Caged Crown

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Rasoolullah SAW said ''The greatest Jihad is to battle your own soul to fight the evil within yourself."

20-04-2020

A strong arm saved me from falling. My leggs were wobbly due to weakness. I couldn't stand at the sight of dad's anger. I would bear every punishments, but I couldn't withstand of my dad's anger. I looked at the strong, muscular body of Junaid. His calm and protective face ignited a hope inside me.

''Junaid." They all said in unison.

''How dare you treat her this way despite of being aware of all the health issues she has? I lost my Jasmine and I can't bear at the thought of losing Laiha." His loud voice made them look away.

''She disgraced and betrayed us, she is not my daughter nor is she your sister." Dad said, I heard his voice broke.

''Dad, please don't say like that." I cried

''Uncle, aunty, please. We were together since childhood and we want to live together. I love your daughter. Please let me marry her."

''If you want to live with her, take her away." Jabir said and headed inside.

Everyone strode inside except the silent Lunah, Junaid, I and Ayman.

I stole a glance of Lunah whose eyes were red enough filled with tears.
''I'm ashamed of not raising my sister in the best of ways. I'm grateful that our parents aren't here to see such a disgracing act of yours."

''Lunah, I-"

''You're a cheater, a lier, and on top of all that, you've committed a big sin. I've explained to you how big this sin is and what you've done not only hurt us, but you've displeased our Rabb." Saying that, she walked inside.

Junaid patted my shoulders and looked at Ayman, who was already looking at me. Junaid asked him to leave and he also told that he'd try to reconcile everything at home when everyone's recovered from this shock.

**

I was struck inside my house. Everybody ignored me and I felt like I'm nobody. They treated me like I'm invisible. Last three days was like hell for me. The only person whom I last spoke to was Juvi mom. Although she ignored me, she'd ensure that I don't skip meals.

Mother.

I sighed. Whenever I tried to make a conversation, they pretend like they're occupied with something else. Therefore, I decided to sit inside my room than showing off infront of them. It's like they hate me more than anything. They didn't even tried to look at me once. My chest began aching and I cried.

I heard my phone beep and it was a call from Ayman. "Hey, how are things at home?"

"Yeah, everything's good." I said

"Stop lying Laiha, tell me did they talk?" I shook my head as if he could see me. I heard him sigh and he said "Laiha, they'll ignore you for some days. But let's not lose hope. Please?" he doesn't know what I'm going through. Sitting home and not doing anything is the worst feeling ever.

"You won't understand." I whispered.

"So? You're telling me that you're going to quit?" He asked and I gave him my silence as an answer.

"Laiha, Please don't. You know I don't have anyone. You're the one who was there for me. I was proud to tell your name when someone asked me about my guardian. You're my only guardian I have. Please don't leave me, Laiha." Tears streamed down my cheeks. I wiped it not wanting him to know that I was crying.