Unspoken Feelings - MaHer Three Shots

In this TS, MaHer got divorced differently. Seher was around 24, and Mahid was 30 when they got divorced. It was because Seher always felt her feelings and love for Mahid were one-sided, and he deserved better for how much he supported her in her dream to become a doctor.

6 years later,

(So Seher is now 30 and Mahid is 36. I imagined Rishu as Seher here)

Mahid looked at the moon helplessly. His eyes conveyed sorrow and loneliness. He was living for the sake of it. Life didn't hold much value to him.

"It's been 6 years. 6 years since that day when you confessed your feelings to me, but also handed me the divorce papers. You did not even give me a second to be relieved and enjoy the fact that what you had for me is exactly what I have for you! Love... Not just love, you meant the life for me. If only I had pinned you to the wall and forced you to listen to what was in my heart, but the words just couldn't reach my mouth. I wish...but anyways...all the beautiful memories you gave me, for those thank you!"

Mahid's mind subconsiously travelled to all the beautiful memories of him and Seher. Their time at Adamganj... How she expanded her arms and shouted Zindagi Khubsurat Hai. Played with the flowers as bright as her face and smile. Then how she carrassed his face calm him for his breakdown "Hum Haqeeqat Hai" and hugged him tight. And then on the Eid, on the terrace, when she told him that the moon is nothing in front of him. And how she always makes him smile and laugh with her crazy antics and impresses him with her intelligence and maturity.

Mahid: (in his mind) Seher, whenever I see the moon, I always think of you. Your name is Seher, meaning the dawn, but as you left my life engulfed in darkness. Perhaps this is how life is. It begins with the sun and ends with the moon. I am just counting days for the night to be over. Just that it seems like I won't get to see the daylight again.

Mahid recalls their moment that day. It was their 2nd trip to Adamganj. However, this time Mahid went there for work. He was the renowned Mufti, and he came to give his speech as he was looked up to! He was respected with honour and even given a special award for being the most impactful Mufti who made a change in society!

Seher held his arm and took him upstairs to the terrace.

Mahid: What are you doing, Seher? Where are you taking me to?!

Seher: Just wait and watch, Mahid!

Seher happily brought her upstairs, and Mahid was surprised.

Seher: Tada!

Mahid saw there was a tent being setup and it had lights. And there was a basket placed with Sheermal Nihari, juice, snacks and fruits.

Mahid: What is this, Seher?!

Seher: To celebrate your success! You have thrown a party for me when I topped my boards, and then when I completed my MBBS. Now this is for you, Mahid, after all, you are awarded the most influential Mufti.

Mahid: Seher its my duty, what's there to celebrate?

Seher: Don't be so boring, Mahid! Come, let's enjoy. I have cooked your favourite Sheermal Nihari with difficulty! You can't let it go to waste!

Seher and Mahid sat down, and they had Sheermal Nihari. Seher was smiling very brightly, and Mahid was lost in her. How happy she was. She was happier with his success than he himself was. This is how his Seher is.

After eating and finishing the Nihari, Seher felt she would have a food coma, so she lay down.

Mahid: (worried) What happened, Seher?! Are you okay?!

Seher pulled Mahid's arm and made him lie down too!

Mahid: What are you doing? My kurta will get dirty!

Seher: Leave your Kurta. (points at the moon) Look at the beautiful moon!

Mahid looked at the full moon! It was gleaming more than usual. It was indeed a very beautiful view. They both were silent for some time as they looked at the moon.

Mahid: I have never seen such a beautiful sight before. MashaAllah! You are right, life is indeed beautiful, but I was too arrogant to see it all these years. I made my heart like a stone and never let happiness come to me. But after you came into my life, you changed my perspective. I hope I will be a better person InshaAllah and not hurt my close ones like my Ammi, Dada Huzur, Tahir, you...

Seher: (smiling) I am glad I am in your list. At least I hold some value for you.

Mahid: We are a great team together.

Seher: That we are! No one can defeat #MaHer.

Mahid: (getting jealous) Maher? Now, who is he?

Seher laughs.

Seher: Mahid, it is the combination of the initials of our names. Ma from Mahid and Her from Seher. MaHer.

Mahid starts laughing.

Mahid: Only you can come up with such things, Seher!

Seher laughs too!

Seher: You should laugh more often. It suits you. It will lighten your heart, too. You are too harsh sometimes.

Mahid: To be honest, I hope Allah will make my heart softer, and I will become even less harsh. I even feel I am too harsh sometimes. My inability to express myself well has always caused problems. I wish I understood what my Ammi always wanted. But I wasted my 15 years thinking she ruined everything. I am sorry, Ammi...

Mahid was getting emotional.

Seher: You know, Mahid, I have seen more beautiful things than the moon!

Mahid: (looking at Seher) Is it?! What is it?!

Just then, Seher placed his hand on his heart.

Seher: Your heart, Mahid.

Mahid was surprised.

Seher: Remember when I was getting panic attacks when my Ammi went missing, then you calmed me down...just like this...

Seher: And you were right, Ammi was alright and came back home safely...

Mahid looked at Seher.

Seher: You were always there at my worst times. When the whole society was against me, even my own family, you supported me. You were always there for me. You saw the real me. You fulfilled all my dreams. I am Dr Seher because of you. What else is even left?!

You are such a beautiful-hearted person, Mahid. How do you do so much?! You know, even this moon looks nothing in front of you.

Mahid and Seher stared at each other as Mahid moved his hand and held hers. She looked at him admiringly.

Mahid: Seher...

Seher: What is it?

Mahid: Thank you for coming into my life!

Seher: I know this is how I am!

Seher smiles, and Mahid smiles too at her cuteness.

Mahid noticed there was some Nihari gravy below her lips. He gestured to her, and she tried to wipe it, but couldn't.

Mahid helped her as he held her dupatta and helped her wipe it. They looked at each other.

Then they came close as they placed their lips on each other.

End of flashback.

Mahid opened his eyes, and it was the dawn. It was early morning, only the sky, not his life. He looked around, confused and yawning. He was in the most beautiful place - Kashmir, but it barely mattered to him.

A guy comes to him.

Guy: You had fallen asleep here, Miyaan. You were so deep in sleep that I couldn't bother you.

Mahid looked around and saw the outdoor eatery where he had been sitting yesterday, but it was morning instead.

Guy: Do you want food, Miyaan? I will get it for you.

Mahid: Just get me whatever works for you.

Guy: We have Sheermal Nihari! Our special! Let us bring that!

Before Mahid could say anything, he left. Mahid recalled that after Seher left, he never had Sheermal Nihari. He didn't care what he was eating as long as it was food. Everything tasted similar to him after she was gone.

The guy came back quickly and placed the Sheermal Nihari on his table. Mahid started eating it.

As he was eating, he heard a voice

"Excuse me, Uncle, you are eating my Sheermal Nihari!"

Mahid looked and found a small figure. It was a small boy wearing a Kurta similar to his, having a similar hairstyle to his and having his hands folded behind him. It was his mini version. Mahid looked at the little boy, confused.

Boy: Uncle, I came here, and you were sleeping. I didn't want to bother you, so I sat and got my Sheermal Nihari ordered. Then I went to wash my hands, but was playing with the goat, and then I washed my hands again. I came back and saw you are eating my Sheermal Nihari! Not fair!

