BK 2 chapter 7
"Where is my food" Abdulrahman growled, descending from the stairs while cuffing the sleeve of his shirt. My heart skipped with fear of what he could do. He was unpredictable.
"Your food is on the table" I replied shakily, afraid of his outburst.
He yelled and shouted at me but never yelled whenever Abdullahi was around. He was the perfect father to Abdullahi yet a great oppressor to me.
I didn't know why he married me, if he knew he had fallen out of love with me.
"What is this? ," he asked in disgusted, raising his brows while holding the plate.
"Food," I replied meekly, walking backwards slowly.
"I know, explain" he said exasperatedly, slamming his fist on the table which shook all the plates on it.
"You didn't tell
BK 2 chapter 8I've been living constantly with fear of Abdulrahman. He loved me yet that didn't stop him from making my hell.I sat down idly on my bed, humming an unknown tone while playing with my fingers when I heard him roar my name from the room. My body trembled with fear as I gulped down the anxiety I was feeling."SOPHIA" he yelled my name from downstairs. I dropped what I was doing and prayed silently to Allah to give him sabr*. I was scared, I didn't know what had gone wrong because he never called me by my name except if he was angry-- extremely angry. I rushed down the stairs; taking two steps as one. (Patience).I saw him shaking in rage with a piece of paper in his hand, clenching his fist."Take" he gritted his teeth, holding the paper out to me. I didn't have time to stare at him before I collected quickly not wanting to anger him
BK 2 chapter 9 Life had not been easy for me since I got married to Abdulrahman. I lived in a frightening life. He was a living-bomb, didn't know when he would explode. I was always free from his beating or abusive words when bibi was around.I was deep in my thoughts; thinking about my life, from my marriage to Yusuf to Zainab, my father and Abdulrahman.When the bell jingled, I sighed and shook off the bad memories. I opened the door and searched for the intruder but found nothing except a well-packaged box that had my name written on it.I carried it inside then unwrapped it. I opened it and saw a different kind of jewellery and chocolate. I smiled, who knew that I liked chocolate.I picked up the envelope that was attached to the box, I opened it but the content inside it made my breath hitch. I scrambled around trying to burn or throw it awa
BK 2 chapter 10 It had been a month since I'd left Abdulrahman's house. I sighed tiredly and rubbed my temple, I'd been feeling a slight headache. Abdulrahman used to visit once a week and pleaded for me to come back but I couldn't because I wanted him to know my worth.Maryam visited me every weekday after work. I'd returned back to the office after I'd left it in care of my younger brother- Lut.The person sending the letters was still a mystery. I received gifts and letters almost thrice in a week.~**~"Divorce you"."No, she can't do that?" He said anxiously."She can't leave you, uhn?. You never make her happy except by adding pain to the opened scars." Maryam yelled at him."She can't leave me" he laughed nervou
BK 2 chapter 11 Everything happened in a blur, I felt the tightening in my chest, throat as well as shortness of breath while my hands clammed with sweat.My eyes glued to the spot. Flashback of Yusuf's death replayed back as one of my favorite movies. My body felt like someone was controlling it and that nothing could save me. I just wanted to fade into nothingness. My breathing became shallow and hyperventilating, I began to shake while my mind went black, I was unable to think at all. I felt lightheaded and collapsed on the floor, crying uncontrollably and having breathing difficulties. My hands tensed up and went tingly from lack of oxygen due to hyperventilating.No, I screamed internally in anguish.I felt a warm hand, soothing my back and put me into a hug. I couldn't make out the person's shape or figure but the person
BK 2 chapter 12Here I was sitting in the doctor's office nervously, the doctor requested to see me in his office."Hello ma'am", he greeted me with a small smile while taking off his coat. I nodded my head in acknowledgment and slumped down on my seat."The reason I called you here was because of your son's health" my heart spiked at the mention of my son's name."What's wrong" my voice croaked, it reflected my feelings."Well, thank God. A good Samaritan donated his blood, luckily it matched your son's own" he smiled lightly while I grinned widely in return happily.Alhamdulillah!, my son is okay."When is he getting discharged," I asked excitedly, I couldn't contain the immense joy I was feeling. I'd missed my boy so much."He will be discharged soon but we need to carr
