A few days later...

Author's POV

" Please don't go... " Myra pleaded with tears in her eyes.

" I am just going for a few weeks. I have to manage everything Dad left for us. You stay here safe. Because I can't promise the places we might be staying if I take you with me. And I don't want you to face those sufferings and compromises. "

" I am ready for anything as long as I am with you, Zain. "

" You will be here with Abbu and Ammi. You will be safe here. I don't want you to get into any trouble there. So, please. "

" Okay fine. " Myra pouted and sat on the edge of the bed facing opposite to Zain.

" I am going now. "

There was no response. He walked and stood in front of her.

" Am I not getting a hug before I leave? "

" No. This way, you will crave me and you will come back soon. "

" Myra, since when you started to be like this...You were... "

" Since I became your wife, Zain. "

" Myra! "

" Fine. Here you go. " Myra hugged him for a second and walked away into the bathroom.

" If you will be crying like this... " Zain wanted to continue and say, 'I won't leave' But he couldn't.

He had an interview in one of Dad's friend's company. He wanted to complete Dad's dream. And to get some detailed knowledge regarding it, he asked for Anuj's help who got him an interview appointment.

" Myra!! " Zain knocked on the door and said,

" Listen, I want to be worthy of you in my financial status too. I want to give you happiness and see you smiling. I want to see your priceless shocked reactions when I take you on dates and gift you whatever you want. I need to have money for that. I can't use Dad's savings. So, please, support me to complete Dad's dream. "  

Zain waited for a few minutes and when there was no response, walked out with a heavy heart.

But before leaving the house, he saw her looking at him from the balcony.

'Ohh... She was intentionally keeping herself from me... So, she gets used to it for the weeks I will be away from her.'

Zain understood everything with just one look from her—the emotions her eyes portrayed.

" Allah Hafiz Ammi and Abbu. "

Saying that while hugging them both, he fell into the car along with Daniyal.

*****

Days passed by and there was no response from Zain. Myra was worried and Iram was scared because of her overthinking mind.

" He didn't call? "

" He did yesterday night and told me he is fine, but Ammi he didn't sound like one. "

" Do you want to go visit him? "

" I don't know Ammi. " Iram looked at Myra and caressed her head.

" I think you should. Maybe he needs someone to talk to. "

" Anuj is there. "

" Not a friend, Myra. A wife. He needs a wife to rely on for support. You need to encourage him. Getting a job and getting the result we dreamt of is not easy. There are many negative factors around in the process and we need our loved ones around. I know he wanted to hide his emotions, especially to us as we just met him a month ago. But he has been with you for years. He will be comfortable with you, Myra. You will guide him right. " Iram explained to her and indirectly hinted for her to visit him.

" You and Abbu will be leaving the day after tomorrow. So, I will visit him after you two leave. And by tomorrow evening, Bhai and Bhabhi will be here. "

" No. You should leave. As for me and Ayaan, we are okay with it. "

" But Ammi, I wanted to... "

" Myra... Listen to me. It's an order. " Iram eyes her and she smiles.

" If you say so, Ammi. "

*****

Zain POV

" What did I just hear from your office? " Anuj entered the room.

" What? " I asked carelessly.

" You quit the job again. Is it true? "

" Yes. "

" Zain?! What are you thinking, huh? " Anuj yelled.

" Why are you yelling at me? "

" Zain, you pleaded with me to get an appointment for an interview. I tried my best for not one but three interviews. You said you couldn't relate with one and then you quit one after another. What is the real matter with you? "

" I don't know. I just don't know. I can't relate to any of those companies. I hated the 9 to 5 job. Then that business, Yuck... I... I just don't know... " I replied frustrated and sat on the bed with my face on my palm.

'Can I say he should shut up or else I don't know what I will do...' 

'You are becoming furious, Zain'

" Think about Myra for once. She is thinking about you earning good. You are making her believe your lies. What if she visits here because you did't pick up her call today? Especially when I can't also call her and tell her everything. "

" I don't want to take any more tension. If she comes, I'll tell her the truth that I am not capable to earn good and take care of her. " 

" I cannot believe you are saying that. You are not Zain that I know. " 

" Ohh, just go before I shout at you. "

" Yeah... Let's see. "

Anuj walked out of the room after slamming the door. I was taken aback. 

" What am I gonna do now? " I asked myself when I heard a knock on the door.

" Yeah, I know. You will be back, Anuj. " I said but looked at her in shock.

" Myra... "

*****

Author POV

" Myra... " Zain said half-heartedly.

" Zain?! " Myra called him confused by his sudden reaction.

" Are you okay? "

" Yes. "

" But Anuj... "

" What Anuj? And why are you here? Huh? I didn't call a day and you came here. I told you to be in that house... Can't you listen to me once? Huh? Your husband? " Zain yelled at her. It was the first time Myra saw his furious side.

