One week later,

Faizaan is amazed with Amreen's intelligence. Not only she is very intelligent but also a fast learner. She learnt English alphabets and few words easily. This made Faizaan think as to why Amreen didn't continue studying, then he thought perhaps it was because of the marriage. He then began thinking of ways to talk to her about pursuing her education. In case, she is interested Faizaan would love to have her study further.

'Ammijan, I can't help in lunch.' Amreen said meekly. Since, few days she isn't feeling well. Fiza looked at her annoyed.

'Why? There is Mehendi in your hands?' she asked dryly. Amreen shook her head. She didn't argue further with her mother-in-law and went into the kitchen to supervise lunch. Few minutes standing Amreen felt dizzy.

'Are you fine, Choti Bahu?' one of the cook asked. Amreen nodded her head but she didn't look fine. Fiza came and looked at Amreen, who held her forehead. Fiza shook her head, 'Excuses....' She taunted Amreen.

Fiza initially was super sweet with Amreen but after seeing there is no hope of getting a dowry from her, Fiza has become very harsh with her. Amreen ignored everything, she is her mother-in-law after all.

Today, Feroz Bhaijan's wife, Shazia is coming from her parent's place and along with her is her three-year-old son. So, the entire house is very busy. Amidst all this Amreen felt weak.

One hour in the kitchen and Amreen felt nauseous. Fiza was about to say something to her but Amreen had already rushed out from the kitchen.

'Badi Malkin, looks like Choti Bahu will be giving good news soon.' One of the cook said. Fiza's face lit up and she hurried behind Amreen.

Amreen vomited in the bathroom basin and washed her face. She brushed as well, but the smell of the toothpaste made her nauseous once again but she couldn't vomit. Amreen held the wash basin, "What has happened to me?" Amreen wondered fearfully.

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Evening,

Faizaan saw a wet nurse coming out from Amreen's room. He panicked fearing something has happened to his wife. The wet nurse is followed by his mother and sister both looking very excited. Faizaan frowned.

'What happened?' he asked them.

Farheen and her mother looked at each other and blushed, confusing Faizaan even more.

'Beta! You are going to be a father.' Fiza announced happily.

Faizaan is pleasantly shocked, his hold on the handle of his briefcase loosened and it fell. His briefcase opened spilling out the important papers but Faizaan didn't care. His mother's words echoing in his head. He took time to process everything before smiling hesitantly, then his smile widened when he said in a small voice, 'I am going to be a father.'

Amreen on the other hand is terrified, she is pregnant. She is so young; how will she carry a baby? How will she push it out of her at child birth? What if she doesn't survive child birth? Even if she does then how will manage a child when she is just 18 herself.

She sat on her bed, numb and blank.

'Amreen. Is it true what Ammijan is saying...that you are...'Faizaan asked excitedly pointing towards her belly.

Amreen lowered her gaze and nodded.

Faizaan leaned forward and hugged her taking her by surprise. Nevertheless, she hugged him back.

'I am so happy.' Faizaan gushed happily and kissed top of her head. Amreen smiled little, at least Faizaan is happy, and she is content that she has made him happy. At the end of the day, his happiness is all that she wants.

After breaking the hug Faizaan looked at her, she looked upset. He wrapped one arm around her and with the other free hand he held her chin and lifted her face little.

'Nervous? Scared?' he asked gently.

Amreen nodded, 'I know. I am too. It is the first time we are going to be parents that too at such young age. But don't worry, I am there with you. And I will always be there with you. We are in these together.' Faizaan assured her. He extended his palm.

Amreen smiled feeling much better and lighter. She placed her palm over his and nodded her head.

'Thank you so much. I love you.' Faizaan said kissing the side of her head. Amreen closed her eyes smiling.

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'Amreen, Beta. See who I have for you.' Amreen opened her eyes when she heard her mother-in-law. She is happy assuming her Chachi has come. Amreen tried sitting up, but her seventh month pregnant belly is making it difficult for her. She held her belly and with great difficulty managed to sit up.

Her smiled faded when she saw her mother-in-law has brought with herself an elderly woman. The woman had an expressionless face, her straight face scared Amreen.

'Amreen, this is Javeda Khala. She has come to meet you.' Fiza smiled. Her extra sweet smile made Amreen suspicious.

