𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃

CHAPTER TEN

             One shines brighter – I can't deny. A love so precious, a love so true, a love that comes from me to you. The angels sing when you are near.         

                      ﹒❀﹐✶﹒▹﹒◖﹒✩﹒
 

                         

                      Asad Aziz

She said a man's name and I felt my heart sink
"Mama,I haven't accepted yet,I told baba to give me time"I heard her say nervously through the phone and immediately knew what was she talking about ,I looked over to Hamza and he had a frown himself ,he also realised what she was referring to,a lump formed in my throat and  my heart was pounding in my chest,this can't be happening ,what are the odds

After she talked for sometime she turned to us and I know she saw the hurt and sadness in my eyes because her eyes softened for a second before  she composed herself again

"Mr.Aziz,May I take some time off today,I need to get home now it's urgent"she requested hesitantly,I would love to say no to her but I can't I would be selfish if I did and I know she will hate me to stop her from doing what she wants
As I clread my throat I looked at her again
"Of course Miss.Najim you can"I said and I swear I saw disappointement swimming in her eyes, isn't this what she wanted ?

"Um thank you sir I will take my leave now"she nodded and looked at me one last time and left ,after she did I slumped back in my seat and it took me so much not breakdown right now ,she will be someone else's wife ,I lost my chance,she won't be mine,the light that I prayed to be a part of my life
I felt Hamza put a hand on my shoulder
"Don't lose hope man,she is just going to have a meeting"he said with hope making me reconsider my thoughts but the chances are low

"She might accept the proposal,I'm too late"I lowely said rubbing my face feeling tears gather in the corner  my eyes

"I want to be alone Hamza please"I whispered and he patted my shoulder and nodded ,he is worried I know but for now I just want to be by myself

"If you need anything call me"

After he left I just sat down blankly looking at the floor

"Ya Allah if this is what you planned then I'm more than satisfied with your plans AlhamduliAllah"I prayed feeling a tear running down my cheek
My hands were on my face trying to hold my grounds to not breakdown until my phone rang
"Hello"I whispered through the phone

"Asad,son, what's wrong with your voice?what happened,are you okay?"It was my mother she always senses my discomfort or sadness

"Mama,I'm fine just a little tired"get yourself together Asad,things won't change if you just sit here and sulk
As  I composed myself I went back to the conversation

"How are you?"I asked but heard a sigh from the other end

"Verrò in Algeria tra due giorni, devo vederti così posso sentirmi meglio"
(I'm coming to Algeria in two days,I have to see you to feel better)

"Mamma, c'è qualcosa che non va? Perché così all'improvviso? È successo qualcosa lì?"I said feeling worried all of a sudden

("Mom, is there something wrong? Why so suddenly? Did something happen there?")

"no non è successo niente, è ora di tornare lì"she replied and I didn't know what to say

("no nothing happened, it's time to go back there")

"ok mamma, verrò a prenderti quando la prendi inshaAllah"i would be lying if I said I didn't need her at the moment,her coming here will make me feel better