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"Get out of my room! Just get out!" I yelled at my sister Ameena. I just want to be alone after finding out that Noorie's marriage has been finalised.

How could they do this to me? I loved her so much. I wanted to spend my life with her and now she is married to that despicable human being. Me and Mahmud never got along. He is just someone I don't like relating with. I can't believe he is married to my Noorie. I can't explain the amount of hatred I suddenly developed for Mahmud. He is the cause everything. I would have been with Noorie if he hadn't showed up his filthy face. I will make him pay for hurting me so much. I will make him pay for separating me and my Noorie. He will pay! I will make sure of that. Even if that will be the last thing I will do in earth. I will make sure he pays for hurting me.

"Affan! " My mum called immediately she entered my room. She gasped at the mess I created. I scattered everything in my room. Am sure Ameena called her here.

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I broke everything I could,but it wasn't enough. I even cut myself with a broken glass,but it wasn't painful compared to the pain I am going through.

My mum fell on the floor and started crying.

"What is wrong with you, Affan? Look at how you are bleeding. Why are you doing this? Tell me,Affan! Please!" She beseeched,weeping profusely on the floor.

Even though am not in my right state of mind,I dislike seeing my mother like this. I hate myself for causing her so much pain.

"Ya Allah! What have I ever done? What have I ever done? Why is my son like this? Why is my son behaving like a lunatic. What exactly have I done?" My mum cried harder. I made no attempt to calm her down because it will be a wasted effort. My mum can cry all she want. I just want to be alone and she is not getting it. Her voice makes my head ache. She should just get out of the room.

"Affan! What is that white substance you are holding? You...you still take dr..dr...drugs?" My said,hyperventilating.

"Calm down,mum. Please take a deep breath." I moved closer to her and tried to make her breath steady. My mum has medical problem,so we try our best to avoid anything that will hurt her. The doctor advised her to stay away from any problem.

"Mum! Mum! Mum!" I called,trying to wake her up. I quickly carried my car keys and took her to the hospital. She must have fainted due to shock.

"Amina! Calm down. Mum will be perfectly fine." I said,trying to comfort my crying sister. Mum has been rushed to the emergncy unit and we have been waiting for the doctor to come and explain what exactly happened to her. My sister have been crying since we rushed Ammi to the hospital. I hate myself for putting my mother in that kind of situation.

"Don't you dare say that to me!" Amina bellowed. I was taken aback by her outburst.

"Tell me! Whose fault is it that my mother is in that condition? Tell me!" She yelled. I didn't expect her to blame me for what happened. I am feeling guilty already,but i don't need her to rub salt on my wound. I still feel a little dizzy from all the drugs i took earlier. My head aches so much and I am not in the mood to argue with Ameena right now.

"Did the cat cut your tongue? Answer me,Affan. What happened to the sweet elder brother I use to have. What happened to that,Affan? Why have you changed so much? You are nothing but a monster! I hate you for putting Ammi in this condition. I hate you!" She roared,holding into her bag tightly as if her life depended on it.

Ameena has never talked to me in this manner. She has always been a sweet little sister to me. I have messed up. I must have hurt my sister beyond measure for her to talk to me like this. All because of a woman i have put my mother's life in danger. My mother is fighting for her life.

I promised to fight for my love,but not anymore. I will make Noorie pay for putting me in this situation. She is equally at fault here. I will make sure I ruin her marriage. I will destroy her life

Mahmud and Noorie will see my wrath! I promise.
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"Doctor how is my mother? What happened to her?" I asked the doctor,immediately we entered his office. The doctor said I should follow him to his office before he explains what happened to my mother. I am getting really impatient. Nothing must happen to my mother. I can't loose her.

"Please have your sit,Mr Affan." The doctor muttered and removed his spectacles. I did as he said.

"What did I tell you about your mother's health the last time? I told you to take very good care of her. Make sure she doesn't stress herself. Why didn't you take very good care of her after i warned you about it the last time?"

I looked at everywhere but the doctor. I refused to meet his gaze due to embarrassment. I am so ashamed of myself. What kind of son am I? The one that puts his mother's life in danger?

