Aleena and Aleesa.

Months turned to weeks, weeks turned to days and days turned to hours. I locked myself in my room crying my heart out. Jabbar already left for the wedding nikkah two hours ago. I know he'll be back anytime soon. Or not!

I haven't been eaten properly for ten good days. I was so depressed. "Maami" Maya knocked. I stood up from the floor and opened the door for her. "Maami daddy is back" she said. "Okay sweetie I'll be down in a sec". I walked sluggishly to the bathroom and washed my face.

I looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes were red and swollen. My hair was messy. I went to the dresser and tied my hair in a messy bun. I went downstairs to the living room.

"Ango (groom)" I beamed. He glared at me "don't ever call me that". I laughed "okay I'm sorry. So how was the--".... "I don't want to talk about it" he cut me off. I sighed. "Have you eaten?" I asked sitting beside him. "I'm not hungry" he shrugged. He looked at me, I lowered my head. "Have you been crying?" He asked. I shook my head no.

"Look at me" he raised my head up. "You have been crying" he said sternly. "Why do you want to kill yourself over this please?" He said sadly. "Hayrah I'm talking to you. Answer me" he yelled shaking my body. "N..no Jabbar I wasn't crying" I lied trying not to break. "Then what happened to your eyes, they look red and swollen" he exclaimed. I moved close to him "I promise you my love I'm fine". I gave him a reassuring smile.

•••••

7:05pm...

I peeped through the window. Different cars were parked outside. I could hear different women yodeling. I ran upstairs to my room to avoid seeing them. I locked my room up. Maya was on the bed playing candy crush on my phone. I heaved a sigh and plopped on the bed next to Maya. I looked at her. She smiled and continued with what she was doing.

I could hear different types of voices. Their footsteps. Several people tried to open my door. I could hear someone saying 'it's his other wife's room'. Soon the house went quiet. I heard a soft knock on my door.

"Baby open up". Oh thank god it's Jabbar. I opened the door. He was wearing a white jallabiya. "Seriously? Is this how new grooms dress?" I asked looking at him from head to toe. He handed me a white leather "be a darling and give that girl this chicken. I don't want to see her". He was about to enter my room when I stopped him "you're not supposed to be here. And I'm not the one that to give her this. I'm not the one who married her. Cmon let's go, lemme accompany you" I pushed him towards lujaina's room.

"Hell NO. I'm not going in there. I don't want to see her ugly face" he walked passed me. "Haba Jabbar how would you expect her to feel? She's in there waiting for you. She's your wife too. She's a human being with feelings. You have to treat us both equally". He groaned and grabbed the leather from my hand. "Good night" I smiled sadly.

He didn't answer me. I left for my room with a heavy heart. Maya would be sleeping in my room today. I promised myself I wouldn't cry anymore. Mama advised me to pray for my marriage. I did as she told me and Alhamdulillah I feel much better. I turned off the lights and laid down hoping to drift into a deep slumber.

•••••

I opened my eyes upon hearing the adhan been called for Fajr prayers. I turned to see my beautiful angel still sleeping. I dragged myself out of the bed off to the bathroom to perform wudhu. I came out shortly. I spread the praying mat and wore my hijab.

I finished praying and brought out my qur'an. I read some surah's before closing it and keeping it back. I prayed to Allah for my needs. I pray this woman won't bring any calamity to my house. I finished praying and folded the mat. I didn't remove my hijab. I went downstairs to make breakfast for Maya before she wakes.

To my surprise I met Jabbar sleeping on the couch. What is he doing here? I moved close and tapped him gently on his shoulder "Jabbar wake up" I said. "Hmm" he answered with his eyes still closed. "What are you doing here? Where's lujaina?" I asked perplexed. He hissed "ban saniba ki barni Inyi bacci dallah (I don't know, allow me to sleep)" he snapped at me. That's unusual.

"Have you prayed?" I asked. "Yes I have, now babe please allow me to sleep" he turned to the other side. I shook my head and made my way to the kitchen. Ramlat (the maid) and nana (Maya's nanny) were in the kitchen. "Good morning ma" they greeted. "Morning, I hope you slept well" I smiled. "Yes ma" they answered.

