Karachi, Pakistan...
Aahil opened his eyes as he whispered the word, "Seher". His breathing was erratic. He blinked quiet a few times to get use to the darkness. He recalls that he is in the hospital with Seher. Her thought made him sit up. He looked around. It was really dark. He could barely see anything. "Is she up?" Aahil thought. He puts his hand in his pants pocket for his I-phone. Then he remembers that he left it on the table in front of the couch, where he was sitting. Slowly he moved his hand and felt for the table, and finally his hand felt his I-phone. Finally, in his hand he brought it closer to him and check the time. It said 7:13 pm on the screen. Just then he heard lightening struck and even light flashed inside the room.
At the same time, Seher shrieked. Aahil immediately ran to her because of which he hit his knee on the table forgetting it's existing. Regardless he went to her, turning light on his phone he spoke, "Seher...Seher.. Don't worry. Look. See, Im here, Aahil" He shone the light on himself and her. She slowly opened her eyes when she heard his voice. In pure relief of finding him beside her, she was about to hug him but then stopped in mid-way. "Sorry.. thora over-excited hogaye thi.." Seher said sheepishly. Aahil smiled. He actually was actually taken aback as she was about to hug him not that he wouldn't like it but more so that she wouldn't find it right.
"Aek second." Aahil said as he gave his I-phone to her and walked in the corner of the room to find the light switch. Finally after a lot of unsuccessful tries, he found the switch and turned it on. "Great!" Seher cried as she clapped her hand together in delight. He smiled back and shakes his head. Just then the Nurse came for her vitals. She was fine other than her injuries which were healing. The Nurse announced that her food would be arriving shortly. Next she asked Aahil if he would like to stay here tonight or is he going to leave because the weather seems to be getting worse to much more worse right now.
"What do you think? Should I stay? Do you stay here alone normally?" he asked Seher with his eye-brow raised. "Hmm... Majority of the time toh Rohail ajatha hai. Lekin aek ya do bar akela bhi rahi ho mein," Seher told him. "But he won't be coming today," the Nurse told them. "But why? Is he ok? Is it because of the rain? Why didn't he inform me himself?" Seher asked all these question all together. Aahil couldn't help but noticed her concern for him not coming tonight and her anger for not getting informed by himself. His right hand tighten into a fist in anger. "Agar tumhe woh yaad nahi to uski itni fikar kyun hai tumhe," Aahil thought to himself as gritted his teeth in annoyance.
"Woh kya haina. Aaj muasam bohaut kharab hai. Unka inti barish meina ana bohaut dangerous hoga specially as unka ghar bohaut dur hai so Dr. Tariq nai khud hi kaha ka aaj ana ki zarwat nahi hai. Aur uno nai apko call ki thi but aap soh rahi thi aur phone nahi uthaya." Nurse told Seher. Seher looks down and nods. "So its decided. I'm not doing anywhere. I'll stay here tonight," Aahil declared making his sudden decison. Seher and the Nurse both looked up at him. "Kya?" Seher asked incredulous. "yahi ka aaj raat mein yahi hospital mein ruk raha ho," he said smiling unsure as he was almost about to rethink his decision as it seems Seher doesn't seem very happy.
"Sachi! Yes!" Seher nearly scream and fist pumped in happiness but instantly regretted and whined as she forgot her right hand is injured. Thankfully the nurse was there so she took of it. After fixing her bandage on her hand, she left shaking her head. Aahil's smiled deepened knowing that she was happy that he will stay. "Mujhe aek second ka laga ka tumhe acha nahi laga mera faisala," Aahil confessed as he settled down on the bed opposite to her. "Pagal ho kya tum," Seher said as she lightly punched him on his arm(with her left hand), "mujhe kyun nahi acha lagega," she asked. "Because.. well.. you gave expressions like that.. hmmm." Aahil answered with not a specific answer. He couldn't tell her about him being scared of her still liking Rohail.
Just then dinner came which they both shared playfully. They both were having a lot of fun like old days even Aahil was laughing wholeheartedly. They fed each other a little also and recall old days. After they were done eating, they just chitchatted for a while but very soon Seher had to sleep. As Aahil tucked Seher in, Seher asked him with concern, "Koi baat hai kya Aahil? I dont what but something is different about you." "Nahi asi to koi baat nahi hai bas kaafi din baad mil raha hai na iss lia lag raha hai tumhe," Aahil said with a smile as he brushed her question away. "Sachi na? You know you can tell me anything," Seher asked still not completely sure.
