FOREVER WITH YOU

Chapter 15: You Are My Best Friend, Why Not Be My Sister-In-law?

So, this chapter is for my darling friend, Lola 💗
And a double update because of her o

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Morning sunlight filtered through the window as Tasleem rushed to get ready. She wore baggy jeans and a white linen Shirt. She swiftly headed downstairs.

Amira lounged in the parlor engrossed in a TV show, still clad in her cozy pajamas.

Tasleem glared playfully at her, "you're really enjoying staying home, aren't you?"

Amira giggled, unmoving. "Obviously! No lectures for me, why not enjoy myself?"

Tasleem chuckled, "I'm off. Tell Mamie I've left, okay? I'll grab something to eat on the way."

Amira blew a kiss at Tasleem. "Bring me something back, please!"

Tasleem rolled her eyes, smiling."You wish!" She headed out of the door.

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Rayyan returned from his gym session. He glanced at Tasleem standing in the parking lot.

"Tasleem!" A deep voice called out.

She turned, her eyes sparkling with a smile. "Ya Khalid, good morning!"

Khalid smiled back, his eyes crinkling. "Good morning! You're off to school?"

Tasleem nodded. "Yes."

"I'm heading out too," Khalid said. "Let me give you a ride."

"Thank you." she said.

He opened the car door for her, and Tasleem slid in. And he closed the door behind her, then he settled into the driver's seat.

Rayyan watched as they pulled out of the house. His expression was unreadable.

As Khalid drove, Tasleem's scent wafted through the car, a captivating blend of bakhoor, coconut, flowers, and freshness. He couldn't resist stealing a glance at her.

"How are your studies?" Khalid breaks the silence.

"It was good, Alhamdulillah." Tasleem said.

"If you need any help, come to me, I'm always available." he offered.

Tasleem nodded at him.

Khalid pulled over at a cafe. "Want something to go with your morning?" He asked.

"Yes. I'd love that." she replied.

"What do you crave?" He asked with a smile.

"Matcha, please," Tasleem said.

Khalid stepped out and returned with ice coffee for himself and a matcha for Tasleem.

"Here you go," he said, passing her the matcha.

Tasleem accepted it. "Thanks, Ya Khalid." As she took a sip, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen, "Excuse me, Ya Khalid, I need to take this."

Khalid nodded and he started the car.

Tasleem answered the call. Zainab's voice came through her ear: "My beauty, are you ready yet?"

"Yes, I'm already on the way."

Zainab gave out a clear sound of relief on the other side of the phone.

She said happily, "Okay, see you soon." And she ended the call.

They soon arrived, Tasleem waved goodbye and rushed in.

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After class Tasleem and Zainab went to the restaurant nearby.