HER PSYCHOTIC HUSBAND

Chapter#5 - Truth Revealed

Let your past make you better, not bitter❤❤

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Rikza's POV :

I asked Abi to postpone the plan to which she denied abruptly.

"Naah! For your kind info, mommy gona stay here. Only we are going out for shopping and you don't need to worry actually because I'll buy MY DRESSES ONLY, okay?

Ahh!! I wanna make an excuse to go home because I don't feel like going out and having fun since tomorrow is daddy's death anniversary..

IT'S BEEN A year since daddy left us alone in this world.

"Hello girl, where are you? Stop dreaming and come out of your dreamland" Abi said glaring in my eyes trying to scare me.

Abi and her acts, huh!

"Are you okay Riku?"muffin asked me looking concerned about Me.

I smiled at her. Like seriously HOW this girl comes to know that I'm feeling sad,even though I didn't show it.May be she knows myself more than ME.

The saying "A friend is the one who knows you more than you know yourself" correctly fits for her, my sweet muffin.

"Yup muffin, I'm doing great ya know"I really was feeling great,to have her.I smiled,this time, a true one from my heart.

We had lunch and then headed to the Mall named HUSSAINS, the biggest mall of the city. It then clicked to my dumb mind that, they (Abi's family) own this huge property. Cool!

Firstly, we entered into designer boutique for buying dresses for Abi, Alhamdulillah, finally she selected a dress, after an hour. She selected a creamy beige coloured heavy lehanga with it's top and delicate dupatta.Then,one by one,she selected the dresses for each occasion and I must say that She has a great choice. We then headed to the accessories store,bought everything she needed (matching studs, sandals,etc)

"Hey guys, I just wanted to wear an yellow attire for mehandi and you guys will wear the same, I mean, we'll be wearing the same dresses, okay? And no one has the rights to say NO, now let's GO" Abi ordered as usual. Totally Aware of her nature, always bossy. I rolled my eyes at her commands.

We headed to a shop there and bought similar dresses for each of the same colour. We were carrying shopping bags and felt tired, so Muffin suggested that why don't we drop our bags in the car to which Abi gave an idea which got me irritated for some odd reason.

"Yeah great idea muffu but I think the driver will not be available right now because I guess mom needed the car. Actually Daadu is not feeling well, so she might be needing the car in case of any emergency. Hence,I asked the driver to go home & I'll give him a call when we finish our shopping session".

Abi started blabbering and all this time I was checking out this huge mall with amazement, woah!

Yet again,the chatter- box Abi continued,

"Hey,why don't we just drop our bags in Bhai's office? It will take just a few minutes to reach there. This is not really happening. Gosh!

Idiot Muffin approved of her idea by showing her 32 teeths which boiled my blood in anger. I just hate this girl.

I was really in no mood of going to HIS office.

Abi asked me to order the food in the canteen here till the time they arrive back and I agreed to her demand happily. May be she felt my ignorance or whatever, well I actually don't care

"Feel comfortable here". Abi smiled as they bade their byes. I enter into the Star bucks where I saw a familiar girl with a guy. I tried to recognize the girl when realization hit me hard that the girl was none other than Abi's sister in law. My eyes went wide as I stared at her unbelievably.

"Oww" I pinched myself to confirm that I wasn't dreaming.

"What's her name man?" I asked to no one in particular.

"Whatever her name might be, but I'm sure she is Akdoo's Fiance. I was baffled to see her with a guy. I couldn't believe my eyes but sadly I endured the reality.

I sat on a chair which was exactly behind their table. I mean she could not see me as her back was facing mines. I was in a state of shock by hearing their conversation. I couldn't fathom on how to solve this issue when Muffin's mobile beeped. It showed "Aabiya calling" to which I answered the call.

"Hello Riku, Bhai said that he'll be going Home now so HE said us to come along. Will you be okay with it?

"Yeah, Kay" I told her not even listening what she just said. I was out of my mind right then. I felt really pity for Akdoo for god knows why. We drove to home all the way silent.

I informed Abi that I'll be going to our home now and made my way when muffin too came along. Indeed It was a very confusing day for me. I fell on the couch relaxing my mind to freed from all the tension to be carried away. While doing so, I tried to get some relief by closing my eyes when a voice erupted.

Abi came running to me and broke down the reason for her emergency landing.

"Riku, Daadu asked you and your mom to meet him right now, please!!She was like begging me and it made me nervous.

"Mm,okay, wait a sec, I will call her"

I gave the information to mommy and she too got nervous in a moment of time and then we get along with Abi on her way to her home. We dragging Muffin alongside.

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Aabiya's POV:

"Saahil, keep these bags in ma room"I handed the shopping bags to him and went to greet daadu.

"Assalamu Alaikum daadu"I hugged him.

"Aww mera beta, he pecked a soft kiss on my head and asked,

"Someone had a lots of fun itseems, haan?"

"Yup, I replied when Bhai came and greeted him.

