Iqra's pov -

Ira is really brave. Mom told me everything about her. She suffered a lot. I wish now she gets all her happiness but Amira Aunty is going to leave us. Mom is also broken after she got the news that Amira Aunty is going to leave us.

Why is God doing this to us? I am not getting it. I thought now we will live happily. Amira Aunty with Mom, Ira with Aayana and me but Aunty is going to leave us. I know it will be very tough for Ira and Mom to be without Aunty.

They both met after a long wait but now they are gonna be apart. Besides that nowadays Mom is also not well. Her blood pressure is giving her trouble. Hopefully, she can bear the pain of being apart from Aunty.

Dad tortured her a lot now she deserves a happy life. That's why we got separated from him when I came to know about it all. It was just a few days ago. Like 6 months. At the last moment of my thesis, I prefer to be apart from Dad. He doesn't deserve the loyalty of my mom.

He used to bully mom always. I never interfere with them as I thought it was their relationship. But that night Dad crossed all the limits. He was about to stab Mom. The psycho man, I hate him. I wish I could back everything that he did with Mom.

But I can't as there is a relationship between us by birth that I can't change. Now my all concentration is on Mom. I wish I could give her all the happiness. Luckily I got the job. Now, I can afford a good life for Mom. I am so excited about that.

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Ira's pov -

We are in bed. Aayu is lying on my chest. I place my hand on the upper back and she groans in pain. I asked, "What happened ??? Are you okay ?????"

"Yeah, I am." She replied.

"Then why do you groan ??" I asked and got up.

Then I took off her top and the joint area of her right hand was scary red. She is looking down, not into my eyes. I held her chin and asked again, "How did this happen ??? How ??? Tell me damn it. Are you insane ???? You were hiding this from me ????? Why ???????"

Then I realize that I am yelling at Aayu, so I pause and get up from bed to get the first aid box. I take that and sit behind her. I apply ointment and she groans again. My heart is aching, it's really deep pain. My eyes are blurry because of the tears. I came in front of her and hugged her then I dunno why but I couldn't and I started crying.

"Hey hey, baby I am fine. Don't cry. I am here. I am sorry, I was so upset at Mom and Dad that I came into the room and hurt myself. I won't repeat it, I am so sorry." Aayu is saying and she is also crying.

"How did you do this ???" I asked.

"I sat on the floor and in anger, I pulled the chair which fell on me and I got hurt," Aayu said. I broke the hug and said, "Please don't do this again. I will die if anything happens to you. It was pre-decided that we need to face this phase. You can't be weak and like this in no way." I look into her eyes.

"I love you and only love you. I will love you till my last breath. I am yours, only yours. Nobody can separate us. Never. Now promise me that you won't hurt yourself. Whatever will happen in the future, you won't repeat this. Please....... Promise." I said and held her hand on my chest.

"I am so sorry. It was just an act of the situation. I won't do this again. I promise. Please calm down." Aayu said and I nodded. Then I apply the ointment and take Aayu in my arm then we both lay down in bed. Aayu is moving her fingers at my chest and I am playing with her hair.

"Baby," I said.

"Hmm," Aayu said.

"I love you," I said.

"I also love you." She replied and put a kiss on my chest. I kiss her head.

"I need to go now," I said.

"What !!! What time is it ???" Aayu asked.

"It's 5:30 am. I need to go. Otherwise, my uncle and aunty will see me. Then ???" I said.

"Let them see. Now I am fed up with this hiding thing. I will tell them about us. I can't get married to anyone. I will die, baby." Aayu said.

"Hey relax. You promised me that you won't do anything which will harm you, baby." I said.

"Okay, I won't. You go." Aayu is sad. I get up and kiss her lips slowly then she kisses me back. After that, I put her top on her and slowly I left her at home. I was coming back but Aayu's face was coming in front of my eyes. How will I stay without her? What will I do ??? Should we tell Uncle and Aunty about us? How will they react ??? I am confused. I came home. Mum is on the sofa.

