Then Came You (Complete)

One (PREFACE!)

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She was laying on her mom's laps while she caressed her hair. Her eyes were blood shot because of how she has been crying for the past few days. Yes, Bilal passed away two days ago and today was the final day for the prayer. He died of leukaemia. His chances of surviving was below hope point and that was it.

No matter how hard she tried to control her tears she ends up failing.

"He said he wouldn't leave me mom, he promised we would fight this together but he broke his promise,we had so many plans on our bucket list" she Said with tears running down her cheek.

"My daughter, crying won't bring him back. Just pray for him,he's in a better place."

Silence took over and only her sniffs could be heard.

Few minutes later there was a faint knock on the door and whoever it was didn't wait for them to reply instead they pushed the door wide open and entered.

Usman, her immediate elder brother entered with a Salam to which her mother answered.

"Mom, the malam said it's time for the prayers " he said not wanting to look at his sister.

She nodded as a response and he made his way out.

"Go and wash your face and come down okay?"

That sounded more like a command  because of the tone she used.

After her mother was out she sauntered to the toilet which looked like a bedroom that could fit two king size bed and made her way to the basin.

Cold water started before the warm could follow. She washed her face and looked up at the mirror.

She tried so hard to push back those things called tears but unfortunately she decieved herself into thinking they wouldn't fall. It was a silent cry but with so much emotions. After about five minutes she finally managed to stop then carried a hand towel and wiped her face.

Going back into the bedroom her white hijab was laying on the floor. She tied her mid back length hair into a rough bun and put on the hijab.

She hesitated and took a deep breath before opening the door to her late husband's living room.

People had pity looks on their faces as she went to her mother's place. She rested her head on her mother's shoulder as the prayer was said.

I can do this
I am strong

I can do this
I am strong

I can do this
I am strong

And that was when she realised she lied to herself. Her  brothers,Ibrahim Khalil, Usman and Arafat where there by her side to console and make her feel better. But that was of no use. She felt as if her world has crumbled down to the flat surface of the earth.

That was it. He's gone for good. No returning. That's it.