Mahid: Well, I was served this Sheermal Nihari. Why will I eat yours?!

Boy: Who knows?!

Mahid: (continues eating) They will get yours soon.

Boy: No, you took mine!

Mahid: (annoyed) But I was here first! Go and bother someone else!

Boy: I am not leaving till I get my Sheermal Nihari.

Shopkeeper: What happened?!

Boy: This uncle took my Sheermal Nihari.

Shopkeeper: Dear boy, it is his! I got yours too, but you weren't there, and I know you like it hot and fresh, so I waited for you to be back! Let me bring it right now!

The shopkeeper brings the Sheermal Nihari, and the boy looks at him with embarrassment. But he doesn't want to say sorry.

The shopkeeper brings his Sheermal Nihari. And he eats fast.

Mahid: (in his mind) What a short-tempered kid!

Mahid: (coughs) What are you supposed to say?

Boy: What will I say?!

Mahid: Your Ammi didn't teach you?!

Boy: Uncle, don't you dare say anything against my Ammi. My Ammi is the best in the world!

Mahid was talking, and just then a piece of the meat choked him. He starts coughing, and coughing more. The boy gets surprised and rushes to him. He rubs his back, slaps his back and makes him drink water.

Mahid is better now.

Mahid: Thank you for helping me. You are a little boy, how do you know all these?!

Boy: My Ammi taught me. She told me that who knows, a stranger may need my help one day! She is a doctor after all!

Mahid: Your Ammi is a doctor?

Boy: She is not just the best Ammi but the best doctor too!

Mahid recalls Seher when she dons the doctor coat on her first day of work. This brings a tear to his eyes.

Mahid: My wife was a doctor too!

Boy: Is it? Where is Aunty? I don't see her?!

Mahid: I don't know... I tried finding her in every corner of the country, but I just couldn't...I failed...Allah knows where she is and how she is doing?! I just hope she is happy wherever she is.

Mahid breaks down, and the boy really feels bad. He takes Mahid's hand and places it on his heart. Mahid recalls how Seher used to do the same, too.

Boy: Whenever you feel down, just feel your heartbeat. It helps. My Ammi taught me.

Mahid: What is your name, dear?

Boy: Maher.

Mahid's eyes widen, hearing this. A boy around 6 who is a carbon copy of him but is witty like Seher. Loves sheermal nihari. His mom is a doctor. Placing hands on the heart. And his name is Maher, the joint initials of his and Seher's names.

Just then, the boy smiles happily.

Boy: Here is my dear Ammi!

Maher rushed to his Ammi happily, and Mahid looked. He was right. It was her! Seher...

Seher hugged the boy happily and kissed his forehead, smiling.

Seher: My dear Shehzada!

Maher: Ammi, you know I helped an uncle today. He was choking on his Sheermal Nihari, and then I did what you taught me!

Seher: I know my son is very brave!

Maher holds Seher's hand and brings her.

Maher: Let me introduce you to the uncle.

Seher got shocked and gasped as she saw him. Mahid! Her first love. But one-sided. The man who did so much for her. The father of her child.

They looked at each other as the world froze around them.

He was looking for her just to see her face for once. To see that she was doing okay. And now, finally, that moment was here. But along with that, he got the biggest shock of his life! His son...Their son...

He had questions to ask a lot of them... Why?!

She had answers she didn't want to give. They looked at each other, what they yearned for... for years...but everything was different now....

End of Part 1.

Part 2

Seher recalled the next day of that beautiful night!

Flashback,

It was dawn, and Seher woke up as sunlight hit her eyes. She wakes up in the tent, covered in a blanket. She smiled as she recalled last night, how their first kiss turned into consummation and how they became one soul. She looked beside, but Mahid wasn't there.

She remembers how she was the one who always wanted to get close and intimate, like a day when she even wore a nighty to get close to him, but he pushed himself away so she could focus on her studies. Then, on another rainy day, there where they almost had their first kiss, but Mahid's phone rang, and he walked away. They barely had moments to come close as she was at the hostel during her MBBS and came only during holidays. So it didn't happen despite their 6-year marriage.

But yesterday it finally happened, he was just helping her by wiping her lips, and then they just came close and got intimate...under the cosy atmosphere on the terrace.

Seher: (in her mind) Finally, we became one...I was overthinking...if not, we won't have come close yesterday...

Seher quickly put on her clothes, and she went to look for Mahid.

Seher: Mahid?! Mahid, where are you?!

Just then, Seher finds Mahid. But what she saw changed her expression from a smile to confusion.

Mahid was talking to someone on the phone.

Mahid: I never wanted this to happen. Whatever happened should not have happened. I should have controlled myself. I always managed to push myself away from these situations, but yesterday I just couldn't. I regret whatever I did last night.

Seher: (in her mind) Who is Mahid talking to?! What does he regret? Was it our intimacy?

Mahid: Yes, I am coming right now! Don't worry, no one will find out about it!

Mahid goes. Seher decides to follow him.

She sees Mahid with another lady. Mahid was speaking to an older guy.

Mahid: Yes, say what you want to!

Guy: Is this girl telling the truth? Are you that Mufti from Niyazis who is willing to marry my daughter Insha?!

Mahid: Yes, you have heard it right! I liked your daughter, so I am willing to marry her.

Seher was shocked to hear this. She couldn't believe what she heard. It's like her heart broke.

She went away and cried. At first, she thought of their moments last night. And then he declared he would marry another girl. She gets their religion allows a 2nd wife, but does she mean nothing to him?! He didn't bother asking her for once!

Seher started packing her bag, wiping her tears. Soon, Mahid came back. He was surprised to see Seher packing her bag.

Mahid: We are suppose to go back to Lucknow 2-3 days later. Why are you already packing?!

Seher: I want to go back home.

Mahid: Wait, what happened?! Are you okay?!

Seher: How does it matter to you?!

Seher goes, and Mahid holds her hand.

Mahid: It does, Seher...What happened? Is there anything bothering you? You can tell me...

Seher: Stop your act, Mahid. You should have told me. Before taking such a step! I am your wife; I have the right to know about it.

Mahid: What are you talking about, Seher? I don't get it!

Seher: Seriously, Mahid? I never imagined you would do this to me after last night! Oh, I know you regret it after all!

Mahid starts to understand.

Mahid: Look, Seher, I can explain!

Seher: Mahid, whatever you said just now...to Insha's father... did you mean it?

Mahid: Seher...

Seher: Will you really bring Insha home?

Mahid: Seher...

Seher: Yes or No!

Seher: Seher, it's not what you think!

Seher: Just say Yes or No!!!

Mahid: (bowing down his head) Yes....

Tears start rolling from Seher's eyes.

Seher: I really thought we had something, Mahid! What I feel for you...you feel the same for me...Just like my heart beats fast whenever we come close...that is because of affection...care...respect...yours also does. That's why yesterday we....(Seher closes her eyes in pain due to betrayal)

Mahid: Seher, just listen to me once...

Seher: I really trusted you, Mahid, but you...you cheated on me!

Seher took her bag and left.

Mahid: Where are you going?

Seher: I don't feel obliged to reply to you.

Seher left with her suitcase.

Mahid and Seher get out of the flashback. Tears escape from both of their eyes as they recall their painful past.

