Assalam o Alaikum and Hello beauties!!!!

How are you all?

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Here I am with another emotional veryyyyyyy longgggggggggg and emotional update sorry no Daima for this one...

So enjoy because it's time for Murad to taste his own medicine...

Grab tissue box because you might need it and please don't hate me,🤧🤧🤧🤧

Next update will be on Monday or Sunday... Depends on my assignments...

You guys said you love the poetry so I add my most favourite ones in this... 😉❤️

Enjoy this one because it's the second last chapter of this beautiful and emotional journey 🤩

Yes it's coming to an end so....

Enjoy the update and Keep loving...

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"میرے آباد ہونے کی دعا وہ کر رہے ہیں آج

جس نے میری تباہی میں خود کو خاک کر ڈالا"

(Mere abaad hone ki dua wo kr rhe hain aj

Jisne meri tabahi main khud ko khak kr dala)

This beautiful piece was written by her and improved by me... Hope you like this one because I think this suits the couple very much....

She is a gem and please check her poetry book for more amazing ones if you like poetry ❤️😍

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He paced his room as he keeps looking at the wall clock. Her words and their meaning keep revolving around his head.

He was suffering from the intensity of her pain and agony that reflected from her eyes as he looked at her.

She ran away from the terrace 3 hours ago, 3 hours, and his heart was still dying inside.

He was thinking about her pain and he knew that she didn't need time and space anymore, she needs comfort, love, care, and promise of a beautiful future.

He saw that it's almost midnight which means that the twin's birthday was going to end and another important day will start.

He remembered that 13 years ago, he got married to her, their fate got bounded to each other on this day.

The day after their 13th birthday and one week after he left his homeland to ran away from his family, his house, and her.

He had planned to confess everything to her at midnight on their 13th nikkah anniversary and the first one which they will celebrate.

But the scene at the terrace ruined his plan of a romantic confession so now he moved toward the door after picking one blood-red rose from his side table that he pluck for her.

He went to her room but didn't found her there, he saw Daima sleeping there so he closed the door and looked around.

"Where is she? It's raining... She should be in her room...,"

He got worried as he looked in the garden but still didn't found anything. He was turning around when he ran into something or someone.

"What the hell Bhai? What are you doing here?"

Murad stutter as he looked at his little brother and tried to hide the rose in his hand.

"I...I came to drink water...,"

"Yeah... And you were going back without it...,"

"What are you doing here mister? And why the investigation? Do you open a crime bureau or something?"

"Don't turn this one on me big brother... I came for Jannat ice-cream... that woman can be demanding and scary when she wanted to be...,"

Murad chuckled at his words as he moved to go back but Umer say something behind his back and looked at him.

"Bhai...,"

"Yeah,"

"What are you hiding behind your back?"

Murad looked shocked at him as he took a step back but Umer quickly moved to block his way.

"Not so fast Mr. Hamdani... Now tell me what are you doing at this time with a rose? Are you recreating Mughal-e-Azam and playing King Akbar?"

Murad rolled his eyes at his brother's stupidness, he stops hiding the rose because he knew that hiding it is useless.

"Haw!!! Bhai... Are you proposing? But I am married... And I am your brother... I am also straight... This is weird,"

That earns Umer a hard hit on the head as Murad glared at him with a disgusted look on his face.

"SHUT UP IDIOT!!! Jannat is right... You are stupid... This is for my Mannat... Not for you,"

"Whoa... Cool down bro... I am just saying... And wait a minute... You said my Mannat... MY MANNAT!!! When did that become my?"

"The day she got married to me... The day she was written in my fate... The day she becomes mine...,"

"Wow, brother... Going all possessive aren't you?"

"You are too possessive about your wife... I am just protecting what's mine... I have done enough damage it's time to right it all... I just want a chance to prove I can be better,"

Umer smirked at him as he nodded at him but then spoke with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"So you are here searching for her?"

"yeah... I can't find her in the room, garden or anywhere else...,"

Umer smirked got wider as he looked at his brother who was now curious about his brother Cherise cat grin.

"Where is she umer? Out with it already man...,"

"For a man who was claiming his woman a few moments ago... You really know a little about her Bhai...,"

Even when those words are just meant to be joke but they hit him like a knife to heart.

"Umer!!!"

