THREE DAYS AFTER STAYING inside Grian's house and recovering from her injuries, she's decided to get out of the house. Since Grian knows more about her biological mother, she wants to know where she's buried. She was informed it was in the same grave where her father is buried and now she wants to go visit both of them today.
"Hold on, I'm getting ready!" Fatima exclaimed while putting on her clothes.
Philippe and Tim also got ready to visit their father. Grian already informed Philippe that they're meeting someone blood-related to them, or at least Fatima. He wasn't so nervous about it till he read the paper Grian handed to him. His face grew pale in shock.
"I thought.. it was just her biological mother.. not that person as well?" he asked, a bit confused and Grian nodded to himself.
"I know, it's shocking," he said. Philippe found out about Fatima not being their mother's biological daughter while she was in the hospital in that same week Chris was on trial. He couldn't believe it at first but accepted the truth eventually. Maybe it's better for her that their 'mother' isn't actually her biological mom.
Fatima went to the living room and found the three sitting down. "I'm ready," she said and took a deep breath before letting it all out and smiling. "Let's go," she said and they stood up and followed behind her.
They left the house and got inside Grian's car. They made sure to put their seatbelts on before driving off to the cemetery. After a few minutes of driving and they passed the company who's not owned by Christopher anymore but people outside the company don't know who the owner is yet.
"Who do you think is the owner now?" Fatima asked and turned to Grian and he clenched his jaw.
"I- uh- I don't know yet," he said and cleared his throat.
They drove further and they arrived at the place. Fatima took her seatbelt off and took a deep breath. Grian unlocked the door and she got out of the car before opening the door for Tim and Philippe. The two boys got out and Tim extended his arms, wanting to get carried by Fatima.
"I can't yet," she said and he pouted. Grian noticed them and approached Tim and carried him in his arms. "You don't have to-" Fatima got cut off.
"It's fine. Let's go," Grian said and she nodded. Fatima's shoulder isn't fully healed and it would be bad if she carried something heavy so she can't carry her brother yet. He's also growing fast.
They walked to their father's grave and Grian stood behind watching. "Hello, dad. It's been a while," she said and smiled. She bent down and lit up candles around his grave. "We missed you," she said before Philippe bent down as well.
"Has anyone else been here? There are some candles," Phil pointed out and she looked at the candles that's halfway melted. She squinted her eyes before lighting those up too. "Did you go here, Grian?" she asked as she turned around and he shook his head and she got confused but let it go.
Philippe placed down the flowers they bought before smiling as well. "I'm grown up now," he said and Fatima chuckled.
"Not that small kid you knew before. I'm going to learn how to drive soon too," he said further. Grian placed Tim to the ground and he ran to Fatima and Phil. Fatima held his shoulder and Phil looked at him.
"Our younger brother is growing up fast too," he said and Fatima smiled.
They spent a bit more time with their father before they all stood up. Fatima looked at Grian nervously and she took a really deep breath before letting it all out. "I'd like to meet.. my biological mother," she said and he nodded. Before they went anywhere, he handed her a paper.
She confusedly looked at him before accepting the paper. She looked at the content and read the details about her mother until she reached the part about spouse and children. Her eyes widened when she saw that she had another child. She looked at Grian before looking back at the paper. “Does this mean…” He nodded even if she hadn't finished her sentence.
Her breathing became ragged, realizing she now has another sibling. “Who is it?” Grian didn’t answer but instead started walking in the direction where her biological mother is buried. Philippe and Tim followed behind him while Fatima stopped in her tracks before following behind them as well. After walking for a while, they arrived at the gate. She looked around and noticed how it looks like a garden well taken care of.
Grian pushed the door open and waited for Fatima to come inside first before them. She stepped forward and went inside as she’s mesmerized by how the garden is set up. There are beautiful flowers and plants everywhere. Almost looks like a fantasy dream.
As she walked further she saw her mother's grave but saw something peculiar. A woman in a beach dress is standing in front of the grave, holding a flower in her hands. Fatima walked towards her and noticed that her back somewhat looked familiar. The woman turned around and saw Fatima. She smiled at her before saying, “I heard we were sisters?” the woman said and Fatima’s eyes widened. She stumbled back and almost tripped.
“Y-you?” Fatima asked in utter confusion and the woman smiled awkwardly.
“I know, shocking.” The woman placed the flower down.
“But you’re… Hannah,” she said in confusion and Hannah turned towards her. The two stared at each other. “How the hell…” Fatima held her head as she paced back and forth. Hannah stared at her before rolling her eyes.
(Her reaction is the same as mine,) Hannah thought to herself.
“There’s no way,” Fatima said in denial as Grian and her brothers watched her panic.
“Oh, trust me. It’s for real,” Hannah replied.
Once Fatima calmed down, they both stood in front of her grave but she’s still eyeing Hannah. “So you uh- are you younger than me or older-“
“Older,” she answered and Fatima nodded.
“Are you sure we’re siblings?” Fatima asked and Hannah glared at her and she closed her mouth. “Of course. It’s hard to believe it but we are apparently half-siblings,” Hannah answered. They have the same mother but different fathers.
“When did you find out?” Fatima asked.
“I’ve always known I had a sister and I tried looking all over. But, I only found out that it was you when I was doing research about your past. Then you got kidnapped so I helped with the investigation to save you. Then we both got kidnapped and even that old man thought we looked alike,” Hannah explained and Fatima’s lips parted.
“I was looking for you, Fatima. I’m not sure if I should be happy or disappointed when I finally found my sister,” Hannah lightly joked and Fatima scoffed before crossing her arms.
“I’d have to say, I’m also contemplating if I should be happy or disappointed about this as well,” Fatima said and she chuckled.
[Flashback Start]
After Hannah got kicked out of Christopher’s office for talking about the incident that happened to Fatima’s father, she went back to her house with a bad temper. She changed into her pajamas and took off her makeup before jumping to her bed. She sighed heavily and screamed into her pillow. She covered herself in blankets before closing her eyes. She was about to fall asleep when her cell phone started ringing. She frustratedly opened her eyes before getting out of bed and grabbing her phone.
“What?!” she screamed in frustration and the other line paused for a moment.
“Ma’am, upon looking into her past, the woman who raised her might not be her mother,” the other person said and Hannah rolled her eyes.
“So what?” she asked. Christopher doesn’t like it when she looks through Fatima’s past so she won't. Fatima is also just getting to her nerves, making her jealous.
“We might’ve found your lost sister,” the other person said and her mouth agape.
AFTER FATIMA WAS RESCUED, she went to the hospital to pay her a visit. She gathered up every courage she had and when she reached her door, she stopped herself from opening it. Should she even confront Fatima? Is it even worth it admitting that they’re sisters? Or should she not do so?
While she was thinking, she was interrupted by Christopher. She quickly left the hospital with a heavy heart and went back home. Nervousness kicked in and she couldn’t do it. Maybe she shouldn’t? Fatima doesn’t know she has another mother AND another sibling. Maybe it was the right thing not to tell her.
[Flashback End]
WHEN FATIMA AND HANNAH got kidnapped together, she wanted to tell her so bad about it. She asked her the hypothetical question that if she had a sister, what would she do. She was surprised by Fatima’s answer and wanted to tell her the truth even more. First, they’ll have to escape in order for her to tell the truth properly. When they escaped, Fatima was in a coma for a week. Now that she’s fully awake, the truth awaits her. It might’ve been strange and almost impossible in their minds, but their blood is running in the same line. Two sisters finally reunited. Something they never asked for but might’ve needed.
“I guess we’re family now?” Hannah asked and Fatima blinked.
“Family?” she asked.