His Soul, My Heart! 💕

Iram walked out of her cabin and saw Ahmed rushing out while looking behind from time to time.

" Ahmed?! " Iram called him.

He stopped and looked at his Iram Bhabhi

" Bhabhi 😅 " Ahmed said and found himself in awkward situation.

" What are you doing here? Are you okay? " She asked in concern walking towards him.

" I am fine Bhabhi. Alhamdulillah... " He replied and looked behind again.

" You came to meet Ayaan, don't you? " Iram smiled widely.

Maybe they are planning a surprise for me or maybe for Shyza... It's so sweet...

Iram thought.

As a reply, Ahmed just smiled widely.

" Shyza? " Iram asked and Ahmed nodded with a smile.

" So, you came to meet Shyza. How cute!! " Iram teased with a wide smile. Just then, Shyza walked to them. She was carrying her handbag.

" Leaving so soon... " Shyza nodded as a reply.

" Yes, Bhabhi. "

" Then let me join you guys. Ayaan will be working late tonight. " Saying that, Iram brought her handbag from the cabin and locked her cabin.

Behind her back, Shyza and Ahmed were busy having conversation through gestures. Point each other with angry faces and gritting teeth.

Iram turned and saw the couple smiling widely. Iram could sense some awkwardness in the environment.

" I am not troubling you guys, right? " Iram asked with a teasing in her mind.

" No, Bhabhi... " Shyza said and Ahmed looked at her with wide eyes.

A minute ago she was pointing me to being at fault... Now who is agreeing with Bhabhi... Huh?!

Ahmed thought and felt an elbow.

He looked at Bhabhi and smiled.

" Actually... Bhabhi... " He started and paused.

Iram sensed the reason but thought to play along and tease them.

" You are denying... " Iram gasped with wide eyes.

" Ahmed... "

" You want me to go alone on this dark night in a cab...  " Iram acted showing her sadness.

" No Bhabhi... It's not like that... " Ahmed replied and looked at Shyza and elbowed her.

" Then? " Iram asked.

" Bhabhi, can I talk to you alone? " Shyza asked. Iram nodded and they walked towards Iram's cabin.

" What is it? " She asked.

" Don't tell me you are pregnant? " Iram asked with a gasp, covering her mouth with her hand, yet eyes filled with happiness and lips smiling.

" No, Bhabhi. It's just that we both got leave together for over a week this time. So we were planning a vacation for ourselves. You know like a second honeymoon... " Shyza whispered and looked around her to avoid eavesdropping by someone.

" Ohhh " Iram smiled and winked, teasing Shyza.

" Someone's going to their second honeymoon... " Iram teased her.

" Bhabhi... " Shyza winced and covered her mouth.

" I don't want anyone else to know... " Shyza said.

" Ohkay... "

Nodding, they both walked and joined Ahmed.

Iram smiled widely and said,

" I remember how Ayaan and I also sneaked out of the hospital for dinner dates... "

Ahmed and Shyza smiled.

" So, are you guys directly going on vacation or will we go home first? " Iram asked.

" Directly to vacation. " Ahmed replied.

" Ahmed packed our bags already. " Shyza informed.

" Okay... Before you guys go...Just want to say one thing... " Iram took a pause and looked at the couple who wanted to run away as soon as possible to enjoy their vacation.

" Plan for kids this time... " Iram whispered and smiled, teasing with her eyes.

Shyza took a deep breath while looking away. Ahmed coughed twice and nodded.

As Shyza and Ahmed were about to walk away, Iram said,

" One more thing... " Iram stopped them.

" Did you inform Abbu and Ammi about your vacation? " Iram asked.

" Yes, Bhabhi. " Ahmed nodded.

" Ohkay. Go now... Enjoy!! " Iram said with a smile.

Iram thought to trouble them again but controlled herself.

" No... I cannot control that... " Iram whispered and walked to Shyza and Ahmed.

" Wait... Don't ask me to hide this trip from Ayaan... Because I cannot do this... " Iram came up with this idea and enjoyed troubling the couple.

" Ayaan Sir gave the permission for my holidays, Bhabhi. " Shyza reminded Iram about that and they all nodded.

" Fine... Enjoy!! Happy Vacation!! " Iram smiled widely and waved her hands.

She ran to Ayaan's cabin and knocked.

" Yes " Ayaan responded.

" Do you know Shyza and Ahmed are going on a vacation? " Iram asked.

" Yes, they are. I gave them this idea. " Ayaan informed while busy on his mobile.

" That's great. " Iram replied and sat on a chair in front of him.

" Those were the days... " She whispered.

" Yep .. The times when you enjoy life and the times when you just fulfill your responsibilities... " Ayaan said.

" What does that mean? You think we are not enjoying life? " She asked.

