"Did you really mean what you said to him?" I kept using him because I couldn't even remember his name.

"What did i say?" He asked.

" Umm...the I love my wife part?"
I immediately felt my cheeks turning pink.

Ammar's POV.

"Yes I did mean it, So?" Answering Sauf's question wasn't that easy. It took me about thirty seconds to think about it.

"You're joking right?" She asked.

"No," I simply answered.

She didn't even bother answering back. She seemed really scared and pale. She looked really sick. I know how all the kidnapping stuff affected her. I decided not to bother her any longer. Just allow her to clear her head. I just hope she gets better before our wedding.

I pulled over once I entered the gate to the house. She was feeling uncomfortable about her clothes and my blazer and her hair being opened. I assured her that it would all be okay. But I have to admit, she had beautiful silky long hair.
Immediately we stepped Into the  house, her siblings rushed to hug her, they were all crying as if they hadn't seen her for the past 10 years. My parents were also there, they said they wanted to share in the family's pain.
Her parents embraced her with so much love. Ma shaa Allah .

She hugged each and everybody. Everybody was glad she was back. Ismah got her a glass of water which she finished in one gulp.

"We'll take our leave now." My mum said.

"Okay see you in four days," Sauf's mum chuckled. We left afterwards.

Sauf followed me outside to thank me once again.

Sauf's POV.

After the incident, I made sure I had cleaned myself of all the impurities. Lucky for me I didn't get any injuries, just some few bruises which weren't very visible. I was still terrified of what happened. Scared that the man might come back for me.
Then the flashback came.
Dearest wifey. Dearest wifey. Dearest wifey. Rayyan Malik. Rayyan Malik. Rayyan Malik. Rayyan Malik.

I managed to push the thought aside.

I went downstairs to get my henna done as everyone was already getting their done.
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Tomorrow would be my last day in this house, it was such a sad feeling that the people I grew up with, I had to leave them for a new home and a new life entirely. All the memories of this house, I would take along with me because those are what make me who I am.

After arranging my bed, Mona and Ismah came to me with shopping bags, I forgot to take them from Ammar's car the other day.

"Thanks sisters," I said trying to smile, to hide my pain of leaving them.

"Don't worry Sauf, you'll always be with us forever and always," Mona comforted me, with that we hugged one another. They helped me pack all of the stuff neatly into the suitcases dad had especially ordered for me from Louis Vuitton.

After we were done with that, I took the last pill of my pain killer to ease the pain in my body. We prayed Isha in congregation.

Mum stood up to sit next to me as she started giving me words of advice. Dad would also chip in some few sentences.

"My dear, it is said that a marriage can only work with patience, trust and tolerance. Don't let yourself lose these three things, they are very important. Little fights are common in marriages but if you're at fault, apologize and if he's at fault, apologize later on you can correct him. Be careful of the friends you make and don't give his family a reason to complain. Don't be too much of a talkative which I know you aren't. And don't ever raise your voice at him. Do what he likes and leave that which he dislikes. You're about to complete half of your seen so make The best of it. The rest I know you can handle because I know you're responsible." I was stunned at the words my mum said to me. This isn't my mum at all.

Mona also said some few words as she had gone through the phase as well. Kamal was also given some few words afterall, both of us were getting married tomorrow.

Wedding day.

Boxes of sweets and gifts were roaming around the house. People from wide and afar came to celebrate with us. I felt like the world would come to an end since I was leaving. I never imagined that a day like this would come.

I took a quick shower as my makeup artist came to do my makeup around eleven am. The nikah was scheduled after we had dhuhr prayer.
After she was done with my makeup, I slipped in my white dress and   my sister's helped me with my jewelry and turban. I got my bridal veil and pinned it to my turban and left it to drape down my back.
It was already thirty minutes to the commencement of the nikah. We had to hurry up.

At the nikah, we the couples  sat on the chairs kept for me and Ammar, Kamal and Asmaara. Asmaara was looking very nice. She had a cream colour dress and a turban and veil as well. Ammar also looked extremely handsome. He was wearing a black suit with white shirt and a black bow tie with dark pants. His hair was just recently washed because the shine and flow was evident.

I was indeed extremely shy, I couldn't even look up to make any eye contacts.

Finally, the imam began with the sermon and the nikah followed.

My dad started, "I give you my daughter, Sauf Walid in my guardianship in marriage in accordance to the Islamic sharia on the presence of the witnesses here and the dowry agreed upon and Allah is our best witness."

Then Ammar started his line, " I accept marrying your daughter,Sauf Walid in your guardianship and in accordance to the Islamic sharia on the presence of the witnesses here and the dowry agreed upon and Allah is our best witness."

Everyone said Alhamdulillah simultaneously.
Kamal and Asmaara's nikah also took place as the same thing was said. Afterwards, the imam pronounced us husband and wife.

It just happened, I'm now officially someone else's wife. I had mixed feelings. I was happy that I got married to Ammar and at the same time I was sad that I would be leaving my family for good.

We were taken to the mosque to perform the two sunnah raka'ahs.

Afterwards, photographs were taken of us and our family members and friends.

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After we went home, I received blessings from family members, friends and well wishers. Most of my dad's friends deposited large sums of money Into my account which I didn't find necessary.

I ate, relaxed and got ready for the reception.
It was indeed full of glitz and glamour. I had my first dance with Ammar which I hoped would not end.
Dinah and Maya surprised me by performing a dance for me. I was so glad they attended my wedding.

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"Are you set?" Dad asked as I simply nodded. He was going to take me to my new home. All my suitcases were put inside the trunk. I hugged everyone, crying as I promised to come visit them soon. Asmaara had not arrived but we were Informed she was on her way.
The drive to my new home was quite. Only a few of my sniffs. Dad didn't bother consoling me as it was part of a girl's life.

On reaching my new home, I prayed to Allah SWT to bless me on the new journey I was embarking on.

Ammar's family members came out to welcome me, some of the men there which I guess were his cousins, took my luggage to our room. I hugged my dad one last time before he left. Now I felt really alone. A girl took me to a room which I guessed was our room. It was well decorated with flowers everywhere and candles. The design was modern.
I slowly sat on the bed to admire the beauty of the room.
Shortly after, Ammar walked in.

"Asslamu Alaykum, how are you?"

"Wa'alykum Salaam, I'm fine,"

We talked for a good five minutes and read the Qur'an together and I have to admit, amongst all the reciters I've listened to, his was different. Quite calming.

When we done, I went into the bathroom to change into my nighty. I tied my long hair into a lose bun as well.  He sat on the bed and opened his arms signalling me to come so we could cuddled. I happily obeyed as he planted a kiss on my forehead. He then kissed me on my lips as he was already starting to...

" It's okay if you're not ready." He assured me. I watched him removing his wristwatch also getting ready for bed.

We reviewed the wedding nikah and reception and how nervous we were and without knowing, we fell asleep in each other's arms.

This is the longest chapter I've written y'all. So now Sauf and Ammar are married. What happens next? I'm so happy for them and Kamal and Asmaara as well, I like it!

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