The Bends : Chapter Fourteen

Maya held on to her knees close to her chest, biting her lower lips with her tears beginning to well up in her big doe eyes. Her body trembles as she hide inside the closet praying hard that Ilhan will not be able to find her secret hideout. The banging of their room door gets louder as Ilhan begins to curse and swear and from the sound of his voice, Maya knew Ilhan was drunk again…and he was not alone…he had brought his ruffian mates along with him into their home much to Maya’s despair. Suddenly, the closet door was open and there stood Ilhan with his red fiery eyes staring hard towards Maya. Maya’s fought hard against Ilhan’s grip as he roughly pulls her out from the closet.

“Ilhan, please..have mercy on me. I beg you.” pleads Maya tearfully. However, Ilhan ignored her pleading and flung her out from their room sending her sprawling onto the laminate wooden floor. And there she saw his ruffian mates was looking at her with evil grin on their wicked sickening faces.

“I’ve spend so much bringing you over to this country, so now I want you to pay every single cent which I’ve have wasted on you.” screamed Ilhan as he left her with his ruffian mates. Maya held on to Ilhan’s leg begging him not to leave her alone with these people, however Ilhan without any sense of compassion and mercy kick her hard against the wall before he walks out from their home.

“Ilhan!” screamed Maya with tears of fear and sorrow flowing out from her panic stricken eyes as those ruffians begins to terrorize her, stripping away her dignity and pride. Suddenly she saw Aden among the midst of Ilhan’s hooligans mates, as he held out his hands pulling her away from being cruelly brutalized by them. As she held out her arms towards Aden’s, suddenly she saw a rough chain was drawn tightly around Aden’s neck….choking him…and slowly killing him. Maya saw it was Ilhan who had cruelly held on to the rough chain pulling it tightly in his hands as Aden fought hard to get himself released from Ilhan’s grip.

“Aden!” cried Maya as she wakes up from her horrifying nightmare which seems to terrorized her each time when she close her eyes and tries to get herself some sleep. She looks around her surrounding and realized that she was laying on the hospital bed all by herself.....accompanied by the dim lighting of the ward. Maya could feel some cold liquid running through her veins and the effect begins to sip into her blood as she slip into conscious and sub-conscious state. And then she saw her left hand was handcuffed by the side rail of her bed. Maya shuts her teary eyes as she knew sooner or later she will definately be deported back to her country. It seems strange as the feeling of numbness which she used to feel...begins to breaks away from her dead soul..making her sense of fear and sorrowfulness...keep coming back to her and haunt her..backtracking way back to her past. Maya begins to cry in silence...as she felt her soul has been trap inside a hollow dark path with no direction on where that path might lead her to. Suddenly, she recalls back her terrible nightmare..seeing Aden being slowly killed by Ilhan. It seems so real to her..and it scares her. "I can't let anything bad happen to Aden and his family...God, please guide me with your Mercy and Lightness....please protect them from any harm and unfortunate hapenings..cause You are the Protector and the Guidaince to all mankind. Amin." prayed Maya clenching her fists as tightly as she could...with her tears fells gently on her face.

The sound of the turning fan begins to makes Nadia lost her focus on reading her case sheets of Maya's and other patients which was already in her waiting list. She looks at her watch and it was almost half past two in the morning, however there were still no sign of Adam and Zaharah from their home and also Aden return from the police station. Nadia quietly place her thick notes on the side table by her bedside and then she looks lovingly towards Aleeya who was sleeping so soundly on her lap as she gently caress Aleeya's baby soft hair. She just can't deny the fact that she had fallen for Aleeya's wit and charmness even during Aleeya's childhood state.....brings in the laughter where ever she goes..just like her father Adam.

Being married to Zaki for almost twenty-two years has certainly change her life in such a different and unexpected manner. She had always swear to herself that she will never ever fall for someone working under the same roof with her cause... she felt that it will be so lame and plain stupid. But something about Zaki which really had drawn her heart close to him...even though how hard she had tried to fight that admiration and silly crushes on him. Zaki, it had always been his way, with his words, his manners, his arrogance and his intensely good looks. And the funny part was, they both were always at loggerheads much to Ana, Zaki's mum worridness...however, the way how they had both deal with their jobs and cases were often admired by the other social-workers cause despite their differences...they both had actually produces such an excellent job while dealing with their cases. Nadia smile on every beautiful amazing memories she had with Zaki. And what amaze Nadia was the way Zaki willingness to share his horrid deeds which he had done towards his family in the past...was the turning point for Nadia's feelings for him to bloom even more..cause throughout her life...she had never actually found any guys who were so honest and willing to talk about their past misdeeds. And another plus point which Nadia had discover about Zaki was in the way how he dotes on towards the kids at the orphanage home...and the kids simply adores him. A different side of Zaki which Nadia finds to be such a blessing moment for her own secret admiration...a feeling which she had kept within herself where Zaki was truly unknown at the beginning of their friendship. Until one day, when Zaki was make to travel to Thailand and in order seeing through the paperworks and cases at the new orphanage home which Ana had succesfully expands her organisation at that remote countryside...was the moment where Nadia realised that she can't be far from Zaki's side....even though she had often tell herself that it was such a silly way to be having such an emotion.

One day, while she was typing her notes when suddenly Ana came into her room with teary eyes. Nadia begins to feel a sense of fear....something might have gone wrong with Zaki's trip to Thailand.

"What's wrong Ana?" asked Nadia as she looks alarmed seeing Ana as she begins to sob tearfully while clenching her fist on her chest as she can't control her sadness and fear any longer.

"Zaki...Nad! Oh..God! I can't believe this is happening to my son." wept Ana. Nadia gets up from her seat and quickly walk towards Ana as she brings her to the couch and usher her to sit with her. Nadia held her arms around Ana...and from that moment Nadia could almost felt there's a huge lump of anxiety in her heart and it pains her more as her heart begins to race fast in her chest. Tears begins to well up in her eyes...but Nadia tries to fight them back..not wanting them to fall.

"What happen?" asked Nadia as she tries to sound as calm as she could.

"The bus which he had board on this morning, has been been held hostage by the guerillas there. Mr Supeng just called me and he told me two of the hostages has been shot." cried Ana as she held her palms covering her tearful face.

Nadia could not believe the words which was just said to her.. the fear of knowing Zaki's life might be at stake in that foreign country could almost makes her scream and however this time she can't fought back her tears as she let them fall on her cheeks.

"The news..maybe we might get some report from the news." utters Nadia as she gots up from the couch and held the television remote control in her hands.

"Nadia, the authority there refused to let the reporters to know about this horrendous situation." exclaimed Ana much to Nadia's despair. They were left with no other choice but to wait for further calls from Supeng to keep them update regarding the tight situation there, Supeng was one of the social worker handling the administration duties at the orphanage centre in Thailand. Ana sank on the couch as she remains speechless as her thoughts were whirling about Zaki's present state at that moment. The sound of the ticking clock on the wooden wall was the only visible sound which could be heard between them...as they both awaits anticipatingly for any news update regarding Zaki's situation and whereabout. Soon, Adam and Zaharah had came by and together, they had their silent prayers ..praying for Zaki's safety. Adam had coaxed his mother to take a nap, however she refused...and this grew some concerned between them. In the end, all of them stay awake as none of them could shut their eyes just to get a glimpes of sleep..as each and every one of them had their thoughts on Zaki. Nadia stood by the window sill....feeling sudder, lost and empty and from that day onwards she knew..she had been in love with him throughout all this while...probably at the very begining of their aquintaince. "Zaki..please come back." prays Nadia from the bottom of her heart.

