Love, Law and Crime

Chapter 8

"Shhh! Amy, it's me."said the guy holding a handkerchief over my mouth and I recognize the voice way too well to misunderstood it ever. "Mmmm...hmmmm..mhmhm..."I protested and the moron finally remove the handkerchief from my mouth. "Naseer..."I hissed with so much venom in my voice. "What on earth are you doing?" I continued gritting my teeth but my voice is low as I don't wanna attract any kind of attention by yelling at him. But he's probably deaf I guess because next he says "Amy masha'allah you gave an amazing speech." I wanna punch him....I really wanna punch him. "Plus you are an amazing host Amy."continued Naseer still standing in a close proximity to me. I so gonna kill him...doesn't he know about freaking personal space?. Ya Allah! Help me! "Back off Naseer....you are at my personal space." I whispered yelled. I think he noticed the little distance between us and backed off a little but still both of his arms are on the wall behind my back, caging me so that I can't run....oh I'm gonna do something bad to him if he doesn't leave this instant. "Amy listen to me please....please I'm in love with you Amy....please marry me Amy...I can't live without you...I'll send the proposal yo your parents....you will complete your masters next month and won't be here anymore.....please Amy maan jao(please Amy get ready)."he actually pleaded. Woah! But I'm so done with his drama...I know I can tell Amir bhai about him....but I know Amir bhai...he will beat the crap out of him an he'll definitely be hospitalised and as much as I hate him but I don't want that fate for him. So instead I said "Naseer...how many times?....just how many times do I have to tell you I'm not interested in you.......you can't force me to have feelings for you." I whispered yelled. But then I continued in a more genuine and polite tone because I don't wanna stoop to a low level..."you know.....you can't force me to fall for you Naseer....it doesn't happen like this....love is something which is not in our control....it just happens.....just go and find a girl for yourself who will actually love you." And he nodded his head removing his hands from the wall. "And please refrain from pulling this kind of stunt again. It won't effect your reputation....after all you are a man but its enough to tarnish mine....as the societys' views are that everything is a girl's fault and one last thing don't ever...I mean ever call me Amy because its reserved for my family and friends and you are none of them." I said in a firm tone. "Amy...." he opened his mouth but I cut him off "Astagfirullah! If someone sees us in such kind of position, what would they assume? That I wear abaya and hijab to preach Islam and do haraam when no one is watching." I questioned and answered my own question. "I'm sorry Amy....I mean Aminah."he said. "Allah knows that this isn't the case, so please leave." I said and left without waiting for his reply only to be joined by him a moment later. "Nobody noticed us Alhamdulilah." But I said that very soon as the moment those words escape my lips my eyes collided with the familiar hazel orbs and I noticed that look in those orbs that Amir bhai always gives to daddy when he decided to marry Rushda Auntie only four months after the divorce...the look of disgust....it was evident in his eyes....ya Allah! Help! He  saw me and Naseer and I know that for sure.....Astagfirullah! Naseer also noticed the direction of my vision and before I could say anything he marched towards Zubair and said..." listen man.....what you are thinking is not the truth...its we were just......" but before he could finish whatever he was saying Zubair cut him off mid sentence and said..."did I ask you to clarify?....I don't think so.....its none of my business as to what immoral and shameless acts were  taking place here and please do carry on....don't let me stop you guys....and you..."he pointed towards me..."miss if you are so open minded then please don't insult the hijab and abaya by wearing them." And just as he completed his sentence Naseer said through gritted teeth"how dare you?"and was about to throw a punch on hum but Zubair swiftly blocked it, twisted his arm so badly and warned him saying "next time, don't even try this stupid act or I promise you that you'll end up behind bars." And he walked out throwing a disgusted glance at me. Naseer turned towards me and I yelled at him "this is all your fault.....I....I ha...I hate you." Then, I dashed towards the washroom ignoring his so called apologies. By the time I come inside the washroom I was a crying mess....I cried and cried and cried and then I splash some water on my face.....I looked at the reflection on the mirror....me with puffy eyes.....my hijab is wet on some places....and I don't look like the strong girl I am.....Amy, you should not let a stranger's word affect you, he's no one....but then how can he question my character  this quickly?....how can he question on my dignity Allah.....and I again started crying not noticing when the washroom door opened and then