Myra controlled her tears and threw her stuff in the room and walked to the bathroom to cry her heart out.

Zain heard her cry and couldn't feel good.

" I am sorry. " Zain said while walking into the bathroom after knocking.

" I shouldn't have worried about you. Ammi was worried too. And seeing you here in this miserable life, I thought to comfort you and support you. Give a few words of wisdom. But you yelled at me. " Myra cried more and kept wiping her eyes with her handkerchief.

" I am really sorry... " Zain walked towards her and hugged her, caressing her head.

After a few minutes, they both were sitting on the chairs beside each other.

" And after that, I had a fight with another employee and so, I lost this job. It was for my self-respect. I have been frustrated since that 9 to 5 job. "

" Why didn't you tell me about this, Zain? "

" I didn't want to make you worry... so... "

Myra wanted to tell him that he was worrying her with no calls too but remembering Iram's words, she changed her mind.

" Zain, I am here to support you. I can help you. Tell me what you really want. "

" I don't know, Myra. I sometimes feel... Like ... I should be one like before... Enjoying my life without any responsibilities... Like when Dad gave us pocket money. "

" I can understand, Zain. " Myra rubbed his back as he looked at her rubbing his temple.

*****

" What about this one? " Myra showed him some advertisements for ideas for his own new business.

" No. I don't get the feel... "

" What about this one? "

" I don't think so... "

" This? "

" Not much profit... "

*****

" What happened? " Myra asked as Zain walked into the room.

" As usual... " Zain made a furious face and walked to the drawer. Pulling out one of them, he took out the cigarette pack.

" No way, Zain. " Myra snatched it before he could fire it.

" Myra, please... "

" There are many ways to get over this frustration, Zain. But not this. " Myra told him and he moved forward towards him asking for the pack.

" I am not giving it to you. "

" Myra, I could hurt you. I am warning you. Please... " 

" You won't hurt me. I know. "

" You don't know me. " Zain walked a few more steps and looked at Myra whose back touched the wall of the room. 

" Zain! " Myra was scared looking at furious Zain. Keeping his arm next to her head, he leaned to her face and said,

"It's the last chance, Myra. Give me the cigarette. "

" Or else what? "

" I will go with another way to get this frustration out. " Saying that Zain pulled her and kissed her lips, aggressively.

*****

" I have an idea. Why not do a business of instruments and tools needed in hospitals? Dad has many contacts with the hospital. Supply would be easy. "

" Yeah, sure. " Zain chuckled.

" What? "

" It's your field of study, I know. "

" So... "

" That means you will stay here with me forever? "

" Yeah, so... "

" I am happy with that. But a little side of me thinks its weird to stay away from Ammi and Abbu meeting them for so long... "

" Zain... " Myra called for him because he was acting weirdly.

" Okay... Take this... " Zain passed her the envelope.

" Are you kidding me? " She said while reading the letter.

" You got me a job... "

" Yes... "

" Zain!! "

*****

" Can you make a list of them? "

" Sure... " Myra nodded and she switched on her laptop.

" And what about details of these items? " 

" Sure... " Anuj said and helped him with the reviews in an app.

Anuj and Zain fought when they met again but because of Myra, they shook hands and agreed to forgive each other.

" I will find that production room... "

" What about these engineers? "

They planned for their new business. They took loans and formed deals. And soon it was time for them to know if it was profitable or not.

*****

" Myra... Where are you? "

" What happened? " Myra walked out dressed in the suit gifted by Zain.

" Wow! You look beautiful. " Zain hugged and lifted Myra.

" Woah!! Hahaha... What's the occasion, Zain? "

" Success party, my darling. "

" What? " Myra asked shocked.

" Yes. And this is for you. " Zain passed her a bouquet and a blue velvet square jewelry box.

" Thank you! " Myra smiled and unlocked the jewelry box.

" Omg!! Zain... This is so expensive... "

" Your contribution in making my life a better one is much more than these gifts. I am so grateful for you, Myra. I am sorry if I have made you feel that I have changed or I am not worth it... But, no matter what, you stayed beside me. You encouraged me so much to take a risk and see now... Our lives are gonna change... "

" Awww... " Myra smiled and hugged him tightly.

" Zain!!! " Myra giggled as Zain lifted her up and she folded her legs as a grip on his waist. Her neck was crossed around his arm. Her eyes widen at this act.

" Zain!! " Myra whispered.

" Well, I have another plan for the night. " Zain winked and Myra was shocked.

" No... "

" Why? What's wrong with a dinner date? " Zain asked innocently and Myra blushed and hid her face on his chest.

" What?! " Zain asked as they both laughed.

to be continued...