While Holding the Pain

Chapter_24

"Everyday may not be good,

but
There is something good in
Everyday"

Ruhaan's P.O.V.

I knew, Shaan was still standing there. But I didn't bother to look back to him directly. Hopping in my car, I drove away while looking at his receding figure through the side mirror.

After my family, Shaan is the most important person in my life. He is the son of Seema Auntie who was my mother's bestie. He loved my parents dearly and so did my parents and if Titly was still alive, they would have been married now. After that incident, he has totally changed as he couldn't get over that. But I can't watch him having a future all by himself and mourning over that. I want him to be happy and for this I have to get away from him.

While being with me, he won't be able to forget Titly and the past. He must get a life now and get married to have someone in his life and move on. I will make sure of it. I have to do this and anyhow I will.

"And what about you? If Shaan is also gone, won't you remain just all by yourself?" My mind uttered softly and I stayed silent for a moment, then spoke up, "That's enough for me."

Roshni's P.O.V.

Ruhaan was apologizing again and again but I felt like he was not apologizing to me but to himself and when he left, there was tear in his eyes but why? Only Allah knows what made him to get his eyes watery but I felt guilty. I knew, I was rude but it was not my behavior that made him like that of which I am very sure. But then why I am feeling guilty!

When I looked at Tithy, she was also staring at the way of Ruhaan going out. She was also looking sad. My thought broke when Ammi came near us and spoke up, "Tithy, you should take rest now." She turned to me and said, "Take her inside."

We went inside and took our dinner. After dinner, Hena and Heer left and we got to our room. While sitting on the bed, Tithy asked me, "Api, didn't you invite Tamim vai today?"

Then it came to mind that Tamim was not there in the party. I replied normally, "I did. May be he is busy."

While nodding, Tithy also uttered, "May be."

Little did they knew, what he was busy with!

Mr. Mahmud's P.O.V.

I was waiting for Shaan. He arrived at noon and it's late at night and he still isn't bothering to meet me. He at least should have called me but no. Even I called him but he didn't answer my call. He must be busy with that Ruhaan. What should I do with him! I can't believe that he is my son.

With uttered annoyance, I called Ruhaan and immediately he answered my call and greeted me, "Assalamu_Alaikum, Uncle."

With zero of interest, I answered him and asked, "Waalaikum_assalam. Son, is Shaan with you?"

He seemed shocked and said, "Uncle, earlier he was with me but he should be home by now. If he isn't then where did he go?" and became silent.

Being hopeful, I asked him, "By any chance did you talk to him about" but cutting me off, he replied, "No, uncle. I wasn't able to talk to him today."

"So what did you do earlier with him! I just can't tolerate my son hanging out with you people." I thought in mind but tried to use my painful voice and said, "I know Ruhaan, it's quite painful for you. Son, I just want to see you two having a happy life before I close my eyes forever. But I don't think, I will be able to make it. And the thought 'I failed as a father' is making my life hell."

After remaining silent for a moment when Ruhaan spoke up, "Uncle, I will talk to him tomorrow and I will make sure not to get you fail. You don't worry.", I sighed in relief and thanked him.

I cut off the line while thinking I just need Shaan to be happy but that's of course without having you around. I was going on thinking like that when my phone rang off. I answered the call and asked him, "What is it that you are calling me this late of night?"

The man uttered in a fearful voice, "Sir, I am sorry for calling you this time but it was urgent."

"Then speak up. What is it?"

"Sir, actually today Ruhaan" While answering, he stopped mid sentence. I just hate this when someone stops midway while talking. So I yelled at him, "Ruhaan what?"

He answered in a low and fearful voice, "Sir, today I saw Ruhaan in Tithy's house meeting Tithy and her family."

I wasn't expecting that and shouted at him, "What! How come did this happen?"

"I am so..sorry sir. I tried my best but"

With extreme anger, I cut him off and yelled at him, "You tried your best and it ended up happening this way! Are you kidding me? I told you to get rid of them but you said otherwise. You said that you would take care of it all by yourself. Now what is this!"

He tried to say something again but I cut him off remembering something. "Wait a moment. What about Shaan? Was he with Ruhaan that time?"

"No sir"

"That's a relief" I thought in mind and uttered coldly, "Now do as I say or you will bear the consequences along with them and you know that very well." and cut off the line.

After thinking for a while, I made up a plan and texted him something.

"Why this is happening now out all the time! Just why?" I was talking to myself in annoyance and turning back, I found Shaan standing there and staring at me. I was shocked and started thinking, "When did he get here? Did he hear me?"

He got near and stood in front of me and asked..

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