Meant To Be Together.

Chapter 8.

Ramadan Mubarak! May Allah fill this Ramadan with his mercy, forgiveness and blessing for you and your family.

Remember me in your prayers!

Uzair.

I slowly open my eyes when I feel someone calling my name. I sigh and look at the time before getting up. I stretch my arms and saw her already standing on the mat. I make my way to the bathroom to get fresh and do wudu. When I walk back in room after changing my clothes, I stand on praying mat and start praying. 

We fold the mat when we were done and I look at Maham as she went to bed and lay down. I sigh and grab my phone from my desk and earphones. I slowly make my way out of my room when I heard her snoring softly. I walk out of the house and connect the earphone with my phone and started my morning run. 

***

"Assalam-o-Alaikum Mom." I smiled at Mom when I saw her sitting at the dining table. She looked up and smiled at me before giving her Salam back. 

"Go fresh up and we will set breakfast." I walk up to the fridge and grab my water bottle. I nodded and take a few gulps of water before putting it back. I nodded at Maham when I passed her and went in my room. I throw my phone on the bed and grab my clothes before taking a quick shower.

I walk back in the room and rubbed the towel on my hairs. I throw it on the couch and quickly button on my shirt and shrugged on my jacket. I set my hairs and put on my watch before stepping into my shoes. 

At breakfast, Mom reminds me that I have to be home before the function. I told her that Ahmed will pick her and Maham up in the afternoon to take them salon to get ready for tonight. Soon, I leave for office to be in important meeting, which Hussyan and Ahmed couldn't attend.

After the meeting was done, I get back in my office to do some file work. I told Henry to fix our meeting with Canada silent on the Thrusday. When I was done with my work for today, I looked at the time and saw I had about 2 hours to go home and get ready. I sigh and leaned back in my chair with my eyes closed and think about the changes that happened in my life a few days ago. 

It has been 2 days since, I talk Maham about her decision and feel that she is agreeing this by herself. I tell my parents about my decision as well and they started to prepare for Nikkah.

Hussyan, his family and Sila Mom came to house to discuss about the reception that will be held after 4 days of Nikkah because Mom wants Maham to adjust in our family and not to pressure her. Dad told everyone that reception will be at his friend hotel. 

I sigh and look myself in the mirror. I wore a simple white Sherwani that match Maham white dress. I look at the door when I heard Dad telling me to hurry up. I look back at the mirror and saw my eyes blank. I swallow when I again started to think negative about this wedding. I shake my head and take a few deep breaths to calm myself. I put on a small fake smile and walk out of my room to go down to join others.

***

"I do." I repeat thrice  and sign my name on Nikkah papers. I heard everyone congratulating each other. I look up when I feel someone standing in front of my and force out a small smile. 

"Thank you." Hussyan says and step forward to give me a hug. I nodded and hugged him before stepping back. Ahmed came and congratulate me as well with a hug before we all came out of the Masjid. 

"Don't you guys want to take a family photo?" Ayeza asked as we were about to leave. Mom, look at me, but I just shrugged.

Everyone nodded and standing next to each other. Ayeza motion me to move toward Maham making me sigh. I stand beside her and look at Ayeza but she just glared at me and come toward me. She grabbed my hand and make me stand closer to Maham. I could feel Maham tense, but Ayeza do what she wants and her husband ask the man that was passing by to take the photo.