Javeda Khala sat beside Amreen, she took her hand in hers. Amreen looked confusingly at her mother-in-law. Javeda felt her pulse, then she placed her palm on her belly and felt it. Amreen isn't liking this yet being fearful of her mother-in-law she kept silent.

'Stand.' The elderly woman said in a small voice. Fiza nodded her head and urged Amreen to stand. Amreen felt difficult in sitting up, how will she stand. Fiza held her arm and helped her stand.

'Walk.' The elderly woman ordered.

Amreen nodded her head nervously. She placed one palm over belly and one on her lower back and walked few steps. The old woman watched her carefully.

'Turn.'

Amreen turned obediently.

'Walk towards me.'

Amreen is about to take a step when a strong baritone interrupted them.

'Hey! What is happening? Why is Amreen walking?' Faizaan hurried towards her. Amreen is relieved, standing and walking only three four steps exhausted her.

'Beta, this is nothing. Javeda Khala has come to meet Amreen. She is an expert. In once glance she can say if Amreen is carrying a boy or a girl.' Fiza said happily.

"Oh, so this is why Javeda Khala was here." Amreen understood.

Faizaan slapped his forehead, 'Ammijan, please. Javeda Khala good to see you but we don't need you.' Faizaan helped Amreen sit on the bed.

'But Beta...'

'Fiza, it's a girl.' Javeda Khala interrupted them

'Oh no!' Fiza sounded disappointed, 'This girl she is useless.' She further went on.

'Enough, Ammijan. Please leave.' Everyone in the room flinched with Faizaan's tone. Javeda Khala silently left but Fiza glared at Faizaan before leaving.

Faizaan helped Amreen sit on the bed.

'I am sorry.' Amreen said, tears glistening in her eyes.

'What, why?' Faizaan said pouring glass of water for her.

'I...am.... carrying a daughter. I am useless...'Amreen sobbed. Faizaan slammed the glass hard on the table and Amreen is alarmed.

'Shut up, okay.'

Amreen pressed her lips together fearing him, but her tears kept flowing.

Faizaan sighed and walked towards her, he sat beside her.

'Amreen you are very precious to me. You are not useless. And I love you. And we are having daughter so what. We will have a little Amreen in our arms soon...Aww....so cute.' Faizaan smiled pinching her cheeks. Amreen smiled too.

'And I pray we get only daughters.' Faizaan said happily.

'Huh! Why?' Amreen asked curiously.

'Arey Pagal! Don't you know if we have four daughters, we will go to heaven...' Faizaan said with a smile.

Amreen smiled feeling better.

She looked at him as he handed her a glass water, how he always manages to make her feel better.

''Thank you for coming in my life. I love you.'' Amreen thought to herself as she admired her husband.

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'Suniye!' Amreen poked Faizaan's arm as he slept. Faizaan groaned turning to face her, his eyes still closed. Amreen bit her lower-lip, she looked at him fearfully. Amreen thought for some time and poked his arm again, 'Suniye na.' she said this time little louder.

'Huh!' Faizaan mumbled in his sleep. Amreen frowned, she glanced at the clock- 3am.

She then pouted and looked at her eighth-month belly, 'Look at your Abbu, beta. Since when your Ammi is trying to wake him up but he (she sighed) and aap bhi na, look at the time. you want to eat oranges now?' Amreen giggled shaking her head.

Amreen loved talking to her unborn child, and after talking she starts laughing at her own silliness.

Amreen looked at sleeping Faizaan and sighed. She held her belly and slid towards to the edge of the bed. Her legs hit Faizaan and he woke up alarmed.

'Huh, what?' he said looking around as though the house is on fire. Looking at his terrified expressions Amreen began to laugh. Faizaan looked at her confusedly.

'Why are awake now?' he yawned.

'Woh...Humare Pari ko na.... orange khana hai.' Amreen blushed caressing her belly. Faizaan shook his head, 'Amreen, it is very late in the night. Orange will harm you.' Faizaan told softly. Amreen pouted, 'Only one, please.'

Faizaan refused again and Amreen frowned before breaking down crying.

Seeing her cry, Faizaan stood up panicking, 'Okay...Okay...I will get it for you.' Faizaan rushed out from the room. After he was gone Amreen smiled naughtily.