The Hijabi's Convertee

chapter 22

Our guests were arriving and soon the hall was full

I was backstage with the rest of the crew and everything has been going smoothly so far

The make-up and hair of the models were almost all done

" Miss Malika you'll be going on stage soon for the opening speech" Reya, my secretary said to me and I nodded

I looked at my appearance in one of the mirrors and adjusted my hijab, placing it on my head well

Soon, I heard my name being called and made my way to the stage

I plastered a professional smile on my face and walked over to the mic stand

"Good morning everyone, my name is Malika Omar, CEO of MO clothings, I am very happy to be here today, I also appreciate every one of you for being here today, but most of all I thank Allah for giving us the opportunity to be here today, the success of MO clothings is by the mercy of Allah and today we are where we are by his grace, MO fashion week is for not only Mo clothings but for other designers to showcase their designs as well, I wish for a successful fashion week insha' Allah and all the best to my fellow fashion designers, once again I appreciate you all, Thank you " I said giving a short and simple speech

Applause erupted from every corner of the hall and I smiled and did a little bow to show my appreciation

I walked downstage going to my seat on the front row

" What an eloquent speech there miss Malika" Reya said as I sat down on my seat, her seat was right next to mine on my right

" Thank you, Reya" I replied to her smiling

The fashion show soon began and trust me when I say all the designs are very beautiful, from the colours to the quality of the fabric everything was exquisite

"The designs are beautiful" I spoke my thoughts out and Reya nodded

I got thirsty and decided to get a drink

" I want to get a drink, do you want one?" I said to Reya

" No, thank you, I'm fine" she replied to me and I nodded

I made my way to the food area and picked a glass and filled it with a drink

I took a sip of my drink and looked around the hall

My gaze strayed to the entrance and I caught sight of someone familiar

What is he doing here?!!

That's a stupid question, he owns the hotel

We parted ways yesterday after landing at the airport

I walked to the entrance and Iqraam turned to look at me

He was dressed in a black three piece suit and shoe of the same colour, his hair was tied in a bun behind his head

" As Salam alaikum" I said with a professional smile

He turned to look at me and his pretty blue eyes met mine

" wa alaikumus Salam" he replied with a small smile

" I was around so I came to take a look" iqraam said still smiling

His smile made my stupid heart flutter

He has such a beautiful smile

" Okay" I said nodding and lowered my gaze while mumbling Astaghfurullah in my head

What is wrong with me?!!

"Let's go in" Iqraam said and I realized we were still standing at the entrance