SHATTERED HEARTS

Ch.8.It's all about...Fate !

Dedicated to my would be brother in law; I hope you like it dear bro;)

                A pleasant Friday morning had settled in and brought in its wake peace and tranquillity in the atmosphere! Nawal was sitting on her prayer mat in her bedroom reciting Surah Rahman and a few silent tears were escaping her eyes.

           She was completely drowned in her recitation , oblivious to everything around as a soothing feeling was slowly engulfing her shattered heart ! She then proceeded to Surah Jumma and Surah Kahf. Once she was done she made a short supplication  and folded the prayer mat.

          Nawal removed her salah hijab and loosely wrapped her dupatta around her head. She then placed her bag on the bed, zipping it open and walked to the wardrobe. Shuffling through her outfits she selected a few and placed them neatly in her bag.

      A small smile made its way on her graceful face as her gaze fell on the bag of presents she had gotten for her best friend. Nawal carefully pulled it out and placed it in between her clothes in the bag.She continued her task packing all of her accessories and essentials while humming a random tune.

         As she was busy stuffing her bag her cellphone buzzed from the bedside table.Nawal sighed ,leaving her bag and stood up to get her cell.
It was a call from her elder sister , Shirin. Shirin was married a few months ago and lived in London with her in -laws.

         Nawal received the call with a salam.

     "Waalaikumassalam my dear sissy, what took you so long to receive my call, my beloved one? " Shirin asked in a mock sweet tone.

     Nawal rolled her eyes at her sarcasm," Well actually I was busy with the packing since we are leaving tomorrow. "

        "Oh! What a golden period in my sister's life.Going to Sundarnagar. Great! Are you done with the packing? " Shirin enquired.

      Nawal huffed in annoyance, " If  my beloved sister hadn't interrupted me with her 'oh so lovely call' I would have finished packing by now."

      "Watch your tone Nawal.There is no need to get all serious. I was only joking around.Anyways where is Abba?"

        Nawal sighed," He has work today just as you know, so he will be back by night."

       "Hmmm, he had called me yesterday night .Did he tell you anything? "

       Nawal furrowed her eyebrows as she thought." No he didn't say anything. Why? And if he had called you yesterday then why are you asking me about him today? "

       Shirin laughed slightly, " Oh come on now Nawal, I was just wondering. No need to go all Eliza on me. And can't I just call my sister to have a little chat?"

        Nawal narrowed her eyes as she spoke," Shirin Di, I can tell just by your tone that you are hiding something. "

       Shirin huffed and spoke irritated ly, " Okay if you are just going to have suspicions I don't plan to waste my balance on your stupid call."

     "I m sorry didi it's just you are making me anxious.By the way how is jiju?" Nawal asked suddenly changing the topic although she knew deep down there was something her sister wasn't revealing.

  " He is good Alhamdulillah. Just too busy with his work  as always. And yeah it reminds me, I won't be able to make it to Anas bhaiya's wedding. "
Shirin spoke a bit nervously.

   
    "Oh that's so sad.I thought you would come for atleast a day or two."
Nawal said pretending to be sad.

     " Don't act as if you are soo sad that I won't be there.For all I know you would be jumping with joy that there won't be anyone to knock some sense into you and your friend. Speaking of which, how is that crazy cat?" Shirin asked in a teasing tone.