The Young Scholar Episode 20

 Author’s POV
It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change. – Queen Elizabeth II

Picking up from where Episode 19 stopped…

Malik Khan – why were you brought here?

Abdulrasaq – I was accused of a crime I didn’t commit.

Malik Khan – that’s really painful… I pray Allah vindicate you.

Abdulrasaq – Amin… You have a good heart. Tell me why were you brought here?

Malik Khan – unlike you, I am a bad guy and I’m the leader of a cult group “black axe” we went for an operation and it was fatal because one of us betrayed and many lost their lives in the battle. I was caught and jailed that’s how I got here.

Abdulrasaq – Allah has definitely given you another chance to change your ways and I think you need to find out why?

Malik Khan – You think so? I don’t know if Allah would forgive me for my sins. I have assassinated many souls.

Abdulrasaq – Are you a Muslim?

Malik Khan – Yes I am a Muslim

Abdulrasaq – Then know that Allah is the most compassionate and most merciful

Malik Khan – Masha Allah…  I never had anyone to remind me about Allah as a Muslim.

Abdulrasaq – Now you have someone who has reminded you and advised you to find your Lord and Repent to Him.

Malik Khan – Alhamdulilah… I do know a little about Islam but I have been so busy chasing worldly life and remaining a thug. Seeing you pray I felt so ashamed of myself and think back about my life and how I got to this stage.

While they were discussing, a young lady named Aliyah came visiting. She walked in and stood at distances were the lights weren’t reflecting at her.

Aliyah – Malik… So it’s true??.. (crying)

Malik Khan – Aliyah is that you?… How did you find me?

Aliyah – Why did you do this to me? I didn’t see this coming..

Malik Khan – I’m sorry Aliyah, Please Forgive me. I’ll get out from here soon and I’ll change for good, I promise you.

Aliyah – I don’t care anymore Malik,  you’re an assassin, a cultist. You’re even the leader. That’s why your ways are so creepy. You disappoint me.

Malik Khan – My love please don’t say that… I’m really sorry I’ll make things right, I’ll make it up to you.

Aliyah – it’s too late for that.. I came to let you know that you will never see me again.

Malik Khan – please don’t do that… I know you’re carrying my child. I saw your test results. And mostly importantly we love each other so please don’t give up on me.

Aliyah – I’m sorry Malik… My parents won’t accept you and they can’t see me pregnant. Bye Malik (she cried and left)

Khadijah walked in as she was leaving…

Malik Khan – (feeling so broken)… I hope she doesn’t do something silly

Abdulrasaq – Insha Allah

Khadijah – Assalamu alaikum

Abdulrasaq – Wa alaikum salam… Khadijah it’s so good to see you.

Khadijah – (feeling so emotional) how are you?… I hope they didn’t touch you or beat you up?

Abdulrasaq – No dear I’m fine.. I hope you’re fine too?

Khadijah – How can I be fine when you are here? I missed you and I have been having sleepless nights. (She tears)

Abdulrasaq – I’m so sorry…

Khadijah – I brought you food… Take (she stretch the food closer to him)

Abdulrasaq – (he collected it) Thank you… How is your mom, dad and siblings?

Khadijah – They are all fine and my mom extends her greetings..

Abdulrasaq – Okay… I do appreciate!

With so much excitement and confidence in her, Khadijah whispered to Abdulrasaq…

Khadijah – I think I have found a way to get you out of here…

WHAT??? HOW CAN SHE?

To be continued…

Written by Masud Umoru