Mahid was finding Seher in every corner of the country, every week for the last 6 years! But his search was always a failure. And this time, when he was about to give up, he finally found her in the most beautiful place - Kashmir.... How could he not have thought of that earlier?! The most beautiful lady he knew in the most beautiful town! It made complete sense. But what he didn't expect was...his son...he has a son!

Seher looked at Mahid. For years, she managed to escape from him. Thinking he will never find her. Never! But he found her eventually. He shouldn't have. He shouldn't...

Just then, the duo's attention was diverted by the little one's voice.

Maher: Ammi, you know this uncle?

Seher: Maher, let's go, we need to go back home! I need to go for my shift later!

Maher: Ammi, let me finish my Sheermal Nihari first! Please!

Seher sighs, and Maher goes to the table and continues eating. As Maher wasn't looking, Mahid held Seher's hand and took her to a corner where no one was.

Mahid: That little boy! Is he our son?! Maher....

Seher was about to say something,

Mahid: Don't even try to deny it, Seher! I have seen him. He is just like me. The way he dresses, the way he walks, the way he talks, everything. Maher... Only you and I know the meaning of that name!

Seher nods.

Seher: Yes, Mahid, you are right...Maher...he...he is our son! Our child. Our sign of love. One-sided love.

Mahid: Seher, what made you think your love was one-sided?! Why do you always hasten? Why do you never wait for me to say something?!

Seher: Because you never do, Mahid! Every time I tried to ask you about your thoughts on love, you avoided it! Many times, I tried coming close to you, but you always pushed yourself away, Mahid...You did way more for me than anyone could ever do; you cared for my dreams more than I myself did. This is why I wanted to give you love and affection like a normal wife does, but you kept making excuses like I have exams, you have talks, you need to go out, I need to sleep, etc. The only exception was our last night together at Adamganj, Mahid...how strange...(chuckles)

Mahid doesn't know how to react to this. He did so because of her well-being. He never thought she would take it this way! He was never really good at expressing, and never thought it would prove to be a problem for him.

Seher: But thank you, Mahid. For Maher...Maybe whatever happened that night was for a reason.

Thank you for Maher. He went on you, Mahid. He is your carbon copy. The way he looks, walks, talks, and eats, he is exactly your mini version. It was as if I was living with you, through him...

Mahid looked at her as she spoke.

Seher: I know you are happy in life. With your new wife. You deserve to be.

Seher was about to leave, teary-eyed.

Mahid: I thought we had a deal, Seher. I thought you understood me...

Seher: Mahid..that was the very reason why I left. You deserved better. Someone you will love.

Mahid: We were married for 6 years, Seher! Me and you! And yet in these 6 years, you did not recognise your Mahid!

Seher looked at Mahid. He did have pain and sorrow in his eyes; she noticed it earlier, but she thought it was because of the shock of finding out about their son!

Mahid: My inability to express has often caused me problems. But this time it cost me too much! It was always you doing all the talking, and I being the listener. But this time you will listen, and I will talk!

Mahid: Seher...you thought your love for me was one-sided. But you are wrong. Before you did, I was the one who fell in love with you! The day you entered the venue during your Sangeet...I was attracted to you. I was happy that you would become my wife! I was waiting for the day we would get married.

Seher listened to him, surprised.

Mahid: And then our Nikkah happened. You were right. I was happy that day. But then you left. I knew it was you. I didn't stop you! I couldn't. But seeing my Dada Huzur fighting between life and death, I lost it. So that's why, after I saved you from the traffickers, I said all those harsh words. I promised myself I would never let myself fall in love with you. Our marriage will be marked by hatred. Niyazi Manzil will be a golden cage for you. But I failed miserably in my own promise.

Mahid: I could not see you helpless. Initially, I helped you, protected you out of humanity and because you are my wife. Then you finally told me why you escaped from our Nikkah that day. I was mad that day, but gradually I understood.

The way you handled me and understood me after I opened up to you about my painful past...and the way you enjoyed life...I fell in love with you...again...There were a lot of hiccups and challenges in our marriage, but we overcame them together...

Seher gets teary-eyed hearing these.

Mahid: You helped me clear all the bad feelings and misunderstandings I had. You taught me to be more kind. How could I have let you go from my life?! But I knew what you needed more than that time was to complete your education and fulfil your dreams. So I stopped myself from expressing and confessing my feelings; I was bad at it anyway. I did not want to have physical relations with you so that your studies wouldn't get disrupted. I was struggling to resist myself; that's why I enrolled you in a hostel, and it worked. More importantly, I didn't want you to be busy with responsibilities as the daughter-in-law in the Niyazi family.

Mahid: Alhamdulillah, you graduated and finally came the moment you waited for. I was there at your graduation. I came a little late, just didn't tell you because it was yours and Khala's moment to cherish. And then we went to Adamganj together...again...after a long time! I got awarded the most influential Mufti, and more than me, you celebrated it! You were always the more expressive one, and I loved that about you! Seher..the moments we had at the terrace that night...you really thought it didn't mean anything to me?! That night was the most beautiful night of my life, Seher....When we became one...But looks like I celebrated too early! It has always been like that whenever I was happy...something happens, and I lose my source of happiness forever. Perhaps my life was meant to be that way!

Seher was crying a lot and uncontrollably. But the thing is, he moved on with a new wife.

Mahid starts coughing.

Mahid: You really thought I would marry someone? Yes, I was at the venue, but I couldn't say Qubool.

Seher was surprised at his revelation.

Mahid: But let me make it clear to you. Seher Niyazi...I mean...Seher Baig...I loved you! I love you. And I always will love you. I wish you had understood your Mahid before taking such a big step....

Mahid starts coughing more and more. Seher gets worried and rushes to him. She gets shocked as she sees blood on his hand as he coughs.

Seher: Mahid...

Just then, Mahid collapses on her lap.

Mahid was taken to the hospital. He was lying on a hospital bed. Seher looked at him and noticed how weak he had become in these years. He lost weight. His face was gloomy. She thought she left for his happiness, sacrificing hers, but instead, she ruined both their happiness and kept their son away from him.

Seher gets into another flashback.

Seher went to Lucknow and to her mom's house from Adamganj straightaway and stayed there. It was the next morning.

Seher had a sleepless night as she cried while resting on Kausar's lap.

Kausar: Seher...eat something and get some rest. I still think you are misunderstanding Mahid. You should have listened to him. He did so much for you! He supported you when no one did!

Seher: I wish Ammi...but I saw and heard it with my own eyes. And he didn't even deny it...

Kausar sighed. She still felt something was not right, and Seher misunderstood.

Just then, the doorbell rang,

Seher opened the door and saw Insha.

Seher: What are you doing here?

Insha: Seher, I am here to talk to you. I know what happened. It's all a big misunderstanding.

Seher: Mahid sent you right!

Insha: Seher, it's not what you think! Mahid never intends to marry me!

Seher is surprised.

Seher: What do you mean?

Insha tells Seher that she is in love with Haider.

Her father agreed to her marrying Haider only because he thought Haider was the Mufti from Niyazis. He didn't know the name of the guy Insha was in love with, and had yet to meet Haider in person, who went overseas for higher studies.

