Three days passed by quickly and finally Wahid was released from the hospital. He dreaded what was to come but he had no option. He braced himself and boarded a plane back to the heart of Country A, the city of Marjaan.
This was the capital city of Country A where Hamdan and Humeyra lived. Though Hamdan was born and raised in Wadia , his whole family basically leaved in the capital since Wadia was a few minutes drive on the outskirts of the city.
Humeyra was currently three months pregnant and her hormones were playing games with her. She would be happy often but her mood swings were coming on and off like that of a teenager.
She was getting extra clingy towards Hamdan as days passed by to a point where she would make Hamdan miss work some times. Even so, Hamdan never complained. Though he was irritated from time to time by her mood swings, his heart would soften every time he saw tears
The family slept well with anticipation and excitement evident in the atmosphere. Hamdan and Humeyra cuddled into each other’s body. Hamdan was fast asleep but Humeyra was wide awake. This was not because she had a choice but her body never cooperates with her.It was a habit. Whenever she changed her location, then it would be hard for her to fall asleep until she gets used to the environment. This also happened to be the first time she would stay in her husband’s family home.She stayed snuggled into Hamdan’s arms enjoying the steady beating of his heart. She loved this husband of hers more than anything and any person that was alive. He was her home, her family and her safety net.He had given her a family, cherished and loved her. She was fully aware the kind of torment her mood swings have brought to him but he neither complained nor showed any signs of being reluctant. He had bee
Hamdan, Wahid, Abdi Rahman, Bilal , Zuneir and the head of the family Umar sat on one side of the dining room eating from one big plate while Humeyra, Juweyriya, Yusra, Yalina and the house female boss Hafsa sat together to eat from the other plate.“Sister-in-law, do you plan to eat with your veil on? Do not fret. We all are a family. Feel at home, “come Bilal’s voice. He liked making jokes the most but his jokes were not always amusing.Hamdan, Wahid and Umar sent him a warning look simultaneously. Hamdan then looked at his wife who didn’t respond. Coincidentally she was also looking at him and silently asking for his permission to unveil her face.He nodded subtly as a silent understanding passed through their eyes. Though the rest didn’t comment, everyone was eagerly waiting to see the girl’s face including a certain someone who had been feeling guilty ever since Humeyra and Hamdan showed up at
The Ramadan effect finally set in. Every empty stomach remembered the less privileged and gave more either in terms of money or food staffs. Fasting was compulsory for every individual who had taken an oath that they believe in one and only One God, Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger provided that the said individual has reached the age of puberty.The fasting period entailed half of the day running from dawn to dusk. It reminded those that always had whatever they wanted and even wasted food that there were others who had almost no food for the whole day or those who survived on one meal a day.Every one's heart was softened during this time. No one was born evil. The only difference was that other people could easily be tempted while others had a good self control. Such was the case with every individual.The residents of Umar'smansionwoke up and continued with new routines specific to the holy
Tarawih(1) was just around the corner. The family was lead in prayers byUmar . The men occupied the front line as the imam stood a few feet ahead of them. The ladies stood behind the curtains.The tarawih prayers were exclusive to this holy month of Ramadhan. It was not mandatory but optional. Even so, most believers opted to pray it. Since it was a congregational prayer, it increased the bonds and ties of the believers.It took one hour for the prayers to come to an end. Everyone dispersed and went to different corners of the house to do their own things. Humeyra was tired from standing up for almost an hour and her legs had started to swell.Hamdan carried his woman bridal style to there room. He asked his youngest sister to carry a bowl of hot water and a bathing towel to his room for him. The couple disappeared in their rooms followed behind shortly by Yusra.Yalina decided to
Juweyriya looked up at the handsome man sitting across her. It was the first time anyone had cared enough to ask about her feelings regarding Hamdan’s marriage. Hafsa who had been feeding her all sort of false information all this time, didn’t bother to ask how she felt. She, in fact was selfish enough to invite her to her home, just to create a rift between the couple who were very much in love.She neither took her son’s discomfort in her consideration nor did she care about her feelings. She made sure that juweyriya was at their mansion as always. Although Hafsa was not completely bad, she was selfish most of the time and didn’t put others into considerations.This was her major flaw. She always thought about her comfort before others. She didn’t care if in the process someone else was uncomfortable or hurt even if the person was her son. Juweyriya felt genuine concern from Wahid’s questio
Wahid’s eyes filled with hatred and darkness as he thought of the kind of damage the video had almost done to his and Humeyra’s relationship. He had almost betrayed her and hurt her something he regrets to date. He had hated his actions but they were not reversible.Thinking of the relationship he had started with Farhana out of a whim, he felt as if he was betraying Humeyra’s trust once more. He should have not made some decisions while he was high on testosterone. He should have taken his time to know with whom he was getting involved in.He didn’t want to listen to more but he would have to anyways. Juweyriya looked at the man whose initial empty orbs were now filled with animosity. For a moment she was scared by his looks. His eyes were like a mirror that conveyed his deepest feelings when he let loose. She was use to Hamdan’s coldness but it never scared her like Wahid’s gaze did.
Days passed by as the family enjoyed the rare opportunity to stay in the same place. Everyone was healthy and fine and that was something to thank Allah for. Juweyriya tried to approach and befriend Humeyra. She would greet her every day and ask about her health and the pregnancy.Her relationship with Wahid was also developing as the two often sought out for the other whenever they felt out of place. They would be found in each other’s company the rest noticed their closeness but no one seems to be bothered by it. Not even Humeyra.In fact she was overjoyed to watch her brother interact with Juweyriya she had been harboring the guilt for being his first love for a long time now. Though it was not intentional, she had hurt his heart and made him shy from other women.She had found out from Yalina who juweyriya was and got an answer she was not expecting. She never knew that Hamdan had someone else in his life befor
" Baby, don't make such a prayer. I am with you my love. please come down. I am sorry. I am so sorry my love!" He couldn't hide the distress he felt watching his beloved's state.What was a man to do when his heart was hurt by his first love? His mother had done something unforgivable. She had ripped open his wife's wounds intentionally aiming to make her bleed and she succeeded.He suddenly recalled the words Humeyra's foster father had said to him before giving his consent and the promise he made.Dhul Qarnain had looked skeptically at him and said,"If Humeyra had a dark past and needed you at the cost of your family, wealth and life, will you still choose her?"He had been left speechless once more yet not for long.“Ya baba, as for my life, I will gladly give for her sake let alone my wealth and health. On the other hand, I can’t not choose my family for she will be my family. Hence