Hidden Beauty In Hardships

Chapter 5

For every tear that I have cried, Allah has a smile waiting to take its place. For every tear to pass my eyes, there will be a smile upon my face - poetic justice (Twitter)

Chapter 5

It's been a week since my meeting with Kareem and our engagement party is in four days. Not having a choice at first was horrible but after meeting Kareem I'm more than thankful to allah (god) for having saved me for him. I was so happy when I found out that he said yes to me!

He was wonderful so well mannered and gentle in his speech, made me laugh a few times even when he wasn't trying to be funny. I loved how the mention of allah (god) was always on the tip of his tongue. Also I found Kareem pretty attractive not being superficial; in Islam it isn't wrong to want to marry someone your attracted to just as long as that isn't the whole reason. He was tall, with dark brown eyes, black hair well trimmed, and his smile was so warming. He fit the man of my dreams perfectly just everything about him.

What I couldn't believe was that in only four more days we'd be engaged and in a month married in sha allah (if god wills)! I couldn't wait for the moment he puts the ring on my finger and we sign the papers and make it official! The mere thought of him brought a smile to my face.

Kareem's POV

The engagement is in four days and I don't even have a ring for her yet! I've been looking but just haven't found the perfect one for Zarah; one I know she'll fall in love with.

While looking at the rings through the glass case there were non that stood out to me. Being the 3rd store I was at I don't think I'll find one I like here either. Just when I was about to give up I saw it. The perfect diamond ring for Zarah!

I wanted this to be really special it was a big deal. I only hope she likes it too.

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"Zarah!!! no way!" Nura yelled of excitement through the phone after I told her about Kareem and invited her to my engament party.

I laughed "yup hard to believe its all happening so soon".

"I'm really happy for you I can't wait till this Sunday! and you always thought I would be first to get married out of the two of us"

"I never gave marriage much thought but its all you ever-" I paused when ma called out for the second time letting me know dinner was ready.

"Hey sorry Nura dinners ready I got to go talk to you soon".

"No problem talk to you soon and make sure you don't stay up too late day dreaming now" she said teasing me.

"Byeee…"

"Bye you know you love me" she said giggling.

"Of course asalam alaykum… oh and on Sunday come over early and help me get dressed".

"Wa alaykum asalam sure thing" she replied and we both hung up.

After dinner I sat on the couch stretching my legs out doing exactly that day dreaming. Thinking about how life would be after we're married down to the very details. I'm scared and nervous marriage is a big responsibility but at the same time I don't think I could possibly be happier. The thought of Kareem wouldn't leave my head and I wonded if he spent time thinking of me too?

Just then Baba came in and sat in the chair next to me he had the phone in his hands.

"Zarah, Kareem is on the line he would like to speak to you here" baba whispered handing me the phone.

What?! my heart started beating quicker kareem was on the line?! What did he want to talk about…. What if I say something stupid or sound too nervous?

"I'll be over there" baba said getting up and walking to the other side of the room to give me some space.

"Hello?"

"Asalam alaykum Zarah how are you?" he asked.

"Wa alaykum asalam I'm good what about you?" I said probably sounding so nervous.

"I'm great… really looking forward to this Sunday"

"So am I" I said with a huge smile on my face.

"I'm glad and I can't wait for the day we get married and you become mine I just can't seem to stop thinking about you so I had to call".

I felt my cheeks turn red and my smile was brighter than ever. Kareem made me so happy and a lot less nervous about everything. I couldn't thank allah (god) enough for him.

[This chapter was a little less tragic. I hope you guys enjoyed thank you so much for reading it! and for all the feedback in past chapters. Pleaseeee remember to vote and comment :)]