In The Midst Of Serendipity

|Chapter 43|Series of Forgiveness

EID MUBARAK TO ALL THE MUSLIMS.. I really hope this Eid will bring you nothing but joys, happiness. May Allah accept our sacrifices...Enjoy the Eid update
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Shah Zain's POV (Edited)

The sun light illuminated the whole room. The window was open and the sun rays were covering the atmosphere. I squinted my eyes before opening them fully.

I took a deep breath watching the ceiling. It was the next morning but the yesterday's event played out in my mind like a broken tape recorder.

I looked down to see Shiza sleeping soundlessly. She was cuddled up to my side with her face buried inside the pillow. A smile appeared on my lips before I pushed her hairs away from her face.

Her face was devoid of anything yet still she is the most beautiful woman. There's this natural beauty in her. Her heart so pure and kind. I really felt guilty when I realized my past behavior with her. I know that she had forgiven but it will take me sometime to let go of that sickeningly feeling that crept out everytime I remembered my harsh treatment with her.

I leaned down before kissing her forehead lightly. I didn't want to wake her up so I carefully slid off the bed before making my way to the bathroom. I decided to take a long shower before I changed into some black slacks and white button down shirt with sleeves fold up to my elbows.

I came out and Shiza was still out cold. I let her sleep because her mental state might not be in order. My jaw immediately clenched when I remembered that how that piece of garbage, Barzan hurt her.

Her wrists were covered in red finger prints. When I was tending her wounds, she was trying her hard not to wince but I knew how much it must be hurting her.

I wanted to punch that Barzan again and again for hurting her. I even comforted Shiza about the incident at the party. She told me she was scared of my outcome. I didn't probe it further because it already happened and Barzan had been punished.

I didn't want to prolong it any long that it already was. I wanted to start afresh with Shiza. I wanted to show her the world, travel with her and experience more adventures that life had to offer in the near future.

I slowly close the door before making my way downstairs..

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I reached the dining area to found everyone present. After the incident at the office, I took Shiza back here. I didn't want to leave her alone at the apartment as I needed to go to the police station. Dado and Kinza assured me that they would take care of her.

When I came home later that night, Shiza was already asleep. She must be worn out by all that. I will try my best that no harm will ever touch her again.

I sat down on my seat before greeting everyone lightly. Baba nodded his head in aknowlegment. Dado turned to me before asking

"How's Shiza, beta?"

I sighed before telling her that she was asleep. Another voice reached my ears which temporarily shocked me

"Is she ok?"

It was mama's voice. I was shocked for a moment before I answered

"Yeah, she's fine."

Mama meekly nodded her head before continuing eating her breakfast. I turned to look at dado and found her smiling at me. I also started my meal after that.

After the breakfast, I was standing outside in the garden. I wanted to breath in the fresh air. It calms my mind everytime. I heard footsteps approaching before a slender figure was standing just beside me.