chapter 10: The truth and the courage to forgive

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November 18 , 2020

Aunty Raudah's pov

Assalamualaikum ladies , it pains my heart to stand before you all this day to provide the result of my investigation. Every society has its odds . There are cases where the good overrides the odd and the reverse is also true . Here at Daru Salam , we try our best to imbibe good values in every tom , dick and Harry but some of you wouldn't even badge , the wrong is what you choose to do . It will interest you to know that the  punishment for this particular offense will not be very considerate . Bad is bad even if you manipulate people into believing it but the truth shall always prevail. It is no surprise that the news about Our sister , Rayan for stealing has travelled to other shelters even though much effort has been put in place to avoid the spread but we all forgot the first code of conduct for our beloved shelter and that is to be each others keeper . I didn't see anyone do that and I am highly disappointed. Remember whatever happens in Khadija bint Khuwaylid's shelter stays here , I hope you do not repeat the same mistake or you would have me to contend with.

Before I announce the result can I have both Humaira and Rayan on stage please ?

Ray and Humaira took their spots ...

For the last time I will ask again , Ray did you steal the dairy ?

Ray : I never did (She responded with a sad voice )

Humaira did you put up an act to slander Rayan ?

Humaira stables for sometime and replies , why will I do that to her ? No way !

I already had the result but someone might want to ask why I still called them up ? It was just to test the guilty's conscience but I believe she has none...

Humaira slandered Ray for reasons I cannot decipher and whatever I am saying is backed by evidence , do you want me to show everyone how horrible you really are ?

Mmm..Humaira drops to the ground, you don't have to do that aunty Ruafah , please forgive me ...

Ray , I am honestly sorry , I just didn't like you and everyone else seems to adore you so I wanted to make you feel the void of attention like me...I am sorry

Ray was too shocked to talk..

This is not the first time you're doing this Humaira , you deliberately tore sabiqa's end of year ceremony outfit just because her stature suited the style better . Your sorry wouldn't work like the last time , you have to pay for your wrong doings....

You're to work at the pantry for 3months without attending any class and nobody will be allowed to visit either..
This punishment is not limited to the job you need to do ...you will collect firewood if need be , scrub , do dishes etc and you are not allowed to nag or complain .I also expect you to write an apology letter to Ray ! you better make it quick...

    Aunty Raudah gave Humaira a disgustful look...

Rayan Habibty , I am sorry about what you had to go through , find a place in your heart to forgive your sisters .

I hope you can all stop looking at her with eyes of ridicule and mockery  !Treat her like your own. This should be the last time I am addressing an issue like this..

Disperse !

On their way to the dorm , Nafisa approaches Ray with apologetic eyes as Nuur, Ameena and sabiqa followed closely behind.

Nafisa : Ray can you spare us some time ?

Ray :What do you want ? Are you tired of believing the lies?.

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