Chapter 45 XLV

A few days have gone by since Ismail and I had that talk. Ismail might have seemed like he agreed with my decision of staying by his side, but he did not. I can tell he wishes I would stay far away from him as much as possible, but I can t. The love I have for him won t let me. It doesn t help that Ismail has become more caring and protective of me during these past few days. He calls me every day after I leave the office, checking if I have gotten home safely. He also calls during the weekends checking if I am doing fine. These little acts make my heart flutter for him more and more every day. "As salama alaykum, Eman, Aayan, your favorite uncle is here," Ismail calls out walking through the front door. Ismail came to the house today to pick up the kids to spend the day with him. They have been missing him and have been asking to see him for the past few weeks. Ismail decided to take them out today. "Uncle Ismail!" Eman and Aayan yell, running downstairs