HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE The Calm before the storm
A lone figure stood in the middle of a dark room. As every second ticked by, the figure stayed still. In one hand the person held a black outdated phone while in the other laid a candy stick.The person soon looked at the hand holding the phone and flipped it open. The gloved fingers automatically touchedthe speed dial. As the figure held the phone to their ears, a subtle yet firm "Boss" came from the other side of the phone."Is everything ready?" Asked the person. " Good. It's time. Let's show them who the boss is. You know what to do. I expect everything to go as planned. Do not disappoint me. We shall meet really soon." The phone was shut close as the figure let
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Being in your arms
Hamdan placed the tray of food on the stool as he sat beside his wife. He was suspicious after realizing that the chair was warm . " Babe, was someone here with you?" Saeed looked at the man and spoke. "No. I was sitting there until I heard your steps. I wanted to warm the chair for you."
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Yearning for his company
Rumeysa sat alone at the isolated spot that she used to spend time with Muntaha. Whenever she was there, her heart would fill up with peace and tranquility. She loved waiting for her man or finding him waiting for her there.Unfortunately,on this day, she felt pained to be there. Her m
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE His Decisions
Muntaha was currently sitting in the corner of one of the mosques in Country Z. He sat cross legged reciting the holy Quran that rested on the Rehal.( An X-shaped foldable book rest used for placing holy books during recitation. )An old man sat beside him, correcting him from time to time. Muntaha's sono
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Adopting A Child
Three days. There were only three days before Eid celebration. The air was was buzzing with excitement and celebratory ambiance. Family's prepared gifts to give to their loved ones as they made their annual donations to the less fortunate.It was a ritual routine for the believers to give donations of the
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE The Actual Storm
A man sat behind his desk doing some paper work. His broad shoulder fit well in the burgundy shirt that he wore with all the buttons in place.His head was cleanly shaven on one side as brown hair rested curled on the other side.His fingers held the pen in his hand with articulate firmness that presented an aura of superiority in them. He could be seen flipping through the pages of the papers before him from time to time.With each passing second, he grew irritated as anger brewed in his black orbs. This continued for some times until the pace with which he flipped the document increased. With each flip, the furrow on his eye brows widened.He finally looked
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE The Eid Celebration
It was yet another day. The day that signified the end of the month of Ramadhan and fasting. Lit by a soft pink glow, the heavenly sunrise warmed the early morning.It was as though it had a life of it's own. Its invisible spirit smiled with delight sending warmness and joy all across the world. Laughter could be felt in the air as the sparkling morning dew lit up the grassy plains like a colony of fireflies.Colorful butterflies filled the air as flowers opened releasing their sweet nectar. Fragrance of nature was evident to welcome and signify a celebratory occasion. Multicolored birds flew across the sky where captivating soft clouds slide over the bright sky. What a da
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Her Beloved Returns
The day was colorful and beautiful. The orphanage was in an exuberant mood as the children and workers had fun. The beautiful architectural building was even more magnificent after it was decorated by balloons, colored candles and artificial light.The weather was neither too hot nor cold making it perfect for celebration. The Eid prayers were like always a communal ritual which excited and United them. Such a graceful and blessed occasion. Everyone was having fun except a certain someone.Rumeysa wore a blue loose dress that matched the color of her eyes. A white head wrap was neatly places on her head. She chose to wear a sky blue niqab for the outfit. Her legs were enca
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Epilogue
4 years later.Khalid, come back here? Hey.. can you stop running around? You will get hurt." Wahid's voice resonated in the room grabbing Xander's attention.He placed the jug back on the table and walked towards the field where the voice came from. He wasn't the only one whose attention was grabbed. Farhana, Rumeysa, Muntaha, Humeyra, and every member of Hamdan's family walked out towards the field.There, the scene that greeted them made the ladies almost lose it as they laughed at the same time. Khalid, Laiba, Linah, Jibril, Murtaza, and Aliya were busy rolling in the mud.The field that was initially dry was now wet from the water they played with. The horse pipe was running. Wahid who had seen them first was trying to stop them but slipped and fell.This made everyone laugh. Seeing his beloved fall, Xander's heart almost stopped beating. " My little prince, are you alright?" He rushed towards Wahid and helped him up.His glare was too
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE New Beginning