If her father found out, he would not let her marry Haider and also stop her education, which he agreed to with difficulty and will fix her marriage with a much older guy. The problem was that he found out the Mufti from Niyazi is Mahid at the award event. Mahid did not know about Haider and Insha's story, so he denied knowing Insha's father and argued with him. But then Haider called him from overseas and explained how Insha's father found out and the problem caused by it. Haider insists that Mahid play along till he comes back from overseas in a few weeks.

Hence, Mahid, to help Insha and Haider, agreed to play along that Insha would marry him. And once she finishes her studies, and Haider is also back, they will tell the truth and convince him.

Seher realises by regretting whatever happened yesterday night he meant by the discussion with Insha's father that almost caused problems for Insha and Haider. And then when Mahid said yes that he would bring Insha to the house, he didn't lie, not cause he will marry her, but cause he will bring her as Haider's wife.

Seher was guilty; she misunderstood Mahid so badly. Immediately, she started her way to the Niyazi Mansion.

Mahid was relieved to see Seher.

Mahid: Seher, thanks to Allah, you came! I was so worried!

Seher: Insha told me everything...

Mahid: I wish you had listened to me...Why do you always do so, Seher?!

Seher was embarrassed and guilty.

Mahid: You really think I will bring a new wife without asking you?! And why will I even bring a new wife?!

Seher: Mahid, I am sorry...

Mahid: Seher...it has happened too often. Why do you always misunderstand my intention?! Don't you trust me?!

Seher is quiet.

Mahid: Promise me you will trust me.

Seher touches his hand to assure him she trust him.

Seher: I will trust you.

Mahid: Promise me will we will be in this journey together as husband and wife.

Just then, Mahid's phone rang. He didn't pick up first. But it rang again. Hearing there was an emergency, he rushed and left Seher's hand.

Husna overhears this. As Mahid left, she went in.

Husna: See, yet again you let my Mahid down...

Seher looked at Husna.

Husna: That boy has done so much for you! He always supported you whenever any of us said anything against you! He saved you from trouble many times! He even ensured you fulfilled your dreams and became a doctor! He did so much for you! My dear Mahid is an angel.

Seher recalls how every time Mahid supports her, no matter what. Especially fulfilling all her dreams.

Husna: And what did you do?! Causing problems the day since you entered the house! You eloped after the Nikkah, and Abbu got a brain stroke, yet Mahid didn't let me touch you and brought you home! You again eloped and acted sick, but Mahid still supported you! He even bent the rules of this house and family so that you could study further. When your mother went missing and was assumed dead, you blamed him! But Mahid, he brought your mom back alive as he promised!

Seher starts reflecting, and this makes her more guilty.

Husna: And now?! You really thought Mahid was cheating on you?! So you argued and left?! Haider told me everything!

Husna: Haye Gazab! You barely followed your duties as daughter-in-law of this house and always stayed busy in your books, yet he never asked you for once! At least you could have fulfilled your duties as a wife! You and Mahid have been married for 6 years now! Ask yourself what you did for him?! Did you ever give him any sort of happiness a wife should be giving to their husband?! My Mahid was supposed to have someone that will love him, that will understand him, that will trust him, and that will spend time with him. That boy has faced a lot! I don't know what Abbu and Mahid saw you in! Mahid aced it as a husband, but you completely failed him as a wife! I wish Mahid had someone better in his life who would give him all the happiness and time he deserves. Someone he would love. Whatever he did was because he was too good-hearted. Why would he love you?! Did you give him any reason to?!

Husna left as she smirked.

Seher broke down crying. Fupijaan was right. She never did enough for him. Never. Not even 1% of what he did for her! Does he deserve such a wife?! No! She realises Mahid always considered her as his friend and wife. But he never said anything about falling in love. Whenever Seher asked him about love indirectly, he always avoided it, saying he didn't have time for such stuff! He often avoided intimacy. Last night was an exception. Perhaps Fupijaan was right. She never made him feel so....

Seher couldn't sleep all night as every word Fupijaan told her haunted her. The next day she woke up, and that's when she decided she would divorce Mahid. She got her bags packed and went to get the divorce papers.

She passed the divorce papers to Mahid. She said everything she had in her heart.

Seher: I love you, Mahid, but I don't deserve you! You deserve someone better, just not me...Please don't try to stop me, I won't be able to stop myself!

Seher left crying as Mahid was left shocked.

Mahid called her multiple times, but she never picked up. She destroyed her SIM card and boarded a train to Kashmir and never looked back.

Just the Seher gets back to the present.

Voice: Dr Seher, here's the report of the patient.

Seher reads it.

Doctor: The patient has liver cirrhosis. Last stage. His condition is very serious. Perhaps he doesn't have many days left.

The reports slip from Seher's hand as she hears this and she looks at Mahid with tears in her eyes, shocked and in disbelief.

End of Part 2.

I know there are some confusions but those will be revealed in the last part as the story moves ahead.

Last Part

Disclaimer: Long Update

Doctor: His condition is very bad. His liver is barely functioning. He has very little time, it seems. He won't make it.

Seher: The chances are low, not zero. He will survive it! I know it!

Seher started to think about how she could cure Mahid. She is a hepatologist. She will handle his case. She will make sure he survives. Seher's love will survive. Maher's father will survive.

Seher walked out of the room, and then she saw Maher looking down. Seher went and sat beside Maher.

Seher: Maher, sorry, it was an emergency. I have called your Nanijaan, she will come and pick you up!

Maher: Ammi...that uncle...he is my Abbu, right?!

Seher was silent. Maher was bound to find out about it one day, especially the way she cried for Mahid; she could hide her tears from others but not from her dear son.

Seher hugged Maher and cried and kissed on his head.

Seher gets into a flashback.

After Seher went to Kashmir, she got herself fully busy and occupied with her career. She got a job at a hospital. Kausar also followed her, and every day she would try to convince Seher that she was doing it wrong and to go back to Mahid, but Seher refused.

One day at the hospital while working, Seher fainted due to an overload of work.

Seher opened her eyes, holding her head. Kausar was there beside her, worried. She was relieved to see Seher gain consciousness.

Doctor: You need to rest more, Seher! What were you thinking, overworking that too in this condition?!

Seher: What condition?

Doctor: Seher, you are a doctor yourself! Don't tell me you really don't know that you are 8 weeks pregnant!

Seher was stunned to hear this, and then she remembered that night at Adamganj with Mahid.

Kausar: Seher...Mahid must know this!

Seher nods. The doctor tells Kausar to bring some medicine for Seher, so Kausar goes.

Seher called Mahid with her new number. But he didn't pick up. So Seher called on the landline of the Niyazis.

Seher: I want to talk to Mahid...Niyazi...It is really important!

Voice: But Mufti Mahid is not here. It's his Nikkah today after all!

Seher gets stunned hearing this, and tears roll from her eyes. She cuts the call. She should be happy Mahid is indeed moving on and will be with someone he can love, but then...how about their baby?

Seher carassed her stomach.

Kausar came back, and Seher cried in her arms and told her Mahid was remarrying. Kausar could not believe it, so she called Safia to confirm, and it was indeed true. Kausar couldn't believe it with her own ears either. So she called Amaal to double confirm it, and she also verified it.

Kausar: I didn't expect Mahid to make this decision. I thought he really had feelings for you.

Seher: To be honest, I have never done enough for him. He deserves better. I am happy for him.

She starts crying while saying so, while Kausar consoles her and gives her strength.

Seher: Ammi...Mahid moved on, finally...he can't find out about this baby!

