Only when the moon is not visible in the sky, it realizes and understands its importance. The importance of the shining moon, but the sky can do nothing about it, if its the time of the new moon.

It has been a week since Ruhee moved out of Aayan's house, and it has been one low week for her. Everything around her has seems to have suddenly changed. Yes, she had lived in this house for more days than in Aayan's but, it didn't feel right anymore. She felt different, a good one or a bad one, she had no clue.

She would get up early in the morning and hop into the kitchen to make breakfast, but her mother would already be there. She would help her mother cook, but that's all. She would eat and go off to college. Even at college, one of her happy places, she didn't feel at place. Her friends would talk and make fun of stuff, but Ruhee would just smile or nod her head. Her mind would wonder off.

Aayan would have gone to work without lunch again.

Did Ammi eat well?

She speaks with Sahma over the call atleast once a day. Asking about her health and the atmosphere around, but she never asked about Aayan. She wants to, but the words never come out of her mouth. Her day at college would go gloomy, her friends would try to cheer her up, butit lasts only for a few minutes. She would go home and sit down for lunch, she would have it with her family. Then she would lay on her bed in her room, scrolling down her mobile or staring at the ceiling or fall asleep. She literally felt she had nothing to do.

Did I really spend my days at my home having literally nothing to do?

Her brother would come home around 5:30pm, till then, she would spend her time with her little Sana. Sana had really missed having Ruhee around, so she would take time out of her day to enjoy with her little one. And when her brother comes home, she would wander around him, asking him about work, and his bosses and friends. Ian knew she wanted to ask about a particular boss, but he would wantedly not mension him. What if she feels low on his mension? Then, she would help her mom make dinner, and have with her family. They would all sit and watch television together, before going to bed. She would get up in the morning, and the same routine would repeat.

Yes, she has not once initiated to speak to Aayan. She would take her mobile and hover her finger over Aayan's name in the contact list, but would think of an excuse to not call him, and rest her mobile.

He must be busy.

He might be in a meeting.

What if he is driving?

Maybe he went to bed early today!

He must be tired.

Her weekend was also nothing special. She slept in late, ate her breakfast at 12 noon. Watched television, read some books. Soon, it would be lunch time, she would enjoy her meal with her family. Watch some more television, scroll through her mobile, try to study, note the word try. Call her friends and chit chat. Suddenly, she remembered someone important. So, she dialed their number.

The mobile rang for sometime and after few minutes, the person answered, 'Hey bunny, what's up?' came a cheery voice. Ruhee instantly smiled, 'Hey, Huzayl. Nothing much, just laying around during the weekend. What about you?' Ruhee asks, 'Work darling, work. Running a rising company is not easy.' Huzayl says his voice getting tired. Ruhee smiles at him, 'How is Aayan and Sahma auntie?' Huzayl asks, and Ruhee's smile drops. She becomes instantly sad, 'Ruhee, you there.' Ruhee swallows hard and says, 'I'm here.' but her voice comes out low, 'Hey Ruhee, what's wrong, Bunny? Anything on your mind?' Huzayl asks her worried. Ruhee looks at her finger, that had been drawing circles on the bed spread, 'To tell you the truth,......' Ruhee begins and narrates the entire truth about her marriage with Aayan to Huzayl.

'..... and now, I am back home, but it doesn't feel right for some reason.' Ruhee ends, and waits for Hyzayl's reaction. For a while, the line seemed dead, she thought he must think she had lied to him, but she didn't want to. Finally Huzayl speaks, 'I knew something was odd with you two.' Huzayl jokes. This brought a smile on Ruhee's face, 'But Ruhee...' Huzayl continues, 'What do you want now?' 'I don't know.' Ruhee says to him, in a low voice, 'You know what I admire and like about you the most Ruhee...' Huzayl begins and Ruhee listens attentively, 'That you always listen to your heart and do what it says. You know it is right as along as your heart says so, and not everyone believes in that. But the ones who do, as long as I have seen, are the happiest and right.' Huzayl explains to Ruhee, 'So, do what your heart wants you to, like always.' he ends. Ruhee nods her head, even though Huzayl can't see her, and says, 'Okay.' They talk some more and end the call.

Tomorrow is Monday, so Ruhee sets her bag before dinner. At the dinning table, her entire family is settled and they begin to eat. In the middle of the meal, 'Ruhee, do you want to keep the brouch with you or give it to me?' Her mother asks her. Ruhee looks up from her plate and says, 'No, Ammi. I'll keep it safe.' Sahma had given Ruhee a Ruby brouch in the black leather box, as a farewell gift or as she said it,

'This brouch is like our family heirloom, and I want you to have it. I wanted to gift this to the girl who would come home as Aayan's wife, permanently, but you are more to us than that. I'll just have to give her my wedding bangles, I guess.'

