The clash of hospital equipments and never ending beeping of machines woke Khalid up. He realised it was 7am and he hadn't prayed subhi. Asiya was still not awake. He rushed out and performed ablution, there
was a tap outside. He got a musallah from the car and prayed near it.

He prayed to Allah to grant his wife shifa and for her not to undergo such suffering again. Just as he finished praying, he got a call from the office.

"Hello, Mark?"

"Morning sir."

"Morning how're you?"

"Fine sir. Sir the investors are coming in today and you're to meet them today,"

"Ohh i completely forgot. Erhm just postpone it please,"

"Sorry sir, immediately they're done here they'll be flying to Moscow and won't come back, only send a representative for follow-up."

"Okay then I'll be there," Khalid hang up and went back to Asiya's room. He then realised he hadn't even informed anyone at home, he decided not to tell them in order not to worry anyone, as it is, the wedding was just over. When the doctor went into the room.

"Oh good morning doctor,"

"Morning Khalid, she's still not up yet?"

"No sir,"

"Have you informed your family?"

"No, i really don't want to worry them. I can handle it all,"

"As you wish,''

"I have to rush to the office now sir. Please make sure she's fine,"

He thanked the doctor and went home, he took his bath, got ready and drove out. On his way to work he was thinking of who would've swapped Asiya's medications.

I make sure to give her these medications myself, how come all of a sudden, she falls sick from them? Maybe the symptoms started showing from the fever she had the other day. Is it possible that Hafsah is behind this? But Asiya didn't mention her presence at the wedding. Could it be Safiya or mummy? Whoever it is, i must make them pay.

He arrived at the office at 9:10. The investors were waiting for about ten minutes already. Immediately he entered, he answered greetings from all his employers and took the elevator to his office. He took his files and headed to the board meeting room right next to his office.

"So sorry I'm late, my wife has been in hospital. Good morning to you all," he said as he walked in.

They replied and the meeting started. Series of presentations took place and by around 12pm, the meeting was over.

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The doctor had just finished examining Asiya who had woken up just few minutes ago.

"Doctor...ahh...where's...,"she spoke in a very faint voice and couldn't complete her questions.

"He had to rush to the office. I guess something came up." The doctor replied.

She simply replied by shutting her eyes and opening them as it was hard for her to talk.

"Do you remember misplacing your medications or anyone doing something fishy towards your medications?" The doctor asked her as he sat on the stool next to bed.

"I'll think," she said calmly.

She thought for quite some minutes and finally turned towards the doctor.

"I remember a lady...she...she..."

"It's okay...stay calm,"

"I'd just woken up when a lady said that my mother in law summoned me...and..." she paused for a while trying to get a grip on her self.

Just on cue, Khalid walked in.

"Asiya! Kin tashi(you're awake)" He walked towards her and engulfed her hand in his and kissed it.

She smiled at him and tears almost started streaming down her cheeks.

"No don't cry please..." Khalid said and wiped her tears.

"She was just telling me about her suspicions about her medicines," The doctor interrupted the moment.

"Oh really...who do you suspect?" Khalid asked.

"Uhm...one lady lady that told me mama was calling me. You remember when you asked me to find a room and sleep?"

Khalid nodded.

"After I'd woken up, she said that and then i went to mama and mama said she never asked for me. When i went back to the room, i saw her near my medications and she was holding a black nylon. But i just ignored it since my packets of medicines were still there,"

"She switched the pills inside before you got there, Asiya," Khalid said sternly. "I'm going to the root of this matter. Are you sure Hafsah wasn't at the wedding?"

"No."

"I'll find out and-"Khalid began.

"No just let it be. I have the right medications now, it'll all be fine,"

"No babe, you always do this. I cannot endanger your life again, i can't afford to lose you,"

"Ahem!!" The doctor coughed to bring them back to reality."She can go home tomorrow. Make sure she has her medications and I've added a pain killer to subside the pain. Bring her in for a checkup next week Monday?"

"Okay thank you doctor," Khalid said and the doctor left.

"Help me up," Asiya smiled amd Khalid chuckled.

He helped her sit up on the bed and used the opportunity to kiss her luscious lips.

"I got you food. Chicken Paella, your favourite and yoghurt."

She grinned and hugged him tightly.

"He opened the white bag and got her food and yoghurt. He began feeding her but ate only about half and took some of the yoghurt as she was still weak.

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"I'm going to visit mama and Amirah, take your keys incase you're here before me," Asiya suggested.

"Okay be careful..don't stress too much." Khalid said

"I'll be fine. It's been a month fah...stop treating me like a baby,"

"Well you're my baby,"

With that, they both left. Asiya drove down to her mother in law's house to visit her. She saw Safiya there and mummy as well.

"The unlucky one is here," Safiya spat.

"Tell me about it," Mummy added.

Asiya ignored them and walked past them deliberately hitting Safiya on the shoulder. She walked over to Mama's room. She met her getting ready and a makeup artist doing her makeup.

"Mama good evening, where are you going to like this?"

"Wallahi wedding,"

"Oh it's a dinner?"

"Yes, starts by 7,"

"Who's getting married? No do nude lips for her please," Asiya said to the makeup artist when she saw her picking a hot pink.

"You remember one of my friends that gave you a set of serving bowls as a wedding gift?"

"Yeah Aunty Mina right?"

"Yes her, her niece is getting married. Her late sister's daughter."

"Oh ayyah. And i came to gist with you now you're going out,"

"Haba dai..okay you can drive me there then we'll have time to catch up"

"Great!"

Asiya watched as mama's head gear was being manoeuvred on her head. Asiya went toher jewellery box to get the matching jewellery for her. She got her matching shoes and clutch as well.

"Woah! You know how to pair up clothes fah," mama laughed.

"We're done ma," The makeup artist said.

"Okay send me your account number,"

"Okay I'll be going," she packed her stuff and left.

Asiya helped her mother in law out and took photos of her before they left for the event. They caught up on so many things in the car. Laughed and laughed as they normally do. Asiya and mama are very close.

"By the way how are you now, i didn't even ask,"

"Ahh much better, stronger than before. Your son really took care of me,"

"I can see the amazing glow on your face, aren't you pregnant?"

"Mama, i can't be, it's too risky for me,"

"Oh sorry,"

"We're here," Asiya said. Mama walked down and went out.

"Adamu will pick me up later"

"Okay have fun," Asiya said and drove off.

She headed to Amirah's house. She decided she won't stay long since Mustapha was at home.
In less than fifteen minutes she was at Amirah's house.

She honked at the gate and the security man came out.

"Sannu Ali,"

"Yauwa," he replied.

"Ai yanzun nan ko suka fita(They just went out now)" He said.

"Ohh...toh zan dawo(I'll come back)" she said and headed back home.

By the time she got home, she met Khalid with a lady. She was shocked to see who the lady was, it was the same lady who told her mama was calling her.

"You! What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to confess," she looked down and started crying.

"What?" Asiya looked confused and stared at Khalid who gave her an assuring look.

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