Kausar didn't know what to reply. She had a feeling something was not right, but Seher was determined to make sure Mahid didn't find out.

End of flashback.

Doctor: Dr Seher, the patient has gained consciousness. He is asking for you!

Seher went to check on Mahid.

Maher: Can I come with you?!

Seher nods and takes Maher along with her.

Mahid was very weak, but he had a slight smile seeing Seher and Maher.

Mahid: Looks like Maher also came to visit me....

Seher: He knows Mahid....

Maher: Abbu...

Mahid gets emotional, and he weakly hugs Maher and cries. Seher also gets emotional. What did she do?! She separated a son from his father?! How could she?! No matter what, he should have known about his son...

Mahid: My dear son...don't bother your Ammi, okay...You are right, she is the best Ammi...

Maher: Abbu, I prayed every day so I could see you. And I finally did. I will pray to Allah. He will cure you.

Mahid kisses Maher's forehead. Seher saw Kausar waiting for her, and she went to Kausar.

Kausar was glad to see the father and son united.

Kausar: Told you. You should have told Mahid no matter what! Look at dear Maher, he is so happy to be with his father!

Seher: Ammi....

Seher hugged Kausar and cried.

Seher: Ammi...Mahid...he will survive, right?!

Kausar: That is up to Allah. All we can do is pray.

Seher: I can't take it if anything happens to him!

Kausar consoles her.

After Kausar took Maher with her, Seher focused her whole day and night on finding liver donors that matched Mahid's blood group. However, there was a list that he had to wait for, and it would take weeks and could even be months or years. But the problem was that Mahid didn't have enough time. That concerned Seher. But she was determined to find a cure and a donor for Mahid.

She even got the message spread to their community regarding Mahid's health and that he urgently needed a donor that matched his blood group.

She thinks and researches ways to improve Mahid's condition to buy more time and possible treatments that can be done by reading whatever medical materials she has access to, noting down things.

She did everything she could and dozed off. The next day, she woke up and found herself in her cabin, with papers scattered around.

She went to check on Mahid, and just then Husna came out of the ward. She was surprised and also relieved to see Seher.

Husna: Seher....

She hugs her and cries.

Husna: I have made a grave mistake.

Seher was confused.

Husna then tells her everything.

Husna: I thought whatever I was doing was for Mahid's well-being. I was totally against you being the Niyazi daughter-in-law and thought you were not good enough for Mahid! But I was wrong.

Husna tells her how she found out about Insha and Haider's affair after Mahid and Haider had a rift, as he dumped Insha after impregnating her. Husna was disappointed in her son for ruining a girl's life and not taking his responsibilities.

To save Insha's honour and on Husna's insistence, Mahid agreed to marry her since Seher left him anyway. Husna hoped with Insha that maybe things would be better for Mahid.

However, on the Nikkah day, Mahid just couldn't say those words. He confessed that the Qubool is just not from his heart, and he isn't able to do so. He folded his hands and asked for forgiveness from Insha, who understood. He then requested Tahir to marry Insha, who agreed. It turned out to be a good decision as Tahir and Insha found love with each other, and Tahir treats Insha's daughter like his own.

Husna: Mahid tried to find you in every corner of the country. He had his Mufti responsibilities. He will carry them out, but whatever free time he has, especially at weekends, he will go to a new city only to find you. But every time my dear boy returned home with sorrow.

Seher could not believe how much Mahid loved her.

Husna: Last year, his condition got really bad. We took him to the hospital, and the doctor said he has liver cirrhosis. The same disease that took my Adnan Bhaijaan, Mahid's father, away. His days are numbered, so he got more desperate to find you and left his duties to Tahir! His last wish was to see you and to be assured you were doing fine.

Husna folds her hands to Seher.

Husna: Please forgive me. I ruined both yours and Mahid's lives!

Seher sat down, hearing all these. It was too much for her to process. She ruined what could have been her perfect life all for a misunderstanding?! She could have lived with the love of her life, both of them love each other. Their son would have gotten the love of a father, too!!! She ruined everything!!!

Seher: I left him only because of your words...I divorced him...

Husna cries too.

Husna: I know what I did was not worth forgiving. I don't even know how I will ever make up for it. I have one request, please don't leave Mahid's side till his last days. He needs you!

Seher: Mahid will survive Fupijaan! I will not let him die!

Fupijaan had a slight smile and hope.

Seher went to Mahid. He was coughing. Seher passed him a glass of water as he drank it, and she rubbed his back gently.

They looked at each other. Seher was trying her best to control her tears. She was about to go, and Mahid held her hand.

Mahid: Sit down, Seher...

Seher does so.

Mahid: Fupijaan had told me everything. Whatever bitter words she told you. Why did you leave...Couldn't you have confronted me for once?! You always do, but when you needed to, you just left without saying the actual matter...

Seher bowed down.

Mahid: As you now know, my days are numbered....

Seher closed her eyes as he uttered that.

Mahid: You know, when I found out I have a son you never told me about, I was mad. But soon I realised it was for a reason. Seher, promise me Maher will not get the childhood I got. You will always be with him. You will not leave him. You will protect yourself for Maher. My Ammi could not get her freedom and was stuck in the golden cage, but you got your freedom! Raise Maher the way my Ammi would have raised me if she got her freedom. Give my son the life I should have gotten!

Tears dropped from Seher's eyes and fell on Mahid's hand. Mahid wiped them.

Mahid: You left me, so don't shed these tears for me anymore. My days are numbered anyway...

Seher: What have you started?! Your days are numbered! Keep quiet, Mahid Niyazi. You are Jinn Ka Bhatija! You will survive this! You will beat this. I will make sure you do!

Mahid knew he couldn't, but Seher knew he would.

A few days later,

Mahid was back in Lucknow, and this time, Seher, Maher and Kausar joined him.

Seher was with Mahid all the time whenever he had treatment. She held his hand tight whenever they gave him painful injections.

As they got back home, Maher hugged both his parents. Mahid spent time with Maher. He taught him pottery, helped him with his homework and even helped him with the Quran recitation. Seher smiled as she was bonding with her father and son. At times, deep down, she will feel guilty that she got both Mahid and Maher deprived of these moments.

At night, whenever Mahid was in discomfort, Seher was there to give him comfort as she would help to adjust his pillow. She will ensure Mahid eats his medicine on time, and he admires her as she takes care of him. Mahid's condition was better sometimes, but it would worsen on some days, and he would hide it so that Seher wouldn't hurt.

Seher looked at Mahid while he was having fun with Maher. She prayed to Allah to do a miracle and cure Mahid so that her son could spend more time with his father.

Husna: You know...when Mahid brought you to Niyazi Manzil even after you eloped... I told him you will make his life hell. You will give birth to another Mahid and run away. My words came true.

Seher looked at Husna.

Husna: But not the way I thought...It was not your presence but your absence that made his life hell. You ran away because of my words and because you really loved Mahid...You did give birth to another Mahid...Maher has completely gone on Mahid. He was like that as a kid, too.

Seher: I wish I had not listened to you....If not, both Mahid and Maher wouldn't have been deprived of more beautiful moments like this. See how the father and son are having a great time....

Husna nods.

Husna: I know you are still mad at me. But please do me one last favour. Save Mahid!

Seher looked on.

