Destined to be

Chapter Fourteen

The text message she saw made her open her eyes widely and sat on her bed,she covered her mouth with her palms and thanked Allah many times and re-reading the message over and over again,she ran out of her bedroom, on her way she bumped into Amaan,who said please girl be careful don't go and bump into something that will break your forehead please, learn to walk slowly,she looked up, pouted and rolled her eyes and at the same time punched him on the chest playfully,he asked her what he did to deserve this punishments,but she laughed hysterically and said; look here,she showed him her phone and Amaan shouted and gave her a bone crushing hug,he pecked her on the forehead,he gave her a thumbs up and an encouragement smile, Amaani looked up to Amaan and said; be careful with hugs,so in the future you won't break Basma's bone,be careful with shouting so you won't damage people's eardrums, learn how to kiss not peck because you're not a bird,learn how to blow a kiss not thumbs up and learn how to smile cute not smiling like a lost clown,so these are my advices,she left him there standing full of surprise,he shook his head and mumbled; Ohh Allah I have a crazy,funny, amazing and wonderful sister, please take care of her for us, Ya Allah always make her happy, anyway congratulations to you Amaani Khaleed Khaleel, you'll soon be in the university level, thank you Allah for the success, success is with us and will forever be with us. He went back to his room and started talking about the date with his girlfriend on phone.
Amaani ran to Abbu's sitting room,but he wasn't there, she remembered that he has gone to work,so she moved to Ummu's room where she found out that she wasn't there,she went to the kitchen too and Ummu wasn't there too,so she picked her phone in order to call Ummu and ask her where she was,but she couldn't reach her,she checked the house's compound and found Ummu at the backyard with Larai supervising her in order to sweep very well, Ummu is a clean and neat woman,she is good when it comes to neatness and cleanliness, Amaani smiled on seeing her Mom,she ran to her holding her phone,she showed the phone to her face, Ummu looked up the sky and said; Alhamdulillah, thank you Allah,my daughter is now matured, Masha Allah!! Ohh Allah thank you for the successes, May Allah continue to shower his blessings upon us and everyone, she cupped Amaani's face and said; Abbu isn't around,he has gone to work,but make it a surprise,don't call to tell him,let him come back,Amaani replied Okay with a smile,she sat on a chair watching Ummu and Larai as Ummu supervise Larai. Ummu ordered Larai to bring Amaani's food to where Amaani was sitting outside, Larai did so, Amaani started eating like a hungry dog,she was half done when her phone started ringing,she checked the caller ID and it was Ahmad,she smiled cutely and picked the call.

Ahmad: Hello my Queen,how are you doing? Hope you are good? How was your night?

Amaani: Good morning King,am doing great and all is fine and you?

Ahmad: I missed you yesternight,so I was eager to hear your voice this morning.

Amaani: Awww. Thank you.

Ahmad: So what's up?

Amaani: The sky.

Ahmad: (laughed out loud) okay then tell me about the sky.

Amaani: umm i can see nothing but a clear and blue sky,with partly cloud and a golden drop of sun.

Ahmad: Yes the sky is as beautiful and clear as you are and the sun is as golden as your eyes and heart are.

Amaani: (covers her eyes and batted her eyelashes beautifully) Aww thank you.

Ahmad: you are always welcome baby.

