I walked into the kitchen and Raliyah embraced me into a hug

I smiled sadly

"I scored 200 in my jamb,Kamil said they sent it around six"Raliyah said with a cheerful smile

"Oh Masha Allah i am so happy for you Raliyah"i said softly

"Why are you crying?"she asked studying my face and I wiped my tears walking away to carry a pan

"I don't also know,let's just cook breakfast"i said trying to change the topic

I woke up to pray fajr and Kamal was not in the room,he is still not back
He has been avoiding me and it makes me so sad.

"Malak get ready we are going somewhere After I drop Aayan at school and carry out some work in the hospital"Kamal said with a straight face after I placed the sauce bowl on the table
Dad does not seem to notice the tension between us but Kamil furrowed his brows

"Oh okay"i said softly

"Malak dear help me with my green tea"Dad spoke with a smile
I actually made it but i forgot it in the kitchen
I am thinking too much

"Sure dad"i assured walking back to the kitchen

Some minutes after breakfast,Kamal called for Aayan

"Bye mummy!"Aayan called excitedly

I knelt down to his height and he wrapped his arms around my neck
Kissing my cheeks happily

"Bye son!"i said after he pulled out of the hug
I kissed the top of his head and I watch him walk away with Kamal

I continued arranging my things,I made sure nothing of mine is in the room
He wants me gone I will be gone but why am i upset?i requested for divorce myself

Now how will I say goodbye to everyone and How?
Aayan,I don't know how that boy will react or I should go with him?

I didn't know the time I slept off

                                 ***

"Wake up"i heard the moment i opened my eyes
I saw Kamal sitting on the sofa looking at me
I looked around and I didn't find my things

"Where are my things?"i asked with furrows brows

"Malak you are not a journalist so get up let's go to where i told you
We are going"he said getting up and adjusting his shirt

"You can carry your hand bag"he added

I went to the bathroom and washed my face

We walked out of the room I was going to tell Raliyah we were going out because Dad and Kamil went out the moment Kamal left with Aayan

"Let's go"he said with a stern expression

"But...."i began

I closed my mouth the moment he pulled me away by my wrist and we left to where he parked his car

He entered and I did the same

The ride was quiet untill we arrived at a very familiar estate

I watched as he got down opened my door and held my wrist gently as I got down

"Mallam Tanko please bring the things in my booth"he said to the security guard and Mallam Tanko nod opening the door

"Why am i here now?i never even got the chance to say goodbye"i said angrily

"Sometimes is better one leaves without a good Bye it's less painful"he said with an annoyed expression
And i sighed trying not to cry

"And don't you know it will be the same if I divorced you"he added

And he pulled me along entering the house

"Malak thank God you are here I have a sister for sale"Fareed said the moment we entered the living room

"Shut up !Fareed"Fareeda shouted throwing a mini pillow at him

"Ah ah Kamal you have finally brought my daughter to me"Mother said smiling

We exchanged pleasantries with them and Mother suspected Something was wrong when she saw Mallam Tanko bringing almost all my things in

"What's going on?"she asked with furrowed brows

Kamal stood up and i did the same,he turned me to face him then surprised me by placing a gentle kiss on my forehead

Then he turned to everyone and said "She asked for a divorce but i can't give her but I'm letting her go"

Everyone's expression changed from happy to shocked

That moment my eyes started getting watering so ran up to Fareeda's room and cried my heart out

Maybe I was wrong
But it was too late because he doesn't want to see me again

Kamal's pov

The moment she ran up I walked away to the car

"I thought you both had brains but i am wrong,you love each other instead of you to live a happy life you are letting each other go....."Fareeda began but before she could finish

I quickly put up my car windows and drove away
That girl talks too much to be my cousin.

After a long quiet ride I arrived at the hospital to carry out my duty and I told Mallam Hassan to pick Aayan up from school
Then I switched off my phone
If I couldn't be a good husband atleast I can be a good doctor

                                  ***

"Go back to where you are coming from and don't come back untill you bring her back"Dad said the moment i arrived from work and I let out a dry laugh

"I guess mother told you already"i said standing infront of the door because Dad will not allow me to enter and my twin brother standing by his side

"Dad but im sorry I can't obey you.i can't stay with Someone that wants a divorce and I think you caused it,you made her develop the feeling of divorce psychologically
I will take care of my son,we will live the way we used to live without her"I said honestly feeling exhausted
And Dad grimaced sadly

"I am also sorry son,I wanted a good result out of this I guess I deserve the blame"Dad apologised thoughtfully
He entered and I followed closing the door

I turned around and found them looking at me sadly

Just then Dad took me into his arms while I cried like a child that lost his favourite candy in a play ground

"But why didn't you tell her you love her Kamal?"Kamil asked after I pulled out of the hug wiping my tears

"It will only make her more distant I mean,the person that wants to leave me how will my I love you change everything?"i asked expecting a reasonable answer

"But you should have,maybe she would have stayed"Kamil said still insisting

"I don't want to talk about it"i said sadly walking away

"Aayan has been asking about his mother"Kamil called from behind

I rushed to Aayan's room and I found him refusing to remove his clothes for Raliyah to bath him

"Aayan daddy doesn't like dirty come on take your bath"I said feeling exhausted

"But i want mummy"he said and he started crying
I sat down on the carpet placing him on my laps

"Mummy will come soon just take your bath okay and I will give you anything"i assured wiping his tears

"I want tea,mummy's tea"he demanded

I looked at Raliyah and she shook her head

"And mummy's Song"he added placing his hands on my cheeks

"Okay,keep quiet and let her bath you"i said forcing a smile

After they left to the bathroom I went to make tea when I came back with the tea they were already out and Raliyah was cleaning his body.

He ran away from her to collect the cup and he took a sip

Before I could say anything he started crying again loudly

"Malak look what you caused"i whispered to the air

"Mummy's tea!"he said between his cries Raliyah collected the cup when he was trying  to pour the contents away

"I put everything a tea needs!"i said angrily
And Aayan kept crying 

"Your wife did not used to put one thing but i don't know which"Raliyah said nervously

"How wouldn't you?"i asked angrily

Aayan started crying louder

Kamil and Dad came in looking worried

"What is wrong with him?"Dad asked carrying Aayan

"He wants tea but Malak's tea and I'm already frustrated"i said holding my head and Kamil shook his head

I went back to the kitchen to recall how she makes it but i can't seem to remember

My phone starts to ring and I picked without looking at the caller id

"Kamal,has Aayan taken his tea?I don't put sugar I put honey instead"Malak said the moment i placed the phone on my ears
I checked the id and it
Had "wifey💚💍" written
I guess I have to change it

"Okay"i said when I heard her say "hello"

"Hope he is not crying too much?"she asked worriedly

"How would he not?"i asked angrily

"Okay if he needs anything call me"she said ignoring my tone

"What if I need you?"i whispered sadly

"What?"she asked

"I was not talking to you"i said rudely and i hung up immediately

I quickly made the tea then went back to Aayan's room

Kamil managed to get him dressed in his pyjamas

"Here"i said glaring at the stubborn little creature infront of me
He was still sniffing

And he took a sip then he smiled looking behind

"She's not here so it's better you behave yourself and let everyone live in peace"i said raising my finger infront of him

"Bad daddy!"Aayan said climbing his bed

And everyone walked away

I watched as he kept murmuring some words untill he fell asleep.

Too bad😢no more Malak and Kamal
Poor Aayan
Let me be going

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