Abdul Rehman didn't inform her that he was coming in next week, she had a seminar on that day, wafiyah was in auditorium along with Yuna and mingyu, the seminar was arranged by their department. They had to attend it as one of a question in their final exam would be related to the problem discussed in this seminar. Mingyu yawned for a hundredth time, wafiyah hadn't told him about Abdul Rehman as she wasn't sure about it herself and the other reason was very evident, she didn't have heart to tell him about jungkook's proposal. They sat there until the end which lasted 2 hours, when he heard their farewell advice to the students he breathed a sigh of relief "finally thank god" he muttered "Let's go to this new Cafe I've heard they sell the best matcha and you know my obsession with it" wafiyah looked at him as everyone started evacuating and then glanced at Yuna who nodded "okay" they were in corridor making their way toward the Cafe. Wafiyah halts in her spot, she squinted her eyes to focus on the person standing on the other end, she must be mistaken wafiyah couldn't believe her eyes but when the person also recognized her and waved, her vision became blurry she covered her mouth "wafiyah are you okay?" Mingyu asked worriedly but she ran leaving confused Yuna and mingyu behind. Abdul Rehman smiled as he saw her running toward him, some habits never change he thought to himself like always she ran into his arms hugging him as if her life depends on it and cried like a baby. He gently swayed her letting her cry her heart out. Mingyu was really confused who was this man that she hugged, wafiyah would never touch a man but then it clicked him, the fair looking man with Slight beard, hair combed nicely dressed in jeans and shirt which clung tight around his biceps was her brother. He was a strong built man making him insecure about his body. "Who is he gyu?" Yuna inquired "he's her brother" Yuna gasps "oh my God, really?? he's so hot" mingyu ignores her and walk toward them. Wafiyah was still crying while her brother patted her head "Hi sir I'm Yuna what a surprise it's so nice to meet you finally" Abdul Rehman smiles "oh I remember talking to you once how are you" "I'm good" he looked at mingyu who stood there silently, wafiyah wasn't letting him go "asalamualikum hyung, I'm mingyu do you remember me?" "How can I not remember you" wafiyah detached herself so he engulfed mingyu in his embrace "thank you for always protecting her, I owe you alot" "please don't say that hyung, you should've informed me I would've picked you up" "I wanted to surprise you all that's why I didn't informed anyone" "when did you arrive here bhai" "just an hour ago" "Then let's go and eat first then you're going with me " mingyu says and took them to their usual restaurant, they were all engaged in conversations Yuna and mingyu were delighted to hear that Wafiyah's siblings had send gifts for them "where are you staying " wafiyah inquired when they were finished eating "in the hotel, it's not that far from here" "hyung you don't need to stay in hotel, you're coming with me to my apartment" "that's very kind of you mingyu, but the hotel is fine I don't want to trouble or meddle in you personal space" both siblings were quite similar in many ways he noticed "please I insist it would be a slap to my face if I'd let you stay in hotel, you'll feel comfortable I'll show you around and my house will be honored to have a great person like you" after some convincing he agreed on staying at his place. Wafiyah suggested her brother to take some rest as the flight was very tiring and long. Mingyu took him to his apartment "please feel free to ask if you need anything, I've put your bags in the wardrobe" Abdul Rehman pats his should in gratitude "don't worry about Me, I'll definitely ask you if I need anything. Thank you mingyu you're doing so much" "it's nothing hyung if I knew earlier I would've done proper arrangements" he let him sleep in the guest room and came out to check the groceries. He called wafiyah to ask about his favorite food "mingyu don't overwork yourself please, he will not like to see that you're troubled because of him" he tuts "what's the trouble I've to cook anyway let it be his favorite then" "mingyu " she tried to protest but he cuts her short "I'm not doing this because of you wafiyah, I want to give him the treatment he deserve don't think otherwise. You don't owe me nor does he, he's like a brother to me too let me do it " she couldn't refuse "okay" she told him about few things that her brother like other than Pakistani food so mingyu doesn't go out of his way and that are easy for him to make. He hung up and started making the dinner, he took about an hour to finish then waited for him to wake up.
