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He came back to hospital but not as Zubia's Asfi but as Dr.Asfandyar, for whom his professionalism is everything,

with a stern face with lack of every emotion as He build that wall again infront of him what he did years ago when He left his home.

Instead of going to check on Zubia He went back to his duty and followed to a OT the next..

Everyone came to check on Zubia,Gaiti and Lubna is there with her all the time,Lubna is not at all leaving her side..

ZUBIA is looking so weak and pale with the amount of blood she lost..

In all the chaos She is only looking for the person She is dying to see,she feels like she had not seen him from ages.. When the door clicked everytime she looked at but her face fell down not seeing him..

She is feeling sleepy all over again due to the medicines..

G:Zubia tum rest Karlo..Tum Zabardasti Khud ko aise jaga ke rakhogi tou kaise chalega..

L:Haan mere bache Gaiti Theek keh rahi hain...Tum Sojao Asfi aata hi hoga.. Aur Usne tumhe aise dekh liya tou Usne Sara hospital sar par utha Lena hai..

Zubia lips curve into a smile.. And she nodded in yes.In few minutes she already drifted to sleep..

G:Maama Ab Ap bhi chale Jayen raat Hogai hai.. Mai yahi hun zubia ke sath.. Ap subah Nashta leke Aajaye ga..

L:Theek hai.. Tum apna Aur Zubia dono ka qayal rakhna...

She left from there..

Haroon brought a dinner for Gaiti.. They were sitting in the canteen..

Gaiti assigned a nurse for a while for Zubia..

G:Haroon... Apki Asfand se Kuch Baat huwi hai..??

H:Nahi tou.. Kyun..!!

G:woh..Asfand Abhi tak Zubia ko dekhne nahi aaya.. Ek bar bhi nahi..

H:Kya Matlab.. Shocked..

G:Wahi tou Haroon.. Mujhe Kuch samjh ni aari.. Jab woh behosh thi woh tou woh Pagal sa Hogaya tha aur ab..

Jab Mai uske office gayi thi usse inform karne bajaye woh zubia ke pass doudha chala jata woh ulta hospital se hi chala gaya.. Haroon mujhe Kuch Theek nahi lagraha..

H:..Ajeeb nahi Bahut Ajeeb Baat hai ye..Jab se hospital louta hai.. Saare patients Khud Akele ne attend karliye.. OT,ER sab..

But I think Hame Asfand ko time Dena chahiya..This all is too hectic for him also..The fear of losing your loves one... Who knows batter than us...just give him sometime..

Gaiti nodded.

All though He totally immersed his mind in work but his Heart is aching for her.. His eyes are pleading to see her just once..

After a long battle between his mind and heart He finally decided to check upon her if not as her Husband but as a senior doctor.. Because officially Zubia is Dr.Shehroz's patient.

He slowly started to walk in the direction of her room... His heart beat was increasing by each passing step..

He stood infront of the door and Slight turn the knob he opens the door..

There she was sleeping so peacefully,his heart skipped a bit looking at her..

The nurse immediately stands up noticing his presence.. He tells her to wait outside...

He comes forward exactly standing close to her bed..The only change is that now the oxygen marks were off and He can clearly observe her face..

The pale color of her skin,the swollen eyelids and her weak features..

A lone tear slipped down from his eyes.. He bent on her face placing a soft kiss on her head.. ''I'm sorry, so sorry but I love you too much to be not"...

He caressed her forehead and leave the room before she gets awake..

He came outside, the nurse were still waiting outside...

Mai Yahan aaya tha ye Baat Ap kisi ko nahi bataingi..

He said with a stern face...

She looked confused..

I said No One...Is it clear...??

The look of his eyes are enough to keep her mouth seal to death..

She nodded and went inside the room...

He also marched to his office.

After sometime Gaiti enters the room..

G:Sab Theek hai.. Zubia jagi thi beech me

.. Usne kuch Pucha..

N:Nahi Dr.Gaiti...

Ab Mai chalti hoon.. Meri duty ka time Hogaya hai..

G:Hmmm... sune Dr.Asfand aaye the yahan!!

N:.. Nahi..

She said and left from there

Gaiti sat on the sofa.. Looking at Zubia and thinking about Asfand..

It's continuously bothering her...Later slowly she also fall asleep..

The next morning after checking Zubia new reports Asfand left from the hospital to get fresh and up.. But who knows a new news are awaiting for them.

