Growing (An Islamic Life) *COMPLETED*

Chapter 16 (Lost)

"My goodness what a beautiful bride you are."

"Assalamu Alaikum Habibati" the new lady in my house said kissing my cheeks.

"Wailakum Salaam" i replied looking down.

"This is Amina, she just came back from school, let her get refreshed and she'll be joining us in the living room" my sister said to the lady, but it was more like demanding me. I made my way upstairs to my room. I changed out of my abaya and took a quick bath. When I was back in my room, my sister held a shalwar kameez on her hand. "Amina come sit. Let me get you ready." I did as she said. She did my makeup and hair and I changed into my clothes. "Ma Shaa Allah, you look beautiful. Now listen there are only woman downstairs so you don't need your hijab" I nodded and as we were about to go down the stairs she pulled me back and gave me a hug. "Amina don't think just because we are doing everything fast it means we are trying to get rid of you. I am doing this for you. Please understand." I hugged her back "I know Datha".

When I entered the living room there were three women seated.

"Assalamu Alaikum" I greeted them.

"Walaikum Salaam" they all said in unison. "Come and sit here" the lady from before told me. I obliged. "Ma Shaa Allah, you look very beautiful. My son is a very lucky man."

I simply blushed and stayed quiet.

"So what does your son do?" Asked my sister.

"Well, he owns a private company. And Alhamdurillah he is doing well in it." She then turned to me and introduced the other two women as her sisters. "I don't need to decide anything further, I want to ask Amina's hand in marriage for my son. The sooner we keep the marriage the better."

For the first time in many days I saw my sister smiling. "That is wonderful. We accept your marriage proposal. Amina is very lucky to marry someone like your son. But there is one thing. Amina is still studying and she will be graduating in 6 months time so would it be ok if the marriage waited until then? We can keep the engagement now."

"Nonsense. Amina can continue her study after marriage as well. My daughter and son are still in high school and I'm sure they will both be helpful to each other. There is no need to delay the marriage."

"Okay if you say so. I will talk it out with my father and brother and I will let you know."

"You do that as soon as you can. I cant wait for this angel in my house". She said kissing my cheeks once again. Soon after that they said their salaams and left. I was still sitting in the living room too stunned and speechless to even move. My sister sat next to me.

"Amina do you really accept this marriage proposal? I know I already accepted it but is this what you also want? I can call it off and you can still come with us to Saudi." The only reason I wanted to stay here was because of Omar. But even he is gone. What more do I have? By sacrificing my happiness at least everyone else will be happy.

"I agree to the marriage".

"Oh Amina, thank you. Thank you so much. You made us so happy. Im sure mom would be proud of you. Ill talk to Yusuf, Dad and Imran. Thank you so much Amina." My sister was so happy and lost in her own thoughts she didn't even recognize the tears rolling down my cheeks.

I went to my room and took my prayer mat. I prayed to Allah and I sat there crying and asking dua (prayers):

"I don't know what to do anymore!!! I don't wanna get married but because of one sacrifice I made so many people happy. Why can't I be happy? What did I do to deserve this? Is this how you have written my faith? Why do you want to hurt me? What have I done wrong to deserve this pain? I feel dead. You took my mom away from me, I no longer have Omar, why am I still alive" my voice breaking i continued i could no longer keep it inside me. Saying my final prayer I cried myself to sleep that night: I hope I never wake up.

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This is a really short chapter. Sorry guys but I promise, next chapter will be longer.

Oh and I finally found Amina. The pic is uploaded. Its exactly how i pictured it in my mind.

So who do you think Amina is going to marry? Any guess? Please vote and comment