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Dear Roohians,

Neil's family is finally introduced to you. The Nazareth family is quite big. Now you all know why Neil is a sweetheart. He had an amazing upbringing by amazing parents.

Naira and Neil's mother know exactly what he is going through. He is going through a lot of emotions between guilt, fear and heartbreak. His mother is here to emotionally support him and Naira is here to defend him.

I always said that I love the ending more than the beginning. I had perfectly visualized their realization parts and the terror attack in ly head before even starting to write it.
Glad to know that you also loved it as much as I loved writing it.

Let me not spoil more so just read and enjoy... hopefully you will. 😳

Thank you for all the love you shower on this story. Means a lot. 😳

Neil's restlessness was giving the doctors a hard time to treat his wound. He was continuously telling them to hurry up because he wanted to be with Saira. Once treated he rushed to the emergency room. One of the nurses told him that she was getting treated and so far she was doing fine. Relieved, he took a seat in the waiting area. He finally remembered that she was about to get married and it was pretty late. He checked his pockets to find his phone and when he finally found it the phone was dead. With his emotional breakdown and the hangover, he had completely forgotten to charge his phone earlier this morning. He got up and walked towards the reception to ask them if he could use their phone to call a family member. Once the phone in his hand, he couldn't remember anyone's number. He cursed the new technology making people dumber day by day. He closed his eyes to remember atleast one number. Nick's number was the easiest.

« Come on Neil, you know his number. », he said taking a deep breath with his eyes still closed.

He dialed « 01 45 11 62 28 » but the operator's voice indicating that it was a wrong number. He tried again « 01 45 11 82 26 » and hoped that the person picking up the phone would be his brother and not any stranger. After the third ringtone Nick finally spoke from the other end of the line. He briefly explained what they went through and then requested him to call Naira to inform her that they were at Lariboisiere Hospital. He thanked the receptionist and went back to the waiting area.

Saira's mother was in tears. She wanted to know where her daughter was. It took her long to accept Neil as Saira's friend but with time she understood one thing. He always wanted her best. He would never make her do anything stupid nor influence her to do something to make her go against them. If she wanted to run away from the wedding, he would have convinced her to go back home. If they were in love, he would have convinced her to tell the truth no matter what. She was fearing by the reaction of Naira that she was in trouble.

Samir's brother turned on the TV. The texts from the news ticker changed from « 31 deaths in Paris terror attack », to « Three terrorists shot dead by the police. One injured and two other on the loose. », then to « The injured terrorist is identified as Chris Hudson, a 27 years old American. » The channel was showing a recording where the journalists managed to record the crazy hooded man laughing hysterically.

« A white man is called a terrorist, that's new. », Samir's mother commented.
« Well terrorist is not related to religion or race. A terrorist is someone who uses violence and intimidation to create terror. After so many deaths, I don't think the media will take the risk to say that a group of retarded men killed thirty one people. », Samir's brother replied.

What Naira was fearing turned out real and went in shock for a quarter of a minute. Nick repeated that they were injured but not dead. It wasn't the time to let the negative thoughts win but think about what to do. After hanging up both called someone else. Nick called his fmother who almost had a mini heart attack. He tried to explain to her that she has to wait before going to see her son but as a mother she refused to accept that. Nick ended up agreeing to take her to the hospital. On the other hand, Naira called Shelly and updated on the situation. Shocked, she didn't know how to inform Saira's parents that their daughter was one of the victims of the attacks but the good thing was that she was alive. She took a deep breath and went to the living room and asked for everyone's attention.

Waiting for the doctors to update on Saira, Neil was juggling between pacing up and down, taking a seat to calm himself down and praying. In his daily life he wasn't a religious person. He hardly turned to God for anything but today was the day he had looked up for God's help. He prayed when he thought they were going to be killed, he prayed to keep the terrorists away when he was carrying her to the car, he prayed so many times while she was getting treated. He always believed in God but he never felt the need to address to him to share his problems or thank for all the things he already had. Today it was different. He wasn't asking anything for him but for the woman who not only believed in him but also worshipped him.

It took a few minutes for Saira's parents to process the news. Samir's parents came in their support and decided to accompany them to the hospital. On their way Nassiha called Samir to inform him about his would-be wife.

