Forbidden Territories

Chapter 7

"Mum.... but I don't wanna meet him..." I groan.

It's 11 pm and I was sitting with mum on the swing outside.

"Namra what is going on.. Since the day you saw his photos you are going on about it that you don't wanna meet him.. How many times do I have to tell you that it'll just be a casual meet nothing is gonna be fixed over just one meet..." mum looks at me.

I avoid her gaze as I choose to take a sip of the dark chocolate in my hand. It's been two days since uncle Zaheer sent his son's proposal and since then everyone has been persuading me to meet Mikaal. Dad and mum seem to think that this guy is perfect for me though they haven't said it directly but I've noticed it when they talk about Mikaal and uncles Hamza and Zaheer.

"Why can't you and dad just meet first and then I can meet them later if there will be a second meeting ...." I finally answer.

"You know we won't do that... You are the one who will be getting married so it's most important for you to see and speak to the boy. Besides what are you so worried about we all will be around.."

"You have no idea what I'm worried about.." I mumble.

"What?" mum asks.

"Nothing...It's ...It's...just that I don't like him..and that's why I don't wanna meet.." I try again

"And why is that? Why don't you like him? You haven't even met him child..And from what little we know of him and his family , they seem to be pretty decent and nice.." she stops abruptly.

"Or is it...that you like someone else?" mum looks at me as if searching for answers.

"Do you like someone Namra?" she reiterates.

"God..No mother" I laugh as I place the empty cup down.

"...because if you do then just tell us and we will look into that matter too. We are not against you marrying a guy of your choice instead we are here to make matters easy for you and join in your happiness.. You are our only daughter Namra so we really want you to settle down with a good guy. If the daughter hurts, so do the parents.." mum's voice becomes heavy.

"Mum..Mum ..I don't like anyone and if I did I would tell you.." I grasp her shoulders.

"We just want the best for you beta.." she states.

"Ok...ok..I'll meet Mikaal and his family..please don't get all emotional" I smile at her.

"That's like my girl.... I'll go give your father this news and ask him to call them tomorrow" mum jumps up.

My mind drifts off to the photo I had seen on Osama's laptop and to think about it Mikaal wasn't bad looking infact he was really handsome. And honestly if we hadn't had that encounter before I wouldn't mind thinking about him seriously.

I drop my head in my hands as I wonder how I'm gonna see him tomorrow.