Mingyu served the food and joined him, Abdul Rehman smiled gratefully and started eating "mingyu i want to talk to you about something important" he looks up nodding his head "it's about wafiyah" mingyu didn't know how to feel about it, he swallowed the bite in his mouth which took a lot of effort "you've been with her since she's here, you've must have noticed her way of life, her personality and the people that she encountered" he kept looking at him nodding from time to time but his sixth sense wasn't giving a good signal about it "please be very honest with me because it's the matter of her life and I don't want to compromise on her, be as straightforward and genuine don't worry about what I'll think, your opinion matters alot" the suspense was making the air around him thicker, it was getting hard to breathe he prayed Abdul Rehman won't suspect anything " what do you think about Jeon jungkook " mingyu felt as if the air vanished, he felt as if he was floating in a vacuum, the room looked empty "mingyu?" He called him again as he zoned out "yes?" "You know about jungkook, the guy in whose company you guys worked" first question in his mind was how did he know jungkook did wafiyah told him or did jungkook himself talked to him he couldn't figure out "why are you asking about him hyung?" Abdul Rehman sighs "he's asking for Wafiyah's hand in marriage " another blow, but this time he didn't try to hide it "what?" Abdul Rehman was Taken aback by the outburst, he quickly cleared his throat "i-i mean how's it possible why would you even consider it hyung" Abdul Rehman frowns "why, is he not a right person for her?" "Hyung he's a non Muslim even if he's the best man for her he still can't marry her" mingyu says as the matter of fact "he reverted mingyu, did you not know? I talked to his father he told me everything " mingyu thought this was his last day on earth because Abdul Rehman was throwing one after another bomb on him "what was he like when you worked there?" He hadn't recovered yet but the poor concerned brother continued his investigation "I-i don't know hyung, he wasn't extraordinary guy with outstanding personality to standout, he was just an average Korean man" the last thing he'd ever do is to appraise jungkook that too in front of Wafiyah's brother "I came here to meet him and his family, I haven't informed him yet but maybe tomorrow what do you say?" He thinks for a moment "don't tell him beforehand, let's go to his office and you can see for yourself " "but this isn't very appropriate mingyu, I can't ambush him like that" "you're doing this for your sister no bad intentions so it won't be a problem " Abdul Rehman shakes his head "No I'll call him and then we can go there" he just gives up arguing "do you want to accompany me, you've been like a responsible brother" he inhales sharply forcing out a smile "I would love to but I have a test tomorrow " mingyu lies "then you should study for it champ, don't worry about Me okay" "don't you want to go out?" "Not today, but inshaAllah we will tomorrow" both went to their rooms wafiyah called her brother and asked if she should come to mingyu's place but he declined saying they will have breakfast together.
Jungkook woke up like usual and got ready for his office, did his breakfast and went off. He had an early meeting with the project manager who gave him briefing about the progress. He was doing a video call meeting with the factory manager when his phone rang interrupting the meeting, it was an unknown number so he didn't pay much attention to it. He recieved a call from the same number an hour later this time he was free so he attended it "Hello?" "Am I talking to jungkook?" The person on other side inquired "yes speaking" what confused him more was the language "I'm Abdul Rehman to be more precise Wafiyah's brother" jungkook almost dropped his phone, he stood up out of instinct "a-asalamualikum hyung" he bites his lips nervously gulping the saliva "Walaikum asalam I hope I didn't disturb you" "No no you didn't" he was being awkward and he knew that Abdul Rehman could sense his nervousness "if possible for you can we meet today, I'm in korea" his eyes widened "when did you come hyung?" "I came yesterday I didn't tell anyone about my arrival, I hope you liked my surprise " "o-of course hyung it's great to have you here" "where do you suggest we should meet as you know I don't have idea about places here?" "Just tell me where you are and I'll come to you" "I'm staying with Wafiyah's friend so I don't want to trouble him, should I come to your office ?" "You don't have to ask hyung please be my guest I'll send you the location or should I come to pick you up?" "Send me location, I'll see you in an hour" "sure" jungkook heart was pounding, he had tarnished his first impression "Ya Allah send help" he was strolling from one corner to other his anxiety was getting worse. He called the receptionist "my really important guest is coming ask Mr park to recieve him don't make any mistake got it" he went to restroom to check his appearance "not bad" he comments breathing in and out to calm his nerves and then walked to his chair. After 20 minutes he heard a knock his heart started pumping blood faster