All The Way From Home

chapter 20

It was middle November and boy am i getting the chills in my bones...literally
It's been freezing back here and I'm so happy we're going to be done with our papers today

I was walking with halima , we were on our way to the exam hall and she looks all nervous

Well, its her chemistry we're rounding up with...I know where all the nervousness is coming from

But i really trust her . We read well and her test score was good
So , we're on the right track in shaa Allah

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" one more temperature reducing on this present one , I'm going to freeze to death "
Halima said , while removing her thick coat and turning on the heater

She rubs her hand and puts her face in it
She really is cold

"Chill halima "
I say while laughing

"Oh you want me to chill ? I'm already chilling right now , more than the chill required even "
She retorts with an almost glare

I got someone on the wrong side today

" well...I'm going to go get some hot coffee"
She simply nods and I gently strode off to the door

"One cup of cream coffee please "
I say to the waiter

"Cream coffee coming right up "
She says with a nice smile and walks away

I heard a buzz from my phone and took it out from my jacket pocket

Oh...it's haneef

It's been long since we chatted

I reply back with a hi

Haneef - so you just forgot about me right ?

I just smile when i Saw this and collected my coffee from the table then took a sip

Me - exams on my mind lately

Haneef - Oh , yes I tottaly forgot about that . I was also really occupied with work honestly , how was the exam ?

Me- well , I thought of you being occupied too and we're done with exams alhamdullilah

Then I thought of asking him if he knows what's wrong with halima

She's been acting off

Me- haneef
Have you noticed any weird act from halima today ?

Haneef- firdaus , I haven't talked to her today but i think i know the reason
Firdaus , today was the day our dad passed away..it's been 4 years now

Ya Allah , so that's the reason behind it . Im glad i Didnt say anything about how she was acting
I couldn't help but feel pity for them , she really misses her dad

Me - May Allah make jannah his final abode
I'm really sorry haneef , I didn't know
I suddenly felt like i wasn't in the mood for coffee anymore

Haneef - ameen firdaus . No problem, I'm sure she'll eventually tell you too

Me - yes , I think she will . I have to head back to the dorm ...talk to you later ?

Haneef -yh sure , it was nice talking to you ...bye and take care of yourself

Me - bye and yes I will in shaa Allah

I slip my phone back in my bag and strode off to the door , thinking how I'll talk to halima about this

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My room was empty
I rushed to halimas room with her spare key
Also no one !

What is she up to now
I grab my phone and quickly dial her number and its switched off

That's when i decided to take a train to Manchester ...we were done with exams so i don't mind staying there

I picked some clothes and got my luggage all ready to go

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Haneefs pov

Today was the day abba died
Its been 4 years now yet the memories are still fresh and I can remember everything that happend that day

It was raining heavily that day. Umma sent me to go get some drugs prescribed by a doctor
Abba was terribly sick but we didn't know it'd lead to his death

Halima was on holiday then and she was very worried about his health , but umma told her to be strong , that he was going to be alright in shaa Allah

I quickly got the drugs and rushed back home only to get the news I never thought I'd get that day
The news that changed our lives
The news that broke all of us so much
Umma spent a really long time still hurting , I also did but as it was I had to stay strong for the two us them

Responsibility turned over to me and that's how i became the CEO of Abbas company

May your soul rest in peace abba

Firdaus's pov

" it's okay " halima mentioned for the umpteenth time because of how I've also said sorry the same amount

"No its not ...I wasn't there for you "
I say while holding her hands

"But you are now and I appreciate it , you came all over from luton "

I just give her a nod seeing that she smiled to me

"Now..let's change this atmosphere, remind me to never make you sad. Your face is all red " she says to lighten up the mood

Typical her...she's been crying all day and its me she wants to cheer up

But i let her do it because she also needs it

" this popcorn tastes amazing"
Halima says while looking at my direction
We were watching the originals

"Halima we eat this popcorn a lot "
I say while laughing

"Well..my taste buds just got super powers...ability to taste more "

We all laugh while she says this
I'm glad she's back to normal