BK 2 chapter 13 Abdullahi was discharged two weeks after going through some tests. The doctor has appointed him to a speech therapist; the disorder could be short or long term.He had been on bed rest for a month at home, I never let him out even at school. I locked him up and he had been pestering me on it while I always shrugged it off."Mo-mom-ma, I'm fiiiiine!. I don't liiiike staaaaying iiin beeeed" he whined."You need more rest baby," I told him softly, pinching his chubby cheek."I'm fine" He grumbled, "buuuut schooool?" His eyes lit up."No school" I grinned at him, "I'm gonna homeschool you" I replied while crunching plantain chips. He stretched his hand to pick but I swatted his hand away and stuck my tongue out."Noooooo" he exclaimed with wide eyes, "moooomma you can't teach me" he pou
Bk 2 chapter 14 I was shocked would be an understatement. I looked pale the moment I saw his face.His arm still snaked around me, I struggled to get out of his arm but he smirked at me and pulled me harder to him.He is alive!.I couldn't believe it?.How?."Are you okay?" he smiled while his eyes twinkled with mischief.I scrambled away from him and went to the gents while my heart was beating erratically.I rushed to the basin, I splashed water on my face. And I cleaned the bead of sweat on my face while looking at the mirror. I saw a shadow flashed at the mirror, I turned back quickly but found nothing.Maybe I am hallucinating!.I splashed some water again on my face, as I was raisi
BK 2 chapter 15 I ran to my room hastily without glancing back at the people I left in the sitting room. I banged the door loudly after me and slumped down the door.Why me?!.Why can't I be free for once?!.The pounding on the door intensified, never ceased to stop as I was hearing Maryam and Abdulrahman the other side of the door, urging me to open but I didn't answer them. By the time they realized I would not answer their request by opening the door, they left me alone to wallow in my self-pity."Ya Allah!, why?" I sobbed loudly, hot tears streaming down my cheeks with my fingers trembled."These are too much for me, I never pray for these oh Allah" I went on. "Ya Allah, I know this is my challenge, please help me. You are the one who saved prophet Yunus inside the belly of the fish. Please help me. Give me steadfastness,
BK 2 : Epilogue8 months later.My life had taken a roller-coaster-like movie from one scene to another but alhamdulillah through the journey of my life, I'd learnt, experienced and been more mature. I was able to stand firm with my beliefs on the Creator of the creators, the King of kings.Allah tested us to know who would stay and believe and He said: "Verily after every difficulty is ease". No matter the challenges or situations we found ourselves in, know that Allah would make the way.Who could believe with everything I'd passed through or with everything that had happened I would still be happy in the end But alhamdulillah I was very grateful to the Almighty for giving me patience and steadfastness to pass through it.It was said in a hadith that, 'the earth is a prison for the believers and paradise for the unbelievers'.
BK 2 chapter 28Life was fairing, everything had been going smoothly with Allah's will. Abdullahi was doing okay with his father during weekends. We went to Khaleed's wedding ; Allah blessed him with a niqobii and a hafizoh. I was extremely happy for him. We were expecting our little buds - Rodiyah and Mor'diyyah. The scan I did showed that I was having twins. I couldn't be happier. We'd been preparing because at any moment the babies would arrive in this world."Mom, wheeen arrre my sissssters coooming out?" Abdullah asked, poking my bump."I do not know baby but they are coming soon" I prolonged the 'soon', "you'll soon see and carry them" I said rubbing my stomach tenderly."S, how are you" Abdulrahman asked, walking toward me."I'm fine but my back is aching me" I whined softly while he chuckled."Daddy" Abdullah called him.
BK 2 chapter 27"Who knocks by this time of the day" Abdulrahman grumbled, tossing on the bed."Just go back to sleep, I'll go check" I smiled sweetly at him while I was feeling mad at the person who was knocking.Maryam!, I yelled in my head because she would be the only one to knock by 3:00 am. She might have been trying my number. I'd switched it off because I didn't want any disturbance. I needed my perfect sleep.The rain was pouring vigorously, the cool breeze of the rain was entering through the opened window."No, you wait here" he groaned, taking his jalabiya. I went out without waiting for him.Wallahi, I'm going to deal with Maryam today, I thought angrily. I went to the kitchen to take a spatula to hit her head with it.Maryam, Maryam Maryam!, I chanted in my head.