"Anyways,let me explain the situation of things to you. You know your mother is hypertensive. She must have seen something which increased her blood pressure.
High blood pressure puts a strain on all the blood vessels throughout your body, including the ones leading to the brain. This strain can damage your blood vessels, causing them to become harder and narrower, a condition called atherosclerosis. This makes a blockage more likely to occur, which could cause a stroke or transient ischaemic attack,sometimes called a mini stroke." The doctor explained professionally. I was just staring at him,unable to say anything.

"Mr Affan!" The doctor called in a subdued tone. I don't like the look on his face. He was looking at me with pity. Sympathy,something I hate.

"Yes!" I managed to croak out.

"Your mother has TIA." The doctor paused studying my reaction. My face was scrunched up in confusion. What does TIA means?

"Transient ischaemic attack,mini stroke. A mini stroke can be a warning sign of a future stroke." I gaze at the doctor not understanding what he is saying. My mum has mini stroke. What is that?

"A TIA is a warning sign that you're at increased risk of having a full stroke in the near future. The highest risk is in the days and weeks following the TIA. A stroke is a serious health condition that can cause permanent disability and can be fatal in some cases, but appropriate treatment after a TIA can help to reduce your risk of having a stroke. Having TIA does not necessarily mean you will have an actual stroke. If it treated properly,there might not be any permanent disability in future." The doctor explained further.

"So what about my mum? What do we have to do to avoid an actual stroke?" I am trying my best to stay strong. I have to be strong for Ammi right?

"Transient ischemic attacks usually last a few minutes. Most signs and symptoms disappear within an hour, though rarely symptoms may last up to 24 hours. The signs and symptoms of a TIA resemble those found early in a stroke and may include sudden onset of weakness, numbness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, typically on one side of your body. You can't move them for maybe an hour.  Slurred speech or difficulty in understanding others are among the symptoms. Your mother may show one of these signs. You don't have to panic." The said,after seeing the horrified look on my face.

"How can it be treated.?" I inquired.

"Treatment includes medication,surgery and healthy lifestyle changes. I will prescribe some drugs for her to take. She will be fine,insha Allah (if Allah wills).

"Thank you." I tried to give him a small smile,but I couldn't. Not when my mum is in a bad condition because of me.

How will my sisters take the news? What will Abba do if he finds out? How can I face my family after knowing I caused my mum's predicament? I had so many questions which i have no answer for. I have destroyed my life.

"Mr Affan please do not cry. You have to be strong for your family,please." The doctor beseeched. I didn't realise I was crying until he said so. I touched my face to be sure am really crying. I have messed up. All because of what? Noorie?

"Your mum will be discharged tomorrow. You can always call me if there is a problem." The doctor said to which I nodded. I can't open my mouth and reply him. I am too weak to do that.

I stood up fron the chair and walked out of his office. I made my way to the corridor of my mum's room. I met my sisters there staring at nothing in particular. They all seem to be deep in thought. Their husbands are all by their sides. How will i break this news to them? How will they react to it?

"Affan!" Ya maijida called. She was the first to notice me. "What happened? What did the doctor say?" She asked,holding her baby tightly. She looked stressed out just because of what i have done.

"Tell us,Affan. Why aren't you saying anything?" Adda maryam asked. They were all staring at me.

"If you don't want to tell us what happened,then I will ask the doctor myself." Amina said,glaring at me.

"Wait Amina. I will tell you." I stopped her before she goes to the doctor's office. The doctor might just break the news to her and I am really scared because of her condition. She is pregnant and it won't be good for her health. Who am i deceiving? Doctors clearly know how to break news. I wish I can just do anything possible to avoid breaking this news to them. They will be devastated. Ammi's chances of having an actual stroke is high.

"Are you ready to talk or not!?" Amina yelled,looking at me with disgust.

"I am ready." I look down in shame. Am so ashamed of myself. "Ammi has mini stroke." I took in a deep breath. The word mini stroke sounds so bitter in my mouth.

"Ammi has what? Can you just answer us?" Amina yelled,glaring at me hard. She hates me. I can clearly see it in her eyes.

