His Soul, My Heart! 💕

Here are two Hadith's which can relate to this chapter...

HADITH 1

On the occasion of Hajjatul-Wida (The Farewell Hajj) Rasulullah among other advices said with regard to women; "0 People! fear Allah with regard to your wives. You have taken them into your possession with the permission of Allah."

*This hadith clearly admonishes man not to abuse his authority over woman and to fear his Creator in regard to his dealings with them as Allah has placed them in his trust, by making them lawful for him through the sacred bond of nikah. If the husband maltreats them, in reality he is misappropriating the trust that Allah has entrusted to him,

What an honourable position Islam has secured for women that Allah himself takes their affairs as His responsibility!

HADITH 2

Rasulullah said: "Accept my goodly advice with regard to women because they have been created from a rib."

*It means that perfection and rectitude should not be sought of them as it is not within their nature; thus men should patiently overlook their faults and shortcomings.

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It was 6 months since that incident. Both were busy in their work.  Working day and night in hospital,  treating patients and less time to rest.

It was long time that Ayaan and Iram met each other like before.  Ayaan took a deal with manager that he would work at night as well but Iram as usual went back home before 4pm. 

Ayaan used to come to home when she was asleep and went hospital before she wakes up. 

Iram thought that he wanted to be alone to recover from that incident.  She used to reach hospital in her car and Ayaan in his.  Though they work under same roof but didn't interfere with each other. They wanted to overcome from the incident but one day or other they again remember that day because either their relatives or their friends give them good news about the new coming of the baby.

They both shed silent tears when alone, regretting the incident.  But everyone blamed Iram after listening the whole incident.  They said that she didn't need to take the bullet.  She could have saved Ayaan without doing that as well. 

Though her in-laws and her family were with her but her love, her husband was not by her side.  She just got to take a glimpse of him when eating breakfast or dinner.  At lunch,  they both were in their respective cabins, all alone. 

Their friends understood that something is wrong and they were also knowing the reason. 

They tried making them talk or atleast  spend time with each other.  But every plan drowned in water. 

One day,  Ayaan entered Iram's cabin. She smiled looking at him.  She thought that he is back with her,  but his words made her sad.

" Zara and Aaban are here.  They.. They found out today about Zara's pregnancy.  Come.. Let's congratulate them " He went out without any glimpse of her.

She sobbed seeing this change in him.  She never expected this.  Though she knows that every perfect marriages have gone through some tragic phase which is like a test for the couples.  And here she is,  without him.

As soon as she opened Zara's cabin,  with Ayaan by her side,  there was a silent atmosphere. 

Iram hugged Zara and congratulated her with a happy yet fake face.

Ayaan hugged and congratulated Aaban with same expression as Iram.  Her friends good see the distance between them.  They both were not even looking at each other.

Afreen thought to inform this to their parents and so she decided to meet them in the evening .

Afreen,  with Sadiq with her,  helping her to walk, as she's pregnant, reached the door and rang the bell.  Ayesha welcomed them with a wide smile and hugged Afreen. 

" How's ur health? " Ayesha asked

" It's good.  Just sometimes back pains but overall everything is good Alhamdulillah.  " Afreen smiled at the end.

As Ayesha was busy in serving her so called "Healthy" food to Afreen,  Sadiq encouraged her to speak up with his gestures. 

" Am.. Ammi " She called.

" Yes Beta "

" I want to talk to you " She looked at Ayesha who was not feeding her.

" Will talk later first food " She smiled and started eating.

" How much I wanted to feed my daughter one day during her pregnancy... You fulfilled it today   dear " Ayesha said smiling,  feeding the last spoon to Afreen.

" Ammi,  I want to talk about Iram and Ayaan "

" What about them?  "

" Did you notice the changed behavior of them?"

Ayesha just nodded.  She sat opposite to Afreen and Sadiq.  

" I saw the silence between them.  They are not like before.. the childish ones.  " Ayesha said. 

" Yes Ammi,  even in the hospital,  they are busy in themselves,  not even eating lunch together.  " Afreen said.