The next day,

Mahid and Seher were observing the moon. Mahid had a shawl covering him while Seher was beside him.

Mahid: I still remember our moments seeing the beautiful moon years back. When we celebrated my award.

Seher: Those days...the most beautiful moments...we could have created more...but I messed up.

Seher got teary-eyed hearing that. Mahid wiped her tears.

Mahid: You know that it hurts me even more when I see you in tears...

Seher: I did so much...even after that...

Mahid: It was my fault too. I should have conveyed my feelings better. But I never made you feel that I wasn't doing this, not just because of my duties but also because of my love and affection for you.

Seher rested on Mahid's shoulder.

Mahid: Seher, I have a last wish... Please marry me again...

Seher looked at Mahid, teary-eyed.

Seher: Even after so much happened...why do you want me again?! I have hurt you so much. I was a terrible wife. I never gave you happiness.

Mahid: Seher, before you entered my life, I had forgotten about happiness. About how to smile. Remember, during our first party after you topped, you asked me what made me smile. It was you! All the moments I spent with you...Be it you insisting to trust me... messing up your hair and wearing sunglasses acting like a ghost...making me eat chillies and joking around...and whatnot...(smiles)

Seher: Still, I don't deserve your love. I never trusted you the way I should have.

Mahid: I know you trusted me, Seher. You just had doubts because you didn't believe in yourself. I believed you more than you did. You wanted to give up being a doctor at one point, but I know you will do it and see, now you are a successful, someone our Maher can look up to.

Seher smiled.

Mahid: Seher, please fulfil my last wish. Before I die...

Seher: (places finger on his lip) Mahid, firstly, stop with your last wish rant! What last wish, huh?! There will be many more wishes of yours I will fulfill just wait and watch!

Mahid: Firstly, will you marry me again?

Seher nods.

Seher: Why won't I?! You are the love of my life.

Mahid and Seher hugged each other.

The next day,

They had a simple ceremony with their loved ones. Tahir and Dr Fareed were the witnesses. Kausar, Amaal, Husna and Maher were there too. Insha was there too with her daughter.

Amaal: Lucky boy, you are going to see your parents, Nikkah 2.0

Maher: My Ammi and Abbu are unique after all.

Everyone chuckles hearing this.

Sheikh: Seher Kausar Baig, do you accept your Nikkah with Mahid Niyazi, son of Adnan Niyazi?

Seher: Qubool Hai...Qubool Hai...Qubool Hai...

Sheikh: Mahid Adnan Niyazi, do you accept your Nikkah with Seher Kausar Baig, daughter of Parvez Baig?

Mahid: Qubool Hai... Qubool Hai... Qubool Hai...

They smiled, looking at each other as their marriage vows were renewed. This time, it was of genuine consent and love. Everyone was happy for them.

Mahid was feeling giddy, so Dr Fareed suggested that Mahid get some rest, and he agreed.

Everyone was smiling and talking while Maher was playing with Insha's daughter, Sanam.

Insha: I am sorry, Seher, because of me all these misunderstandings happened....

Seher: It's not your fault, Insha. Can I ask you something? Is Tahir Bhaijaan keeping you happy?!

Insha: More than I can ask for. He is the best husband, for me and best father for Sanam. Just like Mahid is the best husband for you and the best father for Maher.

Seher smiles.

Just then, Tahir comes with a guy,

Tahir: Bhabijaan its something important. This Kaka can help us regarding Mahid.

Seher got hopeful and talked to the guy.

Seher: Yes, Kaka?!

Kaka: I am coming from Mufti Nawab's side. I am his cousin. The thing is, this morning Mufti Nawab passed away.

Seher: Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.

Kaka: A few days back, he found out about Mufti Mahid's health and his need for a liver. Mufti Nawab's health had been in decline for a long time. It seems as if he was aware he was not going to make it. So he told me about it and put in his will that he wanted his liver to be donated to Mufti Mahid as their blood groups matched. Mufti Mahid helped him and his family a lot, so he wanted to pay him back.

Seher: My condolences to him and his family. What Mufti Nawab has done for Mahid, I cannot be more thankful for that. Don't mind, I ask what his time of decease was?!

Kaka: 2 hours ago.

Seher: We need to take Mahid to the hospital right now and get him operated on immediately to get his liver transplant done!

Seher went upstairs to get Mahid up but was shocked to see him unconscious, and his heart beat very low.

She shouted for help, and Dr Fareed came. They quickly took him to the hospital.

Dr Fareed managed to get a liver transplant surgeon, and he operated on Mahid.

In moments, the atmosphere of happiness turned tense and sorrowful as everyone was praying for Mahid.

Seher prayed to Allah to save her Mahid and felt helpless. Despite being a doctor, she wasn't able to do anything to help her Mahid as she wasn't a surgeon. She walked around tensed and would go to the prayer room and pray.

Maher prayed with Tahir for Mahid's well-being.

Soon,

The surgeon came out of the room.

Seher: Doctor, how is Mahid?!

Doctor: The surgery is successful.

Everyone takes a sigh of relief.

Doctor: But we can't say anything at the moment.

Seher: (concerned) What do you mean?

Doctor: Patient's condition wasn't good when he was brought to the hospital. He has already lost lots of blood and is lacking oxygen. But we managed to get blood from the blood bank and got his liver transplanted. But there is a chance it may be too late, as his condition is not good due to other complications.

Seher was shocked, and so was everyone, and they became more upset and tense.

Husna: Ya Allah, please save Mahid. Please show some mercy on that boy!

After some time,

Seher, Maher, Kausar and Husna stayed back.

The surgeon came again to talk with Seher.

Just then, the nurse came rushing.

Nurse: Patient's health is worsening. His heart beat is declining.

The surgeon rushed, and so did Seher. The others followed her too.

Mahid was awake but struggling to breathe and breathing heavily despite the oxygen mask on.

Seher: (crying) Mahid...

Mahid: I am sorry, Seher...I tried to survive...for the sake of you and our son. But looks like it's time to go to Allah!

Husna and Kausar cry seeing this.

Seher nods, no crying, and Maher too cries. Mahid put his hand on Maher's head.

Mahid: Please give all the happiness you can to our Maher. Make him educated. Make him successful. Make him fulfil all his dreams.

Mahid's condition gets worse, and the doctors are trying their best!

Seher: You will live, Mahid! We will raise our Maher together and create more happy memories InshaAllah! We will fulfil his dreams together.

Mahid kisses Seher's forehead and wipes her tears.

Mahid: I wish Seher... but it's time...I love you, Seher...

Just then, the machine shows a flat line, and Mahid isn't responsive anymore, with his eyes closed. Seher looks at him, shocked.

Epilogue

A year later,

Maher is flying the kite on the terrace with the beautiful moon in the sky. Seher is also there, and they are both competing to fly the kite together.

Maher: Ammi, I am going to win! You are losing!

Seher: Jinn Ke Pote, no way you will win!

Seher tries to cut Maher's kite.

Voice: Looks like both of you are terrible kite flyers.

They both looked, and it was Mahid.

Seher: Jinn Ke Bhatije is here also to help his son!

Mahid goes to help Maher, and they are about to cut Seher's kite, but Mahid purposely loses.

Maher: What have you done, Abbu?! I was winning!

Maher gets annoyed and takes his kite.

Maher: I will go and play with Sanam. You always cheat. You purposely lost for Ammi! Not fair!

