OUR JOURNEY TO FREEDOM

chapter 7 : vacation

24th August, 2020 .

Hello lovelies , I trust you had a wonderful Eid . May Allah spare our lives to witness many more Eids . Happy New Hijr year guys , may our good wishes for the year come true . Enjoy this while you celebrate .

Suabir's pov

"You do not always get what you want" always remember that suabir , that is the law of compromise ,mom always says and I think that's true .
Today's open day and my classmates are eagerly waiting for their parents to take their terminal reports. Even though a few are sad because of their poor performance but we can't help it , vacation is here !

I know you might find it awful hard to understand me but this has always been an ambivalent day for me . On one hand I am happy I can finally relax for sometime , do the things I couldn't do because of school and on the other hand is the melancholic shivers I feel down my spine. Seeing one walking with both parents is a beautiful sight and it makes me always wish my dad leaving us is a nightmare but I have to face reality .
My mom is my dad too and I know that's Allah's plan for me . After all , no car can outrun fate . Perhaps I may even be better than someone , Alhamdulillah.

I had a feeling someone was staring at me so I raised my head only to find a confused Malik.

What is wrong with you ?
Sometimes I feel you're older than your age ....how can you possibly be in deep thoughts ? Tell me what the problem is .

Nothing serious , I just can't wait for tomorrow you know . I am just thinking of how we will have fun after vacation...

Oh I see. Lets go munch on these
He pointed at their lunch boxes.
My stomach is already growling ...

Sure , let's go!

Mama Nazeeha came after our recess. None of us expected mom because her boss wouldn't let her come here besides our school is quiet far from her place of work . We waited at the entrance as she discussed our performance with our tutor.

Boys ! Just give me a high five . I am proud of you two and I must say Mamruks will be pleased too. I guess I will have to save the cheering till you return  and I still have to get lateefa and Ali's reports too . Take these , she handed them some notes and get yourselves some cotton candy.

Yaay! Jazakillahu khairan! the boys chorused . See you at home mom, Allahu Hafiz .

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@majab's Villa...

Asmau confronts Rukayya...

Why is the snack jar empty ?
I am sure you know I dislike that !

Errmmm..sorry ma'am ...
I actually wanted to get it today but the rain stopped me .

I will surely get it filled tomorrow in shaa Allah .

You better do so !

Why are you still here  , will you leave already !

Sorry to bother you but I wanted to ask if you could allow my son join me here while I work . He will be on semester break soon.. he is a calm kid so you don't have to worry.. .

Hey ! Enough ! This is not a children's home and I hate little kids . They're clingy and noisy !

I am sorry  , can i leave  for home now? I am done with my work .

You can but prepare my bath first !

Rukayya walks away sadly , oblivious of her sorrounding , she mindlessly walked on the street and unfortunately there was a car approaching at a high speed  . The drive was very quick in pulling the breaks while honking at an aloof Rukayya. After receiving no response , he stepped out of  the car ready to scold her.