Anisa
"Thanks a lot for inviting us to your family trip. I'd died with boredom if I had to stay another day at my house." Said Ilma while we were checking out the boat rides.
" What are you telling Ilma? Of course you'll are like my sisters.
So what do you'll say? Shall we go on a ride? "
We got into the motor boat. "THIS IS EPIC!"
I couldn't help but scream as the boat picked up the speed. I tugged my hijab to stop it flying over. The water rippled and created mini waves as we put out hands . we laughed crazily at Rahma who looked like she was about to get sick any moment. She was clutching the edge of the boat, silently praying with her eyes closed. But nevertheless, I enjoyed it a lot. And I was sad when it ended sooner than I expected.
" Maybe we should go another round girls. I feel like I left my heart with that boat."
" And I feel like I left my stomach in that boat!
I. Will. Not. Go. Again. In. That. Horrible. Boat... And its not Funny Anisa! Wait until you get that feeling... You will wish you didn't laugh at me!"
Next we checked out pirate ship, Happy express
( a swing ride which finally made Rahma puke)
After that we had to quit the games for a while.
" Poor girl... You look like a pixie, with your nose scrunched up." Said Ilma with a grin while rubbing her back. For once,
Rahma didn't reply.
" Why didn't you tell us that you get sick when you go on rides?" I asked her.
" How am I suppose to know that I will get sick? This was the first time I vomited after a ride. Maybe its because I had a heavy lunch." She paused and took a double take.
" Rahma! Are you feeling sick again?" I kneel down and asked from her, ready to drag her away. We were standing in place with lush green trees surrounded us and a lake. Not only it was breathtakingly beautiful, also we are not suppose to litter the place. I saw a couple of cameras too. So I didn't want Rahma getting sick here. That would cause many trouble.
" Look..." She exclaimed with a gasp.
" I'm looking at you Rahma!...tell me,Are you feeling OK? You need to use the bathroom again?"
" Not me idiot ! Look!"
She pointed at a guy who was sitting, and of course eyeing us with glare. My laughter died within me as that guy glared at us. I wiped my eyes twice . But there was no mistake.
Yes, I was staring at one and only Imshad. How did he end up here the same day WE are here, could it be co incident? And not to mention that we had to go from the exact place where he was. Right now, he was the person I least expected. I heard Ilma gasp in shock.
" No way... You got to be kidding me... Him?" She said, confusion written all over her face. Ignoring her , I walked toward him unable to hide the trembling. Right now,
My emotions was on a roller coaster.
"I...Imshad?" I asked tentatively, because I was not sure if he was the person . His face had scares, and he didn't have that twinkle eyes anymore.
"Anisa... After a long time...so how is your life?"
I peeked at my friends faces. But they pretend as they are completely oblivious to the surrounding. And then, they walked away from us, giving me some space. I made a mental note to thank them later.
I studies him again. His attitude has changed a lot. Who would have thought a incident could change a person completely? I wanted to see the smirking yet funny guy back, not this brooding serious guy.
" Umm... Ok... How is your injuries now? How is Jasmine?"
He kept his eyes downcaste without giving me a answer. After about a minute he raised his head.
" Jasmine is fine, she lost some blood, but that's all. She came to out house to apologise to us. I think she is planning to leave the country . And yeah I'm Good... It's Not painful... But you can see the scares right? So yes I'm good , yet not good. Did it satisfied you?"
I felt rejected to his hostile manner. What made him to speak like that?
" You don't have you use this tone with me Imshad! I didn't ask you to come and save me, did I? You should have left me to rot in that hell and led a happy life with Jasmine! Don't you dare let out your wrath on me! Wh...why?"
Tears stared to flow from my eyes, and I didn't even wipe them. Imshad kept staring at at me, and that pissed me even more.
" You don't even care about what I'm saying... Fine... I only wanted to thank you. So Thanks a lot for all you have done for me... And goodbye..."
I was about to walk away , but Imshad's soft voice stopped me.
" Wait Anisa... I didn't mean to make you cross. Its just , all of these are too much to comprehend... And I did never or I will never regret of saving you Anisa. How can I live without you? Err... I mean with the guilt? Another thing-"
He was interrupted by Rahma, who was running toward us waving her phone like a maniac. She came to a halt and gave me the phone wheezing like a old women.
