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Hakeem's POV

The nursery was now a beautiful, welcoming space for their baby, and Amara, Hakeem, and Namiko had settled into their new routine

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The nursery was now a beautiful, welcoming space for their baby, and Amara, Hakeem, and Namiko had settled into their new routine. As the days passed, Hakeem felt a growing sense of commitment and love for Amara, and he knew that he wanted to make their family official in the most meaningful way.

One evening, as the sun set and cast a warm glow over their home, Hakeem made a decision. He wanted to ask Amara's father for his blessing to marry her. He knew it was an important step and wanted to approach it with respect and sincerity.

Hakeem reached out to Amara's dad, calling him to arrange a time to meet. They agreed to meet at a local café, a neutral and comfortable setting where they could have a private conversation.

When the day arrived, Hakeem was both nervous and determined. He arrived at the café a little early, taking deep breaths to calm his nerves. As he waited, he replayed his words in his mind, wanting to express his feelings clearly and respectfully.

Amara's dad, a distinguished man with a strong presence, arrived promptly. He greeted Hakeem with a firm handshake and a warm smile. "Hakeem, it's good to see you. Thanks for meeting with me."

Hakeem stood and shook his hand, his expression serious but sincere. "Thank you for coming. I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me."

They ordered their coffee and settled into a quiet corner of the café. After a few minutes of small talk, Hakeem took a deep breath and decided it was time to get to the heart of the matter.

"Mr.Allen," Hakeem began, his voice steady but respectful. "I've been thinking a lot about the future lately, and there's something very important I want to discuss with you."

Amara's dad looked at him with a curious and attentive expression. "Go ahead, Hakeem. I'm listening."

Hakeem's heart raced as he continued. "I love Amara deeply, and I want to build a future with her. I know that we've had our ups and downs, but my feelings for her have only grown stronger. I want to make her my wife and be a part of her life officially."

He paused, gathering his thoughts. "I know that asking for your blessing is an important part of this process. I respect you and the role you play in her life, and I wanted to ask if I could have your blessing to propose to Amara."

Amara's dad listened carefully, his expression thoughtful. After a moment, he spoke. "Hakeem, I can see how much you care about my daughter. I know that things haven't always been easy, but I appreciate your honesty and commitment. It means a lot to me that you're taking this step seriously."

He took a deep breath and smiled. "I give you my blessing to propose to Amara. I want her to be happy, and if you can make her happy and provide the love and support she deserves, then I support your decision."

Hakeem's relief was evident as he smiled gratefully. "Thank you so much. I promise to do everything I can to make her happy and to be a good partner to her."

Amara's dad nodded. "I believe you will. Just remember that a relationship is built on trust, respect, and love. Keep those things in mind, and you'll do well."

With their conversation concluding on a positive note, Hakeem and Amara's dad finished their coffee, and Hakeem felt a renewed sense of purpose. He knew the next step would be proposing to Amara, and he was determined to make it a moment she would cherish forever.

As he left the café, Hakeem felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness about the upcoming proposal. With Amara's dad's blessing, he was ready to take this next step in their journey together and build the future he had always dreamed of with Amara.

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