Edited by - iimanmaeen

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Divorce? Is it a solution? Yes, it is. But is it the best solution available? Maybe. What if this turns out to be the worst decision ever? But what if they don't get along and then eventually get divorced? This will break their family. Already it was broken more cracks will result in a permanent damage. Then what should I do? Should I follow Dad's instructions or should I follow Dadajaan's advice of working on our marriage? I'm so confused. Super confused. And I don't understand why I'm writing this down. Kehara said it helps but I feel like it's a waste of time! Why did I write that!?

Noor kept her pen in the dairy as a book mark and looked up. It has been a week since she got married and she has no idea where her life was going now. Zeeshan went back to Arizona whereas Naaz was still here. She wanted to take her Daughter-in-Law with her so she decided to stay back and convince her brother. Dadajaan,Mrs. Khan and Naaz are trying their best to convince him but he was being stubborn.

Noor didn't know what to do. But she was tired of all the drama so she decided to stay away from all these for few days. But now it has been a week and she cannot delay it anymore. But she was not sure what she wanted and more over what was right.

"Noor?"

Noor looked up and saw Kehara and Zyva standing in the doorway. She smiled indicating them to come in. They came inside and Zyva closed the door. They sat on either side of Noor.

"Salam." Noor said softly.

"Walekum assalam." They both said together.

"How are you habibti?" Kehara asked.

"Alhumdulillah. How are you? And where are my kids?"

"They are downstairs waiting for you."

"Then why are we here?" Noor asked.

"No reason."

"Ok."

Zyva and Kehara exchanged glances. Zyva raised her eyebrows questioningly.

"I'm fine." Noor said.

"We know that. But still we are worried." Kehara said.

"Noorie." Zyva said giving her a side hug.

"I really like this name." Noor said.

"Then Name your daughter Noorie." Kehara said.

"I never thought about that. It's a good idea but."

"Noor's daugther Noorie." Zyva started singing.

"Naaz,Noor and Noorie! So looks like your family has the copyright over the alphabet N." Kehara said.

"Oh yes!" Zyva exclaimed.

Noor smiled before shaking her head. Then she looked up at Kehara.

"You are against dad's orders?"

"No. Well technically yes but I'm not against him. I understand why he is behaving like that but at the same time I want you to give it a try."

"Your superhero at least deserves one chance." Zyva said.

Noor smiled,"Zeeshan and Superhero? That lazy man has nothing to do with superheroes."

"But that lazy man is a good man." Kehara said.

"Maybe."

"Maybe? Noor!" Zyva exclaimed.

"I don't know what to do."

"It's ok. Take your time." Kehara said tucking her hair behind her ear.

"Think about all the consequences, negative and positive. And then take a decision." Zyva said.

"Ok."

"You are so brave Noor."Kehara said taking Noor's hand in hers.

"And we are so proud of you. May Allah bless every parent a daugther like you."

"Ameen." Kehara said smiling.

"Is Aman Bhai still upset?" Noor asked Kehara.

"Yes he is."

"I cannot take it anymore. He is not talking to me. I don't understand what to do."

"He is really hurt. He always thought he is one of your close friends. He thought, he is the first person you will call when you are in trouble."

"He is the first person I will call! I knew he won't allow me to take such a big step. I'm sorry. Please tell him to talk to me." Noor cried.

"He is disappointed not because if you ,Noor. He is disappointed because he failed to protect you. See you are his baby sister. Your protection is the most important thing for him. For him you are like his own daugther. You come before me or Amal."

"Hey, that's not true."

"That is true. And I'm fine with that! It has only been 3 years since we got married. And you are his sister for 24 years. Come on! It takes time to be his atmost priority. And I don't have a problem with that. He loves his sister and trust me that makes him more adorable."

Noor smiled before shaking her head."you are mad. You should be sad about it."

"Maybe I would have been sad but my mom's letters always helps! She wrote a letter for every incident! On my Nikkha my dad gave me a big bag full of letters."

"Those letters are amazing. You know Noor she wrote few for me as well. And I love them. It actually helps me to deal with Sufyaan. She knew her son so well." Zyva said proudly.

"I want to read them."

"You are always welcomed to read them." Kehara said.

"You can also read my letters! They are amazing. You know I also read Sufyaan's letters. And Kehara I'm sorry but I'm being honest but I really thought there will be something against me. But wow! It was all about how much he should adjust. I'm so guilty now."

"Don't be. You don't know her. And that's what we expect from mothers-in-law."

"I love how much you two are close to Each Other. Like she just said something against your mom and you are fine with it. Where are you two from?"

"Hey, I didn't say anything Against mom!" Zyva exclaimed.

"With time comes understanding. I have learned it a very hard way but always try to understand what the other person is trying to say. Ask yourself why that person said that and then react or else you will lose many important people in your life."

"You are as wise as your mom." Zyva said.

"And that is beneficial for you!" Noor exclaimed.

"Yes I have a really good sister in-law and a really good father in-law but my husband covers for his family. It's so difficult at times​."

"At least you were never stuck in a situation where you felt like divorcing him." Noor said looking down.

"Who told you that?" Zyva said.

"What do you mean?"

