I couldn't help but think about everything that had happened in the past few days as I prepared Layla for the hospital. The visit from Ahmed and all. Ahmed hadn't come back after the last time he was at the hospital. A part of me actually wanted to hear him out and another part of me hated just the thought of him. Layla was going back to start the second session of her treatment after completing the first. The doctor told us things were looking good but we needed to find an urgent bone marrow donor for Layla and since Layla had no siblings it was going to be a bit difficult to get a match but we were doing everything we could to get one as soon as possible.
As I combed Layla's hair, I suddenly realized the big chunk that got cut off with the comb. It suddenly felt like a hard wave hit me because reality was starting to really dawn on me. I held the hair in my hand as Layla was sitting in front of me probably oblivious of what was going on.
"Mummy" Layla turned after realizing the sudden purse from me and I immediately hid the hair behind me not knowing what her reaction would be.
"Is everything okay mummy" she asked curiously.
"Yes, my love" I said
"Let's get you ready on time, Uncle Usman will be here to take us to the hospital soon" I said.
"Wait mummy, I want to show you something" Layla said as she stretched a hand full of her hair in front of me.
"When did this happen dear" I asked as I watches the reaction on her face closely.
"Yesterday before going to sleep, I was trying to put my hair in a bun" she explained.
"Don't be sad dear, it's just a side effect of your treatment, you're going to grow all of it back soon. With or without it the hair. You will still be my beautiful girl" I said trying to console her.
"I am not sad mummy, Linda at the hospital cut all her hair and it looks good on her. I want to cut mine like hers too" she said talking about the little girl who also had cancer that was in the room next to hers. I really would never understand where she gets all the strength she has from. She inspired me daily and it scares me that she might be bottling so much in just to show me that she was strong and to not make me feel sad.
"Are you sure that's what you want" I asked amused
"Yes mummy, I don't want it to fall off on it's own" she insisted.
"Alright then, we will do that. I want you to know that I love you and that you're the most precious thing in my life right now and no matter what happens. Mummy will always be here" I said as a tear dropped from my face and I pulled her into a hug.
"I love you too mummy " she said
I finished getting her ready then picking all what will be needed. Usman was already down waiting for us and mother had also gone to wait in the car.
Usman drove in silence to the hospital. We haven't really spoken so much since the issue with Ahmed happened. I felt he wanted to talk about it. Ask me who Ahmed was but he was being so cautious or he just didn't want to because of everything else that was going on.
Usman packed at the packing lot then I waited in the car as mother and Layla came down.
"I will meet you inside, mother" I said as she and Layla walked into the hospital.
I wanted I and Usman to talk. He was unusually quiet. I was sitted in front of the car with him and we both just sat in silence until I decided to speak up.
"You have been unusually quiet for some days now" I said
"It's nothing, I just have a lot of things on my mind. Work as been stressful with the fact that you are not around too" he said
"I am just worried about you that's all" I said. I was about to open the door to the car when he eventually spoke up.
"Do you know Ahmed before now" he asked
"Yeah" I said
"Is he the same Ahmed you told me about" he asked turning to look at my face.
"Yes he is"
"He is the same Ahmed, Layla's father" I said and then there was a bit of silence and I could already read everything going through Usman's mind.
"There is nothing to worry about really, I don't even want to talk to him. That was the first time I am seeing him in 6 years. Just trust me on this" I said.
"I trust you Zee, I am not sure I trust him though. I could see the way he looked at you. It was intense" he said.
"Just trust me really" I said
"I will" he said
I got down from the car minutes later as I waved Usman good bye. I walked into the hospital and as i was going on the walkway to Layla's hospital room. I saw someone coming towards my direction and as the person moved closer. I realised it was Ahmed.
"Ohh No!! Not Again!!" I exclaimed
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