Mr park enter followed by Abdul Rehman who had a polite smile, the man looked so intimidating that jungkook froze on his spot but regained his composure "asalamualikum hyung welcome" he meets him in the midway, Abdul Rehman hugged him "Walaikum asalam jungkook" "please have a seat" he points at the couch "Mr park please bring coffee for us" he nodded and left "I hope you didn't had problem getting here" Jungkook says as he took seat "not at all, how's your parents?" "Alhamdulliah hyung they're fine" Abdul Rehman kept the conversation simple and professional, he asked about his education and work. Jungkook kept waiting about any questions related to wafiyah but he didn't bring up her name even once the whole time, did he not like him or what. All they did was talk about markets and business as her brother was himself an executive "jungkook I'm here for a week and the purpose is very evident to you" he gulps finally they're talking about it, "I will not judge you on base of you past life what you used to do and how you spend your life. It's all irrelevant now" jungkook nodded "as a brother, I've to make sure that the one I'm entrusting my sister to knows how to value her, she's not just a sister to me, she's my daughter, my friend. If I'm not satisfied with the man I'll never give my sister to him no matter how much he love her, for me her security, safety and well-being is important" jungkook agreed he understood his concerns and it made him happy that wafiyah had brother like him "I'd like to meet your parents personally and then let's see what the fate has destined for you both" "of course hyung, I'll arrange a meeting with my parents. I'll confirm with them then tell you" "okay" "hyung is your place of stay comfortable, do you want me to arrange a better hotel if not so?" "Actually I was in hotel but mingyu insisted on me staying with him, it's comfortable thank you jungkook " of course mingyu why would he let any opportunity slide to make it difficult for him the thinks to himself "okay hyung" Abdul Rehman stood up, patted his shoulder and after bidding farewell he left, jungkook accompanied him outside even offered to drop him but he declined saying he has already wasted his time.
Jungkook went to his parents place that night and told them about his meeting with Abdul Rehman "jungkook I am not meeting him do not expect any cooperation from my side" his mother says "please mom for once do it for me, I've never asked you anything this is my first time and yet you're refusing " "I will not allow you to marry that girl you can marry anyone else in the world you want to but not her" "dad please tell her I love wafiyah and I will only marry her" "No one can change my mind either leave her or do whatever you're doing but I won't be involved" she says and then left "dad he's here for a week, I can't waste time" "what if only I meet him?" His father suggested "dad he'll definitely ask about mom then what excuse will I make" "Let's keep this as honest as possible, I can invite him here but I don't trust your mother to not create a drama or disrespect him which will only worsen the situation" jungkook bites his lips, he was frustrated "dad what if her attitude create a problem for me" "Let's hope for the best son" jungkook called Abdul Rehman and told him to come to his apartment to meet his parents. Jungkook was really anxious so he performed ablution and spread his prayer mat to pray his Isha prayer "please Allah let everything go smoothly, I won't ask you or pester you with alot of wished and desire but I can't compromise on this one wish Allah, make her mine I want to make it halal please help me. Make hyung's heart soft for me, destine us together, give my wafiyah to me" after that he recited Quran and then dozed off.
Abdul Rehman was sitting with wafiyah in mingyu's apartment, she took a day off even after his brother asked her not to "I'm going to meet jungkook's parents today, I also met him yesterday" wafiyah who was laughing at something he had said earlier got quiet "he doesn't seem to be unlikable, but I've to meet them too in order to think about his proposal" wafiyah kept her gaze lowered "you don't have to be ashamed my dear, its not like you did something wrong. People catch feelings, we can fall in love that's alright" his brother always knew what was going inside her head, she looks at him "he's a nice guy, if everything goes well then he might be the lucky guy" she looks down again this time shyly making her brother smile "so my baby wafiyah is all grown up now ready to get married " she hides her face "stop it bhai" he pulls her closer "this is going to be the hardest decision of my life, no brother is ever ready to give his sister to another guy" she thought if he continued to say thing like that she would refuse to marry jungkook "but this is life, this is how things work" he pat her head "I've to get ready come help your brother choose dress of the day" wafiyah ran toward the closet and took out a plain black shirt and jeans "jungkook isn't coming to see me wafiyah it's the other way around" he comments when his sister put an extra effort into dressing him up "but I want you to outshine all Koreans " he chuckles "okay as you wish".
