Torn To Pieces

TORN TO P I E C E S 17

A N I S A

I woke gasping for breath with a terrible nightmare of stucked in a coffin. And why my head feel so heavy? the pain was unbearable. I blinked several times to clear my blurred vision. WAIT WHAT?? WHAT THE HELL I'M DOING IN A HOSPITAL BED?

I sat on the bed winching in pain. My whole body felt like burning in fire. Little by little , I started to remember what happened. But what made me sat bolt upright was the on going drama right in front of me. A tall guy was holding another guys throat. He was chocking and trying to remove the hand but with no success. Another guy was trying to break them apart while two girls were screaming. I would have enjoyed the scene, but the guy who was holding the other guys throat was disturbingly familiar.

'' OMG Anisa! you are alive! I thought you never will! I'm soo glad to see you back!" I couldn't help but to crack a smile at her dramatic behavior. Ilma rushed to my side and gave me a tight hug which would have broke my rib. But the good thing is I got everyones attention.

The guy who was playing ninja (whom now I recognized as my brother) came and hug me next.
'' Anisa! oh my... are you feeling ok? You managed to get into trouble without me?''

'' When did you come Hassan ? '' I couldn't help but to sob while hugging him tightly.
'' Did it ever occurred to you how much I've missed you all these years ?"

'' Yah dear , I missed you a lot too. I'm sorry for not being in touch with you for a long time. but I'll make it up to you. I promise. But what matter the most is you are fine. I don't know what I would have done to this GUY If something happened to you''.

Confused, I stared behind his back. And there he was. The last time I saw him, was in a beach having his time with a beautiful girl. But now here he was, massaging his throat while trying to avoid my gaze.

I turned back to Ilma and Rahma. Suddenly I wish there was a hole so I could disappear and never come back. Everything I've said to them came into my mind. But before I could open my mouth, they came and hugged me.

''I ...I'm sorry guys for everything I've ever said to both of you. all these time I was acting like an idiot. I don't deserve you'll .Please , will you'll forgive me ?''

'' What are you talking idiot? you were and you will always be our friend no matter what. You just did some silly mistakes . Now it belongs to the past. So don't worry , we are glad that you are ok". Rahma said with a smile which radiated her whole face .

But when I looked at them I didn't feel like I deserve them. How can they smile at me after all the horrible things I told them ? both looked pale and tired. All because of me. They were thinking about me the whole time when I've tossed them like garbage. And it made me cry more. I cried and cried while they hugged me, speaking softly and telling me its all right. Finally I pulled my self back together.

Then dad came near me. I was feeling too ashamed to look into his face. I failed him , his hopes.
''Dad ,I...I'm really sorry. I...'' my dad hugged me which surprised me. Because he was not a emotional person. I've underestimate him a lot.

'' I think we are once who should be sorry dear , we never gave our time for you. We thought you were happy. But now I realized that if we had a good relationship with us , none of this would have happened. You are our only daughter Anisa. We love you and your brother more than anything in this world. But we never showed you'll how much we love and care about . So Anisa , will you forgive me?'' I couldn't believe my ears.This was really my dad? asking to forgive him?

'' Where's mom, dad?''

''She's with Ilmas and Rahmas mothers. So will you forgive us dear?"
I hugged my dad tightly. this was the first time my dad and I had a dad-daughter moment after many years. but it didn't feel awkward. In fact it made me feel blessed. On this moment I understood about what is the real love. My parents, brother and my friends made me realize it.

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'' Now dear, you must tell us about what happened. How did you got accident ? where did you go on that evening?" dad asked me.

I noted that Imshad was here the whole time. I wonder why he didn't leave. I realized that there is no use of hidinig it and I'd better tell everything with him being here too.

'' Well dad , first I want you'll to know that the accident wasn't Imshad's fault. And its not the car drivers fault either. I should have been more careful . The taxi driver tried to warn me , but I was so distracted.''

'' Why were you distracted ANISA?'' Ilma asked.

I took a long breath and told them everything. When I came to the beach part Imshad stared at the floor while others gave him a disgusteing look. I felt a little sorry for him too. But wanted him to hear it. I want to make him feel the pain. The hurt I felt while uttering each and every single word.

'' Dad , Hassan , Ilma and Rahma. You can't put the whole blame on Imshad. It was my fault too. I was too blind to notice it. If I paid more attention to what Rahma used to say about having a harram relationship, I woudn't be in a SITUATION like this. Now if you'll don't mind , can I have a word with Imshad?''

'' No way Anisa , what if he did something to you? '' my brother asked me. I was so touched by his kindness but I only managed to give him a small smile.
'' I will be fine brother don't worry''.

Still complaining and occasionally glaring at Imshad, they left. At last it was only us remained in the room. Imshad opened his mouth to say something, but I shut him with a single look.

'' I... I want to...'' don't start to cry ANISA, you can do this. I calmed my self and asked him the question that would've decided our future .

"You need to choose, me or Jasmine ?''

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hi guys ;) so this was a bit too long chaptere. what do you think will happen???? don't forget to leave a vote and comment. have a nice day :)