OUR JOURNEY TO FREEDOM

chapter 11: Ficticious lie

19tb December , 2020.

Rukayya : Nazeeha , I know how unbelievable my story sounds to you but that's the truth . I'd never tell a lie , not to you or anyone else. My boss is a woman I wish I could change for the better. You know i am not one to backbite but Rayan's disappearance and the appearance of this imposter makes me want to reveal everything I know . She told her brother Ray fell off a tree and lost her memory...The Rayan everyone knows as an avid reader and writer has been replaced with a spoilt brat with no manners and regard for others . I feel I am the biggest sinner everyday but it will surprise you to know Kamal knows nothing about the imposter . Asmau made him believe Rayan has accepted him as a lover , can you imagine?

Nazeeha: My dear sister , wipe your tears . I know how bad it is to witness each and every bad thing that happens at your work place . Having a disgustful feeling within your heart is enough since you cannot speak or correct with your hands , the prophet taught us. Promise me you'll do your best while you work for her and never hesitate to tell the truth when you're interrogated . Allah is watching and He shall split seas for us . Wherever Rayan is , I pray is safe and happy .

Rukaiya :Ameen , I hope too...

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@Samira's resident..

Meera: Mom, is it true that people act differently when they loose their memory.

Mom: Yes habibty but it is the heart that controls our actions. A kind person will not become wicked after a memory loss , the reverse is also true .

Meera: Mom , I don't know why but I feel Rayan has changed completely . Her mannerism these days is an awful sight . She talks rudely and would never accept her mistake . She now hates writing and painting. Mom , I want my bestie back (she said in between sobs)

Mom: Give her time Samira , she could still be in shock who knows ? May Allah Grant her shifaa .

Meera: Ameen

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@layal mental clinic

Manal: please try and understand, I really did try to drive him away but he wouldn't leave ...see him just this once , if not for yourself , do it for Ray . Do you not want to know about your habibty again?

Hayat: you wouldn't just stop will you ? You're now blackmailing me with my own daughter ...how cheap of you Manal...

Manal : let me fix your hijab ! Be good okay ...i'll call him in ...

Usman walks in perplexed , no word can explain how he feels towards his sister in law but it was not a happy or sad mood , maybe ambivalent is the word..

Hayat: Assalamu Alaykoum

Usman: Wa alaykoum salam , I hope you're feeling better .

Hayat : Alhamdulillah alaa kulli haal .
How is Rayan doing.....

Usman : well I'd say Alhamdulillah she's still recovering

Hayat gave him a quizzical look

Usman: I am not in the best position to tell you but all I can say is she lost her memory and will be fine in shaa ALLAH. Just don't bother after all you killed her father so why worry now?

Hayat: Inna Lillahi wa Inn ilaihi Raji'un...Just one child and neither you nor your wretch of a sister can take good care of . You better explain yourself or bring Rayan over , I can take better care of her!