Chapter 2

Sameera's pov...

By that time it was night. My parents, me and Ibrahim sir all are sitting outside of room 20.

Our marriage was completed just 2 hours ago. Grandpa was fine for about an hour. He could not speak but had a light smile on his face. He hold my and sir's hands for a long time. Maybe he gave blessing us for marriage. But only we know that marriage was a blessing or a curse. After marriage, sir and I did not look at each other even once. After some time, grandpa's health began to deteriorate. The nurses quickly called the doctor. Doctor checked up and told to give up hope. They tried everything they could.

And just 15 minutes ago he breathed his last. After hearing the news from the doctor, sir's condition worsened. After hearing that, he could not keep his balance. It's like he's going to fall over right now. Tears came from his eyes as he sat on the floor. The situation seems to be getting worse....seeing his condition brought tears to my eyes. It was clear to see how one feels when a loved one dies...

After some time sir asked my father to take me home. Because hearing this news, other professors will come to visit ; so seeing me may raise questions in their minds.

That's why my father told my mother, "Ye, it's getting late night , you both go home now if we need anything I will call you. Now you go."

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(Next day at Sameera's home.)

I was lying in my bed at home looking at the ceiling. I didn't sleep all night. How can anyone sleep in such a situation? Suddenly my phone started vibrating. Seeing Shahina, i answered the phone.

"Are you okay bestie?", Shahina asked.

Sameera : "I'm okay, and I'm not okay, both."

Shahina : "Me and das went there to the hospital yesterday after hearing about sir's grandfather but you were not there then. And I didn't call you again because it was too late at night."

Sameera : "Yes yesterday me and mom left shortly after. How long were you there ?"

Shahina : "We went shortly before the funeral and returned home at dawn. Some students were also present at the funeral."

Sameera : "Ooh. Is it that?"

Shahina : "Hmm. Are you going to school today?"

Sameera : " I don't to think I will. Maybe tomorrow. "

Shahina : "Okay, I'm not going too then. I'll come at noon in your house. Will it be okay?"

Sameera : "No problem. Come when you want."

Shahina : "okay then. Bye for now."

After hanging up, I suddenly heard the sound of the door bell ringing. Mom was sleeping downstairs, so I went to open the door. Opening the door, I saw father standing and Ibrahim sir next to him. I stood back from the door and let them into the room. Sir's face turned white after the whole night's pressure. Dad said , "Call your mother, dear. And for now give ibrahim a glass of water."

After calling mother I prepared two glasses of water for sir and dad and took them in front of them. Mom was cooking some light breakfast for them in the kitchen. Although we all know that no one can eat that much at this time. Mom told me to go back to my room to take rest. I just helped her a little bit in the kitchen them I came back to my room.

I laid in bed again and started thinking about previous night. How many things had changed from that night. I thought to myself that I should keep my mind busy with something. Taking out a notebook from the book shelf and I started to draw something.

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After some time my drawing was completed. I had painted a portrait of a man petting his cat. I was about to put some finishing touches on the painting when I suddenly heard a knock on the door. Only shahina used to knock on my room door when she came to our house. And my parents used to call my name outside my room if there were any need.

I answered, "Yeah Shahina, come in." I was looking at the door thought Shahina. Saw that it was not Shahina , it was Sir.

He asked standing at the door, "May I come? I want to have a talk with you."

Blinking a few times, "Yeah Sir, come."

He came and sat on the bed in front of me.

Sir : "See, what happened was not in our hands. But now we are couples, so we have to behave like one."

Sameera : " Sir, don't pressure yourself like th.. "

Sir : " I'm not doing anything Sameera. I just need some time. I have talked with your parents. They have already agreed. "

Sameera : " about what ? "

Sir : " For now you stay here for 10-15 days.

As i was not ready for the marriage in advance, I need some necessary things in my house to get them fixed. You will come afterthat."

Sameera : " Can't i stay in my house? I don't think we would both be comfortable in your house. "

Sir : "We will be. Let me just give some time. And in University we will behave as we have always done. Don't worry i will never let your reputation go bad. "

Sameera : "What if someone finds out later?"

Sir : " We'll see then. I see you can paint well."

Sameera : "Ooh, it's just nothing. I was just drawing."

Sir : "Okay, now I have to go. Take care."

"Okay sir." I responded. When sir was leaving my room, I remembered about our the assignment. I called out him, " Sir."

He looked at me and said, "Yes?"

I told, " The assignment, Can you postpone that ? "

He kept a silent for moment then answered, "Okay, Tell them , Next month, First week."

I nodded then. He left then.

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Ibrahim's pov :

5 DAYS AFTER

I was trying to come out of grief. Don't they say time heals everything. Yes it slowly does. Everyone has to leave this world one day sooner or later. Some work was going on at home. A new room was being arranged for Sameera with all her necessary things. I had my own room. But I wanted to give her space, where she would be comfortable. The time was passing by seeing the housework. I didn't go University for that reason...

Sameera's pov...

( After more 5 days. )

After School I was waiting for the bus at the bus stop. I was waiting for the bus for half an hour. Suddenly a black car stopped in front of me on the road. And the car's windows were tinted black. I got scared and stood aside. The car stood there for two or three minutes, then the car windows went down. I looked and saw Ibrahim Sir sitting in the driver's seat. I was amazed to see him.

"Hop in Sameera.", Sir said.

I asked, pointing at myself, " Me?"

Sir gave a little smirk and said ," No, I am talking to the ghost standing behind you. Now, Come soon. I'll drop you. "

At first I didn't want to go but nothing to do as I waited for a long time , it didn't come yet.

I went to the car and sat on the passenger seat......

Sir : " Is everything going well? "

Sameera : " Yes. All is well. "

Ibrahim's pov....

There was no further conversation between us. Both are silent. All of a sudden Sameera said, " Sir, this is not my way home. This road goes to the opposite direction of my house. "

Looking at her I said, "We are going home means yours and mine. Before coming here i went to your house and got permission from your parents."

Hearing this, she looked at me in disbelief.