"Shahmeer let's go", baba's voice made me avert my gaze from the phone and look at him. I have been trying to call Minha, but she wasn't responding to my calls or texts.
I was getting worried and angry by her behavior. Honestly, I'm more worried than angry.
Why is she not answering?
Did something happen to her? I sat there lost in my thoughts.
"Kya hua, Shahmeer?", baba inquired, placing a hand on my shoulder.
"Minha is not answering my calls or texts", I said in a worried tone biting my lips in nervousness.
"I think her phone is with Maani; that's why she isn't answering", baba tried to assure me, but the feeling of unease didn't leave me.
I felt like something was wrong; a nagging feeling in my heart told me that something was amiss with her.
"Pareshan mat ho, try calling Haris, kya pata woh wahi ho", baba suggested making me nod my head.
I instantly dialed Haris number. The line was ringing, but he wasn't answering.
My heart started beating even faster now, beads of sweat formed on my forehead, and my body began shaking in fear of my own thoughts.
"He's not answering either", I whispered looking up at baba.
I took deep breaths to calm my uneven breathing.
"Don't think too much, Shahmeer. I believe they are enjoying their time there, don't disturb them. Let's go", baba said, prompting me to turn my gaze toward him, my brows furrowed in confusion.
"But, how can I not worry, baba? Minha, isn't responding, and neither is Haris---something must be wrong. I really need to go", I insisted as I sprang up from the couch and made my way toward the door without acknowledging his call.
I hurriedly slipped into the car and ignited the engine; it roared to life with a powerful growl that matched my rising anxiety.
Why am I feeling like this?
A wave of anxiety washed over me as I instinctively began rubbing my aching heart.
What if Shabbir did something to her?
What if he kidnapped her?
The thought of that psychotic, heartless bastard capable of such cruelty sent shiver down my spine; he is capable of anything and can stoop to any level just to get what he wants. I desperately hope that he hasn't harmed her in any way.
If, by some terrible chance, he has laid a finger on her, may god have mercy on him, for I swear I will bury him fucking alive if anything happens to her.
She is my life; she means everything to me; she is entire world, my sweet little wifey. I cannot bear the thought of seeing her in pain, the mere thought of her enduring pain or suffering is unbearable.
If it were within my power to absorb all her suffering and pain, I would do so without hesitation, taking it all upon myself with open arms.
The drive felt like it was dragging on forever, with each passing minute feeling like an eternity. It seemed like the roads were more congested than usual, with traffic moving at a snail's pace.
I couldn't help but wonder if it was just my perception or if the traffic was truly worse than ever before.
The constant blaring of horns from the vehicles around me only added to my frustration, causing a pounding headache to form in my temples.
As I glanced at the setting sun in the distance, it's fiery colors mirrored the turmoil in my heart. The sinking feeling in my chest, as I couldn't shake of Shabbir potentially taking Minha away from me.
The mere idea sent a wave of anxiety and fear coursing through me, leaving me feeling helpless and desperate.
I was honking like crazy when the lights turned green, but the guy in front of me wouldn't budge. I got so frustrated that I revved my engine and bumped into his car just to get him move. Right now, I don't care about anything else -- all I want is to get to Minha's house and make sure she's okay. The thoughts and uneasy feelings swirling in my head are just that--thoughts. I need to see her and make sure everything is alright.
"What the hell, you motherfucker! Can't you see? Are you blind or something?", the man growled angrily as he emerged from his car and started walking toward me.
"I'm not a motherfucker, nor am I blind. Here, take this and repair your car", I retorted tossing some money in his direction before slamming my car into his.
Without paying attention to his cursing, I quickly increased my speed and drove away. The sound of his angry shouts faded into distance as I left the scene behind me.
My phone started ringing, causing me to instantly shift my gaze from the road to the screen. It was my little wifey, and a slight smile formed on my face.
"Kahan thi tum, Minha? Call kyun nahi receive kar rahi thi? Pata hai, kitna pareshan hogaya tha main?", I complained as I pulled the car over to the side to talk.
From the other end, I could hear faint crying sounds, which made my heart race in fear and panic.
Who was crying?
Why were they crying?
"Hello", I said, keeping the phone to my ear while my other hand clutched the steering wheel tightly for reasons I couldn't explain.
"Chachu", came Maani's voice, choked with tears. Yes, it was Maani; he was crying, but, why?
"Maani, kya hua meri jaan? Tum ro kyun rahe ho?", I asked biting my lip in nervousness.
"Chachu, ammu....Ammu uth nahi rahi", he said between his sobs.
"Kya matlab Maani?", my heart racing with unsettling feeling.
"Sab...so...so rahe hain, chachu", he stuttered.
"Maani, rona band karo aur batao kya hua hain?", I demanded tugging my hair in frustration.
"Ammu...ammu", he whimpered as a cry escaped his lips. My heart shattered at the sound of his painful cries from the phone.
"Maani...Maani...use phone do, Minha ko phone do, please", I requested my body starting to shake as I feared the worst.
"Ammu...utho na...please...wake up", he pleaded, "woh nahi uth rahi, chachu...unhe khoon aa raha hai", he cried, begging for her to wake up.
"Khoon", I whispered swallowing hard.
"Chachu, kahein na ammu se...kahein na ke uthe...apni aankhein khole..yeh uth kyun nahi rahi...Ammu...Ammu!", he called out her name, his painful cries breaking my heart. Tears filled my eyes as I listened to his painful begging.
Little did I know that this crying and longing for her would become my fate
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