Smile and tears appeared on her face together due to happiness.
After all her husband Ruhaan is coming after a long time.
She ran outside.
Ruhaan put the luggage down and looked at her.
They exchanged happiness through their eyes.
Suddenly she went inside.Ruhaan followed herto the room.
Ruhaan kept his hand on her shoulder.
Ruhaan:Mishti!
Mishti turned back and looked at him.Her eyes were full of tears.
Mishti:Ruhaan!
Ruhaan:Why are these tears in your eyes Mishti?Are you not happy here?
Mishti:I am very happy Ruhaan.But I missed you every moment.I was eating fear everyday.I was always scared about safety.
Ruhaan:I know Mishti.Every Army man’s wife thinks like this.Even I was worried.But Allah was always kind to us.So I am safe.Why these tears now?
Mishti:These tears are due to happiness.I am very happy Ruhaan.
Ruhaan wiped her tears and said:Even I am very happy Mishti.I was longing to see you.
Mishti:Happy Eid.Eid Mubarak Ruhaan..
Ruhaan:Eid Mubarak Mishti.
Mishti:This is the best Eid.You came to celebrate Eid with us.That’s a great thing for us.
Ruhaan:For me too Mishti.
They embraced each other.
Ruhaan:Why this burqa before me?
He removed her burqa.
He took a lehenga from his bag:Wear this.I bought this specially for you.You wear this and we will celebrate Eid together.
She smiled happily.She caressed the lehenga:This is so beautiful..
Ruhaan:It will be more beautiful when you wear it.
She smiled.
Mishti wore the lehenga he gave with jewellery.Ruhaan was mesmerized by her beauty.
Ruhaan:I can’t take my eyes off you Mishti.You look gorgeous.
She could’nt stop blushing.She had missed these compliments from him for a long time.
He pulled her closer passionately.
She blushed.
They celebrated Eid happily.
Time passed.Finally the day has come for Ruhaan to return.
Mishti was in tears.
Ruhaan was struggling hard to control his tears:Mishti…
Mishti was weeping bitterly.
Ruhaan’s eyes were wet:I will return.Right?Please don’t be so sad.
Mishti:I don’t feel like sending you back.I am scared of your participation in the war.
Ruhaan wiped his tears.
Ruhaan:Mishti..I understand your emotions.But it’s my job.It’s duty to serve our country.I have to protect our country.
Ruhaan cupped her face in his hands and looked at her eyes.
Mishti:I know that.And I am proud of the fact that I am a brave soldier’s wife.
Ruhaan:Don’t worry Mishti.
Allah will protect me.He will keep me safe for you.We will celebrate every Eid together.Promise.Now let me go Mishti.
He caressed her face emotionally and turned back to go.She held his hand.He lost his control and leaned towards her face.They joined their foreheads emotionally
and cried out the pain of upcoming separation.
Slowly he moved backward trying hard to control his emotions.
He waved his hand at her painfully.She also waved her hand at him with tears flowing from her eyes.
Mishti does not know whether it’s a temporary separation or not.But she lives with the faith that her husband Ruhaan will be safe and he will return to be with her to celebrate the next Eid.
The End