Moon and Stars

Chapter 12

Lisa's POV

Andalus looked so tired today, since our first class. Aya even realized that and asked me if everything was okay and I assured her that nothing was wrong.

" What is it? " I asked Andalus as soon as we finished our third class.

" I didn't sleep well yesterday. " she said with a weak voice.

" Your face looks so pale and you are barely breathing. " I said worried, looking at her hands while they were slightly shaking. " and your hands are shaking. " I continued with a frown.

" Trust me I am okay. " she said with an annoyed tone.

" dude I can drive you home if you are tired and I can help you in the research papers if you want to. " I said.

" God ... there is nothing I told you. " she said rising her voice. " I need to go to MSA's meeting, you coming? " she asked lowering her voice.

I stared blankly at her then nodded and followed her.

There is something strange I am sure of that. She is not the same person since three days and I can't pretend being with her and not ask what on earth is going on. In MSA's meeting she seemed to be very tired and she barely talked. Everyone gave suggestions, talked with excitement and she was with her laptop not caring about the world.

" So basically what we did were some brochures that explained the prophet's life, the most important events of his life. " I said looking directly at Andalus " and we will complete our Ghazawat book. " I continued.

" This is good. We want to make a short movie about his manners and we are thinking about the scene. " Fatima said while checking some papers.

" We want it to be very short, enjoyable and educating. I've got an idea but I am not sure if ... " Loubna said while tapping on her laptop and as soon as she was going to finish her sentence Andalus stood up and left the room, running.

I stood up, too. " I am sorry she's not okay, we'll talk about this video as soon as possible In Sha Allah. " I said stressed.

" We'll In Sha Allah. Ahh, my Allah be with you guys. " Loubna said nodding.

I texted Andalus as soon as I left the meeting but she didn't reply and then I called her.

" Where are you? " I said screaming at her.

" The hall. " Andalus said ending the call.

When I entered the hall she was sitting in a place that was far from students, and she was sobbing.

" Will you tell me what is wrong? " I said angry.

She stared at me then dropped her face. She looked so scared.

" I am sick. " she said sobbing like a child.

" I am all ears. " I said, opening my ears. Well that was only a metaphor ... you know!

" But I am hungry, let's go somewhere else, and eat first. " Andalus said standing up.

It was 4:30 pm when we entered the city's park. It was empty except for a bunch of kids skating around where we sat. We sat on a bench that was located under a huge dark green tree and the weather was pretty cloudy with some light orange lines that were perfectly spread in the sky.

" I have cancer ... blood cancer. " Andalus said while eating her sandwich.

I couldn't swallow the piece of sandwich that I was eating and then stared with an expressionless face, rising an eyebrow.

" That's true. " Andalus said " my mother told me three days ago, want me to prove it? " she continued.

" I am so sorry. " I said.

I so feel sorry for her. Do you know how does it feel when your best-friend has cancer and there is a big possibility of him/her dying, leaving you in a complete loneliness, not sharing your best days, the most beautiful occasions, and memories anymore. And you are just standing there watching this busy, boring world running around you with its ups and downs, alone.

" Don't be. It is Allah's will. " she said, smiling.

" I know that ... but I am not feeling good. You are my best friend and I can't just stand there watching you suffering. " I said very hopeless.

Andalus held my hands and then smiled kindly at me " You ... just pray to Allah that everything is going to be okay. "

" I will certainly, I just can't ... " I said and bursted into crying.

" Please stop Lisa, please. Don't lose hope. I know it is not going to be easy but we have to be patient to be rewarded. " Andalus said hugging me.

" I will pray for you day and night, In Sha Allah I will never forget you in my prayers and In Sha Allah everything is going to be okay. " I said wiping my tears.

" I hope so In Sha Allah. " Andalus said then grabbed her phone.

" God ... another txt ... Who's this person? " she asked handing her phone to me, annoyed.

" Are you there? " I read out loud what was written on the notification. " let me check " I said taking my phone googling the dialing code " +61 is the Australian dialing code " I said.

" The Australian dialing code? " Andalus said with a grin. " I am wondering why? " she muttered.

" Wondering about what? " I asked, curious.

" Nothing ... hum actually I've been craving Donuts for days, let's go eat some. " Andalus said smiling like an idiot.

Alsalam Alaikum/Hello guys,

I am sorry I know this chapter is so short but Eid is on its way and I am really engaged to the preparations you know.

I hope you'll enjoy this short, tedious chapter.

Till then have a nice day ... and yeah Eid Mubarak in advance.

Salam xx