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TWO YEARS YEAR LATER

It's been two years already, Khadijah had graduated from high school and had gotten admitted to North West as a Biologist , Anisah is now in high school (senior session), Fatima is in her third level, Khaleefa is now the Manager of the company he works at, he has his own construction site after a hella work, while Khalid his friend helps him in his company, they really cope together.
Hajiya had been sick for almost six months that everyone thought she will die, but thanks to Allah, she was recovered but still back at her old ways.
Ya Aisha had given birth to a baby girl a year ago and was named Husnah, Adam is now five years old he had grown so fast, admired and loved by all.

   A lot had  happened lately in the past years and life goes on........

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Khadijah, Fatima be fast please I'm running late , Ya Khaleefa called .

Here we are, Fatima said back.

Khadijah and Fatima came down after a few and met angry Khaleefa standing by the entrance.

We're sorry, Fatima pleaded in general.

  He sauntered out of the house and they followed suit.
It was a silent ride up till their destination.
   Take care you two, and Khadijah if you need anything Fatima is here to help you, okay? Ya Khaleefa finally spoke.

Yes! Ya Khaleefa, both said respectively and waved until they were out of each other's sight.

They walked inside the school together until everyone went their separate way.

Fatima! Halima called out loud.

Halima! Fatima called back, and gave her an endless bone crushing hug, until Sadiq interrupted .

Hey ladies, the class is about to start and you're here hugging each other like crazy.

Oh! are you jealous SA-DIQ Fatima said sarcastically.

Maybe he is, Halima joined Fatima.

They kept on teasing him till they reached class.

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FATIMA'S POV

Our lectures ended by 2:00pm and that was the end of the day.
  We decided to eat in the cafeteria before we leave for home.

We started digging on our food, as I was eating my phone started ringing. I checked the caller ID and it was Khadijah.

Khadijah? Why is she calling me, I asked myself.

I picked up the call and waited for her to speak.

Uhm.. Fatima where are you?

I'm at the cafeteria, what's wrong? I asked, stuffing my mouth with samosa.

Please can you come to the mosque I need your help.

Is everything alright?

Just come, Fatima!

Okay!

Halima I'll be back I need to see Khadijah ASAP, okay?

Okay, I will be here, Halima said.

I went to the mosque area and found worried Khadijah sitting alone.

I approached to her and tap her lightly.

Sit! She ordered.

Okay, what's wrong?

I've stained my clothes.

How!? Did you forget or what? I asked.

It slipped my mind.

Okay I will call Halima now to buy sanitary pad for you and we need a hijab for you to cover your stained dress.

I called Halima and told her, and luckily she have a hijab in her bag which she use to pray with .

She met us at the mosque area with the things.

We escorted Khadijah to the bathroom and she proceeded in sanitizing herself.

They waited for her until she was done.

Khadijah are you done with lectures, Fatima asked?

No, but I just want to go home.

Yeah I understand, Fatima said.

     Fatima called Ya Khaleefa to take them back home.

After approximately ten minutes he arrived and both got into the car and he ignited the engine and drove away.

Keh! Why are you wearing a hijab ,this wasn't how you were in the morning, Khaleefa asked.

Well, just ladies issue, Fatima fill up for her.

Okay! Ya khaleefa simply added.

Khadijah kept silent throughout the ride while the two kept on conversing until they reached home.

Khaleefa dropped them by the gate and vamoose , because he wasn't done with his work at the office.

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As they sauntered inside the house they salamed chorously and went straight to their various rooms, they took their bath especially Khadijah before they came to eat.

Things had change Fatima now joins the YUSUF'S (their late dad's name) to eat on the same dining table, but mind you they haven't still reconcile their differences between themselves.

Late Lunch was served and everyone dug into their food until it was empty.

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Later that day Khadijah came to Fatima's room to thank her on how she stood by herself and helped her when she really needed help.

  Thank you Fatima for what you did to me earlier, I really appreciate.

Khadijah! are you really thanking me like will I ever hear you say that to me.

Yes, now you heard it and I will say it again if you want me to.

No, no that's not necessary you really don't need to, it is my duty to help you whenever you needed help from me .

I'm really grateful, Fatima. Goodnight.

Goodnight! Khadijah.

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*knocks*

Who is it? Fatima called out

It's me, Ya Khaleefa's voice came.

Okay, I'm coming, she grabbed her hijab and wear it before opening the door.

Ya Khaleefa you're here.

Can I come in?

Uhh... Sure!

Why are you still not asleep, Khaleefa asked.

I was just about to do that now.

Okay, that's good because I couldn't sleep and everyone's asleep I thought I needed someone to chat with until I feel sleepy and then lucky for me you're awake .

Okay, I will be glad to help.

I kind of heard your conversation with Khadijah, so you're now in good terms, huh?

Uhmm.. Sort of for the mean time.

I hope it will turn to be for the whole time.

I hope so, Ya khaleefa.

So when are you planning to get married, Fatima?

What!? Ya Khaleefa, I, I don't know please stop .

Haha, Fatima you're so funny I swear.

Toh, Kai when are you getting married, you know you're growing older huh?

Point of correction, growing older and more handsome, Ya Khaleefa said sarcastically.
And speaking of marriage my Fiance is here with me, we're staying in the same roof, we are always together, it's just a matter of time, okay?

What do you mean you're together with her? Who's she? May I know her?

Don't worry when the time comes you'll surely know her. I know you must be tired, go to sleep and don't keep any thoughts in mind, sleep with a clean heart, okay lil sis.

Yes!  big bro thank you. You too should have some sleep.

I will, good night.

Good night!

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    Hello everyone, hope you enjoyed the chapter, I think it's kinda boring.

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