BK 2 chapter 26Why did he have to come now!.Why is it that every moment of happiness, he always comes to damage it, I wondered.I couldn't move from where I stood, I was frozen.Abdulrahman was talking to me but I didn't respond because the fear I was feeling was greater than my auditory sense.I wanted to talk but my vocal cord to carry the sound was not working. I wanted to move my hand to point but my hand was not working also. I was feeling lightheaded, my breathing was coming out in a short pant. The world was spinning aroundNot again, I thought.Today was going smoothly, I was enjoying today outside with my husband but I felt like puking.I didn't know how it happened but I was puking all the content in my stomach while Abdulrahman was patting my back softly.
BK 2 chapter 25I dressed in my smoky red dress which hugged my bodice perfectly. The sleeves were long which had some different patterns at the hem. The dress was beautiful and it made me gorgeous in it. I wore my black wedge which had some stony particles on the top that was used to form love. I put on my black lengthy cape which compliments my smoky red dress. I left the room not without carrying my handbag along with me which was filled with my purse, keys, Atm and my ID cards.I opened the door and saw Abdulrahman had changed his outfits. He put on a black turtleneck polo which hugged his perfect chest. His V-line showed clearly with his scripture abs and his flexible muscles. His blue tailored pants reaching his enemies. The glasses he put on added more to his beauty. Men with glasses were cool. He parked the car at the front of the house while he was jiggling the car key."Do you like what you
BK 2 chapter 24 I snuggled closer to Abdulrahman, needing his body heat even though I was under the duvet when my phone rang. I checked the time and saw it was 3:00 am in the morning.Who the heck calls at midnight?. I thought.I groaned still feeling sleepy, removed the duvet and picked it without looking at the caller."Sophia, please help me" I heard Maryam's urgent voice. I sat abruptly, straightening my back, my sleep was long gone."What happened?" I asked, now biting my own lip furiously in concern."It is Royhan" She called out frantically."What's wrong with brother Royhan?" I panicked, switching on the light."erm..." She trailed off, "you know..." She gulped because I heard the sound."You know what?. You are scaring me" I shou
BK 2 chapter 23 We had been preparing for Maryam's nikkah (wedding). I was very happy for my friend, she was a sister I never had to me. I should make it a memorable day for her. Whenever I teased her being a wife to be, she always shies away. It was rare to see a bossy lady like her shy away from but it was fun, watching her. She was becoming herself back.She had hidden herself in pain and hurt. When someone is greatly hurt, he or she either becomes rude or silent. Maryam had a bitchy, bossy behaviour but I knew it was her past that made her that way. She was protecting herself from being hurt again. Don't judge people by their attitude, it was their past experience that changed them.I was dragging her to the mall, I needed to change her closet."But it doesn't mean" she whined while I gave her deaf ears.
BK 2 chapter 22 I'd been discharged from hospital a month after Yusuf incident. I'd felt bad for him but there was nothing I could do.My life went back to normal, no drama. Abdulrahman became the most caring and sweetest husband. He attended to all my needs before battling my eyelashes. He knew what I wanted and needed.We were back together, living peacefully. I was happy and content. I'd have him all the permission to my properties, he was my husband and I trusted him.I sat on the couch, thinking about how I could talk to my boy about his father. I couldn't deny Yusuf's rights as a father. And my son had the right to know the truth but how can I go about it?.Children were complicated, how would I explain to him, I thought aloud.The man he knew wasn't his father?
BK 2 chapter 21 I woke up groggily; groaning, squinting my eyes because of the light. I felt a wave of nausea wash over, I stood up quickly, went to the nearest washing basin and puked all the contents inside my stomach. I rinsed my mouth and face as I was walking out of the bathroom, I felt lightheaded. I held the nearest door for support or else I would have fallen with a loud thud on the floor.My family rushed inside, coming to my side. Abdulrahman helped me to the bed and gave me a glass of water. That was what I needed.I drank the water greedily like a thirsty camel. The water went down from my mouth to my stomach, my stomach rumbled. That was what happened to drinking water when you wake up with anything in the stomach."What happened?" my voice croaked, my throat was paining me as I talked. Then I remembered everything. Khadij