"Ramlat help me peel some Irish for Maya please. Fry it and fry eggs for her, put it in the warmer before she wakes up" I Instructed. I made my way back to the living room. Jabbar wasn't there. I went up to my room. He was lying down close to Maya, sleeping!

"Jabbar wake up, you're not supposed to be here" I whisper yelled. "Oh Innalillahi hayrah Dan Allah ki kyale ni, dole senaje dakin tane wai (please leave me alone, must I go to her room!)" he yelled. I took a deep breath. I didn't say anything again. Maya woke up by the yelling and nagging of Jabbar. I gave her bath before eating breakfast together.

Jabbar came downstairs and went out without saying anything to me. I took my shower and dressed in a plain purple gown. I made my way down and settled down in the living room changing channels hoping I'd find something interesting to watch.

A dark skinned tall lady walked down the stairs. She was wearing a black fitted gown that hugged her body. Her figure eight showing. No doubts, she is beautiful. She had no scarf on showing her long silky hair.

"When y-you are d-done ch-checking me out t-tell me". Oh my god! She's a stammerer!

"I wasn't checking you out" I smiled trying hard not to laugh. She rolled her eyes. "Wh-where is Jabbar?" She asked. "I should be the one asking you that, didn't he sleep in your room?" I smirked. She hissed and planted her butt on the couch far away from me.

Ding dong!

I stood up to check who it was. Oh good the twins are here, that means more problem. Yay I'm so happy (note the sarcasm). "Where's Aunty Lujaina?" Aleesa asked. "I'm h-here girls" she waved. "Move" Aleesa pushed me. Aleena was holding a basket.

"Awwn th-thank you" she said as she collected the basket. "Mummy said if there's any problem or there's anything you need call her" Aleena explained. "Ok I will" she answered. They left shortly after chatting a little bit with their 'Aunty'. She stucked a lot of food on her plate. She sat on the couch eating like she has never tasted food before.

"Uhmm excuse me, I think it will be great if you chew a little bit slower, the food won't run away. And this place isn't for eating, we have a dinning table" I smiled looking at her from head to toe. She hissed and continued eating. I shook my head in disbelief.

I went to my room and laid down. I checked my phone 3 missed calls from Jabbar. I dialed on his number. He picked up immediately. "Baby I'm so sorry for shouting at you, I really didn't mean it" that was the first thing he said. "Oh it's nothing really" I shrugged. "So how's work?" I asked.

"No I'm not at work, it's Sunday. I was given two weeks off by my boss. Turns out he heard that I got married" he chuckled. "Where are you then?" I asked. "I went to the gym, I'm already on my way" he said. "Ok I'll be waiting for you at the gazebo" I said excited. "Ok bye" with that, he hung up.

I wore my hijab and went out to the gazebo. His car drove in shortly. He was covered in sweat. "Don't even think of hugging me" I moved back. "C'mon baby boo wants a hug" his arms wide open. "Nooo don't" I ran inside. He chased me "just one hug". I stopped mid ways at the sight of lujaina.

"B-baby welcome b-back" she smiled. "Y-your breakfast is r-ready" she added. He looked at her then me before looking at her again. He hissed walking away to the kitchen. She followed him. I went to my room to avoid interfering.

He barged into my room huffing and puffing. I giggled "what happened?" I asked. "Can you believe this girl told mom we didn't make love last night?" He yelled. I laughed "I don't blame her". He glared at me. "Now mom is on her way" he hissed. "Go take a shower before she arrives" I shrugged.

JABBAR.

I sauntered out of the bathroom all cleaned up. I wore my blue kaftan. "Looking good" Hayrah winked. "I know" I grinned. "Stop bragging" she rolled her eyes. I laughed "c'mon babe you know I'm hot"

"Baby y-your mom is here" lujaina barged in. "Keh! Are you stupid? Are you mad? Can't you knock?" I yelled. I seriously hate this girl. I don't think I'll ever love her. She huffed and closed the door. I hissed. "That wasn't nice at all" Hayrah said going through her phone.

