MAFIA AND MUSLIMAH

CHAPTER 16:- Rain

For the past few months, Agnus and I have been setting up the nursery. I love setting things up to look pretty.

Anyway, Yusuf is in his crib while I lay on the side sofa. The sound of foot steps approaching catches my attention, so I quickly fake sleep. It's a habit from being on my phone at 3 am. when my mom came to check on me, scary.

I hear someone come in and stop in front of me, walk to the other side to open the closet, and then feel them put a blanket over me.

When I think the coast is clear, I squint my eyes open. It's Ebrahim's, and he's in the corner of the nursery, praying Salah. Wait, did I pray? Oh wait, after giving birth, you don't pray for a good month or two. Oh my god, that means I can get my nails done! Yay.

As I stare at the decor on the walls for a bit, Ihear Ebrahim clears his throat. I quickly shut my eyes, hoping he didn't notice.

"I saw you."

Ugh. I slowly open my eyes.

"How're you feeling?"

"Surprisingly perfect. Alhamdulillah."

Honestly, I thought people would feel kind of sick the weeks after giving birth, but for me, I feel better than ever.

"Rida, do you want to talk about yesterday?"

I roll to the side. "What more is there to say?"

"Jenny was broke. She had now been here to go.When I dated her, I made her quit her job at the club and promised to provide for her if she stayed with me..."

Does that even make anything better? I let him continue.

"Wallah, I didn't love her. I let my ego take hold of me. I was a bad person, Rida. But it would be unmerciful to throw her on the streets after I was the one in the wrong. So I gave her a place to stay."

I think for a bit. Okay, that's what Jenny told me. "What about you visiting her?"

"I admit I did go to the pent house a couple of times. But it was for paperwork or electrical related things. I promise. I even made her group stairs so I could check everything with my workers."

I don't know if I should trust him.

"Please believe me. Wallah Im telling the truth.."

He did say wallah. Just then, Agnus walks in.

"Rida dear- oh, did I interrupt?"

"No, not at all."

"Here's a glass of water, I also ordered the baby things you told me to."

"Thank you. Also, can you book an appointment at the nail salon, please?" I expect her to say yes, but she looks at Ebrahim."Why're you looking at him for? Does he want his nails done too?"

"No, it's just that I can't book anything without his per."

Ebrahim cuts her off, "Yes, it's okay with me. I'll take her myself." How lovely.

"Please, Rida, I don't want to." Ebrahim pleads.

"You have to,"

"No."

I made an angry face and looked away. I hear Ebrahim groan, "Fine." I smile.

The poor spa lady had to wait for me to convince him. "Yes, he wants a mani padi done while I get my nails done." I smile ather.

"Right this way."

I get seated at the nail table while Ebrahim sits on the pedicure chair while he continuously gives me unamused looks. He's such a drama queen.