Dua

3. Inaya's proposal

Hanna

"Alhamdulillah. Thanks a lot Mariyum. You don't know how grateful I am to Allah for this. Allah's plan is the BEST.  I was concerned about Inaya's marriage till now. I don't know what would be Farshid's reaction, hearing about his daughter's marriage proposal. I'll call you back soon." Hanna hanged up her phone.

I'd die out of joy. I didn't realize my daughter grew up so fast. I think it's her time to get married. MashaAllah, my daughter has such a beautiful life ahead, Inn Shaa Allah.

I know my daughter well. She's been so busy with her career that she didn't thought about her life. Needless to say, I appreciate her work.

I don't know how'd they treat her after marriage. I don't know if she will agree for meeting the boy or not. I either don't know how Farshid would react.

Hanna calling her husband

Hanna : hello Farshid, are you coming home by Thursday?

Farshid: yeah, I suppose. Is everything okay in London?

Hanna: yes. Everything is amazing. Alhamdulillah. But I was missing Inaya's father here *Chuckles*

Farshid: can't believe, how come my wifey became cheesy? You sound happy today.

Hanna: Alhamdulillah I am.

Farshid: what up Hanna?

Hanna: I thought you'd never ask. Guess what happened today?

Farshid: oh my Allah, Hanna. Stop talking in riddles. Tell me what?

Hannah: I have received one proposal for Inaya. The family of the boy wants to fix a meeting with us. Are you ready?

Farshid: oh my Allah !! Really?

Hannah : Really.

Farshid: So, Inaya's mom, are you ready to become someone's mother-in-law?

Hanna: hush Farshid *blushes*

Farshid: chill out babe!! I'm flying to London soon.

Hanna : Ya Allah, Can't believe.

Farshid: what? I was trying to be cheesy with my wife. Don't I get to love her? I miss you.

Hanna : yes. But have some shame. We're now going to get marry our daughter off. We ain't teens anymore.

Farshid: she wansta meet them?

Hanna : I haven't asked her. Thought I should ask you first and then I'll tell her.

Farshid: okay. You have my permission.

Hanna : what should I tell Mariyum? They wants to know a date.

Farshid: I'll be home by Tuesday so tell them they can come over on Sunday.

Hanna: okay. I'll hang up.

I would burst out of joy. I can't believe my little daughter is going to be someone's wife. I'm so excited. It was yesterday she came to my life. She had tiny hands, little fingers and few hairs in her head. I felt I am the most luckiest person to held her on my arms.

This is my daughter's first marriage proposal. Awe, why did she grew up soon? I wish I could held her on my arms and play with her tiny hands.

This is Inaya's first drawing. I remember how worried she became whilst drawing this mango. She was trying to draw it on her own. When I tried to help her, she said, "No mum. Lemme do it by myself" in her innocent childish voice.

Inaya:

Ammi, would be wise to get married to a person I don't?

I'm scared