3 months later.....

Lujaina burst into tears when the doctor told her about the bad news. Jabbar heaved a sigh looking at her. "Look lujaina please stop crying" he tried to console her. He really pitied her.

She just lost her child....

"L-Leave me alone!" She yelled and hugged her legs. "Lujaina crying won't change anything. Crying won't bring the baby back to life. Praying will only be the solution to your problem" he said. She looked up giving him a disgusting look. "M-my problem? N-not our p-problem" she huffed and hissed.

"Salamu alaykum" mummy hurriedly came in, panicked. "Jabbar told me what happened, how are you my dear?" She was about to hug lujaina when she pushed her away.

Oh mummy this is just the beginning of your nightmare!

"So n-now you told her what happened ? Who else did you t-tell that I gave b-birth a-a-and th-the baby died? H-Hayrah?" She yelled.

Mummy looked at Jabbar. "Lujaina are you high? She's my mother and she deserves to know" he yelled. "I don't c-care who she is!" He felt like beating the devil out of her but because of her condition he dialed down. Mummy shook her head and sighed. "Meet me at home when she gets discharged" she spoke and sauntered out.

••

"You know the situation she's in so I don't blame her for how she's acting" mummy started as Jabbar settled down. "But mom look at how she was talking to you" his face masked with anger. "Please don't do anything to her. Pamper her, be nice. Smile more often to her, she'd like that" mummy smiled sadly.

"Mom just listen to what you're saying, does it make sense. You...." She stood up and slapped him "are you crazy? Bakada hankali neh (don't you have sense)". His hand on where she slapped him.

"I'm talking and you're telling me rubbish!" She yelled. "Look, just do what I told you to do. Now get out!" He quietly sauntered out of the house into his car. He arrived home shortly. He alighted out of the car and went inside.

His lunch was set on the table. First time in history! It was spaghetti and that's all. No water kept there, no nothing! He sighed and sat down. He poured some and took one spoon. He immediately spit all out. "Lujaina!" He called out loudly. "Lujaina!!" He called her for the second time.

She came down the stairs murmuring under her breath and throwing her arms all over the place. "W-what? Why are you shouting my n-name l-like that!" She glared at him. "What sort of rubbish did you cook?" He said in a harsh tone pointing at the disaster she cooked.

"Food of course" she rolled her eyes. What he hates the most. "Is that how to cook? Too much salt, too much pepper , the spaghetti is half done and you put cray fish inside! You clearly know I'm a vegetarian!"

"Oh n-na fa manta b-baka cin nama (i forgot that you don't eat meat)" she said dryly. He heaved a sigh and strolled upstairs. He felt sick! He brushed his teeth and came out. He changed into grey sweat pants with white shirt. He took his car keys and drove out to find something to eat.

••••

Hayrah dressed up in a black fitted sleeveless gown with a pink jacket on top. She wrapped a small black scarf around her head. Her face well made. She dressed Maya up in a pink tutu-dress with a denim jacket on top.

"Let's go" she said to zayd who just came back from school. They were going out to celebrate his 19th birthday. They bade mama goodbye before Leaving. They parked in front of wonder kitchen and zoomed out.

They made orders and chatted before their orders were bought. "I really wasn't happy at all when mama told me about what happened" zayd said sadly. "Awwn don't worry I'll be fine Insha Allah" she squeezed his hand.

"Daddy!" Maya said loudly. Hayrah looked at her. "Maami look, daddy" she pointed at Jabbar who was trying to order something. "Daddy" Maya ran to him. He turned his head and saw Maya running towards him.

"Baby" he threw her up in the air and caught her. She giggled and hugged his neck "I mished you". He chuckled "I mished you too" he mocked. Hayrah sprang up and walked out as fast as she could. "Hayrah! Hayrah!!" He dropped Maya and followed her.

"Hayrah please wait, we need to talk" he said as he reached where she stood. "We have nothing to talk about" she said calm. Her eyes welled up with tears. "I'm sorry" he muttered looking into her eyes. She smiled sadly "it's not your fault".

"I missed you Hayrah, so much" he said calmly.

"I missed you too but your mom doesn't wish to see us together. It's already too late, she has gotten what she wished for" she finished talking and was about to Leave when he grabbed her hand. She snatched her hand away, "don't touch me please."

"We can work things out" he said. He really wanted her back. "No Jabbar. Maybe it's for the best. Maybe we weren't meant to be together" she said with a shaky voice. She was on the verge of tears. "Have you read what I wrote in the paper I gave you?" He asked gently. She shook her head no.

"Please do when you get back home and please give me a call when you do that" he smiled warmly. She nodded before they both went back in. They finished eating and left. "Let's go home zayd" she said looking at the street. "What? Why?! We are supposed to get ice cream now! Cmon big sis it's my day" he looked at her before concentrating on driving.

"I'm not feeling well. You can drop me off and go have fun with maya" she said dryly. "You're such a buzzkill" he hissed. He dropped her off and decided to go get ice cream with Maya. "Be back before maghrib" she said before heading inside.

She greeted mama before walking into her room. She bounced on the bed massaging her forehead.

It was passed isha when Jabbar went back home. He opened the door but to his surprise, it was locked. He rang the doorbell and knocked several times but no answer. 'What is Lujaina up to now?' The question rang in his head. He sat on one of the chairs outside. It was freezing cold out here.

Hayrah sat on the bed gently. Her heart beating fast as she unfolded the paper. She was scared to read what was written in it. She swallowed hard and let out a shaky breath. She was so nervous.

