Substitute Wife

Chapter-6

After six months

Author's pov

Sitting beside the window Maryam was shedding tears silently. She was holding a ring which she was pressing against her chest. Fat drops of tears continued leaving her eyes remembering Mikaeel. This ring was given by Mikaeel on her birthday.

" Miki, I miss you a lot," She whispered looking at the horizon and wiping away her tears.

It's been six months since her marriage and nothing changed in her life. Her family members always mentally torture her for money. They never call her to know about her well being. They call only when they need money from her.

Another thing they never forget to do is remind her about Mehzabin's death. Maryam goes through a lot of emotional and mental pressure because they never let her forget that she is responsible for Mehzabin's death. The accusations of Mehzabin's death are taking a great toll on Maryam's emotional state. She always feels guilty and down for her sister's death. She feels like she is a murderer.

In these six months, nothing changed in her & Yardan's relationship. It's still stuck where it was on the first day. He never acknowledges that she is his wife and deserves his love, care & attention. He is still stuck with Mehzabin. He never talks to her or even asks about her well being. Except for asking about the kids well being he never utters a single word with her. He is also leading a depressing life because still, he couldn't get over Mehzabin's death. Out of guilt Maryam took a few steps to approach him and have a normal conversation with him but every time he pushed her away. She feels guilty that he lost his wife because of her. She swallows his every insult silently because she thinks that she is responsible for Mehzabin's death and he has every right to snap at her. She even apologised to him a few times but he never accepted her apology or tried to hear her perspective.

On the other hand, Maryam is still living in grief and needed someone's shoulder to rely on. She needed someone's love to overcome the grief of losing her sister and the things happening in her life. But, no one is there for her and she knows that she has to go through this alone. Among all these miserable situations the only thing which can bring a smile to her face is her children. Yamir is now three years old where Omaira is 9 months old. The kids have accepted her as their mother and their innocent giggles bring happiness to her face.

She also misses Mikaeel and feels guilty for breaking his heart. A lot of times she thought to talk to him but couldn't gather enough courage to face him. Finally, she decided to move on since she is married. But, how can she console her heart which still aches for Mikaeel?

She was looking outside having a doleful expression on her face when her phone started ringing. Taking the phone she looked at the screen and it was none other than her father. An irritated expression appeared on her face seeing the call and she cut it swiftly. But, after 5 times she couldn't ignore it anymore and decided to receive it.

" Now you have started ignoring me!! Good. Very good. I raised you for 25 years to see this day," Abdullah said sounding disappointed.

Maryam lied to avoid his taunting," You are misunderstanding me. I was busy with Omi. That's why I couldn't receive your call."

" Anyway, I need 1 lakh rupee. I am going to repaint my shop. So, I need some money. Send it this weekend," Abdullah demanded and Maryam lost it.

She shouted angrily," Abbu, I don't have a money plant that you will ask for money anytime and I will be able to give it. I can't give a single penny to you right now. Moreover, Yardan doesn't like it if I ask for money."

" I knew it, Maryam. I knew that you can never be like Mehzabin. If it was Mehzabin in your place then she would have sent the money even before I could tell her the amount," Abdullah taunted and Maryam's eyes got watery instantly.