" And even I heard that Ayaan is working for extra time.  Maybe just to avoid Iram. " Sadiq said

" And everyone is blaming Iram " Ayesha looked at her confused. 

" What do you mean by that?  " 

" Ammi,  everyone in the hospital is saying that she could have saved Ayaan without taking the bullet herself.  If she had not taken the bullet,  the baby could be alive " Afreen said. 

Ayesha looked hurt knowing that.  She never thought that she would be blamed for saving her husband.  Yes at that time,  maybe she couldn't think of saving him with any other plan,  but atleast , she saved. 

Days passed by,  Ayesha was observing them.  As Ahmed and Rashid went out of station due to some business work,  so she thought of making some plan to make them up. 

But,  one day,  Ayaan couldn't control his emotions when he found out that even Afiya and Junaid are going to be parents. He went home before time and furiously marched towards his room.  Ayesha saw him entering his room furiously,  so she went towards the room,  knowing something bad is going to happen. 

Iram was arranging the clothes in the cupboard,  when Ayaan marched inside the room.  She smiled and asked if he need something.  But as soon as she turned , she regretted being there. 

Ayaan pushed her making her back to touch the wall vigorously.  She gasped seeing the fire in his eyes.  Her hands were on his shoulder pushing him from coming closer , but instead,  he pushed her hands away and pulled her closer and kissed her harshly,  taking his anger out.  

She tried pushing him but all in vain.  He was kissing her,  biting her lips to an extent that her lips started bleeding . She pushed him again with all her strength and he finally moved away.  

She wiped the blood that was coming from her lips and looked at Ayaan who was staring at her. 

" Afiya and Junaid are going to be parents soon " Ayaan said in low voice. Iram nodded. 

" Iram,  it's more than 6 months now,  can't we try again for it?  " Ayaan asked hoping that his umptieth question would be answered as yes now,  but to his dismay,  she shook her head in negative. 

Ayaan became furious again.  All his friends and cousins were having babies and here they both after that tragic incident,  were going far away from each other. 

Ayaan pushed her again and asked, 

" Why did you took the bullet that day?  Tell me.. Taking the bullet was not a good idea.  You were so dumb.  You know that you were pregnant than what's with you showing your talent. You should have let me take another bullet . " 

Iram pushed him again. 

" Are you mad?  I should have let you take another bullet .. for me saving you was more important.  I was knowing that I was pregnant but then if I would have let you take another bullet then you would have died.  And at that moment I had to choose between you , the baby and the people around.  If I would have moved myself away then some other person would have suffered which I can't do being myself a doctor.  I can't give pain to others.  I just pushed you to save you.  And as for the baby,  yes I regret but. .but I was not knowing that saving you could make me see this day. " 

Ayaan couldn't control himself and slapped her, pushed her against the wall and cupped her cheeks with one hand. 

" I want the baby,  with or without your will " With that he pushed her on the bed.  But before he could do anything,  Ayesha came and slapped him. 

" How could you?  " She slapped him again. 

Iram gasped seeing that.  She came in between to stop them but Ayesha moves her. 

" Mr. Ayaan Khan,  son of Rashid Khan,  I didn't expected this from you.  I thought you were far better than your father,  taking care of everyone and what not but in this case,  your father is far better.  " Ayaan looked confused. 

Ayesha made Iram and Ayaan sit on bed and she sat between them. 

" I was professor in medical college. My department was heart section.  It was very interesting in teaching.  I was busy with my schedule when I got a proposal from your dad. His father means your Dadu came and asked my hand for the marriage.  I did ishtikhara and said yes.  I was not knowing that life would be simple in starting.  Me and Rashid was so happy,  spending time together,  cooking each other's favourite food , going for dates and sharing everything.  It was then society started saying that,  it's high time we both are married,  so we should have child.  Rashid was knowing that I was ready with it but we then started talking about it,  if really we could manage or not.  Rashid asked my permission to leave the college for a years atleast and then he won't stop me from going afterwards. I was happy.  He knows what my passion was and he know how much I love my profession. He respected it.  I was in love with him by then.  We tried and got a news that I was pregnant.  After 2 months,  I had a miscarriage.  ..." Ayesha sobbed a little.  Iram started rubbing her hand on her back to console her.  She was also sobbing knowing the feeling. 

