Atonement

27. Burn down!

UNEDITED

The night passed by, leaving traces of the pure happy moments. The couple woke for subhi,, and to complete how peaceful the night was, Anwar lead the prayer, prolonging his sujood, thanking Allah for blessing him with such a beautiful wife. They concluded their zikrs and he excused himself to get her a warm cup of milk.

"Thank you." She said collecting it. He watched her eyes that is on him while she gulped down the milk and smiled.

"Sultana..." He said moving closer to her, her figure slumping as she holds her head.

"What is happening to me, i feel dizzy." Shee managed to say but before she could comprehend it all, her eyes gave up.

"I am sorry babygirl, i just can't risk your life like this. I love you." He pulled her khimar off and picked her up. He dropped her off on the bed and checked the. It's almost 7am and from what the doctor said, she will be asleep for roughly 7 to 8 hours. That should be enough for them if his plan works accordingly. He took a quick shower and dressed up in his black and white office wear and stepped out.

He ordered the maids to take care of her and the guards to not let her out. Finally he drove off to his office where he met Qalb waiting.

"So here is the money, text them. When we get her out safely the military will attack and if Allah wills, we will take the whole house down." Anwar said giving him a bag full of money.

With alot of effort, Qalb thanked him and he texted them but unfortunately they replied that they won't meet him till 2:00pm. Frustrated Anwar hit the wheels several time before requesting Qalb to plead, he did and they agreed to meet him by 12pm.

They both stayed in Anwar's office till 10am conversing just when necessary.

"Okay you go first, i will follow with with the backup." Anwar said and wished him goodluck.

"I will notify you when i get her out." Qalb said and moved out.

The drive to the location was a pretty long one, almost two hours of praying for Qalb. A part of him is at peace knowing Anwar is just an hour back, and hopefully their plan works.

On the other hand, Sultana woke up earlier than expected with a slight headache, She gasped when she saw the wall clock reading 11:17am, She is late! She quckly rushed off the bed but was stopped by a note.

i am sorry baby girl, i just can't risk your life like this.

Annoyed at the flash of memory, she yelled and tore the paper off. He drugged her! She picked up her phone and dailed his number and luckily he picked up almost immediately.

"ANWAR!!"

"sULTANAAAA!" He teased chuckling a bit.

"It's not funny, you are putting both yourselves and her in danger."

"We will be safe,i promise.'

"I don't care, i am coming right away."

"You ca.." She disconnected before he could finish.

She put on her hijab, picked another hijab incase Maryam will need it then walked out.

"Ma, you can't go out."Two guards blocked her before she could reach the key hanger. She took a few steps back and stared at them.

"Hell i will."

"We are really sorry Ma but you can't, we are working strictly on order." They said standing firmly on their feets.

She didn't argue, instead she went to the kitchen a grabbed a knife. "So will you let me out now or?" They still didn't move so she placed the knife on her neck.