Arylan lives her life without knowing about her memory loss. She grows up with her grandmother who keeps this secrete from her for almost half of her life, she has no idea about her fathers death, or her mothers disappearance. Arylan is accompanied by her pain in the butt best friend Eric who supports her emotionally, Aiden her new high school friend falls in love with her risking their friendship and all that they have. Arylan is faced with the secrecy of her grandmother as well as the abruptness of her so called grandfather who she has no relation with. She suffers many losses, but doesn’t allow it to consume her…18 isn’t as fun as it sounds. 
“ I lived a life that was not mine, a life that was given to me…how can you keep such a secret from me!”
She cries beside the bed of her grandmother before she’s interrupted by the beeping of the machines around and the grasp of uncle Tim, pulling her out of the ward. The sound of her heart stopping, as she begs to be beside her.

Hidden beauty

After reading the story, she grabbed her pills calming herself down. She still couldn’t recall what happened on that day, and how it happened…she dropped her pills, falling onto the ground in tears crawling into a fetal position. This was too much... 


After putting herself together she locked the box in the safe. 


She then rushed over to her mother's business showing her the newspaper, “ you knew didn't you, both you and Eric knew about this. How could you lie on the first day I met you?” 


“It’s exactly how it looks, you're not worthy of being called my mother, grandmother always told me that If someone lies to you and calls it caring, it’s not for you but themselves…” 


“it's not like that, I had already caused you an episode...i wanted to..” 


“ to what, protect me…but in actual fact, you broke my trust, how long do you think that you were going to get away with this. Grandmother would have…nevermind i have to go.” 


She left the company, she couldn’t understand how could they keep something so important away from her and call it caring, grandmother mentioned that she didn’t dare to face old wounds let alone watch me begin to hurt…something still doesn’t find right about the entire story. Why was her silence such an important factor? 


After work she went over to Tim's workshop, “ I know your leaving, how could you do this.” 


“I have no choice. It’s time I let you go…” 


“ you’ve always been a father to me…thank you for everything.” 


“ you were important to Biel, so you mean a lot to me as well. Always will, by the way…don’t tell anyone that you found out about your father's murder.” 


“you'll find out one day. For now, act like you know nothing…the day you remember, call me immediately.” 


“ noted, I guess this is farewell then.” 


She was tired of waging war with everyone around her for keeping secrets about her away from her… 


“ Arylan we need to talk,” Yasmin said setting the table 


“ I forgive you, it’s not your fault…nothing is, ” she said walking towards her, “let's leave it behind us, and start afresh…I really missed you.” 


Yasmin grabbed her into her arms embracing her, it’s been so many years and finally, she found the little girl she once held near her breast, feeding her… 


Aiden left the mosque after the procedure was complete, he was officially a Muslim…something he's wanted to pursue for almost half of his life. After praying he returned to the office, going through the documents set out on his table he found an acquisition file from Eric's company…they were going to forcefully take over Arylans mothers company due to their current financial state…he needed time to process what he just read. 


Arylan and mother sat next to her sister as she showed her pictures, “ this is father's business, mummy managed to get it back after pulling some strings. But recently it’s been doing bad.” 


“ it’s losing funds, she said she'll find a way through.” 


“ I understand, show me a picture of the house you use to stay in.” 


With days better than the others, she was happy about finally building a connection with her sister and mother. 


Aiden arrived picking her up for dinner… he looked very nervous that night. They arrived at the restaurant…he was eager to share the good news. 


After arriving and eating, he announced his conversion into Islam and how much he's learned so far. He then went on one knee, pulling out a ring… “Arylan, if I can’t make you my girlfriend…allow me to make you my wife.” 


His face red, looking up to Arylan who stood in front of him, everyone around them cheering in harmony…


Is that a ring!