"I don't know how long it will take for me to get you back. I don't care how long it takes. You're my everything! My soul mate. Without you I'm incomplete. I promise myself one day I'll get you back. Sooner or later. Just know that I love you with all my heart....."

A smile plastered on her face. She sigh in relief knowing one day she'd go back into the arms of her love. She was overwhelmed. "Alhamdulillah" she murmured. She stood up and unplugged her phone. She was contemplating on whether to call him or not.

She tapped call without even knowing she did. It started ringing immediately.

He fetched his phone out. He smiled before picking up. "Salamu alaykum" her angelic voice came ringing in his ear. "Waalaikumus Salam habibaty. I'm guessing you've read the paper" he said still smiling. "Y.. Yes" she nodded even though he can't see her. "I did" she bit her lower lip feeling nervous.

"Why didn't you divorce me when your mom asked you to?" She questioned. He chuckled "do you believe that I love you?" She hesitated before answering "yes I do". "Then don't ask me that question again" he said gently.

"Sooner or later you'll come back to me Insha Allah" he added. She blushed "Can't wait".

"Me too" he replied. "I'm here sitting outside in this cold weather" he sighed. "Why? You can catch cold" she furrowed her brows. "Lujaina locked me out I guess" he chuckled. "Have you tried knocking?" She asked. "Yes but...." Before he could finish talking someone snatched his phone away from behind.

"K-Kutuma!!!" She muttered looking at the screen. She cut the call. "Lujaina what sort of stupidity is this?" He barked as she placed her hands on her waist. He snatched his phone away. "S-so you are ch-cheating on me, with Hayrah, your ex w-wife. Th-That whore". He didn't hesitate in slapping her. He didn't want to but he did. He hates hitting women. He had never done it but Lujaina pushed him too far.

He pointed his index finger "look lemme warn you cause it seems like there's nothing up there" he pointed at her head as she place her hand on her cheek. "Don't ever call my wife whore again, don't you ever! I can beat the hell out of you because of her. You think because my mom loves you that gives you the audacity to do whatever you want. Well guess what, my mom loves you not me! I'll never think of liking you talkless of loving you. And don't you ever come close to me again. I don't want you in my life. I hate you! You're making my life a living hell" he finished talking and went in.

He came out again "who gave you the guts to lock me out of my own house?" He said sending daggers her way. "B-Because of th-that bitch you s-slapped me. Wallahi b-bazan yarda ba (I won't agree)" she said and went in crying.

He hissed and went in. You haven't seen anything Lujaina!

Hayrah wondered why he cut the call. She has been sitting there for the past ten minutes. She was about to stand up when her phone started ringing. She smiled. Jabbar!

"Sorry it was Lujaina who cut the call" he apologized as he rubbed the bridge of his nose. "It's okay" she chuckled. "I hope everything is alright" she added. "Yeah we.. We just had a fight" he sighed. "Oh Allah! One advice, ignore her when she's throwing a tantrum. That's what I always do" she laughed.

"Thank you for the advice" he chuckled. "I just wanted to hear your voice to calm down before going to bed" he said softly. She closed her eyes smiling before opening it again. "Say something" he said huskily. He chuckled "okay she said, where's Maya?"

"She's with zayd and mama, watching tv" she shrugged. "That's good, I guess you want to rest now" he said. She wanted to say no but she didn't know when she muttered a 'yes'. And he was hoping for a no. "Okay so we'll talk tomorrow?" It came out more like a question.

"Yes. Good night"

"Good night my wife, I love you"

"I love you more" she quickly cut the call before he could reply.

He looked at his screen, smiling. He rose to his feet and went into the bathroom to take a shower.

Hayrah on the other hand went to the living room to watch tv with her family. "Maami when are we going back home?" Maya whined. "Very soon sweety, I promise" she kissed her cheek. "Oh wato Kin gaji da ni kenan (you're tired of me)" mama said feigning hurt.

Maya hid her face behind Hayrah. "Zakiyi bayani neh" mama laughed. "I'm going to bed, good night" zayd announced before leaving. "It's time for bed Maya" Hayrah said standing up. "But I'm not done watching" she whined.

"You have school tomorrow. Now let's go" she ordered. Maya stood up at once. She gave her a bath before putting her to sleep. As she was asleep Hayrah went to the kitchen to get something to eat. Mama was still watching tv. She made sandwich and came out.

She ate her sandwich watching tv. She finished eating and settled it with a can of maltina. "Mama I have something to tell you" she started. Mama reduced the volume of the tv. "Go on" she kept the remote aside.

"Mama beh sake ni bah (he didn't divorce me)" she blurted out. Mama chuckled "seh yanzin kika sani (it's now that you know?)" mama asked glaring at her playfully.

"Toh mijinki da kanshi ya gayamin beh sakeki ba (your husband told me by his self that he didn't divorce you). Daman na fiso ki gane da kanki (I preferred you to find out by yourself)". Hayrah was already blushing. Why was she even blushing?

When Hayrah wasn't ready to talk mama stood up "Tohm I'm going to sleep. Turn off the tv and lights when you're done" mama said and left.

The next day was Friday. Jabbar dressed in a white kaftan with a black hat. He finished taking his coffee and stood up carrying his briefcase. He took his car keys and phone before heading out. He was about to open his car when mummy came in with the driver. She alighted out of the car.

Lujaina never keeps her mouth shut!

An update! Yay💃🏽. So guys I don't think I'll update soon because I want to start editing this book but I promise I'll try and update as soon as I'm done editing. Maybe in two to three weeks. Just keep voting and commenting❤️.

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