Chapter 37: Chapter 37

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Faisal walked into the kitchen with the intention of telling umm rasheed about everything that has happened. He met her as usual preparing lunch. He decided not to go to work today due to the fact that he needed to make an end to maryam's games but first he needed to explain everything to Umm Rasheed.

" Nanny" he called

Nanny turned around to look at Faisal " yes dear? " she smiled. Umm rasheed is now beginning to forgive Faisal since he finally realized his mistakes and is now trying to make efforts to work things out with Kalthum.

" I've something important to tell you " he told her then sat on a stool. Nanny dropped whatever she was doing as she saw that he was serious. She also came to join him. She too sat on a stool facing him. Nanny told the maids to excuse them. Maryam was also among the maids.

" Maryam dear, please help me take that flask to Hajiya Basira's room. She requested for you " Umm Rasheed told Maryam as she was about to leave with the other maids

" OK ma" Maryam took the flask and left the kitchen

Faisal use that as an opportunity to see Maryam's reaction as she left with the other maids . The lady acted normal like the good lady she pretended she was.

After they were finally left alone, Faisal looked at Umm Rasheed with a serious expression.

" Tell me what the matter is Faisal? you're scaring me son" a worried Umm Rasheed asked

" That maryam is a liar"

Umm Rasheed frowned her face confused " excuse me? Which maryam ?"

" The same one that left right now "

" why would you say that about her? That girl is nothing but sweet. Sometimes she even reminds me of kalthum "

Faisal made a disgust face " she is nothing like my Kalthum and she will never be "

Nanny gasped " what is the matter son? What did she do? "

Faisal heaved a sigh " could you believe that, that good for nothing lady is behind what happened between Kalthum and I. Yes, I agree that I also did alot of damage but that lady was the one that sent those pictures of kalthum and the bashir guy to me "

" innalillahi" Umm Rasheed covered her mouth in shock "how is that possible? She can never do that "

" Believe it Nanny. We confronted the guy in the picture about it and he confessed everything to me. He told us how maryam went to him to propose that stupid business to him and since he needed the money he took the offer"

" kai people are not to be trusted. I can't believe she could do that. But.. But why would she do that? Why was she against your relationship with Kalthum? "

He shrugged " I really don't know but I'm about to find out now "

" What do you mean? " she  asked

" I'll confront her about it and moreover I think she is working for mom. Haven't you suspect anything about how mom loves calling her over to her room? "

Umm Rasheed shrugged " I never disturb myself about that."

" Well then, now you know Nanny and I promise you, she will pay for everything she has done to me and Kalthum "

" please don't act stupid son. Don't do something you'll regret again " she pleaded.

Faisal smiled " Trust me Nanny, I'm more wiser now "

" Good "

"  Here is my plan " he told nanny all his plans and she also support him.

***

Kalthum refuses to go to the hospital today. She is still  mad at Basma. Even though she now knows that Basma wasn't the cause of her breakup with Faisal,Kalthum still isn't over her previous behavior toward her.

She decided to tell her mother that she was having a slight headache and wouldn't be able to come to the hospital. Hajiya Basira knew she was lying but didn't want to press on.

After having white rice and stew for lunch, Kalthum went to the sitting room to watch TV. While doing that, she remembered the text she sent to habib since in the morning. She has been trying to call his number but it wasn't going through which was why she texted him and still yet he hasn't replied her text.

Kalthum wanted to remind him about their plan of sending Maryam out of the house so she can finally confront her. She just hope nothing bad has happened to Habib coz he is never unavailable like this. She said a little prayer in her mind to calm her beating heart.

She took her phone to call habib again and same thing happened. His phone was switched off .

She heard a knock on the door. She quickly raced to get it thinking it was habib.

" I've been calling yo......." the remaining word flew into thin air .

Faisal stood in all his handsome glory giving her a small smile. Kalthum blinked her eyes in surprise. What was he doing here? She wondered. Faisal has never being to her house. She is even surprised that he knew her address.

" Assalamualaikum " he greeted

She blinked away the shock again " Waalaikumussalam. What are you doing here? "

Faisal chuckled " Really? Is that how to welcome your visitor?"

She huffs then fold her arms" Excuse you? You are not my visitor. Last I check I didn't invite you over"

Faisal brew out a breath " yeah sorry about that. Well, I brought someone over "

She looked at him confused " what? "

Faisal moved away so that the person behind him will be seen. Maryam finally came into view.

" Maryam " kalthum gasped out

Flashback

Faisal sent a maid to call maryam for him and the said lady came immediately as she was being called.

She entered into the study room with her head bowed down " Sir you asked for me "

Faisal glared at her " yes"

Maryam knew something was wrong but doesn't know what.