It was almost sunrise, but there were still no sign of him. Adam had attempted several calls to Supeng however it was all in vail. Suddenly, a truck drove along their front porch of their orphanage centre and it stops there. Everyone, rosed up from their seats and headed towards the truck without any words spoken among them as everyone seems to be engrossed with their silent prayers.The driver of the truck gets out from his vehicle as he helps to open up the lever at the back of his pick up truck. And to their enlightment, they saw Zaki climbs out from the truck looking frail and tired but with a sign of relief and comfort. Ana dashed towards him and embrace him with so much love as the thought of losing her son will just might kills her. Adam came forward and embrace his brother as he help Zaki with his bag pack. Zaharah nods as she looks at Zaki with relief after knowing the torment which he must have been through. Zaki phase around the office and suddenly, he finds there's someone else missing. Zaharah could sense Zaki was looking for Nadia...as she knew Zaki's true feelings for Nadia as he had actually confessed all of that hidden secret admiration for Nadia with her..however he just wanted to wait for the right moment...to let his feelings being make known to Nadia.

"Try the case room..she might be there." exclaimed Zaharah with a smile. Zaki wasted no chances and climb up the stairs which was situated inside their main office as he headed straight towards the room which contain all the case notes of each and every occupant of the home. The room was dimly lit just by the old lamp which was hung at the side of the wall. The small window was slightly open to let in the rays of the morning sun however the bright rays of the sunny morning was not strong enough to brightened up the small room. Zaki steps into the room and phase around the area hoping that Nadia might be sitting by the bay window cause he knew that was her favourite spot. However as he came closer and cranks his necks in between the side walls and the cabinets in order to catch a sight of her by the window...she was not there. Suddenly he heard a small sob that came from behind an old metal cupboard which was place right at the corner of the room. Zaki slowly headed towards the cupboard and suddenly he recalls that was the very first cupboard where Zaki had open and messed up Nadia's case notes making her mad during their first meeting. And there Zaki saw Nadia sitting right at the corner in between the wall and the cupboard as she held her palms covering her tearful face. Zaki came closer towards her and sat right in front of her, as he gently removes her palm from her teary eyes.

"Nad, I'm here..and this time I'm staying for real." utters Zaki as he looks as Nadia's beautiful green eyes.

"Don't ever do this to me again." cried Nadia as she lets Zaki to caress her face, wiping the falling tears of her face. "I love you." utters Nadia meeky however she avoid his dreamy looking eyes as she makes that confession.

"I know.." replies Zaki as he pulls Nadia close to him and gently kisses her lips. Nadia heart quiver but she felt soothe and calm just being in his arms.

Their wedding ceremony took place at the orphanage centre itself upon Nadia's and Zaki's request much to Ana's delightfulness. It was such a simple wedding but it was the most beautiful moment for Nadia which she will keepsake for the rest of her life.

"Nad..I'm so sorry..I hope I'm not intruding." it was Umyrah standing by the doorway calling Nadia almost startle her from her daze.

"It's okay." whispered Nadia as she slowly move her lap away from Aleeya's head and place a small pillow undernerth her head instead. Nadia stood up and walks out from the room as she joins Umyrah who was already waiting for her at the guest room. Along the way towards the room, Nadia saw Zaki too had fallen asleep on the couch. She took a blanket which was place by his side and covers him with it...as she caress his hair and kisses his forehead before she headed straight towards the room together with Umyrah. It was not a surprising sight for her as she saw most of the case notes were flung open on the table and not forgetting her big box of milk by her side. Knowing Angela Umyrah for almost twenty years as Umyrah was her senior...her mentor was such a blessing that she will always be grateful for. She does admits Umyrah was rather a stringent and can be quite persistant when dealing with serious cases..but that's what exactly grooms Nadia to become a pro with her job as well.

"Nadia, I'm sorry if I have been harsh on my words with you just now." exclaimed Umyrah as she tap her pen on the board of the case notes a habit which she had for such along time that Nadia could remembers.

"Hey! No hard feelings okay..I'm cool." replies Nadia with a smile. Umyrah nods and grin. "Thank God, Maya is safe now...it seems the dead foetus inside her which had actually makes her to becomes more agitated, confused and restless almost poisoning her entire body system." continues Nadia with concerned in her tone.

"Yah..but I guess there's more to it. You've got the point here...Aden actually a wake up call to her doomsday." said Umyrah as she show the writings of Nadia's notes which indicate the statement of that account. Nadia remains speechless as she read back through her reports and then she turns solemn.

"I don't feel good about this whole deal. Dragging Aden together with her misfortune..I just felt it will be unfair for Aden's..especially his future." utters Nadia as she close her case notes and had her attention focus of the vase which was place on the dressing table in the room. "Deport her back to her country is the best solution...for her to be away from Aden and our family." continues Nadia as she frowns. She knew she sounds cruel but she was left with no other choice. The worst part of it all, Ilhan has been released and she knew what kind of ruthless person Ilhan is.

"We can always place her into one of our welfare home in that country and furthermore she will be safe there." exclaimed Umyrah. "Are you afraid Nadia?" asked Umyrah curiously as she looks straight into her eyes.

Nadia turns her attention towards Umyrah now after receiving that question from her however she becomes numb as she can't answer to that at that point of time. Umyrah still awaits for Nadia's response as her sight was not deter away from Nadia's unique green eyes. "Ilhan will not let it go..I know. He will come back." replies Nadia shortly. "I'm not afraid for my own self..but for these kids...Aden and Aleeya. He was released just not few hours ago and look at the harm which he had cause upon poor Zhorif...and I'm sure he will come back to harm Aden too." trails Nadia as she held her palms covering her face.

"Nadia..you have seeing too much of these things. I'm sure nothing will goes wrong as long as Ilhan does not know your family where about." replies Umyrah as she tries to reasure Nadia's thoughts.

Suddenly they heard a sound of a vehicle drove up towards their front porch and as Nadia peer through from the window she realised it was Adam's car. Nadia walks out from the guest room and saw Zaki was already up as he stood up to open the front door welcoming Adam and Zaharah in.

"Where's Aleeya?"asked Zaharah the moment she step into the house.

"Mum." cries Aleeya as she walks out from her room and dashed straight into her arms. Zaharah held on to her with all her might and then she looks at her daughter's teary eyes and kisses her forehead. "Dad." utters Aleeya as she had her attention towards Adam and ran into his arms.

"It's okay...baby. You are safe now." cried Adam as he lovingly caress her fringe away from her face.

"Where's Aden?' asked Zaharah as she cranks her neck around the house looking for her son.

"Aden his on his way back home from the police station." replies Zaki as he helps Adam and Zaharah with their luggage.

