Destined To Be.

Chapter 21

Ayla,

I look at the pregnancy stick and can't believe the positive results.  Well I guess I shouldn't be to surprised as the way Afsan and I have been constantly at it, it was bound to happen.

I'm happy..really happy..like the cow jumped over the moon happy.. but I don't know how Afsan will take the news as lately he hasn't being his self at all.

Since we've been back from Morroco,( three months ago,) I've noticed little changes in his behaviour.  It was the little things at first, him not eating properly, the smoking Marijuana, the weight loss, I confronted him about it a month ago but his reply is that he has a lot going on at work and the stress of the new contract they are trying to land is taking its toll.

I know he's lying. There's more to this and I would've given him an ultimatum but the way he treats me is no different at all. He lavishes me with his love, his undivided attention and even though the intimate part of our relationship has become relaxed lately, Afasan still continues to be the loving husband.

So what in the hell would be my excuse!!

I want to share the good news with  Afsan, but I'll have to wait when he gets home as he's gone on a convention with Malik and they'll both be back tomorrow. This kind of news shouldn't be shared via phone.

There's only one person I can go to with this. The only person who will hear me out and abate my fears.

Plus, the news of my pregnancy will make her day and I know the rest of them will be ecstatic to.

*****

"Congratulations my dear, I'm so happy..Alhumdulilah" Mamma hugs me so tightly and smothers my face with kisses.

"My first grandchild...Subhan Allah" Abu Jan taps me on the head, beaming with joy.

" yay, I'm gonna be a cool Aunt, I can't wait..I want it to be a girl..imagine that..hair..makeup..nails....".

"Woah, woah, calm down girl, what if it's a boy?" Aqsa interrupts Inaya midway, rolling her eyes.

" Well if it's a boy, I'm still gonna love him, duhhhh...I can still dress him up in cute little outfits. " Inaya replies, mimicking Aqsa's eyeroll.

'' Girls, how about we wait a few months eh..when the poor child actually makes an appearance. " I throw an arm each around my sisters and guide them to the sofa.

" I'm just so frigging excited. A baby finally!!" Inaya envelops me in a huge hug.

My siblings and I are suckers for babies. We can't get enough of them. After the twins were born, Mamma said no more, even though we used to bug the hell out of her when they turned three.

This will be the first baby so to speak in eighteen years. When I look at each of the faces in the room minus the twins as they are at a football club,  I know the news of my pregnancy have made them exceptionally happy.

Mamma, however knows that something is wrong. She looks at me wearily and when she nods her head discreetly, I reply with one of my own.

" Ayla how about you and I go out for a little walk. I've been cooped up all day and it's been ages since our last one." Mamma"s voice indicates and underlying tone and no one questions it as they know better.

I get up and follow Mamma through the hallway until we are outside. I then hook my arm in hers and we set of.

"What's the matter darling?" Her voice is laced with concern and soon my eyes betray my feelings.

"It's Afsan Mamma." I bite down on my lips as we continue to walk at a steady pace.

"What about him? Is he okay?" Mamma has taken a huge shining to Afsan. She spoils him rotten and always has a smile on her face when he's around.