"Ok... Ok don't go all Hulk on me... I love my face... My wife loves it... Can't afford any kind of damage...,"

Murad felt like bashing his head and he moved his hand to strangle him but Umer yelled blurring out her location.

"She is upstairs ok... She is on the terrace... Everyone knows that if it's raining then you can find Mannat there only...,"

Murad nodded at him with a relieved smile and moved to go upstairs but stopped at Umer words.

"Bhai...,"

"yes, Buddy...,"

"Please don't hurt her again...,"

"never again... I promise... I will die before hurting her,"

He patted his little brother's cheeks as he ran towards the terrace.

Umer keeps looking at his brother's back, he just prayed that they get their happiness together or not.

"The things love made you do... Stupid crazy heart,"

He mumbled as he remembers why he came here and ran toward the fridge because he was scared that he will be kicked out of the room.

"Aj Tu gaya Umer Hamdani...,"

(You are gone today Umer Hamdani)

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"باتُوں باتُوں میں بِچَھڑنے کا اِشارہ کَر کے

،خُود بھی رَویا وہ بہت ہَم سے کِنارہ کَر کے

سَوچتا رَہتا ہُوں تَنہائی میں اَنجامِ خُلُوص

،پِھر اُسی جُرمِ مُحبّت کَو دُوبارہ کَر کے

جَگمَگا دِی ہیں تَیرے شَہر کی گَلِیاں میں نے

،اَپنے ہَر اَشک کَو پَلکُوں پہ سِتارہ کَر کے

دَیکھ لَیتے ہیں چَلو حَوصلہ اَپنے دِل کا

،اَور کُچھ رَوز تَیرے ساتھ گُزارا کَر کے

اَیک ہی شَہر میں رَہنا مَگر مِلنا نَہیں

دَیکھتے ہیں یہ اَذِیَّت گَوارا کَر کے"

(Baaton Baton Mein Bicharnay Ka Ishara Ker ke

Khud Bhi Roya Woh Bohut Hum Say Kinara Ker ke

Sochta Rehta Hon Tanhai Mein Anjam-E-Khuloos

Phir Usi Jurm-E-Mohabbat Ko Dobarah Ker ke

Jagmaga Di Hain Teray Shehar Ki Galiyan Mein Nay

Apnay Her Ashk Ko Palkon Pay Sitara Ker Kay

Daikh Laitay Hain Chalo Hosla Apnay Dil Ka

Aur Kuch Rooz Teray Sath Guzara Ker K

Aik Hi Shehar Mein Rehna Magar Milna Nahin

Daikhtay Hain Yeh Aziat Gawara Ker ke...)

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Murad climbed the steps with a new determination to find her and tell her everything and confess everything.

He saw her the moment he touches the last step, she was standing in the dim orange light.

He can see her beautiful figure she was looking upward enjoying the rain looking beyond this world.

He can keep standing there and look at her but a sudden voice got his attention as he clenched his jaws.

"Come on girl... You will get cold...,"

"Just a little bit more please Adam...,"

Adam was sitting on the bench placed near where she was standing.

Murad felt like killing someone, his woman was standing there in rain enjoying the peace, it should be him, there with her, talking, enjoying, and admiring her.

'It should be you if you didn't ruin everything with your own hand' his subconscious spoke as he looked ahead.

He saw Adam getting up and moving close to her but still maintain a good distance and he was happy about it.

They didn't notice him and he was relieved and anxious at the same time.

They are drenched in rain and he didn't like their closeness one bit, it's piercing his heart.

And in that moment he realized many things, how Mannat felt when he claimed Sanam as his wife, when he called someone else his wife and acted all loving husband.

His heart broke and he felt like someone punched him in his gut and he now realize that he didn't just ruin this but destroy everything.

Murad walked move toward them getting wet in the heavy rain, he saw that she was holding a shawl around her, a smile come to his face as he recognized it.

It's his shawl the one he gave her that day when her dupatta caught fire.

He was going to call her but Adam next question got his attention as he keeps quiet waiting for her answer.

"Do you love him, Manna? Do you still love him after everything?"

Murad knew what Adam was asking from her but he prayed that she still does. He waited for her answer with a desperate heart.

Mannat didn't answer for a good five minutes and three hearts pounded hard because of that. But the moment she opened her mouth one heart broke.

