They say ,life is too short to waste time on things that don't really matter .Sometimes we cry over things we shouldn't and smile over things we should cry on . you may be rich or poor but that doesn't change the fact that you're a servant of Allah and the reason for your existence is solely to worship Him and obey his commands . We tend to be carried away by the distractions of this world that we forget  to please our creator and waste time on pleasing people and before we realize the truth ,it'll be too late.

Amina is lying in bed thinking about things that really matter, sorting through things that  matter to her  and those that don't ,she has been alone for over a week because the girls all went home for the end of session break .Leaving her alone with her thoughts .She sometimes go out with Mufeedah or aunty Hanipha and Fahad ,she enjoys their company but still there's that hollow feeling .

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"Aysha what are you waiting for ?" Her mom asked ,annoyed at how sluggish her daughter is behaving. Seeing Aysha you'll think that she has grown up with the best of parents who brought her up well, but the reverse is the case. Though her dad is a very nice ,kind and religious man ,her mom is bad news .she is the type of woman that thinks money is everything and she can do anything just to be among the happening people in town . Aysha hates parties especially if it involves influential people who look down on people and look for small fault to criticize you but her mother remain adamant saying that she must tag along ,who knows whether she'll be lucky to catch the attention of one of the rich young men that will be in attendance. Not wanting to disobey her mother ,she dressed modestly to the disappointment of her mother and followed suit against her wish .

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" Aww the kid is adorable I feel like taking him to a faraway land forever " Waheedah cooed with adoration at little cute kid she saw in the mall.
They were having a reunion with her friends at home , she is happy to relive old memories and laugh over the foolish things they've done, the pranks they've pulled and the silly fights they've had .

Earlier in the day , she called Hasny teasing her about being a sleepy head and not waking up early to help her mom around the house.

" since you're the early riser and goody goody idiot ,why don't you fly here ?" She retorted angrily to which Waheedah laughed out loud much to Hasny's annoyance .

"This will look cute on you bae" one of her friends suggested a colorful dress holding it out to her .She looked at it thoughtfully and finally said

"Yeah you're right ,I will definitely buy it ,put it in the cart please ".

After that they went to their favorite ice cream parlor ,making fun of each other ,taking selfies and enjoying the little moments they will keep close to heart forever.

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Kubrah as usual being a food lover and someone who always tries new recipes is busy mixing flour with eggs and butter to try a recipe she saw on TV .When suddenly her phone beeped indicating a new message .

Hey ,waiting for ya in the living room ,can't find you in your room - Husnah

She smiled and removed the apron ,hanging it and washing her hands to meet her cousin and best friend whom she had missed so much without a doubt.

"Hey gorgeous , welcome to our humble home " says kubrah with a warm smile engulfing her cousin in a tight hug.

"For the record I'm not a guest here madame kubrah ,so drop the drama"says Husnah with a smile of her own . They talked about how things were during kubrah's absence  And decided to visit their relatives. They argued on what to wear and after a very long debate they both wear an abayah, Husnah choosing from Kubrah's closet.

"Ahh !!! I really had fun buddy " exclaimed kubrah as soon as they came back and plopped down on her bed taking deep breaths.

"Considering the fact that the most awesome person ever to walk the earth took you out ,I see no reason why you won't enjoy yourself Missy " says Husnah sarcastically. Kubrah laughed and shakes her head , Husnah reminds her so much of Hasny.

"Let's go and find something to eat, am super hungry" she finally says .

"yes ma " obliged Husnah with a smile of her own .

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" For how long are you going to cry and sulk in your room? For how long are you going to let her death hurt you this much ? if she were alive she will not like it ,you better stop it and just accept that she's gone and no amount of tears or sadness will bring her back "Advised Hasny's mom with an angry tone.

She has been like that since when she came back home and nothing cheers her up until she's on phone with one of the girls or chatting with them ,she had lost a lot of weight ,eyes puffy and red ,hair shabby and disheveled , room scattered  with her late sister's pictures and cherished items before she died . The truth is , she don't want to be like that herself but she couldn't help it,she want to  accept that she's gone and be happy ,but it felt like  her sister's death took away all her happiness ,she no longer know who she is and she just can't let go of the fact that her sister ,little pumpkin died of cancer and she couldn't do anything ,she kept repeating innalillahi wa Inna ilaihi rajiun over and over again until she feel at ease ,she made wudu'u and read two units of prayer asking Allah to wipe away her pain and give her the strength to move on .

" Assalamu alaikum ummi. I am very sorry please forgive me for all the things I've done and the pain I've made you go through . In shaa Allah  I will try my best to get over it " says Hasny kneeling beside her mom who is sitting on the couch watching TV .  Her mom smiled and says she has forgiven her and she will keep praying for her to have the strength to get over it . Mother and daughter had one of those moments.

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Assalamu alaikum.
Here's another chappie showing you a glimpse of the girl's lives at home hope you like it .Thanks for the votes ,comments and words of support so far. I really appreciate .

This chapter is dedicated to my late step mom ...may Allah's Noor light your grave and may jannah be your final and eternal abode dearest momma. Miss you so much .