ROYAL GAMES

42:My Life

"keh deh Bari kawai". Nawal laughing along with Ihfan.

"So he had it in him all this while. And I'm sure if he had ask either of his brothers for help Jamal would would have told me". Ihfan said laughing too. Truthfully she enjoyed Nawal coming over to her chamber. At least she had lifted her spirits up, she hasn't exactly been in the best of moods for the past few days.

"I would really thank Allah for all this change. Since the last two months that I came back it has been nothing but bliss except the occasional argument that is inevitable in a marriage but aside from that Alhamdullilah". Nawal had a small smile on her face that said a lot.

Ihfan stood up from the couch she was on and went to sit close to Nawal. The said person turned to face her. Ihfan took Nawal's hands placing them in her's and covering it with the other one. She also had a smile on her face.

"Honestly, I'm happy you are finally over that phase. You are such a nice person and deserve everything good life has to offer including the best partner out there. It's so refreshing to see you out of pain even though then you'd always try your best to hide it but I could still see it in your eyes. Now there is nothing but sheer happiness in them and I'm really glad for that" Ihfan said to her while Nawal's eyes glossed. Before she could stop herself she pulled her into a hug.

"Thank you so much Ihfan. This means alot".

"It's nothing. You've always bothered about everyone around you. You also deserve to be happy. Now clean those tears that are threatening to fall down before jabbar holds me responsible for them". Nawal chuckled at that with few tears dropping in the process and Ihfan laughed.

They've seen how jabbar has changed first hand. Even thou not around everybody. Just his brothers and wife. He was still trying to get used to her and Asmau. Though she knows he'll warm up to her first before Asmau, she sees it happen.

"Now before I forget the question I wanted to ask before you started getting all emotional. What's the reason for this glow. Girl you're glowing". Ihfan wriggled her brows a mischievous smile on her lips.

"Oh shut up. I'm the same. there is no glow whatsoever". Nawal rolled her eyes trying to hide her blush.

"Are you sure it's not what I'm thinking?". Her smile still intact she wanted to tease this girl.

"You naughty girl". Nawal threw a pillow to her face." Is that the way to talk to your future Queen". Nawal said playfully and Ihfan laughed at the voice she used.

"I'm sorry your highness". Ihfan bowed her head a little and they both laughed. Before Nawal could reply they heard a salam and Jamal came inside.

Nawal didn't miss how Ihfan mumbled her reply. But she said nothing.

"Hajiya Nawalu che yau a gidan Nan". He grinned seeing her face.

"You say it like I don't come here". Nawal playfully glared at him.

" Sannu da dawowa". Ihfan said. She can't make Nawal know they were having problems. Jamal smiled at her.

"Thanks sweetie". His grin intact.

"And that's my cue to leave". Nawal said standing up to go.

"No you don't have to. I'm sure he doesn't mind you staying". She really didn't want Nawal to go.

" I don't". He gently placed his uniform cap on the table. He just got back from work. Flying as always.

"I have to go back now. It's almost time for him to be back". She smiled cheekily already heading to the door. Ihfan followed her.

"Thanks for the visit. You made my day". Ihfan smiled.

"Nonsense" Nawal waved her off. " You say it like we're far from each other when it's just a couple of minutes walk away. I can always come back and so can you". Nawal held her shoulders giving her a gentle squeeze. She could sense that the couple were having problems so it's better she lets them be." Whatever it is, it's going to be alright". She added. Ihfan look away seeing as Nawal already saw last her facade.