Asiya

It's been a week since mama told me about the marriage. I couldn't even talk to her about it. She warned me not to even talk about it. Even though Ya Sadiq also knew about it, he just acted normal. Same with Adda.

The worst part here is that I don't even know who I'm marrying. I don't know his name, I haven't even seen him.

Since the day I went to my tenants, and wanted to visit Halima, everything changed. I wasn't even able to talk to Halima, so I decided to give a call.

"Hello, Halima?"

"Asiyaaaa ya kike(how are You?)"

"Lafiya,"

"Why are you sounding down?"

"Wallahi Halima something happened. Can you come over?"

"Okay I'm on my way,"

I ended the call and went into my bathroom to perform ablution and pray dhuhr. By the time I was done with my Azkhar, Halima slowly opened my door and came in.

"Lemme also quickly pray," she said and quickly went to the bathroom to perform ablution. I jumped in my bed and started scrolling through my Instagram.

When she was done, she joined me and placed her hand on my shoulder.

"Tell me what's wrong Asiya," she urged.

"Halima mama said I'm getting married and it's in two weeks," I blurted out feeling the hurt in me.

"What?!" She jerked up. "To who?"

"You won't even believe me. I do t know him. All I know is they're coming to see me tonight."

"Allah sarki Asiya. Didn't you try to talk to her?"

"She won't hear me out. But you know, I've always been ready for marriage.  It's just that I haven't found the right guy."

"Ayyah, i hope you find happiness and maybe love in your marriage. But you should ask mama his name atleast."

"You think so?"

"Yeah go now."

I stood up and headed for mama's room. I asked her and came Back immediately.

"So?"

"Khalid Ibrahim."

"Oh nice name."

"You know when she said khalid and paused, for a moment I thought it was my tenant or that casanova from university that eventually relocated to US. I laughed.

"Kai kai kai!" She laughed as well. "But the tenant is Khalid bagudu right?" She asked.

"It's Bande how many times do i have to remind you?"

"Oh yeah! Uni scattered my brain kawai"

We talked and talked about random things and it was already time for asr prayer. So Halima decided to pray before leaving. We both prayed and she left afterwards.

After i had walked her to the gate, mama stopped me as i was walking to the kitchen.

"They're coming immediately after maghrib. Get ready on time,"

"In shaa Allah mama," i was already on my heels but she called again.

"Asiya?" She called and i could feel love in her voice. I forced the tears not to stream down. I turned and faced her. She rested her hand on my left shoulder as i lowered my gaze.

"Listen to me Asiya, i am not trying to punish you by marrying you off. For your information, this marriage was set years back before your father died. And the person you are marrying, well you'll see him tonight. This is for your own good. I know you're waiting to fall in love, but think, what if you do fall in love after marriage. Please don't be too worked up. I'll never make a decision that'll harm any of you three, you know that." She finished.

"I know, mama. I know you'll never choose something bad for me. I'm ready for whatever you say." I smiled. I truly am.

"Thank you my auta(last born) i love you very very much," she hugged me.

"I love you too my mama," i whispered. She caressed me and left.

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"Baby sis, mama said to tell you to start getting ready once you pray," Ya Sadiq informed.

"Toh naji(okay, I've heard)".

He locked the door after him before i wore my hijab to pray.
I prayed to Allah to grant me strength to cope with what was taking place. And also make everything go smoothly amd choose the best for me amd everyone.

Immediately after praying, I opened my wardrobe wide open to find what to wear.

After much consideration, i decided on a white blouse skirt lace. I decided on white for purity. I didn't bother wearing makeup because I wanted them to see the real me. So i just applied some kohl. I tied my headtie firmly and wrapped my veil around my head and let it down my body.

Just then, Ladi, our househelp came to call me that they were here.

I slowly sprayed some bakhoor and headed for the stairs. I slowly descended down the stairs and held the rail as I walked.

Immediately after i reached the living room, I felt every single person's eye on me.

"Ina wunin ku, (Good evening to you all) i greeted, squatting down. I moved to sit next to my mum.

"Kina lafia?(Are you well?)" A deep manly voice asked.

"Lafiya kalau(I am fine)" I answered. I rose my head and scanned all the faces. I looked at all of them smiling. From what i think, they were his dad, mom, sister, brother and him amd suddenly KHALID IBRAHIM MY TENANT was sitting in front of me. As i stared at him, he also stared at me looking shocked and Flabbergasted.

Oh my god!!!!!! Am i marrying him??????

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Asmaa❤️