Chasing Heart

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Hania

"Papa, is Mama home?" I spoke on the phone.

"Yes, she should be. Why, are you planning on visiting?" My father asked.

I stared at the front door of my parents' house, frowning a little. "Something like that."

"Okay, let me know the plan. I'd promised Hina that I'd get her ice cream the next time I see her, so if you're here, I'll pick some up on the way."

"No, Papa. The kids are not going to come. Hamza and Daniyal Uncle are taking care of them today." I smiled.

"Okay, next time In Sha Allah. Hani, I have to go, but take care, beta."

"Okay, Papa. Allah Hafiz."

"Allah Hafiz."

I ended the call and pressed the doorbell again. I had been here for almost fifteen minutes now, repeatedly pressing the bell, but no answer. I had tried using my key, but the key was inserted into the lock from inside, so I couldn't open it.

"Mama?" I called out. Sighing, I glanced towards the living room window, but the curtains were drawn. I dialled her number again, but no reply. Frowning, I pulled my phone away from my ear, while the bell rang on the other end. I pressed my ear against the front door, and I could faintly hear the sound of her phone ringing inside. "Mama!" My heart began to pound harder in fear. I then dialled Hamza's number. 

"Han, missing me already?" His cheerful voice came through.

"Hamza, I think something's wrong. I have been here ringing the doorbell for the past fifteen minutes, but Mama is not opening up. The key is inside the lock from the inside, so I can't even use my key to go inside."

"Don't you have a key for the backdoor?"

"It's the same case with the backdoor. The key is inside the lock." My voice was starting to tremble a little with panic. "Hamza, I don't know what to do. I'm freaking out."

"Okay, relax, I'm coming." He paused. "But I think you should call the emergency services."

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Hamza pulled into the driveway on his motorcycle less than ten minutes after the phone call. I was leaning against the doorway, praying that she was okay.

If anything happened to her, I won't be able to survive.

"Hania." He came over and wrapped his arm around my shoulders as we watched the police officers pick the lock to get the front door to open. There was an ambulance on standby, in case of a medical emergency.

"Hamza..." I pressed my face against his chest. "I'm scared."

"In Sha Allah, she'll be fine." He wrapped his arms around me, kissing the top of my head. "Have faith, Hania."

Finally, the door opened, but a policeman held out an arm before I could run through. "We need to make sure everything is okay." He told me and Hamza, before the officers headed inside. 

It was procedure, and I understood that, but I was feeling beyond impatient. This was about my Mama! I looked up at Hamza, tears filling my eyes.

"They have to follow these steps, Hania." He whispered.

"Miss?" A policewoman came out and called me. I followed her inside. I hadn't noticed but she had also gestured for the paramedics to come inside, until they barged past me. I slowly stepped inside and then my heart almost stopped.