Mine from the start

Chapter 4

Fast Forward to The day where Laith comes to Ayah's house to propose

Laith had called earlier today and notified my parents about his proposal and told them that he was going to be coming over today with his sister to ask for my hand. But, my parents decided not to tell me and figure out on my own when they came.

I was sitting in my room and my mom called me downstairs. I went downstairs and saw her sitting with my dad looking excited. "Ayah, we have guests coming over today. I want you to dress nicely and you have the exception to wear makeup today." my mom told me, smiling.

I smile back at her and agree but in my head I was confused. Since when does my mom allow me to wear makeup when guests come over? She doesn't even let me when people come to ask for my hand in marriage. I wonder who's coming.

Marriage

wait- was Laith coming to ask for my hand in marriage today?

I doubt it, it's only been 2 days. I don't think he ended things off with Layal yet.

Wait but what if it is. My mom did look pretty excited, and she used to love Laith and his family. I have a slight feeling it's him coming.

I decided to forget about it and just go get dressed but I made sure to look especially nice just in case it actually was Laith

I went to my closet and put on a rose colored blouse with a white skirt and a gold hijab, with a pair of golden bangles and a necklace.

I went to my mirror and applied a lot of makeup, but making sure not to overdo it.

After a bit, i texted Faryal and told her

Girl I have a feeling Laith is coming now. Make duaa all goes well

Faryal: Ahhhhh no way Ayah! That's so exciting. Inshallah he does come and inshallah he sorted everything out with Layal.

Thanks habibti. Alright byee i gotta go, the "guests" are here. I tell her

I run downstairs and my mom tells me to open the door for the guests.

I open the door and I see not Laith, but his sister Suzanne. I couldn't help but feel disappointed, until I saw Laith appear from behind her, holding a bouquet  of flowers and a nervous look on his face.

He looked amazing to say the least. He wore a white dress shirt that complimented his arms, with black dress pants. 

I lowered my gaze, and went to hug Suzanne and greet her.

After she walked in, Laith stood put and he smiled at me "Everything is solved now Alhamdulillah. Oh and You look amazing Mashallah." He tells me, with a smirk.

"Alhamdulillah and Thanks Laith, tfadal" I tell him pointing inside the house. He walks in and shoots me one of his killer smiles.

I try my hardest not to faint.

Once everyone gets seated and greeted, Laith starts speaking.

"Assalam Alaykum Amo and Khala. I am here today to ask for your daughters hand in marriage because quite honestly, I've always had feelings for her and I know for a fact that she will be the woman I will enter Jannah with. I've always admired her fear of god and respect of herself and others. I really hope you guys will accept my proposal. and Inshallah, i can guarantee you that I'll be the best son in law you could ever ask for." says Laith.

I couldn't help but blush like a 12 year old girl.

My parents beamed, very impressed with what he said. "Laith, I'll be more than happy to let you become my son in law. I have a multitude of respect for your family and for you. Just make sure to never hurt Ayah or else I will hurt you. But I'm definitely not worried about that. My answer is yes." said my Father

"I agree with everything he said. I'd love to have you in our family habibi", said my mother.

Laith beamed with happiness. "Jazakallah khair Amo and Khala. I'm extremely honored." he said.

"Now, the only person that we are waiting on is Ayah. Do you agree to marry Laith?", asked Suzanne.

I looked down and smiled. " Yes. I agree and am extremely excited to spend the rest of my life with you Laith, Inshallah"

Laith sighed in relief. "Alhamdulillah"

I couldn't believe that after all these years, Laith was back and was sitting here in my Living room asking my parents if he can spend the rest of his life with me. I still couldn't really believe that i was going to get married. Married is a huge step and quite a big deal.

"Alright we have to agree on all the dates now" said my Father.

" I think you guys should get married within the next 3 months and get engaged as soon as possible because we don't want any haram things to happen before your marriage." said my mother.

"I completely agree" me and Laith said in sync.

We all started laughing.

" Okay guys, would next Friday be good for the engagement?" asked my Father.

Next Friday!! That's in 6 days.

"Yes that would be great amo, only if Ayah agrees?"

"I agree", i said smiling at Laith reassuringly.

"alright inshallah, see you guys next Friday!", said my father

Laith and Suzanne left, and I ran upstairs to my room to tell Faryal everything.

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