QADR

18

Affan finishes having his breakfast. Khadijah take the cups and plates to the kitchen. If anyone see you here they will think you are sleeping in my house. Don't implicate me. I'm innocent. Affan muttered.
He and Khadijah burst into a fit of laughter.

Are you happy? Khadijah asked.
I am happy to have you around. Affan muttered.
Me too. Khadijah muttered with a smile.
Mrs CEO, can I have a banana smoothie? Affan whisper.
Yes, Mr CEO. Khadijah muttered.

Affan chuckle.
Khadijah stood up from the chair and marched to the kitchen.
She is so lovely. Affan muttered smiling goofily.
He heard a knock on his door.
Affan walk to the door and open the door.
Who is that? Affan asked raising his head.
Affan, Hajiya Hafsah called.

To say he was surprised will be an understatement but that was exactly what Affan was.
Affan's heart skipped a beat I hope she come in peace. Affan muttered.
I'm I welcome? Hajiya Hafsah's voice brought him out of his reverie.
Sure Ummi. Affan muttered with a smile.

Hajiya Hafsah walk in.
She glanced at Affan's living room and shook her head.
Where did he get money to build such an enormous house? Hajiya Hafsah muttered inwardly.
Ummi should I prepare breakfast for you?
No, thank you. Hajiya Hafsah muttered.

Affan was confused he didn't know what brought his mom to his house or how she knew his house.
Affan sit beside her.
First time he sit close to his Mom since he was just three years old.
Affan wish right now he can engulf her in a hug.
He wish she would say everything is okay and will leave happily with his mother.

Mr CEO Your...
Khadijah halt in her track.
Yes, Mrs CEO. What is it? Affan muttered ignoring her mother's presence.
Is she staying in your house?
Ummi why are you here? Affan asked.
Your smoothie is ready. Khadijah give Affan the cup of smoothie.
Good Morning Ummi. Khadijah greeted.
Good morning, how are you dear? Hajiya Hafsah asked with a smile.
I'm fine. Khadijah muttered.

Affan I want to have a private conversation with you. Hajiya Hafsah muttered.
Affan's heart skipped a beat.
Private conversation.
Okay, Ummi.
I will go inside. Khadijah muttered and took a long stride to Affan's bedroom.

Affan, Hajiya Hafsah called.
I wasn't happy about what happened between you and Amaan.
I can't believe you two will fight over a woman.
Ummi Amaan deliberately does that to separate me from Khadijah.
Why is he after my life and my happiness?
He doesn't love her. I love Khadijah and she love me. Affan muttered.

Affan Amaan love Khadijah too.
Amaan is in love with Khadijah.
Amaan has been locking himself up in his bedroom.
Amman almost stabbed himself Yesterday after he talked to Khadijah and she refused to marry him.
Affan please, leave Khadijah for Amaan. Hajiya Hafsah pleaded.

Really? Affan stand up from the leather couch.
Ummi this is selfishness. You care about Amaan's happiness but not mine.
Ummi what about me? How do you think I will feel? Do you think I can survive without Khadijah?
Khadijah and I are in love with each other.
She is the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with.
I'm sorry Ummi but I can't leave Khadijah for Amaan.
I will never grant you that wish. Affan muttered.

Affan, I am your mother and you...
Ummi Are you my mother? Oh, You are my mom. I don't know. I thought you are my stepmom and my Mom died when she gave birth to me.
I know it. Ummi will never come to my house if she doesn't come to create a problem.
Affan take his phone and call Adnan.
Adnan, are you at home? Please come to my house and take Ummi home. Affan muttered and hung up.