Royal couple (Unedited)

Chapter two💙

Fadeel
My phone rang as i was about to finish my breakfast. I picked it up and saw that it was my sister, rukayya calling.
"Hello ruk" I said happily. It's been long since I spoke with her.
" aw yarima how are you?"she replied
"Everything is fine,  how is ammar? " I asked, referring to her husband.
"He is fine and thanks alot"
"So when are you coming to visit us? " I asked
"Well, you see,  I am already around"
"Like seriously? "
"I am not joking. Come and see for yourself" she added and ended the call.
I left the breakfast and quickly went to Hajiya's part.  I really missed those moments I  shared with rukayya before her marriage.
"Ran ka ya dade " I heard a guard say as I entered the part. I saw hajiya in front of some boxes. I bent down and greeted her.
"Barkan ka dai. Ya kake? " she replied.
" I am fine" I said still looking at the boxes in front of her.
"What are these boxes for? " I asked her.
"They are for you" she said straightfowardly.
"For me? " I asked suprised.  I picked up one of the gold  necklace and pointed towards it.
"Yes. Sit down and listen to me" she said so I sat down.
"You are getting married in three months from now." She said.
"Married?, to who? " I asked as I dropped the necklace. I turned so that I was completely facing her.  She dropped the cloth she was holding and looked at me.
"Yes. You are getting married to alh. Amin's daughter "
I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
"Why? " I asked
"Your father and I have been watching you closely but you don't seem to get along with any girl so we thought that the best is for us to get you a befitting wife."
"You should have told me before concluding to get me married. How sure are you that I will  get along with her. And whether she befits me or not?" I replied,  raising my voice a little.
" mind the way you talk fadeel. The decision has been made and it is final." She said. I knew she meant every word she said so I let her be.
"Where is rukayya. " I asked,  changing the topic.
" she is in the first room by  the right."she replied.
I stood up and went to the room.
"Salaam" I said peeping through the door.
"Fadeel! " rukayya shouted and ran to hug me. Her bulging stomach prevented her full access to the hug.
"I missed you rukayyatu rayyan. " I said.
"I missed you more." She replied and that was when I saw boxes in front of her too.
"So you knew about the marriage but you kept it away from me" I said suddenly changing my mood.
"come on,  don't be angry. Hajiya asked us not to tell you that's why" she replied, pouting.
"What do you mean by us? "I asked.
"I mean me, Aisha nabeela and Fateema Zahra. " she said.
I sat down on the bed,  allowing my anger to subside. I really am not  ready for this marriage. It is even unlawful. I wondered if the so called 'wife' of mine likes this marriage or not.
"Let me get something to eat" she said and left the room.
I went back to thinking about the girl I am to marry. I didnt even ask for her name but I don't care. All I knew was that I was not going to see her,  talk less of talking to her and worst still,  loving  her.
"Yarima? " rukayya asked, breaking my thoughts.
"Uhm..  What? " I asked.
"Please put your mind at rest. Marriage is not something to be afraid of." She said, putting her hands on my shoulder.
"Oh ok. Thanks" I said So that she doesn't talk about it further. I looked at her and then shifted my eyes to her stomach.
"So.. What do we have here?" I asked, pointing to her  stomach.
"It is a boy I guess" she replied happily.
" I hope it is because I am tired of being lonely "
"It won't be for long though. You will soon have your wife to keep you company and bore your babies" she said bringing back the the topic again.
"When is Fatima Zahra and aisha nabeela coming.? I really want to see little yazid and zayad"
"Aisha is already in town but  Fatima Zahra will be here tomorrow " she replied.
I was becoming bored so I left the room and went back to the  palour.
"Hajiya zan tafi " I said,  bending my head respectfully.
" a dawo lafiya. " she replied and I left.
I went back to my part and freshened up. I dressed simply and went out. I had no where in particular to go so I called Aisha nabeela.
"Hello nabeela" I said as soon as she picked the call.
"Our groom. How are you? "Her voice boomed into my ears.
"I am fine. I was going out so I thought I would go with  yazid. I hope he is free,?"
"Yes sure. Please do so quickly. He has been disturbing me. i need to rest"
I laughed and ended the call.  I drove to their residence. I needed to get my mind of this marriage stuff as quick as possible.

