Different worlds

                                    

                                          
I looked at her in shock first because i knew math lesson made us further apart than Africa and America. This made me wonder how obvious i had been .
                          
"Oh will you stop being silly?! I dont even know this guy." I tried in defence 
                          
She smiled as though she knew a secret i did not "Tell it to the sum you've been trying to murder all morning "
                          
I raised my hands in surrender "ok ok you win. Maybe i was looking at him a bit too much but wallah it was only out of curiosity"
                          
Before she could answer Mr Ibrahim interfered "Is there anything you would like to share girls?" 
                          
We said in unison panic stricken " No!"
                          
"I thought so." He said in a warning tone .Anyway he was a nightmare of a teacher since he chose to teach the tedious subject 
                          
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I was happy the introduction part was over i can now settle and down and catch up.
                          
"We work in pairs in this session, i will team you up with Hassan , Manhar and Zakk . During debates the class is usually two teams , since team Glow has a minus one compared to their opponents team Rapture you're on team Glow. You may take a seat and welcome. " the teacher spoke
                          
"Salam man! Welcome to our group! Am Hassan." Hassan spoke first. I smiled in return 
                          
"Salam, am Zakk ." He seemed the I'll snap your neck if you mess up so i just noded to keep things formal with him 
                          
"Salam bro , am Manhar .Welcome to the group and feel free ." Well he seemed friendly compared to Zakk . I smiled at him too
                          
" Waalekum Salam , am Abas and thank you for your warm welcoming ."
                          
"Wallah am not missing my lunch because some freak made a question like this. There is a special place in hell for people like this." Hassan goaned
                          
We all busted into laughter but Hassan was pink with anger . The poor kid looked starved . I sat with them and in no time we were lost in calculations.
                          
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"Mr.Ibrahim! I got the answer!" I yelled before anyone stole the chance 
                          
"Yes Zahra? "
                          
I proudly walked to the white board and after two minutes i had fully calculated the sum on the board. Mr.Ibrahim skimmed through my work and walked to his table to raise the flag written "Glow" on it . Thats when we lost it the left side of the class all yelled " ALLAHU AKBAR!" 
                          
"Mashallah team glow take the points home ." Came the announcement 
                          
I ran to give Merjem one of my chocking hugs saying under my breath Alhamdulilah like a million times 
                          
"I think we just had math wahyi! How was that even close to being right and we cooked the answer?! Or maybe Allah is trying to tell us we dont suck at math." Merjem exclaimed 
                          
We laughed as we hugged grateful that the Raptures didn't take the day home.
                          
"Thats it for today . Till next lesson Inshallah." With that Mr Ibrahim walked out. 
                          
We started packing our stuff while Merjem told me about how her Chemistry revision went last night .
As we walked out of the class Anwar came running past us .
                          
" Mom won't be home early today so I'll have to hitch a ride with you." He told Merjem. By the look on her face whatever was going to leave her mouth wasn't going to be pretty i could tell.
                          
"Why does Aunty always do this to me ?! We're too old for me to be your nany anymore like subhanallah we're in University next Year !"
                          
He barely looked moved "When your done having a flashback am at the cafeteria . " 
                          
I watched him walk away in horror because i knew i was going to receive the punch ment for him. I slowly turned to look at her . To my surprise she was actually smiling .
                          
"He think his smart? Well am smarter my younger brother Ali always wanted my car for this Semester and am going to give it to him now. Lets see what Aunty Hanifa will do with poor little Anwar now." I did not see that coming. 
                          
" How will you get home then? " I asked worried 
                          
" I will take the bus "
                          
"Subhanallah no! Your a Niqabi Merjem and this is barely a Muslim country. I have a better idea, I will drop and pick you. Besides you only live a street away from me."
                          
We hugged in agreement and went to pray Dhuhur together before parting ways
                          
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"How?! " Zakk asked 
                          
"That did not come naturally! They had some powers. That sum I think even Mr Ibrahim couldnt handle it. Bruh did you guys see the way he looked at the sum as though it was some alien?! " Hassan added still in shock .
                          
"Those sisters found the answer end of story. You guys make it look like the Major Sings of Qiyamah just appeared in our class subhanallah." Manhar tried to end the conversation. 
                          
" I do agree with Manhar , they must have struggled as much as we did its only fair they get credit for their work." I added
                          
Zakk and Hassan did not looked pleased but we rushed to the mosque for Dhuhur. 
                          
I was happy already. Moving from Egypt might have been what i considered the worst decision ever since my whole life was there. Inshaallah kherian my new friends seemed alright and my first class went well. Alhamduliah!
                          
After Dhuhur I had a Halaqah in the mosque in our neighbourhood i had to attend since my dad got select as the new Imam . I always envied his knowledge on the Quran he studied the Quran for 10 years! The best part about his recitation to me is when he reads in different dialects.I felt like i was falling in love with the Quran all over again - i might sound abit over the edge but dont mind me.
                          
I could hear my mother humming to some Nasheed playing as she walked from one side of the kitchen to the other trying to put together a meal for three. 
                          
"Asalamu Alekum ummah ! "
                          
"Waalekum salam habibi." She answered as she placed a light kiss on my head . "How was your first day ? "
                          
"Alhamdililah, I can't complain. I made friends already ." I answered smiling. 
                          
"Well i hope they are good friends hubi . Now go change before you get late . " 
                          
I rushed to my room and changed as quick as i could. After having some of mom's wonderful cookies i was off to the mosque.
                          
You could hear the Masjid come alive with the recitation of all those muslims within. I joined and helped Baba teach a couple of students and after listening to him read i was excused after praying Asr...
                          
I hope tommorw will be as promising as today or even better