Worthy of Love

Chapter Six

Khadijah POV

After praying Salah and making Dua, I looked at my phone and saw a message from Ehsan.

-Meet me at the gym @ 7- Ehsan

I looked at the time and I had 30 minutes. I hurried up showered, brushed and changed. I was going down the stairs when I realized my car was at the gym. I decided to take the bus so I could drive my car back. Putting on my converse I heard sound coming from the kitchen. I walked to the kitchen and saw Ari making coffee.

"Assalamu Alaikum" I greeted.

"Oh Alaikum Salaam. What are you doing up?" He asked me.

"I have to meet Ehsan." I said. As soon as I said that, a flash of anger swept across his face."Are you okay Ari?" I asked concerned.

"Yeah I'm alright. Is he getting you or..?" He asked clearing his throat.

"No I'm taking the bus so that I can drive my car back" I said.

"I'll take you let me just get my keys." He said.

"No it's o-" I started to say but he already walked away. Well never mind then. We parked next to Ehsan.

"I'll speak to him then get my car and follow you back." I said and he nodded agreeing. I went to sit on the bench where Ehsan was sitting.

"Assalamu Alaikum Ehsan" I greeted.

"Alaikum Salaam Khadijah" He said greeting back.

"What do you need to talk to me about?" I asked.

"We'll start with something simple like the fact that you're staying at a guy's house!" He yelled causing me to flinch.

"Don't act like you care or like a brother. "I said through gritted teeth.

"I don't care. I am glad we don't consider you a part of our family. I see how well that family of yours is raising you." He said standing up.

"How dare you?! I am forever thankful to Allah for my parents and how he gave them to me when you guys abandoned me. Tell me this what did I do when I was 2 years old? Nothing but I forgive all of you for the sake of Allah. Salaam Ehsan" I say getting up to leave but he grabs my arm.

"Do not disrespect us. Especially when you know nothing." He said squeezing hard with every word.

"Let go you're hurting me!" I screamed but he just squeezed harder until I punched him in the stomach. Just as he was about to slap me I punched him twice more in the stomach. Seeing what I was doing I stopped and ran to Ari's car.

"I'm going to my place. Just text me your address." I said trying hard to fight the anger.

"Are you sure? I can wait if you want" Ari says.

"Yes I'm sure" I say and after that I leave. I go to my place after an hour my mom knocks on the door.

"Salaam child" She says hugging me.

"Salaam mom" I say hugging back.

"I am sorry to come like this but I have to go to the hospital. Your dad is still in the hospital and I need the kids to stay with you until I return." She says.

"Of course mom I'll take them." I say smiling.

"Alhamdulillah my sweetheart be sure to see your father In Sha Allah." She says hugging me.

"I will mom I'll get the car seat now" I said running to the car to put the seats in my car.

"Be good to your sister! I love you and thank you my child" She says hugging me again and handing me the baby.