Descent into Darkness:Rahim Shaikh Saga

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As the days passed, Rahim and Zara fell into a pattern of nocturnal intimacy, their nights consumed by passionate encounters that left Zara exhausted and spent.

Despite the toll it took on her body, Rahim seemed unaffected, his energy seemingly boundless as he continued to fulfill his duties with unwavering determination.

One morning, as the sun began to rise, Zara realized with a pang of concern that her period was delayed.

She hesitated to share her discovery with Rahim, fearing his reaction, but as he leaned in to kiss her that night, she found herself unable to keep it to herself any longer.

"I missed my period last month,"

she confessed softly, her voice barely above a whisper as she met Rahim's gaze.

For a moment, Rahim's expression remained unreadable, his thoughts hidden behind a mask of stoicism.

Then, with a nod, he responded,

"Hmm, I'll ask the doctor to come and check."

His words were curt, lacking the warmth and reassurance Zara had hoped for, but she accepted them nonetheless, grateful for his willingness to address the situation.

As he leaned in to kiss her once more, his touch gentler this time, Zara couldn't help but feel a flicker of hope amidst her apprehension.

With the promise of a doctor's visit looming on the horizon, Zara found herself consumed by a mix of anticipation and anxiety, her mind racing with thoughts of what the future might hold.

Yet, as she lay in Rahim's arms, she found solace in his presence, her fears momentarily forgotten in the warmth of his embrace.

The next morning dawned with an air of anticipation as the doctor arrived to conduct the tests.

Zara's heart fluttered nervously as she underwent the examination, her thoughts consumed by the possibility of what the results might reveal.

Rahim's stoic demeanor offered little reassurance, his emotions carefully concealed beneath a facade of composure.

As the day wore on, the tension in the air became palpable, each passing moment fraught with anticipation.

Finally, in the evening, the long-awaited results arrived, sending a ripple of excitement through the household.

Joyous exclamations filled the room as the doctor confirmed the news they had all been hoping for: the test was positive.

Amidst the celebrations, however, there was a noticeable absence of elation from Nadia and her son, Amir.

Their faces betrayed a mixture of resentment and anger, a stark contrast to the jubilant atmosphere that surrounded them.

Amir's clenched fists and furrowed brow spoke volumes of his inner turmoil, his anger simmering just beneath the surface.

Rahim's reaction was equally inscrutable, his guarded demeanor offering little insight into his true feelings.

Zara couldn't help but feel a pang of anxiety as she observed her husband, his unreadable expression leaving her unsure of how to interpret his emotions.

Adil Shaikh's authoritative voice cut through the room like a thunderclap, his words carrying the weight of expectation as he declared,

"It should be a boy, my second heir. Make sure of it."

Zara's heart skipped a beat at his words, her mind racing with apprehension over what would happen if the child did not meet Adil's expectations.

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