The Muslim Criminal

Chapter 13 - Dinner Date

When I got home yesterday I was feeling really down. I had a severe headache and my nose kept running.
Now as I read Fajr prayer I can't stop sneezing and coughing. Instead of spending the usual 5-10 minutes on prayer I spent about 20 and that was because I had to keep breaking my prayer to get a tissue. I fold my mat up and watch as Ibrahim goes out of the room. That's weird, usually we hang out for a bit.

I look around my room and settle for sitting on the sofa reading an Islamic book. I found a lot of them that day when I went to the library.
10-15 minutes later the door opens with Ibrahim standing there with a tray full of things. He gives me a straight look which I'm not used to so I frown.
"Get into bed" he orders.
"What?"
"Get into bed" he repeats.
"Ibrahim, you do realise I don't have to listen to you right?"
"Affa, take your scarf off and get into bed. Now!" He says sternly. I frown even more but do what he says. While I do this I can't help but sneeze.

He sits next to me and shoves a stick in my mouth.
"Wha-"
"Don't talk!"
I huff in annoyance.
He takes the plastic stick out a while later.
Alex comes in the room with another tray and he shows the stick. She sighs.
"You've got a fever"
"So?" I say.
"So you will be staying in bed all day and not moving at all" Ibrahim says.
"You can't force me"
"No, but I do have Chief's number and I can call him and make sure Daniel and him keep you in bed"
My eyes widen.
"You monster"
He grins.

Whenever I was ill back at Rehab they would go to extreme measures to make sure I didn't so anything and that I was taken care of properly. Literally, it took me forever to get them believe I had to go to the toilet, they used to think I was going to escape out the window. That said, my 'girl problems' weren't easily dealt with.

I fold my arms and watch as they put an extra blanket on me and give me a hot water bottle.
Ibrahim gives me some soup and bread on a small tray while Alex fluffs my pillow and ties my hair. This is so unnecessary but it does help me feel better.
"I'm not immobile you know"
"We know" they say at the same time.

"Alright, I'm going to school now or else I'll get late. Alex make sure you take care of her" Ibrahim says seriously. He looks at me hesitantly. Then slowly reaches down and kisses my forehead. He had all right to be hesitant, I mean we've not exactly shown any sign of affection to each other apart from hugging. I smile once he stands properly.
"Thanks for everything" I say. He takes my hands and places a kiss on them too.
"Take care" he says with a soft smile then walks out.

"Ok, so after you've ate it's necessary that you take rest. I'll give you some medicine before you sleep to help you feel better."
"How do you know I'm feeling bad. I only sneezed and coughed like a few times"
She gives me a pointed look.
"Ok ok" I surrender.
I take a spoonfull of the soup and gag.
"This is not nice!"
"It's healthy and good for you"
"I'm not having it" I fold my arms together.
"You will have it if it's the last thing I do"
"That can be arranged" I smirk evily. Fear washes over her but I laugh so hard she rolls her eyes but relaxes.
"Your face. It was. Hilarious" I'm interrupted with my laughter by a coughing fit. It takes Alex to pat my back and feed me water to be normal.
"Karma" she smiles cheekily.
"Whatever" I wave off.
"I think I'll sleep now" I try and move.
"I don't think so. Have the soup!" She says sternly.
I sigh in defeat.
"I really don't want to"

There's a knock on the door to which Alex answers. The Chef comes in with a trolley full of food.
"Don't have awful soup. It's gone out of date" he says.
My mouth opens in shock as I glare at Alex.
"Don't look at me, Ibrahim made it" she defends
"Zayna my dear, you have bland food so have bread, tea, and for energy have apple" he places a plate on a tray on my lap with everything on it.
"Get well soon dear"
"Insha Allah" I say with a smile. He smiles back and goes out.
I dig in to the toast with tea happily.
"You're eating as if you've never eaten before"
"I'm starving. That out of date soup made me even more hungry" I laugh with Alex joining me.