We arrived at the designer's place and were pleasantly surprised to find that everything was ready and well-packed already. We collected the clothes and headed straight to the store. Najma had a much better sense of fashion than I did, so I let her take the lead. I ended up buying two designer stilettos and three Gucci bags. After paying for our purchases, we headed home.
It was already 3:00 PM by the time we got back, and I realized we hadn't prayed yet. I dropped the shopping bags in my room and headed straight to the bathroom to perform my ablution. Najma did the same, and we prayed together. I asked Najma to contact the caterers and give them the list of chosen foods, and to my surprise, she agreed without any whining.
I decided to call Ameer and check in on him. "Hey, baby," I said in a soft voice.
"Hey there," he replied blankly.
"I just called to check up on you. I hope you're doing well," I said, trying to make small talk.
"You don't have to. I'll call you later. Bye," he said harshly, hanging up before I could say anything else.
I tried my hardest not to let my tears fall. His behavior was so unlike him, and it was clear that he was a different person now. He had been acting this way for a month, and he wasn't even giving me a chance to talk to him and understand what was wrong. I couldn't help but wonder why he had to change now, when things were going so well between us before.
I have been in a relationship with Ameer for just over two years now. It has been an amazing journey so far, full of adventure and fun. We were the perfect couple, always supporting each other and never letting any flaws get in the way of our relationship.
However, Ameer had to leave the country for business purposes and has been away for a few months now. While he is physically far away from me, it feels like he is also becoming distant mentally. Before he left, I tried to persuade him to take the next step in our relationship and get married, but he assured me that everything would be fine and that nothing could keep us apart.
But now that he is away, it feels like things are starting to fall apart. Despite how much my heart loves him, I can't help but feel like our relationship is slowly slipping away. It's hard to let him go, but I don't know how much longer I can hold on without feeling a deeper connection with him.
I was brought out of my trance by Najma
"Leenah!!!! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING OF???"
I held my ears due to the echo of her voice in my ears and glared at her "why the heck are you shouting?" I shouted back
"I've called the caterers and everything is all set I wonder what you are busy thinking of" she said heading to the bathroom.
"Thanks" I muttered
After finishing our prayers, Najma began packing up her things, preparing to leave. I went to the shopping bags and pulled out the grey Gucci bag, handing it to her with a smile. "This is yours, Najma," I said sweetly.
Najma's eyes widened in surprise. "Thank you so much, Leenah. You're such a sweetheart," she said, pecking me on the cheek. "I have to go now, it's getting late and my mom will be worried. Plus, I need to try and sort things out with Ameer," she added before leaving.
As she left, I let out a sigh and went to check on Aleeya. I found her on the phone, grinning from ear to ear. I knew exactly who she was talking to - the love of her life. It looked like her friends and Juliet had already left, leaving her alone.
I decided to go do some other things, not wanting to be subjected to the constant teasing of the lovebirds.
I couldn't stop thinking about how distant Ameer had been lately. I didn't know how to deal with this new version of him, but at the same time, I didn't want to lose him. He was my first love and I wasn't ready to let him go.
I kept checking my phone for any text or call from him, but there was nothing. Finally, I decided to call him myself.
"Hey!" he answered as soon as he picked up.
"Hi, it's been a really long day for me and I miss you," I said sweetly.
"Sorry about that, I've been really busy with work," he replied in a blunt tone.
"Oh, I see. I just called to check up on you. Make sure you take care of yourself," I said, running my hand through my hair.
"Sure, bye," he said before hanging up the call.
His attitude was so frustrating.
I placed my phone at the side drawer the maneuvered back to Aleeya's room.
I sat close to her, I turn to look at her about to tear up. "I can't imagine living without you in this house" I said letting the tears drop.
"Idiot I am just getting married not going to die" she said hugging me back with so much love.
I seriously can't imagine living without Aleeya in the house. She is like my best friend forget Najma. A sister can't be replaced and truth be told, she understands me and gives me the best advice there us in this world. She's just so amazing.
I hugged her back and then she asked. "How are things with you and Ameer"
"I don't know Aleeya, he has completely changed he's not the person I used to know" I say adjusting myself in the bed right next to her.
"Don't tell me he still hasn't changed" I talked to her about him few days back.
I just nod my head and she patted my back and said. "You shouldn't beat yourself up too much, you're a sweet and nice girl and you deserve nothing but love and happiness"
"Let's forget about that now, tell me how does it feel being a bride to be" I say dashing her a wink.
We chatted a bit until I started feeling my eyes closing!
I bid her goodnight and went straight up to my room
I saw Meelah sleeping peacefully in her bed.
I have completely forgotten about her.
I lie down in bed thinking about life and what it holds till I doze off.