"Daadu, Are you okay? Why you didn't informed me about your tablets earlier?"

Actually bhai is very possessive about him,so it was quite obvious of him to over react.

"Arey, I am perfectly fine,okay" Daadu laughed.

"Beta, where are your friends? He asked.

"Daadu, Actually it's Riku's dad's death anniversary, so they left.

"What? Whose dad and What's his name?" Daadu got a little shocked from my info.

"Rikza's Dad Daadu, Junaid Hashim. He is no more, he expired last year" I explained briefly.

Hearing my details, he was totally stunned and shocked. Sadness could be clearly seen from his face. His wrinkles plopped up in pure distress as if he could not bear the pain and he'll cry anytime now. I was really scared right then.

Daadu started crying silently when bhai held him and asked his whereabouts, totally concerned for him.

"Call her and her mom, please" Daadu begged with tears in his eyes.

"Gooo and call them, run" Bhai ordered. I ran to her house and begged her to come with me Alhamdulillah, they both accepted to come.

I know Rikza was nervous. She will be when I myself was at the verge of breaking down.

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Normal POV:

They entered Daadu's room with nervousness & doubts in their hearts.

"Assalamualaikum".

Rikza greeted him with a very low voice. Her mother greeted Abi's mom and stood beside her daughter. Everyone in the household made their presence in Daadu's room, according to his command.

"Waalaikum salam beta,come here" He motioned her to sit next to him. She was feeling helpless, nervous uncomfortable and what not. She took slow steps towards him when Ayaan shifted from his seat and sat on the couch opposite to them.

Daadu stated "What I am going to say will surely hurt you,but. He took a deep breath as if gathering courage to speak.

"Will you forgive me?"

Rikza became speechless and then slowly nodded her head in confusion when Daadu continued.

"Beta, firstly I'm going to introduce myself to you". Tears started to fill his eyes but he didn't stopped it.

There was a pin drop silence in the room. Only Daadu's voice echoed in the entire room. Everyone in the room were curious to know what he was about to say.

"I'm your paternal grandfather beta" Daadu bombarded them with the information they could least dream of.

"What?" Rikza got confused as she corrected herself by justifying the truth.

"My grandfather died and I'm sorry, you have mistaken someone as me"

"I am not mistaken child, Junaid is my son. I gave him to my best friend Hashim because her wife could not get conceived due to some certain issues.

I myself kept his name as Junaid.He bombarded upon everyone. Daadu lifted his head and started to speak looking at his son (Ayaan's father).

"Jawed, I apologize to you for separating you from your twin brother" Daadu blasted upon everyone.

With wide-eyes,everyone started to stare at Daadu, as if asking him,

"Is there something left to shock us?"

"May I have some water?" Daadu asked.

After drinking some water, he started to elaborate his hidden past, sensing their confusion.

"After a month from our marriage, your Daadi (grandma) gave the good news of her pregnancy. We were so happy about our first child.I was a normal employee,I took a part-time job to earn money for our family. Hashim congratulated me for my biggest happiness. Finally the day came,when she got admitted in the hospital.The nurse came and gave me the good news of twins".

"My happiness could not be expressed in words. But, my happiness vanished when the nurse bombard on me about the death of my love, my wife". Daadu was crying,including everyone there.

"Hashim was the only one who stayed by my side all the time and helped me to live a normal life. Then It was quite tough for me to manage both business and children so He suggested me to stay at his residence".

"In this case, I'll not be worried about them, since his wife will be looking after my kids. A year passed and I decided to go back to my home,but Junaid was so attached to her that he denied to come with me,unlike Jawed who was so excited to come with me".

"I later came to know that Junaid thinks Hashim as his father and his wife as his mother. Unfortunately, I've to leave him with them since I don't wanna separate him from his family".

"One day I went to my bestie's home in love for my kid only to be fined it locked. His neighbors informed me about his transfer to some other city".

"I tried to contact her, but all in vain. I'm really sorry beta" Daadu begged while holding her hands in his.

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Rikza's POV:

After hearing the truth, I just couldn't stop myself from crying.

"I forgive you Daadu, I really do"

I cried kneeling my head in his hands which was kept above mine.

To say I was not shocked would be an understatement as I was far more than shocked when I heard the truth from Daadu. At first I barely believed it, but then the tears in his eyes and the way he apologized for what he did long back made Me believe his words.

His face was again enrolled with fresh tears when he spoke about Daddy.

The guilt in his eyes and the way he cried holding my hand begging for forgiveness was just so devastating. I just could not control my tears anymore and let it flow down freely.

Daadu seemed to be relieved by then. Finally, After blurting out every thing, the past which was like a burden to him, he seemed content.

Mommy looked at me when Daadu begged regarding the funeral ceremony to be held at his home.

I nodded in approval observing the plea in his eyes. After all he could do the least to his son who is no more.

Daddu thanked us for approving him to do what he wished for.

The atmosphere around us was quite gloomy and inorder to cheer everyone,Abi squealed in delight and hugged me.

