It has been five years since Sehrish and Manha met. Yeah hard to believe that the two inseperable besties haven't met for such a long time. But, its all true. Yeah you're right, the last they met was when Manha's family came to Doha for Faiza's and surprisingly Sarah's wedding as well.
Since then they haven't met because of either their studies or because their dads are caught up in work. But, it's not like they haven't spoken too. Manha and Sehrish talk to each other through Whatsapp or sometimes they even do video calling through Skype.
*Sehrish's POV*
Over the past five years, everything and everyone has changed, except for our friendship, Masha'Allah and Alhamdulillah. I have joined one of the universities here a year ago and Alhamdulillah its been really good. I've made a few friends in the university. Ain, Samiya, and Nabelah are closer than others.
The cool part is even Manha has a friend in her university who's named Samia. I know right? Such a coincidence. She joined her university just the same year as I did.
Uncle Ahad had visited us last year after Eid ul Fitr. He was in Doha due to some work so my dad asked him to come to our home for lunch and the kind man he is he accepted and came. It felt nice meeting him. It reminded me of Faiza's and Sarah's wedding.
I admit it has been lonely since I'm the only one left with my mom and dad. I do miss my sisters. They visit us on every other weekend. Faiza has been blessed with two lovely twins who are now 4 years old. One of them is named Zain and other one is Zehra. Yeah a boy and a girl. Sarah has a little Sarah running around. Yup, her daughter's name is Sofia and she's 3 years old. I love my nieces and nephew. They are just so cute and fun. Alhamdulillah for everything. No matter how much I thank Allah it will be less.
I'm so excited that my exams are going to end soon. I'll have a few days to myself after the exams end. I don't know what I'm going to do in the holidays but I think I'll just sleep and take rest. Due to these exams I've been so restless. I have a really bad habit of studying at night and sometimes I stay awake the whole night and sleep after I come home after writing the exam. Hard work does pay off and if you have faith in Allah then he will never ever let you down. I still have 2 more years to finish my studies and I pray to Allah that I do well in it. Tomorrow is my last exam and just now over dinner mom told me that Sarah is going to come for the weekend. I'm so excited to meet my sister and of course Sofia.
We just had some delicious dinner my mom made. I should pray Isha and start studying for tomorrow's exam. I did wudhu and then offered Isha. After the prayer I made Dua to Allah.
"Thank-you for everything you have given me. I love you and I always will. Dear Allah. Today I really want to thank you, for giving me this beautiful life, this experience of joy, pain, sadness, there is nothing I could ask for more, and when my time comes, I know in my heart that you will be with me. Whether a thing is beneficial or harmful to me, I will remain firm in my belief and remain thankful to my Creator. All Praise is for Allah who treats me with clemency, just as if I have no sin. So my Lord is the most praised by me of all, and most worthy of my praise. O' Allah! I find the roads of wishes to You wide open and I know that You are for those who ask You in the position of answer, And for those who are distressed, You are in a posture of rescue. Allah I ask for you to keep my family and I safe. To bless us. To keep our love strong. Dear Allah, today I ask from you just one thing. That you give me and my family a safe passage to Jannah on the Day of Judgement. Ameen"
After making dua to Allah, I just started to prepare for the exam. It wasn't that difficult for me but I had to get good results.
After so many hours of studying it was time for Fajr prayer. The time just went so quickly. I got up to offer Fajr. After that I continued to study. In no time I was getting ready for university. I did a little breakfast. I just can't eat anything when something is bothering or when I'm stressed.
As I entered the university and started walking towards my classroom, I was greeted by Ain, Nabelah & Samiya. "ASSALAMUALAIKUM" they all said and crushed me into a group hug. I just love how they spread so much love. I instantly didn't feel any stress. I surely needed this stress busting hug. "Thanks guys" I said and gave them a warm smile and they kindly smiled back. They knew me well and they even know how much I stress out before writing exams. Samiya is a bit more talkative than others and is very fun loving. She never fails to cheer us up. Masha'Allah she's a beautiful person on the inside and out. Ain and Nabelah are great as well. I'm blessed to have such friends.
It was now time to go and write our exam and after the exam was over we decided to go to Dunkin' Donuts. You see we all are chocolate lovers. Something so common between all four of us.
We were now at Dunkin' Donuts. We ordered some doughnuts and iced coffee. I told them about all the stuff that happened during the wedding of Sarah and Faiza. Yeah even those bumping and awkward situations with Adam. The worst decision was telling them about Adam. Since I told them they tease me by saying that me and him will be in a wedlock soon enough.
It was a little silent so I said, "You know what guys, Sarah is gonna come over and stay for the weekend. I'm so excited." Nabelah said, "Masha'Allah, that's great sissy." Though they have never met my sisters or their kids they liked them a lot. I have shown them a few pictures of Romaisa, Zain, Zainab and Sofia. They find them adorable and cute as well. We did a lot of talking after that. I was feeling very sleepy and it was getting late, I really needed to catch a little sleep before my sister comes over. We said our salaams and left for our homes.
As soon as I reached home I hugged my mom, that's something I mostly did. I just loved how peaceful and safe I felt when I did that. I loved both my parents.
"Mom, I'm just going to take a nap before Sarah comes over. Please wake me up before she comes." With that I went to my room and crashed into the bed.
Hey guys, that's all for this chapter. I'm sorry if it's not long or interesting enough. But please do share, vote and comment. I appreciate it. Jazak'Allahu Khairan. Stay Blessed :)
