After a couple days, Ruzhaan took me to the Supermarket for shopping. I made a big list on my mobile. He first asked Taha to take me shopping but that guy dragged him out saying he was busy.

One by one I begun putting things in the cart that he was dragging behind me. It was quiet a sight to behold actually. A Mafia leader dragging shopping cart behind his wife.
I stopped at the utensils section. We need to buy a lot of those. It was soo exciting! There were soo many new things.

"Tsk! Women don't even get this excited when they're out to buy diamonds and you're getting excited seeing frying pans?" He mocked me.

"There are soo many offers and look...the casserole set is amazing too. Which one should I pick? The pink one has 4 pieces and the black one has 5."

"Then take the black one." He said bored.

"But the quality feels weak." I wrinkled my nose.

"Then buy the pink one."

"But they're only 4."

"Then buy the other one."

"It's more expensive."

"Who cares! I gave you my entire card."

"Still, we have to buy carefully. We can't compromise quality for price. We have to use them for years. Sometimes the cheaper ones are more durable and the expensive ones are bad."

"Then buy both of them!"

"Nah! What will I do with 2 sets of the same size? There's only one extra pot in here."

"Oh for God's sake lady just pick any one of them and start walking. It's been 10 mins." He grumbled annoyed.

"Fine! I'll take the pink one. Geez! You have no patience." I pouted
"Now let's go buy a handi!"

"There's more?!" He sank his head on the cart handle and I couldn't help but giggle.

"Yep! We also have to buy knives, spoons, ladles, crockery oh and also a cooker. Damn! I totally forgot about that....oh and then there's...."

"Bas...bas...pura mart hi kharidle tu. Mai jaa raha hu. Teri shopping khatam ho is janam mei toh bula lena."
(Enough...enough....just buy the entire mart. I'm leaving. If you ever finish your shopping in this life then call me.) He said angrily.

"Sacchi (Really)?" I beamed at him but he raised an eyebrow at me.

"Forget it! I'll stick around or else you'll get a chance to run away." He said.

I made a face.

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We got back home loaded with bags.

"Abe kaha mar gaye sab k sab?"
(Hey where is everyone dead at?) He yelled as soon as we stepped at the threshold 2-3 men came running towards us.

"Ye bags lo aur rakho andar. (Take these bags and keep them inside.)"
He barked orders at them

They exchanged glances and took the bags.

"Thankyou." I smiled relieved. I was just soo exhausted. Finally I can lay down.

And Oh...they all blushed.

"Kya hai?! Niklo saalo!" (What's wrong. Get going jerks)

"Ji...ji boss." They stammered and ran in.

Taha came out laughing.

"Abh tujhe kya hua? Tu q colgate ki ad kar raha hai?"
(Now what's wrong with you? Why are you showing your teeth.)
Ruzhaan snapped annoyed as always.

"Abh tum dono sachme miya biwi lag rahe ho."
(Now you two really look like husband and wife.)

I looked away flustered. Why?

"Saale!"(Bastard!)

Ruzhaan yelled jumping on Taha. I giggled seeing them fight like kids.

"Oh! I forgot to buy groceries!" I exclaimed.

They both paused and looked at me.

"There is no way, I am ever going anywhere with this girl anymore!" Ruzhaan announced.

"But how will I cook then?!"

"Yeah...how will she cook then?" Taha teased Ruzhaan.

"Toh tu chala ja is pagal k saath. Pinjre se nikli hui bhukhi sherni ki tarah bhagti hai har cheez k piche faltu mei 20-20 min waste karti hai."
(Then you go with this mad girl. Like a hungry lioness escaped from her cage she runs after things and waste 20-20 minutes after them without reason.)

"Pagal kisko bola...R mai kya karu? Pinjre mei hi toh band hu mai. Ghar ki malkin....ghar ki malkin bolte ho r...band kar k rakh diya hai kaidi ki tarah."
(Who did you call mad?... and what can I do? Am I not in a cage. Owner of the home.... owner of the home you call me but you have shut me in like a captive.)

"Kaidi hi ho tum..."
(You are a captive)

"Toh shoping ko q le kar gaye?"
(Then why did you take me shopping)

"Toh rooz rooz ki much much sun k pareshan jo ho choka tha mai...."
(Because I was tired of this everyday nagging)

"Maine kabh koi complaint ki...mai toh bas chup chap hamesha ...."
(Did I ever complain I always listen to you quietly)

"Tu? R chup chap? Oh God! It na bhi jhuth mat bool! Ye sun k toh sheikh chili bhi phir mar jayega..."
(You? And quite? Oh God! Don't lie so much! hearing your lie even Sheikhchilli will die again.)