She continued, 

" All were sad. Rashid consoled me.  He said no problem,  we would have again when i would be ready.  I was happy with his statement.  He didn't forced me into that.  We tried again but again miscarriage happened after 4 months.  I losed my hope that day.  Rashid was consoling me and said that its all destined.  Maybe that we were not stable enough to take a responsibility of a child.  ...

It was a family function where we all went but I was not knowing that they called us to insult us.  They insulted me saying that I couldn't bear any baby and so Rashid should marry again.  A fear went through me hearing that.  But you know,  Rashid's words make me proud to be his wife.  He said that every marriage don't need to have babies, what's needed is love,  care and respect for the person.  And that's when I confessed him how much I love him and I am proud of him.  He didn't stop there,  he tried to impress me with his skills and make me happy.  We tried again,  but I didn't got pregnant.  It was then everyone was blaming me again and giving suggestions to the family that Rashid should leave me and marry the one who can give babies and all. 

But I am proud to say that he was still on his statement that every marriage don't need to have babies, what's needed is love, care and respect for the person.

He never blamed me for that,  nor he blamed anyone.  He always said that its all destined.  And because of that,  my love for him increased.  

Every day and night  I used to cry and Rashid was always there for me,  consoling me and saying that everything will be alright.  We used to pray day and night,  almost together,  asking for a child. But there was no sign.  

One day,  Rashid took me out for a date and that's when I puked and went unconscious and then we got to know that I am pregnant and I too left my job and started staying at home,  no work,  only reading , eating , talking and sleeping.  And the baby born was Ayaan.  We all were so happy that day,  finally our prayers were answered . And here you are my child.  I always wanted you to be like your father,  loving,  caring and respecting man,  but I.. you know,  it felt like I failed today.  " Ayesha then looked at Iram , who was sobbing and smiling looking at her hands.  She didn't looked up.  

" Iram did no wrong.  She did what she felt like was right for that situation.  She should not be blamed.  She loves you Ayaan,  more than herself,  and that's what she proved that day.  Even though you both lost your child, she was there for you when you were laying unconscious on the bed.  She was there for you when you needed her.  Now , she needs you Ayaan,  forgive her. " Ayesha said,  standing up with Iram by her side.  She took hold of her wrist and looked at Ayaan to know the answer. 

" Ayaan,  answer,  will you forgive her?  " Ayaan was in dilemma,  he was not knowing what to do.  She needs him but then the child.  The faces of friends and relatives came in his mind,  telling him about the new member who is going to join them soon.  He was getting furious. 

And as said , no one should take a decision when anger or happiness,  because you mind don't think what you are doing and you regret the decision later.  And that's what happened ,

Ayaan stood up,  and said, "  I will not forgive her.  I still blame her for that " 

Ayesha looked at him with wide eyes. Iram knew that he would not forgive him so easily and so,  she expected this. 

" Then,  I am taking her " Ayesha said.

" Take her away from my life.  I don't need her in my life anymore. "

Iram was shocked with those words.  Ayesha took Iram to her room with a tight hold on her wrist.  She never expected this from her son. 

As soon as they entered the room,  Iram started crying. Ayesha hugged her, consoling her,  but her tears ran down like a river.  

" I never expected this Ammi,  he don't want me in his life anymore.  I want to go back now.  I can't take it anymore " Iram  said laying down on bed to sleep. 

Next day , in the morning,  Ahmed and Rashid came back home.  Seeing the silent atmosphere,  they doubted if anything had happened.  Rashid asked Ayesha,  and she told him everything.  

" I can't believe this, Ayaan did this" Rashid was shocked to know this. 

" Now,  Iram wants to go back to Sagar" Rashid nodded and went towards washroom to freshen up. 

Iram woke up and went to washroom of Ayesha's room. She freshen up and see her clothes placed on bed.  She took a fresh bath and went to dinning table to have breakfast. 

