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A YEAR AGO

It has been a week since Mami woke up from the coma she has been in for three months. In those two months, Aamir and Daihaah have been the ones that stayed with her the most and only left when Aneesah and Faruk told them that they will take over for them. However, with Anee being almost due she couldn't always be there and Faruk has to take care of her so Samhah and Afnan cover up those times. Samhah's wedding had to be moved since it can't be done without her mother being there; conscious that is.

Mami regaining her consciousness is good news to them all and today she is finally going to be discharged. So, everyone is here as if they'll all carry her back home but...let's just forget that part.

Mami moved her legs off the bed to place them on the cold tile when Faruk quickly moved to help her which earned him a swat on the arm. "How many times to I have to tell you I'm fine, I can move on my own!" She said getting frustrated with the way they are all treating her like an egg that will crack any time now.

Prince being the wicked guy he is snickered muttering an "Allah ya qara" remembering when yesterday he tried to help her and it earned him a smack on the nape of his neck to which Faruk laughed till his eyes sting with tears.

Mami glared at Prince making him swallow his laughter and quickly turning it into a cough, blinking his eyes in the process to sell his act.

Mami narrowed her eyes at Prince, then Daihaah, "What are you two still doing here?" she asked making them look at each other perplexed.

"Well you're going back home today...So just like everyone else we're here to offer our support" Prince said making Daihaah nod in agreement.

"You two have spent almost all your time here more than everyone else I'm sure you haven't had time to yourselves after everything that happened" Said Mami.

Daihaah smiled, "It's ok Mami, your health comes first"

"Yes" This time it was Prince whom nodded in agreement.

"No! After everything that went down you two didn't fix your relationship before the incident happened and you've been apart for weeks" Aneesah said making her way where Mami is.

"And that is why..." Mami collected what Aneesah handed her, "We're giving you this" she handed it to Prince whom took it with his brows furrowed.

"What..."

"It's tickets to Maldives that leaves in an hour" Sultan cut in holding his wives hands in his and giving it a small squeeze of assurance, "We have booked you two a resort in Male for six weeks"

"You two deserve it" Mami said when she saw the look on Daihaah's face that said she's going to object. "Trust me; you guys need a vacation after everything"

Daihaah stared at the ticket Prince handed her; she was simply out of words. In a way since she agreed to stay with him things were kind of good between them but they haven't had time to mend their relationship as they were always busy with the hospital and barely have time to think of anything but Mami's wellbeing and Big Boss's whereabouts.

So honestly speaking, yes, they do need a vacation right now that everything's back to normal.

"Plus you don't need to think of packing..." Samhah said, a wide smile taking over her features.

Daihaah gave her a confused look.

"We packed for you two already" Layla explained.

"And a car is waiting for you outside right now so you might want to get going unless you want to miss your flight", Faruk said.

Daihaah looked at all of them, then smiled, "Thank you all"

Prince stared at Mami, then Faruk. He didn't need to be told he knew the two are behind this, "When did y'all plan this?"

"Does it matter? See just carry your legs and go or else Anee and I will be more than willing to use the tickets for you" Hermano said partially teasing...and partially serious.

He didn't see why they are wasting time. If it was he and Anee they will collect it no questions asked and get the hell out of there. It's as simple as that.

But no...here they are still standing.

"I know bah, if you want just give it to us" Anee said teasing the two since they all know there's no way she can travel right now.

After thanking their families, the two left and just as said the car is outside waiting to take them to the airport with their suitcases in the trunk. They got in and all through the drive both of them were on the phone making adjustments at work since they will be away for six whole weeks. Though Sultan and Faruk have them covered, there are things both of them needed to do.

By the time they arrived at the airport, they were both done with the call so they just boarded the plane.

"So, what should we do for the next ten hours?" Prince asked once the flight took off.

Daihaah shrugged, "I don't know. What do you have in mind?"

"Twenty questions?"

"Okay. Let's play then. But you go first"

He sat up as he was leaning on the seat. He pretended to think before he turned to face her, all lark gone from his face. "What changed your mind?"

She looked at him perplexed not understanding what he meant, "Huh?"

