I hope life gives you wings
And you have the courage to use them
-Christy Anne Martine

Ahira's pov.

Hooking her little fingers with her father's hand she was walking while giggling at something. Headlights and honks made her close her eyes and ears. Pair of hands lifted her up and she knew it wasn't her father.

"Dad!!! " She shouted and cried but all she could see was the blood drenched body of her father.
Those little black orbs looked behind her and saw a pair of dangerous brown eyes smirking at her with a sinister smile plastered on his face.

"Dad !" She shouted again wiggling out of that man's grip but the more she tried the more tighter his grip got. Sharp pain erupted in her body making her cry.

"Ahhhh!!! " She cried for her father before she closed her eyes and embraced the darkness..

I woke up with a jerk. This nightmare has been repeating since a long time but now I have learned to cope with it.

I sighed rubbing my hands on my face. It was just five in the morning. The sky was still dark with the moon shining and stars still there to guide the travelers.

I stood up and went to the washroom. Doing ablution I spread the prayer mat and bowed my head in front of my Creator who knows everything.He is the one who made our heart, then how could He not know what we are hiding in it.

Caressing my hands on my face I stood up and exited the room. Darkness greeted me as i entered the living room.

I removed the curtains of the balcony. The sun was peeking through big Mumbai buildings. The birds were singing their melody, announcing the arrival of morning. The cool wind brushed past my face as I took in the surrounding. I smiled before going inside and started cleaning the house.

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"Surprise" I stumbled backwards as Rinoz's piercing sound reached my ears. Turning my gaze from the stove I was greeted by a grinning Rinoz who in a second ran towards me taking me in her embrace.

"Assalamu alaikum"

"Aunty!! Uncle" I ran to hug Jameen aunty, who was Azlaan's mom.

"Hows my girl? " She asked.

"I'm perfectly alright" I said and for a second I saw sympathic look in her eyes but she changed it into a smile hugging me again.

"Ok so no one remembers me " I was startled when Azlaan spoke.

"Hi, this is Azlaan and you call me your best friend" He said putting his hand forward and making us all giggle at his action.

I slapped his hand away "Sorry but I don't know you" I said making him gawk at me.

The day couldn't get any better. Being surrounded with the ones who love me, I was feeling blessed today.

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Sitting on the sofa with hot cup of tea in our hands, we were all reliving our childhood. Smiles and laughter filled the room as Azlaan's mom narrated some of ours and theirs childhood antics.

Minutes turned into hours as the sun bid adieu and the sky welcomed the moon. The once bright sky now turned dark.

"I guess we should prepare dinner?" Aunty asked.

"I'll prepare the dinner while you guys rest" I said.

"How could I let you work alone dear. We both will help" Jameen aunty said.

I smiled at her before nodding politely. I stood up and made my way towards kitchen with aunty and Rinoz trailing behind me.

With Rinoz being here Ahaan was very happy. He has a little bit of crush on our cousin which is supposed to be kept as a secret.

We started making dinner while taking about studies, future and stuff. Rinoz cracked some random jokes in between making Jameen aunty shake her head at her.

Looking at them I realized how I am missing out something so precious in my life, mother's love and her support. Never in my life had I hugged my mom or talked to her freely. I wonder what it would be like recieving mother's love.

"... And then he said 'Get lost Rinoz'." My thoughts were interrupted as aunty laughed on something Rinoz said which I didn't paid heed to but smiled anyways.

"What's next Ahira?" Aunty asked turning towards me with a hint of seriousness in her voice.

"Just the random. I am looking forward to work with Ahaan" I said smiling at her.

"And what about marriage?" She asked.

"Nothing decided yet " I resumed cutting the vegetables.

"Can I ask you something? I know it would be too much but do think about it beta." She said making me look at her intently.

"Will you marry Azlaan?"

Uhhh... Wow, she asked it.

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