He enters in their room,the room is as dull and empty as his heart right now.. The curtains are still off.

The sudden thought of sleeping Zubia or at times she was getting ready when He returned from night shifts came across his mind.

He got ready with in few minutes and came out side to the living room where Usman and Lubna are having their morning tea.. They looked at him..

L:Aray Asfi.. Bete Zubia Kaisi hai..

He just nodded in yes..Acha tum baitho Mai Nashta lagwati hoon..

She said and was about to get up he spoke..

A:Maama Baba mujhe Kuch Baat karni hai..

He said in a go with that same stern face.

Usman stood up from his chair seeing him and came closer..

U:Asfand sab theek haina...

He said keeping his hand on his shoulder.

A:Haan..

after a little pause He address both of them..

Agar Mai Ap logon se Kuch kahoon tou Kya Ap log meri Baat Bina kisi Sawal ke maan jayenge..Mere decision me mere sath denge..

L:Baat Kya Asfi..Mujhe tension horahi hai.. Bolo Kya Baat hai..

A:.....Ap sab log Canada jarahe hain..

L:...Isme aise pareshani wali Kya Baat hai...Kuch hi din ki tou baat hai Mai packing kar....

A:HAMESHA keliye..

He stopped her in mid and said not looking at them..

L:Kya Matlab.. Hamesha keliye.. Asfi.. Aise sab Kuch Yahan chod ke kaise..

A:Maama.. Mai.. Mai yahi rahunga.. Ap,Baba Aur Zubia jayenge..

After thinking so much and seeing her He finally come to an conclusion that He will be fair with Zubia He will not repeat the mistake what all people did before...

He will leave her for her sake but will give her the chance of what she wants in her life...

Before being his wife she is more relation with this house a daughter to his parents, a friend or sister to Gaiti.. So He will not going to take that relations back..

Not at all..

U:ASFAND...

He called him in a demanding way..To know what He was doing and why..

A:Baba please.. Agar Ap log ye samjhte hain ke ab tak Maine Jo bhi decisions liye hain woh sab keliye sahi the..Tou please ye Baat bhi maan len.. Please

He was right.. Asfand is a son who always put his parents and family first.. They can't deny that but how they can say yes to this..

Not hearing any reply from them..He continue

A:Maine chacha jaan se Baat karli hai..sab Kuch arrange hojaye ga...

Zubia ko bhi ek do din me travel karne ki permission miljaye gi Aur uske aage ka treatment bhi wahi honga..

He said all of the things but never have a courage to make an eye contact.. He don't want to see tears in his mother's eyes and a questionable look on his father's face because He can't say anything.. Atleast not now..

He just left the house not seeing them once..

L:Usman Ap ne Kuch Kaha Kyun nahi.. Hum aise Yahan sab Kuch chod ke Kaise jasakte hain.. Mere tou Kuch samjh nahi aaraha

She panicked..

U:.. Kuch tou baat zaroor hai.. Magar Kya..lekin is waqt Hamare bete ko hamari zaroorat hai..Hame us par trust dikhana hoga..

He said making her understand the point.

Asfand came back to the hospital within an hour...some of them were shocked but some were knew the reason..

Asfand called the lab technician with Zubia's report before it will get handover to the nurse.. Taking a glance at it He give it back.. The report were good compared to earliest but still she was too weak..

Asfand called Haroon and Dr.Shehroz to come to his cabin..

He heard a knock on his door and called him in..

He heard a knock..

Dr.S:As salam u alaikum.. Koi khaas Baat.. Is everything all right..

A:Hmmm.. Haroon bhai Aajayen phir batata hoon..

He nodded and sat down...

After few minutes Haroon also came to his cabin.. He enters after a knock..

He greet Dr.Shehroz and took a seat next to him.

H:Sab Khairiat???

He asked

A:... Mujhe Kuch Baat karni hai.. They nodded...Lekin not as senior Doctors but as my elder brothers whome I trust with anything and who will support like always

Dr.S:Baat Kya hai.. Officers se Kuch Baat huwi hai Tumhari..??

H:Haan Asfand...Sab Theek tou haina..Gaiti batarahi thi tum zubia se milne nahi Gaye...I want to give you some time but now I'm really curious and scared..

Dr.Shehroz looked at Asfand on hearing Haroon..