"Haan baba. Sacha bol raha ho. Ab ankha band karo aur sona ki koshish karo," he said smiling as he brought his hand to her forehand and he was about to caress her hair but he couldn't make himself to do it. He turned around in frustation. He just closed his eyes and took a deep breath calming himself down. Next, he walked over to turn off the lights. After one glance at Seher, who was sleeping quietly he walked over to the window. It was still pouring hard. He put his left hand on the window. "It's cold," Aahil thought and immediately pressed hot forehead to the window. It felt nice and he closed his head. Suddenly he remembered the day he got the phone call and his life took a 180 turn.
3 Days ago...
Lahore, Pakistan...
Aahil was in his hotel room. It was 3 in the morning but he couldn't fell asleep. Sometimes he really starts to consider if he has insomnia or some other disease or issues. He has tried everything but he just can't go to sleep. Finally after playing PS4, watching movie, eating midnight snack, and trying to read a book, he decided maybe a fresh shower would work. He went took a cold cold shower. He came outside feeling really relaxed in his black shorts drying his hair. Just then his phone ring, wondering who could possibly be calling him at 3:30 am, he answered the call. "Aahil... Im sorry.. meina tumhe jaga to nahi diya," it was a girl's voice talking very softly and quietly. This girl meant the world to him. Still does. He can never forget her voice. He closed his eyes hearing her voice after full 8 months. "Seher..." he whispered her name. Suddenly his eyes snapped open.
"Why is she calling him so late at night and why is she whispering? She got married, right? Did something went wrong? Her husband?!?" Aahil frantically thought to himself. "Kya howa Seher itni raat ko call? Sab theek to haina?" he asked cautiously. "Haan haan... sab theek hai.. asa kyun pooch raha ho. Its not like I never called you late like this before..." Seher said almost complaining. "Haan woh to hai lekin ab sab badal gaya hai you don't call me like this anymore..." Aahil said honestly still not getting the situation as he sat down on his bed. "Well yeh to mujhe tumse poochna chahiye ka tum mujhe phone ab kyun nahi karta ho. Meina yaha pichla one and a half haafta sa hoon aur tumhara aek call nahi... milna ana to dor ki baat hai," Seher said complaining.
Aahil was seriously confused. She refused to pick his call even changed her number now she is complaining that he doesn't call her. "Hold on a second Seher. Accident? Kaisa accident? I don't know about any accident." he told her. "Woh mein aaj kal Karachi mein hoon. Kuch do haafta phela mera accident hogaya tha Rohail ka saaath, Rohail Dad ka dost ka beta hai, uska baad..." before Seher can finish Aahil interjected, "Aek second. Tum kitna Rohail ko janti ho?" Aahil asked because as far as he knew she got married to a guy name Rohail so who is this new Rohail. "Nahi nahi mein to sirf aek hi Rohail ko hi janti ho. Woh mera Dad ka dost ka beta hai jinka ghar pay mein abhi theri hoi hoon," Seher explained. Aahil couldn't believe his ears.
Before he could say anything she continue, "Haan to aap bataya koi apna mangatar ko asa chorta hai kya... mujhe yaad nahi ka humara beech kya howa tha but i can pretty much guess that we fought. Lekin phir bhi yar. How can you do this to me? Koi Phone nahi koi kuch bhi nahi," Seher asked almost closed to crying. "Seher... Seher... chup ho jao. Ro mat. Woh mein thora kaam mein busy hogaya tha isse lia call nahi kar paya," said Aahil lying as he couldn't understand the situation but she clearly thought that they were engage. He had to ask somebody else. He need to find out what is actually happening.
"Seher tum mujhe bata sakti ho ka tum kaunsa hospital mein ho. Mein tumhe jaldi hi milne aoge lekin abhi mein Karachi mein nahi ho," Aahil reasoned. Seher happily gave him the address. After talking to her a little more, Aahil hanged up. The next morning he called the hospital and got all the information about Seher by bribing a Nurse. That's how he found out about her memory loss and how she doesn't remember her marriage but remember's their engagement and still thinks it exists. Her husband is there with her all the time but as a friend. After knowing all this information, he finished all his work in Lahore ASAP and came to Karachi today only. Because of finishing a week long work in two days, he is completely exhausted.
Back to Present...
Aahil opened his eyes. His headache was still as bad if not worse and so was his anger. He was furious at this present situation. His hazel eyes turn darker shade when he is mad. He turns around and looks at Seher. She was sleeping peacefully after putting him through this misery. "Tum toh aga bar gaye bari asaani sa... lekin meri kya... mein to wahi khara ho jaha tum chhor kar gaye thi," Aahil whispered. With a sudden decision, he picked up his coat and walked out of the room. He walked down to the parking lot. He sat in his car and turn on the heat. "Mein yaha raat nahi guzar sakta chaha kitna hi mausam kharab ho," he said as past events of the day ran through his mind and he put the gear on drive and drove away.
