Broken Hearts, Hidden Secrets

Chapter Five

Zianna's First Day Of Work.

Upon receiving the amazing news, Zianna knew she had to tell the one responsible for making it happen: her brother, Tayyal.

He was the only one who supported her in everything that Zianna wanted to do in her life.

She decided to give him a call instead of waiting for him to come home, especially considering Tayyal had started his training in their father's company and would be occupied with work.

But her call didn't go through to him.

He could be busy with the work that Dad gives him. I will send him a message, that way it would be easier for Tayyal to reply.

After sending the message, Zianna grabbed her clothes once again and walked into the bathroom to take a shower.

Meanwhile, Khalid was happy that Zianna had accepted the job even though she didnt apply.

This is one step closer to knowing about her. If Zianna is her daughter, Laila and I are just confused and worried about her. Ya Allah, I hope that wherever she might be, she is okay and happy.

"Hey Uncle, whats wrong? I have been calling you for almost ten minutes now. Where did you go?" Azhar asks him.

"I was just thinking about my daughter and her situation..."

"Uncle, Hanan will be fine In shaa Allah. I know that because Azaan won't let our cousin be sad. Plus our princess Armaan, has become the light of everyone's life. Remember who my Mamma is?"

"Hayat. I know that Azhar but sometimes it's hard to see your child struggling even though you could help them but they don't want to ask for help. I know that Hanan has gotten a job at Fahd's company and that calmed me down. Because I know that he won't let anything happen to her or Armaan," Khalid says with a smile. "Are you ready for your first day?" He added.

"Yes, I am and I am also nervous about everything..."

"You dont need to. I will be there guiding you and mentoring you and if you ever need any advice, I will be happy to give you."

"Thank you for that, now we need to go to the dining room before Mamma sends someone to come and look for us," Azhar says laughing knowing that Hayat dislikes when dinner is served and no one is at the dining table.

I wish that you didn't have to hide your feelings from your family, Azhar. But In shaa Allah my plan will work. It will have to work because I have no backup plan.

Zianna's first day of work is finally here. Her brother took the liberty to drive her to work because he didn't want her to be late as she had to take a taxi that would be expensive for her.

"Tayyal, thank you so much for everything that you have done for me..."

"Zian, you don't always have to say thank you to me all the time. You are my sister and I will always help you in whatever you need now and in future in shaa Allah. Always remember that," Tayyal assures her.

Despite knowing her stepmother's disapproval, Zianna knew in her heart that Tayyal still considered her his sister.

She doesn't deserve this. But what can I do when Mamma has her mind set on ruining her life and her image with Dad? Ya Allah, I dont know what to do especially after I am done with what is needed. I can't let her live with me...

"Tay, where are you? I have been calling for the last ten minutes..."

"I am sorry it's just I was thinking about..."

I can tell you're thinking about Zoya, am I right? How is she doing?" Zianna cheekily asks him about his fiancee.

Zoya and Tayyal have been engaged for over three years. They aren't in a hurry to wed just yet, as Tayyal has given Zoya time to finish her studies and even work if she wishes to.

"Zian, I am not thinking about her. But she is doing good alhamdulilah. I was thinking of buying you a car..."

"Tay, you know the situation at home and that can never happen. Especially when...Never mind. Thank you for dropping me and don't worry about picking me up. I will get home by the bus," Zianna says before Tayyal replies, she walks out of the car and walks into the building without turning to wave at him.

Tayyal knew that she wanted to say more about his mother but couldn't as Zianna believed that she could change.

She is innocent yet Mamma is bent on punishing her Dad's mistakes. Even though, Zian had no idea what had been happening before she came to live with us. It is my duty as her older brother to protect her from everyone including my mother and sisters who hate her for no reason.