Sometimes the person we love most walk away when we need them next to us.
Sometimes things happened that we never expected.
Sometimes we expected so much from someone who never really cared about us.
Something happens in Maham life that turned her...
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"Assalam-o-Alaikum." I greeted Mom as I walk in living rooms all sweaty from my morning run.
She gave her Salam back and told me to freshen up so we could do breakfast and talk about thing that is going in her mind. I nodded and went in room to get fresh and ready for office. I relax when I didn't see Maham and take out of my cloths from the closet and went in the bathroom.
After that incident on Mom's birthday which was 2 weeks ago, I keep a good distance between Maham and I. We didn't talk much, but only if she need something or want to ask about something important. Other than that we didn't talk but sleep. I know Mom and Dad got suspicious about that, but they didn't say anything because they know I wasn't happy about all this but do for my family and friends.
When I went downstairs in dining room, I saw Dad and Mom discussing about something as Maham serve breakfast on the table. I sit on my chair and Maham sit next to me and we start eating quietly until Dad broke the silence.
"So, I was thinking of taking your Mom on vacation as her birthday gift." He told us. I look at Mom and saw her looking at Dad before looking at us.
"Yeah, you guys should go." I shrugged and continue to eat my breakfast.
"Well, we have a little gift for you as well." Mom says and foward an envelope toward me. I frowned and take it from her. As I open it, I was surprised to see the tickets.
"There is your late wedding gift from us."
"But Mom-" I was cut off when she looks at me with a raised eyebrow.
"Fine." I say and put the tickets aside and finish my breakfast to leave for office.
***
"So? What is the problem with that?" I glared, making her sigh. She is talking like she didn't know anything.
"Uzair I remember everything but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take her on vacation." She says and stood up to slowly walk in the kitchen. I sigh and then again she didn't have any idea about my feelings for her. I stood up as well and followed her in the kitchen. I frowned when I saw her eating ice cream with weird topping.
"You know you are going to be sick if you keep eating things like that." I say and swallow as she glared at me. I raise my hand to apologize and saw her going back to eating. I shake my head and open my mouth to say something, but stop when I heard the door bell ringing.
"I will get it." I say and went to the door. I smile when I saw Zara husband. We exchange our Salam and talk casually walking in the kitchen. He sighs at the sight of his wife and went toward her.
I feel a tug in my heart when he drops a light kiss on her forehead and ask about her health. I look away when they look each other with a loving look. I clear my throats to get their attention and to control myself. I force a smile looking back at them and take my leave.
