Broken Hearts, Hidden Secrets

Chapter Seventeen

 Knowing All About Azhar Muhsin, Zianna's boss.

After the office incident, when Zianna got back to the house, she was met by one angry woman namely; Nadia who was waiting for her in the living room.

"So thats what you do at the office? Flirting with your boss..."

"I..wasn't flirting with him, ma'am..."

Zianna didn't even finish what she was saying when Nadia got up from her seat and slapped her.

"Never talk back to me again! Do you understand?" Nadia asks, forcefully grabbing Zianna's chin while her long nails pierce her skin." The next time I hear from Rania that you and your boss are in a relationship, I will personally have you fired and you will never work anywhere ever again. Do you understand?" she added releasing her grip.

"Yes, Ma'am."

Zianna nodded.

"You can go now and make dinner before Nour comes back from college. She will be hungry and I dont want my daughter to starve because of your incompetence," Nadia says.

Zianna walked out of the living room and headed to her room. First, she needed to quickly freshen up after that she needed to take her medication.

After doing all that, Zianna walked into the kitchen and started cooking dinner even though sometimes Nour comes home later than she is required to and Nadia makes her reheat the food again.

Zianna remembered what her mamma always told her about having patience.

Patience is a virtue that isn't meant for everyone. Only a few people will know what it truly means to have it. Patience is like walking on hot coal with a smile on your face. But at the end of all, being patient has great rewards, and the pain you feel will be worth it.

Tears welled up in Zianna's eyes, making it hard for her to see, as salty droplets flowed down her cheeks. She struggled to control her overwhelming emotions, her chest rising and falling with deep, sorrowful sobs. She thought of how she had lived before with her mother. It was peaceful and happy.

Zianna didn't even hear her brother come into the kitchen, all she felt was someone hugging and relaxing knowing that it was him. This made her cry even more. At least she has someone who cares for her but for how long will he care? Maybe until he gets married and moves out with his wife?

"Shh, Zian. Its okay. I am right here. You can cry as much as you want dear sister. Don't keep everything inside, talk to me and if you cant, you can always talk to Zoya. You have me and her in your life, " Tayyal says soothing his sister.

Zianna's tears spoke volumes, revealing a level of emotion that words simply couldn't convey. Her sobs echoed through the air, a powerful reminder of her inner pain and heartache. Despite the ongoing tears, Zianna discovered solace in hugging her brother and in letting her emotions out, choosing to be vulnerable and open amid profound grief.

Tayyal knew that his sister would need him now more than ever because of her medical condition.

According to the doctor, she will need a heart transplant in a few months otherwise Zianna would be too weak for her to go through it.

"But let me remind you that she can't take you away from me, okay?" he added trying to make her laugh.

As soon as Tayyal saw the bruise forming on his sister's chin, he immediately knew that his mother was the one who hurt her even though Zianna didnt want to say anything about it. Tayyal knew that his mother would mistreat her whenever he wasn't home.

He has seen some bruises that his mother would leave on her skin, and even though Zianna tries to hide them from him, he still sees them.

Tayyal wanted to confront his mother but knew that if he did that, Zianna would suffer from the consequences of his actions.