Torment Of Love

Chapter #9

Its been two weeks since that incident. The Rajput family shifted back to their house. Its been two week since they last last heard her. Rumaisa has been quite. She was numb. She wasn't even crying. The last time she cried was when Shahyan proposed her for marriage. Her mental health was going downhill. She locked her self in her room. Umaima Rajput regretted her outburst. With a heavy heart, everyone started preparing for the wedding. Her sister in law were worried for her. Her brothers were losing their patience. Her eyes which used to shine with happiness were now empty.

On the the side, the Khan family was happy. In these two weeks, Shahyan was happy. He started to smile. His mental health was improving. He started to sit with his family. His cold demeanour decreased. Everything seems to fall on its place.

"Bas kuch dinon baad aap meri ho jaye gi" Shahyan said while looking at her picture
(After a few days you will be mine.)

It was fine morning for the Khan family. Today they were going to Rajput house to invite them for a dinner. They were welcomed by Umer Rajput, Asghar Rajput and Ahmed Rajput. After greeting eachother the settled down in the lounge. Shahyan's eyes were searching her. Umaima Rajput noticed his restlessness and informed him.

"Pooray do hafton baad woh aaj kamray say nikalay gi " she spoke coldly
(After two weeks she will step out of her room)

Hearing this everyone moved their attention towards the duo while Shahyan lowered his gaze. Soon they heard some soft footsteps. Everyone turned towards her. There she stood, wearing a white dress looking like a princess but something was missing. She had dark circles, her rosy lips were dried and chapped, her skin became pale like a corpse and her eyes; her eyes were empty. She greeted everyone in a low voice. Warda stood up to hug her but Rumaisa moved back. She walked and stood in front of Wajdaan. She quietly placed the stack of money which she took as naig infront of him.

"Bhaiyon ki di hui cheeze wapis nahi kartay" he spoke
(One shouldn't return gifts given by brothers)
"Aur bhai behan ko qurbaan nahi kartay" she replied
(And brother don't sacrifice their sister)
"Mein majboor tha" he reasoned
(I was forced)
"Toh behan bol k bharam nahi tortay" she said
(You shouldn't have broken my pride by calling me sister)

Her words in the ears of Khan brothers. They looked at her with guilt but circumstances forced them. They were not ready to lose Shahyan but they broke an innocent heart.

"Khair, aapki behan do haftay pehlay mar chuki hai aur mera aap say aur aapki biwi say koi rishta nahi hai, ainda say behan yah dost bol kar inn rishton pay kalank nahi lagaye ga" she said
(Anyways, your sister died two weeks ago, I don't have any relation with you and your wife so don't stain these pure relations by calling me sister or friend)

Those venomous words broke their heart. Dawood Ali Khan and Sumaira Khan were looking at the girl infront of them with pain. The pain everyone felt but didn't reflect. She turned to leave when she heard Umer Rajput.

"Abba ji say milo" he requested
(Meet father)
"Tab abba ji kahan thay jab aap baat karnay gaye thay aur innhonay nay mil nay say inkaar kar diya tha" she spoke angrily
(Where was he when you went to talk to him and denied from meeting you)
"Ghalat baat Rumaisa" Asghar Rajput said
(It is wrong Rumaisa)
"Toh jo inn k potay ghar mein ghus kar zabardasti karein woh theek hai? Inn ki nawaasi thappar maar kar flirt karnay ka ilzaam lagaye woh theek hai? Yeh loog giri say giri harkat karien woh theek hai aur mein hakeekat bayaan karon toh ghalat?" She seethed with anger
(So their grandsons forcibly enter your house and force you is ok? When their granddaughter slap you and blame you for flirting is ok? They can stoop low which is fine but when I state some facts, it is wrong)