Asfand narrated everything to them except the part where He was leaving Zubia.. Because if somehow she will get to know then it's very dangerous for her mental health and He can't afford anything go bad again..

Haroon sighed after listening to him completely...and don't know what to say..

Dr.S:... Asfand...Zubia se Kya kahenge...

I mean you know Zubia ka is halat me travel Karna is not good for her..

You sure tumhe ye Karna hai.. Sonch lo..

A:Yahi sab ke liye behtar hoga...

Haroon bhai I know Gaiti bhabi Aur Saim ab apki zemedari hain but I request ke ap bhi Aunti ke sath un dono ko bhi Kuch Din keliye Canada bhej den.. Aagay apki marzi..

H:Asfand woh log sabse Pehle Tumhari family hai.. Aur Jo bhi tumne soncha hoga woh Bilkul sahi hoga un logon keliye.. Magar mujhe is waqt tension Zubia ki horahi hai..

Dr.S:I think you should talk to her..

Asfand just nodded in yes....

Suddenly the door opened and Gaiti enters.. Seeing her Dr.Shehroz left from there saying He will meet him later..

G:Asfand.. Ye sab Kya ho raha hai.. Maama Kya keh rahin thin..Tum ye sab Kya..

She got mad at him when Lubna informed her about it.. She directly came to him instead og going to Zubia..

H:Gaiti aaram se ye hospital hai..

Aur Sirf woh log hi nahi..Tum sab bhi sath jaoge..

Haroon stood up from his place and said.

G:.. I can't believe.. Haroon ye Ap.. Bajaye usko samjhane ke ap bhi.. Ohhh God.

She said too shocked..

H:Gaiti calm down.. Hum is baare me Baat karenge Lekin Abhi nahi.. Tum Zubia ke Paas jao.. She needs you..Ok..Will talk later.. Gaiti please

He insisted,She sighed jerking her head..

She is about to leave when she heard Asfand..

A:Bhabi.. Please Zubia se Kuch math kahiyega

She just left without answering and looking back at him..

Haroon also left his cabin just nodding infront of him in assurance that He is not alone..

The whole day Asfand kept himself as busy as can possibly...But the one thought is always with him.. ZUBIA..Time to time He is taking all the updates about her..

On the other hand.. Zubia is constantly asking for Asfand but everyone is giving some kind of excuses related to work..

But she is not numb to not understand that something is wrong..especially today,the changed expression of all of them.. The hesitancy in talking.. The different moods.. She tried to make some conversation but she didn't get any answer..

The whole day passed like that,now it's dinner time,Asfand was sitting in his cabin He hardly have any meals the whole day He is just living on tea... Haroon insisted so much to have dinner together but He did not want to...

Suddenly He remembered the time with Zubia

*FLASHBACK*

One fine day Zubia was finished with her duty and was about to leave when a emergency delivery case appears.. She has to stay and be with Dr.Asifa in OT.

She messaged Asfand that she will get late... And there is no need to come to take her,Dr.Asifa will drop her off...

They got finished with the Surgery and as per Dr.Asifa dropped off her to the home.. It's 1am when she opened the door and enters.. The living room and kitchen lights were off.. Probably every one was sleeping..

She comes to thier room but instead of sleeping Asfand She found him reading or doing something on his laptop..

She slowly shut the door,When He looked at her..

Z:As salam u alaikum...Abi tak nahi soye.. She said with little disappointment.

A:Walaikum assalam.. Operation kaisa raha.. Is all OK.??

Z:Alhamdulillah sab Theek raha.. It's a baby girl..

She smile..

A:Acha.. He smiled back..

Z:Mai Abhi aayi..

She said,He just nodded.

Looking He was somewhat busy so she thought to take a quick shower...

She was applying cream on her hands when a felt a warm pair of hands embrace her from back.. She looked in the mirror and smiles,seeing her Husband close eyes,his cheek resting on her shoulder and his nose slightly touching her neck..

He was so tired when she saw him last time but even though He is here awake in the middle of the night and waiting for her...

She slowly turned in his arms but he remained in the same position.. She also hold him tight..

Z:Jab itna thak Gaye the tou Kyun wait kiya.. So Jate na..

He did not respond...so she continued

Asfi..before Me you were sleeping alone so why are you doing this.. Aise tou Apki tabiyat kharab hojayegi...

A:Hmmm.. I used to but not anymore and I don't want to..

He answered.. Making his hold a little strong on her.. And she smile..