"Adam, Zaharah take a seat first. Let me makes some tea for both of you." said Nadia as she usher both of them to have a rest after their long trip.

"Thanks Nad." replies Zaharah as she smiles faintly..cause her mind could not rest until she had her eyes set on Aden.

The feeling of nausea and dizziness begins to crept into Aden's mind while he was travelling in the cab. He tries to divert those uncomfortable retching sensation as he tries to stay awake and peer through the window..looking at the thick bushes along the path as the cab drove along the remote and deserted lane. Aden's lungs begins to feel tight and that had begins to bother him as he coughs frantically making the cab driver sounds alarm upon hearing the way Aden was coughing.

"Are you okay sir?" asked the cab driver politely.

"Yah..I should be fine..Thanks buddy." replies Aden shortly as he tries to control his coughing by breathing in deeply. And to Aden's relief..his lung felt much lighter now however the nausea sensation was still bothering him. Aden clenches his right fist tightly as the pain where Ilhan had merciless jab a needle into the vein on his right arm begins to take effect causing some burning and sharp trobbing pain almost all over the part of his right arm. Aden looks at the puntured mark again and the bruise seems to get worst however he tries to ignore the pain and brush off all the negative thoughts from his mind as his main focus now is keeping his family and Maya safe from Ilhan clutches. Suddenly the thought of Zhorif came into his mind. Aden just could not contain his sadness of losing his new found friend in such a tragic manner...and the worst part of it all he felt responsible for his death. Zhorif had always keep on reminding him to stay away from Ilhan but it seems that Aden was left with no other choice as Maya crosses his path several times in such an unexpected and terrifying situation. And he felt that he can't just simply ignored her and not doing anything about it. Aden held back his tears in his eyes when ever he think of his last conversation which he had with Zhorif...a spark of new friendship which bounds to be develop was horribly crush and ended due to Ilhan ruthless deeds. Aden clenches his fist tightly as the thought of Ilhan came into his mind...and Aden swear he will not rest until Ilhan will be brought to justice.

Seeing the sight of the front porch by his uncle's apartment as the cab drove was such a great relief and he felt his heart begins to lightened up from his tiredness and the pain which he had gone through when he knew in the end of it all..he still got a place where he will call his home...his family.

The Bends : Chapter Thirteen

The strong gush of wind blew directly into their kitchen from the opening door of the veranda, making the hanging pots and pans to sway against the motion of the wind. Zaharah walk towards the veranda and look upon the dark skies which seems to be heavily covered by the rain clouds, and any time soon, the sky will give in to the pouring of the torentious rain. The wind starts to blew so much stronger now, as Zaharah saw the trees among the side of the hill was swaying roughly against the wind, despite the hill was visibly lit by the dim lights which has been place along the hill. She quickly enters back into the kitchen and close the door behind her as she looks at the clock which was place on the kitchen cabinet. It was almost eleven at night, however there was still no sign of Adam's car hovering along their front porch. Zaharah lit up her stove and decides to heat up their dinner anyway.

"He was released upon who's idea anyway?" asked Adam furiously as he received the unfortunate news about Ilhan's released from Zaki.

"I'm not to sure about that. All I know, a lawyer came with some legal forms for his released. I guess the authority had no other choice but to comply." exclaimed Zaki as he drove Nadia and Umyrah back to his apartment.

"Just keep my children safe...hoping they will be okay." utters Adam as he speed along the drenched road due to the heavy torrent of the night rain.

"Oh! God! I've forgotten, Aden had left heading back towards his rented home as he needs to settle his rent there...and he had brought Aleeya along with him." cried Zaki anxiously.

"What? How could you let them leave?" asked Adam in between anger and shocked.

"I've only received the news regarding Ilhan's realeased only after Aden and Aleeya had left my apartment." utters Zaki as he sounds worried and fear run through his thoughts as he could feel his heart was beginning to race fast against his chest....a sense fear something terrible trials might befall his son and his niece. Nadia begins to feel uneasy and nervous about this whole situation and she prays hard hoping that Aden and Aleeya will be safe too. Umyrah tries to stay focus on her notes on Maya's case however a tinge of concerned begins to sip into her thoughts. Cause from the case notes which she had assess on Maya, Umyrah could figure out that Ilhan was a man who needs to take control in everything....and no one should ever go against his will. Seeing the weaklings to suffer will only makes him felt superior about himself. Umyrah knew it won't be easy for her and Nadia to handle Maya's case, however she is hopeful as she had seeing and tackle this kind of horrifying tragic cases for almost three decades. And she has full-pledge in her mind that, she will never rest until Maya will be given a new life...a new chance of hope.

"I shall call my kids now. If that's the case, then me and Zaharah shall come over to your place by tonight." exclaimed Adam before he hungs up. And then Adam decides to call Zaharah however breaking this news to Zaharah is simply agonizing moment for him cause he knew how much her children meant to her....they are her life..her spirit. Adam clenched hard on his stering as he drove while he dials up his home number.

"Hello, Zaharah..pack our stuff. We shall leave for Zaki's apartment by tonight." utters Adam.

"Why the rush? Is something wrong?" asked Zaharah as she tries to sound as calm as she could.

"I shall tell you on my our way to Zaki's place alright." replies Adam. "I'm approaching home soon...so just get ready." said Adam as he hungs up and calls for Aden. He waited for few moment however there seems to be no respond. Adam tries again for several time but it was in vain. Adam could almost feel his heart was beginning to palpate, cause it is so unlikely Aden not answering his call. Next he frantically dials Aleeya's number and prays hard at least one of his kids will just answer.

"Dad!" cries Aleeya who was already in tears as she sat trembling on the couch all by herself.

"Aleeya, baby are you okay?" asked Adam as he felt alarmed knowing that his beloved daughter was in such a tearful state right now.

"Aden! Dad, they took Aden. I don't know who those people are..but I saw them .." cries Aleeya as she choke with her words in between her sob.

"Aleeya, where are you?" asked Adam as he drove in front the garden of his home and he saw Zaharah was already anxiously waiting for him. The moment Adam stop his vehicle, he usher Zaharah to get in.

"I'm at uncle's apartment...Dad I'm scared what if they do something terrible to Aden?" utters Aleeya as she trembles with her words.

"Stay calm, wait until your uncle gets back home. Me and mummy is coming over right away. Have you call the cops?" asked Adam as fear runs into his thoughts...cause he knew Ilhan had gotten his son.

"Yah..I did on my way back to uncle's home." replies Aleeya as she wipe her falling tears on her cheeks.

"Okay, stay calm alright..we will be there soon." said Adam as he tries to soothe his daughter's fear's away before he hungs up.

"Adam, what's wrong?" asked Zaharah as she looks worried upon seeing that fear look on Adam's face. Adam knew it will be a heartbreaking moment for him to tell Zaharah about this whole horrific incident but he left with no other choice. Zaharah tears well up in her eyes after receiving those details from Adam as she rub her hands across her chest and cried silently.

