Journey To The Half Of My Deen

Chapter Twenty-Nine

LAIBA P.O.V

After the decoration was complete and everything was coming together, I went up to Rania's room as she had she called out for me before rushing to her room and me following her, she shut the door behind me.

"Laiba were you in my room?" she questioned whispering while looking at my scattered items I nodded not meeting her gaze, how could I meet her gaze after what happened? Zeeshan was in her shower and how could I ask about that? I felt shy even thinking about it, I would not want to judge before knowing the whole truth.

"Ya Allah! Laiba! Zeeshan was in my shower, did you know?" she gave me a curious look and I nodded, she gasped "how do you know Laiba?" she was surprised "urm because I thought you were in the shower so I got comfortable on the bed because then I wanted to pray but he came out the shower and.." before I could finish she laughed so hard sitting down holding her stomach, I just smiled at her yet I felt embarrassed but she laughed so much shaking her hand "I can't! oooh Ya Rabbi I will die laughing!" she tried calming herself "Adhakullahu Sinnak (A/N: A dua for when you see someone happy)" I said before sitting on the bed

Once she was done laughing, she stopped and looked at me before laughing continuously again and I couldn't help but laugh with her between laughter she "I can just imagine the shock on your face" and I shook my head at her and looked away trying to think on how to distract her but I couldn't think of anything so I made and excuse of the kitchen she pulled my arm trying to make me stay back but I pulled away eventually quickly going to the kitchen.

I heard someone, I looked up to see Zeeshan, he smirked, knowing Zeeshan he won't let me go easy I gulped before looking away.

After helping Rania's mother around the house I knew the time for the event was getting closer, tonight was the dinner before the mehndi function. i knew I had to leave before the dinner as my father would not allow for me to be out when I am sick, I was arranging the dessert and making sure that the rest of the foods are kept before I left.

I told Rania that I had called my brother Irfan to pick me up, she was sad but understood the reason as to why I was leaving. She hugged me and told me to wait, she went into the kitchen and brought a big bag with all the foods in tins and hotpots.

"Oh Rania! you didn't have to" I said feeling shy, she brushed it off before going back to get ready.

Once Irfan Bhai arrived as I got into the car, I spotted someone walking towards the house. Our eyes met making my heart flutter. I looked away overwhelmed with everything that happened and got into the car.

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I walked into the house after Irfan Bhai and looked up and saw Aunty Azra with her daughters, I did not hear the men so I figured they aren't here or just not in the house. I felt nervous, I walked up to them to see me and I smiled shyly saying salaams.

I excused myself to go and keep the food that Rania gave in the kitchen. As soon as I turned around I shrieked bumping into someone. I stepped back before looking at the person. I was surprised to see Zeeshan.

"How did you get here?" I asked surprised "Well... Labo you know how you got here right? That's exactly how I got here".

I looked at him not impressed "you know what I meant" I looked away

"If you meant how did I get here before you then just know I can use other routes and drive faster than your brother" he stepped closer and I moved back until I was trapped as I was leaning on the kitchen counter.

I did not dare look up because of how hard my heart was beating "Are you still thinking about the proposal?"

He was so close that I could smell him, and my heart was beating so fast that I could almost hear it.

"y..yes..." my voice broke as I spoke out of nervousness. I heard him take a deep breath before walking away.

I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. I walked to the sitting are where the ladies were, I noticed Halimah was not around and frowned.

I whispered to mom asking her where Halimah was "She has gone for her appointment" I nodded "Alone?" I asked and she shook her head saying she went with Rafia aunty.

My mother went to the kitchen and called me to the kitchen with her, as I went there my mother told me to serve them. Although I have served them before, but something seemed different today.

Before I could leave the kitchen my mother confirmed my doubts, Zeeshan had come here to talk to me as a potential marriage suitor. I groaned before going to serve them.

As I was sitting next to mom she stopped me "Laiba Beta go sit on that table where we can see you" my heart dropped walking over to the table.

Zeeshan was already seated there looking at his watch. My heart was beating faster with each step that I took. I wonder how this will go.