Jaudah has been busy with her school while Zain has been busy with his work and at the same time, planning Jaudah's upcoming surprise birthday party which is in two days. Jaudah has invited her friends Aysha, Fifi, Kausar and Fareeda to come celebrate her birthday with her even though she's not going to have a party. She just want to atleast cut a cake and appreciate the day she was born into this world. She wanted to remind Zain that her birthday is around the corner but she decided not to. Her thought was he didn't have anything to do with her birthday and since she told him once, he didn't even show any sign of being interested.
She came back late from school today, all exhausted. She went up to her room and freshened up before coming down to the kitchen and hurriedly prepared a simple dinner for Zain before going back up to her room. She brought out her jotter and wrote down some things she will need to bake a cake. She was planning on going to the super market tomorrow after school to get them, she checked the note thoroughly to be sure that she didn't forget anything and with a sigh, she kept the jotter on the bedside drawer and inaudibly said "who bakes her cake on her birthday?" She shook her head and stood up walking to her walk in closet to change into her nightwear. Minutes later, she came and prayed, when she was done, she switched off the lights and went to Zain's room 'cause she's feeling sleepy and can't wait till he gets back. She hasn't eaten and didn't bother to, all she needs at that moment is rest.
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ZAIN'S POV
I came home from work around 9pm only to see Jaudah fast asleep, I didn't bother waking her up, I freshened up, went down to have dinner and went to my studio to finish up what I've started. I want it to be perfect and that's why it's taking time but hopefully I will complete it today.
I finished up what I was doing around 12am and I was happy with the outcome. I looked at the sketch in my hand smiling widely "she's surely going to love this", I said to myself and kissed it. I might look crazy kissing an ordinary sketch but it's worth it, it looks amazing and perfect. I gently kept it aside and started packing up. When I was done, I left the sketch there with the intention of wrapping it up tomorrow.
I went to the kitchen, drank water and went up to our room only to see Jaudah in a state I can't explain, she's having another nightmare, and this time around it seems worst than the last. She's crying but I'm pretty sure she didn't know she was crying 'cause her eyes her closed tightly, she was calling onto someone, I slowly walked closer to her bringing my face down to hers, my ears right next to her lips so I could hear what she's saying, "Ya Faruq please stop him, don't let him do this to me" My chest heaved immediately, "what's she talking about?" I asked myself.
I remember Faruq, he's her brother who's studying in Cyprus, "does her nightmare have anything to do with him?" I asked myself again. I immediately moved my attention to her as she jolted out her sleeping, she was shaking and tightly holding the duvet to her chest. I sat next to her bringing her to my body and hugging her tightly, she was fighting it at first but later calmed down and I could hear how her heart was beating out of proportion.
"I'm sorry for making you worry" she said crying, she's fully awake now and she's aware of her surrounding.
I looked down at her face and wiped away her tears.
"It's ok, there's nothing to apologise for, come-on let's go back to sleep", I said in a comforting manner.
This is not the right time to ask her about her nightmare but I'm getting curious and want to know what happened in her past.
"Is Faruq aware of this?" I mentally asked myself.
I laid down while cuddling up with her to keep her safe, she seems scared and all I want at that moment is to protect her. I don't know how she managed to find her way through my heart, she makes me worry about her more than I should. I promised myself I won't interfere with her but here I am, cuddling with her, keeping her warm and safe. She finally went back to sleep after so many soothing words, I kissed her forehead and closed my eyes hoping sleep would come soon.
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JAUDAH'S POV
I woke up the next morning with a serious headache "ouch" I cried out holding my head with both hands.
"Is your head hurting?" Zain asked placing a cup of tea on the bedside drawer while sitting next to me.
"Yes, it hurts badly" I answered, looking at him. I instantly remembered what happened last night, I seriously need to see my doctor this time around 'cause I don't know why my nightmare came back "maybe it's because I've stopped taking my medication" I thought.
"I'm sorry about last night" I said, apologizing for making him stay awake till I went back to sleep.
"It's ok, I will always be here for you, now drink your tea, let me get you some aspirin" he said, standing up and walking away.
I took the cup and started sipping even though I didn't brush, I know he won't let me get up without taking the tea and I'm not in a mood of him kissing me this morning and telling me he has helped me brush.
I was halfway with my tea when we came back holding a cup of water and aspirin, I took it from him and swallowed the medicine pouting my lips due to its bitterness. He smiled at my reaction before picking up his suit jacket saying "I'm leaving for work, you won't be going to school today right?" he asked
"I will, I still haven't prayed, so I will pray and get ready, sitting at home won't do me any good" I answered, standing up from the bed.
"Are you sure you will be fine?" He asked, concerned.
"Yes, I will manage and I will be going to the store after class to get some things I need" I said, hoping he won't stop me.
He paused for a minute thinking about something before shaking his head "ok, but if you feel unwell make sure you come back home and give me a call when necessary" he said, with so much authority in his voice.
"Sure, I will. Thanks for caring" I said.
He smiled kissing my forehead "take care of yourself" he said, looking into my eyes before finally leaving the room.
I sighed softly, wondering why he didn't ask me anything about last night. I shook the thought away and went out to my room to freshen up and pray.
I dressed in a black abaya after I was done, I didn't bother eating despite not eating last night and left the house 'cause I'm already late. I ate the apple I picked from the refrigerator in the car while Bala drove me to school.
When we reached, classes have already started. I sat down after saying my greetings while the class continued, we didn't have any practicals today so I wasn't as exhausted as I was yesterday.
After school, I told Bala to take me to the nearest super market on our way home and he did. I went out with the list of all I need to buy and used the money Zain gave me and bought all the things on my list. I paid and we left. I placed everything in the kitchen before going back to my room to change into something comfortable.
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Later that evening Zain came back home early. I didn't cook anything, so I decided to make noodles for him. I was glad he didn't protest against it and we ate peacefully. After eating dinner, we went to the leaving room, he switched on the TV and picked up the room, changing the current station to Al Jazeera. We sat quietly, he was watching while I was busy with my phone chatting with my friends, they were all wishing me in advance and making silly jokes about how romantic tomorrow is going to be with Zain in the picture. I couldn't stop smiling at the silly things they are saying.
"Come here" I heard Zain's voice calling on to me.
I averted my attention to him and he was pointing at the space next to him, I stood up from where I was sitting and went to sit next to him. He put his hand around my waist and move me closer to him, my heart began racing, I just couldn't understand this guy this days.
He smiled at me pinching my nose before saying "about last night, I want to know what happened. What type of nightmare did you have that made you so scared?"
The smile on my face dropped, I instantly swallowed the lump that formed in my throat, I began shaking, not knowing what to say, tears formed in my eyes, but I refused to let them out. I kept opening my mouth to say something but nothing came out of it, he kept staring at me waiting to hear what I had to say, he later smiled and pat my head saying
"don't be scared, if you won't tell me today you can tell me tomorrow, there's time for everything so relax and stop freaking out"
I didn't know when the tears I was holding left my eyes and poured down on my cheeks. Before I could wipe it off, he did, shaking his head negatively
"Don't cry, I'm not going to force you to say anything if you don't feel comfortable saying it" I shook my head, breathing some air, appreciating the fact that he respects my privacy.
I gently stood up and told him I was going to bed, he nodded and I left while he continued staring at my back 'cause I could feel his burning stare. I went up to our room and laid down thinking of what to do about this.
"I will have to tell him soon" I thought
I closed my eyes sighing, thinking about what tomorrow might bring, I know for sure that tomorrow is going to be a very long day and I just hope it comes with so many goodness in it.
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