Kano State, Nigeria.
2018.

Two days later followed like any other with Falak having to be in his arms before taking trips, he didn't mind nor does she. She sometimes crawl when he is around and limp when he is not. She doesn't want him to stop picking her in his arms so she didn't show him that she could limp around, she settled on crawling and he will pick her up when they clash. She can't help but think that those moments are the best for her. Those little trips they take is among the best times of her life.

She got dressed after taking the bath, Shaddad gave her the much needed privacy. She was ready in no time and moved to the dining room in Shaddad's arms to have breakfast. It's Irish potatoes boiled and dipped into egg before frying, and egg sauce with green pepper. She enjoyed that breakfast real well and thought about doing it sometime soon. She hadn't done that ever since she got married and now she is only craving it.

She is dressed in a knee length jean shirt and jean trousers with black d'orsay clasped around her feet, the feet Shaddad drooled at when he was helping her clasp it around her. He asked whether it won't harm her wound and she replied with she will only be in his arms and his arms won't ever hurt her, he only smiled when he looked down. He is liking this Falak a lot. Whilst Shaddad is wearing his famous waistcoat but since Falak choose it for him today, it is not dark colour but navy blue, matching slacks and black dress shirt. They almost matched, in her imagination but they did, they are both wearing blue.

When she was done, she wrapped the black veil she tied around her head in muffler before taking her black channel bag which Shaddad took and they left. Even after two days, the guards and the people around the hospital didn't stop giving him weird glances. They take the attention from everywhere because people think they were acting all lovey dovey, well, it's not like she is complaining, not at all.

She don't need to explain to them why her husband is carrying her up in his arms. He is her husband for a reason and for crying out loud, everyone knows that the relationship between a husband and a wife is halal. Everything married couple do is not to be questioned at all and she is waiting for someone to ask her a stupid question like that.

She clearly remembered her girlfriends' messages when she sent Shaddad's closed face picture to them when he was helping her adjust her ribbon in the mirror. She knowingly winced when she started packing her dried hair and he offered to help so she took her phone and silently take the picture without his knowledge or so she hopes.

Jabrayah; I'm hyperventilating y'all! I can't believe this is Yarima!!!!

Inayah; Falak, are you sure you didn't edit this? I'm finding it hard to believe wallah.

Fikriyah; I'm telling you girls, the silent and stern ones are more romantic. See the way he was concentrating and giving lots of attention to the hair, he looks enticed. Well, not that I'm seeing his face but from his fingers!

Jabrayah; Darn, I'm just noticing the long fingers! Is there something that Yarima doesn't have?! See the long lean well manicured hand!

Jaiyana; Falak you are one lucky mumu. I can't believe you are making him do that! Hehehe, rock those memories, my dear. He needs that wake up call.

Falak only laughed at their comments and didn't reply. She doesn't have anything to say so she kept her phone aside and slept cozily. She knew they always end up cuddling in the night but before morning, they'd part ways. Whenever they cuddle, it's like she is sleeping like a baby, his arms are so protective around her fragile figure. She is not fragile but in between his arms, she feels small and miniscule.

Instead of going to the Cardiology's Ward, they didn't and went to Neurosurgeon's Ward. She's been there once or twice because their brain language isn't really her thing and she don't even get what they say most of the times. Thank God they've formed a quick plan with Masrooq who agreed to talk to the doctor he knew Shaddad will take her to see and their plan will go on till she finds it in her heart to let him be.

"Hello, Dr. SSL. Good morning." She gave the man a double look because it looks like she's seen him somewhere, it clicked, he was at their wedding and is one of Shaddad's groomsmen.

"Morning." He curtly replied and sat down in front of his friend, he looks so professional even with his own friend.

"Hello, Dr. Falak, I am Dr. Mahmud." He introduced with a kind smile which she felt forced to reply, he looks so kind. She blinded him with that of her own and he can't help breathing how beautiful she is.

