Rebelling in Dubai

Freedom

Rez's pov.

We were interrupted when asmee came running and hugging Safiyah

I was so confused I didn't know what to say I didn't believe her, I was just so suprised I mean it has never happened before

I'd be the youngest to get married how could they do this and when were they planning on telling me I was getting married in a week?

Or maybe they planned to do everything and take me to my husbands house and still not tell me till I have kids and they still wouldn't tell me,

with teary eyes I walked out ignoring Safiya's calls I took the lift straight to the floor where my parents room was.

there where people in the lift probably looking at me like why was I crying i ignored them all finally I got out without even knocking on my parents door I went inside it was only my mom in there

"Can't you knock or say salam!?" She began scolding

"When were you going to tell me I was getting married" I asked ignoring her scolding.

At first I thought she looked like she was sorry but that look quickly disappeared

"And since when do I owe you explanation of what I have to do? huh!?" She yelled

"Mom! it's not about you! for once let this not be about you! I mean you could've at least told me even a month after this it's about me!" I yelled.

"Are you seriously raising your voice at me?" She got up

"You think I knew or you think I'm such a bad mother too? your dad only told me two weeks ago this wasn't planned and I felt bad telling you I didn't know how to, and whether you like it or not it's happening you knowing months ago isn't gonna change anything, so stop yelling at me and get out of my sight." She screamed

I stood there in tears, astonished she couldn't even pretend to care I was hurt.

"I said out!" She yelled again.

I quickly exited the room bumping into Safiyah outside

It seemed like she had heard everything.

she gave me a hug

I hugged her back but I just wanted to get out of this place I was feeling too suffocated.

I pulled away from the hug.

I rushed away taking the steps I got to the group floor
I ran out of the hotel and for the first time in my life when I tell you I'd never stepped feet out of this place without my parents allowing me, I haven't.

I ran so fast so fast I stopped only when I got tired.

I felt like what did I just do what's the essence of the run I just did?

I noticed people were staring at me like I was crazy

I couldn't blame them I took a seat on the chair beside the road, I looked around it was really a beautiful scenery cars, bikes and people walking, shops.

it was just so beautiful to be outside to be somewhere new I wiped my tears.

why I'm I sad? i should smile because marriage means something, something I haven't realized

it's freedom, a new environment, a new life.
I get to go out I get to live in a house, why was I sad? i should be happy.

with a big smile I got up walked back to the hotel enjoying being outside.

When I walked into the hotel I saw a worried Safiyah getting up "hey are you crazy!? where did you go? i was so scared I wanted to tell mom but I didn't want you to get in trouble" she said worried

"I'm sorry I ran Aunty Safiya but I think running made me see things in different way, I think I'm happy that I'm getting married" I smiled

"Really?" She asked shocked

"Yes, Yes!"I smiled wider I was happy.

Safiyah smiled back hugging me "Why tho" she asked

"I dunno, all i know is I just can't wait for the week to be over so I can be with my husband"

"Ina lil lahi, silly girl" she smacked me

"That's not what I meant walahi" I laughed

"Better" she smiled

we walked up to my room talking and laughing

as if I didn't just have a break down.

It was dinner time and I was looking forward to this dinner cause my sister was here, dinner won't be so lonely.

we took our seats her husband was next to her I was next to her then Salma next to me.

we were eating laughing I was enjoying myself then dad said he had something to say

He got up

"I know you all will be surprised hearing what I have to say but nothing is planned and Allah is the best of planners"

I think I knew what he was going to say Safiyah looked at me and I smiled reassuring her I didn't mind.

"My daughter rez will be getting married to the son of my best friend, in a week that too and well she will be leaving with them to the country he works so I'm sad to say our lovely rez will no longer be here In Nigeria with us"

Another bomb was dropped on me I wasn't going to be staying here in naija? i gave Safiyah a look and the way she reacted I was very sure that was news to her all as well.

the aunts and uncles stared congratulating me saying they'll miss me wishing me zaman lfy even before I left.

"Thanks, shukran" I kept saying

"You should enjoy this, it will be the best week of your life in this hotel, everyone will be nice to you and you'll get so much gifts" Safiyah winked

I smiled

"congrats rez" Salma next to me said

"thank you salma, you're next" I teased her

"well I hope" she blushed

"laa do you have a suitor already?"  I asked

She nodded

"omg living with safeya has done you well o at least you know the person you want to marry"

"I guess" she blushed again

I hugged her
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