WHO IS TO BLAME?

Chapter eleven

Seema was still talking when they heard a knock on the door. Isha quickly wiped her tears and went to the door. She opened it and Amal, her best friend entered the room looking frustrated. She doesn't even care for Isha who was smiling at her. She quickly went and hugged Seema. "I'm really sorry mom, I don't know you were here in this hospital." Said Amal crying. "When Isha left the lecture hall after she receives a call from Asma that you are not well, I asked the lecturer to allow me go follow Isha 'cause she  is in confusion, he allowed me but I couldn't reach them so I have to take a taxi to your house. But immediately i alight from the taxi, some people told me that you people leave for the hospital so I quickly brought my phone and dialed isha's number but I couldn't reach her. I went to different hospital nearby but I didn't find you so I went home depressed. I tried isha's and Asma's number but they didn't pick up. It was only now that I went to the house and I met Asma and her siblings she told me that you are here." Asma explained looking guilty.
"It's alright my child." Replied Seema, smiling and holding Amal's hands. "You know Isha isn't in her sense so that's why she doesn't inform or take your call. Don't worry my dear. I'm happy that you came to see me. God bless you."
Asma took a deep breath.
"I'm happy that you are alright. May God grant you good health. My mom said I should greet you. She is not in town but promised to come back tomorrow."
Seema smiles. Isha moved closer and held Amal tightly. "I missed you sister." Amal pushed her away playfully.
"I'm sorry Asma. I'm no longer myself since I almost lost my mom." Said Isha wiping her tears.
"It's okay I understand. But I want you to know that mom will be alright. God willing." She said wiping isha's tears and giving her a loving smile.
Isha smiled back and they started discussing about different things like school, friends and her family. They joked a lot that made Seema laughs. They enjoyed the moment.
Around eight o'clock Amal's driver came to take her back home. She bade Seema good bye and left while Isha escorted her to the car.
Just when she came back, her siblings returned together with their father. He had a sour expression on his face as usual. Isha noticed the way he keeps glaring at her so she becomes nervous. "Mum I brought you some sweets. Would you like to eat?" Afreen broke the silence that engulfed the room suddenly.
Seema doesn't know what he was saying. Afreen shook her and she abruptly came back into her senses. "Mum,  what are you thinking?"
Seema remained silent.
"You know the doctor said that you should always rest and you shouldn't think of anything that worried you okay? So just relax and forget everything." Asma advised.
Seema just smiled. Why shouldn't I? I'm worried about my Isha. She thought
Just then, isha's phone rang. She doesn't know the number so she ignored it until the call ended. She tries to stand up pick something when the phone rings again. "Why can't you answer the call?" Said her mother calmly.
"It's unknown number." Isha replied.
"Answer it. Maybe it's one of your friends."
Isha answered it and placed the phone on her ear. She becomes sick suddenly. She put down the phone and looked down thinking of what to do. "Who was it?" Her mother interrupted.
She doesn't know how to answer the question so she becomes more frightened. Seema noticed the sudden change in her daughter's expression. She sat up almost immediately despite the fact that she's very weak. This made isha terrified. She quickly stood up and went to her mum, holding her hands. "Are you okay mum?" Isha introgated  looking anxious.
"You didn't answer me." She reminded her.
"Well... Well... It's... It's... Yes it's my classmate Usman that called." She lied.
Seema observed her very well for a moment. "Are You serious? Is that why you looked nervous?"
Isha was silent.
Seema turned her head back and behold her husband dispersing an angry look on Isha. She returned her gaze on Isha and pulled her into her body. "Tell me if there's anything that is bothering you I'm here for you. You mustn't hide anything from me because I am your mother you know."
Isha nodded with a smile. "Emm.... Excuse me mum.. I Will go buy credit card cause i'm out of airtime." She said and went out almost quickly. Asma tries to follow her but their father rejected it asking her to sit back while frowning.
Isha ran out quickly asking God not let that happen. She bumped into a nurse who was carrying some files with her. She doesn't even stop to apologize but rather she ignores her and continue running. The nurse was infuriated but she doesn't say anything. She just carry her files and leave.
Isha stopped at the gate waiting for him anxiously to  arrived. She tries calling him but he doesn't pick up.  Just then, an ambulance of the hospital approaches. Many people came to take the victims of the accident into the emergency ward. She became terrified seeing people in blood, some without hands or leg. She moves closer to watch what's happening forgetting why she is there. While she's watching the incident, as if someone reminded her she remembered why she was there. She quickly turned back in shock. "What?" Isha shouted loudly forgetting that she's outside. This made everyone turned his gaze on her. 
She ran as fast as wind calling his name while trying to stop him but alas! By the time she came to the room, he already entered the room so she follows him.
They both stood at the door each of them thinking of different things. Mr Omar stood up abruptly with his angry look pointing at him. "You?" He uttered, his eyes suddenly became red.
Isha's heart was pounding in fear.
" what are you doing here?" Seema yelled at him.
"I'm sorry i came here to see how you are feeling that's all." Saleema replied, hanging his head.
"Didn't I tell you to stay away from my family? How dare you?" Mr Omar shouted in frustration.
Saleem was dumbfounded.
"Thanks for the visit. But Can You please leave?" Seema yelled, holding her chest in pain. This made isha depressed.
Saleem doesn't move.
" look at what this good for nothing daughter of yours did!" Said Omar angrily. "I've warned her several times but she turned blind eye on me. I am going to deal with you both. And you get the hell out of here" he shouted at saleem but to everyone's surprise, saleem remains unmoved.
"Can't You hear me?" Mr Omar repeated while moving closer to them.
"I will leave but i'm sorry if I or my parents ever offended you. We're really sorry. I don't mean any harm to your daughter." Said saleem as calmly as possible.
Before a blink of an eye, Mr Omar gave saleem a hot slap unexpectedly. Isha held her cheeks as if she's the one that he slaps. She felt it.
"No let him go." Seema said weakly.
Saleem was still standing holding his cheek while tears were busy rushing down.
Isha moved away from the door. "I'm sorry Saleem but don't come here again. I don't want to see you ever again. You can leave now." She said pointing at the door angrily.
She wondered how she got all the courage and spoke to him the way she did but what else could she do since he wants to destroy her family's happiness. Before they attempt anything, Seema passed out. They were all frightened so they moved towards her bed at the same time.
"Seema can you hear me?" Shouted Omar shaking her but she doesn't respond. Isha tried to move near her while calling her but Mr Omar pushed her away.
"Let me go and call the doctor." He said and went off.
"See what you have caused." Isha yelled at Saleem. "You are so stupid. If my mom died because of this I will never ever forgive you." She added and burst into tears.
"I'm sorry Isha I don't mean to..... "
"Get out!" She shouted loudly that made everyone scared. She suddenly became infuriated and her eyes changed to red.
"And let me tell you this, I hate you and I don't want to see you ever again around me or my family. Here is the door." She concluded pointing the door for him.
Saleem went out meekly,
While he was outside walking slowly as if he's sick, Mr Omar and doctor
Nafiu came to pass by him, Mr Omar stopped precipitously staring angrily at Saleem who was also looking at him helplessly.
"I promised to kill you when you come near my family again."  He mumbled and went away.