No, Maybe, Yes

{Period}

I still remember the first time I got my period. I was only eleven that time and it was painful, very painful but Ammi and Abba didn't care.

I told Ammi that I saw blood dripping out of my core and she was angry and slapped me out of anger.

I asked her why she did so and she told me now I'm a women and I will do all the house work from now.

She gave me money and told me to buy pads myself. I did and when I came back home Ammi told me to do all the work because I was considered as a women now.

But now why is Mr Baig buying me pads? Isn't it my work to do that? Ammi told me not to tell any man about periods or they will gross out.

Is Mr Baig disgusted because I got my period? I'm not pure now, he won't hold my hand to sleep now, he won't let Noor come near me now, he will make me work because I'm impure and dirty.

A soft knock erupted on the door along with a soft voice making my head snap towards the door.

"Easal I got the pads, open the door" He said from outside and I gulped. It's so difficult.

I opened the door a little and gave my hand out, he kept a bag in my hand and I pulled it in and locked the door quickly.

I opened the bag and saw variety of pads and even tampons in there! I've never used a tampon before, I'll just go with the pad as usual.

There were so many different brands and sizes of pads I got confuse and shocked. The price of one packet of pad was ₹100 according to the packet.

Oh my God, did he spend thousands of rupees here only?

I used to buy the cheapest pads to save my money and got rashes because of them.

I quickly wore one of the pads and stacked the remaining in the corner of the bathroom. This pad felt so soft and comfortable. Of course it will, its so expensive.

I took a deep breath and opened the door. I peeked out and saw Mr Baig sitting on the bed with his back towards me.

I tip toed out of the room and shut the door. I turned around and almost yelled as Mr Baig was right in front of me. Wasn't he sitting on the bed just now?

I covered my mouth to stop the yell and I looked at Mr Baig. He got pretty eyes, hazel one.

I looked into his eyes and my body calmed down on its own, he definitely has some spell on me.

"Are you.....okay? Like are you in pain?" He asked suddenly and I shook my head. I'm definitely mot having any cramps right now but I know the cramps will suddenly attack me anytime.

"I am okay Mr Baig. But........why did you buy....s-so expensive pads?" I whispered slowly and he moved back and cleared his throat.

"I dont want ny wife to suffer on her already difficult days. And also this is the bare minimum, easal, did u forget that your husband is rich. He asserted and I was not able to form words now. Why does he care?

"Also....I bought you some chocolates. Umaima used to crave them at this time so I thought you might crave it too.....so I bought it for you" He added and my eyes filled with tears. Why in the world would anyone care this much?

I feel like hitting him and telling him not to care about me but I should not, these are just mood swings.

"Thank you.........can I eat them later....sorry" I said as I wiped my tears with my finger and he sighed.

"It's okay, eat it whenever you want to. Come, lets sleep now" He said and I nodded. I climbed on my side of the bed and he sat on his side of the bed.

He scooted closer as usual but he scooted more closer than he used to. I looked at him as he rested his back on the back of the bed and sat comfortably.

He placed one of his hand on my head and patted it. He kept moving his hand on my head in an attempt to make me sleep but sleep was far away.

And this time, I didn't flinch.

The way he is so close to me but not touching me, the way his hands work on my hair weirdly felt comforting.

"Its already four in the morning easal. You go to sleep I'll be awake till fajr" He said in a low voice caressing my forehead and I closed my eyes.

I wanted to argue with him that why will he stay awake for me but he is right, its almost fajr.

When I started felt sleepy I felt something hot on my stomach but it felt comforting so I smiled and drifted to sleep.
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