After their marriage...Asfand always tried to put their night shifts together.. He don't feel like to come home without her.. He don't know it's about being scared for her or scared of that He will not see her first in the morning by her side.. And it made him vulnerable..

After a couple of minutes remaing in the same position.. Suddenly Zubia's gaze fell on the food tray which was kept untouched on the tea table.. She frowned..

Z:Asfii.. Apne Abhi tak dinner nahi kiya..

She slowly unlocked his arms from her waist and make him looked at her..

Asfiii.. Kya bachpana hai ye.. Itna late Hogaya hai.. Pata hai Kya Saim so samjhana Zyada Assan hai Lekin app..

Before he can say anything.. She took the tray and went to kitchen to microwaved it..

After sometime she came back with food tray..

Z:Aajayen ab..khana thanda hojaye ga..

Aaj kal apki mujhe Kuch samjh nahi aari.. Ab baithe bhi..

Asfand smirked and sat down in front chair opposite to her...But just sat quietly..

Z:Asfi.. Kya huwa hai.. Apko fever.. She touched his cheek and forehead..nahi hai..

She made a innocent and worried face..

He smile fully..

Asfi.. Ap has rahen hain.. Mai Yahan pareshan horahi hoon Aur Ap...

A:Achaa baba.. I'm sorry..Mai Bilkul theek hoon.. Kuch important mails ko reply Karna tha bus.. Aur tum Yahan thi nahi tou Khane ka mood nahi tha,,, sabse important Baat you know...tumhare bina Mai sukoon se Sojao it's impossible..

He made every point clear..in his own sweet way..

Z:Acha Chalen.. Khana khalen,mujhe b Bahut bhook lagrahi hai..

She give a first bite to him and vice-versa..

They both finished their food.. Now they are kitchen,Zubia was making tea...

Asfand is standing back hugging her..

Z:Asfi..mai batara hi hoon agr Maama ya Baba ne Hame aise dekh liye tou.. It's so embarrassing.. Please Ap room me Chalen.. Mai Chai leke aayi..

A:No way.. Itni Mushkil se tou tum mere pass hoti ho.. Warna sara din Sirf ghar Aur hospital bus.. Kya phir Koi emergency.. Jaise ke Aaj..

He complained.. How he will not getting her time..

Z:Asfii..

A:meri jaan..

She smile..

Z:on a serious note.. Next time Ap itni dare tak bhooke nahi rahenge..aur jaage gen bhi nahi...Pehle ap aise nahi the.. Haina., Aur ab.. Mujhe tou is Baat ki tension hai ke agar Mai nahi ho..

Before she completed her sentence He turns her towards himself with a jerk..

A:Don't complete that.. Don't.. He cupped her face..maine Kitni baar Kaha hai.. Ye fozool batein nahi Karo.. Tum hamesha mere sath raho gi.. You get that...

He said in bit anger and worried..

She immediately hugged him seeing in his eyes.. Unfortunately she pressed the wrong nerve.. She knew.. When it comes to her.. He can't bear that..

Z:.. I'm sorry.. She break the hug..

But his arms were still in her waist..the frown was still there on his forehead...

She held her ears and made a pout..

I'm really sorry...

He smile a little,and again pulled her in a hug..

A:You have to be here..no matter what..

Z:Always..

He tighten the hug..

*FLASHBACK END*

Asfand was still zoned out when he heard a knock on the door..

A nurse came in..

N:Dr.Asfand.. Woh.. Dr. Zubia Ap please Chalen..

A:Kya huwa zubia ko..

He stood up...Dr.Shehroz ko bulaye..

N:Unka phone ni milraha please Ap Chalen..

Asfand run towards her room.. He opened the door and enters..

She is on bed.. Her eyes closed..the oxygen monitor were off.. Her pulse were also low..

He came near to her.. He Checked her heart beat.. BP.. She is not responding to his touch..

A:Zubia wake up.. Zubia..

NURSE... Dr.Shehroz ko bulayen Jaldiiii...

Zubia ankhe kholo.. ZUBIAAA..

He is caressing her head

Zubia.. He tapped her face..

You said you will not leave me ever.. Are you listening...nothing will happen to you.. Please wake up..

YOU can't leave me like this..

The next thing what he heard is her voice.. After full damn five days He heard her..

Z:But YOU can leave me..Asfi..??

Love You All..

Thank you❤️

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