"Inna lillahi waina ilayhi rajiun! Ruqayya!"  Afnan yelled. She ran to the bathtub almost slipping in the process. "Ruqayya!" She tried to bring her out of the tub, but she was too heavy. She quickly left the bathroom to call for help. She came to Ruqayya's room to check up on her after talking with Adnan. She was left speechless after Adnan explained everything to her. Those who are close to you are your biggest enemy. Ruqayya will be more devastated if she finds out who is behind everything.

"Aunty Hassana!" She barged into her room without knocking.

"What is the problem?" Hassana asked with a frown. She wanted to change her cloth and go downstairs to cook when Afnan barged into her room.

"Ruqayya!" Afnan replied with teary eyes. She feels terrified seeing Ruqayya like that.

"What is wrong with my daughter?" Hassana rushed out of the room without waiting for her reply. She entered Ruqayya's room with Afnan. She pointed at the bathroom door and wipe away her tears that won't stop coming out. Hassana rush to the bathroom and saw Ruqayya's lifeless body in the bathtub filled with water.

"Inna lillahi! Ruqayya!" She walked closer to the bathtub, careful not to slip.

"Come and help me!" She yelled at Afnan. She nodded and moved closer to the bathtub. They pulled her out of the water with so much difficulty. Hassana removed a maxi gown from her wardrobe. They put on the cloth for her because they can't take her to the hospital naked.

"You should call one of the guys to help us carry her to the car." Hassana said to which Afnan nodded. She left the room and went downstairs. She met her cousins and brother in the living room so she doesn't have to go to Adama's house.

"Hakeem come and help us carry Ruqayya please. She is unconscious." They all stop what they were doing and turn to look at Afnan, wondering what happened this time.

"Ruqayya again? That girl is full of drama." Junior hissed and sat on the couch. Afnan wanted to yell and slap him. How dare he say Ruqayya is full of drama? The nerve of this guy.

"I will carry her." Adnan said. Afnan glared at him, making him gulp nervously. She is very much still angry at him.

"Let's go." Hakeem said to which she nodded. They both went upstairs with Adnan leaving the other guys who didn't even act like they care.

Hassana was crying, compressing Ruqayya's chest on the bed. She was confused, but remembered CPR could help. Hakeem picked her up bridal style and went downstairs. They entered the car and drove off to the hospital.
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"This is the second time you are bringing her to the hospital. I am afraid she won't survive the third time. I told you to take care of her and never leave her side. Do you know the effect of rape? I am sorry to say this, but you don't care about your daughter."

Hassana look away from the doctor's piercing gaze. She feels guilty sitting in the doctor's office. Doctor Aleena told her to take care of Ruqayya because of her health, but what did she do? She made her sad to the extent she wanted to commit suicide or so she thought.

"I am sorry."

"I want your actions to prove you are truly sorry, Mrs Omar. Your daughter is depressed. She needs help."

"What do you suggest we do?"  Hassana asked. She wanted to ask the doctor if marriage will help, but it sounds weird to her.

"I believe she will be fine with few therapy sessions. She needs to see a psychotherapist."

"I will make arrangements for that. Is she okay now?" She asked to which the doctor nodded. "Thank you." She went out of the doctor's office and walked to Ruqayya's room. She was unconscious since yesterday, but Alhamdulilah she is now awake.

"Assallamu'alaikum" Hassana muttered. She smiled at Adama and Afnan before sitting near Ruqayya on the bed. Adama has been very supportive for the past few days. She even slept in the hospital with Ruqayya yesterday. Although she is Hassana's stepsister, she never treats her like one. Hassana is very grateful to have a caring stepsister like her. She obviously misunderstood Adama's hatred for love.

"Ruqayya" Hassana smiled, holding her hands. She was staring at the floor, ignoring her mother.

"Adama can I see you for few minutes?" Hassana asked to which she nodded. They both went out of the room, leaving Ruqayya and Afnan who was dozing off on the chair.

"Actually it's about Ruqayya. The doctor suggested she sees a therapist. Do you have anyone in mind?" Hassana inquired. Adama is suppose to know a lot of therapist since she was also a therapist.

Adama resisted the urge to roll her eyes. What those Hassana mean by asking her this kind of question? Is she trying to mock her? She plastered a fake smile on her face, no one can tell it is a fake one. "Of course. I will call one of my ex colleague."

"Thank you. Let me know when you are done please."

"You don't need to thank me. I am only performing my duties." Adama mentally rolled her eyes. She smiled mischievously, thinking about her new plan. Hassana asked her for help and she will make sure she helps her by destroying Ruqayya's life completely.

Hassana nodded and entered the room. Afnan got up and left the room probably to pray.

"I am sorry, Rukky na. Please forgive your mommy." Hassana blink back her tears, trying to control her emotions. Ruqayya stared at her briefly and look away. "Please Rukky na. I want to rectify my mistakes. Please forgive me." She couldn't control her tears this time around. Not when her daughter is angry with her.

"Do you believe that your nephews raped me?" Ruqayya asked, taking her by surprise. She wasn't expecting her to talk. Not about the incidence at least.

Hassana glance at her briefly. She doesn't want to believe Sameer, Junior and Adnan could do something like that, but Ruqayya won't lie right? She isn't a liar.

"Don't doubt me, Mum. I won't lie to you. Please believe me."

"Are you sure?" Hassana asked.

"Yes mum." Ruqayya nodded. She knows her mother will believe her.

"Tell me how it all happened. Don't be scared. I promise to put them behind bars if they are proven guilty. I promise you, Ruqayya." Hassana doesn't care if the culprits are her nephews or not. She will make sure they go to jail.

"I will tell you how it all happened, but you have to promise me something."

"What?"

"Promise me you won't allow dad to get me married to Sameer."

Hassana nodded, staring at her. "There won't be a wedding if the groom is in jail. I promise you." Hassana smiled and hugged her briefly. "Now tell me what happened."

"That night when you all left for the dinner......"

Assallamu'alaikum

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