Jungkook's father try to assure him that everything will be fine, he couldn't help but stress himself the door bell only made it worse "Allah everything's in your hand I trust you" he uttered and opened the door with warm smile "Asalamualikum hyung" Abdul Rehman smiles back and greet him with a hug "Walaikum asalam jungkook how are you buddy " "Alhamdulliah I'm good please come" he guides him in the lounge "hyung meet my father" Jongho shakes his hand and welcomes him warmly "Abdul Rehman right?" He nodded "so how's your stay here going so far?" "It's been a good experience I'm enjoying myself" jungkook brought snacks and juice and then joined them. They chatted about nothing in particular just news and politics before coming to the main topic "I retired way before my retirement age, he was exceptionally good in business so I told him to take over the responsibilities so I and his mother can go on world tour" Jongho says "that's commendable, I got the hint when we talked about markets yesterday he's well equipped with the knowledge, where's Mrs jeon if I may ask. I haven't seen her?" Jungkook bites his cheeks looking at his father "this is jungkook's apartment she's back at home" Abdul Rehman blinks "I don't want to hide anything from you, this proposal is just as important to you as it is to us, I know my son he's a blessing we could've asked for. He's a good responsible son but sometimes there are points in our life where parent and child can have difference of opinions" Abdul Rehman kept his face straight jungkook didn't know what he was thinking "my wife was against his decision to revert to Islam, but he did regardless because this is what he thought and found right" Abdul Rehman nodded "she is upset about it and didn't want to take part in this proposal as a parent, but Abdul Rehman my son might have flaws as a human but he knows how to value and treat your sister like she deserves. He has the potential to be a good husband just like how great of a son, friend and businessman he is" Jongho explained everything clearly, Abdul Rehman wets his lips and cleared his throat "I don't doubt that he's good enough but what if Mrs jeon's dislike toward Islam turn into hatred for wafiyah, she isn't that strong to recieve abhorrence and live with it" "hyung I understand your concerns but please trust me I won't let anyone to say as much as a word of hate to her, I promise you that I'll protect her at any cost. Mom heart will melt over time, she will accept us as we are" for the first time in that evening jungkook said something "jungkook I don't want your mother to see wafiyah as her competitor whose trying to change and force you into Islam, this will really effect her. You can't leave your family or cut her off and I will never demand that from you but as wafiyah brother my sister well being and mental peace is more important to me" "I know hyung I won't cut ties with her we live separately, this won't happen I'll try my best to convince mom but please hyung I can't give up on wafiyah don't pass me because of my mom's dislike toward Islam. I give you my words nothing can harm or hurt her as long as I'm alive" Abdul Rehman stares at him he was confused it was a hard and risky decision, he sighs "I request you as a father on behalf of my child, please give him a chance I can vouch for him" Jongho says reassuringly "give me some time to think over it" "hyung I know I'm not giving a good impression of myself by how desperate I sound but I can't live without her, I can't help it but I'm sorry if I'm crossing my limits by saying that I love your sister way to much there's no going back. Please give my wafiyah to me I beg you" "jungkook man relax don't embarras me by saying that you don't have to beg oh God" he freaked out by seeing tears in jungkook's eyes he got up and went toward him "Hey jungkook come on man" he hugged him "hyung don't reject me" Abdul Rehman chuckles shaking his head "you're such an odd person" "is that a compliment?" Jongho laughs at his son "it is" "should I consider it a yes?" Abdul Rehman thinks for a moment "hyung please don't-" "Yes" he cuts him breaking a huge smile on his face.
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Eyes Don't Lie
Fiksi PenggemarCOMPLETED A Muslim girl trying to pursue her dreams, a charming heartthrob and a handsome staid CEO become tangled in a way that if she tries to save one the other would break. Read to find out whether she will be able to find a way without hurting...
