Her Destiny || 📒

part 9

As the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day, Ayliz entered her home and greeted her mother warmly. "Assalamu Alaikum, Mama," she said with a smile. Her mother returned the greeting, "Wa Alaikum Assalam, my dear. How was your day?"

Ayliz settled herself on the sofa, feeling the comfort of home surround her. She shared with her mother about her upcoming exam, the nerves and excitement mingling in her voice. "I have to go to the library this afternoon with my friends Hana and Arwan to study," she informed her mother.

Her mother, with a loving gaze, replied, "Okay, dear. Go and change, offer your salah, and then we will have lunch together, alright?" Ayliz nodded, grateful
for her mother's guidance and care. She went to her room, changed into more comfortable clothes, and performed her salah, finding peace in the familiar rhythm of her prayers.

Afterward, Ayliz joined her mother for lunch, the aroma of home-cooked food filling the air. As they sat together, sharing a meal and conversation.

Ayliz's pov

After lunch, I felt a bit tired, so I decided to take a quick nap in my room. The coziness of my bed welcomed me, and I drifted off into a peaceful sleep. When I woke up, I made sure to offer my salah, finding comfort and serenity in my prayers.

Getting ready to go to the library with Hana, I texted her to come over 'hey, come home I am waiting'. Her quick reply reassured me 'I am on my way. I went downstairs and greeted my father and mother. My father asked me to make him a cup of coffee, so I happily headed to the kitchen to prepare it for him.

I thought of adding a sweet touch, so I placed some cupcakes on a plate to accompany the coffee. As I waited for Hana to arrive.

As they both made their way to the library, Ayliz and Hana settled in, waiting for their friend. Hana, breaking the silence, asked, "Ayliz, do you have Arwan's number?" Ayliz, taken aback, replied, "Why would I have his number?" Hana quickly backtracked, saying, "Okay, okay, I was just curious because he hasn't arrived yet, so I thought of giving him a call."

Their conversation continued until a voice interrupted them, "Oh, I think you both are waiting for me." It was Arwan, finally joining them. He took a seat, settling in with a smile, breaking the suspense of their wait.

Arwan had a surprising idea. He said they should all grab their books and head to a cozy cafe to study. Ayliz and Hana exchanged a silent glance and nodded in agreement. They gathered their books and made their way to the bustling cafe. The smell of fresh coffee filled the air as they settled at a table. they began studying.

As they sat in the cozy cafe, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of conversation, Ayliz, Hana, and Arwan delved into their studies. Notes and textbooks sprawled across the table, the trio worked together, their minds focused on the task at hand.

Ayliz's eyes shining with concentration, read aloud from her notes. Hana, her brow furrowed in thought, scribbled furiously in her notebook. Arwan, his eyes fixed on Ayliz, "she really looks like a cute soft toy", his mind wandering, tried to focus on the study material but he ignored his studies and admiring her and smiling like an idiot.

Just then, the waiter appeared, a letter in hand. "Who is Ayliz here?" he asked, scanning the table.

Ayliz looked up, her eyes locking onto the letter. "I'm Ayliz," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

The waiter handed her the letter. "This is for you. From your boyfriend."

Ayliz's eyes widened, her face flushing with surprise. Hana's eyes snapped towards her, curiosity etched on her face. Arwan's gaze dropped, his heart sinking, as he realized that Ayliz was taken.