"I don't know Adam... I... I don't know anymore,"

Those words broke him as the rose in his hand fell to the ground and get wet in the rain like him.

It's like the clouds are crying with him because the thunder roared and more rain started.

He stumbled back as he gives a broken look to her. He felt lost for a moment, he didn't want to leave her there with Adam but he didn't dare to stand anymore.

So he went down like that leaving the rose on the floor as it becomes a victim of the merciless rain like his heart was breaking with each step he took away from her.

His tears got mixed with the rain droplets as he felt ruined and destroyed inside. Now he know her pain when he claimed another woman.

He went toward his room and close the door, then he lost the battle of control and slid down the wall as he sat there looking at the space in front of him.

He felt lost and broken, he was shivering and his teeth shattering but he sat there thinking about her words.

"Did I lose you Mannat? Did I lose the chance to love you, to hold you, to call you mine, and to be yours? Did I? Why? Why?"

He mumbled as he rocked back and forth with a broken heart and soul as he cried and sobbed the whole night.

That night he felt emotions she felt on her first day when he returned. Rejection, hurt, sadness and hopelessness.

He now understand how she felt when he came back. He now understand what it feel like when you say you don't love or want a person who was dying for your love.

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"کبھی مل تو تُجھ کو بتائے ہم

تُجھے اِس طرح سے ستائیں ہم

تیرا عشق تُجھ سے چھین کے

تُجھے می پلاکے رلائیں ہم

تُجھے درد دوں تو نہ سہہ سکے

تُجھے دوں زباں تو نہ کہہ سکے

تُجھے دوں مکاں تو نہ رہ سکے

تُجھے مشکلوں میں گھیرا کے میں

کوئی ایسا راستہ نکل دوں

تیرے درد کی میں دعا کروں

کسی غرض کے میں سوا کروں"

(Kabhi Mil To Tujhko Bataye Hum,

Tujhe Is Tarah Se Satayein Hum,

Tera Ishq Tujhse Chheen Ke,

Tujhe Mai Pilaake Rulayein Hum.

Tujhe Dard Doon Tu Na Seh Sakey,

Tujhe Doon Zabaan Tn Ka Keh Sakey,

Tujhe Doon Makan Tu Na Reh Sakey,

Tujhe Mushqilon Me Ghira Ke Main

Koyi Aisa Rasta Nikaal Doon

Tere Dard Ki Main Dawaa Karoon,

Kisi Garz Ke Main Siwa Karoon...)

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It's been three days since that night, Murad was back to his determined self as he solidified his goal to have her back.

He send sorry notes, flowers, even tried talking and apologizing.

He tried sit ups as he hold his ear and he even cried but it's like mannat had closed her heart for him and it's scared him.

He knew he can claim her all he want but he will never be able to get her love. But he only wanted mannat trust and love now.

Because he was experiencing what she had in those two months, maybe not that much but to a extend.

Mirza Sahab and Shafiq Sahab called him in the library today to discuss business with him because he joined Hamdani textile and co a few days ago.

Umer and Adam were also present there, they are telling Murad about the project Adam was handling with Mannat because Adam and Hadiya beghum was going back.

They had stayed for a long time with little tours back home and they are needed back.

Murad was happy about Adam going but he was also sad because he had started enjoying the love of full family.

He was also sad because they are taking the chatterbox aka Daima with them, she was still in training and Hadiya beghum will continue that.

Murad started to love that little girl as his own sister and he will miss her very much. He was discussing some business pointers with his father and chacho.

"I am very impressed with the progress and development of this project but they are still some loopholes...,"

Adam frowned at him as he straightens up to look at his elder cousin.

"And what are those loopholes Bhai?"

Murad smiled at him and for everyone that smile was polite but Adam take it as a taunt.

"The deal was closed at the highest bidding point... I don't think it should be possible... I have talked with the other managers... we have a deal that ensures that we get 67 percent of the profit and the material will be best... Right?"

"Yeah...,"

"Good... But what I found out the material provided for this deal is very cheap... You can tear it with just two fingers... The deal says we get 67 percent profit but if the material and product is this low then we will definitely get 67 percent loss not profit...,"

"How is that possible? I checked the material myself... It is the best...,"

Murad nodded his head as the other three men looked between them.