Maher goes annoyed, and Mahid chuckles.

Seher: What was the need to annoy the little boy?!

Maher: I know you will bother me and lecture me the whole night if Maher had won, given you were purposely giving your half effort as you don't want your son to lose, but also don't want to lose yourself. This is how Kurafati you are.

Seher chuckles.

They look at the beautiful moon. Seher rests on Mahid's shoulder.

Mahid: Happy Anniversary, Seher...

Seher: Happy Anniversary, Mahid...

They smiled.

Seher: Mahid...you know... exactly a year ago, I thought I lost you...forever...even the machine showed the flat line...and then you came back after 10 minutes! I will always thank Allah for this miracle.

Mahid recalls the day he 'died'.

Mahid looked around. It was cloudy and white. Was he finally there? The heaven? Jannah?

As he was about to walk in, he saw a familiar face. His Ammi.

Mahid: Ammi...

Gazala: My dear son...

Mahid hugs his mother.

Mahid: Let's go, Ammi. Finally, I can spend time with you forever!

Mahid was about to go through the gates, but Gazala stopped him.

Mahid: What happened, Ammi?!

Gazala: It's not your time yet, Mahid.

Mahid: What do you mean?

Gazala: Look at your wife and son. They are crying so much. You and dear Seher have faced a lot. You both faced pain most of the time in your lives, but your companionship with each other gave you happiness. There are always tests from the Almighty, so sometimes things can be painful. But those beautiful moments will always be there for you to cherish and motivate you...you learn to appreciate them more...

Mahid listens to his mother.

Gazala: You have many more beautiful memories to create with Seher and Maher. Go. Go back there!

Mahid: But you...

Gazala: Mahid...heaven is eternal and forever. And the best thing one can ever get in the afterlife. But currently, you need to be in the world for a longer time. Life is a balance of happiness and sadness. Your life is not balanced yet.

Mahid: Ammi...

Gazala: Go, Mahid. I love you, my Shehzada. But your wife and son need you more currently.

Mahid cried emotionally seeing his Ammi, and she kissed his forehead.

Gazala: Always keep them happy. Live the life with Seher and Maher - the life your Abbu and I wanted to live with you.

Mahid nods.

He went away as his Ammi vanished, and the heartbeat machine started to show some small highs on the lines.

Seher, who was crying, got some hope as her CPR and chest compressions succeded to resurrect her love!

They both get out of the flashback.

Seher: Every day, every prayer, I thank Allah for giving you back to me that day...

Seher is teary-eyed.

Mahid: It was Ammi's blessings too! And your medical skills, too!

Mahid wiped Seher's tears as he couldn't see his dear wife like that.

Mahid: My dear Malika-e-Kurafati...you have shed a lot of tears. Now let's enjoy life as you taught me...Zindagi Khubsoorat Hai...

Seher: It sounds more pleasant when you say it, Mahid.

Mahid: I cannot wait to create more beautiful memories with you, our Maher and our mini Shehzadi-e-Kurafati (carressing her stomach)

Seher: How do you know it will be a girl? It can be a boy too?! My three Mustandes and I.

Mahid: I know for sure it will be a girl. I saw a dream recently. I was playing with a girl who was your mini version. She had your eyes, your hair and your smile. I know it's my Shehzadi-e-Kurafati coming soon.

Seher: Let's see. Will it be my chota Jinn or your mini Kurafati...

Seher hugs Mahid, and he smiles.

Maher: I want to join the hug, too. I want to join you both and my little sister.

Mahid: (whispering) See, even our Maher knows....

The family shares a sweet hug.

The end.

Originally posted by: JustRandomGirl

In this TS, MaHer got divorced differently. Seher was around 24, and Mahid was 30 when they got divorced. It was because Seher always felt her feelings and love for Mahid were one-sided, and he deserved better for how much he supported her in her dream to become a doctor.

6 years later,

(So Seher is now 30 and Mahid is 36. I imagined Rishu as Seher here)

Mahid looked at the moon helplessly. His eyes conveyed sorrow and loneliness. He was living for the sake of it. Life didn't hold much value to him.

"It's been 6 years. 6 years since that day when you confessed your feelings to me, but also handed me the divorce papers. You did not even give me a second to be relieved and enjoy the fact that what you had for me is exactly what I have for you! Love... Not just love, you meant the life for me. If only I had pinned you to the wall and forced you to listen to what was in my heart, but the words just couldn't reach my mouth. I wish...but anyways...all the beautiful memories you gave me, for those thank you!"

Mahid's mind subconsiously travelled to all the beautiful memories of him and Seher. Their time at Adamganj... How she expanded her arms and shouted Zindagi Khubsurat Hai. Played with the flowers as bright as her face and smile. Then how she carrassed his face calm him for his breakdown "Hum Haqeeqat Hai" and hugged him tight. And then on the Eid, on the terrace, when she told him that the moon is nothing in front of him. And how she always makes him smile and laugh with her crazy antics and impresses him with her intelligence and maturity.

Mahid: (in his mind) Seher, whenever I see the moon, I always think of you. Your name is Seher, meaning the dawn, but as you left my life engulfed in darkness. Perhaps this is how life is. It begins with the sun and ends with the moon. I am just counting days for the night to be over. Just that it seems like I won't get to see the daylight again.

Mahid recalls their moment that day. It was their 2nd trip to Adamganj. However, this time Mahid went there for work. He was the renowned Mufti, and he came to give his speech as he was looked up to! He was respected with honour and even given a special award for being the most impactful Mufti who made a change in society!

Seher held his arm and took him upstairs to the terrace.

Mahid: What are you doing, Seher? Where are you taking me to?!

Seher: Just wait and watch, Mahid!

Seher happily brought her upstairs, and Mahid was surprised.

Seher: Tada!

Mahid saw there was a tent being setup and it had lights. And there was a basket placed with Sheermal Nihari, juice, snacks and fruits.

Mahid: What is this, Seher?!

Seher: To celebrate your success! You have thrown a party for me when I topped my boards, and then when I completed my MBBS. Now this is for you, Mahid, after all, you are awarded the most influential Mufti.

Mahid: Seher its my duty, what's there to celebrate?

Seher: Don't be so boring, Mahid! Come, let's enjoy. I have cooked your favourite Sheermal Nihari with difficulty! You can't let it go to waste!

Seher and Mahid sat down, and they had Sheermal Nihari. Seher was smiling very brightly, and Mahid was lost in her. How happy she was. She was happier with his success than he himself was. This is how his Seher is.

After eating and finishing the Nihari, Seher felt she would have a food coma, so she lay down.

Mahid: (worried) What happened, Seher?! Are you okay?!

Seher pulled Mahid's arm and made him lie down too!

Mahid: What are you doing? My kurta will get dirty!

Seher: Leave your Kurta. (points at the moon) Look at the beautiful moon!

Mahid looked at the full moon! It was gleaming more than usual. It was indeed a very beautiful view. They both were silent for some time as they looked at the moon.

Mahid: I have never seen such a beautiful sight before. MashaAllah! You are right, life is indeed beautiful, but I was too arrogant to see it all these years. I made my heart like a stone and never let happiness come to me. But after you came into my life, you changed my perspective. I hope I will be a better person InshaAllah and not hurt my close ones like my Ammi, Dada Huzur, Tahir, you...

