Substitute Wife

Chapter-28

Author's pov

" That's not your baby. Your baby is dead. Stop this nonsense," Yardan snapped at Maryam.

She answered going backwards," You are lying. My baby is alive. My child is sleeping."

Controlling his anger, he got close to her and cupped her face in between his palms. Softening his eyes he looked into her teary eyes.

" Maryam, I know that you are hurt. But, try to accept the truth. The baby is no more. Instead of crying for the baby, we should pray for it so that he/she can get Jannah," Yardan tried to console her but Maryam jerked him away from her.

She shouted back," No........It's impossible. I talked to my baby."

Saying all these Maryam started pacing here and there in the whole room like she was searching for something. While pacing here and there she was saying only one sentence that her baby was alive.

" I brought these dresses for my child. My baby said he/she liked it so much," Maryam let out showing some baby clothing to Yardan.

Smiling affectionately she went towards the crib and said showing it to him," I brought it for him/her. A few moments ago my baby was sleeping in it. He/she isn't dead. It's because he/she is sleepy. My baby is such a sweetheart. He/she doesn't like to annoy Mamma."

Running towards a drawer she took out a baby sweater and socks. She gave him another smile showing all these to him.

" I made all these on my own. Aren't they cute? My baby will look cute in this, right?" She asked him looking like an insane person.

Yardan remembered the doctor's words and let out a sigh. Walking towards her, he held her shoulder and sat her down on the bed. Then, he also sat beside her.

" Yardan, say that my baby is alive," Maryam asked grabbing his collar.

Yardan answered holding her hands," You need to rest, Maryam. We will talk about it later. You are stressed. You need a sound sleep."

" At least for once say that my baby is alive. Otherwise, I can't sleep," Maryam requested shedding tears.

After seeing her situation, he answered," Yes, your baby is alive. Now, sleep."

Hearing his assuring words Maryam laid down and then closed her eyes. Yardan started stroking her hair gently so that she can sleep. After a few moments, he took a relaxed breath seeing her sleeping.

The Next Day

After waking up Maryam was searching for something in the room desperately.  She was looking too disturbed with her messy hair and puffy eyes. Two maids were asking her continuously what she was searching for, but she didn't answer them.

" Who took away my baby's stuff?" Maryam screamed at the top of her lungs.

Before the maids could say anything Yardan's voice echoed through the whole room," I removed all the baby stuff. These things will remind you about the baby. But, in reality, your baby is dead."

Those words left his mouth and Maryam lost the little bit of sanity that was inside her. Marching towards him like a bull, she grabbed his collar tightly and raised her hands to slap him. But, he was faster than her. Before her hand could touch his cheek, he held her hand in a tight grip.