They talked about everything and whatnot before she told him about the date,they organized everything and they suggested that it'd be better at night, Ahmad was happy to hear that,he mumbled; her parents must be good,I guess they'd love me. She told him that she'd call him to inform him about the time and everything because the outing would be tonight.
Amaani went to where Ummu was sitting supervising Larai,she dragged a seat and sat beside her, Ummu asked Amaani if everything was fine, Amaani answered yes before telling Ummu that Ahmad have welcomed the outing with open arms,and they've decided that it should be at night, it'd be more peaceful, Ummu said that they should suggest on the restaurant they'd go to, Amaani said to her mum that she'd like them to go to Gusto in lodge road, Ummu said to Amaani that the restaurant is okay,she knows the place but what about Amaan's opinion? Ummu sent Larai to call Amaan, Larai came back to her work and Amaan came in a jiffy, Ummu asked him if they've talked about the date with Basma and Amaan said Yes they've talked about it but it was difficult for her before accepting the outing,she thought that her parents wouldn't allow her,but luckily they allowed her which made her happy, Amaan told them that they decided to go at night but they are still thinking of where to go on the date night, Ummu quickly said Ahmad and Amaani have decided on going to Gusto, Amaan looked up the sky in order to remember where Gusto is,then he finally yelled; Gusto yay!! They both laughed before Amaan called Basma to inform her about the restaurant and he told her that it should be after they've prayed isha so as to prevent missing Salah ( prayer ),Basma agreed and was very happy, Basma told Amaan that she guessed his parents loves her and Amaan quickly answered; Yes they do!!
Larai finished sweeping and Ummu and her children went inside the house,they all sat in Ummu's parlour gisting about everything, Ummu said that she has to go her shop,she has not been going these days,she needs to go and see what's happening there, people are not to be trusted these days. Ummu got ready to go to her shop but she informed the children that she'd be going to Aunty Aisha's house first,they said Goodbye before Ummu left.
Ummu arrived at Aunty Aisha's house in few minutes,she salamed and entered the house,she met Aunty Aisha with Amal in the parlour watching a movie,they were all happy to see her, Ummu told her that she was going to her shop and decided to come see her sister first, Aunty Aisha said that she was happy and was honored, Ummu asked for Laila and Ayman, Aunty Aisha told her that Laila will soon come back from school while Ayman is in the office,he's now promoted, he now owns the company he was holding as a Managing director, Ummu was very happy to hear that and prayed for more successes and blessings,Aunty Aisha answered Ameen. She told Ummu that Ayman has not been eating since when she started using garlic in her food, Ummu laughed hysterically and said; stop using garlic then, Aunty Aisha said to Ummu that she wouldn't stop using garlic so far he's the only one that doesn't like it,he knows the way to the kitchen or restaurant,so he should find a solution. Ummu laughed and shook her head saying; Aishatu, you'll never change this your straightforwardness,if you stand on something that something wouldn't change, Ohh God! Fix my sister,they all laughed before Ummu stood up to go,she told her that she should please extend her warm greetings to the other children and she should please tell Ayman that if she has done something wrong to him that she's so sorry,he should come to her house even if it's to say goodbye to Amaan because he'd be leaving for London in two days. Aunty Aisha said; Ohh Amaan is leaving soon? Why didn't you tell me? Okay then I'll come over before he leaves, Ummu answered her before they said goodbye to each other. Ummu went to her shop and everything was going smoothly,she also learnt that some things are not much in the shop,she needs to order some,the things needed are; Sofa, accent chair, favour sofa, centre table, wallpapers, curtains and some kitchen wares,she was proud of her shopkeepers,they are trustworthy. She entered her office and did some work before going home.
Ummu arrived home safely,she walked tiredly into the house and dropped her handbag on the centre table and threw her car key on the sofa,she sat down tiredly and called Larai to bring her water but without food because she has eaten in her office,she asked for Amaan and Amaani and Larai told her that they are in Abbu's sitting room,Ummu asked Larai if Abbu is back and she told her that he came in few minutes before she comes back, Ummu stood up and went straight to Abbu's parlour where she met him and the children gisting happily and laughing together, Ummu walked to where they were all seated and joined them, Abbu invited her for a hug and whispered to her ears that he missed her so much,she whispered back softly; i miss you too Abbu. The children looked at their parents in astonishment, Amaani winked at Amaan and he winked back, Ummu who has noticed them said to them that their time will soon come,maybe they'd do more than this in their presence,they all laughed together. Abbu asked Ummu and the children about the date night,they told Abbu too everything and he agreed,he asked them to take care of their selves when they are away,they promised to obey. Abbu congratulated Amaani once more on gaining admission into the university where she'd study Mass communication,he was very happy and was proud of his children,he prayed to the almighty Allah for more successes and blessings.
It was maghrib,Abbu and Amaan came back from the mosque together while Ummu and Amaani we're both in their rooms praying, Amaani prayed to Allah for this date to take place peacefully,she prayed to Allah for everything she needs in her life. Her phone started ringing,the caller ID showed that it was Ahmad,she picked the call and said;