my dark brown orbs collided with Mina's hazel brown ones on the mirror amd I hear her gasp..."ya Allah! Aminah! What happened to you? She said and hugged me whispering sweet nothings into my ears. She's always been a nice person. After sometime I released Mina from the hug and then she asked me what actually happened that I ended up crying alone in the washroom. I hesitated for a moment but then told her ...."Naseer happened Minal.....I hate him." "Did he do something to you Amy?" She asked in a worried tone. "No, no, not like that but yeah he pulled me in a secluded corner through my abaya's sleeve and stand in a close proximity to me and said all those stupid things about marraige and love and all and then some guy saw is and the guy called me shameless Mina..." I said and in the end my voice broke. I can't tell her about the guy being her brother. I don't want them to fight over me....I know Mina she doesn't like when someone targets her friends. So I only told her half of the truth. "How dare he?.....Naseer and that guy....how dare they do that to you?" She said through gritted teeth...."you should inform your brother Amy....he's taking it too far now." Advised Mina. "I don't wanna trouble bhai...yrr he's already been through a lot and if I tell him about Naseer......Mina I can guarantee you that Naseer will end up in the hospital with broken bones and all and besides tomorrow will be the last day I'm attending the university as I have some important questions which are needer to be asked to the professor and after that I'm only coming for the exams." I told her. "That's good....but Naseer really did crossed the limit today...if you are OK then I can tell Zubair bhai to deal with him." She suggested. No way! I pray not to face her brother ever again. "No Mina...its fine...don't worry..please." I declined politely. Sensing my discomfort she changed the topic and informed me "by the way Amy...you are defined coming to my engagement party.....its after our last exam." and then she questioned".....umm...our last exam is on?" "It's on 21st march." I replied. "Great! My engagement is on 25th March and you are invited, so, please don't disappoint me by not showing up yrr. I habe already given the invitation to to Zaynab, Alia amd Dia and yeah yours is given to your mother as you were nowhere to be found and now I know why and yeah, everyone's looking for you but Dia got your back by saying that.....you are just busy with your hijab as your pins are missing somehow and don't worry I'll tell them that I gave you the hijab pins....now come on....let's go."said Mina and we made our way to our families and friends. I congratulated Mina for her engagement and she replied with a toothy grin....I guess she's happy with the marraige. May Allah always keeps her happy. But I can't go to her engagement not after what her brother had said....I couldn't say no to her at her face as she has become a good friend of mine....we've bonded over the project....I'll just call in sick or something....that would be OK....insha'allah. "Earth to Ammu...what are you thinking?"Said Amir bhai while still focusing on the road, busy in driving. "Yeah...bhai....umm...my trophy iys beautiful na?" I asked to divert the topic of what actually I was thinking. Yep!! I won a prize for best speaker. Alhamdulilah. "Yes!"replied both Bhai and Mummy in unison. "Masha'Allah Ammu....you really gave an amazing speech and before you question...yes we heard your speech and even made a video...see." said mummy. "Wow! You guys actually came that early?" I asked really stunned. "Yes!"replied Amir bhai chuckling. "Okay Ammu...your bhai and I are heading to the new apartment your brother has bought...you can join us now or even tomorrow or whenever you feel like coming princess..."said mummy. "Not today...but insha'allah tomorrow mummy... you know.....I gotta inform daddy na...." I said to her. But Amir bhai doesn't seem pleased with my answer and said"you dont need his permission for each and everything.....I'm your 'real' brother and she's you 'real' mother Ammu....you can always come to us....its not like we are non-mahrams or something." "Bhai...calm down...its not about permission but about the respect he deserves as our father and you know that we'll enough." I told bhai. "Respect?....seriously Ammu?." Scoffed bhai completely annoyed. "Bha....." before I could finish my sentence mummy interrupted me and said "Amir beta(son), we talked about this, right?said mummy very politely putting a hand on his shoulder as she's seated on the passenger seat at the front. "Yeah...mummy....I'm sorry and sorry to you too kiddo."said bhai. He now seemed calm. "Bhai please....don't ever apologise to me. You are my older brother, you don't ever need to apologise to me.....ok na?" I said to bhai with so much respect and honesty. I love my brother to death. "Ok dadi Ammu (grandma Ammu)."he joked and we all started laughing.
                                                                       

So guys, here's chapter 8

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