StarCrossed

Chapter 9

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I've my heart where my head should be
Light up the rest of me
Coz your dream they won't fall apart ........
....... and life is a work of art.

Work of art by Rachel platten.
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Areef

I made my way into the hospital and straight to where Kabeer was. Upon reaching them. I was a little surprised to see Deedah nice and clean. Her eyes not as fluffy as they were. Heck! She was even eating. The last time I saw her which was 2 days ago she looked horrible. All dishevelled and really miserable.

We have been begging her to eat and have heart but she turned a deaf ear on us. Even the woman next to us have been advising her but Deedah wouldn't listen. But here she is today. Even making conversation with Mamy and the other woman.

I walked up to them.

Mamy? Ina wuni. I greeted her.

Oh Areef you are back? Lafia lau. How was your journey? You must be tired . Have you eaten? Mamy asked me.

Yes mamy. I dropped by the hotel before coming here. What about Kabeer? How is he?

He's better alhamdulillah Areef. You didn't greet her again. She said pointing to that woman.

I quickly went to her side. And did just that. I asked about her husband and she told me he's getting much better.

And me fa? You won't greet me koh? Deedah said that to me with her mouth full.

Instead of replying to her I looked at Mamy saying. Mamy what happened to her. Is she okay?

Mamy smiled. Ofcourse Areef. She's been like this since the day you left. Hajiya's daughter spoke to her and since then, she's been better. That girl is really nice. She's been calling us since that day. The mother stopped her from coming.

I was really glad Deedah has come to terms with everything and I'm grateful to this woman's daughter whoever she is.

Areef..... hey!earth to Areef. I heard Deedah saying.

What is it Deedah? Don't tell me your annoying part is back as well.

Well yeah! It is. I'm just saying you have to meet ummee's Airah. She's the sweetest, kindest and cutest thing. And I'm sure you are going to like her.

Deedah can really be a headache she knows Ummee has started bugging me to settle down and now she's talking about a girl in front of her and much worse in front of the girl's mother.

That's exactly what I've been thinking khadijah. And I've even talked to Hajiya. We just have to wait for Kabeer and Abba to be okay and we can talk about it properly. Mamy beamed.

I was so pissed I wanted to pull Deedah's hair out. But I couldn't do a thing. After all, the mother of the said girl is right here. How can I reject her to her face. I just cast my gaze downwards and silently walked out.

I told you he won't object. Now they just have to be introduced.

I heard Deedah saying as I exit the room.