Rohail's House...
On the other hand, Rohail was at his house in karachi. He was in his room. Wearing a simple navy blue half sleeve t-shirt and a his gray pants, he was working on his laptop as he had to extend his stay in Karachi so he is working from home. He couldn't take anymore days off. However he can't pay any attention to work, his minds keeps on diverting on what "they" must be doing right now. "Arghhh..." Rohail got up saying that. He is not able to do anything. He is really starting to regret not going to the hospital. "Shayad mujhe wahi rukna chahiye tha.. shayad ghar ana hi nahi chahiye tha..." he said messing his hair up in frustation. "Lekin isse ka kya matlab hai ka mujhe apni Seher pay bikul bharosa nahi??!!" he questioned himself. "Lekin woh abhi meri Seher bhi nahi hai," he counter thought. "Haan lekin Aahil kuch asa nahi karaga... Seher nai kaha tha ka woh sacha pyar karta hai usse," Rohail reasoned. But no matter what he think, he couldn't make himself feel better. Probably he won't even get any sleep tonight, he thought as he look out his window seeing the raging storm make a ruckus outside.
Yaariyaan ve.. Yaariyan...
[Aahil is driving in the Storm]
Yaariyaan ve.. Yaariya ve...[Rohail is looking out the window]
Yaariyan..[Seher is peacefully sleeping]
Dil mera hai nasamajh kitna[Aahil remembers that he came back on just one phone call]
Besabr yeh bevakoof bada..[Though he clearly knew she is married now]
Chahta hai kitna tujhe
[Remembering how he turned into a workaholic without her...]
Khud magar nahi jaan saka..
[He remembers every time he tried to touch her... he couldn't]
Is dard-e-dil ki sifarish ab kar de koi yahaan[He gets home and gets out the car and looks up at the sky getting wet in the rain]
Ke mil jaye ise wo barish jo bhiga de poori tarah..(x2)[He closes his eyes and opens his arms out and cried out loud "I love you Seher!!" as he fell on the ground on his knees.]
Yaariyaan ve..[Rohail slides his glass window open]
Yaariyan...
[A fresh breath of wet soil engulfs him as he closes his eyes]
Kya hua asar tere sath rahkar na jane[He remembers the first time he saw her]
Ki hosh mujhe na raha..[How he fell in love with her unknowingly]
Lafz mere zubaan pe aake ruke[He remembers the last two weeks where Seher thought of him as a friend]
Par ho na sakke wo bayaan..[He so wanted to hug her, kiss her, telling her "I love you" day and night like he used to in the past but alas...]
Dhadkan tera hi naam jo le
[How she is always in his mind... like he can't focus on his work...]
Aankhein bhi paigaam yeh de[One can only find her in his deep, intense eyes]
Teri nazar kali yeh asar hai mujhpe jo hua..[How she looks up to him and blushes at his intense gazes]
Is dard-e-dil ki sifarish ab kar de koi yahaan[He sighs as he opens his eyes and steps into the rain]
Ke mil jaye ise wo barish jo bhiga de poori tarah..(x2)[He just stands in the rain as he silently prays to God for her.]
Tu jo mila to zindagi hai badli[Aahil sits in the rain and recalls how his life changed because of her]
Main poora naya ho gaya[How he changed for a workaholic to a normal, loving human being]
Hain beasar yeh duniya ki baatein badi[Rohail remembers how his mom showed him pictures of so many girls before]
Ab teri sunoon main sada..[But out of all those.. he picked her to spend rest of his life]
Hmm milne ko tujhse bahane karoon[Aahil used to call her out to meet... Rohail used to text her all day]
Tu muskuraaye vajah main banoon..[Aahil used to give her roses everyday... Rohail used to whisper "I love you" in her ear]
Roz bitana sath mein tere sara din mera..[Aahil used to call when he used to leave for work and then coming back home and then before going to bed and of course during the day... Rohail used to wake up seeing her and go sleep with her by his side while sending texts and calling during the day]
Is dard-e-dil ki sifarish ab kar de koi yahaan[They both close their eyes... Aahil sitting on the ground with his hands on his knee... Rohail standing with arms open]
Ke mil jaye ise wo barish jo bhiga de poori tarah..(x4)[They both silently pray to get her back getting wet in the rain]
Yaariyaan ve..
[Aahil opens his eyes and stands up. He runs his hands through his hair and goes inside the house.]
Yaariyan...(2x)