"You are right Adam... But they doped you, they send their best quality materials for the sampling and testing but after you approved it... They started the process... They send the next supply that contains material thinner than tissue and I found out that the material and factory managers are involved and they are threatening the laborers to shut their mouth,"

Everyone was shocked at the words, they are getting cheated and robbed under their noses.

"Also this is not the first time they did something like this... I opened the record from the finance department and the file Mannat was preparing... She had also noticed this... I must say she was very precise about her work and her file helped me very much...,"

"Well done Murad... We are proud of you... I can't believe that they are cheating and robbing us... But don't worry they will pay for it...,"

"That was also taken care chacho... I have given the police the records and proofs... They are under arrest and fired with a penalty of 3 million from each and imprisonment of 10 years...,"

"Well done mere shair... Well done,"

Mirza Sahab smiled proudly at the man he called nephew. He was still mad at him for breaking his daughter's heart but he had moved on because he knew Mannat can handle her life way much better than they had.

Shafiq Sahab and Umer were also smiling but Adam was hurt and embarrassed.

Everyone noticed that and Murad patted his back with a genuine smile.

"It's not your fault Adam... They are doing this for years... You are doing your best... You go to Hamdani textile and co. for helping us train Mannat then you come home to handle your business online and deal with your clients... You are doing amazing... Don't take it to heart,"

"Murad is right Adam... We don't blame you... You are doing amazing with Mannat and she is blooming perfectly... Don't stress yourself about it,"

Umer who was sitting beside his brother patted his shoulder and smiled at him.

Murad was gaining the trust of his family day-by-day but he still had a long way to redemption.

"Congratulation Bhai... You are one step ahead now...,"

They keep discussing business as Umer showed them some design they will use in this season collection when a knock got their attention.

Shafiq Sahab spoke politely and smiled when he saw Mannat peaking inside the room.

"Mannat... Bacha... Come in...,"

Murad looked speechless for a moment, he was seeing her after three days because he didn't dare to see her after that night, not properly because she just glared at him and move away.

Mannat give awkward smiles to everyone, she knew he was sitting there but she ignored him.

They smiled at her as Mannat placed a file in front of her father and bade Papa who was frowning at it, while the three men were curious.

"Mannat... We are just talking about you... We are very proud of your progress... Well done Mera Bacha,"

"Yeah, Manna... You are doing great...,"

"Thank you, Baba... Thank you bade Papa... I have a good mentor to help me,"

She gives a small smile as she looked at Adam who returned her smile with his wide grin.

Murad didn't like that exchange as he wanted her smiles just for him but he sucks it up like a big boy.

Because he knew that Adam was a big help and support in Mannat life and he had to accept it at one point.

"What are you doing here Manna? Do you want something?"

Umer spoke the question that was revolving around their minds and Mannat nod confirm it.

"Yeah... Wo... Baba... Bade Papa... I...,"

"Speak clearly and openly bacha... We are listening... Come sit here,"

She moved toward the desk and sit beside Umer and away from Murad's hawk-like gaze.

"That file... Please read it...,"

Shafiq Sahab and Mirza Sahab frowned then look at each other but nodded as they open the file but as they read it their eyes widen.

The expression on their father and uncle's face shocked the waiting men as they sat up straight.

"Manna... What is this bacha?"

"baba I wanted to study more... I wanted to go with phupho Jaan...,"

Those words got her a look from everyone sitting there as they think she had gone bonker.

"WHAT!!!??"

Murad, Umer, and Adam yelled together as they stood up and looked at her in astonish but she was blank, no expression, no fear, nothing at all.

"I wanted to go and study there...,"

"If you want to study further than study here,"

"Yeah... We have the best universities here... There is no need to go,"

The Hamdani brothers are looking at her with blazing eyes and hard glare but she was reciprocating the look.

"I can decide for myself... Also, I am asking from Baba and bade Papa... Not from you,"

Shafiq Sahab and Mirza Sahab looked between the trio who was almost at each other throat, Adam just stood there shocked.

"Mannat...,"

Mirza Sahab moved toward his daughter and hold her hand who looked at her father with misty eyes but a strong stance.

"Do you really want it, baby? Do you wanted to go there and away from your family?"

Mannat sighed as she looked at her father but she can feel hard glared thrown at her.