"There's no sign of Aden's bike!" exclaimed Zaki worriedly as he enters his car into his front porch. After stopping his vehicle, they step out of it and rushed towards the front door. Nadia notice, not a single light was lit on. Zaki rang the bell and called out for them. Aleeya who was still in tears as she pulls her sheets close to her body was not aware of the sound of the ringing doorbell. Zaki took his house keys from his side pocket and begins to unlock his front door. The moment they enter their home, Nadia turns on the light and they were shocked as they saw Aleeya all alone crying tearfully to herself.

"Aleeya, oh God!" cried Nadia while she came closer towards Aleeya and embrace her as she tries to calm her fear down.

"Aden...they took him."cries Aleeya as she can't get the scene off from her mind. Nadia heart felt numb and almost froze as the thought of Ilhan darkened soul run through her head.

Zaki sat by Aleeya's side. "Aleeya look at me. Nothing will happen to Aden. I'm sure about that okay." utters Zaki as he tries to console his own emotion as it will be heartbreaking knowing something terrible might befall his only son. "Do the cops know?" asked Zaki again as he holds and caress Aleeya's tearful face. Aleeya nodded much to Zaki's relief. "Alright, now we shall wait for the cops to call us...cause there's nothing much we can do if we were to rushed to that scene which you had last saw Aden being hurt. I've tried to call Aden several times but it was useless."

Umyrah excused herself as she needs to carry on with her report on Maya and Nadia let her used the guest room so that she will feel more comfortable to do her task there. Zaki went towards the kitchen and prepares some hot tea while Nadia sat by Aleeya's side when suddenly Aleeya's mobile rang. Aleeya stood up as she get her phone from her side pocket and she saw it was Aden's number.

"Aden, where are you?" asked Aleeya in between sob. Zaki brings in the tea and place them on the coffee table. He had his eyes focus on Aleeya's every word. Nadia seems to know the fear and anxiety which Zaki must have felt about his son.

“Aleeya, I’m at the police station now. How about you? Where are you?” asked Aden anxiously.

“I’m already at our uncle’s apartment.” replied Aleeya as tears fall on her cheeks while she held on to her mobile phone as close to her ears as she could.

“Praise to God, you are safe too.” utters Aden with a sigh of relief cause that what matters to him the most.

“You hang on there, I’m sure uncle Zaki don’t mind bringing you back home.” utters Aleeya as she looks at Zaki who nods his head as he agrees with Aleeya’s words.

“It’s okay Aleeya. I’ve already book for a cab. So just wait for me to arrive alright.” said Aden with a smile, however as he looks at the puntured mark of the needle on the vein of his right arm which had cause some bruises, he becomes worried and sense some fear in his thoughts. His mind kept on pondering about that cold stuff which Ilhan had merciless jab into his vein. “Could it be drugs?” thought Aden to himself. And then he shakes his head as he decides to brush off all that negative thoughts which had begins to sip in bit by bit into his soul.

“Alright Aden, we all shall wait for you. By the way our parent are on their way to uncle’s home.” cried Aleeya as she stood up and walk towards the window while she gaze up towards the cloudless night which seems to have pour down it’s blessed rain upon the vast land. The strong gushed wind has been subdue and was replace by the gentle breeze instead…..blowing it’s soothing miraculous hush wind calming Aleeya’s fear and anxiety as she awaits for her parents and Aden’s arrival.

“Okay then. Aleeya I’ve got to go now alright as the cops needs to take down few more statements from me.” utters Aden as he hung up and followed one of the cop there towards their desk and finalized his report before he headed towards the cab which had already waited for him outside the police station to bring him back home.

The moment Nazril step out from the van upon reaching Dante’s their leader of all the underworld in that state, he rushed towards one of the bushes there and started to retch and puke.

“Hey! If you need the restroom, there’s one right at the corner of the garden over there.” exclaimed Yazid as he felt annoyed with Nazril being such a nuisance. Nazril headed towards the restroom. As he enters the restroom, he slammed shut the door behind him and crept slowly towards the sink. And then he turn on the tap full blast and begins scoping the flowing water from the tap and splashed them hard onto his face as he tries to fight back the tears which has been welling up in his eyes…..the frantic look on Zhorif face begins to haunt him whenever he shut his eyes…and it’s killing him. He look at his trembling hands and clenched his fists….suddenly he hit them against the laminate wall as he tries as best as \he could to control his emotion.

“This is what I have choose, so this is the pain consequences which I need to dealt.” thought Nazril to himself as he looks at his reflection on the mirror which was hung just above the sink. He looks at his grayish blue eyes intensely staring back hard at him from the mirror and all he could see is guilt and sin. Suddenly, the restroom door swung open. Nazril turns his attention towards the opening door and he saw Ilhan was standing by the door staring hard at him with a smirk on his face. And then he came in slowly walking towards him.

“This is nothing, compare to the task which I need to accomplished before I was accepted to be one of Dante’s man.” utters Ilhan as he looks at the knife which he had apparently being holding it in his hand. Nazril remains silence as he let Ilhan finish up his sentences. “With this, I had decapitated a young girl…and you want to know why?” asked Ilhan looking straight into Nazril dark set of eyes. “Because her father was a rat….!” continues Ilhan as a wicked smile broke on his face.

“Without any feelings of compassion and guilt?” asked Nazril sarcastically.
Ilhan laughed upon receiving that question from Nazril. “Compassion and guilt…huh! Those words has left me for such a long time.” utters Ilhan with pride. “This is just the starting point…cause once you get yourself involved in this kind of deep shit…there’s no turning back.” utters Ilhan again as he looks intensely towards Nazril dark set of eyes before he left. Nazril turn back towards the mirror and look back at his own reflection and all he could see now is darkness and intensity begins to sip in, penetrating into his heart and soul.

The Bends : Chapter Twelve

He stared hard towards the dripping liquid from the saline bottle, with the drip line and cannula needle being still inserted into the veins on his right hand. The afternoon rays begins to dim out giving it's way to the evening warm light instead. Being unconsciuos for almost a week now had definately taken a great toll of his energy and his mind. Clenching his left fist which has been handcuffed by the side of the rail of his bed. While his right hand was still holding on to the crumple paper which he had received few days back from a social worker....a paper which he needs to sign for the declaration to divorce Maya. All the charges has been against him.....attempted murder, accommodate an illegal imgrant, illegal activities and rape. Ilhan crush the crumpled paper and his fist tremble in anger and hatred. Knowing that Maya had eventually been taken away from him...is like a spear piece directly into his heart and his soul. All this time Maya has always been submissive to him....but apparently Aden had change all that...Maya had dares to go against him. Aden had definately crosses his line....and by signing that divorce document....he felt his pride and dignity has been smeared and burn. Tears of anger begins to well up in his eyes.

Just then, someone had enters his ward and he knew it was the cop which had been keeping a watchfull eye on him. However he was surprised cause there was another person followed behind that cop and he knew him pretty well. The cop seems to be reluctant to uncuffed him but the cop was left with no other choice. After Ilhan's left hand was realeased, the cop was told to leave him and the other man alone in the ward.

"Dante, must have sent you here." exclaimed Ilhan as he had his attention towards him.

"Here. I hope this suits you." exclaimed the man as he threw a paper bag on his bag which contain some clothing. "After you are done, meet me in my car." instructed the man as he left Ilhan with a nurse which just came in to unplugg his drip line.

