Fatima

chapter 9

Faruk

How time flies. Its been one month now since our nikah and Alhamdulillah, all is going well.
Fatima started working in one of my friend's hospital a week ago so we often leave the house together except on days when I have early morning meetings just like today.

I had a shareholders meeting by 7 a.m. today so I left home very early. Its around 12 p.m. and i am currently in my office going through some files when my phone started ringing. I looked at the caller and saw it is Fatima
"Hello?" I said picking before it got disconnected
"Hello, please is this Mrs. Fatima's husband?" I heard an unknown voice ask.
"Yes, who is this and what are you doing with my wife's phone?" I asked already thinking all sorts of things
"Sir, your wife was involved in an accident and in a critical state, she's current in Landwood hospital," the line got disconnected
My mind went blank after hearing the word accident. It was until I heard the click indicating the end of the call that I grabbed my car keys and rushed down to my car.

When I got to the hospital, I was directed to the operation theatre where I met our families already waiting. My mum was trying her best to console Fatima's mum despite crying herself.  Immediately the door opened and the doctor came out, I rushed towards him asking questions
"Doctor, how is she?"
"The operation was successful, but due to the blow to her head, she is still unconscious. She will be moved to a ward now so you can see her."
"Thank you doctor," I replied relieved. Everyone also relaxed visibly

As I stepped in to the ward, my breathe caught in my throat when i saw the different machines connected to her fragile body. Everyone rushed to her side and I stayed back giving them space. When it was night probably almost midnight, I convinced them to go home. I went to sit by her side when everyone left, praying that she wakes up soon. It was then I realized that I have fallen in love with my wife. Rather than getting angry, I was happy and thanked Allah for giving me such a wonderful woman as my second half. I held her hand in my large ones and placed my head beside hers on the pillow and dozed off.

A slight movement in my hands woke me up and I opened my eyes to meet beautiful eyes of my wife.
"You're awake," I whispered scared that I was dreaming but then she smiled and my eyes widened a bit surprised but at the same time happy that she was truly awake. Just then the doctor came in to check on her.
"Good morning Mr. Faruk, I can see your wife is awake, so I'll run some few tests to see if she can be discharged soon."
"Good morning doctor, ok thanks," I replied

After the tests, the doctor told me she can go home the next day. I thanked him and called our families to give them the good news. Immediately they arrived my mum sent me home to freshen up and get some sleep before i return. I was reluctant at first but decided it was for the best.