Breaking free

Episode 12

It has been a week of constant fights, Ahmad coming back late, sleeping in my room and lots of arguments.

I'm tired.

Exhausted.

I just need a break and the kids aren't helping, they are sick so they need extra care and attention and they cry alot.

I've been overwhelmed so I called Kamilla so we could meet up in city view for lunch.

Salma took the kids home for a sleepover because they where getting better and she's the only one that knows of the situation at home.

Partly.

I wore a plain black abaya with a shoulder bag and drove out of the house.

I called Ahmad earlier and told him I was going out, he just said OK and dropped the call.

I got to city view and ordered drinks for I and Kamilla, she was running a bit late so she told me to order for her.

She later came in and apologised for being late. We chatted about how I want Afrah to come and keep the twins company.

" You looked sad, What's wrong?" She said softly.

" Wallahi kawai problems" I sighed.

" A penny for your thoughts" She handed me an invisible coin and I chuckled.

" We have been having problems ne, constant fights and arguments, I'm not even sleeping in our room fa" I said.

" Oh baby, Fights is normal in a marriage, it's how you handle it that matters" she held my hands.

" I know but I'm scared this might go too far, it's getting there" I had tears in my eyes.

" Insha Allah it won't, try talking to him, resolve it together, otherwise it might get worse" I tear escaped my eyes.

" I will, thanks kami" I hugged her.

" It's ok, I don't want you to ruin this outing with your mood so forget about it, for now" she nodded and I nodded back.

We ordered a platter and pizza and ate till our hearts content. She forcefully paid the bill after I told her that I will.

We went out and went to a boba shop in maitama. Charmè.

We got boba and sat in the car to drink it.

" Hams have you thought about the job?" She said.

" Yh I did, I'm going to do it" I said and she grinned.

" I'm so happy for you, so Ahmad finally agreed?" She said.

" Yh he did" I lied. I shouldn't have lied but I have to make a living of my own somehow, I couldn't keep depending on Ahmad for every single thing.

" Yay, I'll talk to my boss and they will contact you as soon as possible" she typed on her phone.

We finished and I had to go back home so I dropped Kamilla at her parents house in Zone-4.

I went back and cooked dinner, I made spaggeti and meatballs and put some juice in the freezer.

I took a bath and changed into a house outfit.

I plugged my phone in the room and came out. I was watching TLC when Ahmad came in.

" Sannu da dawowa" I said and he nodded.

He dropped his brief case on the chair and went to his room. He spent a few minutes inside and went to the twins room.

I wanted to say something but kept quiet.