"Down to business. Her problem isn't really massive. It's post traumatic amnesia, a state of confusion that occurs immediately following a traumatic brain injury. It remains at least seven days injuries. I have some medicines prescribed and giving her that will make her regain her memories faster, it was bound to happen because of how she hit her head. Just a week or two and she will be back to normal." Dr. Mahmud said after they checked all the xray scans or more like fake xray scans.

"Okay, thank you." With that, they stood up and left the Ward back to Shaddad's not before Falak gave Dr. Mahmud a satisfied nod.

"Good morning, Sir! The lady that was here some days back is here and she said you rescheduled her to come back today. Should I let her in?" Nawar asked in her business like tone impressing Falak. That was improvement above how she talks five years back. She was all flirty and girly.

He nodded and she left the room to bring back the woman. Today the woman is dressed in brown lace and cream veil with matching bag, hmm. Though Falak didn't like that her daughter accompanied her again, she don't get why she won't be there alone. The girl is now dressed in ankara fitted skirt and blouse. She has her red veil across her shoulders and her red bag in her right hand, around her fingers while her left hand has the latest Samsung.

The woman greeted Falak and went back to business with Shaddad. The Lady only sat down because it looks like her attention was not on her but her Shaddad. Well, she will show her not to mess with her husband today, she is so done.

"Hubby, can you please come here for a moment." She inclined her head to the side and waited for him to stand up, she knew he was going to do so. Even though he is arrogant, he really isn't rude.

"Sure." He excused himself and went to her looking confused about her next move.

"Just wanted to take our first picture together with my phone, I think the first right?" She asked with her creepy smile to which he only shook his head at and sat down next to her on the couch.

She brought out her phone and took their pictures with Snapchat filter. Though she didn't know what she wanted to do when she called him, she was happy that she did because they look so beautiful in the photo. Which made her plot a quick plot in her head for later, her days get boring without new twists in their life.

"You can go, but I featured you here." She showed him the one with orange date beside it, he only released a small smile before standing up and get back to his swivel chair, only noticing the young lady beside the older woman. Hmm, maybe she is the one Falak was talking about two days back.

Falak moved her phone to her bag before sitting down well to watch Shaddad as he talks to the woman professionally. Some minutes later, she saw the girl stood up and started making her way to where she is which surprised and startled her a little. What does she want from her now? Or is she here to ask whether they are married? If that is the case, then it's going to be fun.

"Hello, I'm Anisa and you are?" The girl sat down even though Falak didn't ask her to, it was where Shaddad was sitting minutes ago.

"I'm Falak." She gave her a curt smile and yawed her attention back to Shaddad.

"Uh, do you mind if we become friends?" Anisa stuttered out, sitting anxiously because she didn't know that the beautiful lady could be stern and curt.

"So you can come to my house unexpected to eye rape my husband again? No thanks." Falak sassed with a sarcastic smile but the girl only blushed when she said eye rape, she's being caught.

"No, no, no, that is not what I mean. I swear to Allah it is not. I just thought you guys make a nice couple and just saw your wedding pictures online. I thought he was single, I was outside the country schooling when it happened so I didn't know." The girl rambled, her eyes wide open because she didn't like the accusation in Falak's face and eyes.

Truthfully, she didn't know that he was married, she wouldn't have came back again with her mother. He didn't notice her the first time so she thought about coming back but seeing him with Falak and how he suddenly became Kanye with Kim, she realised that she stood no chance, the man didn't even look at her but was so comfortable with his wife. He didn't even smile at her mother talk less about her.

"Oh, that's nice. Sorry about that. I just didn't like how you were looking at him the last time, hence..." She trailed off with an apologetic smile.

"No problem. I would've done the same but then again, you are lucky. He didn't even look at me." They both laugh, grabbing Shaddad's attention who only shook his head. Falak will forever be Falak, she was angry at the girl just few days ago and now they are best of friends.