"Hey, Cutie. Good morning. How is Aayu ???" When I see Mum's face I just run to her and start crying in her lap. I am crying and my tears are not stopping this time. All the thoughts of losing Mum and Aayu are just killing me inside.

"What happened ?? Is everything alright ??? Are you okay ???? Is Aayu okay ????? Tell me, please. What is going on ????? Please don't cry." Mum was saying.

"Mum, Mum, Mum, Aayu, she, you....." I am trying but because of my cry, I am unable to say more.

"Shhhh, shhh. I am here with you. What happened? Tell me, please ??? Please..." Mum is insisting.

"Mum, they are arranging the marriage of Aayu," I said while sitting in front of her. Mum immediately hugged me and said, "Yeah I guess that by your reaction. It is destined, my cutie. You both won't be able to be together if you want to stay in this society. Now you decide what you want to do ???"

"What can we do ??? I can't snatch her from my uncle and aunty." I said.

"Then you need to be strong as Aayu needs you with her at this time. Are you getting my point ???" Mum asked and I nodded.

"How are you ??? Sorry, I left you alone, actually, Aayu was crying so I ran to her." I said.

"That's fine. She needs you. I thought when I left you, Aayu would be there with you. Now you need to be strong enough to handle your emotions. Got it ???" Mum said.

"I will try Mum, I will try my best. But it's tough you know." I said and Mum took me at her chest and said,

"I know how difficult it is to live without love, without family. But we can't help. Just can fight with our feelings, our emotions, nothing else we can do." Mum said and I nodded. We held our hug.

I hope I can control myself.

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In the evening, Mum and I are drinking coffee and suddenly Mum starts coughing, I get scared and hold her. In a few moments, she starts vomiting blood. I got scared and called Sana. But this time Mum fell on my arm. She loses her senses. I started calling for staff to help me.

No one is close, so I take Mum to my back and run to the car. Staff comes after I take Mum at my back but I didn't wait for them to just run. I need to save Mum.

On the road, I talk with Sana. She will prepare everything.

We reached the hospital. Sana takes Mum to the ICU. Iba Aunty, and Iqra are coming. I was surprised how they came to know about Mum's condition.

"How is Amira ??" Iba Aunty asked and she was breathing heavily. I hugged her and said, "Aunty please breathe properly. You and I both know this day has to come sooner or later. Please be strong. I can understand your feelings but please be strong." Then I made her sit in the waiting chair.

Then I saw Aayu running towards me. I stand up and she hugs me, her force is really high. I almost fall but I hold myself.

"How is mum ???" Aayu asked.

"Sana is with her. Don't know how she is ...." I said and started crying. Aayu holds me and we sit in another waiting chair. Aayu is moving her fingers at my face to console me.

Sana comes out with a sad face. We all ran to her, "How is mum ???" I asked.

"I am so sorry Ira but Aunty is going to leave us. You all please enter the ICU to talk with her." She replied. I ran to Mum. She is looking at me. I just hugged her and cried, "No, Mum. Not now, please. I love you. Please stay with me. I know you told me to be strong but I can't. Not at all. Please don't leave me. Please."

"I have to go cutie." Then she said to Aayu, "Please take care of yourself."

"We just met and you are leaving me ???!!!!" Iba Aunty is crying.

"I don't want to but I need to go. Please take care of yourself and Iqra. You all will be happy and stay safe." Mum said and Iba Aunty hugged her from another side.

Slowly Mum took her last breath and left us. Forever.

All are crying...

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I lost my mum.

She will never call me Cutie again.

I will never see her smiley face.

I lost MUM forever........

Forever.....

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Hello readers,
Ira lost her Mum, her support system.
Iba lost her Love getting after decades.
The pain is unbearable but have to endure it.
Indeed life is tough to lead.
Isn't it? :(:(
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