Ilhan hold on to his stab wound which has been stitched up as the pain could still be felt despite all the strong painkillers which he had took. He saw that man in his car waiting for him, and without hesitation he walk towards it. After entering the car, the man hand him a cigarrete and light it up with a lighter as Ilhan begins to inhale it with full of satisfaction on his face.

"He must need something from me, or else why would Dante sent a lawyer like you to help me out with this mess." utters Ilhan as he took another long stretch of puff of his cigarrete.

"He wants to see you right away. There's another task for you which you need to accomplishe in order for you to make up of the mess which you had created yourself." utters the man. Ilhan remains silence as he stared intensely towards the shops along the road where their vehicle was passing by.

The car drove on until it came upon a big mansion which seems to be situated right at the far end of the town. After the car had parked by the front porch on the mansion, they step out of the vehicle. Ilhan followed the lawyer as he walk pass through the garden and there he saw Dante was sitting by the pool on his deck chair with his man and Ilhan's ruffian mates by his side.

"He's here." said the lawyer shortly.

"Ilhan, so good to see you. After knowing that you were arrested for some kind of stupid childish act, I simply can't shallow hearing all that. Since, you are the best man that I have ever take in, therefore to loose you for such case will be a waste of talent like you." cried Dante as he stood up and tapped Ilhan on his cheek.

"I heard there's a new task which you need me to carry out?" asked Ilhan coldly.

Dante, laugh haughtily after hearing that question from Ilhan but then seddenly he stop abruptly. "This job simple. I have found a new fry among this place and from what I heard....he's good." Ilhan stared directly into Dante's red fiery eyes. "Your mission, test this market...and then tell me about this whole deal." continues Dante as he instruct his man to bring out the new man which he had found. Ilhan watched him as he came closer towards them with doubtfulness in his thoughts.

"He's too young." exclaimed Ilhan as he stared intensely towards him however he was surprised cause that young fellow does'nt seems to feel intimidated by Ilhan's sharp eyes.

"Your name?" asked Ilhan shortly.

"Nazril." he replied. Ilhan nodded his head and a cunning grin broke on his face.

"Alright, you can come with me....cause I have exactly an important task for you ." said Ilhan with an evil smile.

"I'm ready." replied Nazril.

After some brief conversation which he had with Dante and his men soon Ilhan left bringing Nazril and his man along with him. They all hopped into a van and under Ilhan's instruction...he told the driver to drove them back to his home.

It has been almost two hours, however Maya was still unconscious due to the heavy sedation which was injected into her. All of them were relieved knowing that Maya had eventually survived the painful ordeal..however all she needed was an ample rest and more dose of antibiotics to prevent any infection that just might spread into her. Suddenly, Aden mobile begins to ring and he saw it was Zhorif's number.

"Hello." answered Aden.

"Hello! Where have you been? Now it' s almost evening and I have been waiting for you." cries Zhorif.

"I will be there soon...maybe abit later by tonight. I know it's about the rent." replies Aden with a grin.

"Yah, how smart of you to figure that out." said Zhorif. " Alright, I shall wait and by the way, I've ordered some takeaway food for us so that we can have dinner together."

"Zhorif, at times you sounds...how do I need to put it...! You sound just so gayish!" exclaimed Aden with a giggle.

"Oh! Shut up! Don't get carried away..even if I'm a gay, which fortunately I'm not...I will never fall for an ugly face like you." replies Zhorif with a grin.

"Yah! I know...alright mate, see you later. Anyway do pack extra food cause my sister is coming along." said Aden as he swipe his fringe off his brow.

"That pretty babe. Wow!" exclaimed Zhorif.

"Dream on!" replies Aden before he hungs up as he shakes his head with a smile. Eventhough, he only knew Zhorif in just a short period of time, but he was amazed that Zhorif was easily to get along with. Aden knew, Zhorif came from a well to do family, however he was always humble about his background.

"Aden, if you really need to go...just go ahead alright. Maya is safe now so you don't have to worry about anything." said Zaki as he pat Aden on his shoulder. "Anyway your parents will be coming tomorrow morning...so I guess it is the best time for you to settle your rent by today." Aden nodded as he agrees with his uncle's decision and left in a cab towards his uncle department.

While flicking his cigaratte ash onto the elevator floor, Ilhan awaits anticipatingly for the door to open which will lead him and his man towards his home. And then he had his eyes focus towards Nazril who seems to look calm however, Ilhan could sense some darkness in this new men..and he was pleased. Next he begins to scan towards Nazril's excuisite tattoo which seems to be prominent on his right arm....and Ilhan knew that tattoo must be on him for quite sometimes. As the elevator door opens it's door, Ilhan being the ring leader of his tribe, walk out of it followed by his tribe man. Ilhan stop abruptly by the front of his door....suddenly he change his mind and headed towards the three doors away from them...it was Zhorif's home.

Aleeya, was smiling to herself after she had a wonderful conversation with her mum and her dad. Her heart swell with hopefullness and love for her parents as she had decides to try and change her harsh attitude and be more comprimising towards her parents needs and advised. It seems that Maya's plight had eventually open up her mind to see things in a different perspective point of view. Suddenly, she heard a car was drove infront of the porch..and she peeped through the window blinds realised it was Aden as he steps out from the cab. Aleeya dashed towards the door as she was desperately wanting to know about Maya's condition.

"Aden, how is she?" asked Aleeya with concerned on her face.

"Praised to God. She's doing fine. So still want to come along with me to my rented home?" asked Aden as he grab his helmet with a content smile on his face as he felt great sense of relief knowing that Maya physical needs will be well taken care of at the hospital. However he knew, that was just the begining cause the main concerned now is her emotional state.

"Yah! But wait let me change into something more comfy." cried Aleeya as she rushed towards her aunty's room carrying her bag pack along with her.

"Do hurry up...and please dress appropriately." exclaimed Aden as he steps out from the door and waited for Aleeya by his black motorbike.

Aleeya, put on her jeans with a white singlet as she rushed out to join Aden grabbing her white with pastel pink helmet along her way out. Aden shakes his head with a smile. Aleeya securely lock the front door and jump on the bike with Aden.

Ilhan took his last drag of his cigarette before he knocks gently on Zhorif's door. Zhorif was at his laptop when suddenly he heard the soft rapping on his door. Thinking that it could have been Aden, he stood up from his couch and walk towards the door.

"Have you forgotten your keys again?" asked Zhorif but what a shocked he had when it was Ilhan and his ruffian mates was standing by his door step.

"Who need keys when I've got you!" exclaimed Zhorif as he pushed Zhorif from his side and enters into his home.

"Hey man! We are cool okay! If you are looking for something or someone..it is not here." replies Zhorif as panics begins to drew in his spine.

"Where is his room?" asked Ilhan. "Tell me..where is his room?" yelled Ilhan as he instruct his men to hold on to Zhorif and pin him against the wall.

"Nothing much you can find there." exclaimed Zhorif nervously. "Come on Ilhan..just forget about this whole deal alright...thay are not worth it." pleads Zhorif.

Ilhan took his knife and bring it close towards Zhorif's face. "You're cute...do you know that? And so is your fiancee? Getting married soon I belief?" asked Ilhan with sarcasm in his tone as he look at Zhorif's ring on his finger.

