Nikkah With My Roommate

You will never embarass me (14)

Jacob's POV

'She is under no jurisdiction that permits her to comply with your discriminatory request' Riyah looks innocently at the woman while she rolls her eyes yet stops mid-way after hearing me.

The manager, Wilimina, walks in and glares at her underling. 'I'm terribly sorry, she is new' Wilimina pleads. The typical office uniform that Wilimina effortlessly fills in suits her well.

'We can press charges' I smile while Riyah glares at me stop.

'Please, take your items freely' Wilimina negotiates in vain.

'Riyah pick out ten more dresses and then we can talk Willy' I reply only to have Riyah intensify her glare.

'Its your birthday, Jacob, don't be an ass' Wilimina caves in only to slip from her calm exterior.Damn.She must be pissed that I stood her up three or a dozen times.

'Wilimina our clothes are enough' Riyah interrupts before I make Wilimina explode into tears. What. I don't take to kindly to the woman that cheated on my best friend,Mathew, with me while I was clueless.

I turn my head towards the dressing rooms indicating Riyah to change.She walks past smiling with the knowledge that she won. After I pay for our clothes I'm greeted with my stunning Dia. The dress fits like a glove and I want to rip apart the material.
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Dia's POV
His hungry stare makes me feel self-conscious. I am not even pretty......why is a model staring at me. I suck in a breath and he snaps out of whatever fantasy he was dreaming of.

'I'm sorry, I was literally struck by your looks' he flirts and in the background Wilimina coughs and the other woman nearly trips over air.

'Why do you embarass me?' I begin walking out when he spins me around and kisses my hand. My heart soars a thousand feet.

'You will never embarass me' he declares amusingly and grabs my hand in his to lead us to his car.

I don't speak during much of the ride back but its a comfortable silence. 

*couple hours later* 

I arrive with Jacob hand in hand to the most luxurious restaurant I've ever seen. Literally, the red carpet is the flooring and chandeliers are everywhere.No wonder reservations are hard to make here. 

'Madam, Sir, this way' the waiter leads us to the centre table that has several red roses while all the other tables have white daisies. Maybe fancy restaurants are like this. 

'You have to try the crab here' recommends Jacob while he pulls my chair for me. Is he always a gentleman. 

'Okay' I smile while he fixes his tie and calls the waiter. 

'Do you want anything?' he questions concerned. 

'Just water' I answer but the waiter gives me a puzzled look. 

'She means tap water' Jacob laughs and I don't know why I feel embarrassed. 

I fold my arms annoyed at this ridiculous place that doesn't even know what water is. 

'Don't worry no one noticed' he smirks. 

I roll my eyes at him teasing me but I'm still grateful that I'm going to eat a five star meal. OMG! Will the food portions be small? I don't do that. Inshallah, inshallah the food is enough. 

Allah answers my prayers as a crab comes which is ginormous. Its as big as my forearm!

'I know you eat a lot' grins Jacob. He very professionally eats while I struggle at jabbing the crab. He takes crab from his plate and gives it to me. 

'Thank you' I answer honestly. Neither of us speaks because we are both too involved with our food.I couldn't help but notice the dirty looks I've been receiving by several people. Will I always be judged because he is gorgeous and rich while I'm a middle class muslim? 

Just as I finish eating the music turns on and plays a Bollywood song. 

I almsot choke on air when I see Jacob with a camera in his hand and a ring placed onto of it, kneeling. 

I get up mortified and want to run.I hate this attention. People pull out the phones cheering and the light go off focusing on me. 

'Will you marry me Dia?' proposes Jacob..again. 

I can't say no these people probably love Jacob without him even doing anything.

'We are already married' I announce and people go wild. Did they think that I was saying yes?

'Yes' I call out anyways and take the camera before the ring. Priorities. 

Jacob chuckles at my reaction and puts the ring on.My heart races at this little but intimate contact. Maybe..its the gesture itself that sets my mind on a roller coaster.  

'I know but I never gave you a ring' he clarifies and the part of me that acts like a princess jumps in joy. 

'THANK YOU EVERYONE' he yells before grabbing my hand and leading us out. 

I enter the car completely shocked about what just happened. My cheeks are still burning red. 

'I love seeing you surprised' he reveals and I tingle with a sensation that I've never known before as he leans over to kiss me. Nope. Not kiss just put my seatbelt on me. 

Why am I so disappointed? 

Helloooooo, 

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