The rejected niqabi

Finding him

All through last week, mama has been going on and on about me getting married. Sure, being the eldest child has its perks but it also had its many many downfalls. It all started when my lovely aunt came on an unexpected visit and judging from how awkward she was acting, i knew it could not be good.

My beloved aunt Rubina had decided to drop the bombshell during the delicious dinner prepared specially because of her arrival, making me lose my appetite. A proposal had been sent to the house's most eligible daughter and if you haven't guessed by now, ITS ME AS IN ME YASMEEN ABDULLAH. To say i was shocked was an understatement of the year; i was rendered speechless.

Being a niqabi, i was used to going unnoticed and not being bothered. Most of my time was spent on making new and more mordern designs for different homes. Last year , i had finally finally graduated from college and soon after I had become self employed; making and selling small but detailed designs to make some money to start my own business.
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Yasmeeeeeeeen , someone screamed into my ear as I jolted upwards startled by the sudden noise. "Breakfast is ready,"said my little brother as sweetly as ever.
"Do you realize that you practically screamed into my ear when you could have just tapped me "I replied.
"That would have taken too much time " he shrugged and ran out of my room
I suddenly realized, "who made breakfast " I thought since i always made it ever since i finished college.I ran downstairs quickly and found my mother humming sweetly and setting the table in the dining room

Now, you might not think this is weird but i am as sure as jahanam that i have not seen my mother like this in the past five years of my life. I stared at her open mouthed as she continued her task without more than a glance at me. i narrowed my eyes at raheem and he shrugged

'Close your mouth a fly might go in', nahimah said

i quickly did as she said and sat down after saying salaam to the whole family.

"Won't you check what's in your dish " raheem deadpanned as he continued stuffing his face

"that's disgusting " i replied

He ignored me and i went on to check my dish and I found myself open mouthed at the creation in front of me. my mother had made waffles with blueberries and syrup and trust me when i say this but i seriously do not remember the last time i ate a waffle.

"Okay that's it," i said "There has to be something going on here

"Oh could you keep quiet and just eat" mama said shooting me an annoyed look

"of course mama" I swiftly replied before she got into one of her numerous fits

I quickly finished my breakfast and thanked mama before standing up but not before noticing a small pep talk stuck to my plate. seriously, after all the weird things that have been going on this morning , i wasn't surprised but what really caught my attention was the part that said prepare to meet the love of your life

I really wished mama.  would keep her love fantasies to herself but as always, that wish was left unanswered. I went back to my room and was in the middle of a design when naheemah popped in and said mama needed me. I put on my niqab and went to her room.
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Mama: oh would you remove the niqab? After all these years of raising you I would like to see your face while talking to you

Yasmeen: (removes niqab and narrows her eyebrows)

Mama: I have been trying to drop hints about this all week but it seems you never pick them

Yasmeen: and what might "this" be

Mama: my dear ,its about the proposal. I would like you to consider it

I nodded and continued to stare at her. "Ijustwanttoletyouknowtheyarecomingtommmorow" she said. "Mama, maybe you should of  try to speak more slowly because I didn't hear a word of what you said" I replied with a smug look on my face. She came closer to me and held my hands in hers "sweetheart, the man who sent the proposal and his family are coming tomorrow " she voiced
I started to freak out, "mama why am I just knowing this" I asked trying to keep my frustration in check
"I am really sorry honey but I knew if I told you before now, you would have done everything in your power to stop it" she replied looking sheepish
"Oh it's okay but I really need to get back to work now " I replied standing up
"Okayyy" she said cheerfully
and waved as I left her room still finding the information she dumped on me hard to process
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Hi guys , thank you for giving my story a chance. Sorry about the short chapter but I just wanted to get some feedback before I continue. Please send me feedback by commenting and your suggestions are more than welcome . Once again, thank you very much. Don't forget to vote and comment. Byeee😘😘😘😘

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