As she entered,  she saw Rashid and Ahmed.  She smiled looking at them and said salam.  They returned her salam with smile. Ayaan was also present there,  but physical,  mentally, his mind was somewhere else. 

" Abbu,  if you don't mind,  can I go to Sagar . Actually , it's high time I have met Ammi and Abbu. So,  if.. " Rashid cut off her sentence and said  , " Yes "

" Thank you Abbu " Iram said smiling. 

" And yes , won't you have to go to shopping,  to buy gifts for your parents and your brother?  " Iram nodded. 

" Then,  Ayaan would take you " Iram shook her head. 

" Ayaan,  take her to the shopping " Rashid said. 

" Abbu,  she has her own car,  she can go by herself " He said while eating and looking at the plate.

" Okay then , Ahmed,  you will go with Iram in her car " Ahmed nodded. 

In the evening,  Iram almost packed her bag just gifts and some snacks packets were left .

Soon,  Ahmed took her in her car to Mall.  There she bought shirts for Abbu and salwar suits for Ammi.  She then went to watch house and bought a watch for his brother and a t-shirt as well.  As both were feeling hungry,  so Ahmed took Iram to his favorite restaurant.  

" Wow Ahmed,  it looks good " Iram said seeing the outer structure of the restuarent.

" Come Baji,  here the food is awesome. " 

They both ordered their favourite food, that is, chicken biryani.  

As it was Halal restuarent it was good for them. 

" Baji,  I know that Ayaan Bhai is eccentric now a days but it doesn't mean that you will go away from him.  " 

" You don't know what he has done and said " Iram turned her face towards the window of the restaurant. 

" I know what he has done.  Ammi told us everything " Iram looked at him and before she could say anything , the food was arrived.  They both started eating silently.  

As they both were done,  Iram said, 

" Ahmed,  it's only you whom I am telling this" 

Ahmed got confused by her sudden statement. 

" I am not going to Sagar " 

" What?  Then where?  " Iram didn't said anything and as the car stopped inside the house,  she whispered something in his left ear and walked towards the room.

The next morning,  Ahmed went to drop Iram to the railway station and then when he came back,  all were sitting on dinning area,  but in a silent atmosphere.  

Ayaan was feeling guilty inside his heart . He thought his Ammi was right . Iram should not be blamed.  She did what she felt was good at that time.  She loves me.  

Next day when he woke up,  he found her side was empty.  He felt sad.  

A week was gone when Ayesha thought to talk with Iram.  

" Assalamualaikum " Ayesha said 

" Walaikum Assalam " Raima said 

" How are you?  And how's everyone there?  " Ayesha asked. 

" We all are good Alhamdulillah. And what about you and others ? " 

" We all are also good Alhamdulillah " 

" How is Iram?  It's been so long I have talked to her.  Can you pass the phone to her?  " Raima said.  Ayesha thought she heard wrong. 

" No.  Iram is in your house na.  She went to Sagar a week ago " Ayesha said 

" No,  she didn't came.  Where is Iram?  " 

" Iram is not here.  She asked our permission to meet you all.  We sent her a week ago and now you are saying that she had not reached there.  How is this possible?  " Ayesha said with tears in her eyes.  

Ayaan heard this.  He went to Ayesha who was now crying. 

" Ammi,  what happened to Iram?  " 

Ayesha looked at him to see fear and care for his wife. 

" She is missing " And that was it,. Ayaan couldn't stop himself and started crying.  He felt like he lost his heart.  He lost his half.  He lost his Jaan. 

" No. .no,  this can't happen " Ayaan went on to his knees as he couldn't swallow the reality.  

A/n

Assalamualaikum Warehmatullahi Wabarakatuh

How are you guys?  I am good Alhamdulillah...

So,  how was the chapter? ..

So,  where is Iram?

And what did she whisper in Ahmed's ear...

What do you think,  Ahmed know where Iram is?

Any guess...

Sorry for the grammatical mistakes..

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Long chapter finally...

Will surely update in next week...No guarantee...

Now just a last chapter left and then epilogue.. 😉😉

Until next update,

Keep smiling always,

Take care..

Iram Khan