rebellious

 Ruby is sitting in front of David in the living room. She doesn't have the courage to look at David in the eye and answer back. It felt like something sucked out all the strength from her soul. She couldn't imagine David would behave like that. The 65 years old man got down on his knees and asked her to be his daughter. He meant daughter-in-law but he preferred to say it that way. She doesn't know how to refuse this man, she doesn't know how to refuse the earnest request of this man. His words still ringing in her ears, " When Brian's mom was pregnant with Brian, I hoped for a daughter. I wanted her to be brave, I wanted to have a little princess but the God planned otherwise. Brian was born. He grew up, his reckless life style and miltary career forced me to believe that he might not be able to find a partner for himself. No woman was able to tolerate him more than a week unlike you. You are the only woman that Brian really respects. I can see that why. I don

 - " Can you update me about everything, here?" David asked while taking a sip from the sugarless coffee. - " What do you want to know?" Brian asked. For a strange reason, he can't look at his father. ' Am I being nervous?' Brian wondered. -" David cleared his throat, " First answer me, when did I become a grandfather?" - " You haven't yet. I mean you will be soon if that girl agrees to marry me. I'll be the adopted father. " - " Wait a minute! That's not your baby? That girl is not your wife? Why is she staying at your apartment? It doesn't look like you live there or else you wouldn't have dragged me out from that place." David tried his best to understand the son is sitting right in front of him. It felt like, he didn't know this Brian. -" Parker and Glory is Hafsah's biological parents. They both passed away. Ruby was given the custody of the baby and I want to marry Ruby." Bria

 Brian is calling his dad for the third time today. Nothing emergency, he only wants to clear up his scattered mind. Growing up, his father was the only person who was always by his side and supported him fully. But they don't talk that much. Brian can't even remember when was the last time he spoke to his father. ' Was it six months ago?' Brian wondered. He came out of his thoughts as soon as he heard "hello" from the other side. -" Is that you son?" David asked. -" Yeah dad, it's me......What's up with you?" Brian asked. -" Quite alright. Is everything okay with you? You sound a bit off. " David sounded concerned. - Brian tried to gather his thoughts for a minute. Squeezing the pen in his hand, Brian replied, " I need your help Dad. Can you come over here? I can't tell you much over the phone. But I really need your help." -"Sure! I'll be there in few hours. Hang in there, alright!" David hang

 Ruby is holding the baby and looking right at her. Those dark little eyes are so mesmerizing. Ruby touched those black curly hair that felt like tiny fur balls. She felt like she is holding the most beautiful doll in the world that Allah gave her to play with. She still remembers the doll she had when she was 6 years old, she never let that doll go from her side until her mom threw it away. A sudden phone ring got Ruby out of her thoughts. 'The ringtone sounds familiar, is that my phone? But I left mine in the house. Then who...' Ruby found the phone next to her pillow and picked up the phone while holding the baby in her other hand. It's her mom. -"Mom" Ruby felt her voice is almost breaking. -" Yes, how are you?" Shirin asked. Her voice sounded almost emotionless.  -" I am good, alhamdulillah. How are you guys? How is dad?" Ruby asked while keeping her as calm as possible. -" He is good." Both of them stopped talking as if they los

 If Brian would be the person he was 2 months ago, he wouldn't have hesitated as much as he is doing now. May be it's the change of his religion or the utmost respect toward Ruby that stopped him from fulfilling Ruby's request. 'Most likely she is not thinking clearly.' Brian thought while taking a sip of the coffee in the cafeteria of the hospital. He could imagine the embarrassment that Ruby will face if he gets the clothes for her as she requested. He wanted to help but how. He threw the coffee cup in the trash can and started walking toward the nursery.  " Let me take care of the baby for few hours." Brian requested. Ruby didn't reply, she is still sitting in the chair facing the baby crib. A minute later, Brian repeated his question but still didn't get any answer for it. Brian looked around to find a nurse nearby to check on Ruby, ' May be she is sleeping' he thought. Other than the male nurse in the far corner of the room, no female

 Lying down on the bed, Glory looked at the doctors around her. They are running around and talking to each other in a low voice. No one needs to tell her what's going on with her. She can feel it, every inch of her body can feel what is going to happen. She grabbed the doctor's hand who was standing right next to her, " I have something to say." She tried as loud as she could but her voice sounded like a mumble. The doctor leaned toward her. -" Do you want to say something?" - " My baby!" Glory replied. Trying to catch a bit more of the oxygen in the mask. - " She is alright in the nursery, don't worry!"  - " If something happens to me..."  Glory catched her breath, " I want my friend to take care of my baby. I don't have any other family members who can care for her."  -" Please don't worry about it right now. You will be fine." A smile appeared in Glory's face. All the sudden, she started f