We Belong Together

Chapter 20

-Fareesa POV-

I was so happy to see mama finally healthy in bed with her eyes opened. It was the best thing I could ever ask for. She means the world to me.

Usually, people have their own model or a hero that are a movie star, singer or another person. However, to me, my mother is my role model, hero, and my star. She is there for me whenever I need help. She isn't anything like those mother that doesn't care about their children. She teaches me to care about people and how to respect them.

Slowly I opened the door to my mother's hospital room. I was kind of nervous, to be honest. This time I promised myself that I will not leave her side. As soon I entered the room, mom turned her head towards me with a big smile that can bright up this whole world. Slowly with her hand the motioned me to come to her. Without wasting any time, I full speed walked up to her and hugged her as if my dear life depended on it.

I pulled back from the hug and looked deep into my mother's eyes. She shook her head, telling me not to shed any tears. She wiped my tears away just like she would whenever I fall on the floor or hurt myself as a kid.

"Why is my baby crying?" she cooed

"Mama, you gave me a quite a scare back there. Don't you dare ever do that." I sobbed, laying my hand on her lap

"Oh honey, I have nothing in my hand. Everything happens because Allah makes them happen. Allah forbids what if the time was my last breath. What would have you done, my child?" she questioned, cursing my hair

"To be an honest mother, I don't know what I will do with my life if you weren't here with me," I answered, "what I do know is that my world will turn into the dark shade where there is not light to it."

"Don't say that," she gave me a kiss on the head, "I have something to ask. Would you do it?"

"I will do anything for you, mother. Anything." I sat up straight

"I know, hun. I know," she softly smiled that didn't quite reach her eyes

"What is it, Mama? What do you want me to do?" I asked grabbing her hand in mine

"My last wish is for you to get married," she looked at me, waiting for my reaction

"Of course mother. I will get married whenever you say it" I smiled

I will do anything for my mother. Her wish is my command. If she wants me to marry then I will marry. If she wants me to give up on my dream then I will give up on my dreams. I will do anything for her happiness because I remember mother saying that, heaven lays underneath mother's feets.

"I have a specific boy in mind for you. I know he will keep you very happy and won't ever let any tear shed," she rubbed my cheeks

"Of course," I said

"If you don't have anything against it than I would like for you to marry Ashar. Before you say anything, he is a wonderful boy. He will take care of you. Please think about you. You don't have to give me the answer right away, take your time on thinking this" she pleaded with her eyes

"I don't need to think about if mother. I am ready." I answered

"No. I want you to think about it. I know that the only reason you say that because of me. I want you to get married based on your decision. Not mine." She kissed my head

"Mama, why do you want me to marry him?" I blurted out the question after a while. I just couldn't keep it in me anymore.

"What do you mean? Don't you like him?" She asked me confused.