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Forth Three

Aishatu~

Noor, if you can't go to Mama's house you should stay back. My husband muttered.
No, Qalb I can. I muttered and draped the wrapper on my baby bump.
I hold his hand tightly for support.

Qalb, my Hijab is in my wardrobe. I muttered.
He nods his head and walks towards the closet.
He comes back with my Hijab.
I take it from him and put it on.
I trail behind my husband.
Every step I take feels like I'm climbing a mountain.

I reach downstairs and heave a sigh.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Ali assured us that Mama is responding to treatment. Hopefully, she will get recover soon.
My husband muttered.
Qalb, are you sure Your stepmom is behind it? I have a dubious feeling she is not the one. I muttered.

Noor, she is the only one who hates Mama.
She doesn't want Abbah to Marry her.
If she is not the one then who could it be?
Mama goes insane on her wedding day which means Hajiya Khadija is 99% the culprit.
She thinks she can get away with it but No, I won't spare her.

I'm just waiting for her to confess her sins without being pressured by me.
My husband muttered.
He grabs my hand and we stride to the parking lot.
We walk to the car and enter inside.
My husband drives to Mama's house.

AbdulHamid~

I reach Mama's house, the gateman opens the gate for me and I drive inside.
I park my car in the parking lot beside Abbah's car.
We stride out of the car.
My heart skipped a beat.

We walk inside.
I was surprised to see Abbah's first wife. The woman who is responsible for my mother's condition.
She dares to come here and pretend to care for My mom.
How dare she. I grit my teeth clenching my fist.

We walk to Abbah and greet him.
Abdul, Aisha, how are you? Abbah's first wife muttered.
I throw a deadly glare her way Instead of replying to her.
Abbah, where is Mama? I ask him.
She is in her bedroom receiving treatment.
Sheikh Mohammed is inside with her. Abbah muttered.

Abbah, you shouldn't have left her alone with him.
Abbah, I don't trust him. I muttered and started walking upstairs.
Abdul, Sheikh Mohammed has been treating your mother for six months and he didn't harm her.
He wants us to leave her alone. Abbah muttered.

I halt in my tracks still not convinced.
I turned to leave when the door cracked open.
Sheikh Mohammed gives me a tense look.
I rush to him.
Sheikh, what happened to her? I ask him.

Your mother is under a spell. Someone is behind her mental illness. Sheikh Mohammed muttered.
I knew it. I know that someone is behind it.
Sheikh, I know who did this to my mother.
She is in this house with us.
Sheikh, that woman with a black veil is the culprit. I hollered pointing at Hajiya Khadija.

She abruptly stood up.
Enough of your indictment, Abdul.
I have tolerated your insults but not anymore.
How dare you accuse me because I hate your mother.
Do you have any evidence that I'm behind it? Hajiya Khadija yelled.

The truth will be revealed soon.
Your game will soon be over. I yell back.
Abdul, don't forget she is my wife.
I will not tolerate you talking to her in that manner. She is not your mate and she deserves the damn respect from you as your stepmom. Abbah thundered.

Abdul, you have judged the wrong person.
The person who did it to me is that woman standing by the door. I heard Mama's voice from behind.
We all pivot our gaze to her and then to the door.