Seher: (smiling) I am glad I am in your list. At least I hold some value for you.

Mahid: We are a great team together.

Seher: That we are! No one can defeat #MaHer.

Mahid: (getting jealous) Maher? Now, who is he?

Seher laughs.

Seher: Mahid, it is the combination of the initials of our names. Ma from Mahid and Her from Seher. MaHer.

Mahid starts laughing.

Mahid: Only you can come up with such things, Seher!

Seher laughs too!

Seher: You should laugh more often. It suits you. It will lighten your heart, too. You are too harsh sometimes.

Mahid: To be honest, I hope Allah will make my heart softer, and I will become even less harsh. I even feel I am too harsh sometimes. My inability to express myself well has always caused problems. I wish I understood what my Ammi always wanted. But I wasted my 15 years thinking she ruined everything. I am sorry, Ammi...

Mahid was getting emotional.

Seher: You know, Mahid, I have seen more beautiful things than the moon!

Mahid: (looking at Seher) Is it?! What is it?!

Just then, Seher placed his hand on his heart.

Seher: Your heart, Mahid.

Mahid was surprised.

Seher: Remember when I was getting panic attacks when my Ammi went missing, then you calmed me down...just like this...

Seher: And you were right, Ammi was alright and came back home safely...

Mahid looked at Seher.

Seher: You were always there at my worst times. When the whole society was against me, even my own family, you supported me. You were always there for me. You saw the real me. You fulfilled all my dreams. I am Dr Seher because of you. What else is even left?!

You are such a beautiful-hearted person, Mahid. How do you do so much?! You know, even this moon looks nothing in front of you.

Mahid and Seher stared at each other as Mahid moved his hand and held hers. She looked at him admiringly.

Mahid: Seher...

Seher: What is it?

Mahid: Thank you for coming into my life!

Seher: I know this is how I am!

Seher smiles, and Mahid smiles too at her cuteness.

Mahid noticed there was some Nihari gravy below her lips. He gestured to her, and she tried to wipe it, but couldn't.

Mahid helped her as he held her dupatta and helped her wipe it. They looked at each other.

Then they came close as they placed their lips on each other.

End of flashback.

Mahid opened his eyes, and it was the dawn. It was early morning, only the sky, not his life. He looked around, confused and yawning. He was in the most beautiful place - Kashmir, but it barely mattered to him.

A guy comes to him.

Guy: You had fallen asleep here, Miyaan. You were so deep in sleep that I couldn't bother you.

Mahid looked around and saw the outdoor eatery where he had been sitting yesterday, but it was morning instead.

Guy: Do you want food, Miyaan? I will get it for you.

Mahid: Just get me whatever works for you.

Guy: We have Sheermal Nihari! Our special! Let us bring that!

Before Mahid could say anything, he left. Mahid recalled that after Seher left, he never had Sheermal Nihari. He didn't care what he was eating as long as it was food. Everything tasted similar to him after she was gone.

The guy came back quickly and placed the Sheermal Nihari on his table. Mahid started eating it.

As he was eating, he heard a voice

"Excuse me, Uncle, you are eating my Sheermal Nihari!"

Mahid looked and found a small figure. It was a small boy wearing a Kurta similar to his, having a similar hairstyle to his and having his hands folded behind him. It was his mini version. Mahid looked at the little boy, confused.

Boy: Uncle, I came here, and you were sleeping. I didn't want to bother you, so I sat and got my Sheermal Nihari ordered. Then I went to wash my hands, but was playing with the goat, and then I washed my hands again. I came back and saw you are eating my Sheermal Nihari! Not fair!

Mahid: Well, I was served this Sheermal Nihari. Why will I eat yours?!

Boy: Who knows?!

Mahid: (continues eating) They will get yours soon.

Boy: No, you took mine!

Mahid: (annoyed) But I was here first! Go and bother someone else!

Boy: I am not leaving till I get my Sheermal Nihari.

Shopkeeper: What happened?!

Boy: This uncle took my Sheermal Nihari.

Shopkeeper: Dear boy, it is his! I got yours too, but you weren't there, and I know you like it hot and fresh, so I waited for you to be back! Let me bring it right now!

The shopkeeper brings the Sheermal Nihari, and the boy looks at him with embarrassment. But he doesn't want to say sorry.

The shopkeeper brings his Sheermal Nihari. And he eats fast.

Mahid: (in his mind) What a short-tempered kid!

Mahid: (coughs) What are you supposed to say?

Boy: What will I say?!

Mahid: Your Ammi didn't teach you?!

Boy: Uncle, don't you dare say anything against my Ammi. My Ammi is the best in the world!

Mahid was talking, and just then a piece of the meat choked him. He starts coughing, and coughing more. The boy gets surprised and rushes to him. He rubs his back, slaps his back and makes him drink water.

Mahid is better now.

Mahid: Thank you for helping me. You are a little boy, how do you know all these?!

Boy: My Ammi taught me. She told me that who knows, a stranger may need my help one day! She is a doctor after all!

Mahid: Your Ammi is a doctor?

Boy: She is not just the best Ammi but the best doctor too!

Mahid recalls Seher when she dons the doctor coat on her first day of work. This brings a tear to his eyes.

Mahid: My wife was a doctor too!

Boy: Is it? Where is Aunty? I don't see her?!

Mahid: I don't know... I tried finding her in every corner of the country, but I just couldn't...I failed...Allah knows where she is and how she is doing?! I just hope she is happy wherever she is.

Mahid breaks down, and the boy really feels bad. He takes Mahid's hand and places it on his heart. Mahid recalls how Seher used to do the same, too.

Boy: Whenever you feel down, just feel your heartbeat. It helps. My Ammi taught me.

Mahid: What is your name, dear?

Boy: Maher.

Mahid's eyes widen, hearing this. A boy around 6 who is a carbon copy of him but is witty like Seher. Loves sheermal nihari. His mom is a doctor. Placing hands on the heart. And his name is Maher, the joint initials of his and Seher's names.

Just then, the boy smiles happily.

Boy: Here is my dear Ammi!

Maher rushed to his Ammi happily, and Mahid looked. He was right. It was her! Seher...

Seher hugged the boy happily and kissed his forehead, smiling.

Seher: My dear Shehzada!

Maher: Ammi, you know I helped an uncle today. He was choking on his Sheermal Nihari, and then I did what you taught me!

Seher: I know my son is very brave!

Maher holds Seher's hand and brings her.

Maher: Let me introduce you to the uncle.

Seher got shocked and gasped as she saw him. Mahid! Her first love. But one-sided. The man who did so much for her. The father of her child.

They looked at each other as the world froze around them.

He was looking for her just to see her face for once. To see that she was doing okay. And now, finally, that moment was here. But along with that, he got the biggest shock of his life! His son...Their son...

He had questions to ask a lot of them... Why?!

She had answers she didn't want to give. They looked at each other, what they yearned for... for years...but everything was different now....

End of Part 1.

Loved each and every bit of it 🥰🥰❤❤❤🥰🥰can't express in words how beautiful it is ❤❤❤

Thank you so much jo ❤❤❤❤it was indeed a beautiful piece of work I loved it

There was a roller coaster ride of emotions but all well ends well

How beautifully you have written wish writers also did something like that

Bring more 🥰🥰🥰🥰