Naira and Yohann reached the hospital and found a lifeless Neil. She ran towards her friend and went on her knees to bring him out of the shock. As soon as he heard his name, he looked up with tears and hugged her. Yohann came back with two bottles of water. After getting back to normal from their emotional breakdown, she asked what exactly happened. He narrated everything from the beginning. How they went for a horseback ride to fulfill her wish to how they managed to reach the hospital. Yohann felt guilty for thinking that Neil's idea of surprising Saira was random while all he wanted was fulfill her dream. The doctor came and informed them that she was doing fine but was still unconscious.

Saira's parents, Shelly, Samir's parents, siblings and Nassiha reached just when Neil and Naira were about to go to the room to see Saira. They wanted to know what happened and how she was. Saira's parents broke down after listening to the horror their daughter went through.

« This is all your fault. », Saira's father pointed his finger at Neil. « If you hadn't taken her to for God knows what reason, she wouldn't be lying in a hospital bed now. »

Broken by the accusations, Neil could only say sorry. He himself was feeling guilty all this while. Saira almost died because of his stupid surprise. And even if he wanted to make her happy why didn't he choose another location ? Naira looked at him and could read the guilt on his face. Samir came running just in the middle of the drama. He didn't have the courage to interrupt her parents' outburst while his heart was dying to know how his would be wife was.

« It took us so long to accept you. I always believed she would be safe with you but you proved me wrong. », Saira's mother said.
« I always told you. He would cause more pain than good to our Saira. », Saira's father replied to his wife. « If you have some shame left then leave this hospital. », he yelled at Neil.

His words pierced Neil's heart. He closed his eyes and the welled up tears streamed down his face.

« Enough ! », Naira intervened unable to see her friend getting accused, « It was an accident uncle. Unfortunately they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. You will never understand the importance we have into each other's life. When one is in pain the other two cry. So stop accusing him. Everyone knows that Saira means the world to Neil. Just look at this. », she turned Neil around. « He got this while protecting her as a shield. He had the opportunity to save his life leaving her there to die but instead he carried her to the hospital with this wounded back. So uncle without disrespecting you If you have some shame left then you should thank him and apologize for your misbehavior. », she added.

Everyone looked at his back. The blooded sherwani was a proof of his bravery. He didn't run away like a coward to save his life but risked his own to keep her safe. Samir approached him and gave him a friendly hug.

« Thank you for saving my would be wife. », he said.

Neil went numb. Of course she was Samir's not his.

Saira's parents went to her room and spent some time with her while she was still unconscious. Naira told Neil to go next but he refused. She didn't insist as she understood what he was going through. They were joined by Nick and his mother. She ran towards him and he got up to hug her.

Nick went to the café of the hospital with Naira and Yohann. Neil's mother took him outside so that he could take some fresh air. They sat on one of the benches to have a discussion. When Nick went to pick her up, he had hinted her about his brothers feelings for Saira. She herself had sensed many times that Saira had a huge impact on him.

« Naira told me that you refused to go to see Saira. Don't tell it's because you are feeling guilty ? », she asked.
« Her parents were right. I am responsible of this mess. », he leaned back and looked up with tears rolling down in silence.
« Be careful with your wound. », his mother said but he didn't move an inch.

Sitting perpendicularly to his son, she watched him for a long moment. The silent tears, the guilt, paying no attention to himself proved how much he loved her. She smiled seeing this new Neil. She gave birth to three sons completely different from each other. The elder one loved only one woman since he was sixteen years old. The younger one was a « cœur d'artichaut », a fickle man whose heart doesn't stay at one place. And the middle one never believed in love. This same man was now so deeply in love that it looked like his heart was beating only for her. As a mother she couldn't be happier.

« You know what we say ? When the heart hurts, the body pain can't be felt. », she said.
« Mom please stop with your philosopy. », he said closing his eyes.
« My son is crying for a girl for the first time ever that's poetry to me. », she stated.
« Stop ! », he said.
« What ? », she asked.
« This... and the way you are staring at me. », he replied reopening his eyes.
« Listen my son, turn this bad experience into a good one. You still have a chance. Tell her that you love her. », she suggested.

He looked away and she immediately understood his expression.