" Have your sit "

She sat down with her heart racing at a faster rate.

" So, let's get straight to business "

She looked at him quizzically

" What did Kalthum do to you that made you plot all sort of things against her? "

" excuse me ?"

" Don't try to play with my intelligence maryam. We know everything, we know you're behind our fight so stop acting innocent. "

" Si..r sir I don't know what you're talking about " she stammered

" Really you don't know? " he chuckled sarcastically " are you acting dumb or something "

" I swear I don't know sir "

" Alright then. Since you don't want to tell me the truth, I guess you'll tell the police when you get to the station. "

Her eyes were twice their size " Please sir, don't do this to me. Please Sir, I'm begging you with Allah. I'll tell the truth "

" See, it's as easy as that "

End of flash back

Maryam bowed down her head in shame while Faisal glared at her.

" I brought her here so she can tell us what our sins was that she found  the need  to end our relationship " Faisal explained. Kalthum wanted correcting that statement but she decided against it. She wanted reminding him that he was the one that let himself to be used because he ended it not her.

" This lady is not stepping her  foot into my house. Allah ya kiyaye" Kalthum scoffed. " I rather she stays outside "

Maryam fell on her knees " please forgive me kalthum. It was the work of the devil. I didn't mean to do that to you. Please forgive me "

" but you did anyways. What crime have I committed Maryam? What have I done to you? I truly look up to you like a older sister not knowing that I was only looking  up to one of my many haters !" Kalthum yelled

" I'm so sorry ,please forgive me "

Kalthum shook her head in disappointment " I want to know one thing and that is, I want to know the reason for your hate "

Maryam wiped off her tears " I was jealous of you. "

" But why? "

" I've been crushing on sir Faisal since before you came into the house . I thought things were going smoothly between us not until you came to the house. All his attention then fell on you. It made me angry that you came over to steal the spot light. Then I planned to get close to you and after I succeeded in doing that , everything seems to work in my favour. Bashir then came into the picture. He is my uncle and we are very close. He told me about what happened between Basma and him. He also told me how everyone thought you are the one sleeping with him instead of basma. I saw that as an opportunity to make my plan work faster "

" Basma did what? " Faisal almost yelled

" yes sir, Basma was the one in the hotel with my uncle not Kalthum "

" you disgust me Maryam. I thought we were friends! Sometimes I even see you as my elder sister! "

Maryam shrugged " I'm sorry"

" your sorry mean nothing to me. Just continue with your stupid story"

Faisal looked at Kalthum sadly " I promise you, she won't be left unpunished "

Kalthum rolled her eyes at him then back at Maryam " continue "

Maryam sighed " well then, I started noticing how Hajiya Basira was never fond of you. I began to right an anonymous letter to her telling her if she want to join hands with me and she took the offer. She was also in this to. Together we joined hands to separate you two. Even the day she had that fracture, she planned to irritate you in a manner that you couldn't take it so that you can retaliate. Then pushing her was a plus and then she pretended to have her hand fractured "

" are you trying to tell me that my mom lied about that? But the doctor ..

" yes, we planned it with the doctor. We paid him a huge amount of money so that he can lie to you guys "

" Subhanallah! How can you two be so cruel"

" I'm sorry " Maryam bowed her head ashamed " I'm ready for whatever punishment sir but I don't want to go to jail" she began to sob.

He shook his head at her irritated " where you'll be going to is worst than jail"

" Please sir " she went on her knees " please help me beg him kalthum " she held Kalthum's leg

Kalthum withdrew her leg and stood far away from maryam " Don't touch me "

" First I want you to head back home and make sure you don't tell my mom anything if not May Allah help you. Get out of my face " Faisal ordered and she needed not to be told twice.

After maryam left Faisal moved closer to Kalthum. He stared at her annoyed face.

" How do you feel now after knowing the truth?" he asked

She glared at him " how do you expect me to feel? "

He rubbed his neck " well I just thought you must feel relieved or something "

" look Faisal, I really don't know how you expect me to feel just because you helped me out or something. I don't feel anything, I still want to be left alone. I'm tired of everything " she screamed, almost in tears.

He pulled her venerable body closer. He held her face and wiped a threatening tear " you can cry all you want " he whispered " and I'll still be here for you. I know you've got alot in your mind but I promise, I'll never let you go. I'll keep on fighting for our love for each other no matter what happens. I love you kalthum so so much that it hurts to see the sadness in your beautiful eyes. Remember, this isn't a good bye, this is just the beginning of a new world you and I are going to build together. I'll give you all the time you need in this world to think things through. See you soon love " he pecked her on her forehead and smiled then pulled away from her . He turned around and left without looking back.

