"I know what happened." my father said while I gave my mother a sincere look.
"Dad, I'm so sorry," I apoligized.
"Mariam, you promised to do good,"
I nodded my head, "I know dad, go ahead and beat me, I deserve it."
"Beat you? For getting a bad grade in Sociology? I would never honey,"
I was shocked.
In confusion, I turned my head towards my mom as she rolled her eyes at me.
"What?" I asked.
"Your professor called me and told me,"
"Dad, I'm in college, why would my professor call you and tell you?" I asked.
"I made a deal with him, and he'll be calling me every time you get a bad grade,"
"Oh, okay dad. Sorry, I promise I'll try harder."
"Okay, go to your room."
I took a deep breath and sprinted upstairs, feeling relieved.
I was afraid my mom had told my dad about me being out with a man.
As I was pulling out my pajama's, I heard a knock on the door.
I knew it had to be my mother coming to confront me about today.
As I opened the door, she rushed herself in, pushing me away. She slowly closed the door with her back against it, "Who is he?" she grabbed a grip of my hair.
"Mom, mom, stop you're hurting me. He's just a friend," I said out of breath.
"Then why would you lie? You are not even allowed to have guy friends. You're very lucky I didn't tell your father," She threw me onto my bed.
I was out of excuses and decided to keep my mouth shut.
I stood there and watched my mom give me dirty looks.
"From now on, I will be watching you," I nodded my head in agreement.
She walked out as I went to bed.
Well, at least I tried to sleep. I just couldn't stop thinking of what my father would think of me if he found out.
I began to clear my mind and erase unwanted thoughts.
Except for one thing, Zach and his amazing kiss. I was feeling so unpatient to see him at school the next day.
+ +
As the sun rises, my alarm clock rang. It was time to go to school.
I got out of bed and took a hot shower.
As I got dressed and put on my hijab (headscarf), my mother walked in my room without knocking.
"Hey, don't forget what I told you okay. Talk to him, explain to him you cannot speak to him anymore,"
"Okay, okay mom," I grabbed my bag and walked out the room.
I hurried to school.
I noticed there was something buzzing around campus, but what could it be?
I walked down to the courtyard and met with Jasmine.
"Hey Jazzy, whats everyone up to?" I asked.
"Our school's Football team won yesterday's game, tomorrow, they're throwing a victory party. You going?" She asked.
"No, I doubt my parents would ever let me go,"
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Forbidden Romance
RomantikMariam Ahmed is the first girl out of her whole family to have the privilege of attending college. She is thrilled to be living her dream of going to Duke University, but little does she know of the journey that awaits her. After passing many obstac...