Majid was perturbed on being received by the maid servant when he reached home . usually his wife Zahra opened the door for him.
He asked the maid,where is ZAhra . is she alright ? Yes sir, she is all right just gone to Dr. Shaista ,living next door. Why? Is something wrong. Nothing to worry sir the doctors servant came. Doctor had called her the maid answerd ,i was in the kitchen; made told me she was going to the doctors flat and asked me to take care of the doorbell as it was the time for you to come . Majid was a bit confused ; it was the first time he was not welcomed by his wife in the last eight months ,since hhis marrige. He asked the maid dir the tea and retired to cgange his dress.
As he was changing , he heard Zahra calling him eagerly, where are you majid . i have news. Hyrriedly Majid came out of the room to see Zahra blushing with joy. Where were you, i was worried not to see you at the door. The maid might have told you ; i had been to Dr. Shaista she had called me.
Yes the maid told me ; but why at this hour? Is something important ? Zahra cheerfully replied, yes it is important indeed, rather happy news. A new member us joining our family . on hearing this Majid jumped out happily and asked ,really ? How did you know? Did the doctor inform you?
No. Mother rang from Islamabad . our phone was out of order therefore she called me on Doctors number. She is reaching at 10 am, the day after tomorrow by the express train. Oh ! Majid how sweet? Overwhelmingly she continued she would be living with us; you know due to bhabis ( brothers wife) attitude , it has become difficult for her to live with her , therefore she has decided to live with us . oh Majid , is not that great .
Majid was nearly breathless on hearing this, but managed to hide his feeling , yes but ...... Oh , i had misunderstood ....i mean ..... I thought .... Majid helplessly cutting the discussion , asked the maid for the tea . he was feeling as if a capsule of Quinine has melted in his mouth.