Hamdan paced up and down along the corridor as he anxiously waited for news. He had rushed Humeyra to the hospital the minute she notified him of her water breaking.Fortunately, the hospital wasn't far from where they were. Looking at his wristwatch, a frown etched on his face. It had been three hours since he brought her here. Why wasnt there any news yet?Was she perhaps in danger? Did something go wrong? His mind was filled with all sorts of negative thoughts. It would be his fault if anything happens to her. His guilty conscience won't let him have peace."Ya Allah. Please, help her deliver safely. Please ya, Rahman. You are the most merciful. She has suffered a lot already. Don't let her suffer anymore."He prayed in his head as he continued pacing around. He couldn't bring himself to relax. Until he heard the cries of a baby. His heart stopped beating for a second. He was a father? Before he could arrange his thoughts in his mind, another cry follo
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Meeting Her
Humeyra walked along the beach enjoying the cool breeze. Fortunately, it was a private space. Her private space. She has been living in the Villa with the view of the beach to the front, the beautiful man-made forest to the back, and a buzzing town not far from where she lived.She was on a small Islamic Island. The mosque was towards the east. Anyone who wanted to visit the mosque walled around her place before getting to it. For this reason, she had let the people freely walk through her home three days a week.The other four days, the place was restricted. Anyone who wanted to move across would be forced to take the longer route. Fortunately, they understood boundaries and respected them.The neighborhood was not only friendly but also accommodating. She found herself feeling contented just walking around, interacting with them. Long gone was her introverted self who isolated herself from the world.She learned to embrace death as a natural phenomenon
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE A Husband's will
Hamdan was home in no time.He had to settle things at home before he goes in search of his wife. As the first child of the family, both his sisters were now his responsibility.Fortunately, they were old enough to fend for themselves with enough supervision. In addition, three other men can take turns to check on them. He felt grateful for that simple fact.As he waited for his brothers to show up, he went back to his old room and packed a bag. He felt as though his heart was being squeezed in his chest. He was too deep in his emotional exhaustion that he forgot about Humeyra's pregnancy.Thirty minutes later, the entire Umar siblings were seated together waiting for their brother to say something. He had summoned everyone urgently. Abdirahman had a subtle smile on his face. He had an idea what the meeting was about.He had been wanting to tell Hamdan about his opinion. What his eldest brother did was stupid. Humeyra didn't deserve to be abandoned
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Forgotten Promises
It has been exactly three months since his parents' demise. Three months since he abandoned his pregnant wife. For this period, Hamdan never had a peaceful sleep.He couldn't help but wonder what had happened to his love for her. He could feel it. The racing of his heart whenever he thought of a fond memory with her.The way his hands would search for her svelte frame in the middle of the night. Even how he would unconsciously call out her name.Hamdan was aware that there was nothing in the world that could change his feelings for his wife. Not even the fact that she orchestrated his parents' death.What he couldn't forget, however, was his parents' blood. He couldn't take it. He had both parents one day and then the next, they were dead. The reason was no other than his most beloved person.He couldn't accept it. He could neither forgive his parents nor his wife. They were all guilty. He felt sick and suffocated all of a sudden. For the past thre
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Their wedding Night
Muntaha's eyes have been staring longingly towards the curtains that were drawn. What was Rumeysa doing? Was she nervous or was she anxiously waiting for him? How does she look as a bride? As he drunk from his glass, he had several questions circumnavigating his mind.It was their wedding night after all. Unfortunately, he had not seen his bride the whole day. She was officially his halal wife. His one and only. He was a man used to having his way with women. Contrary to his initial thoughts, he found himself feeling regretful. How beautiful and memorable it would be if he had saved himself for his bride.Abdullah noticed Muntaha's gaze wandering from time to time. He wanted to stick around longer. Just to see how much longer his boss cum friend will resist the temptation. Yet, watching him was becoming a pain. He looked around at the men in the room and announced the end of the party.The men looked at each other in understanding and stood up leaving, one by on
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE The Nikah
Subhanallah, what a beautiful day it was. Rumeysa woke up feeling nervous. She was going to get married today. Will the event go well?was there something she was supposed to do? what would happen after the nikah? Was she allowed to be happy when Humeyra was not?She looked at her hands. They looked more b
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Preparing For a Nikah
Rumeysa walked around the orphanage inspecting every corner. A month had gone past so fast without any warning. She and Muntaha went back to their home country after meeting with everyone else. Humeyra was the only one they didn't have the pleasure to see. She disappeared without a warning.The first thin
HER SECRETS, HIS LOVE Of Love
Zuneir and Juweyriya were finally feeling at ease with their circumstances. They had faced a lot of things but, by the end of it all, they found each other. The bane that was in his heart finally faded away. He let go of everything that would hurt him and embraced those that were likely to bring him happiness.