Spontaneous Attachment

20

I sat in my car for a while and kept replaying our Conversation.
One year marriage? Does that even make sense?

For sure I've heard about arranged marriages that last for just six months,though it only happens in novels, but this is reality and he's not paying me,so why had I agreed to it?

Whatever I'm throwing myself into?

With a frustrated sigh, I ignited the car and started driving towards a certain person's house,someone that I know would definitely tell me if I've lost my Sense or not.

I parked by the road side and exited the car. The place was calm and collected, everything looked neat. One thing I like about Turkish.

Zoya's car was parked inside the lot which means she's at home.

I unlocked the little gate and entered the compound which was filled with neatly trimmed flower beds. I pressed the door bell when I reached the door step and waited for a moment.

The door was unlocked and Zoya's mom appeared which scared me a bit,the lady doesn't really like me for an unknown reason.

"Good day Mom"
I managed to give a polite smile while my heart was racing. I really hope she wouldn't ask me to go away her daughter is busy.
Wouldn't be the first time.

She nodded at me and shifted to side for me to pass.

"Thank you mom,please is Zoya inside?"

"Yes she is,go ahead"
She said and walked away

Thank God

I took of my shoes off and went ahead to Zoya's room.

The room was just like the last time I had visited. Caramel walls and everything else was purple. And lying in the middle of her princess sized bed was Zoya,sleeping peacefully.

Ideas started popping into my head on the best way to announce my arrival,should I scream in her ear? Or should I jump on her.

Zoya hated dogs,guess it's time for some fun.

I took out my phone and played dogs barking video which I had saved from YouTube just for a day like this and increased the volume.

With in seconds,she was up and searching around frantically.
Poor soul.

I couldn't contain my laughter as I started rolling on the floor,the look was priceless and the prank totally payed off.

"Oh Allah"
She said holding her chest.

"You...you should see the way you looked"

"You'll pay for this"
She gritted out as she ran her hands through her long hair.

"I just couldn't resist okay"
I told her,wiping a fake tear and sitting on the bed.

"What are you doing here?"
She asked

"Aren't I welcome anymore?"

She gave me look
"No,that's not what I mean"

"Well,my life is..... I don't know I just want to discuss something with you"
She seemed to think about it for a while, probably considering if it's worth her sleep.

"Alright,make yourself comfortable,I'll get us something to eat"
She slid off the bed and went out of the room.

I took off my scarf and lie down on the bed. An image of Salman appeared immediately I closed my eyes.

"What the..."

I quickly sat up and took my phone to play game before she comes back.

"Here you go"
Zoya said handing me a plate of muffins "thanks"
I told her as I took a bite from one.

"Did I ever tell you that your mom makes the..."

"Best muffins? All the time"
She finished me off with an eye roll.

"So what's up"
Dropping her plate,she turned to face me with all her attention.
I also dropped mine and focused on her.

"Zoya....where should I start from "
"I don't know,maybe the beginning?"

I took a deep breath before I started filling her up with everything,from my first encounter with Salman up to date.

She listened to all I had to say without cutting me off or saying anything snarky,she barely even blinked and that's one of the reasons I liked being her friend,she's a good listener.

And by the time I was done,our muffins were gone and an unreasonable expression on her face.

"Can you say something?"

"I need more muffins?"
She blurted

I glared at her and she came to me and gave me a very much needed hug.

"It's okay Fauzi, I think you did the right thing,as far as your heart is okay with it,then it's fine"

"But I don't know if I'm okay with it, I just decided to marry a stranger whom I met a few days ago and I don't even love him,he's so annoying and arrogant and what if...."

"Do you regret your decision?"
She asked me with a straight face.

I thought about it,do I regret the agreement?

"No,for some weird reason I don't regret it,but may be I would...later on"

"I don't think so. Besides,it's not like he's a bad person or something. He's a respectable gentle man with lots of money. Girl I'm jealous"

I hit her arm playfully and she hit back and it eventually turned to a pillow fight. I felt light after saying out everything and it also made everything real, I wasn't dreaming, I was really gonna get married soon.

Later one we both lie down on the bed exhausted.

"I'm happy for you Fauzi and I know ummi would be so happy too"

"I think I should go,it's already dark"

"Please spend the night here,besides I don't know if I'd see you again since you're going back to Nigeria"

"Well, I might come back"
She gave me a puppy face and I ended up spending the night.

We had dinner with her family and It made me anticipate my departure. I can't wait to see my family again.

So...where do I even start from?
Well... I'm so sorry to keep you guys waiting. I don't have any excuses.

So see you in the next chapter. Our Fauzi is finally returning home,can't wait for the reunion.

A question please,if you were in Fauzia's shoe,what would you have done?