The office was awkwardly quiet. Looks were exchanged between each other but none said a thing. Muhammad clasped his sweaty palms together and shook his head, he managed to form a fake smile then turned to Hisham.

"It's all a lie, Hisham bro don't you trust me?"Muhammad questioned, feigning innocence. Hisham rose his brows at him quizzically. He knows Muhammad in and out even when he is lying to him and right he is doing just that.

"We are not here to talk about the truth or the lie in this matter, rather the solution to this problem."Hadiza chimed in, staring earnestly at Muhammad.

"When I'm not at fault how I'm I going to be of any help."Muhammad argued. Hadiza rolled her eyes and sighed; Muhammad isn't going to give in so quickly this is going to be hard as everything is going. They've been in the office for 30 minutes but Muhammad isn't agreeing to anything. He had said that the statement she was given was false.

And how is the statement false ?

Mufida's parent won't lie to her. What would they gain by doing so ?

The only person who is lying is Muhammad he doesn't even look like someone whom you can trust.

"Look, it's about someone's life here, it's a very serious matter so what we want from you is your cooperation that's it."Hisham reasoned trying to act calm, but deep down he wanted to punch Muhammad right in the face when he denied being the one responsible for her condition.

"Hisham b.."

"Don't."Hisham interjected banging his fist on the table. "We are not here for play Muhammad, you'll have to help in this exposure therapy."

"Neither I'm I here for play, I've important things to take care of but I came here. I won't take part in any exposure therapy or whatsoever you just said."Muhammad debunked shaking his head and jumped to his feet.

"Muhammad sit down."Hadiza ordered. "If you agree to this her father will let you go but if you don't I'm afraid you're going to be arrested under charges of rape."Hadiza added and Muhammad paused briefly for sometime before turning back and taking his sit.

This single move of his clearly shows that he is guilty; Hisham thought staring at him disgustingly. They might be friends before best buddies but not anymore.

How can a human being commit such a crime for his own selfish reasons. Didn't he thank about his siblings how they will feel if they were in her shoes.

As Doctor Hadiza kept on explaining everything to him, Hisham hissed and left the office. He couldn't stay in the same room with criminals.

•

"Mufida guess who is coming today?"Rahma questioned wiggling her brows at Mufida teasingly. She had come to visit Mufida and to her surprise her condition is getting better Alhamdulillah. Ramadan is almost over and preparations for Eid-al-fitr is already starting, happiness and joy all around.

"I don't want to guess anything, leave me alone."came Mufida's grumpy reply.

"Okay I'm leaving."Rahma stated playfully picking up her bag. Mufida didn't say anything nor did she stop her from leaving. Rahma felt a little bad, bade her goodbye and left.

Raheenah who was dressed in her long Ankara gown came out of the kitchen and saw Rahma leaving. "You're going already?"She questioned and send a smile her way.

"Yes, I'll be back during Eid In sha Allah."Rahma replied and Raheenah giggled softly.

"Okay, Allah ya kaimu."Raheenah prayed settling herself down on the couch beside Mufida.

"Ameen."Rahma replied and swished away.

It was as if Mufida didn't notice Raheenah beside her she was so engrossed in watching whatever that was going on in the television.

Not wanting to ruin the mood or make Mufida upset by saying anything, Raheenah brought out her phone and started rummaging through her old photos which all had Mufida with a happy smile on.

Umma came downstairs with her hijab on and motioned for Raheenah to come.

"Dr. Hadiza just called, they're here."Raheenah nodded briefly.

If Hadiza is here then that also mean Muhammad is also here.

Ya Allah.

"Umma, are you sure about all this. I mean Muhammad coming here I don't think is safe for Mufida and all of us."Raheenah said everything that was on her mind.

Umma glanced at Mufida and a weak smile illuminated her face. "Dr. Hadiza managed to convince him somehow to come here then that means he is ready to help. All I want is my daughter to be back again, she is so young and has gone through so much in life."Her eyes were already welled up with tears.

Raheenah forced a smile. "Umma, don't worry she will be okay."she assured not even sure whether Mufida is going to be okay or not.