" We are. But don't you think we prioritize our kids' futures more than us? " Ayaan complained.

" Isn't this what parenthood is all about? " Iram answered.

" Don't you feel like just giving up everything and having a place to breathe peacefully... You know what I am saying right? " Ayaan shared his thoughts which were troubling him but now Iram was worried about Ayaan.

" Are you okay, Ayaan? If you need a break, you can take one... " Iram suggested.

" I can... But when? Now that Shyza is on leave due to honeymoon, Dr. Rahim is on leave due to his daughter's wedding and my friend, Sadiq went to Dubai for the seminar... Being a senior surgeon, you think I'll get leave? " Ayaan sounded frustrated.

" Ayaan... " Iram placed her hands on his.

" Sadiq won't be around for a month. Shyza will join at the end of the month. Dr. Rahim will retire soon. I can't take a long holiday... " Ayaan said in a low voice.

" Then let's go for a dinner date... " Iram said and pulled his arm.

" Come na... " She said.

" Some other day, Iram... "

" Let that some other day be tonight... " Saying that Iram pulled his arm and he stood up. Iram picked his bag and keys and walked out of his cabin.

After locking the cabin, they walked downstairs and signed their attendance of leaving. Iram held his hand and walked forward towards their Fortuner in the parking lot.

" Iram please.. our kids would be waiting ... " But Iram didn't listen to him.

" Assalamualaikum Ammi... Ji... Please tell them we will arrive tomorrow. I'll take the leave after this important seminar. Ji..ji... Thank you Ammi. I love you more... " Iram giggled at the end and hung up the call.

" I'll drive. "

" No way... " Ayaan chuckled.

" Do you know what I have planned? " Iram asked with her teasing smile and raised eyebrows.

" What is that? " Ayaan became curious.

" Please... " Iram opened the door of the passenger seat next to the driver seat and showed the way for Ayaan to sit.

Ayaan laughed and said,

" What is this, Iram? "

" This is just the teaser of our journey ahead. You relax and enjoy... " Iram said with a smile and drove the car.

" I didn't know you could plan something like this... " Ayaan praised his wife's surprise.

They stopped at the Chaupati zone, the snacks and Street food zone.

" What do you want to eat? " Iram asked.

" Everything... " Ayaan chuckled.

Iram smiled and they went from one shop to another.

Eating potato twisters to pav bhaji to Pani puri, dahi bade, samosa chat, boiled sweet corn and many more.

{ Author Iram: Now I feel hungry... }

After a few hours, they were seated in their car having their favourite chocolate ice-cream cone.

" Feeling better now? " Iram asked.

" Yeah... " Ayaan nodded.

Iram wasn't satisfied with his answer and so she booked a resort for the next 12 hours.

" Then let's drive some more... " Saying that Iram drove following the directions for the resort.

On their way, she pushed some buttons near her and the windows were open.

" Iram you will get cold. Close the window... " Ayaan said out of concern.

" Not tonight... " Iram said and continued,

" Your peaceful breaths start now... 1, 2... " Iram started counting.

Hearing that, Ayaan laughed and started breathing on her counts but laughs in between were a distraction.

Ayaan closed his eyes.

The fresh cool air, the cool wind blows, the scent of nature and his loving wife... These all contributed and made Ayaan calm. He felt peace after a long time.

Iram saw his calm and happy face and smiled.

She didn't count more and stayed quiet for Ayaan to remain asleep.

The dark night with twinkling stars, and a shining full moon up the sky was making their journey more romantic.

" Ayaan... Ayaan... Wake up... " Iram called him and shook him a little.

" Huh? " Ayaan opened his eyes and saw Iram standing near him.

" Come out now... " Iram said and passed him a water bottle.

" Resort? " Ayaan asked after drinking water.

" Yeah... Come in now. I have booked ourselves a room. " Iram said and held her hand bag and his bag.

" Let me carry them... " Ayaan took both the bags from Iram and they went to their room to freshen up.

" Let's have dinner... " Iram announced and walked towards the door.

" What? We just had our dinner... " Ayaan chuckled and said and looked at his wrist watch.

" It was an hour ago... " Ayaan complained.

" So... Let's have some snacks then... " Iram said.

" It's 1:15 AM, Iram... Their kitchen must be closed. " Ayaan replied.

" I don't think so... Come na ... " She said and pulled his arm towards her and they walked downstairs and towards the backyard.

" Iram... Don't tell me you have planned something...? " Ayaan asked.

" What if?! " Iram giggled and turned to look at him with wide smile while pointing at the decorated area next to the pool in the garden.

" Iram " Ayaan said and smiled widely.

He kissed her forehead and walked hand in hand towards the decorated area.