"Just leave her alone." yelled Zhorif.

"Nazril, you come with me." instruct Ilhan as they both begins to ran sacked Zhorif's home and then they both came upon Aden's room. Ilhan had an evil grin on his face as they enters into Aden's well-kept room. Nazril begins to rummage through Aden's closet, however all that he could find was his clothing and some of his certificate. Ilhan then notice some photos which was pasted against the wall which was situated by the side of the window. He walk slowly towards it and saw some of Aden's works....and then he smirk. Suddenly, his eye caught attention of a photo of a young girl. He tore the photo off from the wall and stared hard towards it. Nazril was about to take a peep of it, however Ilhan give him a stare of warning to back off. Nazril comply and leaves the room leaving Ilhan all by himself.

"This shall be a fair game." exclaimed Ilhan with a smirk. And then he walks out towards the room and faces Zhorif who has been cruelly beaten up by his men.

"Look! What have I found?" cried Ilhan as he tap that photo on Zhorif's battered face and suddenly Zhorif realised it must be Aleeya's picture.

"Ilhan just leave them alone...please don't do this..they don't know anything." pleads Zhorif again.

"You are a fool!" yelled Ilhan. And then he drew out his knife again and cause a deep laceration cut on his face making Zhorif screamed in pain. "I know how to make him come to you...seeing your dead body!" cried Ilhan without mercy.

"Nazril! So you want to work with Dante? This is your chance." utters Ilhan as he instruct his men to drag Zhorif towards the roof top. Zhorif struggle as he tries to get himself off from their grip however he was not strong enough and futhermore after the terrible beatings which he received had definately drain his strenght away. Upon reaching the rooftop, Ilhan told his men to bring Zhorif towards the edge.

"Nazril, you should know what to do now." exclaimed Ilhan as he looks intensely towards him. Nazril begins to hesitate and Ilhan soon begins to realised his hesitation.

"Changing your mind now?" asked Ilhan sarcastically. "If you fail..you are out!" continues Ilhan. Nazril looks at Zhorif pleading features and this had really makes his heart felt more anxious about this whole thing. "Don't fail me Nazril, cause you have the potential to be something useful." yelled Ilhan as he challenge him with this horrifying task. Without mercy, Nazril push Zhorif of the building sending him falling fast straight towards the ground..with a deafening scream and a loud bang. Nazril shut his teary eyes and clenches both of his fists as he can't believe with what he had just did. "You are the man." exclamied Ilhan pleased. "Yazid..bring him back to Dante..and tell him..his in. I need to settle some unfinished business here." said Ilhan calmly without the feeling of any sense of guilt or sin. Yazid complies with Ilhan instruction and brings Nazril who was still feeling distraught after the whole incident towards the stairs. "The rest of you come with me...I'm sure Aden will be coming today, and what a fun night he will had." utters Ilhan as he smile with satisfaction and cruelty on his face.

The night sky has begins to sets in as Aden and Aleeya has finally arrived at the apartment which Aden had rented with Zhorif. After parking his bike by the side walk of a cafe house there, they both begins to walk towards the building however they were surprised with the crowd which had gather's around that building and the strange thing was there seems to be so many cops hanging around that area. Aden pull his sister with him as thy both joins in the crowd and what s shocked they both had when they saw a dead body which was already been place in the big black bag sprawled against the sidewalk.

"Who could it be?" asked Aden curiously.

"It's Zhorif..poor chap. He commited suicide after he had fails to graduate and cause shame to his family." replies one of the passer by there.

Aden could not believe with what he had just heard. "No! It can't be....we had a conversation few hours ago..and he sounds so chirpy." utters Aden with sadness in his voice. Aleeya hold on to his arm as she tries to console him. Suddenly, his eyes caught Ilhan's in the midst of the crowd and he knew these going to be trouble as he can't believe after all the terrible offence which he had did, however he was released. Without hesitaion, Aden pulls his sister's hand and bring her towards his bike, unfortunately he saw Ilhan's man was hovering around his bike.

"What's going on?' asked Aleeya frantically as she saw the fear look on Aden's face. Aden saw a cab passing by them and he quickly drew his hands to halt for it. Aden swiftly open the cab door and pushed Aleeya into the cab, however as he was about to enter the cab, he felt that his body was roughly pull out.

"Sir, please drive away quick. Bring my sister back home safely." yelled Aden as he kick the cab door closed while he's been drag along the rough lane.

"Aden!" screamed Aleeya as she saw her brother was brutally beaten up by some ruffian. Aleeya begs the cab to stop but he just continue to speed off. Aleeya cries as she fear for her brother's safety. She took out her mobile to call the cops and told them about the whole situation. She felt her heart beat was palpating fast as she begins to feel lost and confused. In the end she had no other choice but to let the cab driver to bring her back home towards her uncle's department as she prays hard hoping that Aden will be safe.

Aden knew his fate will be in their hands..but he don't care as long as his sister is safe..that's all matters to him now. Ilhan's man grip Aden's arm as he struggle within them.

"You are a coward. Fight me one to one if you are man enough." yelled Aden.

Ilhan laughed haughtly as he came closer towards Aden. "I'm going to make your life a living hell." exclaimed Ilhan as he told his ruffian mates to firmly hold on to Aden's right arm while he binds it using a long strip of clothe around it. Aden struggles even more when he saw Ilhan had held out a syringe with a needle attached to it ....and to Aden's horror...the syringe seems to be fill with some kind of liquid . As he stares hard towards Aden, he pushed the sharp needle into Aden's vein causing Aden to shut his eyes as the pain was agonising while the cold liquid was jab into his arm. And then suddenly, Aden felt his head was getting heavy and so was his breathing.

"This shall teach you a lesson..for taking my wife away from me." yelled Ilhan as he and his ruffian mates left Aden fall unconscius along the pathman in the dark.

The Bends : Chapter Eleven

The afternoon sunny rays begins to glare it brazen light throughout the living room making the room feels kind of warm and humid. Aleeya begins to feel restless due to the humidity as she place her sketch book and her pencil on the coffee table and sank her back by the couch. She looks at Aden who seems to be still so engrossed with his laptop reading through his mail while uploading some of the photos which he had taken few days ago. A soft music could be heard from his mini notebook...must be some source of inspiration for him thought Aleeya to herself with a smile. Suddenly her mind begins to linger on Thaqif and then she begins to wonder about the conversation which she had with him recently. It seems that Thaqif was into something new but she begins to feel some doubts..about this whole deal. Why was Thaqif decides not to share with her about his new found passion? At the beginning, she was opened towards Thaqif idea of being secretive with her as long as what he had planned for himself is something that will benefits his future but now this sudden curiosity and doubtfulness begins to play around in her thoughts. Aleeya decides to call Thaqif however she had make up her mind that she will try not to probe on that issue unless if Thaqif himself decides to spell it out to her. She grab her bag pack which was place beside the couch and begins to dug her hands into every pocket of her bag pack for her phone however it was not there. Aden was still focusing reading through his mail jotting down some notes in his scrap notebook suddenly when he notice Aleeya seems to be busy searching for something. Aden knew it has always been this way ever since they were both still kids..it seems Aleeya bounds to misplace her stuffs and it was always he who will eventually help in searching for her missing items.

