Journey To The Half Of My Deen

Chaptet Eight

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"Assalamu Alaikum Habibty" she excitedly said, coming up to hug me "Wa Alaikum Salam Love'' I Smiled hugging her back. "Someone seems in a very happy mood" i looked at her while she blushed looking down "yeah, there is something i need to tell you" she said shyly, knowing Rania she never blushes like this unless it is something relating to marriage, it is a hunch but i do not know just yet.

"So about a few weeks ago, I went with my mom to her friend's house for a visit and her sister -in-law was also there... She happened to see me and liked me for her son. She sent a hand in marriage last night" she blushed looking down i jumped up excitedly

"Ya Allah!! Have you seen him yet?!" I asked , looking at her,I didn't let her answer before asking so many questions "did you see his picture?" "Do you know what his name is?!"

Before she could answer anything the door opened making us both look at the door.

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LAIBA P.O.V

"Assalamu Alaikum" Halima said looking all happy which is very cool but very amusing, "Wa Alaikum salam" we both replied while she sat on the couch that was in the corner of the office. Before I could ask Halima anything.

"Assalamu Alaikum!!" Lubna and Lubaba entered screaming which startled me but I smiled and squealed excitedly "Ya Allah! You guys!! Such an amazing surprise" I smiled hugging them both "come have a seat" i said ushering them in.

I saw Rania shyly smiling at them which made me realize she has never met them before "Lubna, Lubaba this is my best friend and my business manager, Rania" i told them while they faced each other "And Rania these are my childhood family friends and also my sisters Lubna and Lubaba" i smiled while they said Hi to each other

They all started to have conversations between themselves so I decided to go out and ask one of the staff members to bring for everyone something to eat and drink, while I looked for the head staff.

I saw her on her phone seated in the staff room. I went up to her and saw that she seemed like she had cried and was really upset. As soon as she saw me she stood up and greeted me and I replied "is everything okay?" I asked her calmly. At first I did not say anything, then I sat on the chair and motioned for her to sit next to me.

I sighed "you can talk to me you know?" i looked at her trying to reassure her, she nodded and told me about her situation at home. Her mother was sick while her father passed away a few months ago and her brother has just been diagnosed with cancer which makes her the only one who is working two jobs while studying.

I told her not to worry and to give me time and that i would help her out in every way i can

"Farheen, i want you to go and ask one of the staff members to go and ask the guests what drinks they want from Starbucks and if they want to eat anything, also i want you to go home and giver Alina all the work that needs to be handled today" i told her once our conversation was over. She smiled and thanked me before leaving.

I walked back into the office and one of the new staff members took our orders before leaving the office.

"I wanted to talk to you guys." Halima said all happy, grabbing our attention. I looked at her, raising an eyebrow questioningly while she looked away. "i think i am expecting" she said shyly looking at us for our reactions, i was shocked with my mouth open, no one said anything it was like we all froze before we all screamed together

"Oh my goodness!"

"that is amazing Maa Shaa Allah"

"Congratulations"

I hugged her so tight with tears in my eyes "Alhamdulillah!! I am going to be an aunt!" I jumped excitedly, smiling. I saw Halima with tears as well. Halima has been wanting to have kids of her own ever since i remember, it was very difficult for her to get pregnant until now.

She was the one who has always been really good with kids. While I get nervous with kids being brutally honest or their tantrums, I freak out but not Halima, she was a natural.

We all sat talking "Halima, have you told anyone yet?" I asked really curious "No, i have not even told your brother-in-law yet" she blushed making my smile at her "I can't wait to see everyone's reaction" i stated happily, while she nodded.

There was a knock on the door and the staff member brought the coffee and the snacks, we all took ours and sat down on our place, enjoying our coffee and the snacks.

"Guys did you know that out dear Rania here got a hand in marriage last night" i smirked at her while she blushed, i heard some oo's. We all teased her while she protested although Halima gave her some advice on marriage and gave us all a lecture on it while I groaned as I hated this marriage topic.

"Stop groaning, we know you will be next in line" she scolded me i just groaned louder almost spitting my coffee everywhere "No, thanks i am not ready to get myself into the stressful lifestyle" i looked away trying to avoid this topic at all cost.

"Look, it is stressful but that is not all what it is you know?" lubna speaking up "hah! Says the one who is refusing to get married and rejecting every hand in marriage at every chance" i teased smirking at her.

"hey! The thing is until i don't find the right person i will not just hand myself to anyone, and i refuse to the hand in marriage to who i know it is not suitable for me, i will get married but not just to anyone" she defended and i raised my hands in surrender as a way of jokes. After sometime they left me and Rania to continue our work. Before leaving to go home Rania showed me the guys picture, told me all that she knew about him and I was genuinely happy for her.

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I left the gym really late and On my way home I bought a double chocolate fudge cake which everyone at home loves. Once I was home I saw everyone excited and all cheerful, especially my mother and I knew that Halima told them the news, I joined their celebration and served everyone the cake. Everyone loved the treat which made me genuinely happy. The whole time I kept feeling someone's stare at me but I did not look up once in his direction.

I was seated in my room watching a Turkish show that took grabbed my full attention, suddenly a message popped up making me frown i saw it was a message from Halima 'Come and help me do the packing please' i responded to her message 'on my way big sis' and came out the room quickly bumping into someone's chest.

"OW!" I rubbed my head my eyes closed, i opened my eyes and glared at this person's shoes looking up at Zeeshan, i quickly looked away angry "Sorry" he said slowly stepping back

I moved away as well. "It is okay" I responded trying to walk past him "Listen Laiba" he called, i was kind of disappointed that he called me with my name rather than the nickname he used to call me with before. 

"Yes?" i questioned curiously before he could say anything Halima came into view making us both face her, and oh boy did she look angry.