A Bad Start - A Story By Farida

Chapter 7 - The Confession

Fahad's Dome/El-Muneer Mansion - 20th October, 2018.

The exterior of the two-storey geodesic dome is half marble and half glass while the interior is totally glass. The bullet resistant glass entrance door of the dome can only be opened either using its remote control or Fahad or Shazia's fingerprints. On the ground floor is a living room, a dining area, a kitchen and pantry, an entertainment room, a guest room and also a home office. To get to the first floor, you have to use the winder stairs with glass banisters. On the second floor are his large master bedroom with an in-ground hot tub, two en suite bedrooms, a parlor, a study and a mini gym.

Outside Fahad's dome, there are a tennis court, a large swimming pool, a golf course and the small arch bridge which is the walkway between the mansion and the dome.

Fahad was in his living room in a very light white shirt and navy blue loose shorts. 'And he just had to wear a face cap'. Fahad sighed frustratingly. He had watched the CCTV footage from the Bistro five times but he still couldn't make out Naeem's face.

'We will find him, Sir. I promise'. Faruk assured him. Fahad only nodded.

'Perhaps Sir we are only unable to find him because we are in a rush. If we slow down a bit, we might actually find him when and where we least expect'. Ahmad advised.

Fahad was silent for a while. 'I think you are right!' He finally said. 'Take your time, but make sure you find him'.

'Yes Sir'. They chorused. 'With your leave Sir, we will go back to the Quarters'.

'It's okay. I am also stepping out now, to go check up on them'. He said, referring to his family.

Shazia was neither with her parents nor in her section so Fahad called to ask her where she was. She told him she was at the indoor swimming pool so he took the elevator to the 4th floor.

The El-Muneer indoor pool room features sliding glass walls, a digital mural waterfall wallpaper, the indoor pool and a marble flooring. There is also a room for towels and a changing room. The pool itself is very wide and stunning.

'Assalamu alaikum'. He greeted, stepping into the pool room.

'Wa alaikumussalam. Welcome Yaya'. She responded with a smile. 'Come seat  with me'. She offered. She was on an elegant swing which was placed above the indoor swimming pool. Fahad took the steps and soon he was on the swing with her.

'How are you darling?'. He asked.

'I am okay, alhamdu lilLah'. She chuckled. 'How are you?'.

'I am doing well too, alhamdu lilLah. Hope you are ready for our trip, remember it's in two days time God willing'.

'Yes Yaya. I'll be buying all I need at City Stars Mall when we get there God willing'.

'Good. Just try to have your list ready if you want me to escort you there. You know how your shopping is, I would not want to spend days just buying shoes and bags'.

'But Yaya I don't take that long'. They both laughed knowing she can take a whole day just buying a category of something she likes. 'Okay, okay!'. She admitted, chuckling.

'I'll really miss you'. He said, pulling her cheeks. He was trying hard not to get emotional.

'I'll miss you too, Yaya. If I had a choice, I'll not leave'. She leaned on his shoulder.

'I know! And I am sorry that we made the decision for you. But you can not heal in the same environment that hurt you'.

'It's okay, Yaya. I'll be fine God willing'. She gave him a genuine smile.