Asalamwalakum everyone! Ayee an update that too of Zaid's point of view!
Aren't I the best? Lol
I really hope you guys prayed your salahs
Let's do some dhikr together
SubhanAllah (x33), Alhamdulillah (x33), Allahu akbar (x34)
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Zaid's POV
When I first saw Inayah's picture, I remembered of her being in my high school. I had a tiny crush on her but alhumdillah I never let Shaytan get the best of me. I knew she was a good muslim because she never talked to boys and she was always wearing an abaya. Mashallah, I was awed by seeing her picture and that was one of the reasons I agreed right away. I remember seeing her in the school cafe, she use to sit with her friends and man, were they loud. When Inayah's parents had come over, her parents asked me questions to which I replied truthfully. A day after the meeting with Inayah's parents, we got a called from Inayah's Tayabu informing about Inayah's parents death. I could only imagine what she was going through. I was present during the Janazah and had met Inayah's cousins. Some days later when Inayah's Tayabu and Phupu came over to our place, I found out she was living with her Tayabu as of then and they had decided not to tell her yet since it would be too much for her and I agreed. That day I had found out about Inayah's siblings as well and I made a promise to myself if she was to be my wife (insha'allah) I will take care of her siblings like mine. A year later, Inayah's Tayabu told Abbu that they had informed Inayah of my proposal and she had requested to met me and I agreed happily. The day of the meet I had arrived early at the cafe and when Sadiq entered, I knew Inayah was with him and she was carrying a cute little kid who I guessed was Bilal, Inayah's little brother. We had taken a sit across from the table where Sadiq was sitting so he could watch over us. I had asked Inayah to ask her questions it was a bit awkward but I liked how Inayah was straightforward with her questions and I loved the way she cared about her siblings. I had agreed to her conditions because I knew how much her siblings mean to her and due to the promise I had made to myself. Sadiq and Inayah's banter was quite funny but I didn't like how they were this close, I mean I understand they are cousins but still. Later that night I couldn't sleep at all, will she accept my proposal or not? That question didn't let me sleep at all. The next day at breakfast I couldn't take my mind off what her decision might be until something hit me on my head.
"Ouch! Kisna pheeka yeh?! (Who throw this?)" I asked looking at my siblings who were sitting in front of me and I got my answer when I saw Ayesha baji high fiving Aayan while I glared at both of them
"Ammi, I think your son is lost in deep thoughts of his future wife" Ayesha baji says laughing
"What?! Me?! No I was just thinking about the project I am working on at work" I replied scratching the back of my neck
"Sure bhai" Aayan says while laughing
"Zaid, are you okay? Why is your neck red?" Ammi asks coming by me. Ya Allah why do I feel hot all of a sudden. Ayesha baji, Haroon bhai and Aayan start laughing while I glare at them to shut up.
"Nothing Ammi, Baba isn't ramadan insha'allah starting in 8 days?" I ask Baba looking at him
"Insha'allah beta and if Inayah agrees before Ramadan starts we will do your and Inayah's nikah"
"But...Baba isn't that a bit early? I mean for Inayah and her family? And we don't know if she will even agree to the rishta" I say looking at Baba
"Insha'allah beta, Inayah will agree and we will just do the nikah and after ramadan we will do all those other rituals with the valima. The nikah will be just family and some of your's and Inayah's close friends" Baba informs me and I nod
Later at night when I entered the hall I saw Inayah and her family, I greeted them all and sat next to Sadiq and Aayan. After we all had dinner, me and the others turned around to see Ammi crushing Inayah in a hug. I didn't understand what happened until Ammi said she gained another daughter. I kept repeating "alhumdillah" inside and when I was looking at Inayah, I saw she was looking at me too so I just smiled and nodded at her but all I wanted to do was crush her in my arms...ugh Inayah, you are messing my brain up.
Later on when the elders announced when they want the nikah, I saw how Inayah was shocked and turned to look at her Tayabu but when her Tayabu explain how I will become her mehram and be able to bond with her siblings she nodded and looked at me, I knew that she wanted to ask me if I am okay with it and I just smiled at her and nodded
Soon it was time for them to leave, I learned that Inayah and her siblings stayed at their Phupu's place every other weekend and since school and work starts from tomorrow, she was driving back home. All of us had walked out to walk them to their cars, Bilal was sleeping on my shoulder so I had followed Inayah till her car and put Bilal in his car seat while Sara took the passenger seat and Inayah buckled Mahira in. After that Inayah went and I followed her and we all said our goodbyes. Inayah's Phupu had told her to call her when she reaches the apartment since Inayah didn't want all of them to follow her till her apartment.
After they all left, we all retired to our bedrooms not before teasing me. At night I couldn't sleep insha'allah in 4 days Inayah would be mine, My wife, My halal and the one to complete half my deen. Insha'allah through Inayah I would gain 3 more siblings, just the thought of the little ones made me smile. Sara was reserved but I saw the care for Inayah in her eyes while Mahira and Bilal were cuties mashallah. That night I slept with a huge smile on my face.
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Another update and the next will be later this week maybe or maybe not ;)
I would love to read what you guys think of the story so far. Jazakallah khair
Happy fasting!
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SpiritualParents. One word that is really important to us. One relation that bought us into the world, helped us become the person we are today what happens when you lose them, become an orphan and a guardian to your 3 younger siblings?
