QADR

14

Affan finish reciting the Quran, he stand up and walk towards the exit.
Affan Saunter out of Salman's bedroom.
He take a long stride to the main apartment.
Assalamualaikum, Affan muttered.
Wa Alaikum salam, Alhaji Usman answered.

Affan, you are here. Come and sit with me.
Alhaji Usman guides Affan to his side.
Affan sit beside him.
Do you want me to buy a job for you? I can pay for it so that you will start working in the hospital. Alhaji Usman muttered.
Abbah I would be grateful but I'm not interested in any work unless I could see.
My sight is my priority now. Affan muttered with a sigh.

Hajarah walk in.
She glance at Affan and then her husband.
Hajarah, Alhaji Usman called.
Good Day Ma'am. Affan greeted.
Hajarah sit on the couch.
She keep stealing glances at Affan.

Affan I will help you with the surgery.
I will talk to the Doctor in India. Alhaji Usman muttered.
Affan's face broke into a smile.
Thank you Abbah. Affan hugs him.
You are welcome. I will do everything for you. You are my Son. Alhaji Usman muttered.

Affan's stomach grumbles.
Affan you haven't had lunch. Why? Alhaji Usman asked.
Abbah I will wait for Salman so that we can eat together. Affan muttered.
You are not a child. Salman can eat when he comes back. Don't starve yourself.
Hajarah arrange Affan's food. Alhaji Usman muttered.
Hajarah muttered okay.

She walk to the kitchen and take Affan's food.
She return to the living room and give the plate to Affan.
Affan thanked her.
He started munching on his food.

Hajarah take the used plate to the kitchen.
Affan, are you sure you are okay? Hajarah can add more food for you. Alhaji Usman muttered.
No Abbah. I'm okay. Affan muttered with a smile.

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Khadijah signed the documents.
She forwarded them to her PA.
Khadijah puff a sigh.
She stand up from her swivel chair and march to the fridge.
She open it and take out a bottle of water.
Khadijah walk to her seat and take the water.

She watch Affan's picture on her phone.
Such a gorgeous Man. Ya, Rabb! Khadijah muttered.
He doesn't know what he looks like. Khadijah muttered with a sigh.
Her phone started ringing.
Affan, Khadijah muttered.
She pick up the call.
Assalamualaikum, Khadijah how are you? Affan asked.
Wa Alaikum salam, I'm fine and you?
I'm fine too Alhamdullilah.

They talked for a while before he hung up.
Khadijah had a smile on her face.
Khairat walk in.
Mrs Jameel. You will soon become his. Khairat teased.
Khadijah Humm.
I wish you knew he was not the reason I was smiling but someone else. Khadijah muttered inwardly.

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Affan and Salman march to the mosque.
They finish praying and saunter out of the mosque.
Salman, I want to go to my father's house tomorrow. What do you think? Affan muttered.
Why do you want to go there? Your mother always humiliate you.
Salman, I haven't thanked her for saving my life. She is my mother and deserves gratitude from me. Affan muttered.

Okay, no problem but I will not go with you. I'm sorry. Salman muttered.
I understand. I will call Adnan he will take me there. Affan muttered with a smile.
They enter the living room.
Safwan and Salman started playing video games.
I wish I could see I would have joined you guys. Affan muttered.

Ya Affan I will keep you company. Safna sit beside Affan.
She started telling him about her school.
Affan tell her his.
He advise her on things to do and not to do.
Hajarah walk in with cups of orange juice.
He drop them on the table.
Thank you, Mummy. Salman, Safwan and Safna chores.