Chapter 13
Fifteen months later
Nuriyah's pov
It was sometimes unique waking up next to another person. Especially when that person likes to sleep with his arm around my waist. I slowly put a pillow between us and tiptoed to my cupboard or my new cupboard. Rodrigo did an amazing job with the house I love it so much. I can see myself here for years and years.
Since today was Jummah I chose to wear something white.
I picked out a white shirt with pink stripes and a pair of white jeans. I'll put on my white abaya later when we go for Jummah.
I showered and changed and when I come out of the bathroom there's a smell of what could be waffles or pancakes.
My stomach grumbled. Gosh for some reason I was so hungry; All I wanted was a piece of toast spread with Reese chocolate peanut butter.
I then went to the kitchen. I watched as he set the table.
"What are you thinking about"? He asked when he noticed me watching him.
"A guy" I replied.
"Really' who"? He asked playing along.
"Well he loves Sinbad and he makes a really nice breakfast".
"Sounds like I should be jealous". He said a mysterious smirk appearing on his beautiful face.
"Oh you should be".
He then lifted up my face and kissed my forehead.
Gosh how I live for these random moments between us.
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"Can we go to the bookshop before we go back home"? I asked Rodrigo after the friday lecture was finished. And we were walking hand in hand. "Okay" he nodded.
As we entered the bookshop, we were greeted by the smell of Oud. A bark that muslims sometimes burn to fragrance their houses on days of Eid and Jummah.
"Asalamu Alaikum. How may I help you"? Asked an oldish looking woman.
"Waalaikumussalam, do you have one of your electronic Tasbihs"? I'd wanted a new one since my old one broke.
"Yes we I think we do. Give me a few minutes to go and find you one" She said giving me a sweet smile. She then left the counter and disappeared into the stockroom.
"Wasn't today's lecture beautiful"? Asked Rodrigo.
"It was" I replied.
"Especially what the Imam said about patience".
"Yes especially that part" I said smiling proudly to myself.
The lady then came back.
"Here you go, you seem like the type of girl who likes this colour" she said handing me a pink and silver one.
"Jazakallah so much. I love this colour". I say taking it from her.
I then got out my wallet and paid.
"Please do come back again". She then waved and gave us a warm smile before we walked out.
Rodrigo's pov
When got I home after Isha I found Nuriyah asleep on the couch. I didn't want to disturb her so tiptoed but I couldn't help but stop to watch her. She looked so peaceful . She looked so damn pretty. In fact every time I look at her she seems to become even prettier. Her red hair was tied up in a bun. I've seen a her hair many times but now it's just extra special. But man it's so curly my fingers get tangled in it so easily.
Nuriyah opened her eyes. Had she been pretending all this time? "What were thinking about?" she asked. "A chica with long red hair and green eyes".
"She sounds interesting. Should I be jealous"? She asked playing along.
"Well if you must know I love her more and more each time I glance at her". I said my face dangerously close to hers. Instead of answering me she gripped the hood of my jacket with both her hands and and pulled me into an upside down kiss.
