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18

"Tell me more about me," I said with a giggle. That was such an odd thing to say.

I asked Bhai, Zara, Angie, and my Bhabi.

Bhabi seemed so foreign to call someone. I had Bhabi's but not my Brother's wife, Bhabi, but now I had one. I mean, I always used to tease Bhai about getting married so I could replace Zara as my sister.

Angie had come to visit a couple hours ago; she couldn't stop crying about what happened to me, but when I asked her what happened. Bhai would not let her tell me. Was it really that bad?

".... And yeah, that's what we know. I'm sure Anum and Angie know more," Bhai said

Basically, what I've learned was that:

I did my undergrad

I passed the LSAT

I PASSED law school

AND I got a job at ROBINSON"S LAW FIRM

But apparently, I'm not going to be working there anymore when I asked why, but they didn't respond, so I assumed it was for the best. I hope I didn't hurt anyone, especially Mr. Robinson. He had been my role model - career-wise, for a really long time.

"Do you want to see the rest of our family and friends?" Bhai asked

According to Zara, many people were in the waiting room, waiting to see me, which was really sweet. But now that I thought about all the people - including the person who "saved me," I was feeling nauseous.

Bhabi must've noticed the weary look on my face,

"Why don't we meet them another day" She suggested, a knowing smile on her face. I was so thankful she said that.

"Yeah, can we? I'm feeling a little overwhelmed," I said to Bhai.

I had a weird nervous feeling in my stomach. Like I was going to throw up. All this new information was hard to process, and the thought of seeing new faces didn't sit well with me.

"Of course, take a nap. We'll be here when you wake up," Bhai said as the others left. He took a seat next to me. I was a little confused about why he wasn't going.

"I'll leave when you fall asleep, now sleep," He said, rolling his eyes. He could be so sweet sometimes it was weird. But he was still the best Brother ever. I would never tell him that though, his ego is already inflated.

As I rolled around the bed, trying to let sleep come to me, It was like my brain wouldn't shut up. All these "Whys" and questions keep popping up in my head.

"Bhai?"

"Mhm"

"Did I finish memorizing the Quran?" I asked

He furrowed his eyebrows.

"Now that I think of that, you didn't. I think you got busy with the University."

"Oh," I said, disappointed.

University stopped me from memorizing the Quran? I was nearly halfway done. I didn't think I was the type to stop doing things that really mattered for the Dunya. Who had I become? Now that I was thinking about it, the accomplishments that everyone mentioned that I had done none were related to the Deen. As impressive as my actions were, they weren't going to take me to Jannah.

As I continued to ponder my life, I slowly went to sleep, questioning who I had become. 

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