Fatal Attraction.

17

Ruqayyah's POV.

I find Fai'za sitting outside in the gazebo, reading a book as usual. She and Rashad are more alike than they'd like to admit.

"You're up?" She asks when I sit next to her, picking up a magazine.
I nod "Yes but I am feeling a tad bit tired"

She nods "The doctor said it's normal".
"Yes, I know but today feels kinda different"
She smiles excitedly, it's not something she does often "Could today be the day?"

I look at the sky "I hope not, it's late and it looks like it's going to rain"
She looks at me confused "How is that a bad thing? What does that have to do with anything?"

"What if the contractions start later at night when it's raining?"
She chuckles "I doubt it"

"Ahh!!" I shout as I held onto Rashad's shirt like my life depended on it.
The pain felt excruciating, like the baby was going to drop at any moment.

"It's going to be fine" he says as he places me in the back seat. Thankfully he got our neighbor to drive while he kept me company.

"Fai'za! This is your fault!" I scream as she joins sitting infront with Lawal.
"Sorry, sorry" she pleads confused.

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Yusuf's POV.

My phone kept vibrating and I finally pick it up, a groan escaping my phone.
"Yes? What is it?"

"It's Fai'za, did you delete my number already?"
I immediately sit up "No, I didn't check the caller ID. Why are you calling me by 2am?"

She chuckles.
Perhaps could she be high?

"Well, we've been here for the past 6hrs, Ruqayyah just delivered"
I smile excitedly "Really? A boy? Girl? Which is it?"

"Come find out yourself. I'll send you my location" she ends the call.
I immediately jump out of bed, brush my teeth and change into my sweats.

Entering the room I find Rashad on the couch with his shirt off as the baby slept peacefully on his chest.

"Isn't this a sight to see" I say waking in.
"Keep your voice down, they're sleeping" he says pointing to Ruqayyah who looked drained, tired and pale.

I walk over peeking at the baby.
"Did she get to hold him?" I ask curiously.
He nods "But she was exhausted, she was in labour for 6hrs, she kept crying so after she got cleaned up she was given something to make her sleep"

"You haven't called her family?"
"We have but you know it's far but can you please go with Fai'za to get her stuff? She can't drive this late at night"

I nod "Sure, we'll be back soon"
"Thank you"

I jog out.
Fai'za was already leaning on the car.
"I didn't see you when I came in"
She nods "I was on a call in the reception but I saw you come in. Have you seen him?"

I nod "Partially but why was he lying on Rashad's bare chest?" I ask curiously.
"The doctor suggested it, it was either Ruqayyah or him and she seemed so exhausted so she was told to sleep instead. I think it forms some kind of connection, I'm not too sure. Shall we?"

"Okay".

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Zoya's POV.

Today is my brother's son's naming ceremony. Their baby arrived a year ago so I have no choice but to go today even though I'm feeling terrible.

I got dressed and decided to stop by the hospital before I make my way there. I haven't been feeling too well.

I sat in the office waiting for the doctor to return with the results.
My phone starts ringing and I pick it up.

"Hey darling" I answer.
He laughs "You've been in a good mood a little too much lately. What's all this about? When are you getting back?" Nasir asks curiously.

I raise my eyebrows "Why are you asking? You want to have fun with me? I thought I was boring"
"I guess the bartender has been giving you good lessons, I'm glad"

I frown thinking about how I ghosted Malik. After that night with Nasir things have been a lot better but at the same time it almost feels like Nasir is waiting for something, I'm not sure what it is but I'm willing to work on my relationship with him, I love him that much.

"Don't complain if it's benefitting you"
"I won't, can you get us take outs on your way home?"

"Sure" I end the call when the doctor comes back in.
She sits on her chair smiling widely "Mrs.Muhammed I'm happy to inform you that you're pregnant"

"What? Are you serious?" I ask excitedly. I was in disbelief. Could this really be true? Am I finally going to be a mother too? Is my life finally going perfectly well?

"Yes, you're 4weeks pregnant"
I squeal excitedly.
I have to go see Ruqayyah!!!

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I tried my best to maintain my cool until we were alone, she, Fai'za and I.

I rocked my nephew in my arms as he slept peacefully.
"I can tell he's going to be tall"

She stares at me like I'm crazy "Are you a baby whisperer?"
I shrug "Maybe I am"

The door opens and Zainab comes in "Ma is asking for him"
I hand the child to her.
"Your mother can't get tired of holding him" Zainab adds and I smile before she walks out closing the door.

Ruqayyah still looked drained and weak.
Makes sense when the baby is that size. They had to shove towels inside her to stop the bleeding.

"So—I have good news" I say excitedly getting both my sister and friend's attention.
"What is it?" Ruqayyah asks as she rests her head on a pillow.

"I'm 4weeks pregnant"
Fai'za hugs me, awkwardly "Congratulations"

"You see you didn't even need my help" Ruqayyah states.
I raise my eyebrows "What do you mean? The pills helped"

She shakes her head "No, you got the pills a week after that, remember? That was three weeks ago and you're four weeks pregnant"

I freeze.
It's true.
I have Nasir the pills 3weeks back.

"Maybe it was an error" I say confidently.
"Nope, if the doctor says four weeks then she means four weeks"

I could feel my body shaking.
I was still messing with Malik the week before.

No, No, No, No, No! NO!!
This cannot be happening!!

That means the baby is—Malik's!

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