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Chapter 9 - Zirah (The Witch)

The Imam performs a ritual at night for the sake of confronting Zirah, the witch. (The ghost's sister) to know the whole situation. He sat on the floor at night, praying intensely. Having the supernatural powers, he had the capability to call the witch by force. He tried executing the rituals for almost 3 hours and finally she showed up.

She appeared with the same magical white light, showing the positivity of her nature. She didn't reveal herself promptly. Why did you call me? She asked in a cantankerous tone. I request to have a meticulous conversation with you, said the Imam. It's about Haya, and as per my acquaintance it implicates your brother too. What do you want to know? I won't stay here for long. I want to know details about your brother. The white magical light indicates that you come from a virtuous family that rigorously follows the rules and principles. Yes indeed, she said.

Knowing the fact that Haya is a human, yet your brother is after her. And you are trying to abduct the girl. Isn't it against the laws? She is been through severe trauma. She said that her memory has been faded and she couldn't dredge up anything at all. Yes! I'm well aware of the whole enchilada, she said. The Imam asked Zirah to divulge herself. No way, I'm not here to obey orders, she rumbled. I do have an idea that you want to resolve this matter and subsequently, I am here otherwise I won't have emanate, even if you've sat here forever, Zirah laughed awkwardly. Yes, I do want to settle this as soon as possible and certainly my priority is Haya's protection. Can you call your brother out here so I could talk to him unswervingly? No! No! You cannot meet him neither would he come here, roared Zirah. The Imam asked her to calm down as she began to growl with anger. Why do you seem to be bothered on such a petty demand? It's time for me to go Imam. I need to settle my rage, so no one falls prey to my wrath including you, she said in a grumpy tone. The Imam apologized to her and told her, he might would help her if she share details. Zirah persisted hushed as Imam pledged to get her and her brother out of these circumstances. I do sense the positivity with you Imam, will come again soon. I expect you to share all details for then only I'll be able to resolve this. Promise me not to bother Haya again. I was never here to bother her and if that's the case, you have my word she said and disappeared. I'll return soon, a shallow voice echoed, after she left.

The Imam prayed to God for help, safety and mercy. Being unpleasantly confused, the Imam decided to keep it a secret with Haya and her family for the time being.

The next day Haya, d to know all details, to end this. Let's began the conversation. Sure sir, I mumbled came along with her parents, the parents remained in the lounge and she went to the drawing room to meet. Imam was sitting quietly as she knocked the door, may I come in? Yes please. Said Imam in a weaker tone. How are you doing my child? I'm better, are you feeling okay Imam? You seem to look weak and low today, asked Haya. Yes my child, I feel a bit tired as I didn't sleep well, he said. Oh, I will come tomorrow if you say. You should take rest. I'll be fine my child.

We really need to sort this out soon.

The day I came back from the beach resort. The same night, while I was asleep, I scented strong scent of roses. I woke up and said, I know you're here, aren't you? I whispered. I wasn't scared at all. He didn't respond at all. Please talk to me, I cried. He got emotional to see me crying and decided to show up. Please don't cry Haya, he said in a deep tone, wiping my tears, muttered Haya, appeared out of nowhere. I remained shook and hugged him. Please don't let go! I cried. I pinched him to assure if he was actually there or just a delusion. He smiled and said I'm right here Haya, I wish you were here forever, I cried. He cried back and said, I don't believe this, I didn't expect this at all, he said. I love you from the very first sight, I lost my heart the moment you gave me the rose. I've been praying to God to meet you each night. I've been praying to be with you forever. I was shy to make eye contact with him, I was talking looking at our hands as I was holding his hand tightly. His tears fell on my hands I realized he was crying. I looked at him and wiped his tears, oh my! Please don't cry. I pleaded and cried too. I didn't expect this love Haya. I'm afraid to lose you now. Why do you fear losing me? I asked curiously.

He took a deep breath and said, this is not my real face. I'm not what you see. I'm a Jinn, my name is Zion. I'm a shape shifter. I've shifted shape to meet you, to keep you in the comfort zone, he cried. I gazed at him intensely and said I don't care how you look, your name is absolutely beautiful and appearance doesn't matter to me, I love you for who you are, I love you from deep bottom of my heart. I held his hand and told him. And I don't want to lose you either. I'm not afraid of you. Oh my brave lady! I happen to look like a scary beast. And might not even suit you, you're beautiful and deserve better, he said. Hush! Don't ever say that again, I cried. He was speechless, yet tearful and smiling simultaneously, I cuddled him firmly and contented him, wiping his tears off. I felt shy however, it felt like I knew him from ages. I had a strong connection with him.

Here you go! I brought these for you, he presented a bunch of roses, ''whenever you scent these know that I'm around,'' he muttered. I figured that out a little earlier, I chuckled. I was certain about it when that guy fell in the sea accidently, I squinted at him. He got a bit confused as I noticed his hands shivering slightly, he started explanation. I just cannot tolerate nobody messing with you. His eyes changed color instantly, seemed like a blaze of fire and his tone turned grumpy as he got furious to recall the boy who harassed me publicly. Oh my, I gasped, I felt considerably frightened, however I held his hand again and asked him to calm down. He tried his best to overcome his rage for my sake. This is what scares me Haya, he said embarrassingly. I genuinely fear that you will be more frightened to see my real face, he muttered with distress. Do not worry, my love for you will handle it even if I get scared, I assured him. He gazed at me courteously, I cannot bare or dare to live without you Haya, he cried. I hugged him and kept my head on his shoulder, I cried even more and he asked me not to. It hurts my soul watching you cry Haya. I hope you remain safe and it is my duty to protect you.

Your mother is up and she is heading this way, I should leave, though I can disappear and remain hidden in your room but invading anyone's privacy is against my rules. We will meet soon. Take care yourself, he whispered in my ear. I blushed and felt utterly shy. As he walked away facing the window, I ran to him and hugged him from the back, please come back soon, I cried. He turned around and kissed my forehead and promised me to visit soon and instantly my mother walked in...