Alhaji Abdul-aziz walked around the parlor letting out a frustrated sigh after each second,he looked around the empty house which was quite as usual just that this time the quietness is more intense.

Yusuf took her away.

He rubbed his nose as he let his legs take a step forward,he didn't stop until he reached the room and he put his hand on the door knob and twist it carefully,like a thief who is afraid of being caught.

His eyes came in contact with the sewing machine and then they darted to the clothes scattered around,he let out a sigh as he turned to leave but then a book caught his attention.

He tentatively walked as if he was scared of walking,he knelt down and carried the old book on his hand,he opened it slowly as if having a fight with his conscience to open it or not.

Sketches.

That is what is inside,it was her styles which she drew and he have to agree that she is good at it.He felt tears stinging his eyes as he remembered her words "I gave up my passion and dream for you,but what have you done for me?"

The words rang in his ears and he tightly clutched his eyes shot.

He have lost them.His family.

He stood up and touched the sewing machine with his hands,he walked out not able to stay any longer and he walked into her room.

The room still had her scent,the one she have carried for years,the scent which stays with him,the same one which give him peace.He let out a sigh closing his eyes as he relish the scent.

"Call him and tell him to bring her back." He heard and turned around to face Warisha.

"She is a soft woman,she will forgive you.Your two children will also forgive you." She stated and he closely stared at her "Why are you doing all this?" He questioned.

"Rectifying my mistake."

She stated with tears stinging her eyes,she stared at him as she smile softly "You should do that too."

He shook his head as he turned around "They won't forgive me." Today,a grown up man like Alhaji Abdul-aziz is crying,he wiped his tears "I have caused them a lot of pain." He stated with guilt eating him up.

She lounged forward and stood in front of him "You have done one good thing,you saved Yusuf from my wrath."

"You mean by adding more to his pain." He stated shaking his head.

"I will not leave until I make sure you have set everything right with them." She stated and tears rolled down her eyes,she didn't achieve anything at the end.

Instead she lost everything.Her marriage,her love and even her happiness.

She just got pain and a divorce letter because of her stubbornness.She lost love and also the money.

"Just leave."

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Yusuf is distracting her.

That is one main thing Yusrah was so sure of in an early Saturday morning,he was hugging her from behind and his face was on her shoulder,to top it all he was laughing at his own joke which she didn't even listen to.

She tried to maintain her cool and continue stirring the egg which she have scrambled on the pan,but to no avail.

Finally letting out a huff,she removed his hands from tummy and turned around to face him,she shove their proximity at the back of her mind as she pushed him back "Woooh!" He stated nearly loosing his balance and she shook her head laughing a little "If you are not going to help,then sit on the counter and stop distracting me." She stated turning back to the pan as she continued stirring the egg.

He did as she said without throwing a fuss,but then he kept staring at her making her self conscious.

"Please,get out of this kitchen." She spatted trying to act angry and he shook his head smiling "Until you are done." He stated and she let out a sigh "Then stop staring." She warned.

He let out a little laugh trying to annoy her while she hiss in exasperation "Yusrah," He called teasingly.

"What?!" She questioned transferring the scrambled egg into a plate.

"I love you."

He stated and Yusrah was too shocked that she let go of the frying pan,thank God she have emptied the contents in it and thank God it fell by her side.She awkwardly coughed not willing to turn and look at him,she scout down to carry the pan and she saw Yusuf doing that too "I hope you are not hurt?" He question looking at her while she avert her gaze and nod her head,wanting nothing but to leave the kitchen.

Anywhere,just not close to him.

She turned on her heels ready to aim for the door but a certain someone's hand stopped her,she let out a breath by opening her mouth before she blinked her eyes all in the name of calming herself down.

She turned around and smiled at him "What again?" She questioned ignoring how cute he looked at the moment.

Concentrate Yusrah.

He inched closer as he put her hand on his heart "I love you." He whispered and she felt like passing out.

They heard the sound of someone walking and Yusrah thanked whoever that person is on her head because Yusuf let her go,Iman came into the kitchen and stared at them quizically "Why do you two look all flushed up?" She questioned then giggled and shook her head teasingly.

This is embarrassing.

Yusrah collected herself as she smiled before saying "Good morning to you too." Sarcastically before carrying her plate of scrambled egg and storming out of the kitchen quickly.

"Something is up,what have you done Ya Yusuf?"

She heard Iman's hushed voice but she just shook her head as she smiled reminiscing his words.

At breakfast,Yusrah tried to ignore him but he wasn't budging "So,Kabir is finally taking Zahra back?" He questioned and she nod her head "Yeah." She replied smiling.

She smiled at her mother in law who was smiling at Yazeed before she turned to him "Yusrah," He called again,their is something about the way he calls her name.

He..he just pronounce it better than anyone.

She raised her eyebrow at him and he mouthed "I love you." to her.For the third time that morning.

Ya Allah!

~

Time flew by and the night came,the bright world became dark and the sky which had the sun,have stars and moon now.

Iman laughed at Yusrah's reaction when she said she saw what transpired on the dining table at breakfast "You both are too cute for my own liking." Iman cooed and Yusrah just smiled lightly.

"Ya Yusuf is so clingy, I know it gets annoying sometimes." She stated laughing "A Ya Yusuf in love is a Ya Yusuf to love though." She stated laughing and Yusrah just smiled a little.

Yusrah's eyes darted to the clock and she hurriedly stood up "It is late,we should get to sleep.Good night." She stated to Iman who nodded her head and Yusrah kissed Yazeed who was already sleeping on the bed.

She dragged her legs to their room.

Yusrah entered and found Yusuf already sleeping,she went into the bathroom and did her business then stepped out,she changed into her sleeping wears yawning and ready to sleep.

She stared at Yusuf who was sleeping and she doesn't even know why she sat close to him on the edge of his side of the bed.

Her heart thumped loudly as she stared at him sleeping soundly "I love you." The words echoed and she giggled happily as her heart pick a quick pace.

She stared at him badly wanting to kiss his forehead,she wave her hand to his face and he didn't even move which made her know that he is deeply asleep.

After that,she bent down and pressed her lips on his forehead.Closing her eyes and trying to relish the moment she prolonged it for a minute before she moved away,she felt so serene and happy.Her heart felt at peace.

She turned around to finally leave with a contented smile on her lips and an erratic beating hand,when she felt her hand being held and before she could comprehend what was happening,she was flipped on the bed and her head was on Yusuf's chest.His heart was beating wildly and she gulped.

Shoot! He is awake.

She raised her head and let out a gasp when she found Yusuf staring at her with a smile on his face,she melted right there.

"Stealing a kiss when am asleep is unfair." He teased and she felt like fake fainting because of embarrassment,he caught her.She cast her eyes down with her cheeks growing hot.

Yusuf just chuckled at her cuteness "Forehead kiss is not enough though,let's have a real kiss."

Her eyes went wide but before she could even process a word of protest she felt Yusuf's warm lips on hers.

Her heart went wild.

She loosened up and smiled as she let herself enjoy the toe curling first kiss which was screaming love.