**Scene 1: Case Closed**
The late afternoon sun filtered through the dusty windows of the police station. Haroon sat at his desk, the final file of the high-profile robbery case placed neatly in front of him. The past few months had demanded sleepless nights, endless stakeouts, and moments of danger that only made his resolve stronger.
"Sir, your signature here," Constable Aslam said, placing the final clearance paper before him.
Haroon signed with a sense of quiet triumph. "Finally... it's done."
"Congratulations, Sir! This case was a tough one," Aslam grinned.
Haroon nodded and smiled. "Thank you, Aslam. Let's see what's next."
His phone buzzed. It was Maryam. Haroon answered cheerfully, "Maryam, main ghar araha hoon. Bohat zaroori baat hai tumse karni hai."
Her voice, warm and loving, replied, "Jee, mein intezaar kar rahi hoon."
**Scene 2: A Moment of Joy**
Haroon walked into their home, freshly changed from his uniform into casual shalwar kameez. The air held a light aroma of jasmine – Maryam had lit incense sticks again. She emerged from the kitchen wiping her hands on her apron.
"Tumhara chehra to kuch zyada hi chamak raha hai aaj," she said playfully.
He smiled, pulling her gently to sit next to him on the sofa. "Maryam, mujhe promotion mil gaya hai. Ab mein Inspector Haroon Ahmed hoon."
She gasped and covered her mouth in shock. "Ya Allah! Mubarak ho! Mein bohat khush hoon!"
He took her hands in his. "Tumhara saath tha Maryam. Tumhari duaon ka nateeja hai."
Tears welled in her eyes but before she could say more, her expression suddenly changed. Her body wobbled slightly, and within seconds she fainted.
"Maryam!" Haroon shouted and caught her in his arms just before she could hit the floor.
**Scene 3: Rushed to the Hospital**
Haroon drove with urgency, his eyes flickering between the road and Maryam's pale face in the rearview mirror. At City Hospital, he carried her inside shouting, "Doctor! Emergency hai!"
Dr. Samina, a family friend, was thankfully on duty. She immediately took Maryam in while nurses assisted.
An hour passed like a lifetime. Haroon paced in the waiting area, his hands clenched and his heart pounding.
Finally, Dr. Samina appeared with a calm smile. "Haroon, mubarak ho. Maryam theek hai... aur ek aur khushi ki baat yeh hai ke woh do mahine ki pregnant hai."
For a moment, Haroon stood stunned. "Sach mein?" he whispered.
"Jee. Aap dono ke liye double congratulations."
**Scene 4: Joyful Recovery**
Maryam woke up in a private hospital room. Her eyes fluttered open to see Haroon sitting beside her, holding her hand.
"Tum theek ho, Maryam?" he asked softly.
She nodded slowly, "Haan... mujhe kya hua tha?"
"Tum behosh hogayi thi. Lekin sab theek hai... Doctor ne bataya ke tum maa banne wali ho."
Her eyes filled with tears. "Mein maa banne wali hoon?"
Haroon kissed her forehead. "Haan. Allah ne ek aur khushi de di humein."
She held his hand tightly, overwhelmed by emotion.
**Scene 5: Returning Home**
A few days later, Maryam was discharged. As Haroon helped her into bed, he said, "Tum sirf aaram karo. Ab sirf tumhara aur baby ka khayal rakhna meri duty hai."
She smiled, placing her hand on her belly. "Haroon, mujhe abhi bhi yaqeen nahi araha..."
He sat beside her. "Ek din Inspector, agle din hone wala baap. Zindagi sach mein ajeeb hai."
They laughed together, their hearts full. That night, as they lay under the stars, Haroon whispered, "Mujhe lagta hai Allah ne meri imaandari ka sabse haseen inaam diya hai."
Maryam nestled closer, "Aur mujhe sabse acha humsafar..."
They fell asleep, surrounded by dreams brighter than any stars above.