There were two bamboo chairs with cushion and a circle table in between the chairs. There was an artificial candle of three different colours in the middle of the table. And the whole place was decorated with curtains. This made the place cool.

" Wow!! " Ayaan said feeling amazed.

" You like it? " Iram asked.

" I love it... " Ayaan replied and pulled his chair closer to Iram. He sat next to her.

There were kebabs on the plate along with noodles, chocolate pastry, dhokla and a small cheese pizza slices.

{ Author Iram: Can I also join you guys? I wanna eat it right now... }

" You sure we won't be overeating tonight? " Ayaan asked with a chuckle.

" I thought you'll ask 'is there any fast food left now'? Iram giggled while mimicking him.

" Thank you so much... It's so cute that we got to spend time together all alone... " Ayaan kissed her cheek and said.

" You're welcome Ayaan. " Iram kissed his hand and his cheek.

" Here... First bite for you... " Ayaan made Iram eat the first bite of her favourite, dhokla.

" Alhamdulillah...it's so amazing... " Iram complimented.

They spend time together, having long conversation under the nature's view. A peaceful aura with your love ones around, thats what needed from time to time. It was relaxing fro both of them. Just talking and talking about life.

Soon after dinner, they walked around the pool for a while and then left for their room.

" I'll change first. " Iram informed and took out an extra pieces of clothes she always keep in her hand bag.

" Wow... You brought extra dress for you... Where's mine? " Ayaan asked.

Iram smiled and replied,

" Look inside you bag... "

" No way... " Ayaan said and he was amazed to find a small bag with his extra dress.

" When did you pack these? "

" It's always been there since our first day. I keep this in case our dresses get dirty in hospital. "

" Ohh... Why didn't I know about this for years? "

" You know the answer... " Iram giggled and walked to the bathroom after checking the mirror quality.

After bathing and dressed in new clothes, Iram walked out and Ayaan walked in.

After a few minutes of showering, Ayaan walked out dressed in new clothes, a dark blue T-shirt with matching denim pjs.

He saw Iram drying her hair with a towel. She was wearing a dark coffee coloured printed kurta with matching pants and a cream coloured dupatta on her one shoulder.

Ayaan took a deep breath and walked towards her. He took the towel from her hands and helped her dry the hairs. They made eye contact through the small mirror on the cupboard..Iram looked away in shyness. Her cheeks already turned a crimson red. Even after years of marriage..

Ayaan saw that and chuckled. He hung the towel on the bathroom door knob and hugged Iram from behind.

"Thank you Iram. Tonight was the best." And soon they slept.

The next day

The sun rise up to see the couple cuddling with each other.

The sound of the call made the peaceful aura disturbed.

" Who is this troubling us this morning? " Ayaan mumbled and looked at the mobile at the end of the bed.

" Yes... " He said and cleared his throat.

" Yes k bachche... Kahan gayab ho gye tum? "

{You son of 'Yes'... Where have you disappeared?}

Ayaan looked at the caller's name and smiled.

" Sadiq... " He smiled.

" Bhai, Ayaan has disappeared because you took so much time to return from the seminar. He was missing you .. " Iram who woke up from the ring, answered.

Sadiq laughed and told him about his arrival this weekend. Ayaan was happy to talk to him after no call the whole week.

Iram freshened up and started packing the stuff as it was already 12 PM. And they had to leave the room before 1 PM.

Soon after the call, Ayaan freshened up and they both walked towards the dining area.

" Sadiq got to know I left early from the hospital yesterday and didn't reach home. That's why he asked. " Ayaan informed Iram. Iram smiled.

Soon they left for their home. This time, Ayaan was riding the car.

" Thank you Iram. Last night was the best night. I felt so peaceful and calm. I love you... " Ayaan confessed and kissed her knuckles while holding hands.

" Aww... You're welcome. I love you more. " Iram kissed his knuckles. They smiled widely feeling relaxed.

" We should do this from time to time, what do you say? " Ayaan asked.

" I agree... " Iram smiled widely.

Entering their home after a ride of 1 hour and 20 minutes, due to traffic... They were welcomed by their children's hugs.

" Assalamualaikum Abbu Assalamualaikum Ammi... "

" Awww... Walaikum assalam warehmatullahi wabarakatuh... " Iram and Ayaan hugged Shahveer, Nazya and Daniyal. They felt so happy.

" How was the trip? " Ammi walked towards the couch and asked.

" Assalamualaikum Ammi... " They both said.

" Walaikum assalam" Ammi replied.

" I heard there was no seminar... " Ammi pouted and complaint.

" I am sorry, Ammi... But the trip was so good. Thanks to you... " Iram said and side hugged Ammi.

" Are you okay now? " Ammi asked Ayaan when Iram whispered about yesterday's issue.

