Betrothed To Him.

Chapter 20.

Fareedah's POV.

Yesterday night wasn't easy for me,it seemed like I just came back to reality now,i was covered with high fever.
Alhamdulilah I feel better now, because I drank procold before I slept off, but the cough is out of hand.
Am really famished , because I didn't eat anything yesterday night,and no one even checked on me till now.
This is how sorry my life is.
And I caused it for myself,I rejected so many handsome men back then in the village because of Yaa nameer,and now this is how I ended up.

I picked up my phone after I was done with salatul Fajr and morning recitation.

Did my 30mins online English studies,I learnt my new words for today and their pronunciation.
Yaa Muhammad introduced this to me when he got me this phone.
So far ,I myself know everything about me is polishing and fitting to the city style.

I went out of my room, everywhere was quiet ,it seems they were not yet out.

I oned the heater first and cleaned up everywhere ,I burnt turaren wuta,I love burning turaren wuta especially when it rain.

This cough has really disfigured my face,i know my face must be as red as pepper.
I went back to the kitchen, and made breakfast.
I made peppery noodles for myself because I know it will help my cough.
When I was done setting the table,I looked at the big clock
In the parlour,the time says 7:00am.

I quickly rushed my noodles and went to take my bath.
Lectures was going to start for us today I can't wait to make new friends,and also I can't wait to attend my first lectures by 9:00am.
I wore atampha blouse and skirt,and wrapped my veil,took my school bag and my phone,locked my room.
I looked at my mini wrist watch,it was 7:55am.

I met Yaa nameer and Anty Khadija having breakfast,I greeted them as usual only ya nameer answered and i left.
He didn't even care to ask if i caught cough.
I know he wouldn't because he was together with Anty Khadija.
The driver was already around,he took me straight to school , nudrat told me she would join me in school because her class for today was afternoon class.

I remembered every single place nudrat showed me were my lectures was going to hold,I opened the class group and looked at the venue again.
I clearly remembered the direction,it was in my department.
I gently walked down to the venue.
On reaching there,half of the class was already filled,and 98% were male,it seems like my department was built for men.
I quietly looked for an empty seat.
I found a seat next to a very fair lady,she was wearing a peach hijab that matched her skin colour.
She was pressing her phone,all her concentration was on what she was doing.

"Salaamu aliakum"I said stretching my hands with a smile on my face.
She gently raised her head, looked at my hand before she looked at my face.
She smiled too and shaked me replying "waaliakumus salam".

"Is someone seating next to you"I asked

" no ,you can seat"she replied.

The next thing was my cough,
That was a big disgrace, because everyone by our side turned to look at us.
She passed me her white handkerchief.

"This may help"she said with a wide smile.
How on earth did I forget  to carry handkerchief.

"I am Sadiya Ahmad and you"she said looking at me

"Fareedeh Muhammad"I replied smiling too.

"Nice to meet you Fareeda"

"Nice to meet you too Sadiya"

She turned and continued pressing her phone.
Not long the lecturer came in,he gave us something called "Course outline"
He did alot of talkings and welcomed us into the University system.

After the class, the class rep announced that the next Class will be by 1:00.
I looked at my wrist watch, it was past eleven.
Some people were leaving while some were sitted waiting in there for the next class.
Sadiya also carried her bag and was about to leave.

"Do you mind escorting me to the cafeteria"she asked politely.

"Sure"I happily agreed.

"Do you mind sharing your contact"she said starting ba conversation.

I collected her phone and typed my number.
She bought snack for us at first I was against it but she was like " aren't we friends "
I smiled and collected it.
We didn't really gist deep,after zuhur prayer we attended our last class.
We left for home.

Going back to that house again!!!
I didn't realize when tears started dropping from my eyes.
I was so tired,i entered inside.
Surprisingly I met Yaa Muhammad,Anty Khadija and Yaa nameer in the parlor.

"Salaamu aliakum"

"Waaliakumus salam"they replied in union.
I greeted them and they answered, luckily Anty Khadija replied to my greetings for the first time,am sure it's because of Yaa Muhammad.

"Yan makaranta ,how is studies"he asked.

"Alhamdulilah baba Na"I replied with a wide grin,and my cough had to embarrass me.

"Kina Mura ne(are you having cattarh)"ya Muhammad asked with concern."

"Yes,but it's already going Yaya,am better"i lied.

"Ok, wishing you speed recovery"
"I'll be leaving now,I was waiting for your return,I wanted to see you"
he said and stood up to leave while Yaa nameer escorted him.

"Okay Allah ya tsare"I said with my heads down ,I was almost teary,I felt like following him back home,I wish I knew getting married to nameer was going to be like this.

"Ameen,best of luck with your studies,if you need anything ,am always available"he ended with a smile.

"Thank you"
I managed to say and get up entered my room and locked it.
I prayed asr ,and took my bath.

I  called my Inna remembering we didn't talk today.
We had a long conversation,at least o was happy.
I was so tired but how would I do I have to make dinner or else!!

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