Hurt,Betrayal And Sacrifice

Chapter 35

Dua's P.O.V

To say that today was a disaster would be an understatement. It was much worse than that. At first, my father was happy to see me but when he saw with whom I had come all his happiness was replaced with uncontrolled rage. And he didn't hesitate to show me exactly that.
He tried to corner me before hearing but that didn't happen since Hashir was with me every moment.

At hearing, when judge asked about our divorce matter, we simply told him that we don't want to separate. We didn't mention the fake signs on divorce papers since I didn't want to put my father in trouble for this whole facade and Hashir agreed to it because of me. The judge asked me whether I was pressurised by Hashir to say that and I saw my father's eyes lit up at this statement but all his excitement went down the drain when I declared that I willingly want to stay in marriage with Hashir.

My father's lawyer tried to persuade the judge otherwise but since I've already stated that I want to stay with Hashir, he couldn't do anything. And the case was closed just like that.

After we went out, my father was already present there waiting for us. And I couldn't avoid the confrontation with him anymore. He was furious or more like fuming with rage. He told me how much I've disappointed him and I couldn't help but feel sad at his statement.

I did remind him that it was him who got me married to Hashir in the first place. I hadn't run away with him nor I've done my marriage by myself. It was him who willingly did it and now it was also him who wanted me to get separated from Hashir. But all of that went in vain. He disowned me like I had already expected and told me that I'm a huge disappointment for him and from now on he has no kids and left.

From childhood, I never had any free will. It was my father who always decided everything for me. From studies to marriage, he always took decisions for me. I always followed his orders willingly or unwillingly. This was the first time, I was going against him like that.

I couldn't help but feel helpless too. Despite whatever my father had done he was still my father. I didn't want him to be sad or angry because of me. I don't know what that makes me but I still care for him and no matter what I do I can't bring myself to hate him.

"Are you alright?"
Hashir's voice brought me out of my web of thoughts and I was grateful for that because I couldn't think about anything anymore.

"I think so."
I replied dejectedly and he sighed and held my hand. He placed soft kisses on my knuckles and I let out a deep breath.

"Everything will be fine."
He replied which he had already said almost hundredth time today and I shook my head at him.

"I don't think so. Hashir! you don't know my father like I know him. He won't be silent after today's drama. I'm sure he'll do something to take revenge because of his public humiliation. What if he tried to hurt you?"
I exclaimed in horror at my own thoughts and he tightened his hold on my hands.

"He will not do anything. Trust me."
Hashir replied calmly but I wasn't satisfied by his short answer.
He was strangely calm altough he should know better after whatever happened to us in the past.

"But...."
I tried to say something but he shushed me with a shake of his head and I turned silent. I don't know why he was so calm but I still trust him like no other.

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Today was our last day at hospital. Our training had ended last week and today we had to come for some legal documentations. This year had passed in a blink of an eye. I was happy as well as sad about it. Happy because I was finally free from everything and could enjoy my married life with Hashir as I like but sad too because all of my friends were leaving.