"What changed your mind about staying with me? I know for a fact you wanted to leave before the situation with Jabeer? You were upset with me. So what changed your mind?" He asked again, his eyes not moving from hers. He wanted to see and hear her answer honestly.

Daihaah held his gaze; she asked herself this question before and was curious as to why he never asked her, she knew he wanted to know yet he never spoke of it before. "Isn't it obvious?"

"No it's not"

She sighed, "Mami did"

"Mami?"

"Yes, Mami. She put her life on the line for me not just because she take me as a daughter in law but as a daughter. How can I look at her in the eyes after everything and live with myself knowing I left her son?" she said her voice coming out lower than she wanted to because of the emotions she's feeling at the moment.

Prince nodded. She could see disappointment in his eyes, "So you stayed because you don't want to feel the guilt of leaving me?"

She shook her head, "No, that's not it. I guess it took everything that happened for me to realize that I'll be making a terrible mistake if I leave you. Prince I know I wasn't being fair on you to blame you for everything but you need to understand I was feeling too many emotions at that time I needed someone to blame and you were there. I understand you wanted to keep me safe but I would appreciated it if you actually told me the truth rather than hiding it from me. I guess it hurts that you hid it from me because I trusted you most amongst everyone all, even if I wouldn't have admitted it at the time"

"I'm sorry for not telling you about Muhsin"

"It's okay, I understand. I'm sorry for blaming you for everything"

"Apology accepted ONLY if...."

"If..."

"If you go on a date with me later tonight"

"It's a date then"

~*~

It's been hours since the two arrived in Male.

Prince left after informing Daihaah to get ready for their date afterwards in two hours.

So, for the past two hours Daihaah spent it on showering, dressing up, applying makeup and whatnot. At the end, she was dressed in a black floral print flared maxi dress which she pared up with raven stilettos, clutch and finally baby pink fedora hat. She had already tied her hair into a bun and is covered with the hat, a pair of glistening studs donning her ear.

Prince came back a few minutes after she was done all dressed up in a blue button up shirt and white shorts that stopped a few lengths after his knees. After complimenting her, he led her to pool area of their suite which is now transformed into a dinner date with a table placed a few feet away from the blue pool.

"Thank you" Daihaah said as he pulled back a chair for her to sit on.

They ate chicken and gyros wrapped in a pita with lettuce and tomatoes, then Daihaah had Tahini based sauce while Prince had Harissa based sauce and lastly, a schooner of Pierre zone being the only non alcoholic, halaal wine in the menu.

"May I have this dance?" Prince asked once they were done eating their food.

Daihaah looked around then look at him, "There's no music" she stated.

"Or is there...." Prince said, a smile making its way on his face.

Daihaah waited, one second, two second...ten seconds...thirty seconds, still no music.

"Is this the part where you snap your fingers and music comes on?" She asked with a smile dancing on her lips seeing the way Prince closed his eyes.

"No. There's no such thing as that right now" he said chuckling as he shook his head. Daihaah could swear she saw a tinge of red on his cheeks. "However I have a phone and I could play music on it" he said pulling out his phone to play Give me love by Ed Sheeran.

Daihaah smiled as he took his hand and he held it firmly. He placed his other hand on the small of her back while she placed her other hand on his arm. The two swayed to music with smiles on their faces.

"I have a confession to make" Prince said.

"What is it?"

"There's this woman I have an eye on..." he started watching the smile on Daihaah's face fall.

"And..." she urged him to continue as she tried to hide the frown on her face.

"Well...she's beautiful, feisty, and a good cook. And when she smiles, I don't know but my heart always skips a beat. When she's with me I feel like everything's going to be alright. And well I want to..."

"Marry her?" Daihaah asked raising a brow though her eyes narrow.

Prince shook his head, "No I am not going to marry her"

Daihaah released a sigh of relief. "Why?"

"Because I already am married to her" He lifted his hand that was on the small of her back and raised her chin to make her look at him properly, "I love you Khadijah. I know it is too early to say this and I expect you to say it back but"

She stopped him midway by standing on her tip toes and placing her lips on his catching him off guard. It took him a minute to realize what's happening and when he did, he kissed her back.

"I love you too Aamir" she said once she pulled back, a smile on her face mirroring his.

~*~

EID MUBARAK

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