"Sissy" She engulfed me in a bear hug. She then cupped my face as she and kissed my cheek.

I struggled to let go of her grip from my cheek and her so-called kiss since I was feeling awkward, when she commented,

"Don't worry Riku, I am straight"

I kicked her feet in response whilst she stumbled back groaning.

"Ouch, That hurts girl".

Everyone laughed at her reaction. She sent me a glare to which I pouted like a baby and winked at her while all she could do was to roll her eyes. Such a crazy fella she is.

Aunty hugged Mommy and then came to me. She pecked a kiss on my forehead and embraced in a warm hug as she whispered,

"Welcome to our family".

I graced with a warm smile in response to which she returned it with a similar one. They later asked us to stay there while we kindly refused.

Abi compelled me to stay with her but I denied since I really needed Mommy by my side and vice versa as she too needs her daughter by her side, especially on this drastic night.

I wanna be there for her to console her and assure her that I'll always be there for her.

Abi understood and let me go after all she was not so immature.

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Daaniyal's POV:

I'm on my way to airport, since it's time to go back to my native place.

I am super excited to meet my family after a long time.

My flight will departure any minute now. I buckled up my seat as recited the invocation which was to be read while traveling.

Subhaan al-lazi Saqh-qara lanaa Haaza wa-maa kun-na lahu muqhri-neena wa-inna ila-rabb-bina la-mun qhali-boon.

(supplication for a traveler)

Translation :

"Glory to Him who has brought this[vehicle] under our control, though we were unable to control it[ourselves],and indeed,to Our Lord we will surely return❤

I reached my home only to find that none was there except Haya.

Actually I was planning to give a surprise, but sadly it all went in vain.

Then I came to know that it's Uncle's death anniversary today. GOSH! How could I just forget that?

How will I face billi, I mean Rikza?

C'MON she is my sister and I'm always used to her annoyingly crazy nature whilst now I am stuck in a complete opposite situation right now. I really can't stand her crying man. Ugh!

I finally gathered courage to meet her and console her to be that same old Rikza who used to be brave enough to tackle everything that comes her way. Although I know it's too difficult.

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Aabiya's POV:

It was indeed a very difficult task to handle Riku and her mom. Daddu informed our relatives and they joined here to give their share of condolences.

Some were glad to hear about our relationship and wholeheartedly accepted them while some were passing comments which were just ridiculous. I hope you know how these women are.

We were reciting quran, excluding ME because I am on my monthly cycle when I felt someone was standing at the door. I lifted my gaze upwards and saw the most beautiful creature of the universe.

He is handsome not beautiful! My mind retorted.

Yeah whatever. I scolded my mind to shut up.

His eyes was searching for someone and in an instant, his orbs sticked somewhere behind my back. I tilted my head to it's direction where saw Riku. I think he is related to her maybe.

I tapped her shoulder to get her attention as she was busy reciting quran. She said "Sadaq Allah" and closed it.

I just moved my gaze towards him again and taking it as a clue, she followed my gaze and her eyes darkened. I can feel her eyes tearing up. She got up in an instance, she ran to him jolting up in a speed of 100volts. The next second, what I just saw left me startled. She just hugged him.

A current of hurt passed through my veins when I looked at them in utter discomfort. Why was I feeling uneasy? Was I jealous? NOO I'm NOT!!

I stared at them in a complete shock.

Actually I'm not used to it.

I mean, I thought Riku was quite allergic to boys and here she was hugging a guy in public. That was unbelievable.

I was continually gawking at him and unfortunately he caught me red handed. He c****d his perfect brows and Oh MY GOD, I just felt embarrassed at the moment.

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Normal POV:

As soon as Rikza's eyes met Daaniyal, she couldn't stop herself from sobbing. She left the spot and ran to him abruptly. She got carried away with the emotions that she didn't find herself embracing him unconditionally.

Daaniyal who was not expecting this got really confused as to how to deal with her.

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Somewhere in the streets of Meena Bazaar, there stood a girl near the famous pani-poori stall waiting for her chance to grab the plate from the bartender.

She was fully enjoying with that guy,teasing him and laughing at his comments.

Her eyes glistened with happiness. Her face looking bright with the artificial make-up.

Finally,she snatched the plate with the delicious pani-poori from the bartender and filled her mouth with it.The guy who stood beside her tried to grab it but she was quick in hiding it behind her back.

Later she handed him the plate and smiled warmly.Both were having fun, completely unaware of the fact that someone was spying on them.

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Rikza's POV:

I'm currently sitting in the car, with furious Daadu sitting at the front and Abi beside me. She was silent unusually which indicated that she was hell nervous.

"Did I made a mistake by telling the truth? I was totally unaware of the consequences? Daadu seems to be in extreme rage right now.

What will be the circumstances I might face when Ayaan comes to know that I..."

I shrugged my thoughts away.

I held Abi's hand and ushered her to stay calm. Actually I was calming myself too.

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Flashback to be continued in the next chapter...