CURSED

Proposal for my daughter

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.
A freind of mine recommended that entire chapter in italics is annoying to the readers and i dont want to annoy you guys.
My readers means a lot to me.
Sorry for annoying so long,you all should have told before only.
Well,i will edit the chapters after completing my book.

Yusra's P.O.V:
I was getting ready as we have to go to Suleman's house for lunch. Today, i decided to dress up.

I dont want Khala to feel bad or guilty for what Mamma did. It is not her mistake and  i want my marriage to work.

I am avoiding Suleman as much as i could but how much can u avoid a person if he is the only one with you in a room.
You can't always stay in the bathroom, i thought.

Whenever i thought about the position i got up for tahajjud,my cheeks heat up. And the stupid blush follows.

After wearing all the jewelleries,my bangles,rings. I even wore an anklet.

Makeup is something i dont know how to do.
But i want to learn,i have a competition (winks in the mirror). So instead of trying and looking like an ape i opted for the simple surma look.

And i finally left the bathroom.

"Alhumdulillah you are well. I was just calling the reception" said an annoyed Suleman, looking in his phone.

"Why do you need to call the reception" i questioned.
"I thought you fainted. And i cant break doors" Suleman trailed off as he looked up at me.

I smirked thinking that my idea worked. My husband's jaw is hanging.
Enjoying the moment i wore my abaya.

"You are looking beautiful.Mashallah" Suleman said smiling.
"Jazakallah khair" i replied with a shy smile.
"Wa antum fa jazakallah khairan kaseera" he replied.
"Why do u say such a long reply. You can always say Ameen " i said.
"But i want rewards for you too" he simply replied,gesturing me to leave.

As we were driving i remebered the incidents from yesterday and i was feeling ashamed of Yousha's behaviour.
Suleman's jaw and nose were sore and the jaw part was a bit more red.

I tried clearing my throat to gain my husbands attention.

"I am sorry about yesterday" i apologised.
"Hey you need not be sorry. I am your husband you can sleep any where on me" he replied with a wink.

I was blushing badly. Alhumdulillah for the niqaab.

"I was talking about the incident with Yousha" i said.
"Ohhh that, not a big problem. Infact i felt nice that you have such a loving brother. And, all that ends well is well" he replied.

"What will you say to Khala" i questioned.
"Lets see" he replied shortly.

After a breif moment of silence i again questioned.
"Suleman"
"Hmmmm"he hummed
"Why do you think Baba did something like that" i questioned in a teary tone.

His jaw clenched and the hold on the steering wheel tightened as if he is surpressing his anger and finally the car stopped.

I was worried but then Suleman turned towards me. Cupping my face, he said,
"Yusi i dont know why Khalu did anything to hurt you. And trust me i dont want to think bad about him and i would advice you also do the same cos he is a fellow muslim.
And please dont cry it hurts me to see you like this.  No matter how things are, i am always with you" he assured me.

I couldnt say anything. I simply nodded a yes.

Finally we reached Khala's house and Shehzad again crossed my mind.
'Ya Allah i am entering the lion's den myself. Please help me'i prayed.

A gentle tap on my shoulder brought me back. I looked up and my husband was smiling at me ,hands stretched out.
"Dont worry Shehzad not home. Ammi assured me about that"
Suleman informed me and i couldnt say anything to him cos a simple thanks was not enough for this.

I just simply hugged him and at first he was shocked but gradually he hugged me back.

Someone cleared her throat behind us, bursting our bubble and leaving us ashamed.

"You guys can complete your romance inside" chirped a happy Sumaiya,who was standing at the door.
"Well salaam to you little sister" Suleman said gesturing me to enter the house.

As soon as i was entering Sumaiya blocked my way leaving me shocked.

"Will you give me your daughter in marriage to my son" Sumaiya questioned me.
"What marriage??? Do you have fever" Suleman answered checking her forehead by the back of his palm.
"I am fine bhai" grumbled Sumaiya.
"Then why are you talking rubbish about child marriage" Suleman asked angrily.
"Chill bro that's the traditition. Bahbhi cant enter the house unless and until i get something. And i want,your daughter for my son. After all i am her only nand" Sumaiya explained.

I was just shocked by all this and the tradition which Sumaiya talked about was cherry on the top.

"Ammiiiiii" Suleman screamed like a small child. And i had to control my laugh.

Huffingly Khala entered.
"Assalamualaikum Khala" i greeted from the doorway.
"Walaikum salaam beta,come in. Why are you standing outside" Khala answered.
"Your daughter is not letting my poor wife enter the house." Suleman complained.
"Well for that,i cant do any thing" Khala said helplessly looking at us.
"What do you mean ammi. Sumaiya has just got a proposal for my unborn daughter." Suleman complained.
" I cant do anything about that Beta,thats the tradition" Khala explained and Sumaiya smirked.
" Toh bhai ya toh beti do ya phir bahar hi romance karo" Sumaiya stated.(Brother either give your daughter or complete your romance outdoor)

I was looking at Suleman  wondering what to do. He was looking helpless.
'How can we promise such a thing. If it would have been for me alone. I would have said yes. But i know Suleman well,he never lies'

"Bhai is that a hickey near your jaw" screamed Sumaiya hopping towards Suleman.
" We agree" i quickly answered blocking Sumaiya.
"Are you crazy Yusra" Suleman questioned.

I tried explianing by raising my eyebrows but today was not my day.
"What" he again questioned.
"My daughter,i agree" i stated firmly.

"Mubarak ho bhai ab hum samdhi ban gae" Sumaiya happily hugged her brother and he glared at me.

"Come in Bhabhi" Sumaiya gestured me to enter.

I greeted uncle Dawud my Khalu after entering.

We freshened up and lunch was served.
As soon as lunch finished it was time for asr and then maghrib.

We decide to leave after maghrib but khalu proposed
"Beta stay tonite we'll have a game of carrom like old times"

So in the end i was lured by the game and Suleman agreed when Sumaiya promised to take the proposal back

Nothing much in this chapter dear readers. But trust me more is coming so stay tuned.

Sorry for the delay.......