After Azraa's birth as the couple basked in the newness of the glorious parenthood, Zubiya saw the years in Neelum Valley flashing in front of her eyes, his anger, her fear, the slow realisation that they're more similar than different, the gradual change in her Hitler, his care towards her, those sudden displays of emotions, her indifference to them, her rejection, everything flashed before her own two eyes as Zubiya wondered if she is watching some play... As she became vulnerable at the memories, her husband wrapped his arms around her, providing her with the same comfort and assurance just as that day, two years prior, when he accepted her with all her baggage, his love unwavering... The sun was pouring through the hospital window, as she saw their baby sleeping, her body still wrapped around her husband's, Zubiya felt a sense of complete bliss wash over her, as if magic had touched her physically, she saw the world in a whole new light altogether... Asfandyar smiled with equal content and warmth, as his eyes echoed her sentiments, and he thought to himself, "Kitna khubsurat aur roshan subah hai. Ummeedon aur khushiyon se bhara. Ya Allah, beshak tu azeem hai. Dukhon ke baad sukh bhi tu hi ata karta hai. Mushkil ke baad aasanian bhi tu hi deta hai..."
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