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They both sat on the bed, their back supported with the headboard as Noors head rested on Haya's shoulder. A peaceful silence surrounded them when Noor spoke quietly, if not for the silence in the room, Haya wouldn't have heard it.

' woh bohat bura insaan hai. Mujhe apni biwi nahi malkiyat samajhta hai '.

Haya gasped, she couldn't even speak for seconds as she took in what Noor said.

' Noor, ke-kiya- kia kiya Arman bhai ne'.

( Noor wh- what did he do?)

Haya, only met Arman at some occasions. But after nikah when he went away, she never heard of him, plus, Noor also never talked about him.

Jo zakhm dikhte nahi,

Woh dukhte bohat Hain.

When Noor didn't reply, Haya grew more suspicious, and in a polite tone urged her to tell.

' batao Noor, please'.

( tell me ).

' unhone mujhse za- zabardasti k-kerne ki koshish ki thi, Haya'.

She stared straight at Haya, complaining her with her almost sad, world weary dark brown eyes.

( he tt-tried to fo- force me).

' kab Noor, kab?'.

(when?)

Haya then al