Red petal || KTH

*PART 30*

Days and months passed as Mahir and Murtasim dedicated themselves to learning about Islam. They studied diligently, eventually mastering how to perform Salah without the guidance of any book.

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"Do you really want to go now, Murtasim?" Mahir asked, tucking his hands into his pockets.

Murtasim gave a soft smile, taking his luggage from the bodyguard. "Yeah, I want to go with Sahebji to Korea. There's some work I need to do there."

Mahir's lips curled into a slight smile, and he glanced at Murtasim, staying quiet for a moment. Murtasim opened his arms wide. "Come on, don't worry! I'll be back soon."

Mahir scoffed. "Who cares? I'm not worried."

Murtasim moved closer and pulled him into a tight hug.

"Hey, get off me! You're suffocating me!" Mahir protested, trying to push him away.

Murtasim chuckled and released him. Just then, they heard Mr. Saheb's voice.

"Murtasim, my child, come on. We need to leave."

Mahir and Murtasim walked over to Mr. Saheb. Mahir hugged him tightly and held on for a moment. Jungkook watched them, a small smile on his face. Mr. Saheb gently patted Mahir's back.

"I won't forget you, my child. You're like a son to me," Mr. Saheb said warmly.

Mahir's eyes filled with tears. "Thank you for guiding me, Appa."

Mr. Saheb smiled, and then looked at Murtasim, who stood watching with a soft smile. Mr. Saheb opened his other arm, inviting Murtasim to join. Murtasim stepped forward and hugged them both.

"Wallahi, teaching you both about Islam has been an incredible experience. Just hold on to your beliefs, and I know you'll finish your Qaida soon, Insha'Allah."

They pulled back, and Mahir spoke up, "Insha'Allah, I will. Don't be late, though. I've already prepared your jet."

Mr. Saheb and Murtasim smiled, waving as they turned to leave.

"Allah Hafiz," Mahir called out, waving back.

"Allah Hafiz," they both replied.

Mahir watched as Sahebji and Murtasim disappeared from view, feeling a mix of sadness and pride.

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Mahir walked into his office, heading towards his desk. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his head, nearly knocking him off his feet. He grabbed the edge of the table, gripping it tightly as the pain intensified. It felt like his head was being pulled apart by invisible strings, and he groaned in agony. 

Flashes of memories started to bombard him, and he could hear the deafening sound of bullets ringing in his ears. Mahir clutched his ears, trying to block out the noise. Images of his father and Somi, both covered in blood, filled his mind. He couldn't see the killer anywhere, only chaos. 

Then he saw Yu Jin entering the room, fear evident in her eyes. Her heavy breathing echoed in his mind, and he felt panic rising within him. He saw her leaving, misunderstanding everything. 

"No, Yu Jin! I didn't kill them!" he shouted, grabbing his hair in his fists. 

The pain in his head grew worse as he pulled his hair, trying to fight off the overwhelming memories. Desperate, Mahir collapsed into his chair and frantically searched the drawer for a painkiller. His hands trembled as he rummaged through the drawer, finally finding a pill.