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"She is unconscious. We-we actually raped her too"

"Are you guys insane? What kind of mess is this? Do you know the trouble you just caused?" Adama almost shouted at her son that is explaining to her what happened on the phone. He called her few minutes ago and she had to excuse herself to take his call.

"You know what, get rid of all the evidence that will prove what you guys did in that living room. Make sure you clear everything and take the body out of that house. Put the body inside my other car and get out of that house. Just leave Ruqayyah there. We are coming back soon so be fast about it" 

"Thank you, Mum" Adama hiss out loud and ended the call. She should have known better when she planned something like that with her useless sons.

She entered the hall, making sure nobody saw her or overheard her conversation. She walked to her sisters table and faked a smile. She sat down and continue gisting with them like nothing happened.

The mc called the bride's aunts to come to the stage and dance with the couples. They all smiled and walk up to the stage.

"Check your phone"  Adama whispered to Hamida who was dancing with her other Aunties. She nodded, making sure no one saw them talking. She collected her phone from a friend and checked her text message.

Hamida hiss out loud after reading the message. She warned Adama about her nonsense plan and now they are in trouble. She deleted the message and gave the phone back to her friend. She continue dancing, acting like nothing happened. She went close to Adama and whisper to her "just tell them to kill Ruqayyah too and throw their bodies away"

She joined others dancing so they won't notice the little exchange between her and Adama.

Adama was shock to hear that from Hamida. Did she hear her clearly or is she having ear problems?

"Inna lillahi waina ilayhi rajiun! What has the world turned to? I can't believe my sons and wife planned something so disgusting under my roof. I am disappointed, Adama" Mukhtar shake his head, trying to blink back his tears. What his wife and sons did is so heartbreaking. How can someone be that cruel?

"I am sure Adama is lying. My Yusra will never kill anyone" Yusra's mother walked closer to her daughter. "Tell me Yusra, you didn't kill anyone right? You can't even kill an ant so I am sure they are lying" Yusra's mother was crying on the floor. She doesn't believe her daughter can do something like that, but then she is not even denying it.

"It was a mistake. I didn't kill her purposely" Yusra was also on the floor, crying close to her mother.

"Mistake? You killed someone and you are saying it is a mistake? Are you mad?" Aliya couldn't help but ask if Yusra is mad. Who commits murder and claim it is a mistake? How does she even sleep at night knowing what she did? And her brothers, she finds it hard to believe they share the same blood. Someone who shares the same blood with her will never be so heartless.

"This woman has come into my family just to destroy our lives. How can you be so wicked?" Hajiya Aisha shake her head, glaring at Adama.

"Hamida" Hassana called, softly. "Why? For what? Why will you stoop so low? Ruqayyah is your sister. You both share the same mother and father. How could you?" Hassana couldn't believe her ears. She couldn't believe her own daughter and sister could do something like that.

"I am disappointed, Hamida. Are you really our daughter?" Omar was finding it difficult to believe his own daughter will be involved in something like that.

"Ruqayyah!" Habiba yelled, making everyone turn to look at her. She was struggling to breath, tears cascading down her cheeks. Habiba and Hassana quickly rushed to her.

"What happened? Are you okay?" Hassana asked, knowing she is not okay.

"We need to take her to the hospital" Hamida said, earning a glare from her mother.

"I will get the car ready" Mukhtar quickly went outside to get the car ready. Hassana and Habiba carried Ruqayyah outside with the help of Omar while others stayed back at home.
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"She had panic attack which led to premature labor. I am sure the nurse informed you earlier she was too weak to push so we had to do a surgery. Alhamdulilah, she gave birth to a baby girl, but the baby has to be cared for in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until the baby is well developed. You know she was only 32 weeks pregnant so she gave birth to a premature baby" The doctor sighed, looking at Hassana.

"How is my daughter?" Hassana asked, taking the doctor by surprise. She didn't say anything concerning her granddaughter.

"Ruqayyah is fine, but she has to rest. You can go on to see her but please do not disturb" The doctor explained to Hassana.

"What about my granddaughter?" Hassana asked. Initially, she didn't want to ask about her, but she knows Ruqayya will feel bad if she asks about her daughter and she doesn't give her a reply. "Can I see her?"

"We will let you know when to see her, but you can't see her now" The doctor replied and left.

Hassana entered the room her daughter was occupying in the hospital and closed the door behind her.

Habiba closed her eyes briefly, staring at the door her mum just passed though. What happened today is exhausting. She is still in shock Hamida had something to do with all the rape issue. The devil you know is truly better than the angel you don't know. Who would have taught Hamida could do something like that to Ruqayyah. She has always been supporting her, acting like she cares about her not knowing she is the cause of her problem.

Life can be funny honestly. Everyone thought she was the one that hates Ruqayyah. She doesn't hate her, but they don't get along. She can't possibly hate her sister. If there is someone she hates right now, then it has to be Hamida. She is very surprised Hamida did something like that. Their mother always act like she loves Ruqayyah more than her and Hamida, but they all know their mother likes Hamida more. Their mother only gives Ruqayyah attention, but she loves Hamida more than her. Even Hamida knows that their mother loves her more than her other children but she wants to act dumb to that fact.

"She will be fine"

Habiba glanced at her father briefly and shake her head. Honestly her father also plays a role in what happened to Ruqayyah. She still doesn't understand why her father hates Ruqayya so much. She never cared to ask because she was enjoying the attention her father gives her.

"What did she ever do to you?" Habiba asked her father who was surprised she asked that question.

He look at Habiba's face for a while and look away. "Ruqayyah didn't do anything to me. She never offended me"

Habiba raised her eyebrows, wondering if what her father just said made sense. He can't hate his daughter for nothing.

"I don't hate Ruqayya. I can't hate my own flesh and blood"

"Then why do you treat her so bad? You don't even want her near you"

"I have done a lot of things I am not proud of. I am not supposed to tell you this, but Ruqayya caught me cheating on your mother and told everyone about it. Ever since then, I didn't want Ruqayya to be around me. Hassana almost left me, I was very angry to the extent I made a promise to myself to dislike my own daughter. I have been so foolish! I know that is not enough reason to dislike my own daughter, but I want to change that. I need to fix things between me and her. I need to get my daughter back. I need to mend our relationship"

"Are you sure it isn't too late? Will she forgive you?" Habiba asked her father who looks very sad. She is very sure he regrets how he treated her all these while. Omar was never a good father to Ruqayyah.

"Ruqayya is my daughter. She is my flesh and blood. She will forgive me" Omar said with a sad smile on his face.

Habiba nodded, staring at the tiles. Ruqayyah has gone through a lot in life and she will still go through a lot. Where will she start from raising her daughter? How will she handle the look people will be giving her and her daughter? How can she handle all the insults? How?

Habiba has lots of question, but she promise to stand by Ruqayyah at all cost. She will always be there to support her and her daughter.

One more chapter and we are done!!!!