"Looking for something?" asked Aden as he looks away from his laptop and had his sight towards Aleeya instead who was still busy rummaging through her bag pack.

"Yah! My mobile phone. Have you seen it?" replies Aleeya as she scratched her head and push her long fringe away from her face.

"I think I saw it on that side table by Maya's bed." utters Aden while clicking his mouse away.

"Alright! I shall check it out." said Aleeya as she stood and crept in slowly towards Maya's room, trying not to wake her up cause it will be another panicking phase of experience which Aleeya had never dealt and face before. Aleeya quickly took her phone and decides to tip-toe back towards the living room when suddenly she heard Maya was moaning away.

"Reena! Reena is that you?" cried Maya as she looks frantically towards Aleeya's back. "Reena come back. Please don't go." pleads Maya.

"Excuse me?" asked Aleeya as she had no choice but to turn her back and face Maya's distraught stare.

"Reena, please come closer. Finally you are here. I thought you were dead...they told me that you are dead." utters Maya as she trembles with her words. Aleeya came closer towards Maya and stood by her bedside not knowing how to react towards Maya's words...apparently Maya was seems so lost and confused with her own thoughts..and it was heartbreaking.

"Aleeya, what did you do?" whispered Aden as he came in and stood beside Aleeya as he had his attention towards Maya.

"Nothing." replies Aleeya in doubt with her own answer.

"They are taking Reena away from me. You've got to save her. Please I can't bear to know that she is suffering like me too." cried Maya as she begins to struggle in between her sheets and tugging her hands which was tightly secured with the restrainers.

Aden came closer towards Maya, feeling lost. He had never expected Maya's condition to become like this."Maya, we are here to help you fight through this."

"I've been away far too long !" exclaimed Maya as she looks intensely towards them.

"Does she know who she was talking too?" whispered Aleeya towards Aden as she looks emphatically towards Maya's innocent face.

Aden shakes his head in dismay."I don't know Aleeya. I've came into her worst point state of her life...if only I could retrack back my time..and rescue her even before she needs to go through all this ordeal..things will not be so bad for her afterall."

"Aden, you have done all that you can. We are all here with you alright." utter Aleeya as she gave her statement of encouragement towards Aden's noble act. Aden looks at his sister and smile faintly. Aden knew he must not felt discouraged on Maya's worst condition state right now...in the beginning of it all he was the one who had eventually rescue her from her tragic life therefore no matter whatever the outcome turns out to be..he must remain persevere and help her get through this ...to give her am exalted life and future.

"But one thing for sure that I'm particulary curious about Maya....that name Reena which she had mention just now..it's kind of chilling." said Aleeya as she frowns and slit her eyes making them look small and intense.

"I was wondering about that too. Hopefully the doctor which aunty Nadia had promised to help her with Maya's case will be able to ease some of the pain and trauma which Maya is going through right now." utter Aden as he stares at the drip line which help to maintain Maya's fluids and electrolytes.

"Yah...me too." utters Aleeya. "Come on Aden, let's leave her for a while. I'm afraid our presence just might aggravate her mind further." Aden agrees and they both went back to the living room.

Aleeya went and sat back on the couch as she begins dial Thaqif number as she stares at the sketch of the lake and reminisce back on that wonderful evening which she had briefly spend with Thaqif by that lake. However she was caught by surprised as it seems Thaqif's mobile phone was off line. Aleeya looks at the clock which was hung at the living room just above the mantle place, and it shows it was only two in the afternoon. "Probably he must be still at the clinic with his mum." thought Aleeya to herself as she place her phone beside her on the couch.

Aden notice the solemn look on Aleeya's face. "Hey! What's wrong?" he asked still looking straight into her eyes.

Aleeya tries to avoid his stare while she grabs her pencil and flip her sketch book on a fresh page as she decides to work on another new sketch. Aden still had his eyes focus on her, however he felt that he should not probe too much or else Aleeya might just get upset...cause he knew at times Aleeya tends to keep her thoughts to herself and she just need time before she can open up her feelings and let it all go. Aleeya was quick with her sketching as the image which she had blueprinted in her mind was amazingly display on her mini sketchbook. Aden cranks his neck towards Aleeya's work out of his curiosity as his mind was pondering on Aleeya's new drawing. And he was amazed by the image which Aleeya had projected out on her sketch book..however that place seems to be unknown to him. It still had that vast lake which Aleeya had drew earlier but this sketch it seems that the lake was situated at the other side of the hill....with running bushes and sandy but rocky path all along the side of the lake. And then Aden notice two image of a young girl which looks like Aleeya as that what Aden had presume....and the other one, it looks like a young man. Aden begins to frown and he felt that he can't contain his doubts anymore. However he felt that, he needs some technique asking his sister about this before he should jump to any conclusion and upset her.

"I've never seen that place before. It's amazingly beautiful." Utter Aden with a smile and the truth is ...that he simply felt enlightened upon seeing that breathtaking images. "May be someday you could bring me over to that place." continues Aden again.

Aleeya smile as she heard those remarks from Aden while she continues with her sketching. After in a while, she place her pencil back down on the coffee table, together with her sketch book as she ties up her hair in a bun. "Aden, how do you feel about Maya?"

Aden was taken aback by the question which Aleeya had ask him. "Well, I feel responsible for her well-being, after knowing all about her tragic life that she has been gone through. Why do you asked?" asked Aden while looking at her.

"After knowing that person, and as you begins to build in a trust to that person, would you keep certain things about yourself just within yourself, or would you just let it go and tell it to him or her....and this thing got something to do with your future?" asked Aleeya as she stare towards her mobile phone which was by her side.

"Well, it depends on how long have you known that person...cause for my point of view certain things are best to be kept as a secret....even if it's concerned about my future." replies Aden. "Unless, I feel comfortable with that person and that person can definately be trusted so there's no harm telling your secret to that lucky person. Have you known someone recently that has always makes you feel in doubt?" asked Aden. Aleeya looks up towards her brother but she remains speechless. Aden still awaits anticipatingly for his sister's answer to his question.

"I've known this person not too long ago....I felt so much gratitude towards him after he had safe my life." said Aleeya and then again she move her sight towards her mobile phone.

"Thaqif..am I right?" asked Aden as he finally could recalls in his mind about the incident which almost had endangered Aleeya's life. Aleeya nodded but then suddenly she remains silence as she hungs her head low and stare at her own feet.

"But there's something about him, which makes me feel kind of doubtful towards him." exclaimed Aleeya.

"Are you serious with this guy?' asked Aden with concerned in his tone. "Cause from my point of view, and as your big bro, I think you are far too young to get yourself involved with anyone at this moment. This is the best time, when you should stay focus on your studies and plan about your future ahead."

"We are just friends...and I hope we will stay that way." replies Aleeya shortly.

However, Aden seems to sense that was not the truth, but he understands maybe Aleeya was afraid to spill out the truth about her relationship with Thaqif as this could cause another drift between him and his sister.