"Mini stroke." I whispered.

It took everyone a minute or two before they understood what I mean. It was Ameena who first reacted to the news. Others were too shocked to say anything.

"Wha...what did you just say?" She asked holding my collar tightly. Her husband tried to pull her back,but she didn't budge. "Affan! Tell me,what did you just say!? I am asking you a question!?" She was holding me so tightly that I almost choke on my breath. I made no attempt to pull her away from me. I deserve it.

Everyone was just staring at me and Ameena,except her husband who was trying to pull her back.

"Ameena please calm down. Ammi will be fine. Do not hurt yourself please." Her husband beseeched. She released her hold on me and glared at me. Her eyes were full of nothing,but hatred towards me.

"You caused this Affan!" You caused it!" Ameena yelled crying on her husband's chest. It hurts to see my sister like that.

Ameena suddenly screamed,clutching her stomach tightly. It seems like she is in pain. We all rushed towards her.

"What is wrong with you?" Her husband asked,worriedly. I quickly called the doctor to check what is wrong with her.

Two nurses helped her into the emergency ward and told us to wait outside. I can't forgive myself if anything happens to Ameena or her child. How will i face her?

Everyone was deep in thought. They were staring at nothing in particular. The only sound you could hear is that of Adda jiji's baby snoring lightly. The girl has been sleeping since. She is oblivious to what is going on around her. I am jealous of how problem free she is.

Ameena's husband was staring at the door of the emergency unit. He didn't take his eyes of it for even a minute. I sat on one of the chairs muttering evey dua that comes into my mind. I can't afford to loose my sister. She is all I have now.

The doctor opened the door and step out of the room. He looked at us with a sad smile. I don't think there will be any good news with that smile.

"Doctor how is my wife?" Ameena's husband asked,immediately he stepped out of the room.

"Your wife is perfectly fine." We all released the breath we didn't know we were holding. Her husband kept on chanting alhamdulillah.

"And the baby?" Ya Maryam asked. The smile on the doctor's face fell and he quickly replaced it with another sad smile.

"We tried our best to save them. Am sorry,we lost the babies." The doctor said and walked away.

The babies?

Does that mean she was pregnant with twins or more?

Her husband closed his eyes and gulped. I am disappointed at myself. I have put my family's life at stake. I have done something very terrible.

I watch as her husband asked a nurse if he could see his wife to which she nodded. He went inside and closed the door behind him. I stayed rooted to my spot. I couldn't move. How will I face Ameena? I am the root cause of her problem.

I didn't make any move to standup even when my sisters made their way towards the room. I couldn't face her. Ny sisters didn't waste their time telling me to follow them to see her. They knew the situation of things.

I asked one of the nurses if I can see my mother to which she nodded and showed me the way. I entered my mum's room with taslim and sat beside her on the bed. She was sleeping. She looked so beautiful sleeping peacefully on the hospital bed.

I had tears in my eyes staring at my mum like that. I opened my mouth, but ended up closing it again. I didn't know what to say. I stared at her crying profusely.

"Am sorry,Ammi. Am sorry. I couldn't save your grandchildren. Your daughter was pregnant with twins and....I.." I couldn't find the right words to describe how horrible I am. "I am sorry,Ammi. Please forgive me. Please" I beseeched,holding her hands. I promise to make Noorie pay for what she did to my family. I will make sure she feels the kind of pain i am feeling right now.

"A...Affan!" My mum croak out. She opened her eyes staring at me. Her voice was hoarse. She gaze at me with a small smile.

"Ammi! You are awake. How are you feeling?" I asked worriedly.

"I am fine. Where is your sister? I heard you saying something about my grandchildren. What happened?" Ammi inquired, staring at me. How can I tell her Ameena had a miscarriage. It will affect her health right?

"Ammi...." I trailed off. I don't know how to break the news to her. How will she take it?

"Yes!" She replied,staring at me.

"Ameena lost her babies. She had a miscarriage." I said,looking at everywhere,but my mum. I can't look at her right now. Am sure she is in shock.

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Poor Affan😭😭😭

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