Running Out Of Time

Chapter 10

Ameera's POV
After Zayn left for work, I was the only one left at home because Mrs Jones went to the mall to get some groceries. So I was the only one in the whole house. I was bored so I decided to just take a tour round the house.
After what seemed like an endless walk, I finally found something that captured my attention. It was a library. It looked modern and classy. I looked round to see if any book I liked was there. There were a whole lot of books. I couldn't even pick anyone to read. Wow. Maybe this would be my place of comfort. I heard footsteps down the hallway and I ran quickly out of the library.
"Good Evening Mrs Ahmad" Mrs Jones said as I got out of the library. Evening!!!!I hadn't even observed my Asr prayers. Ya Allah. "Good evening Mrs Jones. I have to do something now but I'll really like it if you call me Ameera" I said as I rushed to the bathroom to perform wudhu.
When I was done praying, I went back downstairs to the kitchen because I knew if I stayed up on my own, I would be really bored. When I got to the kitchen, Mrs Jones was already cooking, and whatever it was smelt nice. Really nice. "Wow. This place smells good" I said as I sat on the kitchen stool. Mrs Jones smiled a bit before she replied " thanks Mrs--Ameera sorry". I smiled at her " It's okay, you are just starting to get used to it" I said. "Let me come help you" I said as I got up from the stool. "You don't need to Ameera" she said.
"It's not much of a big deal " I said already coming towards her." No, Ameera am fine. You don't need to help "she said emphasizing on the word don't." But why Mrs Jones? Anytime I want to help you, you always say no " I asked " Mr Ahmad won't like it "she said. It's not as if he is my real husband " Ohhh. It's okay. I am is wife you know. He wouldn't tell me no"i said.
She hesitated a bit before she allowed me to join her.

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Immediately we finished setting the table, we heard the bell ringing." I'll get it "I said as I made my way to open the door. She looked uneasy, but I had to do it." As Salaam alaykum "I said as I opened the door." WA alaykum Salam "he replied looking surprised." Where is Mrs Jones "he asked." I told her not to worry that I'll come open the door. He furrowed his eyebrow "Anybody could have been out there" he said. What was this man thinking. Was I that much of a weakling. I could do better than her anyways. I think. He chuckled " you don't know her now, do you? " he said more to himself as he went upstairs without looking back.
After dinner, we were both in our room. Zayn was on his laptop, and I was on the bed. "Zayn. Zaayn" I said trying to get his attention. "ZAYN" I shouted now. "Uhhn. What?" he asked taking his eyes away from his laptop. "I have been trying to get your attention" I said.
"oh sorry "he replied." I wanted to talk to you "I said." So--"he said. "You know, about this marriage---" I said. "What about it?" he asked. Seriously.
"You know--" I said. "I know what?" he asked. "Stop playing dumb Zayn. This marriage thing is not really real. You know?". His face dropped a bit. "Yh. I know it's just like a game to you, when the problem is done you'll get a divorce" he replied bluntly. Ouch, he was already making me feel guilty.
"I really didn't mean it like that you know, I don't like how you just give rules, that's all " I said." It's fine, and what rules are you talking about? "he asked." The I can't do any job part " I said." Ooh, that still stand until I get tired of it" he said. "But I hate staying here alone not working" I said. "Welllll, I am paying Mrs Jones for the work she is doing" he replies.
"But I can't just sit down and do nothing for a whole day " I said to him." I am not in any mood to argue right now, so sure, you could do anything you want " he said. I didn't know he would agree so fast." Huh. Okay. Thanks " I said.
I went to the bed and laid down already putting the pillows in the middle." You know demons don't bite or kill sleeping young ladies " Zayn said laughing softly. I huffed before I replied" I doo know Mr Ahmad, but just in case " I replied." Okay Mrs Ahmad "he replied. I didn't want to reply so I just laid down and slept.

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The next morning, after we finished observing our Subh prayer, we went downstairs for breakfast. As usual, Mrs Jones was already in the kitchen, but this time she was done cooking. "Good morning sir and ma" she said as she saw us. "Good Morning" I replied. Zayn just mumbled a reply I guessed the woman didn't hear.
When we were done eating, Zayn spoke up " I'll be off to work now. We have a dinner party to go tomorrow. Somebody will be here to take you shopping today and you can buy whatever you want". "wow, so you took my word into use and found me a company "I said sarcastically." Yes Mrs Ahmad. I did". "I told you I don't like people calling me a mrs" I said as I scoffed. "I'll call you whatever I wish" He said and he chuckled as he left.
True to his word, a lady came exactly by noon. "Hey I am Maya. You must be Mrs Ahmad. It's nice meeting you." she said as she extended her hands towards me. "You can call me Ameera. It's nice meeting you too" I said as I shook her hands. "I think we should head out now" she said. "I'll be right down. I just need to take my purse" I said.
We were followed to the mall by two hefty men. When I say hefty, I mean really hefty. Maya practically dragged me into every shops in the mall, but she wasn't as worse as my mom when we were shopping for my wedding.
She bought loads of clothes she thought looked perfect on me. I protested but she wouldn't listen to a word from me, all she says is she has got orders from Mr Ahmad. That man really frustrates me. By the time we got back home, I was famished. It was really late. Even Zayn got back before us. Maya didn't seem to be affected at all. She just collected the shopping bags and go arrange them, and she says it's her job.
"How was your day? "I heard Zayn say immediately I entered the room." It was tiring. Remind me next time never to go shopping ". He laughed fully for the first time, and he looked young. I smiled." What are you smiling at? "he asked narrowing his eyes at me." It's nothing. Never mind " I said." I am going to go change "I said going to the bathroom.

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The next day, Maya came over to dress me up and do my make-up. Zayn came early. He said the party was by 4pm so he came like 10 minutes to the time we were meant to leave. Mrs Jones came up to tell me Zayn said he was waiting. I huffed. Like I wanted to go to any party.
"You look really beautiful, Ameera " Maya said." Thanks Maya. At least you called me by my name "I said heading downstairs.
When we got down, Zayn was on the phone speaking with someone.
When he turned around, he stared a bit before he shook his head." I call you later " he said to the person he was speaking with." You look nice. "he said when he got off the phone." Thanks, same as you " I said trying hard not to turn crimson." Shall we? "he asked as he extended his hand. Wordlessly, I took his hands in my own as we headed out.

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Wow!!!! It's chapter 10 already. I am so happy. You guys please don't forget to vote and comment as usual.
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Teeharh xx