ECHOES OF A SILENT HEART

Forgiven (edited)

Zaynep
Life is full of surprises. I was both happy and saddened by what I saw as I stood there rooted on the group. I also noticed Halil standing at the restaurant cooking with my two closest friends.

What was Halil planning when he brought them here after all these years? I did not move an inch, and they did not move a bit. I thought there was a special family coming up, but I did not know they were special people. They were not special for me anymore, but Halil had claimed he was no longer in contact with them. The big shot CEO was cooking, and the restaurant was making reservations, but at the side sat two people I least wanted to see. I never ever wanted to see them in my restaurant.What is going on?

As I walked slowly, I noticed Ayesha sitting with her head bowed. She was equally guilty that day, the mastermind, and always after Halil, but she was no longer the immature girl I knew; I suppose people change with time. She looked so lost and broken, with baggy eyes and a hijab on her face that made her appear innocent and pretty. What had changed?

Akmal, the man who ruined my academic career and the girl who made everything in my life change, sat next to her. I suppose he also looked different, with regret on his face and no longer the carefree guy.

"Where was Faizan?"They only used Akmal, but still, who was the one who planned my downfall?What made him do that?

I never thought that Ayesha and Akmal would be at my door begging for my forgiveness.

Ayesha: I apologize deeply; I know I have caused you great pain by framing you. However, this was only part of my plan, and Akmal was only playing his part; he did nothing but followed instructions after we threatened him. She was already crying as she went on with her story, so please pardon me if you feel even the slightest sympathy.

I was immature, and Allah watches everything. You know, two years ago, I was in a similar situation—my confidence was gone, I was hospitalized, and no one wanted to see me. I was ashamed of myself, but then I had a support system. People questioned my character, but he protected me, and he married me even though he knew who I really was, knew I had affairs, and knew I was in love with someone else.

She begged and leaned on my legs as we sat in a room away from the kitchen where no one could see us. "Please do not punish him, I apologise it is all my fault," she said, and my eyes widened.

"Stand up, as long as you have realized your mistake , and whatever happened to you , was a lesson for you , we should pray and wish that never happens to anyone,"Allah had punished them for their sins, but how did they know I was here? Who had brought them here to beg for my forgiveness? I made her stand up by unfolding her hands, wiping away her tears, and forgiving her.

He looked at his wife Ayesha and said, "I am sorry also, I was part of it whether anyone likes it or not, I should have used my brain at that time guess that is why I had to suffer also," before turning to leave, apologizing. I stood there frozen in place, knowing that those were hurtful words, but they were not the right one.

You are a treasure, and do you know who among us is the most treasured of all? Thank you.I am not sure what animosity you had with that man over there, but he does not deserve all of this. I was crazy about him, and I tried everything, but all he looked at was you. What have you done to him? I am not sure what happened between you two, or why he said those hurtful things in front of the entire college, but it is not him; perhaps he was upset and hurt."It feels like a heavy burden has been lifted off my shoulders. Ayesha told me the truth, but she did not realize that I was also at fault. I suppose we were all young and immature. I slapped Halil for saying all that, and this infuriated him.

Communication helps alot.

I grinned and greeted everyone as they sat at their table, including Dilan and Baran, since the other guests had left, making them special guests once more. I asked them to keep their conversation with Halil to themselves and to just play around.
I have observed that Halil has distanced himself from me ever since we arrived, avoiding me like the plague while repairing his relationships with others.

What does he think of himself? He will enter my life like a prince and mend my relationship when he wants to, and he will avoid me like the plague when he wants to, so wait until I discipline him.

I ran in his direction, but before I could go three paces, I was dragged back toward a hard chest, and I let out a scream. When a voice threatened me, a hand closed over my mouth and a chill went through my body.

"Do not scream," he said again, and I instantly closed my mouth in an attempt to stop myself. My eyes widened as I saw the mask come off.