"Aleeya, it's okay to have some sense of likeness, admiration a crush if you want me to put it that way." exclaimed Aden while he shuts down his mini notebook and place it by his side. Aleeya was caught in by surprised with Aden's remarks as she looks at him with her doe eyes. "Just don't get to deeply attached to him...cause I just don't want you to get hurt." continues Aden with concerned in his voice.

Aleeya nodded and smile, as she never thought that Aden had eventually could understand her thoughts and needs...and the most importantly..he cares.

“Probably later this evening, I might be off to the town area and clear some stuffs out from my rented home there. I’m sure my room mate will be unpleased with me, after all that had happen.” Said Aden, placing his camera on the coffee table as he get hook up by Aleeya’s next sketch with amazement.

“Can I come with you? Please?” pleads Aleeya, as she sat on the couch and stare meekly towards Aden.

“I don’t think that’s a good idea. Maybe you should stay and help aunty Nadia around.” Replies Aden.

“Oh! Come on. I’ve never been to that town area before..please take me along with you.” Pleads Aleeya again.

“I’m not so sure about that..cause that place is kind of dingy and it is unsafe for a young girl like you to be hanging around there.” Utters Aden as he was unsure about bringing his sister along with him.

“I won’t be any trouble..I promised you okay.” Cries Aleeya again. Aden looks intensely straight into her doe eyes and shakes his head. Aleeya sank her back on the couch and sulk as she fold her arms across her chest. Aden smile upon seeing his sister child like act while he picks up his mobile and decides to call Zhorif.

It seems like ages until Zhorif finally picks up his call. “Hello! So sorry I was in a middle of something just now.”

“How’s things getting over there?” asked Aden curiously cause it has been almost a week now eversince that horrifying incident.

“You know something? Eversince that sick fellow being arrested... the people staying around this area including me, has been walking with our heads held up high as now…we can breath so much better now..and thanks to you Aden.” Exclaimed Zhorif with content and delightfulness in his voice.

“I’m speechless mate. How about his ruffian mates?” asked Aden as he still feels doubtful about this whole deal.

“They seems to dissapear along with him without any trace.” Replied Zhorif. “So Aden you are welcome back to be my room mate.” Continues Zhorif. “By the way, how’s Maya? Is she with you?” asked Zhorif.

“She’s somewhere safe.” Replied Aden briefly as he felt that it will be the best Maya’s whereabout should not be disclosed. “Anyway, I might be coming over to your place maybe later this evening to settle some things and pay you the rent which I owned.”

“Okay..that’s good!” utter Zhorif. “Well, see you later then.” Continues Zhorif before he hungs up.

“Alright Aleeya, you can come with me..but you have to share my bike okay?” cried Aden as he notice that Aleeya was still sulking and puckering her face away.

“Really? Yeh!” utters Aleeya as she jumps out from her couch excitedly.

Suddenly they both heard a loud scream which came from Maya’s room. Without hesitation, Aden and Aleeya dashed towards her room and the moment they step into it, their heart almost stop palpating as they saw Maya was bleeding profusely and she was in such an agony pain.

“Aden, what must we do now?” asked Aleeya frantically, as she had never had her sight on this kind of manner, throughout her seventeen years of living. Aden felt lost and confused too but he tries to remain calm as he tries not to aggravate and make things more hieratic as it is.

“Quick,called Aunty Nadia and tell her about this whole situation.” cried Aden. Aleeya rushed back towards the living room and grab her mobile phone..diallng for her aunty.

Aden walk towards the closet, and took as many towel as he could find, and then he turns towards Maya bringing the towel with him. Maya looks distraught and panics as the pains begins to sip right through her nerve.

“Aleeya, have you done with the calling..I need your help here?” cried Aden in desperation as he held on to Maya’s cold and clamy hands.

“They are on their way back home.” Said Aleeya as she rushed in, however she becomes confused herself as she did not know what to do seeing all the blood that seems continuously to gush out from Maya.

“Place that whole lot of towel under nearth her quick.” Exclaimed Aden as he elevate Maya’s legs. Aleeya follows as what Aden had instruct her to do and quickly place the towels where Aden had told her, hoping that the blood will not flow as much as it should, or else Maya might go into shocked and worst still, she could collapes. Aden held on to Maya's hand hoping to calm her down as he and Aleeya waited anticipatedly for Zaki's and Nadia's return.

Just then, they heard the sound of a car entering the front porch of Zaki's apartment much to their relief. And soon, Zaki and Nadia enters the room followed by a lady which Aden and Aleeya presume, she must be the doctor and hypothesis which Nadia had told them about.

"Goodness me, we need to bring her to the hospital now." exclaimed the lady.

"Yah! This is serious." utters Nadia as she grab her mobile phone from her purse and decides to call for an ambulance.

"I think the ambulance might be too late..maybe we should bring her to the hospital ourselves." suggested Zaki as he looks emphatically towards Maya.

"How did you assessed her in the first place Nadia, until you had to miss out the point that this young victim could be pregnant?" asked the lady harshly towards Nadia who was already in shocked.

"I'm sorry Umyrah...I must have overlooked." replies Nadia shortly.

"This kind of matter should not be overlooked. You have been in this line for almost twenty over years so I believe this such thing should not have happen." utters the lady again un-pleased.

"She's already apologised so be it..!" snapped Aleeya as she stared hard towards the lady doctor whom Aleeya felt she was too haughty and arrogant.

"Aleeya." exclaimed Aden sternly. "Please forgive my sister for her behaviour."

Zaki get his car ready while Nadia and Aleeya begins to unstrained Maya's hands. Umyrah took her blood pressure equipment and a stethescope from her briefcase and check on Maya's stats. A concerned and intense look could be seeing written on her face.

"This is bad." she exclaimed as she dug her hands into her briefcase and took out a syringe and a liquid adrenaline. "Her heartbeat is falling and so is her blood pressure. Hopefully this stuff could sustain her life...!" utters Umyrah as she jab that strong drug directly into Maya's vein on her right arm and this had brings Maya to fall into sub-concious state.

"You young man, carry her into Zaki's car....we desperately needs to get her to the hospital or her condition will be fatal." said Umyrah as she usher Aden to carry Maya quickly into the car while Zaki was already getting himself ready to drive them towards the hospital nearby.

"Aleeya, is it okay for you to be staying here all by yourself?" asked Nadia when she saw Aleeya was standing against the wall and she looks worried witnessing all this ordeal. Aleeya nodded but she remains speechless and numbed.

"Locked the front door alright.....if there's anything we will call you." utters Nadia again before she went back into the car. Aleeya stood by the doorway until their car was out from her sight. She could not get Maya's desperation look of pain and anguish from her thoughts, even when she tries to shut her eyes as she lay on the couch. Suddenly, tears begins to well up in her eyes, when suddenly her mind begins to shift on towards her parents instead. Aleeya begins to realise that all this time she had always been thinking about her own needs and likings until apparently, some of her negative attitude had eventually breaks their hearts without she realising it. She sat on the couch...as she picks up her mobile and dial the number, which at times she will just ignored upon receiving calls from it. Aleeya wipe her tears which begins to fall gently on her face while she waited for someone to answer her call.

"Hello mum."