Winning her heart-Complete story

Breaking her heart

As Masooma finally returned home alongside Rumaisa and Rafik, her gaze swept the house, her heart filled with a peculiar blend of emotions. The unfamiliar surroundings evoked a sense of nervousness, but there was also an inexplicable excitement bubbling within her. Her heart skipped a beat as she thought about Hadi, the man who had saved her from her uncle's clutches and had married her at his mother's insistence.

When she learned that Hadi was pursuing his education in a different state, a wave of melancholy washed over her. His absence left a void in her heart. Rumaisa, sensing her daughter-in-law's sadness, continued to talk about Hadi, painting a picture of him as her knight in shining armor. Masooma listened intently, her heart yearning to hear more about the man who had become her husband.

As the days turned into weeks, Masooma impatiently awaited Hadi's arrival. She eagerly anticipated the moment when she would finally meet him, the man who had unknowingly captured her heart. Rumaisa, meanwhile, undertook a deep cleaning of the house, preparing for her son's return. Masooma joined in to help, but her anticipation reached its peak when Rumaisa cleaned Hadi's room. Whenever Masooma entered his room, her heart swelled with joy. She imagined Hadi in his room, studying, sleeping, or simply relaxing. She longed to know more about his life, his dreams, and his aspirations.

The days leading up to Hadi's arrival were a blur of anticipation and excitement for Masooma. She spent countless hours daydreaming about their first meeting, wondering how he would react to her. Would he recognize her? Would he be as handsome as Rumaisa had described him? Her heart pounded in her chest as she imagined their eyes meeting and the spark of connection igniting between them.

She meticulously cleaned every nook and cranny of his room, washed his clothes with extra care, and even ironed them with precision. Sometimes, she would gently open his perfume bottle and let its fragrance envelop her, allowing herself to imagine him standing beside her. Or she'd try to catch a whiff of his scent that lingered on his clothes, cherishing the lingering connection. In the quiet of the night, she would secretly press his shirt against her chest, the fabric soft against her skin, holding it close as she drifted off to sleep.

Rumaisa wasn't oblivious to Masooma's actions. In fact, she encouraged them, understanding the young girl's unspoken feelings. She saw the longing in Masooma's eyes, the way her gaze lingered on Hadi's belongings, and the way she seemed to cherish every moment in his room. She knew that Masooma's heart held a deep affection for Hadi, evident in her every gesture.

Gradually, Masooma settled into her new life in the USA. She enrolled in a local college, diligently pursuing her education while fervently waiting for Hadi's return during vacations. However, Hadi rarely visited home during holidays. He often traveled to different countries with his friends, immersing himself in new cultures and experiences.

As time passed, Masooma's feelings for Hadi deepened. She carried his image in her heart, his face etched in her mind.

The wait for Masooma finally came to an end. With a few days left before Hadi's vacation ended, he decided to pay a surprise visit to his home in the USA after touring London. He had been distant from his parents for a while due to his busy schedule, but now he felt the longing to see them again.

He made up his mind to surprise his parents without revealing his plans to anyone. As he pulled up to the familiar house, a wave of nostalgia washed over him. He had spent many happy years here, and he couldn't wait to see his parents again.

When the doorbell rang, Masooma hurried to open it. At that moment, she was expecting her father, Rafik, to return home. She often opened the door to welcome him, and he always handed her a bunch of chocolates. Masooma had become familiar with Rafik and Rumaisa, and she had brought joy and laughter into their lives.

As she opened the door, she froze in her tracks.Before she stood the prince of her dreams, tall, handsome, and with a kind smile. For a moment, it felt unreal; then her heart started pounding with excitement. Her eyes lowered with shyness, and in that unfamiliar moment, Hadi cast a glance her way before entering the house. Rumaisa had already told him that she had brought Masooma to the USA with her, and Hadi seemed unaffected by this revelation. Both Rumaisa and Rafik were overjoyed to see Hadi, and they welcomed him with open arms. That day, they talked late into the night, catching up on all that had happened in their lives. Rumaisa had prepared Hadi's favorite meal with her own hands, and they all enjoyed a delicious dinner together.

Due to shyness and the desire not to disturb Hadi's family reunion, Masooma rarely appeared in front of him. Days went by, and Hadi seemingly ignored Masooma as if she didn't exist. Even though it didn't bother Masooma, who considered it to be a part of Hadi's personality, Rumaisa had noticed this behavior. She decided to address the situation and speak to Hadi.

When she went to his room, he was busy doing something on the laptop.

"So, what have you thought about Masooma, Hadi?" Rumaisa asked, her voice laced with concern.

"What's there to think about her?" Hadi replied, his eyes still fixed on his laptop screen, his tone dismissive.

Rumaisa's heart sank. She had hoped that Hadi would show some interest in Masooma, but his indifference was disheartening. "What do you mean? She is your wife," she said, trying to hide her disappointment. "Take her out; spend time with her. Get to know her better."

Hadi chuckled, a forced sound that echoed in the silence of the room. Taking a sip from his Coke bottle, he said, "Mama, what misunderstanding are you in? Wife? Understanding? I only married her for you to bring her to the USA. I've already planned to divorce her after a few days. Then you can arrange her marriage with someone else."

Rumaisa's eyes widened in disbelief. "What are you saying, Hadi?" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion.

"You said it yourself, mama," Hadi replied, his tone casual and devoid of any remorse. "If I don't like her, I can divorce her."

"Yes, I said that," Rumaisa admitted, her voice catching in her throat. "But what about her? Didn't you like her?"

Hadi scoffed. "What's there to like about her?" he asked, his voice laced with disdain. "There is no sense of dressing, no manners, no way of speaking. Even her appearance isn't pleasing. What can I possibly like about her?"

Rumaisa's heart ached for Masooma. She knew that her daughter-in-law was far from perfect, but she didn't deserve to be treated with such disrespect. "I want a beautiful and sophisticated girl, not someone like her," Hadi continued, his voice rising in frustration. "I wouldn't even make her my wife if I were dying. If you want, I can divorce her right now."

And with his words, the sound of glass shattering filled the atmosphere. Rumaisa, shocked by her son's words, looked towards the door as she heard the sound. Masooma stood there, her face pale and her eyes filled with tears. Someone had clenched her heart into a fist. Masooma, who had come to give Hadi the glass of milk as Rumaisa had instructed, heard his words. She felt like she was melting away upon hearing them. And when she heard the word "divorce," she involuntarily dropped the glass she was holding, and it shattered on the ground, maybe mirroring her being. She silently started picking up the shattered glass. Rumaisa, who had been listening to her son's words, went to her and tried to stop her from cleaning it. She didn't want her dear daughter's hands to get hurt by the glass. But Masooma didn't listen and continued to clean the glass. She continued as if she were collecting the shattered pieces of herself. Both Rumaisa and Masooma had their eyes fixed on the ground. Both were avoiding each other's gaze. Both had tears in their eyes.

Hadi, being careless, locked the door. In the later days, Rumaisa didn't talk to him, and Masooma became quiet. Rafik sensed the tension, but there was nothing he could do.

Hadi left, and with the passing days, everything became fine. Years passed.