Mine To Heal (On Hold)

Chapter 5

MUNIRA'S POV

I salam-ed as I entered babas room. He answered my salam too and told me to seat down. I sat down on the floor due to the respect I had for my parents. Sit down on the couch Munira your are still not well baba said, I nodded my head and did as I was told to.

Munira baba started you know I love you and wont do anything to hurt you and what im about to tell you will change your life and for the better. I have arranged your marriage with Alhaji Maliks son Hisham, he is one of my closest friends and Hisham is also a very responsible man, he recently took over his fathers company. I already told them about your condition and they have already accepted you like theirs already, one day you will thank me for this and I wont make a decision that I know will hurt you, baba finished.

Okay baba, thank you and I have accepted it you wont make a bad decision for me I gave him a small smile and hugged him and he also hugged me back. And Munira to tell you, the wedding is in a month baba said as I left the room.

Munira I heard babas call. Naam I answered as I went back to the room. Hisham is coming to meet you tomorrow so you should get ready he said. Okay baba I said and made my way out of the room again.

I went to my room and was greeted with the sight of my sisters, brothers and friends, all in my room. Munira what did he tell you? What did you talk about? Is everything alright?, they all bombarded her with questions.

You guys should chill please, I smiled at them. Okay what did he say Sumayyah asked. Umm im getting married in a month to one of his friends son named Hisham I explained. They were all quiet for a moment before they started screaming and jumping, and by they I mean my sisters and friends.

My brothers did not look happy even a little bit, Munira you dont have to marry him if you dont want to we will talk to him Zaid frowned. Its okay I want to and I know baba wont choose just someone for me, I trust him I told them. Okay then if thats what you want we will support you all the way Ahmed said.

But Munira do they know about your condition?, Eeman asked. Yes, they do and also Hisham is coming tomorrow for us to talk and get to know each other before the marriage I told them.

AHHHHHH Sumayyah screamed. Why didnt you tell us since nah Hanifah rolled her eyes. I call dibs on your clothing for tomorrow Siyamah said. I call dibs on your makeup Khadijah said. I really dont want the makeup, but I appreciate I said to Khadijah. No problem, then I will tie your turban kenan she said and I agreed.

They all continued assigning themselves on what they are going to do for tomorrow and also during the wedding as it was in just a month.

I made my way to mamas room and laid down on her laps. Mama gently stroke my hair and I slowly started to fall asleep. It was moments like this with mama that I really cherish very much.

THE NEXT DAY

Munira hurry up he is already waiting for you Sumayyah said as she barged into my room without knocking. Im coming I told her. I was trying really hard to calm my nerves.

I went downstairs and after gathering up some courage, I made my ay into the palour. Assalamu alaikum I said as I sat down on one of the couches opposite him. Waalaikiss salam he answered as he raised up his head. He was the most handsome man on earth I was very sure about that and he had a deep, husky voice that sent chills down my spine.

Hi im Hisham he started. Hello im Munira I said. Honestly, it was really very awkward and im not used to the other gender. So how are you feeling now, I hope you are better he said. Yes im feeling very much better thank you I replied.

Munira I know that this is an arranged marriage but I plan on making things work between us and I also plan on becoming on a person you can tell all your problems to and like wise me. I want to become your safe haven and I also want you to become mine, he said.

Okay Hisham I am also willing to try and make this work between us but it is still hard to trust men and especially after what happened I said to him, willing myself not to cry in front of him. And also please, just so you know even after marriage we wont consummate it on the wedding night because I am still healing and I dont want some memories to come back so please promise to be patient with me I said further.

Do not worry about that Munuira, we wont do anything till you are completely ready he smiled softly at me. After that, we engaged in lighter conversations and we got to know each other a lot better. It felt like I had known him for long an I wont lie, I enjoyed his presence.

Hisham was about to leave Umm Munira, can I please have your number he asked and I said yes only because he is my husband-to-be.

That night both Munira and Hisham slept with smiled on their faces while thinking about oneanother