F A R A HThe morning rays of sunshine erupt through the window making me walk towards the window to take in the bright sunshine. I stood like that for 20mins before I sprinted off to the bathroom.I took a hot shower to soothe my body, sleeping on the couch always leaves me with an aching body. taking out a simple sea green gown with a matching hijab, I applied hair cream which is almost finished I need to do some shopping later, I thought. and a little lip balm to prevent my lips from drying.descending downstairs spotting Jawad dressed in a T-shirt and black pants, drinking a cup of Allah knows what coffee or tea. He looks more handsome in them, what are you thinking Farah. I mentally scold myself.“Farah dear, I was just about to call you,” Aunt Fatima said. “Come sit”. she ushered, I took the seat opposite Jawad, who is busy eating his breakfast without sparing me a glance.“Here” she placed a plate and a cup of hot tea in front of me.“Thank you Aunt” she nodded in return smilin
F A R A H“What!” I stared at him mouth hung open as if he's grown two heads. His face didn't show any form of a joke. “Why must we act as couples in love, let's act normally,” he clenched his jaw knitting his brows in a frown.“It's the only option we have,” stuffing his hands in his pocket, he stormed out of the room, closing the door with a loud thud; I let out a small sigh How can we pretend to be couples in love, when we don't even talk to each other that much, something must be wrong with this man.I stayed up in my room all day, only go out when it's necessary. Picking up the plate, I took them downstairs, the living room is eerily quiet. Aunt Fatima must be sleeping. Taking a bottle of water and walking towards the room, I heard the sound of something smashing followed by voices which I recognize so well.“At least try”“Stay out of my fucking business” hearing the footsteps coming to my direction. I quickly dashed inside and slouched down on the bed, pretending to be sleepin
𝐅 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐇"Nah... You know I can't wear this, it's too revealing""Come on Farah, you have to look sexy for Jawad" she chimed.Only if she knew"Okay let's check the other sections." She stated disappearing out of the door.Seriously all these things are getting on my nerves. First pretending to be couples in love and now date."You coming," Myrah shouted from outside, getting me out of my thoughts."Yeah coming"We checked almost all the sections, from dresses, cosmetics, lingeries talking of lingerie is making me cringe."Why did we buy a lot of things, it's just a date" I exclaimed taking the shopping bags off the counter."What do you mean a lot of things, you literally need them for your date," shrugging her shoulder she paid the bills, walking towards the exit. "And besides, they are not all yours; I also bought for myself," She said rolling her eyes.We put all the shopping bags inside the car.Ya Allah, I will never go shopping with Myrah again, she's such a shopping frea
F A R A HMorning came and I instantly dress up finding the bed empty, Jawad must be in office.Going downstairs I met with Myrah, a plate of scrambled egg in her front, her brows furrowed. Moving towards her, I took a fresh plate placing my own scrambled egg and started munching on it immediately, Myrah didn't even know I'm sitting beside her.“Hello you there?” I waved my hands in front of her face, snapping her out of her thought. She forced a smile taking a bite of her untouched food.“Is something bothering you?” I asked with concern.“No.. Nothing.” She answered back. The little days I spent with her, I know she's not a quiet one there must be something bothering her. She looks out of place, her eyes look lost, I decided not to question her more, we ate in silence. Until she pulled her chair back muttering I'm stepping out for a bit. I let out a small sigh.“Farah aren't you going out together with Myrah?” Aunt Fatima asked, picking up the plates from the dinning.“No..did some
F A R A H“What did you just said?”I couldn't believe what he just uttered“Did you hate me that much?” I asked watching him with my almost teary eyes. I thought maybe after spending our fake time he will at least change his dislike but I'm wrong.“I can't believe you hate me that much” pushing him off me, I stormed out of his office not even paying attention to the stares I'm getting, hailing a taxi I finally let out the tears.Introducing you as my wife is an embarrassment to me.His words kept repeating in my head. The taxi stopped at the gate, I cleared my face not wanting Myrah and Aunt Fatima to suspect something.Entering the house, I heard Aunt Fatima and Myrah laughing watching some movie. Upon seeing me Myrah gave me one of her cute smile.She looks happy“Come join us” She ushered me to come. I sat down beside Aunt Fatima.“This movie is really funny Farah” Myrah said giggling.I'm glad they didn't notice my change of mood. Watching the movie, made my mind off all the thi
