Substitute Wife

Chapter-31

Author's pov

" Don't be scared, ok. Take Almighty's name before starting to write," Maryam advised Omaira while braiding her hair.

Yamir said sounding extremely nervous," Mamma, what if I bring poor marks again. Baba will scold me a lot."

" Why would you bring poor marks, hmm? Didn't I teach you properly? Just don't be nervous. You will do good this time," Maryam assured forcing a smile on her face.

It was almost 9 a.m and Maryam was getting the kids ready for school. The kids have an exam today, that's why both of them are nervous. They were requesting their mother to not take them to the exam hall.

A few days passed after Maryam's last encounter with her parents. Since then she didn't receive their call again. Yardan was behaving civilly with her after that night. Maryam doesn't care how he is behaving since her mind is still stuck with her lost child. A few times she thought to leave everything and go wherever her two eyes go but looking at Yamir & Omaira's faces she remained silent. She felt like Mehzabin will be disappointed if she leaves Yamir & Omaira. 

" Mamma will be back after wearing the abaya. Just wait for a few moments," Saying that she forwarded her legs when Yardan entered the room.

Yardan said loudly," I will tell the driver to drop the kids in the school. You stay at home."

Turning behind Maryam looked at him with questioning eyes. She frowned her brows confusingly seeing him approaching her.

" Stay at home with me. You haven't recovered yet. You need some proper rest," he told sounding concerned and then caressed her cheeks.

Maryam wasn't in the state to argue so she just nodded her head. She didn't question him nor she even shows any emotions. She knew why is he telling her to stay. To have sex with her. For the last few days, he didn't even touch her. She realized he was getting bored without touching her. She was way to lost to understand the genuine concern in his voice.

" Ok," she replied shortly.

Waving Yamir's hands through the car window, he said loudly," Bye Mamma. Bye, Baba."

" Ummah, Mamma," Omaira gave a flying kiss to Maryam.

Maryam said waving her hands," Don't be nervous. Love you."

When the kids left for school Maryam shared a blank look with Yardan. Before he could say anything she forwarded her legs to her bedroom. Yardan also followed her silently.

Hearing footsteps approaching her she started opening her clothes and looking outside through the window. She will just get naked when Yardan held her hands from behind. She turned her face at him with questioning eyes.

" Wear your clothes," He ordered but she kept standing like a statue.

Sighing slightly he buttoned her tops and held her shoulder. Sitting on the bed he gestured her to sit beside him which she obliged silently. She didn't ask him anything because she doesn't even want to know the reason behind his changed behaviour.

Yardan stared at her for a good few seconds. She was looking so lost like her body is only here. Her eyes were void, prominent dark circles can be noticed under her eyes. Her face was pale, her hair was messy and her lips were dry. She was looking like a living corpse.

" Umm.......I talked with your younger sister yesterday. She told me that you like playing chess," He asked breaking the silence.

The word chess triggered some memories inside Maryam. She used to play chess with Mikaeel a lot. It was her favourite game and he was her favourite opponent. Every time it would be her who won the game. But, in the game of life, she lost.