MY RESOLVE

SEVENTEEN

MY RESOLVE

AJMAL

I can't get past the fact that she doubted me! Why'd she think I'd sell Quds so short? I love her for the sake of Allah and knowing how malicious Molly is, I'd never ever disclose such to her.

"Hey Aj"
"Hi Rey. What's up dude?"
"I'm good. But why didn't you tell me of Quds story?"
"It's her story to tell not mine Rey. It's so saddening"
"Yeah I know. I just wished I never let her go"
"Hey,on a serious note it's better you did"
"What do you mean?"
"Rey that's pity talking. You'd have stayed with her out of sheer pity and that could be more problematic. It's better the way it's. Trust me" I gave him a pat on the back
"Come to think of it, you're so right. She deserves better. Thanks bro. When are you leaving?"
"Waiting for my Pman. Ay,my uncle is trying to convince him I take up the lecturing job the school is offering"
"Yeah I heard of that too. congrats bro,I'm so proud of you. So?"
"Rey I can't take it"
"And why's that?"
"You know my story with them girls now,then Molly and her tactics. I'm done being lured by ladies nakedness. It's all childish and I'm a matured man now,you know?"

"Of course I do. Holla me when you're leaving,so I can ride with you"
"No probs bro. See you later" we shook hands and departed.

So now how do I convince her I love her irrespective of her sometimes haughty comments? I could just talk to her dad,right? But what if he rejects me? Am I even good enough? Awwwh!

"Hey Aj boy,heard you'd still be around here. Congrats on the job"

"In your dreams"

"See you around then lover boy". I shook my head. Good for her to think I'd still be around!

Just in front of me,I saw a young version of Ry's dad,maybe her brother

"As salaamu'alaykum" he greeted

"Wa'alaykumusalam"
"You're the guy from the auditorium who stood up for Quds and Ry,right?"
"Yeah I should think so"
"And you must be Ajmal,Aj for short?"
"That's me, who're you?"
"I'm the guy from the phone call that day in the library"
"Oh it's you she's missing. Good for you both. Please excuse me"
"Quit being unnecessarily jealous,I'm her brother Sulaiman not some boy"

I stopped and was deep in thought

"You really must like my sis?"
"Yeah I do but she doesn't"
"Or maybe you think she doesn't"
"What do you mean?" I asked hopefully
"Go figure lover boy" he responded "hurry because having you in the family is gonna be nice" he said and walked away.

What's with all he spilled now? What do I do? Who do I speak with.

I walked on and saw a group under a tree consisting of Quds parents and the Yusuf's and everyone seems happy. I spotted her father and had the energetic pull towards him,then I saw her look at me and that just did it. I walked towards them

"As salaamu'alaykum everyone"

"Wa'alaykumusalam Salam" they all chorused

"Mr Yusuf sir,may I speak with you,please?"

"Ok. This way" he led us quite far from the group

"Yes young man"

"Would you mind giving your daughter's hand in marriage to me?"

"Hmmmmmm! I wouldn't mind really. You stood up for her out there and that was heroic. I've always wanted a man who can defend my daughter and I see that man in you but you'd have to exercise patience. Let her come around to trust you and accept you and then the rest would be history. For starters,you could join us this weekend for Salis nikkah walimat to Quds"

"Quds got married already?! Alhamdulillahi for Islam! I'd be there. Thank you very much sir"

"You're most welcome. Let's join the crowd".

I joined them in congratulating Quds and Salis and hope mine would be soon too cos I just can't stop staring at her even though her sight is purposely being evasive.

Is there going to be another wedding so soon?

Stay tuned

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