Unscathed

Two

Before: Friends.

He moved elegantly to the stairs holding a mug of his favorite tea . He watched as his siblings play football in the backyard , reminiscing the moment he used to play football with Adnan , his elder brother.

Adnan left Nigeria after getting admission into Harvard University.  He took a sip of the hot tea while sitting on the couch.

"Beautiful right?" Their father said taking a sit beside him. He nodded slowly, he really missed playing with his elder brother.

Adnan left Nigeria and he has to finish his studies before coming back. 

He graduated two years back and an offer from the school was made which he gladly accept without thinking of coming back home to Nigeria.

"I spoke to your brother this morning and he said he is coming back this week In Sha Allah . I see the boy finally missed home" the father said chuckling and that made him earn a glare from Khalil.

"Really daddy, After eight good years and you are happy because your favorite son is coming back. he left you for eight good years . I am not surprised sha " He stated.

There is no way he is going to forgive him after all those years that he cut off ties with them. 

"Hey young man, don't talk about him like that. he is your elder brother and he has his reasons for doing so, don't just judge him without a reason"Yapped his father.

Angrily , he left the living to his room, the only place he finds peace and solace. ever since their mother departed the world , his world crumbled but he hold everything in because of the younger ones. 

This is why he hates the weekend , he have go through the pain of listening to their father talking about his favorite son. 

He picked his laptop, stuffing the net and watching endless videos on YouTube. At least nobody is going to annoy him now. 

He adjusted his glasses that was on the brim of his nose. he has stuffing the net for more than an hour and nothing happened to calm him down. 

He picked his Jacket and car keys before leaving the house. he met his father watching news and decided to tell him he is going out before the old one will retaliate on him for leaving the house with telling him. 

"Daddy I am going to the park to find some peace. I will be back before Isha"without waiting for a reply from the father, he exited the living.

His father watched at his retreating figure, if only Khalil had known that this is the only way to get his brother back home , to stop him from putting his self into danger. 

"Yaya k  , are you going out ?" His ten years old sister, Fadila asked blocking the rest from talking to him. "yes baby girl I have to meet with uncle imtiaz " He replied bending to her level. 

Jumping happily she brought a list of things she needed and passed it to him. "these are the things I need Yaya K, I don't know about ya imran and Ya susu "

He shifted his eyes to susu and imran that continued playing with the ball. "the two of you should come here" he yelled. They quickly ran to him "Are you going out Yaya k" Susu asked. "No, I just want to sit in the car and relax" He replied, sarcastically. 

They laughed at his joke before giving him their list . " Hope all you need is here, because I will not go shopping for anyone of you after today" He asked. 

They assured that all they need and he revved his car to life before leaving the house. he slowly drive to the park thinking about his brother . 

He is not going to forget about it easily nor will he forgive him. 

He parked his car at the parking lot before moving to the stall and buying himself milkshake.  He sat on the bench , looking at the people passing by. 

"What are you thinking" Imtiaz asked, scaring him. holding his hands to his chest , he heaved "Man you scared me . when did you arrive."

"A minute ago " Imtiaz replied . 

Khalil nodded sipping his milkshake . He focused on the milkshake he was taking. they all look angry to be gisting . 

" See why are you like this , so moody" Imtiaz asked curious to know about what happened to him.

"Adnan happened " He whispered. 

"What do you mean by that ? what happened to him?" He bombarded him with questions.

"Chill man , nothing happened . He just decided to grace us with his presence after eight years claiming he missed home" Faltered Khalil. 

"Ooh,Okay" and the duo stopped talking for a while. Everyone thinking about his life . " But wait, Why are so angry" Khalil inquired.

" Is it not this girl of a thing , Hajara. She was the one that annoyed the hell out of me . "He answered fiddling with the hem of his shirt.

"I see. the witch as you always call her" Khalil said chuckling. He has been to their house but he didn't get to meet the witch , he only hears about her from Imtiaz . And imtiaz always complained about her.

,"Yes fah. the one and only witch. She is so disrespectful but I don't see her fault . it is baba and mummy's doing, they gave her pass to everything she wants "  He stated.

"What ? Why are you laughing ? did I say anything funny?" he asked. 

"Nothing . I just remembered something funny ,that's why" Khalil replied . " did Yusuf email you? I saw his mail saying  he will be back in two years and he wants me to keep an eye on Her before he gets back " Khalil added. 

"Toh, Allah ya dawo dasu lafiya" imtiaz prayed

"Ameen Ameen , Let's get going . I have things to do at home and I have to help Fadila with her homework. " Khalil informed. 

They left the park talking randomly. "Urgh , I can't believe I will see that spoiled brat again when I reach home"Imtiaz said groaning. 

"You still love her like that"