Substitute Wife

Chapter-47

After three years

Author's pov

Three years passed just in a blink of an eye and Maryam's life was going as usual. Except for the fact that the bitterness in her vanished a long ago when Mehzabin almost died in a fire accident.

Maryam took the kids on a vacation to the USA. Unfortunately, a fire accident occurred there. Though Yamir and Omaira were unharmed but Mehzabin's 7% body was burnt.

This incident was another traumatic situation for Maryam. She started blaming herself for Mehzabin's situation. She blamed herself that she was a sinner and that's why her daughter was punished. She begged the Almighty to forgive her. She repented for her sins though she doesn't know if it was enough or not. She asked forgiveness from those people whom she hurt. She doesn't know if they forgave her or not but she tried her best.

Another man came into Maryam's life in the disguise of a friend. Maryam wasn't in love with him but surely she liked his company until she got to know about his true intention. The man was a two-faced snake who was after Yardan's wealth. He knew about Maryam's shaky relationship with Yardan. He wanted to trap her in his love trap and snatch Yardan's wealth using her. But, Maryam realised his intention and never contacted him again. After this betrayal, she just laughed at her Destiny. All the people out there just think of using her for their own selfish reason.

Her relationship with Yardan was like stranger. They live in the same house but except for the kids' matter, they never talked to each other. They were husband and wife just in name.

Since she didn't sign the divorce paper A few times Yardan tried to make everything normal between him and Maryam but she didn't respond to his efforts. Love was a foreign notion between them. They behave normally as much as possible in front of the kids. No one brings up what happened earlier.

Her mental situation is quite better now. Emotional stability was fruitful for her.  At the age of 40, she doesn't want to behave like a pathetic and weak teenager who only longs for affection. Now, her world evolves around Yamir, Omaira and Mehzabin. She dedicated herself to them. She realized what kind of damage she had done to Yamir & Omaira because of her anger. She realised that she could never hate Yamir & Omaira. Her happiness lies with the children.

Right now Maryam is in her office and engrossed in her work. She doesn't rely on Yardan's money. She earns enough to lead a simple life. Yamir and Omaira are in the school while Mehzabin is with a nanny. And, Yardan is in his office. He is still paralyzed except that he can talk and move his hands.

Maryam's concentration was broken by her phone. It started ringing. At first, she decided to not receive it but it was ringing continuously. It was Yardan's PA who called her.

" Mam, come to the 'XYZ hospital'. Sir is hospitalised," That's what he said and after that, the call was cut.

Maryam remained silent having a blank expression. A few moments later she rushed out of the office and started her journey to the hospital.

When Maryam reached the hospital she found Yardan laying on the hospital bed. A cannula was connected to his hand providing him with saline. His face was looking pale like someone has sucked away his blood. There was also an oxygen mask covering his mouth & nose.

" What happened to him?" Maryam asked the doctor.

He answered giving Yardan's reports," he is a heart patient and he has high blood pressure too. He had a minor heart attack. In such situations, he shouldn't be working long hours. He needs bed rest. He can't be in the wheelchair for a long time."

" He has been working in this situation for the last three years. He never fell ill like that," Maryam told the doctor.

The doctor answered showing another report," Because he was having medicines without any doctor's consult. He needs to understand that those medicines are weakening his heart day by day."