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A MAFIA FATHER'S JOURNEY

Chapter 5 TRIALS AND TRIUMPH

Word Count: 1912    |    Released on: 30/09/2024

, a reminder of his struggle to provide for his children. The bills piled up, casting a shadow over his once hopeful outlook. Hakimi was almost turning to a shadow of his old sel

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, a girl in her class, harbored envy towards her. The tension simme

voice hauled her from going to take a sit. You think you're so spe

tried to diffuse the situation, "Layla, c

ursed at her you have!

anyone?" Amira shot back wit

n class 11 you bloody liar. Stay

what you're t

oing and chanting 'fight'. Most of the kids were su

ood tray at Amira, the contents splattering across her clothes and fac

d with her eye, sending a sharp pain through her head. Amira fell flat on the floor. Her eyebrows etched as she whimpe

and long dark wavy hair with the most beautiful eyes she had seen in a man. He pulled her closer to himself and

la pointed at Amira who wa

er than taking matters up yourself. What if you got hurt. He looked

t..

what happened, he helped her to her feet. Don't mind Layla, she's a bully. Amira was in too much pain to care about what he said. The impact left a

ld her shoulders firmly. "You should try as much to ignore her when she she says mean

Amira finally spoke releas

re you

conceal the black eye. She took off her tiny make up purse and applied some foundation on her eyes. Ouch! The wound stung her. Who was she fooling, this is was the third time something like this has happ

ne suddenly rushed out of the students bathroom and bumped into him. He held the

ack trash bag. Frowning a little, he peer

Hakimi, who also taught at the school, sensed something amiss when Amira returned with a swollen eye

ownplayed the incident, "It's not

ise. The worry lingered in his eyes, a

routine to help his sisters with their homework. "Alright Dija, here . He handed her

y at him. "Coming right u

n, I'm done with

over her head. She held a pile of books on her hand which she placed noisily in front of her brother. There

. All would be four dollars." He

ave only two dollars

them yo

ked in with a plate of mod

anded him the plate

elp me with my homework." S

ra's bruised eye. Concern etched her fa

, Amira?" Khadijat asked,

and noticed "Did some

nd bumped my

when you lie.

ullying incident, the pain and hum

....

f anger and protectiveness, Aka

in class 11?" He

nted to a group of gir

He confronted her in a tense excha

" He asked the

foolishly. Delusional about the h

Akashi's voice carried a fierce in

wavering gaze and question, stuttered

you ever lay a hand on my si

ormed off. Leaving

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rejection letter served as a bitter r

a mix of hope and disappointment. Determined to provide for his family, he embarked on a series

ing across from the interviewer, he exuded professionalism and eagerness, "I understand the res

cal experience but lacked formal education credentials. With a polite smile, he said, "We appreciate your enth

g for a manager. Hakimi, buttoned his suit coat and wore a large smile. He greeted the owner with a warm smile, "I have manage

mi. We're seeking someone with more formal management training. Your ex

kimi's age as a concern, while others emphasized the need for specific qualifica

tive, glanced skeptically at Hakimi's resume, "Your background is impressive, Mr. Hakimi, but we'

latest certifications, but I have a proven track record of adapting to new technologies q

rsuasive arguments, the interviewer remained firm in their decision. As Hakimi left the office, he c

for the day. He felt a sinking feeling in his heart. His stomach roared, a reminder to him that a cup of coffee was the only th

had to purchase bread and beverages for his family. As the head of the family, he would do every

the sky. With unsteady steps and a broken heart, Hakimi w

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1 Chapter 1 GOOD OR BAD NEWS2 Chapter 2 PHONECALL OF DISTRRSS3 Chapter 3 THE RUSH TO THE HOSPITAL4 Chapter 4 A NEW BEGINNING5 Chapter 5 TRIALS AND TRIUMPH6 Chapter 6 FAMILY STRENGTH AND STRUGGLE7 Chapter 7 AN ENTRANCE REVEALING SUPRISES8 Chapter 8 DEADLY GUILT9 Chapter 9 JUST LIKE BARGAINING WITH THE DEVIL10 Chapter 10 REMEMBER YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WE HAVE11 Chapter 11 A DANGEROUS NIGHT12 Chapter 12 A STIRRING SUSPICION13 Chapter 13 SHADOWS OF THE NIGHT14 Chapter 14 MORALS OR FAMILY 15 Chapter 15 SHADOWS OF BETRAYAL16 Chapter 16 DIVERGING PATHS17 Chapter 17 BACK TO SQUARE ONE18 Chapter 18 RESOLUTE DECISIONS19 Chapter 19 STEPPING INTO DARKNESS20 Chapter 20 INTO THE SHADOWS21 Chapter 21 HOPE AND CELEBRATION22 Chapter 22 A MORNING TO REMEMBER23 Chapter 23 BONDING AND REFLECTION24 Chapter 24 A BATTLE OF WILLS25 Chapter 25 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER26 Chapter 26 SHADOWS LURKING27 Chapter 27 A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL28 Chapter 28 WHAT IS THIS, KARMA 129 Chapter 29 WHAT IS THIS, KARMA 230 Chapter 30 A LONG NIGHT31 Chapter 31 EARLY MORNING LIGHT AND FAMILY BONDING32 Chapter 32 UNEXPECTED VISITOR33 Chapter 33 BLOOD OR TRUST 34 Chapter 34 A FATHER AND HIS SON35 Chapter 35 A NEW THREAT36 Chapter 36 AKASHI'S SECRET INVESTIGATION37 Chapter 37 ESCAPE BEFORE DAWN38 Chapter 38 ALLIES AND SHADOWS39 Chapter 39 THE SHADOWS CLOSE IN40 Chapter 40 A THIN LINE BETWEEN ALLIES AND ENEMIES41 Chapter 41 THE CONFRONTATION42 Chapter 42 INTO THE ABYSS43 Chapter 43 THE DARKNESS DEEPENS44 Chapter 44 FARCTURES AND RESOLVE45 Chapter 45 THE THREAT DELIVERED46 Chapter 46 THE SHADOWS CLOSE IN47 Chapter 47 THE TURNING POINT48 Chapter 48 THE WEIGHT OF LOSS AND THE UNFOLDING TRAGEDY49 Chapter 49 A BREATH OF FREEDOM50 Chapter 50 THE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM AND THE WEIGHT OF SACRIFICE51 Chapter 51 FRACTURED ALLIANCES AND NEW DETERMINATIONS52 Chapter 52 DANGEROUS CHOICES AND BURIED SECRETS53 Chapter 53 THE BEGINNING OF THE MISSION54 Chapter 54 THE WEIGHT OF DETERMINATION AND THREADS OF RESISTANCE55 Chapter 55 THE MISSION-- BREAKING IN56 Chapter 56 A FATHER RETURNS