Shiddat

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Taha's POV

"It's been three long years.

Three long years of pain and sorrow.

Three long years of me visiting the grave of my little babies.

I am completely broken inside. I pray day and night for relief from my pain, but still, that day keeps playing like a movie in front of my eyes.

But that day, I realized how much Abraham Mamu actually loves us. He was not lying when he said he loves us.

I walk out of the graveyard after praying Fatiha and sit beside the graves of my children who were born dead.

I pray Fatiha for both of them and wipe the tear from the corner of my eye. I drive back to the office.

With the help of Sunidhi Mumani, I started my own business of legal weapons manufacturing. Yup, half of my life is spent among weapons and guns, so she thought it's a good idea to start a government-certified weapons manufacturing company.

Now, these weapons are exported worldwide for soldiers and special forces.

"Sir, your wife is waiting for you in your office," my PA informed.

I nodded and walked towards my cabin.

"Assalam o alaikum, Baba," as soon as my feet touched the cabin floor, Bakht's cheerful voice brought peace and contentment to my heart.

I leaned a little so he could jump into my embrace.

"Walaikum assalam, Baba ki jaan," I said, kissing his forehead.

"Baba, do you know what happened today in school?" he asked eagerly.

I made him sit on the table and stood beside Rubab, who was checking his notebook.

"Argh, a notebook for a kindergarten student?"

"Allah Allah," I kissed her head.

"Salam, biwi," I said.

"Walaikum assalam, Taha," she replied.

"Baba, listen to me," Bakht whined, feeling a lack of attention.

"Han, Baba ki jaan, bolein," I said, caressing his chubby cheeks.

"Mumma scolded my teacher really bad," he said, looking at Rubab.

She smiled and said, "Baba ke chamche kar lo meri shikayat," and lovingly pulled his cheeks.

"Why did you scold his teacher, jaan?" I asked.

"Because that careless teacher...," but she stopped and stared at my clothes.

Here, she stood up and wiped off the soil on my sleeve.

"Why did you go there, Taha?" she asked, looking at me.

"To tell them about Mumma and their elder brother's well-being," I replied, hugging her close.

I knew she didn't like it when I visited them, as she thought they hated us, which is why they chose to leave us before even seeing our faces.

Bakht also came to us and clung to my shoulder.
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We reached home, and to lift her spirits, the three of us watched Bakht's favorite movie, Shin Chan- himmari ki shadi.

"Taha, can you bring my sweater? It's too cold today," she said.

I got up from the sofa and walked to our room.

I checked her side of the cupboard and found it, but my eyes stopped when I saw a packet of pills.