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It's been months since Affan was arrested. Salman hasn't visited Affan. Salman is mystified. He know Affan will never do that but why would Hajarah frame him?
He puff a sigh and stand up from the couch.

Khadijah thanked the constable.
Affan was taken out of the prison.
Khadijah take him to the toilet outside.
He take his bathe.
Khadijah give him another clothes.
Khadijah, why are you doing this?
I love you Affan and I can't see you suffer. You are innocent I will not rest until I get you out of here.
You will not go inside that dungeon.
The police have arranged a special prison for only you. I paid them. Khadijah muttered.

Why?
Affan If I didn't pay them they wouldn't have released you.
Those people in there bully you because you are blind.
I hate to see you like this. Khadijah cry.
It's okay. Affan muttered.
Khadijah, I'm Hungry.
Khadijah hurriedly take out the food flask from the bag.
She open it and take out the spoon.

Affan held the spoon, he raised his hand and the spoon fall back.
Affan groan out in pain.
My hand. Affan hissed.
Khadijah took the spoon and started feeding Affan.
Affan empty the food flask.
Adnan arrived.
He walked to them a wide smile crept to his lips.
Khadijah guide the bottle of water to Affan's mouth. He gulp it down his throat.
She take out the pill from her bag.

Open your mouth. Khadijah muttered.
I don't want to eat again. Affan muttered.
You have finished the food. It's medicine. Khadijah muttered.
Affan open his mouth and Khadijah throw the pill in his mouth.
She take the bottle of water to his mouth and he gulp it down his throat.

Adnan are you done watching us? You can snap picture of us. Affan teased.
Adnan sit beside Affan.
Thank you, Khadijah. Adnan muttered.
Ya Affan the food I bought for you, you will keep it and eat later.
Yes, Adnan thank you.
Adnan, Affan call.
I have the evidence on my phone.
I don't know how I do it but I think I record everything that happen check if it is recorded. My phone is with the policemen. Affan muttered.

That will be easy for my lawyer. Khadijah muttered excitedly.
Your lawyer? Affan and Adnan muttered.
Yes, I have gotten a lawyer to judge the case but he want to see evidence before he take the case to court. Khadijah explain everything to them.

Khadijah, how will we get the phone? Adnan asked.
Let's pay them. Khadijah muttered with a smirk.
Adnan Humm.
We will be right back. Adnan and Khadijah muttered.

Salman arrived at the police station. He parked his car and Saunter out of the car.
Salman marched inside. He saw Khadijah and Adnan.
Salman walk to them.
Where is Affan? Salman asked.
Why are you here? You want to inflict more pain on him.
My brother has been arrested for months because of your family and you didn't show up.
Ya Affan is your best friend but you choose your family's reputation over him. Adnan thundered.

Salman walk to Affan.
His heart break at the sight before him.
Salman glance at Affan's swollen body and face. He had tears in his eyes.
Adnan, are you able to get my phone?
Salman hug Affan and break down.
Adnan why are you crying?
Adnan, what happened again?
Affan, it's me. It's Salman. Affan I'm sorry please forgive me.

Affan push Salman.
Get out of here. What did you want from me? You want to inflict more pain on me.
I never expect this from you Salman.
But Your family is more important than our friendship.
You are the first Son and it's your responsibility to stand up for your family.
Salman you know I will never do that but you keep quiet. You didn't say anything. You watch me being dragged to the police station.