Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Maryam's POV
"Do you really mean what you had just said?". I asked just to be sure of what I just heard.
"Yes I do"
"So..... How about this, I want two things from you"
"Two things?"
"Yes, two things"
"First, call Khalid and apologise for what you had done to him yesterday-".
"What?! No way!" He yells.
"Why? You can't do it?" I ask smirking. I don't know why, but I enjoyed seeing this side of Kareem. I really can't believe there could be a day I'd be making rules for Kareem Abdulazeez.
"I...I can't do it" he finally said. "He took you out without my permission Maryam! I'm your husband and not him! You came home late yesterday and did you see the look he was giving you? He likes you!"
And so is you too Kareem, I've seen it clearly now, I could now read you like an open book. You won't just admit it now.
"Kareem, he was only trying to help. At least, he was nice to me unlike you, who always treat me like a trash" I said rolling my eyes.
"I know and I'm sorry okay.... That's. why I'm apologising to you".
"And I told you to apologize to Khalid first, he hasn't done anything wrong.....but, if you insist that you won't, then no problem". I said shrugging off my shoulder.
"I...I'll do it" he finally succumb and a sly smile appear on my lip.
"Your second request?". He asked.
I hope he will listen to me on this. I prayed saying this won't bring out the monster in him again.
"Erm....why don't you start praying. Stop all of this drinking and smoking, it's dangerous to your health Kareem. Just think of it, you're from a well respected family. Have you ever thought of what will happen to Mom if she comes to know about all of this? Do you think,Dad will also be happy about this? Mom loves you a lot Kareem, do you know she had expectations from you?
Kareem please, if you truly wants me to forgive you, for all the mistakes you've ever done to me, then quit the drug of a thing. Change for good. Change from the ruthless Kareem to the kind Kareem your family have always known you to be. Please, Kareem". I told him holding his hand in mine.
He says nothing but only lock gaze with mine. "I can't do it Maryam". He finally says.
I slump my shoulder in defeat. "Wh....why?"
"I'm addicted to it already Maryam, I'm...do you think, I don't want to stop? I really want to, but I can't...I really can't...I'm addicted to it already. Once I stopped, I might turn into something else. I won't be me again. Just imagine what I did to you the other day. I couldn't even control my self! Once I don't take it on time, it brings out some unwillingly things in me".
"Kareem, do you think we can do this together?".
Please just say the word 'yes', please say yes. I can't keep fighting, if you don't give me the courage to, please give me some hope.
"Y...Yes"
"finally!" I thought as I took a breathe out. Oh my God! I can't believe this!
"Thank you so much Kareem, for giving me this opportunity. For giving me the chance to help you, to be part of your life, I'm so grateful. You don't know how happy I'm to hear this from you Kareem and I'm assuring you, you won't regret it....I promise".
He says another strange word which I wasn't expecting from him. "I know". I smiled.
"So...how about this? But! before that, can I ask you a question?".
"Sure"
"What happened If you don't get to take those thing?".
"Maryam...."
"Please Kareem, I'm trying to help you. You told me I could help you so why aren't you confining in me. We can do this together".
"But-"
"Please Kareem, I can't do this if you don't give me the courage"
"Sex is my other option once I don't get my drugs on time. I don't care whoever it's, if I could get the pleasure I had wanted then it's fine. You know what I'm talking about Maryam, you've witnessed it too. You saw how brutally I assault you the other day. And I'm sorry for doing that to you, I know you don't deserve that".
"Good! Since you consider me as someone who could help you.... So, why don't you use me instead".
"What?! Use you?! Are you crazy?!!"
"Don't take those drugs again Kareem....Instead, come to me, use me Kareem...Please".
"No way! I can't do that! I'll never do such thing to you!".
"Kareem please, we won't argue on this issue. you'll do as I've said".
"Maryam but-"
"You're my husband Kareem, I'll do whatever it takes to help you out. I can't let you continue this way".
