Substitute Wife

Chapter-41

A few months later

Author's pov

" Look, baby. It's pouring outside. You know what Mamma likes rainy weather a lot," Maryam said placing her hand over her seven-month pregnant belly.

Then, she said affectionately," Soon I will enjoy this weather with you. I can't wait to have you in my embrace. I am gonna love you a lot."

Caressing her belly gently she continued looking outside through the window. It was her favourite place in the whole house. She closed her eyes feeling a few droplets of rain wetting her face.

" You know what baby, this world is so beautiful except for some people," She said sighing.

Opening her eyes she looked at the horizon with blank eyes but her mind was chaotic. She was bothered about a lot of things. To avoid any kind of stressful situation in this condition she left Pakistan and returned to Dubai but still, she couldn't be at peace.

" Only my baby matters to me. That's it," She whispered standing on her feet.

Taking the phone from the nearby table she looked at the screen. It was 2:30 p.m in Pakistan. She guessed. That means Yamir and Omaira have returned from school already. Without wasting another second she called her sister-in-law Raisa who had been taking care of Yamir and Omaira for the last few months.

" Where are Yamir and Omi?" Maryam asked.

She tried to hide her concerned voice but she couldn't. Raisa realized Maryam's concern for Yamir and Omaira.

Raisa answered," They are taking rest."

Maryam asked," How is their study going? How are they doing in school?"

" What do you think how are they doing, Maryam? You just left them alone in a completely new environment! They are struggling to cope with this new environment. Every single day they just ask me about you. Why are you angry with them? What wrong they had done? They always ask me such questions that I can't answer any of them!" Raisa yelled. The disappointment and anger were evident in her voice.

Maryam replied curtly," They will learn to live."

" Why are you punishing them like that, Maryam? They are innocent," Raisa yelled

Maryam yelled back," They are the root of all problems. I hate them."

" That's not you who is talking to me. It's your anger that is talking. I admit that Yardan wasn't a good person and you hate him. But, what's Yamir and Omaira's fault in all this? Why are you punishing them like that? What do you think how is Mehzabin feeling after seeing your cruelty to those innocent souls who have no idea what's going on!!" Raisa tried to convince Maryam. Maybe Mehzabin's name will change something in Maryam.

Maryam was silent after hearing Mehzabin's name. Suddenly she felt guilty. But, it was just for a few moments. Instantly, she hardened her face and controlled her tears.

" If you are tired of taking care of them then I will find someone else to take care of them," Maryam replied rudely.

Letting out a breath Raisa said softening her voice," Maryam, don't misunderstand me. Yamir and Omi are innocent. You are their mother. Those kids love you more than themselves. Don't hurt them like that. I know that you care for them. Just put aside your anger for some time and think about them."

" They miss you as well as their father. They always ask me about their parents. Please, do something. Either you come to meet them or take them back to Dubai," Raisa requested.

Then, she said worriedly," Kids' minds are very fragile. Whatever is happening around them isn't good for their upbringing. In the long run, they will suffer. Then, the only person who will be responsible for any costly consequences will be you."