REASSURANCE
" Ammi had told that Roshni is not suitable for this house. I will say it again..Roshni is not suitable for this house. I will not accept her as my wife. It is just for a month Ammi. I will have nothing more to do with her after that, I promise. "
Parveen turned around to look at her son. His words gave her hope that he was not completely lost to her. He was her son, the one whom she loved above all, the one who made it possible to go on living after Junaid's betrayal. Though years had passed after her failed attempt at ending her life, she would never forget the earnestness in his sweet face when he promised never to leave her, nor the fear and determination in those tiny eyes that were filled with tears. From that day on he had become her self declared guardian, taking on the responsibility of being the man in the house of females upon his small shoulders.
She searched his face for the same sincerity when she asked," Do you really mean it? Or are you just trying to pacify me?"
"I mean it, Ammi."
She remembered him defying her to bring back that that girl. So she placed his hand upon her head, "then swear it upon me."
"You know I would never swear upon anything, let alone on the most important person in my life," he leaned down to kiss her. "Isn't my word enough? Why can't you trust me when I say nothing, no one is more important to me than you.I love you Ammi, above everything in this world and nothing will change that."
"You are my son, the best son in this whole world. But you didn't listen to me when I told you not to bring her back."
"Ammi.."he soothed wiping her tears and then leading her to sit on the bed. He knelt down in front of her and took her hands in his. "Whatever I am doing is just to ensure that no harm will fall on our family."
"I know that", she held his hand tight, "I do know that. But when I see the way everybody is charmed by her, when I see that you are drawn to her despite knowing her background I dread that history is repeating itself... that she will take you away from us all.Another naachnewaali is spinning the magic web over you and you are seeing only what she wants you to see.. an innocent face . You are not seeing her devious mind, that she is the one who put your life in danger."
"That is not true.."
"Wasn't it because of her that Baazigar died? Wasn't it because of her that you were traped in Kala jungle?" She started to rise.
"Ammi..Ammi..Please calm down," he tugged her hand gently to keep her seated. " Why don't you also accept that Baazigar alive now because of her. Look at me , please," he gently but firmly turned her face, "Do you believe that I will do anything anything at all to keep our family safe?"
She nodded her head .
"Have I done anything to make you doubt that I am not able to judge a situation rightly?' he saw her hesitation, "Okay, let me put it this way... do you think I would do anything that will put my family in danger deliberately? No, na? Then please listen to me when I say that we need Roshni here with us until Lal Chand Raat. "
"But you don't understand, she is not Ayaana. How can someone like her be Ayaana? She is just someone sent by Jinn to lead us astray. Adah is the real Ayaana. You were saved because Adah tried to sacrifice her life for you."
"Noo...No ,I know Roshni is Ayaana. I know because I saw her become Ayaana in the jungle. She refused to leave me when Jinn's soldiers attacked and fought with them to save me."
"But then how .."
"I know what I saw Ammi and I am convinced that Roshni is Ayaana. Whatever else she might pretend not to be, this is true. According to Tabeezi we need Ayaana to be with as as a part of our family when Jinn attacks again. If Ayaana is the only protection that will keep our family safe, Roshni has to be here until Lal Chand ki Raat. This does not mean that I am forcing you to accept her or even like her. I am telling that we need to set aside out prejudices for our family. Can you do that Ammi please?"
Parveen gave a reluctant nod, "But just for a month." She insisted.
"Just for a month , " he agreed. Then laid down his head on her lap. "I hate to see you so upset , but I am helpless." Parveen ran her hand softly thru his hair,seeking out the calmness that left her ever since Jinn had re entered their life.
"Ammi.."
"Tell me , " she told him when she felt his hesitation.
"Saima is getting married and leaving us within a week. I will miss her."
" Then what do you want, that we should keep her with us forever? Ever girl leaves her mayka to live in her sasural after marriage."
"I understand that , still..." he paused. " She was supposed to be gone only after a year. It would have given me more time to prepare myself ."
Parveen sighed," What can we do when they say that their Abbu is ill?"
"I want to cherish this week then. She should have the happiest times, without any worries or tensions. "
"Yes,I agree."
"Then you will have to help me."
Parveen's hands stilled but Aman held it when she was about to lift it away. He raised his face to look at her, "You know that we all, especially the kids, get upset when you are upset. Saima needs her loving mother, not the one who is upset and angry. I know you do not trust Roshni and you hate her. But you will have to tolerate her presence with us, for Saima. I am not asking you to like her Ammi, just think of her as a guest in the house. Shaadi ka ghar hei, Akhir! Do you think you will be able to do that, please Ammi?"
Parveen sighed and nodded her head.
Aman got up and pulled her up for a hug . "Thank you Ammi. You are the best." He kissed her cheek.
"Now get ready fast, Saima's In laws will be reaching soon. I want to show off my beautiful mother. While you do that let me see what the bride to be is up to.."
After one last hug of reassurance, he walked away.
Okay, so I started on this last night and though the uproar post yesterday's precap has settled down to being calm after today's episode, I didn't want to waste my first effort on RoshAn... so putting it up here. Your take plz...
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