—Ahad's Mansion—
Mumtaz kept pacing back and forth in the hall. She was extremely worried about Ahad. It was morning and he wasn't home yet. 'Where was he? Did he find Umeed? Did he stop by with her somewhere? But then why didn't he call me?' She called multiple times but he didn't answer.
She was getting worried now. She was up all night. 'Was he alright?'
She was busy with herself when she saw Umeed's parents coming out with their luggage. They smiled warmly at her. They still didn't know about Ahad's first marriage to her; for them until now Mumtaz was only Ahad's cousin who had come here to stay for a few days. Ahad didn't want to bother them anymore, nor did he have the courage to confess about his marriage with Mumtaz.
"Uncle aunty, where are you going?" Mumtaz asked them worri
