Severance Of Ties

Chapter Three

Just then Zohan's family comes rushing in. Irtaza explains the situation to them, while Zohan's mother goes to comfort her to be daughter in law.

Mushk was engaged to Zohan, he was Mustafa's friend. He once saw Mushk when he went to his house and liked her at one glance.

Knowing how protective Mustafa is about his family, he told his mother about this and directly asked for her hand. Mustafa was skeptical about this alliance but upon asking their Auntwho agreed to it, saying they belong to a well settled family, though the Zubair's also belong to a well off, good family, Zohan Quadri belonged to an elite class.

Every brother wants the best for their sister, and he personally knew Zohan, he knew that he was good person, so he fixed their alliance after asking Mushk who agreed to her brother's choice.

They were engaged last month and were suppose to have their marriage after 6 months.

Seeing Mushk so upset, Zohan wanted to comfort her, but didn't knew how to. He knew they don't share any relation right now in the eyes of lord. He couldn't touch her.

After forcing Mushk, she finally agreed to go home, since the kids were alone and might be missing their parents.

She gets down from the car, and moves towards the door to open it, her eyes unfocused. The keys fall on the ground from her hand, she was about to pick it up when a calloused hand appears in her vision. She knew who it was. She didn't felt the need to look up. Irtaza picked the keys from the ground, while holding a quiet Murtaza in one hand. Mujtaba was standing near him.

Opening the lock, all of them got inside. Settling the kids down, Irtaza leaves the house without saying a word.

While feeding Murtaza some baby formula, she cried looking at the uneasy face of Murtaza. Tears kept falling from her eyes, feeling sad for the boy who was drinking his mothers milk till now, now all of a sudden he was drinking this milk. She could feel his questioning gaze, as if he was asking about his mother. Lulling him to sleep she leaves the room.

Shutting the door of her room, she falls on her knees, profusely crying. Mushk was completely blank, she didn't knew what to do. How to tell Mujtaba about his parents when he will ask about them. She was their sole guardian now.

It was a big responsibility, moreover she was afraid of her only family leaving her, she couldn't even think about living without her brother.

Sobs racked her body, she palms her mouth as to keep quiet and not to wake up the kids, but it was too late. Mujtaba was already in her room.

Looking at his aunt who was crying continuously. He goes forward and stands in front of Mushk. Hearing the soft steps, Mushk looks up and sees Mujtaba standing in front of her, his eyes shining with tears.