"It's not that easy as you think".
"I know, and I'm willing to do anything for you".
"I'll think about it".
"No! you won't, you'll have to do as I say or you leave right this moment". I said stubbornly. I saw him close his eyes in frustration.
I smirk and asked again. "So, what do you think?".
"Fine!".
"I hope you would start praying Kareem".
"I do pray Maryam. Though, at first I stopped but now I do". Then he chuckled a little. "I don't know why I'm like this all of a sudden. I never imagine my self doing all of this. I never thought there could be a day I'd be opening up my heart again".
"Then, should I be happy?". I asked smiling and he gave me a little cute smile.
Oh my God! He looks more handsome. And that cute dimple! Oh my God! I can't believe this! I can't believe he's trying to adjust. All the hatred I had for him for the past few days was now gone and replaced back with my love for him. I love this man so much, he's my everything now. But the question now is, does he love me back too? How is that even possible. A person who hasn't trust me enough can't love me yet.
"Can...can we pray together? ". I asked him.
"Sure! I'll change into something comfortable. I'll be right back". He said rushing out of my room. I can't help but to giggled a little.
I sauntered to my closet and bring out my black Abaya (Gown), putting it on, I entered the bathroom and did my necessary things, I waited for him to show up but got no any sign of him so I decided to call Khalid.
"Hey beautiful " he said as soon as he picks up.
"As salamu Alaykum...good morning".
"Wa alaykumu salam...morning. How was your night? Hope it wasn't that terrible?"
"Actually, I should be the one asking you that? I'm so sorry for what happened yesterday, it was all my fault". I said sincerely.
"No don't be. Actually, I think I deserve it, I mean I was flirting with my best friends wife".
"You aren't flirting Khalid, you were only trying to help! In fact, it was your friend who deserve that punch because he was a jerk, he-" I was cut off by my words with someone's cough behind me. Of course, it's Kareem.
"Erm Khalid, some one wants to talk to you " I told him and pass the phone over to Kareem. But being the stubborn that he was, he hesitated to take the phone from me.
"Talk to him and apologise " I mouthed to him.
"I-"
"Kareem " I whispered in a warning tone.
"Fine" he finally said rolling his eyes.
"Hey"
******
"F**k you"
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"Do you think I don't know? You really deserve it though"
*****
"I won't hesitate to kill you if you dare come anywhere closer to my wife!" He said laughing.
What's wrong with this two? Threatening each other and still laughing?
*******
"I'm sorry too Man"
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"Yeah sure, how about today? We can meet at the same place right?"
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"Sure..."
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"Don't you dare Bro!"
"Bro?! Like seriously?! After a punch?" I thought rolling my eyes.
"Okay bye. Take care"
******
"What?! No way! I got to delete your contact from her phone now...I mean, right now".
*****
"Watch and see what I can do". He laughs and hang up.
"So?" I asked.
"So?" He said. Acting all innocent right?
"Are you two good now?"
"Yeah...and I think. you need delete his number from your phone". he said.
"Why? No, I don't want to".
"Yes, you won't have to because I'm doing that myself now".
"Hey my phone!" I yelled as I tried to snatch my phone away from him.
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Oh my Good! I really can't believe it, Kareem is an Hafeez. He recite fluently and it felt so good to pray with my husband for the first time after our marriage.
"Kareem" I called after we both finish our prayer.
"Mmm" he hummed but was still busy with his phone.
"Can I...can I prepare.... Can I prepare you something to eat?"
"What if I said, I don't want to?". I immediately felt ashamed of myself. What was I thinking? That he would now eat my food? I can't believe I was so stupid acting as if we're lovers. I looked down at him to apologise for my crazy actions but saw him smirking at me.
"Of course, I think it's high time I taste your food". He said smiling.
He looks cute while smiling.
"Actually, handsome wifey. That's what most girls says". He replied smirking while I wide my eyes in horror.
