nodded. She didn't understand and before she can ask Zubair walks away. She wanted to thank him and say something but he didn't look at her.

Just as she turns to head to her car she felt his gaze on her and she turns towards him as he waves with a smile before leaving. And he also leaves a smile on her face.

"Bhai?" She asked, as she sits in the car, "You are not mad at me?"

"Why?" Tauheed asked confused, "I don't have any reason".

"B-But I spoke to someone I shouldn't and I-I even have a gift and I dishonoured you- "

She was shaking as she remembered that day. That worst day of her life.

"Do you want to go somewhere with me?" Tauheed asks as he watches how she was hyperventilating and he didn't want to speak to her in his house

She watches as he drives for some time before stopping in front of a beautiful house. She exits the car following behind him.

"This is your house". Tauheed said and she gasps, "Before you say you don't want or anything. I will not hear you. This is a place I built for you with all the love I have. I asked one of my close friend's wife- Sheila. I told her about how I want and wish to see you in this place". He moves closer to her, holding her hand, "This place is where I want you to build your dream, your future, your happiness and whatever that you wish for. I want you to know that this is your safe house. You can cry. Show emotions and do everything. The people who love you will stay and if not you will know their real faces".

She sits on the couch feeling so much as he added, "I know you can't trust me and I don't blame you, Aima. I don't want you to suffer whenever you look at me. I don't wish to be the reason for your pain. If staying in this house means you can be yourself and happy. I will let you go. I want you to fly and make your decision. I want you to make mistakes. I will still be there. You will always be my precious younger sister and even with imperfections I will be there".

She starts to cry as she wonders if she should try her luck and say what she has been hiding away. Maybe, he will hate her. Maybe he will truly abandon her.

She took a deep breath, "I can't be a mother".

She watches colour leave his face. And she was ready for the beating.