Hafsa

Thirty one

2 months later...

"I can't believe I'm finally married to the love of my life." Ruqayyah sighed dreamily. I was just there on the bean bag chair in her room, looking at them. The knot has been tied an hour ago. I was so huge. I've past my EDB (Expected date of birth). I kept eating like I've never seen food before. All I need now is a bed to sleep. My back is killing me and this huge baby bump is not helping. I keep having this pain like I'm going to be in labour any minute. I don't want to ruin this day for aasim and ruqayyah.

Well for starters today is Aasim's birthday and today is the day that ruqayyah finally got married to the love of her life... I was planning on a romantic dinner just me and him after ruqayyah has been taken to her matrimonial home. "The groom and his friends are here." Nafeesah announced. I remember my wedding day when Layla announced the groom was waiting for me outside. I refused to go and see him. That's how he left without us meeting. Well my wedding wasn't big, only walima and nikkah. No kamu or any other event.

"Tell him I'll be down in a sec." I could tell how happy she is. She deserves it. Ruqayyah is a very sweet and kind person. I'm happy that she's happy. She changed into a turquoise blue iro and buba lace. She looked really beautiful. Her make up was fixed by the makeup artist. She wrapped a pink veil around her body. "Please Aunty Hafsa lets go together." She sounds nervous. "Rukky I'm so tired and this baby isn't helping at all." I whined. "Please let's go. We won't stay long there." She pouted. "And I'm sure your husband will be there too." She added.

"Okay let's go" I sighed. We went downstairs to the living room. There I met my husband. "Hey babe." He kissed my cheek. I just smiled. "What's wrong?" He asked. "Nothing." I shook my head. "My back hurts." I added. "Get your things we're leaving." He announced. "Why? So soon?" I pouted. "Yes Hafsa, you're not feeling well."

"I didn't say the baby is coming now." I tried to pretend to look strong but I couldn't. My lower abdomen was paining. The baby kicked making me to Yelp. "Are you okay?" He asked placing his hand on my back. "Yes I'm fine." I stood properly. "Hafsatuu" I turned to look at musaddiq all looking handsome and happy. "Ango (groom)" I grinned.

"Just the guy I was looking for." Aasim place his hand on musaddiq's shoulder. They walked out of the living room. "Yaya please don't hurt him." Ruqayyah talked loud enough for him to hear. They came back with aasim grinning with musaddiq looking disturbed. "What did you do to him?" I whispered. "Nothing serious. Just threatened him Nothing serious." He laughed. "That's really not cool you know. " I rolled my eyes. "What? Can't a big bro look after his baby sister"

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I patrolled back and forth feeling uncomfortable. What is taking him so long? I wasn't feeling so well, so I left early. Aasim went to accompany the groom. I've set everything at the backyard. Ayman is with mama. Now I just have one problem. A tincy tiny problem. I think the babies are coming!

I feel this typa pain that comes and goes. I'm here in the living room prowling around hoping the pain will go away before aasim gets back. I checked the time it was barely 9pm. Was about to call him when his car drove in. Finally!

"Sweetheart." I hugged him. "What's wrong? You look pale." He observed when he broke the hug. "I'm fine, common let's go in. I have a surprise for you." I held his hand. I covered his eyes with a blindfold and led him out to the backyard. "You can open your eyes now." I said. "Oh my Allah! You did all this for me? Wait today is my birthday? It's my birthday!! I... I totally forgot. You're the best wife ever." He hugged me tight. "Can't breathe." I laughed.