The chirping birds on the balcony of Asiya and Khalid's bedroom woke them up.
Khalid gently caressed Asiya's hair as she rested on the headboard.

"Are you feeling much better?" He asked lovingly.
"Mm," she mumbled and simply nodded obviously not wanting to say too much.

"Listen Asiya...Maa will be absolutely fine, we'll go and see her today In Sha Allah. And I'm sure by the time she sees doctors in the UK she'll recover very fast," Khalid tried to reason with her.

Asiya held her hands in khalid's and stared at him.
"My love, I'm not worried about that...her getting the best treatment because i know that In Sha Allah she will. Maa is hypertensive and i know she still hadn't swallowed in the fact that we lost a baby. It's still disturbing her, Khalid I'm really scared of losing her, what if—" He cut me off.

"Don't ever say that! Just have faith, all will be well. As for the baby even mama was down she just didn't show it...They've sacrificed a lot for us and been strong for us in our difficult times. You can take as much time as you need for another baby, I won't rush you" He said and i buried my head in his chest.

After some minutes of silence and cuddling, we got up to say fajr prayers together after which we recited the Qur'an and went back to sleep.

Since it was the weekend, i told Khalid i didn't want to cook today so he ordered breakfast for both of us.

Khalid

After Dhuhr, Baba summoned us to his house, i knew it had something to do with Safiya and Faisal. I quickly got ready and Asiya came along.

"What do you think this is about?" I asked her.
"Safiya? Remember last time they said in five days time she and Faisal will be married," Asiya said.

"Oh yeah, that's true," I nodded.

We chatted throughout the ride to my parents.

"Have you told them about London?" Asiya asked as i pulled over in the compound.
"Not yet, after all these today, i will,"

"Okay,"

We slowly walked into the house and we saw the entire family gathered including Faisal's. Safiya looked sick and tired...I really pitied her but i guess this is Allah's way of bringing her back unto the right path. We greeted everyone and moved to sit on the only empty sits.

"As you all know what happened few days ago, we decided to get both of them married in order to protect our dignity and theirs too. The Imam will be here soon so ladies please excuse us," Baba said calmly.
Safiya was crying now as Aisha walked her to the stairs.

Asiya

I went to Mama's room to catch up with her as the men were downstairs completing the formalities.
I'd tell you that only few people get along with their mothers-in law. Mine is the most caring and understanding...she has a big heart and appreciates everything and everyone.

"How've you been my dear?" She asked.

"Alhamdulillah mama...and you? I hope you've stopped skipping breakfast!" I pointed at her with a stern face.

"Yes yes don't worry about me," she chuckled.

"You know mama, Maa has been very sick Walahi...she has a stonach infection, on top of that she's hypertensive and her blood pressure can rise anytime," Asiya lamented.

"Subhanallah we didn't know about it we'd have been going to see her and looking after her. You didn't tell us ai, since when?"

"I also only knew yesterday...apparently it started about a week ago now," I explained.

"Oh Allah sarki...I'll make sure to visit her regularly,"

"She has to be taken abroad for treatment but all that is sorted,"

"Oh where-?" Mama was about to ask where when Khalid interrupted.

"I and Asiya will be going to London in about 2 weeks and we're taking maa with us for the treatment," He said as he sat on the couch in Mama's room.

"Ohh i see...is it for holiday or what?"

"No mama, there's a course I'm goimg for which will last for 6 months, it might even take a year actually," He explained. "Plus I've just informed Baba and the rest about it,"

"Oh i wish you too well then," Mama said.

Some minutes later it was announced that Safiya and Faisal were married legally and she'd be going with him later tonight. We all spent time with each other for the entire day until it was time for Safiya to leave. She came into the small living area where i and Khalid were.

"May i speak to both of you please? She asked politely as if it wasn't the rude Safiya we knew.

"Mhm go on," I answered.
She knelt down in front of me with folded hands and tears in her shut eyes. "Asiya I'm really sorry for how I've been treating you ever since you joined this family, i know that I haven't been fair to you, i have insulted you time without number regardless of our age difference. Please forgive me for all the rude words i said to you, I'm really sorry and I've realised my mistake. Please i want to go into this marriage with a clear conscience...so i am begging both of you to forgive me please," She sobbed as she moved towards Khalid.

"Ya Khalid i beg for your forgiveness too for how I've treated you and your wife, I'm really sorry!" She lamented.

"I'm guessing your stupidity has just brought you back to your senses, though I won't fall for your tricks, so please..." He looked away.

"Safiya it's okay get up...you can go, leave everything behind you and begin your new life afresh. Forget the mistake you and Faisal made and start afresh...who knows it might be a blessing in disguise. I forgive you," I smiled and i noticed Khalid eyeing me.

"Thank you so much Ya Asiya,"

She hugged me before leaving and wiping her tears.

Khalid got up disgusted and left. I trailed behind him as i knew it was time for us to go home. We bade our farewells immediately Safiya and Faisal left. I tried talking to Khalid but he didn't want to talk to me, he was clearly upset and i could understand.

To be fair, I honestly felt it'd be better to just let bygones be bygones. Whether she was being genuine with her apology that's between her and Allah, I've played my part. I think it'll be better she leaves knowing she's been forgiven Atleast that'll motivate her to change her ways if not completely, Atleast to a decent extent.

We got home at around 10pm and i was completely drained. I knew Khalid wanted his black tea as he had it every night so i had to muster the energy to quickly make it. He was already in our room so i took it to him. He was already wearing his plain shirt getting ready for bed. Immediately he saw me he turned his back on me.

"Here's your tea," I handed the cup towards him.

"Listen, I don't want the-"he said as he was turning around and the cup fell from my hand leaving some of the boiling hot tea on my hands.

Ouu that must've hurt- Asmaa.

"Ouchhhhhhhh! Khalid what are you doing?!" I screamed almost crying because it was really hot.

"I-I'm sorry l-let me take a look," he held my hand rubbing it with a towel. "Come with me," he tried dragging me to the bathroom but i resisted.

"Leave me," i said silently with no emotions.

"But- y-your hand,"

"Leave it, you can keep on being angry!" I said and went to the bathroom to run some cold water over it. Immediately i was done i saw him seating on the empress bench clearly waiting for me.

"Listen, Asiya I'm really sorry. I don't know what came over me, please just—"I pulled the duvet over me which cut him off, i heard him get up silently to his side of the bed and pulled the duvet over him too.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter guys.
Khalid was clearly upset with Asiya for forgiving Safiya so easily and pouring out his anger, hot tea poured on her hands, now she's angry and his sorry pheww! Marriage isn't easy.

I decided to take a break from wattpad for almost a year now, I know because i wanted to refresh myself. I wanted to take the break after finishing this book but at the time, i just felt i needed that refreshment!!
So I'm back y'all for some more juicy chapters before this book ends.

Asmaa out :)