"After every fight there comes a time when I feel like leaving him and going back to my parents."

"Then?"

"Then I ignore him and after 3 days he comes and starts to talk. But he never says sorry."

"Typical Sufyaan. It's not that shocking."

"Yeah. I'm use to it now. I even told him I felt like divorcing you."

"How did he react?" Kehara asked.

"He was really hurt Actually. He was like it has only been 5 months. But then he was fine."

"You both sound like old couple." Noor said.

"Old couples are cute. So keep up the good work!"

Zyva started laughing,"Thank you."

"But that's what we expect from Sufyaan Bhai. I'm sure nothing like that happened with Kehara."

Kehara raised her eyebrows, trying to resist smiling. Zyva and Noor exchanged glances before looking at Kehara again.

"What do you mean?" Noor asked.

"When? How?" Zyva asked.

"Long long time ago. We had a really bad fight. He said few things and even I said few things. Actually it was fault. I thought he is a perfect prince charming like fairy tales. I forgot even he is a human being."

"Aww." Zyva said which made Kehara smile.

"It's still unbelievable." Noor said.

"Come on Noor."

"I never thought he will say something that will make you feel like that."

"Noor! It was my fault! I was expecting too much and when that didn't happen I was upset. What was his fault in that."

"Kehara don't take his side."

"I'm not. Calm down lady."

"Ok."

"Noor my darling breathe. This is how husbands are. So nothing to get upset about." Zyva said.

"Ok."

"Noor think about it well. It's about your whole life." Kehara adviced.

"Yeah Noor. And don't worry we are here for you."Zyva said.

"I know." Noor said smiling. "I love you two so much! I really wish anyone of you had an extra Brother for me! Then we would have been sisters-in-law squad."

"I will adopt Zeeshan as my brother. Don't worry." Zyva joked.

Noor narrowed her eyes at Zyva and they started laughing.

"Noor is blushing!" Kehara teased.

"Yes yes she is!"

"No!"

"Look look she is smiling." Kehara said pointing at Noor.

Noor was trying hard not to smile but her friends were making it difficult to control.

"Look look look!" Zyva exclaimed.

Noor finally gave up and started smiling and soon they all were laughing. At times no one else can make you feel better than your best friend, because they know exactly what to do that will make you smile. Such friends are blessing.

***

"What!?" Wildan exclaimed.

"What? I didn't get married to her for anything but to protect her." Zeeshan said.

"Then protect her!"

"I did! And I will stay married for at least a year so that Ibaad and Vanessa stay away from her."

"What if they do something after one year?"

"Then I guess we will have to stay married for a longer period then expected."

"Zeeshan Mehmood Malik! Are you out of your mind?"

"Wildan what's wrong?"

"Zeeshan, you are married to her!"

"But for the totally different reason."

"How does that make it different?"

"How does that make it same?"

Wildan rubbed his forehead from his left hand and placed his right hand on his hip.

"Ok listen. There is a reason why this happened."

"What reason?"

"Allah's plan."

"What?"

"You are really stupid."

Zeeshan rolled his eyes,"Wildan what do you want?"

"Nothing. I'm mad! Who else will try to talk to you."

"Wildan go home. I need peace."

"Peace seriously? You got married to Noor! Peace have nothing to do with you now."

"Wilda..."

"I'm not done yet. Keep quiet and listen to me very carefully. Getting divorced is not a good option. Although you don't have a good relationship with your mom's family. This will ruin your relationship forever. Even you know your mom is suffering every thing she created the mess herself. But now you are taking away her family from her. This is mean. Also your father loves Noor. Hurting her will hurt him. Do you want to hurt your father?"

Zeeshan frowned and looked down at the table. For the first time he was looking at this issue from another angle. Now he was confuse. He frowned deeper,"but her father doesn't want us to stay married. I cannot disobey him."

"Wow! As if you have never disobeyed him." Zeeshan made a face which make wildan shake his head. "See, he is not in a right frame of mind. You cannot expect him to act normal. His daughter was forced to get married and that to for money. Somewhere down he is blaming himself. He won't understand now but years later he will regret his decision. This will make him more guilty. You want him to die like that? With a guilt in his heart? Really?"

Now the simple equation of divorcing Noor was getting complicated with each passing second. He was sure about what he wanted to do few minutes back, but he had never been so confused in his life.

"Zeeshan think about each and every person around you before taking this decision. Your decision will decide many peoples future."

"You know I was happy before you came here. Now it's a mess inside. I guess you should leave now! My brain needs rest. "

"Ok. But promise me you will think about it."

"What are we teenage girls?"

"Zeeshan."

"Fine,I promise but just leave."

"Good boy. I will come back again tomorrow."

"I'm changing my house and this time I won't make the mistake of telling you my address!"

"I will find it out somehow don't worry!"

"Go!"

Wildan narrowed his eyes before turning around and leaving the room. He always wanted to rectify his mistake and helping his friend getting his soulmate looked like a great idea. He was planning to do everything in his power to bring them together. He knows no one else can handle Zeeshan and his broken Family better than Noor. So if you are sure about something then what are you waiting for? Start working.

I'm sorry for being late but clay is slow!