" Check it Anisa..."
I took the phone, But I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw what was in it. I wiped my eyes and checked the pictures again.
Breaking news!
Two hours ago, a car and a van was met with an accident in the A1highway . The police was able to recognize three people who have been involved in a recent kidnapping of a gitk named Anisa Ahmad. Right now, Mr Shazim, Mr James and Mr wazim are been treated under the police custody. And The investigation will be continued..."
" What is it Anisa?" Imshad asked impatiently . His face morphed in to shock from confusion After reading it , He gave it back to Rahma.
" Are you coming Anisa?" She whispered anxiously.
" No I need to talk with him." I whispered back. But I didn't needed to whisper, since Imshad had that
Faraway look with him.
I was startled when he opened his mouth.
" So what do you think?"
" Well, I think this is a good example for 'what goes around,
Comes around'. They deserve to be punished..."
" But are you aware what's the meaning of this? It means the case will be officially open. And again, there will be interrogated.
Are you ready to face all of this Anisa?"
His question took me off guard. But I guess I've been prepared mentally because, I always believed that one day they will be caught.
" Yes ... I think I am. I don't feel afraid anymore Imshad. I lost it the day I was kidnapped...
And I'm ready to meet them again. But only Allah knows when since they are hospitalized. Hey wait, you was about to say something when Rahma came. What was it?"
Imshad scratched his head.
" Ummm... No its... Please don't be angry OK. You can see that I'm not the person whom I used to be. I don't want your future to be messed by me.You should... I mean you can choose a future for you...without me..."
I picked up a stone and threw at him.
" Ouch! What was that for?"
He cried, winching in pain. I could hear my friends laughter.
" For speaking like the most idiotic person! After all these months, I thought you understood me... But I was wrong. Haven't you heard a phase call ' beauty is in the eye of the beholder? I always admired you for being You Imshad... You have many qualities despite your wrongdoings... And I wanted you to cherish them... With your whole heart. I don't care even if you looked like a mummy Imshad "
I watched as a small smile crept to his face.
" Wow... This morning , My sister said something similar to what you said. And talking about mummies, you should have seen me when I was hospitalized. Pardon me again for my harsh words Anisa. You can hit me with another stone M' lady."
I chuckled.
" Don't tempt me Imshad... You don't want a lump in your head , do you?"
" So this means that you lo...."
" Yep. I love you Imshad for the sake of Allah. I know we did many wrong things, but now its about time we correct them. Together. "
" Hmm is that so? Well think before you speak Anisa. Because it won't be easy to get rid of me since once you gave the word ."
He said with s cheeky grin. I returned it.
" Will see. I will never let you to get rid of me sir."
We stood in silence gazing at the lake. It was strangely comforting standing side by side silently.
"So what are we going to do now Imshad?"
He stroke his chin , pretending to think hard.
" Well,my father want me to go with him abroad for a couple of months..."
I felt as if someone burnt my heart with iron. So he want to leave me? Then why bother telling all these stuffs?
" But before that, I have a important thing to do. How about a family meeting Anisa? And its time for you to have a fresh start with my mother."
I wanted to jump and Give a hug to him. I was beyond thrilled. But surprising, I managed to control myself. How can some simple words arouse immense Happiness within a person? I took a deep breath,
Wanted to savor this moment as much as I can.
" So if...if everything went OK, will we meet again?"
" No Anisa, we will not meet again, until the day we are meant to be met. I know we did many wrong things, but like you said, its time to do the right thing for once. So there will not be any contact with each other..."
A cold breeze swept pass us. I observed the gray clouds forming over our heads. All at once It started to drizzle. Silvery rain drops fell into my palm. I smiled at him and turned to leave where Ilma and Rahma was screaming at me to hurry up. I don't know how, but something made me turn behind.
" Want a shade?" Those three words triggered many beautiful and hurtful memories. I had a moment of clarification. I giggled, bearing a heart swelled with happiness and with my thoughts on that particular day. And then , I said the words I've always wanted to say.
" Only if you promised to shade me until the end, Imshad..."
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