"Baba never talked to me. He always ignored me. How can he call me now? " Mah e Roo's anger did not yet subside. It was noon. She was still hungry and locked in her room.
"Nayab says Baba hates me because of my mama. He is angry with me and my mama too. Why should I greet him? I also have no interest in talking to him. I hate him . Are you listening to me fairy? I hate my father and my mother too. I am bad. All good people should leave me alone." Mah e Roo was looking at her doll with her eyes full of tears.
"Oh ,why do these tears start coming out from my eyes without my permission? I don't want to cry but why can't I stop my tears?" She rubbed her eyes mercilessly. Her reddish eyes were reflecting the state of her heart at that time. Her little heart was hurting.
"Don't cry maah e roo. Otherwise the nose will also start running. It's okay. Stay calm." Mah e Roo raised his face up , took a deep breath with closed eyes and stopped herself from crying. She smiled innocently when a lot of fairies came into her imagination. She reached her dream world where no sorrows existed.
"Doll. Open the door now. It's noon and you haven't eaten anything yet." Sufyan knocked at the door from outside. She frowned, coming back to reality.
"I don't want to eat anything ." Mah e Roo replied, shouting.
"I have brought your favorite food. It is biryani" As Sufyan told her. Mah e Roo thought for a moment. She couldn't leave biryani She got up and opened the door. When Sufyan entered the room, she saw a box of biryani in Sufyan's hand. Her hunger aroused.
"Are you alright?" Sufyan checked her temperature, placing his hand on her forehead. It was burning with fever.
"Yeah I am totally fine. Give me it." She took biryani from his hand and went to bed. Sufyan looked at her with sorrow. It was clear from her face that she was crying.
" I think my doll is in a bad mood." He sat down in front of her. Mah e Roo stopped while opening the box and stared at him.
"Don't disturb me and get out of here."
"oh Don't be angry with me," Sufyan said in a polite manner.
"Okay. You brought me biryani. I'm not angry with you anymore," She said, rolling her eyes. Sufyan smiled.
"May I ask you something?" Sufyan said hesitantly.
"Yeah." Mah e Roo nodded while eating biryani.
"Did Nayab push you from the stairs in the morning?" His tone was serious. Mah e Roo got nervous as it was her fault. If she told anyone about Nayab, then nayab would definitely Punish her. She knew well.
"No." Mah e Roo shook her head in denial. Sufyan watched her with narrowed eyes. She started eating fast.
" Were you in pain when you fell?" As Sufyan asked , Mah e Roo remembered about heart pain.
"No." She lied again. Sufyan wanted to ask her more but Mah e Roo stopped him.
"I will not answer even a single question now. Let me eat comfortably." Mah e Roo said angrily. Sufyan remained silent.
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Zarib Shah was upset because of Mah e Roo's behavior . His heart was hurt to see her condition. He now realized that he should not have left Mah e Roo alone. He was embarrassed and wanted to talk to Mah e Roo.
"Brother, are you alright?" Sarah said from behind him. He turned around.
"Is Mah e Roo ok?" He asked impatiently. Sarah saw the love in his eyes for his daughter.
"Yeah. She is," She said, taking a deep breath.
"Why is she so sick, Sarah? Her condition is too bad . why was she staggering?" Zarib Shah asked her worriedly.
"Children who do not have Parents live like her." Sarah said sarcastically.
"But I gave you the responsibility of her. Why didn't you people notice her condition? No one even thought of getting her treated by a doctor. At least, you should tell me." He said.
"You were lost in your hatred, how could I tell you. I did as much as I could. I could not stay all the time with her . You had gone abroad leaving her here at the mercy of Hadiya. What do you think? Hadiya would raise Mah e Roo like a caring mother. No. If you think so , you are wrong. She was her step mother. She hated her mother. And she vented her anger on her daughter." Sarah's words made his heart anxious. He felt he wouldn't take the next breath.
" I would take her to the hospital when she fainted. She didn't like hospitals and doctors. It was so difficult to bring her to the hospital when she was in her consciousness. Hadiya never paid attention to her own children, what could she do for Mah e Roo." Sarah was speaking in anger. While his eyes were red and wet.
"Nayab said that she takes good care of Mah e Roo. Every time I asked her , she said Mah e Roo is fine." Zarib Shah's voice was trembling.
"She had been lying. Nayab is also Mah e Roo's step-sister. You trusted the wrong people for Mah e Roo." She asserted.
"Sarah. I don't know what to do now. I'm upset to see Mah e Roo's condition. I want to see her healthy. I have realized now, what Mah e Roo is for me. I hated Urwa that's why I didn't want to see Mah e Roo but now I have known, I could neither hate Urwa nor Mah e Roo. I didn't want to face Mah e Roo because seeing her would make me remember Urwa. I wanted to forget Urwa and left Mah e Roo here. I regret it. If I had not gone, my daughter would not be in this situation. She hates me . She does right. I deserve her hate but I want to meet her, talk to her and apologize to her. I want to give everything to her which I can't give her until now.
"She will not forgive you easily, but I will try to convince her. She is not as stone hearted as you who spent sixteen years in his so-called hatred." She made Zarib more embarrassed
"I am sure she will forgive me one day. Now, be ready to take Mah e Roo to the hospital. I want her treated by a specialized doctor." Zarib said.
"She will not agree for treatment. If you pressurize her, she will behave madly and. Her temperament is combative. Everyone here called her psycho and left her alone on the third floor. Mah e Roo is a physical patient as well as a mental patient. She is not normal like children of her age. how will you handle her while you can't even talk to her" Sarah said with worry. Zarb Shah's heart filled with sorrow. He remained silent.
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Hasaan had brought mama and Zonaira in a fully furnished bungalow which he took on rent in Mirpur. He did not know what to do next. Mama stopped him to bring Mah e Roo suddenly as well as was anxious to meet her.
"Now tell me, Mama, what should I do?" Hasaan asked her. They were sitting in the lounge. Zunera had gone to her room.
"Will you do what I say?" She said thoughtfully.
"Yes. Have you thought of a plan?" Hasaan asked in confusion.
"Yeah. Do two things. First watch hadia. I want to know Everything about her. Find out how Hadiya was treating Mah e Roo in the past. You will be able to do this easily by buying one of the servants of Shah palace. Also get information about Zarib Shah and Mah e Roo's relationship. What is the position of Mah e Roo in shah palace? As you have said Mah e Roo lives alone on the third floor, why does she live there Alone? I have to know each and every thing. " She said firmly, then remembered something.
"And keep in Contact with Mah e Roo secretly. Try to be frank with her. She can answer your questions." this command of her was difficult for him but he had to accept it. He was still angry at her for her behavior from the last meeting.
"Okay mama. I will do" Hasaan said respectfully .
"I want all the information within a week. Then we will see how we can bring her from Shah palace. keep in mind that Hadiya must not suspect you at all. Otherwise, Mah e Roo's life could be in danger." She warned him.
" don't worry. I will manage and take care of everything." As Hasaan said obediently, she smiled.
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Mah e Roo had a high fever at midnight. Her whole body was burning and heartbeat was so fast. She was unconscious. Sarah was putting cold bandages on her forehead to reduce her fever. Her temperature dropped but she began to tremble. Her heartbeat gradually slowed down. Sarah quickly called Zarib Shah. He was in his room and about to fall asleep. He was surprised to see Sarah's call at that time.