" Yes, Ammi. I am feeling much better now. Will join the hospital after 4PM. " He said.

" No need. Take a leave, Ayaan. Sometimes taking rest is good. " Ammi said.

" I will Ammi. But not today. " He said and took the kids to the garden to play.

" Why was he feeling like that? Did he tell you? " Ammi asked.

" It's the same reason, when I behaved like this after having the twins and couldn't join the hospital... "

" Ohh... "

" He felt burdened too... I'll keep an eye on him... " Iram said and Ammi nodded.

Three weeks later

" Welcome home... " Ayaan hugged Ahmed. Iram hugged Shyza.

" Assalamualaikum Ammi

Assalamualaikum Abbu... " The couple said as they entered their parents room.

" Walaikum assalam warehmatullahi wabarakatuh... " The parents and the couple hugged each other.

" How was the trip? "

" It's was amazing... "

And they started narrating their journey. Where they stayed, what they ate, the shopping items and the monuments...and so on...

" You guys relax and sleep... I'll call you both for dinner... " Ammi said.

They left for their room. As they walked upstairs, Ahmed walked to his room. Ayaan to his. Shyza pulled Iram to terrace.

" What happened? " Iram asked.

" I missed my periods... " She said.

" So... Did you check? " Iram asked.

" I checked in 5 pregnancy sticks. Two came positive but three showed negative... What do I do now? " Shyza asked being nervous.

" Well, congratulations... You are surely pregnant... " Iram said in excitement.

" But three were negative... " Shyza pouted.

" No worries. We will go for ultrasound. That will make it clear. "

Shyza nodded.

" Take deep breaths and don't tell this to Ahmed. Let's confirm it first, okay. Relax... No need to worry... Just be mentally prepared for both side of results... " Shyza nodded and they walked to their respective rooms.

Shyza entered the room and saw Ahmed sleeping. She took a breath of relief and slept next to him.

The next day

" Bhabhi, are you sure we should go here? " Shyza asked Iram who was entering the gynaecologist clinic which was far away from the hospital they work in.

Iram saw Afreen and they both greeted and followed Afreen to the doctor.

" Dr. Shaheen, she was my neighbour during our college. " Afreen introduced them.

After some talking, Shyza laid down on bed and Dr. Shaheen did the ultrasound.

" Congratulations, you are 7 weeks 2 days pregnant. " Dr. Shaheen announced.

" Congratulations... " Iram and Afreen also joined.

" Thank you... " Shyza smiled with happy tears in her eyes.

" So, what are you plans? " Iram asked Shyza in cab about announcing the family.

" I have an idea. " Shyza said and Iram nodded.

Soon, they reach home. Ayaan came home during lunch.

" Abbu, Ammi, can I call Nadir Bhai for dinner tonight? I miss him. " Shyza said after lunch.

" Sure. " Shyza smiled.

It was dinner time. Shyza planned their dinner in the garden. A big white circular table was set near the swing with white chairs around.

In few minutes, the maid Khala helped Shyza and Iram place the big bowls of food. Ayaan and Ahmed helped by placing the heavy items. Even the kids came with empty plates and glasses and other crockery items.

Nadir was very happy seeing her sister was happy in her marriage. The in laws were so supportive and loving.

They had chicken korma, rumali roti, chicken biryani with salad, raita and the sweet at the end.

Shyza made the kheer and placed a big bowl of Kheer in front of everyone.

They smiled and praised her and even gave her the gift ie money.

Shyza looked at everyone. Nadir and Ammi noticed something.

" It's written something with nuts on kheer... " Nadir and Ammi said at same time.

" Yes... "

" M, A, M, U... " Nadir spelled the letters.

" It's Mamu... " The kids said at the same time.

" Mamu?! " Nadir looked confused.

Shyza looked at Ahmed who with teary eyes asked,

" Are you pregnant? "

" Yes... " Shyza replied.

" Ya Allah... Thank you... Thank you... Thank you so much... " Ahmed said in happiness.

" Congratulations... " Everyone congratulated the couple and hugged them.

" Take tips from us now... " Ayaan whispered to Ahmed but was audible to Iram and Shyza. They giggled.

" And take tips from me... You will have to work harder now. Her mood swings... Ufff... " Ayaan started giving tips and they laughed enjoying the moment.

The End!

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A/n

Assalamualaikum Warehmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Hey everyone.

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I was thinking of the plot of another story when I came up with this idea. I feel so good writing about Iram and Ayaan again. They are very close to my heart.

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Thank you so much, everyone for being a part of this journey. The time this book got published and got completed were the best years of my life.

Thank you so much to all the readers.

Love you all.

PS: Please also read my other stories.

" The goodbye we never said "

" Fiza "

They are all short story books..

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Iram Khan

05/04/2024