F A R A HIt took me some minutes to register what just happened. Staring at my plate, I suddenly lost my appetite, I checked the ticket and the location is Dubai. I always wish to visit Dubai someday but now going together with Jawad, I don't feel that excited anymore.WaitDo these tickets has to do with Myrah?I need to have a word with her.I kept the leftover food in the fridge and walked towards her room. Knocking on the door she opened immediately.That was fast“Hey honeymoon girl, do you need help with parking” she teased, I rolled my eyes.“Yeah I need your help, but first tell me does this honeymoon thing has anything to do with you?” I asked eyeing her suspiciously.“What do you mean, it's just a suggestion” she muttered playing with the hem of her hijab.I knew it!“Come on Farah maybe going on the honeymoon will get you two closer” she added, I rolled my eyes by her remark.Closer my foot“You know that will not be possible, so brush off any weird thought from your head”
F A R A HToday is the day we are going for our honeymoon. To say I'm nervous will be an understatement, Myrah is helping me with the parking even though i insist i will do the parking myself but being the stubborn one she refused."You have to pack those two" she said holding up a black lacy Nightgown.Subhanallah "No i don't need them" i form my lips in a thin line. Glancing at her, she frowned her face indicating she's not happy with my reply."Okay i will take them" her face immediately turns to smile."If you wear this Jawad will fall hea.." Glaring at her she held her hand up. Putting the remaining clothes inside the trolley, i zip it up taking a look at the big clock placed at the concrete wall."I want to see mom before leaving" i said taking my hijab and tying it around my head."Can i accompany you, the house is boring" she shows me her puppy face, the one she uses when she wants to convince someone."Sure but we won't stay long, as you know our flight is in the next fiftee
F A R A H After for about 30 minutes we finally arrived at his villa. To say I'm surprise will be an understatement by the view, the house is huge with a sea surrounding the house. I instantly fell in love with it's coolness and the beautiful view.Entering the house my eyes widen. The house looked a lot bigger than our own. The walls are painted milk and a large LCD was occupying the wall, and the cushion are a shade of pink and ash which brightens the room more."Come let me show you your room" he said walking away with me tailing behind him. While walking upstairs all i do is roam my eyes around the hallway not even realizing we've reach my room with jawad looking at me with a smirk.Did he just smirk?"This is your room, and mine is next door" saying that he left leaving me with my mouth agape.What just happened?I pushed the black metallic door open stepping inside, my feet came in contact with the cold white tiled floor. My eyes immediately landing on the medium-sized bed pos
Two years laterTwo boys were playing football. One was taller than the other. Looking at them you'll know they're siblings by how they look so much alike. A woman was seated a few miles away from them with a smile on her face."Amir be careful" she shouted when the noticed the taller one fell."Okay Mom" the boy answered with a toothy smile. She will forever be grateful to Allah for blessing her with the two lovely sons. Suddenly, a plate was placed in front of her. she let out another smile seeing her husband, the father of her kids. A smile on his face too."Amir and Siddiq" she called the boys. Upon hearing their Mom's voice, they stopped playing running towards where their parent are seated."Yes Mom," Amir said. Siddiq's voice which isn't that clear mimics his brother's voice. Siddiq was named after Papa. He reaches for the plate of fruits."No Siddiq, your hands are dirty. wash your hands first, then I'll give you your favorite fruits" the boy's face lit up. She pecked both of
Y A S M I NToday marked one week since our arrival and I must say mom was trying her best in taking care of Marwan and Amir. Sis Farah visited us too. She was surprised and also happy. Amir and Zara got along so well, they acted as if they knew each other so well. A smile made it way out of my face seeing Amir and Zara jumping around in the living room, As Zara refused to follow her mom back home saying she wants to stay with her grandma, and I know it's because of Amir."Good morning wifey," Marwan said hugging me from behind. I pushed him a little, my eyes scanning the surrounding. "Don't forget that you're in your in-law's house," I whispered enough for him to hear."And so, besides you didn't mind yesterday when we-" I shut him up by covering his mouth with my palms."Ever since we came you've become naughty just like Amir." his lips twitch up. "I'll be naughty just for you, when is your sister coming?" he asked which made me remember we both decided to go out for dinner today.