I gasped
"What the....is bade se mansion mei bhikari se bhi kam samaan bhara pada hai. R mai fikar kar k shopping karne gayi toh tum mujhe hi suna rahe ho?"
(What the....In this big mansion if the stuff is even less than that of a beggar and I go shopping worried about it. Still you are scolding me?)

"What did you say?!" He roared and stepping towards me angrily as I began stepping back petrified

"Aree bas bas bhai....tum dono miya biwi apni nok jhok baad mei continue karo. Chalo Rahina...mai chalta hu tumhare saath."
(Hey enough enough bro.... you husband and wife can continue your bickering later. Let's go Rahina, I will come with you.)
Taha said pushing him back a little.

We both scowled at eachother shooting fireballs through our eyes before turning to leave....

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We were roaming in the market. Next we had to go buy meat too. Taha was behind me holding the bags as I was busy bargaining.

"Please just buy them. Why are you fighting for just two rupees?" He whined.

"Shh... we should never let our guard down in the market. Quiet!"
I whispered.

"I am tired." he said.

"Just a couple more things ok?"

"Hurry up please." He said and I nodded.

"If you are bored why don't you go check out that store behind. Buy some t-shirts or something. Don't worry I won't run away."

"Are you sure?"

"Yep! you can trust me."

You will chase me to the depths of hell if I do anyways.

"Fine. I'll keep this bags in the car. When you are done just call me and wait near the car."

"Sure" I said and he left.
I understand him. Men get bored in such places.

I was near a fruit stall when an aunty came.

"Yeh kitne k diye?"
(How much is this?)

"40rs kilo."

I raised an eyebrow. When the seller became busy with the other customers I whispered to the aunty.

"A minute ago he told me it's 30 rupees kilo aunty."

"Really? Thankyou."

"Ha bolo aunty de do?" (So tell me aunty shall I give you) the seller said

"baju wale thele per to 20 rupaye kilo mil rahe hain?
(The next all is selling it for 20 rupees kilo?)

"20? aise kaise? 30 rupaye kilo ki chiz 20 mein kaise bech raha hai voh?"
(20? How is that possible 30 rupees kilo... how is she selling it for 20 rupees?)

"Aree now you just said its 40 rupees kilo?"

"Ha? Nahi... matlab...wahi...kya aunty...haha..." He was caught now.

Finally we got it for 30 rupees kilo.

"Aise fasane ke dhandhe karte hain yeh log!
(They do such cheating business)

"Exactly." I said shaking my head.

She smiled at me.
"Do you live near by beti?"

"No aunty....a bit far away." I replied.

"Oh...it was nice meeting you." She patted my head

"It was nice meeting you too aunty." I beamed.

She turned to leave but I noticed her feet staggered. She was about to fall but I lunged forward immediately holding her by her shoulders.

"Aunty....are you alright?!"

She smiled weakly.
"Yes...just a bit dizzy..."

Her voice trailed off as she lost consciousness and I sank on my knees holding her in the middle of the market.

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I was in the hospital when my phone rang. It was Taha..... along with 8 missed calls.

"Hello."

"Where the hell are you?! I warned you not to run away. How dare you..."

"Calm down Taha!" I rolled my eyes.
"If I had ran away. Would I even answer your call?"

"Um..."

"I brought an Aunty here in the nearest hospital as she fainted. I felt bad to leave her alone so I'm waiting here till any of her family member arrives." I said.

"Fine... I'm coming to get you there."

"Ok." I said and hung up.

Just then a girl around my age rushed towards the reception. She kinda seemed familiar.

"Excuse me.... someone brought my mother here as she fainted in the market...."

Oh! She's the aunty's daughter.

"Over here!" I called out to her and when she turned to me, I went to her.
"I'm the one who brought your mother."

"Really? How is she? Where is she?" She questioned anxiously

"She's fine. The doctor said it was just a stroke. She's resting inside. Come ..." I took her to the general ward.

She quickly went and hugged aunty who was laying on the hospital bed with IV drip attached. Then I remembered....this girl used to be our classmate in school.

"Thankyou soo much for taking care of Mumma." She said greatfully holding my hand.

"You're welcome. BTW, you're Sarah right?"

"Um...yes...wait a min... you're Rahina right?"

I nodded smiling.

"OMG! Sorry yaar I didn't recognise you. It's been soo long. How are you?"
She beamed.

"I'm good. How about you?"

"I'm good too..."

"Rahina! There you are..." I heard Taha.

"Oh... you're here."

I turned to him but when I saw him... his face had gone pale. When I followed his gaze confused, he was gaping at Aunty and Sarah who were mirroring his expression.

Um.... what's this awkward moment?

"A...ammi?" Taha murmured.

My eyes widened.

Did he just call her Ammi?

She's Taha's Mother?!

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Whoa! Taha's family? Really?

Find out more in the next update
On Tuesday.

BTW, I can assure you...
Next chapter's gonna be hilarious and full of feels too.