Sworn Sisters

CHAPTER EIGHT

" No! This isn't possible! I know this lady" he was perplexed " How come she was in a hotel with a man?"

" Thank you. That's what I also thought" Kabeer said "Thank God you recognized her "

" yes I do"

Something got Habeeb's thinking. He was confused about how Kabeer knew her when he got to know her yesterday in his parent's house even if his brain had told him they'd met before. The confusing thing is how Kabeer said it like they've both met her on a particular day.

" but how do you know her? " Habib asked

Kabeer looked at him like he had two heads" Have you forgotten that we met her together? I thought you said you knew her. If truly you remember her then you should know that we met her together ?"

" Together? I don't remember seeing her anywhere before"

Kabeer scoffed "But you just said you know her immediately you watched the video so what are you trying to tell me? "

Habeeb blew out a breath "Let's not confuse ourselves. When I said I know her, I meant I know her because she works in our house. She is a maid in our house. But I have this feeling that I've met her somewhere before "

" a maid? "

" yes Kabeer"

"How is that? She also didn't recognize you? "

Habeeb shook his head "No, she didn't recognize me. Is she supposed to? "

" yes. Let me remind you how it all happened. Two years ago we were at the hospital...

FLASHBACK

Kabeer was worried for his friend. He has never seen him this heartbroken.

" let's pray for her, I know she will survive this "Kabeer tried consoling

Habeeb whose face was wet with his tears cracked even more. The love of his life was in that room fighting for her life same with his baby girl. His beautiful two-year-old daughter, Yumna.

His world came crashing down when he received a call about their accident. He felt like dying right at that point. When he came to the hospital, the condition he met wasn't what he had pictured. His beautiful wife suffered a head injury and some internal bleeding. His baby girl didn't spend up to an hour before she gave up the ghost.

It shattered Habeeb's heart. He had never pictured any of this coming. His life came crashing down at that moment. He couldn't bear the loss. The worst of all was when the doctor came out of the room where they had his wife. He knew another bad news was on the way.

" Doctor please don't tell me she is dead too, please doctor " he cried out

The doctor heaved a sigh " No she isn't. But I'd like to have a word with you in my office"

They all went into the doctor's office

" Mr. Habeeb, I know this happening is taking a toll on you but I just want you to know that whatever happens is just the way Allah wants it. He gives and takes and I know that he is going to replace me with an even better one.

" what do you mean doctor!! Are you trying to tell me that my wife and daughter are not better than whatever replacement you're talking about?! " he was in rage " The same Allah took away my little angel and my wife is also fighting for her life. What is worse than that?!. If I lose my wife too, I have nothing to live for. I'll be all alone. I can't bear the pain doctor" he broke down