Y A S M I NEverything had been parked, the driver took them to the car. I watched the house, I feel like I'm living the house for forever. A hand touch my shoulder."Shall we" "Yes" I said letting out a sharp breathe.The drive to the airport was not so quite, as Amir couldn't stay calm, even the the a month of toys I gave him but the boy was still jumping up and down, he's growing up being stubborn nowadays."Can we cope with Amir like this" I whispered to Marwan, who was seated at the front. "Of course we can, he's now a big boy right Amir?" he turned his face and glanced at Amir, who was busy playing with the drivers seat pocket, hearing his father's voice his head snapped towards him, stopping at was he was doing."Don't worry Yasmin, it's nothing to worry about, beside I'll be with him too" As if he's saying the truth. when he start his work, he wouldn't even remember Amir nor me but I hope this little vacation will at least get him closer to him. I lean my head on the back se
Y A S M I N"I almost forgot, I'm here to tell you something," he said sitting on the empty space beside me."Okay, then I'm all ears""Here," he said handing me an envelope. I stared at the white envelope in confusion."What's inside?""Open it and see for yourself" I tore the lid."Tickets?" I said taking out the tickets."Yeah, it's for us, we're going on a vacation," he stated tight-lipped."To my hometown?" I access the ticket, not believing my eyes. Marwan taking me on a vacation and that to my hometown. Before I could realize it, I find myself lunging my arms around Marwan's neck."Ya Allah, I'm so happy thank you so much" I grinned, he encircled his arms around me too, tightening his hold, as if he's afraid I will disappear. "I thought that it will be best to spend some time together with Amir, and I think why not go to your hometown. I know you're missing your family." "How sweet of you" he pulled apart, cupping my face with his palms. "You know, I will do whatever that wil
Y A S M I NFriday AfternoonI was curled up in bed with Amir beside me, the boy had been sick since yesterday. I'm still on rest as per what Marwan told my boss, I am to rest for the whole week. Just the thought of staying indoors throughout the week without going to work excites me. Marwan is already at work, me and Amir being the only ones at home. I place my palms on his forehead and I'm glad his fever went down a bit. I've come to a decision that he will not go to school, we will spend the week together. Seeing it's almost time for Zuhr prayers, I pulled the duvet more to his body, getting out of the bed I went straight to the bathroom and did my wudhu and that reminded me of that night, the night we did our first kiss. The image is still clear in my head, that night is a special one for me. I prayed Zuhr Namaz praying to Allah to protect my family more and bless my marriage life. Getting married is not something I planned but now I realised that is what Allah planned.By the ti
Y A S M I N"Wakeup Yasmin. " I heard some voice calling my name but my eyes can't seems to open, the sleep is too heavy for my eyes."Raspberry. " the voice called again. I know exactly the person who calls me That but still I find my body moving more inside the duvet. he can't disturb my sleep with his little words."Yasmin you have to go to work, or do you want me to call Sa'ad and tell him you're sick?" he can do whatever him wants for all I care. "Should I call.?" he asked again. I hummed in return. I heard the sound of the door closing, which means Marwan left.**I cuddled up in bed too lazy to lift my body downstairs, my only movement is when I had to pray, after then I went back to bed again but not sleeping rather reading some hadith I downloaded on my phone. The phone suddenly rang, a smile appears on my lips seeing the person calling me."Assalamu Alaikum. " I started in my most calm voice."Wa Alaikum salam, are you still in bed?" he inquired. I hummed in return. "That m
MarwanToday seems to be a long day, I had been working since Morning, making sure all things are in place as an important guest is branching in our hotel. I had to make sure everything is moving accordingly. The Telephone vibrates beside me for the umpteenth time, Lunging my hands towards the phone, I place it to my ear. "Marwan Siddiq speaking." I said in a sharp tone."Sir, Mr Mussafir and his wife has arrived. " my Secretary said from the other end. "Okay prepare to take them to their room, I will be on my way now. " hanging up, I took my coat from the couch and exited the office.Its time to take the hotel to the next levelI have two motive in my mind. first is to make sure They are satisfy with the hotel and then I will bring up the proposal for the investment.Making my way towards the VIP hallways, I was met with Mr Mussafir and his ever young wife Mabrouk , they're about to enter their room two staffs with him one holding their luggage. "Good Afternoon Mr and Mrs Muss
Y A S M I NWe spent three days in Papa house before going back to our own. A lot has happened in the past three days, Aunt also came and offered her condolences. Marwan got back to work, as he now has more responsibilities than before. We both were busy with our owns works. dropping Amir in aunts place as usual. Even with our distances we still manage to talk during the night, though it's not much but it still better than not talking."Matilda can you help me check this power point if it's okay for the presentation. " The shareholders are coming tomorrow, so everyone is preparing a presentation as per the boss order. Matilda whose eyes was glued to the computer screen for the past thirty minutes, whirled her chair to my desk. "Its okay, you just need to make a few changes like the text size, it should be a little bit bigger and the line spacing shouldn't be too tight. " "Sure thanks. " I'm glad I have someone to correct my mistakes. No matter how good you are in something there mus
Y A S M I N"Are we staying the night? " I asked after a moment of five minute silence. it's already past 10 and I didn't hear him say anything about going back home."Do you want to go home?" he replied back with a question, his eyes are now turning back to their old self. "No, I'm just asking maybe, you know we haven't visit Amir in Aunt place since yesterday. I told her about...." suddenly the door burst open cutting me off. it was the young lady I saw the other time with the woman. "What happened Naila?" Marwan started seeing the look on her face, so I'm not the only one who notice the frown on her face."Mom wants to talk to you. " she muttered, something like hate, bitter coming from her voice."Okay, I'm coming, just give me five minutes. " the lady called Naila rolled her, which I didn't miss to see and shut the door with a loud thud. "We will pick him up tomorrow, now lets go meet my mom, I didn't get to introduce you two earlier. " so that was his mom I wanted to ask him