Kalthum stood frozen as she watch his tall figure leaving her compound then followed by the sound of his car as he zoom off. Her heart was beating faster than before. He sounded as if he was giving up on their love but she knew Faisal, he will never give up. But why is she feeling this way? Why does she feel hurt? Yes she wanted time to think and now he is giving her the time she needed and yet she still wish he didn't. what is happening to her? She thought.

Someone cleared their throat beside her. She blinked multiple times as if coming out of a trance. There standing in front of her is a worried habib.

" are you OK? " he asked

She just stared at him then shook her head " I don't think I'm OK "

***

Faisal was finally home and have his mind already made up. He is finally going to do what  he should have done long time ago. Umm rasheed already knew about it since he has told her and she feels very sad.

He went straight to his parents section and luckily for him he met them in their own private sitting room together. He walked into the room.

" Son, you didn't go to work? " his father asked sternly

Faisal also returned the stern look " This is why I'm here "

This got his mom alarmed. She quickly sat properly " what is it son? Did something happened? "

Faisal could only stare at her " Well if you'll allow me, I'll explain everything now "

" OK have your sit " his father said

Faisal sat down then join his fingers together. He looked at his mom " I know everything mom "

She looked at him quizzically " what do you mean? "

Faisal chuckled " well, since you want me to break it down to you. The plan you and maryam have been implementing all this while, I know about it. Maryam told me everything "

Her mouth was wide agape " I don't know what you're talking about. Which plan? That Kalthum girl must be filling your head with nonsense. Maryam is just a maid and nothing else to me "

" Really mom? Are you know playing the innocent card now?The plan with the doctor and the pictures of Bashir and Kalthum, you don't know about it? "

She huffs " I don't know what you're talking about " she refuses to meet his eyes.

" Son what is going on? I don't understand anything " Alhaji Dantata finally asked

" your wife here has been plotting against Kalthum and I which she succeeded in doing. The fracture she had month ago was a lie, it was all an act just to make us hate Kalthum. She never had a fracture, she planned it with the doctor,dad. All was just an act. Maryam her accomplice finally told me the truth "

Alhaji Dantata couldn't believe his ears " is he really telling the truth Basira ?"

" I.. I. I really don't know what he is talking about "

" zan wanka miki mari (I'll give you a dirty slap) tell me the truth " he shouted at her.

Whenever Alhaji Dantata is angry, Hajiya Basira always get scared of what he can do. The man is so scary when he is angry "

" I...i.. I yes I did it " she stammered " I never liked that Kalthum girl for Faisal. She is too young and local for him. Raihana is my choice for him but your son is strong headed, he never listen to what I say. Then I did what was needed to be done "

" How could you do that to your son, Basira. You made me develop a disliking for that poor girl! How could you?"

" I'm sorry alhaji, I'm truly sorry" she sobbed

He shook his head at her " I'm highly disappointed in you"

Faisal cleared his throat " well, there is another thing "

" what is it son "

" Here is my resignation letter. I'm finally resigning " he stretched out the letter to his father who was in shock.

" WHAT? What do you mean by resignation letter? Why are you resigning? The company needs you "

You now realize that now? Faisal wanted saying but decided against it.

" I want to build myself all over again dad. I want to be me not what others want me to be "

" Bu..t but son the company needs you so much right now. I know I've been harsh on you but the company needs you" Alhaji Dantata pleaded.

Faisal shook his head " I'm sorry dad. The decision has been made already " he stood up then walk toward the door. Faisal turned around to look at his sad parents " I'm also leaving this house today. Have a nice day" he majestically walked out of the room.

Hajiya Basira'eyes was filled with unshed tears " What have we done wrong Alhaji? Why does is it feels like our sons  have finally disowned us? First it's habib and now Faisal "

Alhaji Dantata heaved a sigh " we've wronged them Basira. We've wrong our children and it's high time we ask for their forgiveness. As their parents, we need to set things straight "

Hajiya Basira nodded inbetween her sob.

***

Habib hand over a cup of water to Kalthum " take this, it will make you feel better "

She took it from him " Thanks"

Habib sat down " Firstly, let me apologize for not replying your message. Something very important came up and it needed to be tend to as soon as possible "

Kalthum nodded in understanding " don't worry"

" Also,about the maryam issue, I planned on going to the house when I'm done here "

" Yeah about that, you don't need to do anything anymore "

" why is that? " he asked

" Faisal was here earlier. He came with maryam and she confessed everything " she told him.

" He did that? " a surprise habib asked

She nodded " yes"

" Wow! That's new. So what did maryam say. Did she mention any other person's name? "

Kalthum looked at him sadly " yes"

" who? "

" Your mother "