Us Against The World

A Lot Has Happened

5 years Later

A lot has happened over the last five years. Zac and I finally got married we had an intimate destination wedding with friends and family. My dad was able to walk me down the aisle. 

Zaya is now five years old, very smart and sassy she definitely keeps us on our toes.

During those five years I lost my mom to cancer. She went though her first round of treatments with no problem and the cancer was gone. A couple years had passed and it came back with a vengeance. Mona did not want to go through another round of treatment so of course that sped up the process. I was glad that we actually were able to make up and rekindle our relationship while we still had time. God knew I needed her when I had Zaya.

It made me smile thinking about the relationship her and Zaya had. That little girl had my mom wrapped around her fingers there was nothing my mom wouldn't have do for her.

She may not have got it right with me when I was younger but when it came to Zaya she made up for it in so many ways

If it wasn't bad enough no soon after my mom died my dad died of a heart attack. It came out of no where. When I say I hit rock bottom I was in a dark place for a while but I knew I had to push through for Zaya and my husband 

Zac was there every step of the way helping me get through it, It took a minute but I am doing much better 

Business was booming for both of us since we were both owners that meant spending a lot of time apart. Which also meant not being able to spend time together.

The last Zac and I left off we were arguing for that very reason 

I hate that I let him leave and we were still mad at each other 

Walking into the hospital to the receptionist desk 

Fatima: Hello I am looking for my husband he was brought in by ambulance 

Nurse: Room 214 right around the corner 

Fatima: Thank you 

Fatima felt knots in her stomach when she heard the news that Zac had been in a car accident. She wouldn't be able to live with herself if something happened to Zac 

When I walked in the room there was a sheet covering a body 

Doctor: I am sorry Mrs. Taylor we did everything we could to save him 

Fatima screamed Noooooo 

Fatima woke up drenched in sweat she pulled at her silky pajamas gasping for air 

She grabbed the glass of water on her nightstand and took a couple sips 

She took a couple deep breaths to try and calm down. She felt like her heart was beating outside her chest. She looked on Zac's side of the bed and it was still made.

She released a heavy sigh and grabbed her phone no missed calls or text. She looked at the clock and it was only 1am but it was 10pm in Cali where Zac was. She dialed his number to see if he would answer this time but it went straight to vociemail. 

She decided to leave a voicemail

Hey baby, I was just calling to hear your voice I can't sleep and I miss you. I am sorry for the way we left things can't wait to see you tomorrow when you come home.

So many thoughts starting going through Fatima's head but she didn't want to think negative thoughts.

She went and checked on Zaya she was sleeping so peacefully. Fatima pulled the covers over her and gave her a kiss