Substitute Wife

Chapter-3

Author's pov

Sitting on the couch Yardan was looking at the door having a longing expression on his face. He knew that Mehzabin wouldn't return but still, he was waiting for her. Fat drops of tears left his eyes which he wiped away using the back of his hand.

" Yardan, I know it's really hard for you to acce..............." Abdullah tried to console Yardan but he didn't let Abdullah finish.

Yardan said emotionlessly," Your consoling words are not going to bring back my Mahi. They won't help me either since I have to endure alone. So, please don't bother. I will return to Dubai the day after tomorrow."

Hearing his announcement, everyone looked at each other and then diverted their gaze at Yardan. Momena signalled Abdullah to talk about Maryam and he gulped down nervously.

" Umm...Yardan. I was saying...... I mean to say.......Yamir and Omaira need a mother. Right?" Abdullah said shuttering but Yardan didn't pay attention to whatever he said. He was just looking down.

Momena pinched his hand when he continued saying," I mean to say you just lost your wife and the mother of your children. How many days you will stay alone? It won't be easy for you to handle Yamir & Omaira alone."

Raising his head, Yardan replied sounding suspicious," You know that I don't like puzzling words. So stop beating around the bushes and come to the point."

Everyone shared a look with having nervous expression and Yardan understood and guessed something suspicious. He wonders instead of mourning over Mehzabin's death why they are so concerned about him.

Maryam's elder brother Aftab said in one go," We want you to marry Maryam."

That one sentence left Aftab's mouth and Yardan stood up. He gave them an astonishing look and everyone started gulping down nervously. Looking at Yardan's eyes Abdullah almost had a heart attack.

" What did you just say?" Yardan questioned in disbelief coming toward Abdullah having an intimidating aura.

Yardan's voice boomed in the whole room like a thunderstorm," I have lost my wife a week ago and you are already telling me to move on!! How could you? Do you think it's easy for me? huh!! How could you just tell me to marry my sister in law!! Do you think I am that cheap!!!"

Hearing his outburst everyone lowered their heads where Yardan was still reciprocating what the hell they just offered him right now. He continued looking at them with astonished yet burning eyes.

Breaking the silence Momena said," We are saying it for your well being. Since your parents are no more so it's our responsibility to think about your future. We are offering Maryam's hands in marriage. Only for your children."

" For my children! Do you think I am not capable enough to raise my children? That's what you think about me!!" Yardan yelled making Momena flinch.

This time Abdullah said angrily," Yes, we saw your capability already? In this one week, have you ever asked about your children? Did you ask once if they eat or not? How are they? What they are doing? You have lost your wife but they lost their mother. What do you think about how they are feeling and going through?"

Hearing him Yardan looked down feeling embarrassed. No matter what he shouldn't be that careless towards his children. He felt like he has failed his children as a father.

" Your children need a mother and that mother can only be Maryam," Abdullah announced loudly.

Yardan questioned confusingly," Why, Maryam?"

No one answered this time looking at each other so Momena came forward. Holding Yardan's hand she started dragging him somewhere. He asked her where she is taking him but she didn't answer. Reaching in front of a room she told him to not make any kind of sound and look inside.