Ruhee tried to give it back to her, but she wouldn't take it, so she just accepted it. The thought of Sahma bought another rush of emotions to Ruhee, 'But honey, that's beetroot.' Ruhee hears her mother say. She looks up to see her father serving himself beetroot. Ruhee was shocked, her father doesn't like beetroot, 'I know.' 'You don't eat beetroot, Abba.' Ruhee says to her father frowning. Her father looks at her and says, 'I didn't like beetroot, but with time, now I do.' he says to her with a smile, but for some reason she didn't feel like he was referring to the beetroot.

Next morning, like the routine, Ruhee went to college. During the break hour, her friends finally decide to talk to her. So, they all turn to face her. Ruhee, who was writing something, she turns to her friends, when she feels their gazes on her, 'What?' she asks them, 'Why have you been the way you have been?' Jian asks her, 'And how have I been?' Ruhee asks her, 'Like someone has said to you that pizza never existed, and all you ate was just a dream.' Aina says, and Ruhee had horror on her face. Aina was on point, the best way to explain Ruhee about situations is by comparing it with her favorite foods, and who doesn't love pizza?

'What?' Ruhee asks, 'You have been so low and lifeless these days, Ruhee. Talk to us, tell us what is bothering you?' Afza asks. Ruhee looks at them for a moment and says, 'Nothing is wrong with me.' 'Yeah, we know, but after that.' Jian says, 'Seriously guys, I am fine.' Ruhee says, 'Do you miss them? Or more like, Aayan?' Aina asks. Ruhee's pen stops moving, and she doesn't reply. All three of her friends look at each other, as if they have found their answers. Afza holds Ruhee's hands and says, 'Ruhee, you are the best when you are happy and cheerful. But this low feeling, it is not just affecting you, but the people around you aswell.' Ruhee doesn't say anything, 'We know you haven't lost it and it is still in there, but you are just denying to accept it.' Afza finishes. Ruhee takes a deep breath and asks her friends, 'What am I denying to feel?' in a low voice, 'I think you know what it is.' Jian says to her, 'And it's okay to accept it, because it will make you happy.' Aina adds. Just then the teacher enters, and the girls sit back straight, giving their attention to her, but Ruhee, was giving her attention to something else.

After the conversation with her friends, Ruhee's emotions and feeling were a turmoil. She would feel happy then sad, sometimes angry and then tearful. But at the end of the day, she came to a conclusion. As soon as the bell rang, indicating the end of the college day, Ruhee grabs her bag and is out of the class. Her friends stare at her weirdly, but she pops her head back in and says, 'I am going to accept it.' with the biggest smile and is gone. Her friends just laugh at her behaviour.

Ruhee runs to the metro and catches an early train. She settles down in her seat, impatient to reach her home. Once her stop arrives, she runs out and towards her house. She climbs up the stairs and rings her door bell urgently. Her mother opens the door, and without removing her shoes, she runs into the house and into her room. She opens her cupboard and pulls out a particular box. She smiles at the box and places it in her bag. She runs out her room and opens the front door to leave, but she halts and looks at her father, who was sitting on the living room sofa, reading a book. Her father looks at her as she says, 'I really like beetroot now, Abba, and I am going to let someone know that.' with the most happy voice and is out the door. Her father smiles at her, and goes back to reading her book.

Ruhee doesn't opt for the metro this time, but catches a running auto. She sits downs and says, 'Sahma Holdings.' the driver nods and drives off.

What are you doing Ruhee?

She reaches the big building soon and walks to the receptionist and says, exasperated, 'Can I meet, Aayan Ibrahim, please?' the receptionist looks up and Ruhee immediately recognizes her. She was the same receptionist she met when she was here last time. The receptionist smiles up at her and asks her, 'Do you have an appointment this time?' the receptionist recognizes her as well. Ruhee gives her a knowing smile and the receptionist says, 'Can't meet with out an appointment, dear?' she goes back to writing, 'Oh please, just this once.' Ruhee pleads. The receptionist shakes her head and says, 'You know, I can't, dear.' Ruhee was about to ask again, but someone calls her, 'Ruhee?'

Why does this feel like a Déjà vu?

Ruhee turns around to not find her brother, but a confused Zubair. He walks up to her and asks, 'What are you doing here?' Ruhee was so relieved to see him, 'Oh Zubair, I need to see Aayan, right now.' Ruhee tells him urgently. Zubair nods his head and says, 'Okay, but what's so urgent?' he asks her, 'Just take me to him, will you?' Ruhee says, again. Zubair nods his head and asks her to follow him. They get in to the elevator and go up, 'So, how have you been?' He asks her, 'Good.' she replies, looking at the changing numbers.

They finally reach the top floor and Zubair takes her to the meeting room, 'Stay in here, I'll bring him to you.' Zubair says and leaves her. Ruhee places her bag on the couch and pulls out the box she had brought with her. She holds the box to her chest and looks around happy. She hears the sudden open of the door and turns around, to find a surprised Aayan standing before her. He looked so tired and gloomy, that Ruhee got worried, but she still smiles at him and says, 'Hi, Aayan.'

I am listening to my heart.