chronicles of Amina

The proposal

Chapter 19

As Amina returned home, exhausted and lost in thought about Omar, she decided to brush off her fatigue. She took a refreshing shower, wrapping herself in a fluffy black bathrobe and drying her hair with a small towel. The warm water relaxed her muscles, calming her mind.

Her phone buzzed, breaking the serenity. A message from the company announced a mini-party to celebrate securing the Al-Rashid contract. Amina set her phone aside, contemplating what to wear the next day, but decided to leave it for morning.

She changed into comfortable baggy shorts and a shirt, heading downstairs to find Mrs. Hassan had prepared delicious Malaysian pasta and refreshing fruit juice. Amina hugged her, greeting her warmly, and Mrs. Hassan smiled, urging her to dig in.

"Mrs. Hassan, this smells amazing! You're the best," Amina said, savoring the flavors.

After dinner, Amina praised Mrs. Hassan's cooking, and the older woman beamed with pride. "You're too kind, Amina. I'm glad you enjoyed it." Amina bid her goodnight and retired to her room, skipping prayer due to her period. She drank warm water and slept, muttering the sleeping dua.

The next morning, Saturday, Amina overslept until 11:30 a.m. She ambled to the bathroom, had a warm bath, and began contemplating outfits. Before deciding, she FaceTimed her parents, informing them about her day.

Just as they connected, her parents told her to book a flight back to Abuja, Nigeria. Amina was shocked, asking if everything was fine. They reassured her, stating they'd informed her school and internship company.

"What's going on, Abu? Amma? You're scaring me," Amina pressed, concern etched on her face.

"Don't worry, dear. Everything's alright. We just need you home for now," her father reassured.

Amina exhaled, packing lightly, knowing she'd return to finish her Master's. She booked a 6:00 p.m. flight and informed Mrs. Hassan and her internship company, submitting a leave application (though they already knew).

After breakfast, Amina FaceTimed friends Aisha, Hafsah, Zainab, and Sophia, sharing her sudden departure. They expressed relief upon hearing everything was alright.

"What's going on, guys? Any idea?" Aisha asked, curiosity sparking.

"No clue. My parents just said to come home," Amina replied.

With time to spare, Amina lazed around until 4:30 p.m. She dressed modestly, wearing a comfortable hijab, and headed downstairs. Amir drove her to the airport, where she boarded the flight.

As she settled into her seat, Amina's mind wandered to Omar. What would their future hold?

After an eight-hour journey, Amina landed at Abuja International Airport and booked a cab to Maitama. Home, she greeted her family with a taslim, hugging her parents, twin siblings Aiman and Iman, and surprise visitor, elder brother Sultan Yusuf Madaki.

"Assalamu alaikum, everyone," Amina said, smiling.

"Wa alaikum salam, dear," her mother replied.

Curious about her sudden recall, Amina freshened up and ate dinner. Her father, Abu, cleared his throat, praising Amina as a sensible, fine young lady.

"The Al-Fayed family sent a marriage proposal. They want you to marry Omar Al-Fayed," he announced.

Amina's heart skipped a beat. "I know you and Amma will never harm me. I accept any decision you make for me; I accept the proposal." Tears welled up as her parents hugged her, relieved.

Amina left, wondering if she'd made the right decision, marrying the cold, aloof Omar. She retired to her room, did her sleeping dua, and drifted off.

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