« Oh my God, you told her, didn't you ? That's why you are scared to enter her room and face her. », she said.
« You really need to stop understanding me so well. That's scary, ok ? », he said.
She laughed, « And you have to stop being a coward in relationships. Your fear of falling in love with the wrong person and ruining friendships always kept you away from love. »
« That's half true. I am not scared I just don't like changing relationships.There was no one worth fighting for till I met Saira. I want to take the risk but at the same time I don't want to lose her. », he explained.
« Too late, she already knows what you feel for her. », she reminded him.
« She was in my arms. I thought I was losing her. I didn't want to lose her that too without telling her that I love her. What if she died ? I would have died too with this secret. », he confessed.
« I understand but now what are you going to do ? Stay away from her ? Act like nothing happened ? You have to face it. », she said.
« I need time to think. », he sighed.

Nick called his mother to inform that Saira regained consciousness. She then told Neil that it was time to take his courage in both his hands and face her. Before going back inside the hospital Neil hugged her.

« Today when I thought I was about to die I wanted to tell you one last time that I love you mom. You are the coolest mom in the entire universe. », he said.
« I love you too my baby. », she kissed his forehead.

While Yohann, Nick and Nassiha were waiting outisde, Saira's parents, Shelly, Naira, Samir and his family were with her. In her weakness she couldn't say a word. The doctor asked everyone to leave and come one by one to meet her. She held Naira's hand. Naira could perfectly read in her eyes what she wanted to ask her.

« Don't worry, Neil is fine. He will be here in a minute. », she reassured her pressing her hand.

Neil entered at that moment. Fearing her reaction about the confession he hesitantly walked near her. He told himself that it wasn't the right time to think about her reaction but make sure that she was fine.

« Wh... what... happe ? », she tried to ask.
« What do you mean what happened ? You don't remember ? », he asked.
« Horse... », she was trying to speak.
« Yes we fell off it. Do you remember what happened after that ? », he asked.
« No. », she replied.

Asked by the doctor once again to leave they all came out. They were worried that she couldn't remember what happened with her. Coming back from the washroom, Nassiha collided with Naira who was pacing up and down. She looked down at Nassiha's shoes who walked a step back.

« Ask anyone, Neil, Yohann, Saira, Shelly or even Nick they will all say the same that I am a savage and I stick to my words but you are lucky today. I prayed to God for Saira and as my prayers were heard I don't want to disappoint him by doing something mean. But my eyes are on you. Next time you won't be spared. », she said menacingly.

Neil looked questioningly at Yohann who signed him that he will explain it later. The doctor came out and told them that there was nothing to worry about. She has only forgotten the incident but her memory will come back in a few days. They were asked to go home so that she can rest.

Saira and Samir's father shared a brotherly embrace. They will soon fix another date for the wedding but for now they should only think about Saira's recovery. Both the families left in good terms.
Neil sent his car for repair and asked Nick to drop him home. His mother decided to stay with him at his place. She feared that alone he will lose his mind. After all he just came back from death.
Yohann dropped Naira at her place. She asked him to stay with her. She didn't want to stay alone for the night or else she will go crazy to which he agreed.

Samir took a shower and went to bed. The fact that the day which should have been the most beautiful day of his life turned into a horror movie made him feel awful but he was grateful that Saira came back to him alive.
While Naira was taking a shower Yohann quickly ordered a pizza. They had dinner in silence and then later sitting next to each other in silence again, she rested her head on his lap and fell asleep.

Unable to find his sleep, Neil went to the kitchen to drink a glass of water. He sat down on the chair unable to stop from sobbing. His mother woken up by his sob came running to check on him.

« What happened ? », she asked taking a seat in front of him.
« She doesn't remember anything. Maybe this is a sign. I shouldn't confess that I love her. God is giving me a chance to save our friendship. We are not meant to be together other than just friends. », he cried.
She held his head tightly on her chest like when he was a child, « Shhhh...the doctor said it will last only a few days before she regains her memories. Give her some time. »

She pulled him up and took him to his room and ordered him to stay in bed. She stayed with him and made him fall asleep by running her hand through his hair.

The next morning in the hospital Saira was having flashbacks in her sleep. She could hear people screaming. The broken pieces of the shop window glasses were on the floor. She jerked awake by the image of Neil hugging her. Disturbed by the nightmare, she tried to remember what happened before she was transported to the hospital.
At that exact moment at Neil's room, he woke up surrounded by his entire family. His father who was out of country for a business meeting, took the first flight after hearing the news about his son being in the middle of a terrorist attack. His elder brother was there with his wife and his elder sister with her husband. His younger twin brother and sister were there too. He was shocked but pleased to see them all. He got ready and joined them in the living room. His father gave him a patting hug, releaved that he was given the chance to have his son back to him.