*MY WORLD*
EPISODE 39
Khadijah's POV
I was sitting with mom and the girls in the car and Aunt Hawaa,Azeez and Zainaah took the other car. We were in the middle of the journey when Jameelah called me up.
"Hey crazy girl,what's up again?"
"Khadijah I forgot to tell you something important...the last time at your house,i answered a call that was meant for you and it was Mrs Naadir,I mean Mustapha's mother and she wanted to invite you over to talk about furthering your relation with Mustaphaa. Well I think they are all planning to surprise Mustapha about the whole thing but they will explain it to you better when you get there." What?
"What are you saying Jameelah?"
"Sorry dear,I was gonna tell you everything but it all skipped my mind when Jannah called me home...please try to manage it all,I am sure Mrs Naadir will call you again." She hung up and I was all surprised.
A minute later,I recieved a call from Mrs Naadir and she explained everything to me,poor Tapha,I felt sorry for him but I could not spoil the surprise. I asked mum to continue with the others and that I will visit Fatimah tomorrow inn shaa Allaah. I was on my way back when I recieved Mustapha's call,I wanted to reject it because talking to him could spoil all the plans but I just recieved the call and answered his greeting and waited for him to explain. He explained everything and I felt so lucky that he is so honest to me even before marriage,then imagine after marriage! I felt so loved and priceless. Too bad I had to hang up on him so that he won't predict things from my reaction. My tears dropped when I thought over the guy my heart has chosen. Shukran yaa Rabb for making me fall for one of the best guys in town. A couple of minutes after the call,I was able to reach their home and met with a lady i think is called Asiyah,who explained everything to me and said their Mustapha is not himself only because of me...she kept of saying I am very lucky to have a guy like Mustapha and I agreed. At the last minute,she added that Mustapha is lucky too,i blushed and sat like a queen on the chair that was at the balcony and nervously waited for my to be husband.
I faced my back on him but I could feel his decency through the air,his perfect smell filled the air as I noticed him standing at the door. He came in and said the taslim but I was scared he will know its me if I'd answered normally. Therefore,I whispered a 'wa alaikumus salaam' that was almost inaudible. I listened as he explained everything and clearly asked me to reject the proposal. NEVER WILL I EVER! I said in my mind and let him finish talking. I swear if this was some other girl in my place,I would feel so much pity for her but since he is rejecting me for me,I can't pray for anything more.
"Must I really reject this proposal?" I asked after gently untying my niqob when he was about to leave. I couldn't help but cry after listening to all his words. But my smile could not fade away too because I want nobody except Mustapha.
"Kha...khadeejah!" He softly pronounced my name and I realised Khadijah is now my favorite name.
"My Kha Dee Jah" he said again and I nodded.
"A Yes again Taphaa." I would not be happy if i did not call him Tapha for him to hear.
"Never on earth should this proposal get rejected...do you understand!" He commanded with all seriousness and I cried out of joy.
"Yes for the third time, MY TAPHAA!" I called and we both rested on our spots with our eyes fixed on each other. Suddenly I remember there was no nikkah yet so I thought of being mischievous.
"Uhm uhm,lower your gaze Sheikh Taphaa" I raised my eyebrows and he shyed out. I never thought he could be this shy.
"I will be right back" he said and ran out.
Huh ya Allaah,let no evil eye jinx our union this time around. I immediately called Jameelah and explained everything to her...she nearly broke my eardrum over the phone saying this is the cutest relationship ever! I just smiled peacefully and went downstairs to inform Mrs Naadir that I have to go home.
I went down and saw Mustapha hugging his mom and smiling,I smiled too!
Mustapha's POV
I left Khadijah at the balcony and went down to ask mum how she planned all this! As I came down,I saw mum,brother Uthman and sister Asiyah all waiting for me. The moment they saw me,sister Asiyah just jumped up and looked at me with all smiles. I smiled and covered my face,my family is the best! They gave me my favorite surprise of the year.
I was going to talk when mum said
"How do you like the girl? Are you still rejecting the proposal? Fine,I will ask her to go and never come back!"
"Mum! Don't talk like that please" I pleaded and mum happily looked at me "how did you do this mum?" I enquired.
"You know how much your mum loves you and wants to see you happy. I have always seen you work hard since your school days till date and you never talked about any girl. It bothered me a lot that even at this stage of your life,you've not been thinking about forming a family. I then called your brother to talk to him and get his help in choosing a girl for you" she paused and looked at brother Uthman who continued.
"Yes,mum did call me for help and wanted to choose some different girl for you but I decided to tell mum that what she thinks is the truth is really not,her son is dying for a girl and could not make things right because of me. Even though it was hard,I explained everything that happened and mom got furious with me but I calmed her down and laid down the plan to surprise you...you have always been the best brother to me Mustapha,what would I have done without you and how can I repay you? Since I cannot repay you,I decided to help you out somehow and make you happy for once in life." He paused and they passed the mic to sister in law Asiyah.
"I agreed with their plan and told mom that you once even told me about that girl. Thinking about all the times you've helped me and your brother sort out our problems,I cannot have a better opportunity to do something for you than this!"
"And I fixed everything and explained it all to Khadijah myself!" Mum ended the report,lol. I went towards mum and hugged her with all emotions. "Y'all are the very bests! I don't know what to do without you?"
"It's the opposite,you have always been there for our happiness." Mum said patting my back.
"Where is Dad? I need to inform him about this"I asked mum who said she has already done that and Dad was very happy about the news.
"Hey soon to be Mrs Naadir,come here" Sister Asiyah called Khadijah who was standing at the staircase.
"Uhm mum,I wish to go home already if you permit." She asked with all the respect.
"I told you Mustaphaa,the girl I've chosen for you is the most beautiful and has the best character" mum proudly said
"Yes mum,I cannot agree more!"
"Have lunch with us before going home" Sister Asiyah said and since My Queen is so shy,she couldn't refuse.
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On the dining table,I watched how she shyly ate her food quietly and blushing over the wee compliments she's been getting from mum and sister Asiyah. I could not help but look at her Angelic face.
"Be patient bro,soon Inn shaa Allaah,no one will stop you from gazing at this face for a whole day." Brother Uthman whispered as I lowered my gaze and continued eating.
Mum got a call and wanted to answer but brother Uthman stopped her.
"No phone calls during dining hours." He acted like the man of the house
"Let her answer this one please,who knows what Dad wants to say" I intervened upon seeing the caller ID. Mum excused herself and went away.
Khadijah got up and announced that she was ok and has to leave. We all had no option but to let her go,I wanted her to stay forever but,patience!
Before she could take any step...
"Wait Khadijah,Mr Naadir says he will send elders to seek for your hand inn shaa Allaah,along with the kolanuts to tie the knot on the day after,please inform your parents and help me talk to them if you reach home inn shaa Allaah." I saw her smile and mutter a yes. She said bye and went away. I got up from the dining table and rushed to my room. I performed two rakahs and enjoyed the feeling in my heart! Alhamdulillaah 100×!!!
(✏TIMABELLE💛)
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MY WORLD
General Fiction"Hey Dija aren't you gonna come out of the bathroom? You've cried enough already yaar". In five minutes.... "Look Jameela,my name is Khadija,do not cut it short! It makes it look like a musician's name and also,who told you i was crying?" I said...
