A Twist of Fate (Dhoombros included) under MAJOR editing

Resurfacing Past

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So he had finally remembered his daughter.

All of the memories buried deep inside me started to rush in, but I was quick to stop them. This man could not see my emotions. I could not show him the effects of what he had done 9 years ago.

I tightened my stone grip on Rehan's hand and he looked at me questioning but I gave him a pleading look hoping he understood there was something and he slightly nodded his head. We went on to meet everyone else and said our Salams while I felt a hole burning through my back, giving me shivers.

I blinked back my tears and politely asked Rehan to lead me to the bathroom, where I rushed in and shut the door and leaned against the door, releasing a sharp breath. 

Why is he here?

Forget that, he knows who you are! He freakin knows who you are!

He can't hurt you in front of everyone here.

Fear surrounded me from all sides as I remembered that horrific night. Tears spilled out of my eyes and I gripped the basin of the sink with all my energy and shut my eyes. 

Allah help me Allah (SWT) help me please. Please help me. With that thought in mind, I opened my eyes and looked in the mirror to see red rimmed eyes staring back at me.

He would not have the control he once had on me. Never again.

I washed my tear-stricken face and sighed. I couldn't escape from reality.

I should have known that I would have to face him sooner or later. I knew, just didn't think it would be this early.

I needed to go outside and not let him know anything about my feelings. I need to keep myself guarded. I cannot show any of my emotions to absolutely anyone out there. Rehan must be waiting for me outside. I need to go and pretend everything is fine.

I finally gathered up the courage to come out and as soon as I came out, I saw Rehan staring worriedly at me.

"Aliyah, are you ok?" I looked up at him, with a small smile, I nodded and sniffled. He gave me a look that said 'I don't believe you, but I will let you go for now' and I smiled.

He grabbed my hand and we walked outside, and I took my hand out of his.

After sitting with them, and Salma Aunty offering us some snacks, we were told that our cousin, Khadijah will be coming home after some shopping. As the Aunties were all talking with me, as I was also the new bride, Rehan shot me a few smirks, when I caught him staring. I quickly looked away every time when I saw that the Aunties were being very entertained with our mini moments, and Rehan just continued flashing his teeth.

Rehan told me that Mamma and Baba along with Ammi will be here in a few minutes and I relished in the happiness of meeting them after so long, but when I saw him from the corner of my eye, my cheerfulness flew out the window.

Last time Ammi didn't take it well.. What would happen if she sees him again, and last time, there were a lot of people, he might have not seen her. This time?

Ya Allah please give her the strength.

And then came the bell, which I made sure that I answered. As soon as I saw Ammi, I steeped forward and hugged her.

"Ammi, he's here. Don't panic." I hoped she would get it and she finally let me go before looking at me with a silent question in her eyes.

Him? As in the husband that tortured his wife and daughter. As in the father that abandoned his own daughter? His own son?