Chapter 25

Farah

“Excuse me, the patient has woken up, and she’s asking for Jawad.” One of the nurses announced making us jerked away from the staring.

“Um… Thank you,” he said, taking a look at me I squeezed his hands reassuring him everything will be alright. He held my hands tightly making me watch him in confusion.

“Let’s go together, I know mom will want to see you too,” he stated, still holding my wrist. Reaching her room, he removed his hands from mine. I suddenly lost the warmth of his hands.

Poor Farah.

Looking at Aunt Khadija, she looks weak, pale, dark circles under her eyes. The Aunt Khadija I know is a bright, kind and cheerful woman. “Come, my daughter.” She said in a weak voice indicating to me to come forward. She pats the spot next to her.

“How are you feeling now?” I said.

“Alhamdulillah, I’m feeling much better, I’m sorry you had t