July 2015

Zarah's POV
It's been 7 years and I still haven't completely moved on but it's going to get better i believe. About a week back a guy came home to ask for my hand in marriage, but I declined saying I needed more time to prepare myself for the journey of marriage after realising he had high hopes for the type of wife he was searching for. I knew my secrets and after meeting him I don't think he would ever accept me as I am. I declined him with a silly reason but in reality I was scared of what would happen If he found out about my past I spoke to Dad and he agreed after i explained my reasons and told them that I needed time to search for someone who wouldn't accept me with my past.

The strangest thing happened about a week ago when I went on my annual check up there was a little girl that looked really pretty with hazel Brown eyes, dark skin and plum lips and she looked about seven years old and when I asked my doctor in attendant she said the girl had been coming there for three years with an orphanage home after she was saved from a motor accident including two men and a lady. I couldn't help but wonder how happy my child would have been when it met someone of its age the bitter half cut memories of my past played back in my head. I was cured of my Obstetric Fistula a year after I was diagnosed but I still had to go for my check up's to keep my health in check owing to the fact that I have birth at an early age which almost ruined my chances of ever being a mother.
"You're pretty" said the little girl staring at me for a while when I came back to sit down.
"Oh, thank you miss. What's your name?" I said picking her and putting her on my lap.
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And now this week since after my mental breakdown I was finally going to resume work. I had a lot of explaining to do and that too a lot of people.

Monday Morning
I woke up at fajr walked into the the toilet and when I was about going out I slipped twisting my ankle in the process but I stood up dusted myself walked to my praying corner and offered my prayer all this while enduring the pain of a sprained ankle, after my prayers I said a small dua and walked over to my princess size dressing mirror and open its right side cupboard which held my first aid kit, I searched for the hot balm and used it to massage my leg and got into the toilet for a warm shower all these while Aisha was fast asleep and I bothered not to wake her up as she was on her monthly period.

I dressed up in my pink atampa which was a skirt and blouse beautifully sown to bring out my shape but not to much and paired it with a similar veil while Aisha wore a green abaya that brought out the colour of her eyes... and no doubt it took her almost an hour to pick out the dress.

Breakfast was brief and Aisha and I walked out into Aisha's brand new Ford that was gifted to her by her dad three weeks ago.

We arrived the office and i walked straight into my boss' office with a salam which he replied and he offered me a sit before I began speaking. "Sir, I apologize for my absence from work over the week as I wasn't quiet okay and was advised a few days of bed rest by my physician. I do hope my job is still valid and I could continue working here" My speech was almost as if from a paper and in my opinion flawless.

"Miss Mustapha, the only reason I'm angry with you is for keeping my girlfriend away from me and that too with a high blood pressure other than that you are good to go, but you would have to visit the BE to apologize for your leave of absence and I would appreciate it if you went before lunch today." Said my boss, Mubarak with a smile on his face.

Ameer's POV

It's been a week since I have seen Zarah, a week since the incident, a week since I found out her relationship with the strange man and a week since I was told he ran away from the hospital where he was admitted. If only I knew what happened in Zarah's past maybe I could wipe away the sad tears that rolled down her eyes anytime she saw him but now i had admitted to my self that I loved her and that I would would do anything to see her happy.

Yes... I had hired a private investigator to find out about those things only because I was curious, legally it is stalking when she is an employee so I used that excuse. Standing on the balcony of my office almost 15ft away from the ground i stood there lost in the guzzling noise of cars going up and down in the metroplitan city of Abuja in its daylight.

"Knock knock" came my best friends voice bringing me out of my reverie.

"Who's there?" I answered.

"Your best friend and your life just got better" He said while chuckling which made me chuckle too.

"Well, where was my best friend lost in, or was he thinking about runaway Zarah" Yes i told him... Why? Because he's my best friend and he adviced me to talk to her regarding my feelings but she was no where to be found but her house house the past week, and I had mentally prepared a note to ask her out the next time we met and lucky enough that we going to be today because she was coming over for a meeting.

"Salamualiakum" Came my secretary's voice

"Walaikis salam" May I help you

"There Is a guest outside from RS Tech that wants to see you." She said

"Let her in and yes Jafar could you help me send the files up to the boss" I said trying to dismiss him from my office so he could be alone with her.

"Okay but I'll be back Mister" Jafar said getting up and walking out but not before turning back to give me the "I got my eyes on you" signal.

A while later she walked in looking as beautiful as always with her salam and her breath taking smile that always played on her lips. Ma Sha Allah I uttered in a hushed tone after replying her salam and ushering her to take a sit while I settled down on my own sit too. Just then my phone rang and I stood up and walked over to the balcony while checking the caller ID that revealed it was my mum.

A- Salamualaikum Umma.

U- Walaikumusalam My beloved.

A- Dearest mother why the unexpected call.

U- Can't a mother call to check up on her son?.

A- Well, Alhamdullillah I'm glad you called.

U- Son I just woke up from a nap and I had a dream, so I called to tell you today In Sha Allah would put a smile on your face that would last a lifetime.

A- In Sha Allah Umma with your prayers I doubt I'd ever be sad in life.

U- Are you in a meeting?

A- I have a guest and it's kind of like a meeting... So yes I have a meeting.

U- Okay my dear we'll talk when you come home. Quda Hafiz.

A- Okay mum. Quda Hafiz.

As I walked back into the office a bright smile played on my lips from my mum's revelation leaving me at a loss for words to thank the Glorious Lord for he is Aj- Jabbar.

"Miss Zarah, and to what do I owe this pleasant surprise" I said walking in.

"Mr. Amir,I wish to apologize for my absence from work over the week i wasn't quiet okay and was adviced a few days of bed rest by my physician. I do hope It didn't affect the banquet." She said in an apologetic tone, fidgeting with her veil that was perfecting wrapped around her, covering her head and upper body.

"Miss Zarah, there is no problem and I do hope you're feeling much better. But I would like to ask one... sorry two favours from you."

"Oh please go on" She said with her sweet smile with a lowered gaze.

"Firstly, I need you to drop the formality with me when we are alone and secondly would you honour me by going on a date with me for lunch" I said hope filling my voice with only the prayer that she accepts my request.

"Mr. Amir... ehm sorry I mean Amir I would love to go on a date with you but with the escort of my elder brother." She said with her sweet smile and now she was as red as a tomato and still  lowered her gaze.

"Ehmm.. I'm lost for words ehmm.. Okay your number so I'd call you when it's time" I said handing her my phone as she collected it and typed her number and dialing it so she could save it before handing it back to me.

"Thank you" I said giggling like a six year old with my now smug face.

"If I may take my leave I'd love to start heading back to work" She said her gaze still on the ground.

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