"Why is all these things happening to me? What have I done wrong? Am I being punished for a sin I didn't know about?"
"Do not think like this, Ruqayya. We are just going through a hard time. Everything will pass. Please don't think like this." Hassana hugged her daughter who wouldn't stop crying since she found out she is pregnant.
"I won't spare them. I will make sure they go behind bars, but we need to abort this pregnancy. She can't give birth to this baby."
"We can't do that, Hamida. Why should we kill the innocent child? It's not right." Hassana disagreed with her daughter. Abortion is a word she dislikes. Even though the baby didn't come in the right way there is no way she will agree to abortion.
"But this is a shameful pregnancy. Why don't you want her to abort the pregnancy?" Hamida sees no reason her mum wants Ruqayya to give birth to the baby. It makes no sense to her.
"Do not let us argue about this, Hamida. We need to focus on how to send those boys to jail not the pregnancy." Hassana explained, patting Ruqayya's back.
"I don't want to fight any case. They are family. I don't want this matter to cause any misunderstanding between you and your family. You know how they can be."
"I don't care about what they think. I care about you. I care about the innocent girl that was raped and murdered. Don't you think she deserves justice? Her mother is suffering in silence. Farida was her only child and she was murdered. If you were Farida's mother, what would you do to those who killed her?"
"I know how it feels, but don't you think Farida's mother will be devastated if we don't win the case? Your brother-in-law is not just an ordinary man. He will do all he can to make sure his children are not found guilty of the crime. All the evidence we have is in their house. How will we win? Let's leave everything to Allah please."
Hassana stared at her briefly and nodded. She still don't understand how Ruqayya is this calm . She would have injured those boys if she was in her shoes.
"What are you saying, Ruqayya? Do you know the gravity of what they have done? They committed..."
"Hamida!" Hassana cut in before she could finish talking. "Can we respect her decision?"
"Please ya Hami. I honestly want peace. I don't want to fight. Please ya Hami" Ruqayya beseeched, staring at her sister with teary eyes. She doesn't want to cause any problem for her mother. She can see how the whole situation is affecting her parent's relationship and she wouldn't like to be the cause of her parents fighting. It's better she leaves everything to Allah. He is Al-Hakam (The Judge). He is the only true Judge. No one can overturn His Judgment.
"Okay" Hamida nodded obviously not happy. She can't be happy knowing those who raped her sister are roaming around freely.
"Thank you" Ruqayya smiled weakly at her and sighed. The next thing is the pregnancy. She doesn't know what to do with it. Abort the pregnancy or leave it? What if something happens to her if she aborts the pregnancy? But how can she give birth to the baby? She doesn't even know which of her cousin is the father. Why does life have to be so hard?
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"Be careful, Ruqayya! That thing is very heavy. I will carry it myself."
Ruqayya rolled her eyes and carried the tray filled with different snacks. She went to the dining room, ignoring her sister who was shouting at her to drop the tray. She places the tray on the table and went back to the kitchen.
"You never listen to me in this house. I am going to report you to Mama when she comes here. You shouldn't be working in this condition." Hamida shake her head, glaring at her sister.
Ruqayya ignored her and left the kitchen. She went to her room to take her bath knowing her mother will be here soon. It been a long time she saw her mother. It been more than six months. They only talk on phone and video calls. So it's okay if she is excited to see her mum. She has been living with her elder sister, Hamida since they found out about the pregnancy. Hamida suggested she move to her house pending the time she will give birth. She will be able to rest and get herself together.
She entered the bathroom and came out few minutes later. She didn't waste time in taking her bath today unlike other days. She brought out one of the maternity gown she likes wearing. Due to her protruding tommy, she can't wear her normal clothes. She wore her underwear and slip into her dress. She sat on the bed, exhaustedly. She finds it very hard to move around or do any work because of her condition. Her stature is not helping at all. She is skinny and she looks very funny with the pregnancy. She carried her veil and walked to the living room, sluggishly.
She met her sister and brother-in-law playing in the living room. She often wonder if she will ever get a husband that will love her genuinely just the way Sudais loves Hamida. She cleared her throat, gaining the attention of the couples.
"Uhm...Ruqayya" Her sister called, scratching the back of her neck. Ruqayya smiled at the both of them and sat on the couch.
"You both are husband and wife. Why are you shy?" Ruqayya chuckled, shaking her head.
Hamida glared at her sister, wondering when Ruqayya started talking like that. Her sister has changed a lot. She is no longer the girl that stays in her room all day.
"Why are you both surprised? I don't like seeing couples playing. They oppress me."
"Since when did you start talking like this?" Hamida asked, hands akimbo.
"I am..." Hamida's phone rang, interrupting her.
Hamida answered the phone seeing her mother's name on the screen.
"Assallamu'alaikum Umma." She greeted, waiting for her response.
"Hello! Umma! Umma! Can you hear me?" She asked.
"You should come here. Adnan had an accident"
"Inna lillahi waina ilayhi rajiun! How did it happen?" Hamida asked her mother.
"Just come here" she replied and ended the call
"What happened?" Ruqayya and Sudais got up from the couch.
"Adnan was involved in an accident."
"Inna lillahi waina ilayhi rajiun!" Sudais eyes widen in shock. They were all shock by the news of Adnan's accident because he came to their house yesterday to collect some documents from Sudais.
Ruqayya quickly held the couch arm so she won't fall. Is their mum joking or what? Why is so much bad things happening to their family? She was on phone with Afnan and Adnan yesterday night and he was involved in an accident this morning. She even saw him yesterday. Okay, maybe she is overreacting.
She thought of Afnan and how she will react to the news. Afnan loves her brother a lot.
"I think we should go there." Sudais carried his car keys and went outside with his wife who was acting strange. Ruqayya narrowed her eyes at her sister and followed them out.
Hello!!
I am soo sorry😭😭 please forgive me for not updating! It been weeks or should I say months? Life has not been easy😭 please pray for me🥺🙏
How is everyone? How are your families? I hope everyone is fine?
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BROKEN (completed)
Mystery / Thriller"Leave me alone! Please don't do this to me. I will do whatever you want, but please don't rape me. Please don't do this to me. Help me!" Ruqayya cried out,struggling to free herself from the monster's clutch. Meet Ruqayya Aliyu Omar,a 17years old...
