Destined

Chapter 10

Hamid

I was sitting in my cabin, trying to keep myself busy with work.
But I couldn't. How can I concentrate when love of my life is lost. My Wife

Razia. Why did I ever let you go that day.

Flashback

"What happened? You seem upset?" Razia asked worriedly

"Ah...nothing just stressed about work" I replied, shrugging.

"You know you can share this with me." She said sitting beside me.

"Yeah... You know the contract we were struggling to do with the S.B Company. They agreed for it." I said with a small smile.

"Really? Thats good news. Then what's bothering you?" She beamed but then her expression faded.

"What's wrong Hamid?" she asked again, a bit distressed.

"But they want to have a meet regarding the terms and conditions of the contract. And if they are satisfied with it then only the deal is final. For that meet I have to go to Mysore but it's impossible for me to go. I have loads of work to do here; I cannot send anyone either; no one is ready for it. They are saying they can't handle the meeting. Now what am I supposed to do. This meeting is very important for me....."  I blabbered.

"Hamid,Hamid Relax. Don't get stressed up. How about I go for the meet?" she suggested.

"You? But-" I was unsure if she could go all the way to Mysore alone.

"No buts, I'm a part of this company too. Don't you trust me?"

"Of course I trust you" I said earnestly.

"Okay then it's done. I'm going" she stood up.

"Oh Razia. I don't know what I would have done without you." I hugged her.

She hugged me back, the smile not leaving our faces.

"I'll book a ticket for you for tomorrow morning" I said.

"Okay"

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"Tell Saif to complete his breakfast and then leave for school. Okay?" She said before leaving.

"Yes, Mam. As you say" I saluted her.

She chuckled.

"My baby, I will be back in the evening okay?" She said to Saif, who was still asleep and kissed his forehead.

"Okay, I'm leaving now. I will be back with a good news, Insha Allah" she said with a wide grin.

"Insha Allah" I smiled.

And She left...

End of Flashback

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She returned but not with good news.

She returned but not alive.

I didn't know it was the last time I was meeting her. It was the last moment I spent with her.

Why did I ever let you go?
Why?
I wish I could go back, and stop you from leaving. I wish.

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I had to complete the pending work, when I took a leave for a week. I had to stay with Saif. To comfort him. My little son had to go through a lot. I want him to be happy again just the way he was before Razia's death. Razia was his world. I cannot see him in this state. I pray everyday to Allah(SWT) for him. Insha Allah my prayers will be answered soon.

I was engulfed in my thoughts when a phone call distracted me. It was call from unknown number. I picked up the call after considering for a moment.

"Hello?"

"Hello assalam wa alaikum ,sir. I'm Naureen, Saif's teacher." a soft female voice said from the other side.

"Wa alaikum assalam. Yes?" I asked.

Why is Saif's teacher calling?

"Actually I have called beacuse he has not been doing well lately. He is a bright student Masha Allah but I am worried about him. Shall we talk this out sir?" she asked.

"Yeah um...when should I pay a visit?" I mentally went through my schedule.

"Tomorrow, at the end of the classes would be fine." she replied.

"Okay....Allah Hafiz" I ended the call.

Saif's teacher must be noticing his behaviour lately. He can't concentrate on his studies. I know from what phase he is going through so I didn't forced him to study for his exams. He used to open his books, his eyes used to be on the book but his mind was somewhere else.
I didn't wanted to tell his teacher about it on the phone so I asked her about paying a visit. I ended the conversation before she could ask me more because I won't be able to explain everything on the phone. But maybe I should ask Saif if he's okay with me telling his teacher.

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