FF: The Secret Desires (Tere Bin, Meerasim)

Part 23: Unfortunes

DISCLAIMER: This chapter has a sensitive topic of childbearing. It is NOT intended to display a stereotypically of the society on the topic. This is COMPLETELY my opinion and it is okay to not agree with it. Thank you!

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"You are not taking the pills?" Murtasim asked, holding a strip of birth control pills before Meerab as she returned to the bedroom after freshening up, waiting for an explanation... his tone was subtle yet skeptical.... she buried her face in the face towel and murmured, "It was giving me headache I couldn't endure", her voice was a blend of confusion and fear.... he instantly pulled her onto his lap again before wrapping his one arm around her waist while slipping the spare one around her neck as she rested her head on his shoulder.... both her hands were lying on her lap clutching onto the towel ....

"Why didn't you tell me about it?" Murtasim softly asked as he gently stroked her skin, giving her the comfort she needed .... Meerab kept quiet, indulging herself in the cocoon of his warmth as she nudged her face against his neck .... he did not repeat himself but slightly bent his face to find her lips with his to savor a kiss....her right hand involuntarily moved to snake around his neck, pulling him closer to deepen the kiss....none of them knew if that was the moment to have a serious discussion but the desire of their hearts simply overlooked their minds as they continued to explore their flesh against each other "Did you miss the date?" he asked in between the kisses and caresses.... 'argh, the question she wanted to avoid'....her breath hitched for a moment before leaving an intense open mouth kiss...

"It's complicated" she took a deep sigh, not bothering to face him while keeping her forehead against his neck.... Murtasim felt the nervousness in her tone and simply held her close as she felt him breathing against her skin.... this ... she loved this about him.... him just giving her the moments to reform herself to respond..... his gentle kisses and caresses acted like a hot cozy blanket against the crisp cold air.... "my cycle is irregular" Meerab did not know why she shared it despite the reluctance... it might be his love and care that was consuming her inner relentlessness, allowing her to become an open book for him....

"Is it bothering you?" Murtasim asked.... this was new information for him....he never really had any reason to go deeper into the concept.... However, he needed her to be healthy and stress-free.... "I'm not sure" she confessed in a perplexed tone.... Murtasim made her look into his eyes.... "Listen, your university is starting next week.... Once we get back home tomorrow, we will see Dr. Farhana and everything will be fine.... there is no point of wasting your time thinking about something you are not sure of" he stated.... "let me have you talk to her for your peace of mind" Murtasim suggested as he pulled out his phone to dial the number of Dr. Farhana.

"Based on the frequency of your cycle, there is a possibility that you may not be pregnant... but let's just not jump into the conclusion, come to my clinic for the blood test and we will go from there, okay?" the lady from the other line assured her patient.... Meerab, on the other hand, was battling the unknown urge of wishing her doctor to be proven so wrong....

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"I think this one is darker than the left one" Sahil commented upon a thorough observation of Zubair's craft as he pointed at Meesam's right cheek. "No! Really?" the temporary beautician moved back a little to take a good look at the little girl who patiently waited for her Zooba to give her a makeover.... "Elsa! Elsa!" Meesam repeated, holding the pamphlet of the character from her favorite Disney world movie, Frozen.... The make-up kit was gifted by her hunty and the men decided to experiment their creativity on the ladies' crafts....

"Yes, my dear... I know I know... you will look like Elsa, even better than her.... you will be the most beautiful version of Elsa" Zubair dropped a kiss on the tip of her nose before returning his attention back to his task as he started to adjust the blush on her right cheek.... "My Hair, Dumty" Meesam held a hair brush and a hairband to Sahil, who took it with full enthusiasm and started to work on the braid....