Worldly desire

Chapter Thirty Two

Munaya was in the kitchen preparing dinner when she received a call from Mami informing her that Aisha just put to bed a baby boy.

She was so excited.

She went to the sitting room to let Ahmad know about it.

When she told him that she wants to visit them at the hospital, he insited she take Afrah along.

She was not happy about it but she had no other choice.

Afrah did not also object, she quickly went to her room and dressed up then came out.

They left after they had their dinner.

When they got to the hospital, Munaya exchanged pleasantries and sat down.

Her family were happy to see her especially Mami.

They all said the new born look just like her.

I want to drink water, Afrah tapped her and said.

She stood up and brought a sachet water for her but she refused collecting it from her.

I want bottle water, she shouted at her.

Everyone in the room were shocked, they all stare at Munaya to see her reaction but were surprised, she smiled and bent down in her presence.

Am sorry, just give me five minutes, let  me get it for you from the store.

She said to her and left.

Afrah smiled and placed her legs on each other.

Mami wanted to say something but Alhaji stopped her.

Within few minutes, Munaya came back with the bottle water and handed it over to her.

She requested for cup and Alhaji gave it to her himself.

She collected it and kept it aside, then sipped from the bottle and returned it back to Munaya...

Are you okay. Munaya asked her.

Yes I am. She replied.

Mami just nodded her head in pity.

Munaya picked up the baby and sat close to Afrah.

Afrah loves babies, so she collected the baby from her and was singing for him.

Wow this baby is so cute!!! She said and smiled.

Everyone were surprised. Some minutes ago, she was creating nuisance and now she is normal.

My dear we need to go now, its getting late. Munaya said to her but she frowned at her and said, I want to stay with the baby.

Don't worry dear, we will still visit the baby tomorrow. Munaya said and collected the baby from her and handed it over to Mami.

She bid them goodnight and they left.

When they got home, they both went their separate ways.

Afrah went to her room while Munaya sat on the couch and soon she was in deep thoughts.

Allah gave me a child of my own and I took it for granted, now he had given me a second chance by bringing me into Afrah's life.

I have to make things right if am really ready to accept my new life...

Her thoughts were interrupted by Ahmad.

He sat down close to her and placed his head on her shoulder.

What are you thinking about so deeply? He asked her.

She just smiled and said, nothing.

I know Afrah is giving you tough times but please just bear with her for now. She is still finding it difficult to adjust. Everything will be fine In Sha Allah. He said to her.

He raised his head up and realized she was crying, he wiped off her tears and smiled at her. She also smiled back.

The next morning, Munaya woke up early, she arranged everywhere and prepared breakfast before bathing and dressing up Afrah.

They all had breakfast and set off.

They dropped Afrah at her school before heading to work.

Munaya had photo shoot but was denied access to the studio. She was surprised as this has never happened before.

They all said the order was from the boss so she went straight to his office.

She barged into the office and stare at him angrily.

How dare you barge into my office like that? Ahmad asked her angrily on top of his voices.

What is this all about, why can't I have access to the studio again? She also asked him.

Because you are a married woman and I won't tolerate you appearing on adverts not properly dressed. He replied.

As you can see am busy so leave my office this minute. He smirked.

She turned and was about leaving.

Wait a minute, he said and she paused.