I left the room without replying her. "Mummy Ina yini (good afternoon)" I squatted to greet her to show some respect. "I never knew you are so stupid till today!" She roared. "Mom, what did I do?" I asked puzzled. "Oh you're even asking me what you did after abandoning your new wife for that stupid fowl you call a wife!!" she yelled at the top of her lungs.

"Mom but-"... "Will you shut up!!!" She yelled. "M-mummy he didn't even s-sleep in M-my room" lujaina spoke. I glared at her "shut up!". "Don't you dare yell at her!" Mom yelled. "Mummy please stop yelling" I said calmly. "Shut up! Who are you to tell me what to do or not to do!". I sighed in frustration "mom I'm sorry but you know I don't love lujaina and I'll never" I said trying to reason with her.

"Lailaha illallahu, Jabbar ah gaban ta? (In front of her?)" she pointed at lujaina. "M-mummy I c-can't stay with him if h-he doesn't love me" she started crying. "My daughter please don't cry. Kai kuma (and you)" she pointed at me. "If I call her tomorrow and there's no change wallahi Jabbar you'll regret it. You better pack your things and go back to her room this night".

"Salamu alaykum" Hayrah interrupted. She greeted mom but she didn't answer. "Jabbar I'm going to the mall to buy some things" she said and I nodded. "Anyi asara wallahi" mom hissed. "Mom please what has Hayrah ever done to you? She has been nothing but nice to you no matter how you treat her. Please mom-"..." Will you shut up before I slap you!!" She yelled. What's with her and yelling?

"If nothing happens before tomorrow call me" she said to lujaina. "T-Toh mummy Insha Allah" she answered. Mom left after that. "B-baby w-what would you l-like to eat" she moved close to me but I jerked back. "Don't you dare come close to me" I furrowed my brows.

She chuckled "d-don't worry you'll l-learn to l-love me soon. T-the sooner the better. And besides I h-have you t-tonight" with that, she left. I settled down on the couch thinking of what to do. I don't want to do what mom is forcing me to do but I have no choice.

My phone interrupted me from my reverie. "You're the worst brother ever" I said to jawwad at the other end of the phone. "Good afternoon to you too" note the sarcasm. "How have you been mehn? How is Florida? When are you coming back? The bigger question is when are you going to get married?" I bombarded him with questions just to annoy him.

"One question at a time mehn! Firstly I've been doing great, I'll be back in the next three weeks. And about me getting married. Forget that sh*t bruh!" He shrugged.

"So I heard you got married to lujaina" he laughed. "Bruh,I pity you" he added. I hissed "jawwad don't vex me!". "Ok sorry, now where's she?" He asked. "Don't know, don't care!" I shrugged. "You need deliverance" he laughed. "I have to go now bruh my wife is back" I said peeping through the window.

"Ayt my regards to Hayrah and Maya. And also luu" with that he hung up before I could reply. She came in with Maya. The maid came out from nowhere and collected the grocery bags from Hayrah. She looked at me smiling. "What's wrong baby boo?" She held both my hands in her soft ones.

"Hayrah we need to talk about something. I... I don't know how you'll take it. I know you might feel hurt or betrayed but please don't take it otherwise" I sat her down and told her everything. She was shocked "wow" was all that she said.

"Hayrah I'm sorry I.. I don't know what to do. I don't-"..."do it" she cut me off. "She's your wife too and she needs your attention. I don't bother you sleeping with her or making love to her" she was trying to hide the pain but I can see it in her eyes.

"I don't know what I'll ever do without you" I hugged her. She's just the best wife ever. "Now baby boo what would you like to eat?" She asked standing up. "Whatever you cook for me" I shrugged. "Okay fine, I'll fry chicken and rice for you" she grinned, evily. She knows I don't eat meat. "You're joking right?". She raised one brow smiling "no I'm not".

XX

I took a deep breath before opening the door to lujaina's room. If it was up to me I wouldn't be here. She was lying down on her bed with only a short gown. I moved my eyes from her body to her face. She smiled "you ready?". I hissed "let's just get it over with" I said with a gritted teeth.

I turned off the lights. I've never done it with any woman but Hayrah..... This is the worst day of my life.

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