My in: laws

chapter 20

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 🌹

                  Hameed's POV

The way she twitched her small lips at me with a slight scowl marring her features amused me, she was such a spoilt brat, a troublemaker if I may add. a delicate laughed escaped my lips earning my self a glare from her, I smiled a little then tore my gaze away from her.

It was my first time seeing her Amid her family, the relationship they shared was such a wonderful sight to behold, the mere thought of how they lived without me, made me envious, I wished a had never left them, not even for a single second, but despite that, I still am happy that I happened to be among such an amazing family.

the most interesting thing about all of them was how they so much cared for each other, they might fought at some point, not to even mention Hanan and Adil at that, but they do love each other which was so obvious from they way they do things to each other.

At some point am amazed at how they Carter for Hanan the most, eyeing her every move and asking if she needs anything all the time, even thought she was the last born, she doesn't appeared to be the most fragile among them, rather, she looks strong enough to stand for anyone of them which was awesome.

"Shouldn't you leave it getting late hameed, you have some preparations to do" Mami spoke breaking me out of my trance, I rose my head to gaze at her, then nodded smoothly "yes Mami we should" I said politely.

feeling Hanan's gaze on me, I turned my gaze towards her with a hint of mischief fixing my gaze directly into here's, her lips twitched a little as if wanting to say something but then restricted her self from doing so.

"Mami it's not even that late" Adil came to her rescue eyeing the sky, "Magrib is still yet to be called" and just on cue, as if waiting for that sentence to be said by him, the adhan for magrib was being called from the nearest masjid, Ammar who was on the side of Adil smacked him by the head "now it's magrib time, what again" he asked "let them stay till Isha then" he grins "not happening" Mami was quick to answer raising to her feet  "yallah, get up it's time to pray" she said bringing an end to the discussion, we all oblige standing to our feet's then making our way to the closed structure Covered with walls and roof to perform wudu.

Just as I was about to step my foot into the building, I felt a hand around my arm stopping me from going any further, Ammar and Adil were ahead of me so I knew it's Hanan, I waited for the both of them to disappear behind their rooms before turning myself and focusing on her alone.

I waited for her to say her mind, but she stood quiet not being able to say anything, one minute passed, two minutes and she was still quiet with her head hung low.

a smiled spread across my face, this, had been something I have noticed about her since we first met, despite being bold and daring, it all went down the drain while before me, I don't now why, maybe I appeared charismatic before her eyes or something.

I chuckled a little "speak" I urged tugging her with my finger "I want to stay here" she said mildly, I slightly glared at her "and what about me" I asked gazing down at her "you would be leaving tomorrow" she said almost inaudible "and does that mean I wouldn't need you tonight" I asked with a frown, confusion marred her features and before she could say anything I beat her to it "I'm not leaving you here, okay" I said then leaned and kissed her forehead, without waiting for her response I walked ahead to Ammar's room.

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Turning the shower, letting it got to my desired warmth, I stepped into it, letting the warm water ran down my smooth skin washing away my stress, the steam formed from the hot water, filling the entire bathroom, giving me the exact amount of warmth I need, I then scrubbed myself clean, once done I stepped out of the shower, I wrapped myself in a lushed looking bathrobe and exited the bathroom. once before the dressing mirror, I did the usually routine, then proceeded to clothe myself in a simple set of my favourite pyjamas.

A sound knock came on my door, I mumbled a 'come in' underneath my breath, before bringing out a suitcase from my closet, Hanan came into view, closing the door right behind her, before she walked quietly in, sitting by the edge of the bed.

I glanced at her for a little, kissing my teeth. I didn't thought she would come here from what happened earlier, she cried her whole way back, because I refused to let her stay at Mami's, I tried to reasoned with her but she stayed adamant, Adil has to console her before she finally agreed to follow me, I even thought she might have a headache because of how much she cried, she kept frowning and pouting her lips through out the whole ride, I didn't even try consoling her because I knew I can't, I hate cries, I was even glad we made it back safely without me stopping the car by the road side to shut her up.

I started choosing out clothes for my trip, keeping them on the bed, picking out necessary items I know I would need for the journey, Hanan on the other hand unzipped my suitcase and started arranging them neatly just to my liking, I brought out everything I could think of making sure to not forget anything before finally settling on the bed beside Hanan.

She kept her gaze down continuing with the task at hand, not minding to spare me a look, I leaned forward and took her hands in mine, then heaved out a sigh "are you still angry" I asked, voicing out my mind which came only audible to her own ears, because of how lowly I spoke. she kept mum, stopping what she was doing, I moved nearer to her "answer me" I urged and tears welled up in her eyes "is it because I'm leaving" I asked again, this time around a tear slipped out, Although she tried her best to stop it from slipping, "I don't want to be alone" she spoke, opening up "I don't want you to leave" she added now the tears running down her cheek

I sat there contemplating on what to do, before lastly dragging her gently into my arms, wrapping my hands around her small figure, the hug lasted for a while with me tapping a comforting hand on her back "you should have tell me that you have started missing me already" I joked to lighten up the atmosphere still hugging her "I'm not going to miss you, I just don't want to be alone" she retorted moving away from me "you can spend the time at Mami's before I come back then" I assured and her eyes went wide "really" "yeah, now let finish packing it's getting late"

with my help, we finished packing everything inside the single suitcase and I dragged it to one of the corners of my room.

Hanan stood up delighted that I have given her the permission to go home, saying her goodnight she made her way to the exist "where are you going" I stopped her before she get to the door, she turned before answering "my room" she murmured "stay here tonight" I said and she stood for a while looking me in the eye before she finally nods and came back in.

She went directly to bed, disappearing under the comforter, as if scared of me, I smiled sluggishly at that before switching up the light, I let the bedside lamp turned on thou, but the light wasn't enough to lighten the whole room. I made way to the bed, hopped on and got under the comforter as well, taking her into my arms I made myself comfortable.

Her body tensed and a chuckle vibrated through me "relax babe, say your prayer and sleep, I'm not going to do anything just want to cuddle" I assured "I might not have this in a while to come, I better use it while it last" I added, I felt her let out a shaky breath before relaxing her body.

making myself a bit more comfortable, I say out my prayer blew it out on the both of us, before drifting to sleep with Hanan right between my arms.

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