Guided By Faith : Sacred Bond

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AAYAT

Going back home after Fajar feels good and relaxing until you reach to your sleeping family.
I tried waking up Samar, but he won't move.
'May Allah swt guide him' I prayed as I left to my room.

I arranged my outfit for the day as I had a session the following afternoon even though it's weekend. But my works needs me then I must go.
Then I went through my client's file, and it was 7 am when I was done.

I wasn't hungry much, but I needed Chai, and nothing can come between my Chai and me.

I made some extra as I saw my parents woke up. I left the kitchen with 3 cups of Chai to the living room.

"Assalamualaikum. Here have some tea I made it myself.'' I said handing them the cups.

"Walaikumsalam '' was just what I got in return, as they were talking about something.

So, I just left to my room and was scrolling through my phone and thought to just sleep for some time.

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I woke up at 12pm as Ammi came to wake me up because I didn't have breakfast and it wasn't usual of me to sleep this late.

After having some food and getting ready I came to the living room to see my sister and mother talking.

''Assalamualaikum'' I said to both of them and sat beside Ammi.
''How's your work going?'' I asked Sufi.

''Waalaiiumsalam bhai. Going well'' she replied and went to her room.

''Where's Samar? And Abbu?'' I asked Ammi.

'Samar's just left for a friend's engagement and your Abbu is on call with a friend of his' she said, and I nodded and got up to leave.

''Ok Ammi. I'll leave now I have a client today. Will be back by evening but if you need anything call me'' I said before going out.

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It was around 5 pm I finished the session, and I was wrapping up the files and leave for masjid as it was Asar time when my phone rang.

It was Ammi. ''Assalamualaikum Ammi.'' I said after picking.

''Waalaiiumsalam Aayat. Are you done with work? When will you be coming?'' She started her rapid fire.

''Yes, I'm done! Will be leaving in 15 mints for masjid and later home. Why? do you need something Ammi?'' I asked knowing she was in some hurry when she needs something.

''Yes...Yes. Sufi has shared you about it and don't be late we are expecting guests. Ok? '' she hurried.

''Ok Ammi I'll bring them. Don't worry. Allah hafiz.'' I said and ended the call.

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''Assalamualaikum, here's the things you needed Ammi'' I said as I entered the house going towards the kitchen.

It was Puff pastry, potato chips, mithai, and some soft drinks.

Ammi hurried and opened them all to see if it's correct.

''Yes, yes Jazakallah. Now go freshen up I'll serve you food'' she said looking at the watch.

I nodded and went to room.

As I came back to the kitchen a plateful of food was ready to eat.

ALHAMDULILLAH for the food Ya Allah.

After having my food, I cleaned my plate. Which Ammi thinks is a great thing as no one does it.
But for me it's a simple thing. To clean the dish, you use.

'Right' My subconscious appreciated.

''So, who's these guests?'' I asked Sufi as she was prepping up something.

''Abbu's friend and their family'' she said without looking at me.

She's like this always quiet. Answers when asked nothing more nothing less. But she does like to cook and work. And that was the only time she raised her voice when dad didn't let her work even after completing her studies.

"Hmmm....is it Hamza uncle? Whose daughter got married recently? Or someone else? " I asked because I didn't know who was visiting.

"No no its Aleem bhai and their family, you guys don't know them. Your father and Aleem bhai were best friends in their times. But after we shifted here, they had lost touch" said Ammi coming into the kitchen.

" Yes. Last month during Hamza's daughter's wedding we met again. I thought of introducing you to him, but he left early. But today they were in the town for a relative's function so I invite them over" explained Abbu.

"Ok. I'll be in my room don't call me I have some calls to attend" I said going towards my room.

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It was after Maghrib I finished my call.
Now I could hear some talks and laughter from the living room.

I texted Samar to know where he was. He replies with a house emoji.

I asked him to bring me some water as I was thirsty. He said OK

After some time, he knocked the door and came inside leaving the door open.

"Assalamualaikum where have you been whole day?" I asked as he came beside me.

"Waalaiiumsalam bhai. I knew you would forget. I was Zaid's engagement lunch and the time I came to your room to tell you; you were sleeping. So, I left." He said looking at me.

I nodded as I actually had forgotten about it.

"Ask an excuse on my behalf. It slipped out of my mind, and I also had a client during that time. So, it was impossible for me" I explained.

"Yes, I did. But why aren't you coming out. Aleem uncle feels cool to me. Come let's have a chat" he said looking around the room to know what I was doing in here.

"Yes, I'll be coming out in minute or so. You go back" I said looking for change of clothes.

"K" he said and went out. But didn't close the door. I don't like it, why won't people close the door they opened themselves.

I was about to close the door when I say a reflection on the mirror from the living room and froze on my tracks.

'It's HER,' said my subconscious.

'Is it really her' asked again but I couldn't answer it.

I saw her here just like the last time....