YUMNA
I woke up really late the next day, feeling terrible from crying over night. I turned to my left, not wanting to get out of bed. I just couldn't get ammi's words out of my head.
""She wants you married to yarima fadeel. ""
I knew we won't be able to get along with him. I didn't even want to see him.  Marrying him would be like going to prison.
A knock on my door snapped me out of my thoughts.
"Who is there " I said,  sitting  down.
"It's me. " yaseer said.
I stood up and opened the door. He entered and I  locked it back. I didn't want to see ammi or abba.
"Yumna. " he called.
"What? " I replied.
"I am so sorry. " he said  unexpectedly.
'Sorry for what? "
"For putting you in trouble. " he replied innocently.
I looked at him for a moment. He looked really concerned. I found myself worrying for him more than myself.
"It's not your fault. Yas. "
"It is"
"No it's not. After all, they made their decision and she was looking for a way to tell me. " I added. I was moved to tears but I just composed myself and turned away.
"Abba and Ammi want yo talk to  you. " he said.
"I don't want to...... " I replied
"Please don't disobey them because of a marriage. Marriage is not going to be  the end of your life. " he said, sounding like a good grown up.
"Okay. I will be down in a minute. " I said and he left.
I stood up and had a shower. I came out and sat by the dressing mirror. I looked so depressed.
I dressed up and went downstairs. Abba was reading a newspaper, ammi was watching something on TV. Only yaseer noticed my presence. He looked as depressed as I was.
"Salaam" I said as I sat beside yaseer in the floor. Abba turned and faced me. Ammi was definitely angry with me because  she refused to reply my greetings.  "Yumnaty" abba called.
"Naam abba. " I replied.
"I heard about your reaction last night." He started and I kept quiet. I knew what I did was a little weird but that was the least I could do.
"I want you to be an obedient wife to your husband.... "
"Abba he is not my husband" I interrupted him. Ammi hissed and left the palour.
"I know but he will soon be. This is your chance to show the good side of our family. I know you won't let me down. Please respect your husband and in-laws. "Abba finished. I stood up and went to where he was seated. I knelt down and placed my head on his laps before I broke down Crying.
"Abba.... I....  Wil do as you say. "
"I know you would. Now go and appologised to your mum. She is exasperated.". Abba said and I stood up.
"Allah ya miki albarka" he added as I headed upstairs to ammi's room.
I knocked and Afnan opened the door. I entered and saw ammi praying.
"Yumna, why are you crying? " Afnan asked.
She was totally unaware of what was going back on.
"I am getting married. " I replied. She suddenly seemed happy. She even forgot how sorrowful I looked.
"Really!  Who is the groom?..  Will you give me all your stuffs?  I mean the best ones?  Will I be the bridesmaid?.. "
"Cool down Afnan. One question at a time." I stopped her.
"So ok. Who is the groom.? " she asked.
"Yarima fadeel"
"oh!  You don't mean it" she replied.
"Ok, it's left for you to believe." I said.
"Finally. My dreams are coming true. I will finally move to the palace. " she said happily.
"Not so fast chu chu. " ammi joined the conversation. I quickly stood up and went to Mami's side.
"I am sorry Ammi. I will never do that again." I said quickly  so that she doesn't stop me.
"It's okay.  I know how you feel.
I felt releaved that she was now happy with me. I made up my mind to pretend to be happy just for my parents
"Um ammi, I think I should go inform my friend about it and also to go window shopping" I said standing up.
"No problem. Just be back before asr. " Ammi replied. I made my way out of the room.
"Can I follow her? " Afnan said. I really wanted to be alone. I was vglad when mami stopped her.
I went to a nearby supermarket to get something for my friend, hudah.