Wara'

Chapter 7

The rim of my eyes were red as I stared myself in the mirror.

My puffed eyes asking for some attention and care.

And how could I take care of myself when my world has fallen apart.

Yaa Rab

I whispered wiping away my tears.

Arzoo I whispered meekly as I entered her room.

Zoya hugged her friend trying to comfort her with soothing words.

Woh naseeb main nahi tha toh phir usse Mohabbat kyu ho gyi.

I mumbled softly.

Don't do this to yourself Arzoo

He loves you and you love him.

So you know?

Ofcourse you know.

Reason why you are here.

I knocked at her door waiting for a reply

Can I come in?

Yes, Zoya answered on Arzoo's behalf.

I composed myself and entered my sister's room only to look at her messy state.

Hadil sat near his sister stroking her hair lovingly.

You don't have to marry Hanan, Dil bhaijaan said softly

I can't step back I whispered softly

You are rushing your decision to say 'yes' Hadil said back to his sister.

I already said 'Yes' her voice void of any expressions.

Last night was a chaos and you were overwhelmed by emotions.

Last night was the moment of truth, for where my love and hope stood crashed.

Can you blame someone who knew nothing about last night?

No, Right.

So, how can you blame him for something he had no idea about.

I let out a small laugh and looked at Dil bhaijaan as he looked at me with sadness.

He was in a meeting the reason he didn't answer my call.

Hadil sighed for nothing was left to say, for people who prioritise work over love should await for their doom.

And his doom was right there, knocking at the door. Wasn't it?

With a heavy heart Hadil walked out of the room only to come face to face with his father.

How is Arzoo doing? Abrar asked his son.

Why don't you look yourself ?

Hadil said dejectedly walking away from his father.

Abrar sighed and walked to his own room half-heartedly.
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Wadeed sat in a corner of his room with no lights.