One And A Quarter Year Agreement (a muslim love story) #Wattys2016

Chapter 12

Sophia's POV
Things have gotten so much better between me and Nadir now. I couldn't ask for anyone better really. We've talked about everything we could. We've gotten to know so much about each other. Alhamdulillah things are much better.

I walk out of my room after freshening up a bit. I take out food for myself and sit down to eat. I put some food for Simba as well. I sit at the table eating and reading some article on Facebook when my mobile starts ringing. It's Abdul Uncle (Nadir's dad). I pick it up cheerfully.

Me: Assalamualikum Uncle!

Abdul Uncle: Walaikumasslam habibti. I called to invite you and Nadir over tonight for a small dinner. Our partner in one of the law firms, Mr. Gareth Brown is coming over with his family tonight. You guys should join us. What do you think?

Me: We'll be sure to be there. Take care Uncle. Give my Salams to Auntie and the girls as well. Assalamualikum. 

Abdul Uncle: Walaikumasslam. You too! I better get going. See you tonight habibti.

I put down the phone and continue with my food. Once I'm done I rinse my plates and put them into the dishwasher. I go and knock on Nadir's door.

"Assalamualikum Sweet Heart!" I chirp when he opens

"Walaikumasslam." He replies will yawning and rubbing his left eye as he probably had just woken up.

"We're invited tonight to your parents place for dinner with the Brown family." Nadir's completely halts at this and gulps a little. He nods his head and walks away to the kitchen looking flustered. He's just really weird sometimes.

I shrug and make my way to my room.  I open my closet and take out my clothes for tonight.

Sometime later I pray my Zuhr after taking a bath. Later that day after cleaning the house and taking out the trash I go to get changed. Before doing anything else I pray my Asr so that I'm done with my pending Salahs.

I put on my clothes and sit down to put on some makeup. I put on one of the necklaces that Nadir got me and looked in the mirror. I looked pretty presentable. I walked out to find Nadir sitting down on the sofa scrolling on his mobile and patting Simba. I cleared my throat, Nadir looked up at me and smiled widely. He walked up to me and slipped a hand around my waist.

"You look Beautiful." Nadir says.

"Don't I always?" I scoff walking away from Nadir.

"We should get going." Nadir says as he shakes his head at my behaviour.

"Yes we should." I say collecting my mobile, clutch and a lipstick.

I walk out the door and sit in the car. Nadir races his way to the house.

We get out of the car and walk up to the main door. Hanifa Auntie opens it. She smiles widely.

"Assalamualikum my lovelies. The guests are here. Why don't up guys go and greet them and then we'll go to eat." She says in a hurry.

I walk up to and kiss both her cheeks. I get hold of her hands and say,"Relax Auntie. Everything will be done."

"Oh Sweety. You're too nice." She gushes.

I smile childishly at her and make my way toward the drawing room.

I smile entering. Everyone stands up to greet us. I walk to all the ladies greeting them. I got to know that Mr. Browns wife's name is Beth and their daughter's name is Cataleen. Both the ladies were very polite. Cataleen, maybe not so much but she still maintained her politeness. Although one thing really bothered me about her. She kept on glancing towards Nadir's direction and tried to grab his attention. I want to strangle her so bad that the moment.

I tried to ignore it many times. It really is getting on my nerves now though.

"I'm over here, that's my husband not me." I spit out bitterly trying to remain nice.

"Oh of course! Me and Nadir were very good friends when we were very small and something more than friends when we grew up. But all in the past. Although we really loved each other." She says venomously trying to get on my nerves. I was kinda hurt. I thought he ever only loved me. I turned away from her trying to hide my hurt.

"Oh." Is all I could choke out.

"Foods out." Hanifa Auntie announces.

Everyone makes their way towards the dining table. Nadir walks behind me.

"How can anyone stay away from you?" He whispers.

I just grunt in reply and quicken my pace. I sit between my in laws and keep away from Nadir. How could he not tell me about Cataleen and him? I thought we told each other everything. He freaking said he only loved me.

I eat my food without saying a word. The rest of the night passes with me being zoned out most of the time.

I drag myself towards the car and flop down on the seat.

"What's gotten into you tonight? You haven't been this way since the last two months." Nadir says breaking the silence.

"Whatever." I say.

"What do you mean? Why have you been acting like this all of a sudden?" Nadir says.

I deeply breathe in and look towards him," I'll talk to you when I get home."

"Okay."

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We reach home in five minutes and I get out the car. As soon as I reach home I remove my shoes and walk towards the sofa. I flop down onto it and gesture for Nadir to sit across from me.

"Could you not have told me about your and Cataleen's past? Did you tell her all that you told me? You were also 'in love' with her? Did you not think that it was important to tell me? Is this all an act to catch me in one of your traps? Huh is that it? I loved you for nothing huh?" By now tears were running down my cheeks. Nadir shakes his head and stands up. He walks to me and kneels down.

"Is that how low you think I am? I never loved her! I never loved anybody for that matter, just you. This is no act! My love for you is real. It's nothing fake. I never loved her. Yes we were together at one point but it was nothing more than that. Do you understand that? I know she must've hammered some complete nonsense into your head but don't believe a word she says. I love you and I will only ever love you. Don't doubt my love Hun. Are we okay?" He says kissing my hands.

I nod and stand up. He stands up as well. I reach up and wrap my arms around his neck. I hug him and whisper,"I love you Nadir. For now and forever." He hugs back immediately and whispers an 'I love you' as well.

I smile at him sadly and make my way towards my room and close the door. I change into some comfortable clothes and go to bed.

There are going to be ups and downs at all points in life. We just have to go along with them and try to figure them out. Nothing is perfect. Allah has pre-planned everything and his planning is for the best in our lives.

I snooze of into a dreamless sleep hoping for better days ahead.

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Short chapter I know. Forgive me. I didn't really feel like writing. Hopefully you guys will like it. I have to update as much a so can as I won't be able to do it late on. Thank you for all the positive feedback! I love reading all the comments. I get so excited when someone comments🙊

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