If He Only Knew 💕

Chapter 3

It's been few days since I have gone out with friends due to the load of work and Mom's health condition. I hope everything is fine with her, I went to the hospital other day to get her reports but they said the reports have been already delivered to us. I thought maybe Ayaan took them but he himself had no idea about it. I hope everything is fine for Mom. I really can't see her in pain. But for now let's get going Asad it's time for some fun. Soniya Jahaan is also going to be there. I know the girl has her eyes for me. Let's have some fun with her tonight.

I hurriedly came downstairs when I found my Mom and my younger siblings all gathered here in the hall. My brows raised questioningly at my Mom when she spotted me and smiled at me. "Hello Son, going somewhere?" I took long strides and took her in side hug, pecking her forehead, "Yeah Mom, I am going out with friends don't wait for me I will be late. So please have your dinner and medicine and sleep well okay.." I smiled at her and tried to move but she stopped me by holding my hand. 

"Wait Asad we need to talk, come settle down.." Her serious expression didn't let the room for argument, I looked at my siblings to check if they have any idea but they seemed as clueless as me. We all settled down on the couches and wait for her to speak. "Asad you know Mr. Rashid Farooqui right?" I pressurized my brain to process the name and then it clicked. "Yes, your manager, nice man. Why did he do something?" I asked her. "Yes nice Man indeed. I went to his home few days back for the celebration of his anniversary party and there I met his two daughters.." 

I nodded my head confused cause I have no idea where this conversation is going and to look at the blank faces of my Siblings I guess even they don't. "His family was so welcoming and so sweet that I really had the good time with them. Like everyone present there were so good mostly his older daughter Zoya. She was the epitome of beauty with sincerity. I loved her.." I again nodded my head at my Mom's enthusiasm she is just really sweet and loves the people who are tad bit nice to her. "Well that's good if you have liked the people so much then we can think about the raise in Mr. Farooqui's salary. It will be a nice thank you gesture from us." 

I suggested but my Mom rolled her eyes at me. What didn't she liked my suggestion. "Seriously Asad what I am trying to tell you and what you are saying.." I again look at her questioningly and then at my siblings for help cause I have no idea what she wants to say. "Sorry Mumma but even we don't understand what you are trying to say here."  Ayaan came to my rescue and I sighed. "Fine I will come straight to the point. So there is this girl Zoya daughter of Rashid doing her PHD she is beautiful, well mannered, kind, simple and sober and I think she is perfect for You Asad. She is perfect to be my oldest daughter in law."

And It felt like world came crashing down to me. Marriage no not at all. I don't wanna get married not today not any time soon. And that too with someone I don't even know. Not happening. Why will she say that, didn't she know her Son. "What are you saying Mom, I am not marrying anyone you know me still you are talking all this. And that Man did he took you to his home deliberately so he can plan all this. Is he using this daughter of his to get placed in Nawab's family. I thought he was nice decent Man but no I was wrong. He showed his true colors.."

I took it all out without realizing that my Mother's face turned red due to anger. "I didn't knew that my son has forget all the things I have taught him about respecting people. How can you insult that Man like that. It's my decision. I liked that girl because she is perfect for you. You are Muslim Man but look at you. Going out for parties, having affairs and I doubt you also Drink Alcohol. Doing all the haram things. Is this our Culture Asad? have you no fear of Allah? This is the girl who can save you, who can show you the right path.."

"I am sorry Mom, but I am not ready for marriage if you liked the girl so much Marry her with Ayaan, he is big enough to get married but I am not.." I huffed in annoyance. My whole mood to have fun was now totally ruined. "Wait what don't keep the knife on my neck. Sure I will Marry Mom but then when I will fall in love and also Younger brother can't be married before the older one. Right Tamatar.." Ayaan Looked at Najma and she nodded her head. "Right Mom. And also if Bro Jani is not ready for marriage right now then don't force him Mom.." 

I looked at Najma with gratitude for Supporting me. "Yes Mom, I am sorry but this discussion ends here. You go and have rest, I am leaving.." I stood up from my place shooting her a small smile ready to leave. "I have received my medical reports.." And my steps haltered I turned around to look at her but her glossy eyes made me feel uneasy. Okay why do I feel something's very wrong here. "What did they say, why didn't you tell me before.." I look at her but her face was totally blank, I take a look at my siblings and they both seemed nervous. 

Najma slide closer to Mom, she took her hands. "Mom everything is okay what did the doctor say?" I too came and sit in front of her pleading her with eyes to speak. A tear slide down from My mom's cheek ringing warning bells in my head. "I have leukemia.." And this time actually the world came crashing down to me. She didn't just say that sure I am hearing something wrong.

"It's not even April and you are making us April fool Mom. Please stop making such kind of Jokes.." Ayaan tried to lighten up the mood but it was a failed attempt. "You are lying right or maybe there was a misplacement of reports I guess Doctor gave you the wrong report. Yeah Bro Jani please handle that hospital how can they make such mistakes.." Najma's voice was shaking and I didn't even have the courage to console my siblings.

"I am sorry Kids I wish I could change this But I cannot, I don't have much time left, just a few months.." And my heart clenched at the mere thought of loosing my Mom. No no this can't be happening. "Stop Mom please stop. You are not going anywhere, I am not letting you. we will take the treatment from the best doctors, I will take you abroad you will be fine okay relax.." I tried to smile but couldn't the news she gave us sure was a bomb that had blasted our happiness.

"I am sorry Asad, but no doctor can save me now, See my Time has came and I am ready to leave and be united with my Dear Husband in Jannah. I have lived my life, I got everything that a women could desire. And now is the time for me to be free from all this responsibility and that can only happen If I bring a new Begum for this Town." She tried to reasoned but three of us were clinging to her like monkeys fearing, if we will leave her she will disappear. I know I have not been a good child but please Allah don't punish me in such way.

"No mumma please don't talk like that, I am not letting you go anywhere without me.." Ayaan cried out and my mom chuckled at him. "I love three of you okay, I hate to leave you alone here. But fate cannot be changed. I have to go and you all have to accept this. But Asad I want you to fulfill my last wish. Marry her Asad, please Marry her. Zoya is perfect to be my replacement, she is perfect for this family, for this title and moreover for you. Please do this for me Son. I promise you will never regret this decision please say yes."

My mother is practically on a death bed and is pleading to me for this one thing. How bad of a Son I am, I didn't knew she was in so much pain. She was suffering like this. I let her suffer alone and now I am letting her plead in front of me. Oh Allah Please forgive me. "I will do as you say Mom. I will marry whoever you want me to. And you will be fine, I will make sure best doctors treat you. You will be fine I am sure. Please don't loose hope.." She smiled whilst tears and I couldn't take it any more so I broke down hugging her tight. This was the darkest night for the Ahmad family and I was only praying for the Morning light to arrive. 

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