The Muslim Criminal

Chapter 43 - Home Not So Sweet Home

"You know today's the day we get our results"
"For what" I say with my mouth full of doughnuts. First time having them, don't judge. He looks at me and grins.
"For our exams"
Seriously?
"And we're stuck in a car miles away from home" I say after I swallow
"Chill Criminal you're with me. We'll definitely get our results"
"Overconfidence is never good Ayaan" I roll my eyes.
"We'll just have to see then won't we?"

I continue to eat my doughnut and moan in delight at the heavenly taste.
"You've never had a doughnut have you?"
"That obvious?" I say licking my fingers. He laughs heartily.
"Yes"

The car stops and I look out to see our school building.
"We're already here?"
"Yeah. We've been driving for five hours"
"Oh" definitely didn't feel like 5 hours!

He takes me inside and gets both of our results.
I take the envelope and feel shaky.
"Are you going to open yours now?"
"N-no not yet" I say.
"I want to do it in front of Chief Yusuf "
"How come?"
"You probably think it's weird because it's not my dad or anyone else. It's just, Chief has raised me and I really want him to be proud of me. I want to open the envelope in front of him"
"That's really cool" he smiles
"What about you?"
"I'm opening it in front of my mum" he says.

We get into the car and drive to his house. I see Yusra running out of the house as I get out of the car.
She hugs my waist tightly.
"I missed you" she says I crouch down and hug her back.
"I missed you too"
"Hey! How come I'm not missed?" Ayaan whines. I roll my eyes while Yusra lets go and hugs Ayaan.

"Why does she prefer you over me?" He pouts. I immediately look away and smile.
"Because I'm just better" I smirk then go inside while hearing Ayaan scoff. Ami hugs me tightly then Ayaan and sits us down.
"So how was it?"
"Ami, you have my sympathy" I say then laugh along with them.
"No seriously they agreed to come"
"Everyone?" She shows a wary look.
"Everyone" I smile.

"Well you two must be tired go get some rest" she smiles.
"If it's ok can I quickly go to the police station?" I ask.
She shows a confused look but agrees.
"Ayaan, I'm using your car" I say quickly then run out not before hearing
"I don't think so! Zayna!" He shouts. I laugh quietly to myself and get in his car and drive to Chief.

I look at the envelope on the passenger seat and after taking a deep breath I take it and go inside.

Chief is dealing with some people at the moment so I'm chilling with Blake.
"Haven't seen you in long kiddo"
"I know"
"How you holding up?"
"Honestly. I wanna get away from all this but at the same time I want it over and done with. I wish I didn't get so many people involved"
"Like who?"
"It's no secret now I'm almost married" I have a lazy smile on "I just have to explain myself to so many people when this is all over. Ibrahim, Ayaan, Ayaan's mum, Yusra, Alex, Robert, Ashley"
"Long list eh?"
"Yeah"
"It'll all be fine"
"How are you sure?"
"Because all them people are people you chose to talk to and hang out with. I know if you chose to talk to them then they have gotta be alright people"
"You make it sound as if I'm some weird yogi person"
He laughs and agrees.
"Well you kinda are" he smirks. I punch his arm lightly.
"Physical abuse to a police officer" he raises his eyebrows "are you trying to get jailed again"
"Maybe" I grin.

A moment of silence passes us.
"Thanks Blake"
"My pleasure" he smiles.

"Z how come your here" I look up to see Zach
"Well I wanna talk to Cheif. Where's Daniel?"
"Right here love" I see him walking towards us with a bright smile.
"Now that we're all here" Chief comes up to us and says.
"What's going on Zayna?"

"Well I sat some exams a while back and the results are here" I show the envelope.
"I wanted to open in front of you guys" they smile eagerly.
I take a breath and open it.