The girls talked for a long time and it is mostly about the wedding that took place. They also exchanged phone numbers while they were at it.

"Please, just hook me up with one of the unmarried brothers. The Princes are just so what they are. I wonder how you got the unmarriageable Yarima." Anisa was intrigued and Falak could see that.

"That is my little secret." And they giggled.

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Falak sighed and lay her head on the headboard after the long day at the hospital. She just changed into her new pajamas, a cotton huge trouser and matching shirt. She didn't even remove her head tie and just lie down waiting for their dinner to arrive from the Palace. She can't wait to start cooking again, maybe she should forget about her act and just tell him she's regained her memory but what gain could she possibly have? She needs to do one thing before letting that façade slip and will do so soon.

"Here are your medicines." She heard Shaddad's voice coming from the door but he has three small pills, one is white circle shaped, another orange triangle one and lastly green also circle, in his hand and a glass of water. Dr. Mahmud told her that the medicines are not harmful and she can take it.

"Do I have to take this? I don't like medicine." She whined, pouting her pink lips making Shaddad's eyes to twitch to them.

"Yes, you have to. For a doctor, you are one of a kind." He shook his head and placed the pills in her hand then gave her the glass cup.

After gulping down the medicines, the doorbell rang and he asked the maids to serve the food for her in their room then stopped the maid before she could enter, that is their matrimonial room not office so he took the plate and gave Falak. She thanked him and started eating the food, feeling her eyes drooping, she needs some beauty sleep.

She fell asleep immediately after finishing her prayer. Shaddad shook his head at his wife before he went to change into grey sweatpants and white shirt. He also say his prayer and fell asleep, automatically feeling Falak's warm body on his. He welcomed the warmth and let himself disappear from earth for a little.

Falak woke up feeling as though she has been sleeping for three days straight but in reality, it was just three hours. She can't find her beauty sleep anywhere and she felt darn energetic. What should she do now at eleven in the night with her husband sleeping soundly beside her.

"I can't sleep." She pouted again after waking Shaddad from his own sleep, she knew it was a selfish move but can't help it.

"Why?" His voice was groggy and he is trying to remove traces of sleep from his eyes then closed his mouth when he yawned. He looks so adorable like a kid, Falak thought.

"I think the medicine has side effect because I was so exhausted and sleepy earlier but now, I just want to do something else."

"Like?" He furrowed his brows almost regretting why he asked when she started thinking about what to do. He hopes it's not something that will make him run for the hills.

"Let's stroll." He sighed, thanking God that it was not anything hard or creepy.

"Let's go." He cleared his throat and stood up, taking his bed slippers with him.

Falak walked to the closet and removed a bigger veil so she could close her body with it. After coming out with a black one, she also took her slippers and met him by the door. Together they left the Chamber and made their way to another wing, quiter side of the palace with bright orange and white lights illuminating the place.

"This place is incredibly large." Falak murmured to him, they are standing very close to each other, their shoulders and arms brushing.

"Very. I got lost times without number when I was a child." Came his reply which she never knew would come. There are a lot more Shaddad's sides that she is yet to meet and that memory loss is the help.

"You would." She agreed with a smile and they continue to walk till she gets tired all over again and slumped into his arms, he immediately held her in his arms and wrap it around her form.

Looking down at her beautiful face with the pole light illuminating it, he found out that she fell asleep. Maybe the medicine really has side effect but he needs to confirm it, he can't tamper with her health. He brought his phone from his pocket and phoned Mahmud, he doesn't care whether it is night or not. His wife should be alright or that man will hear from him that very night.

"Does that medicine have any side effect?" His question was straight.

"Yes, it makes someone tired and sleepy at the same time. Sorry I didn't warn you about it, man." And Shaddad hung up, not leaving any hard feelings because they are used to him like that.

He wrap her in bridal style and trudge to their Chamber to let her sleep.

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