"We should go and meet them outside, call Ridwan from his room."Raheenah nodded and swiftly made her way to his room.

She met him on the phone with Haidar. "Okay I'll see you soon."He said and hang up the call.

"Habibaty."He called pulling her into a warm hug. She is here to call him but it looks like it is going to take longer than expected.

"The doctors are here, we should meet them."Raheenah apprised after breaking the hug.

Ridwan heaved a long sigh sliding his hands into his pocket. "Okay, then let's go. We don't spend much time together here."He whined to which Raheenah rolled her eyes at.

•

One glance at Muhammad, Ridwan felt like smashing his face and turning it into a mashed potato. The nerve of the guy to even step a foot into their compound.

Raheenah noticed the looks exchanged by the two, they both look as if they were about to burst because of rage. Raheenah squeezed his hand with what she hoped was a reassuring gesture before dragging him with her to their various seats.

"Muhammad have to meet with Mufida again."Hadiza said and everyone had a puzzled look on their faces. Obviously, wondering why she is suggesting something as such as the only way to make Mufida feel better.

"But this time around you all will be around her, and that way she will feel safer than when the accident occurred."Hadiza added clearing everyone's doubt.

Ridwan nodded briefly and then turned to Muhammad. "Don't even dare try to act smart, because this time around we won't spare you."He warned pointing his index finger at Muhammad.

Muhammad opened his mouth to talk back at him but closed it. He couldn't utter a thing, he is done with that matter long ago and now his only case is seeing himself married to Maryam and nothing else. He took a look at his wristwatch seeing it was time for him to finally meet Maryam he said;

"We should get done with this quickly I don't have all day."Muhammad announced impatiently and he didn't miss the glare Ridwan send his way.

He isn't scared of anyone but when it comes to Ridwan he wouldn't dare mess with him.

"You can go inside together, Dr. Hisham and I will stay here and await the result."They all nodded and did as Hadiza said.

"I hope everything goes well."Hisham prayed rubbing his sweaty palms.

It didn't take long for a car to honk at the gate, causing their attention to turn to the gate. Seeing the car, Hisham was sure it was Haidar's car, he is Ridwan's best friend after all.

"Hisham you're here."Haidar said rather asked surprised with a smile.

"Yes, I'm here with Hadiza."Hisham replied pointing a finger at Hadiza. Haidar smiled and she smiled back with the same enthusiasm.

"Okay, I'll head inside."

"Are you here to meet Ridwan?"Hisham found himself asking. He doesn't know why he asked him that but he just wanted to be sure that his Mufida is not Haidar's Mufida.

Yeah, she is mine.

"No, actually I'm here to see Mufida, her therapy session is taking place today right?"

Despite the fact he got his answer. It was crystal clear that His Mufida is Haidar's Mufida. He couldn't help but feel jealous and insecure of his own love for her.

What if she doesn't love him but love Haidar instead ?

Will he be able to bare it seeing them together ?

Why ?

Why all this ? Why him ? Why does it have to be him ?

Zooming out of his trance, Haidar was nowhere to be seen. He must've left already, nevertheless Hisham found himself following him into the house with the excuse of seeing how everything is going. And he regret ever entering the house because of what his eyes witnessed immediately he entered.

"Haidar, take me away from him. I don't want to see him ever again."Mufida held Haidar's hand tightly as she sobbed.

Haidar held her hand tightly and pulled her into a warm hug.

It was wrong yet it felt right.

This was exactly what he should've done years back but didn't out of helplessness.

Holaaaaaa !

I know, and I'm sorry I said I will update again yesterday but I wasn't able to. I was busy with doing something serious this time I promise and not lazying around 😂

I know I'm forgiven. So,

What do you think about the update ?

Hmmm, Hisham is getting jealous o !

#teamHisham what do you think we should do about it ?

If you were to advise him what will you tell him ?

#teamHaidar tell me what you think about their bonding. Mufida and Haidar are coming closer...

Hmmm

See ya !!!!

Ria ❤️