When Fire Meets Ice - Completed.

22. W I F E

I N A Y A

My sleep was disturbed as I heard someone speaking incoherently, slowly opening my eyes, I saw Ahad stirring in his sleep mumbling something. I got up and walked towards him, my brows furrowed in confusion as I found him changing sides every now and then.

As I stood close enough, I heard him mumbling unclearly.

"You'll have to trust me Dad". He spoke faintly, I couldn't understand what he was speaking about. Is it some dream?

"Mom, why d-don't you tell him anything". He mumbled again, his voice crackled as if he was on the verge of tears.

I sat beside him and did the first thing that came to my mind. I patted his head gently, his creased brows relaxed a little but he was sweating. Is he having a nightmare?

I conflicted whether to wake him up or not. I kept on stroking his jaw with my thumb in an attempt to console him and he shifted, grabbing my hand to hold it close to his chest. I gulped but stayed quite.

"I-Ina" he muttered again and my eyes widened.

Is he taking my name?

"Stay p-please". His tone was desperate and I felt a pang in my chest, not knowing what was the reason he's been saying such things!

I sat there for a while till it was close to 1 am. When he finally relaxed and his breaths became even, I prayed silent supplications and blowed it across his face. Pulling my hand gently away, I went and slept back.

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The breakfast and morning was as usual, I ate my food silently, not wanting to indulge into any chats. Ahad was also weirdly silent today, did he really have a nightmare last night? Or was it just his subconcious spilling that words out?

He left quickly and hasn't spoke to me since morning. I'm angry but more worried! Should I ask him about it?

Ugh!

I called him on my way to office but he didn't recieve. Instead, he texted back.

Dumbo👻 : Got a hectic schedule! I'll talk to you during the lunch.

I frowned, but replied with a simple 'okay'.

Walking into the office, I engrossed myself in the work. As I was a little free, I decided to speak to Zara as I haven't talked to her much recently.

I walked out when it was close to noon only to spot Kaif Bhai coming from there. What is this lady Zara up to? But then I suddenly remembered it! Ahad's behaviour from last night!! I can ask Kaif Bhai as he knows him well.

"Assalamu'alaikum". I greeted him.

He smiled looking at me and greeted back, "How're you Bhabhi?" He asked.

"Fine! I wanted to ask you about something". I said, he knitted his brows and nodded his head in affirmation.

"Wait! Is it about your grumpy Husband?" He asked immediately and I chuckled, but nodded my head.