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Y A S M I N

I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I look completely different. I was dressed in a pink long gown fitted around the legs with a loose flare from the bottom, I paired it with a pink silk hijab. A lot has happened in the past two weeks, we told the reporters that we're already married already for a month. We had to do things quietly. Although my family couldn't come their support is enough for me, though Mom wasn't convinced about this marriage thing, believe me, she had to she must be afraid history to repeat itself. Sometimes I used to think it's our destiny first Sis Farah and now me.

Ya Allah make it easier for me.

As for Marwan, I don't know what to say, he's just present whenever he's needed. I know that he's not going to hurt me at least that's what he told me. I hope he will be true to his words.

"OMG look at you Yasmin you look totally different, how should I say it magnificent" Matilda beamed. She's the one doing my makeup. A smile made it way out of my lip. I also knew that I look beautiful

It's not that I'm bragging.

"What do you take me for." I mimic her voice the smile not leaving my face. Suddenly the thought of this whole marriage thing made the smile disappear. Matilda let out a sharp breath noticing my change of mood. she pulled over the chair and sat in front of me. "Look Yasmin don't let all the negative thoughts get to you, I know the marriage is unexpected but at least you know he won't hurt you. So cheer up pretty girl it's a day to rejoice." She pinches my cheeks a bit.

"Must you pinch my pretty face." I fake a frown.

"Oh come on the makeup will go off sooner or later when your husband... You know." She winks at me grinning.

"Just let me get a hold of you, Matilda," I whispered yell calming my heart from the silly talks of Matilda.

"Happy married life. I will get the gist later." And she ran off just before I could answer her. Seriously at first when I met Matilda, I thought she's one of those spoiled girls that look down on people but it turns out the opposite. I'm glad I got a nice friend like Matilda. She really knows how to cheer you up. I told her the truth because I don't want to keep lying to her. I know she will find out through the news as we told the reporter who can't keep their eyes off people's lives, but I still decided to tell her myself personally.

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After the Nikkah was done with four of us present. Me, Marwan Aunt, and Marwan's brother Sa'ad smiling and joking every now and then. I think that's how he is with how he's whispering something to Marwan and seeing Marwan annoyed face shows he's clearly not enjoying it. Seeing them together reminds me of Me and Sis Farah. Aunt gave us her blessings.

Ya Allah

I can't believe I'm a married woman now.

This feels so unreal

And now we're on our way back home to his house our house. I don't know if it's okay for me to say it. The journey back home was so quite Marwan didn't say anything since the Nikkah so do I. What will I even say. I glanced at the back seat where Amir is sleeping soundly to distract myself from staring at Marwan. He actually looks good too dressed in an Embroidered Art silk kaftan in dusty green the color suits him well.

"Don't worry I'm all yours." He spoke in his raspy voice. Wait when did I stare at him?

"I didn't stare at you?" The words came out as a question.

What's wrong with you Yasmin.

"I didn't say you're staring at me Miss raspberry I'm just saying." He teased his eyes not leaving the road.

"I didn't and stop calling me Miss raspberry." Seriously he won't forget about the raspberry thing, right?

"I will call you with whatever name I feel like."

"Don't blame me when I start mine too." I ushered back turning my face to the other side. I didn't miss hearing the small laugh that resonates out of him.

"Hey wake up we're home already." I heard some faint voice calling my name. My eyes opened slowly and the house came in view. I zoned off on our way back.

I dropped out of the car and was about to open the back door when Marwan beat me to it. "Don't worry let me take him." He scoops Amir in his arm and the boy didn't even stir a bit.

The living room was changed a bit. The LCD was now moved to a different position and the Couch was also changed to a light color with a flourish design and the arrangement were changed also. "Let me take him to his room." I heard Marwan said from behind. I took my time to check the surrounding before Marwan comes back we need to talk about this marriage thing. At least I should know what's in store for me. Marwan came down now changed into a simple shirt and jeans. That was cool.

"We need to talk." I started when he took a seat on the couch sipping a glass of water.

"About?" He inquired.

"About us. I mean this marriage." I corrected when I noticed the confused look he gave me.

He dropped the cup on the transparent center table. "Is there any problem?" He asked folding his arms across his chest.

"No-" I inhale a sharp breath finding the right word to say I don't want to say something that will be inappropriate.

"I was thinking about how we will be living... You know its not something we both want and I know you said you have no intention in hurting me but I wanted to make sure." I whispered the last part slowly.

Marwan stared at me for a while making me uncomfortable. "Let me clarify something, although this marriage is not something we both want we can live the way we use to live our lives before. I don't have any issues. I'm not one of those husbands who maltreat their wives in the name of getting respect from them. The only thing I want from you is to take care of my son you're his mother now," he talked calmly he stood up "I think I will retire to my room, I have a pending project to work on tomorrow." He was about to ascend the stairs when he stopped. "Oh, your room is across mine Goodnight Miss Raspberry." He added with a chuckle.

This man won't stop teasing me right?

What does he mean by we live our lives the way we use to?

I decided not to dwell on his words at least he won't be treating me badly. I also retired to my room not before checking on Amir. His room is beside mine. After praying two Nafilat, I read the Qur'an before changing into my sleeping attire. Just as I laid myself on the bed I find my eyes closing on its own accord. I drifted off almost immediately.

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Assalamu Alaikum,

How y'all doing? Well I'm doing just fine except the boredom😔
So now Marwan and Yasmin are married the real story begins☺

Ramadan is fast approaching may we all witness the day. May Allah accept all our Ibadas Ameen🙏🏻

I will update 1-2 chapter till then after Ramadan.

This chapter was a little bit hard to write (writers block). I spent two days trying to come up with a good one. Though still the chapter didn't get me that hype but I hope it's okay enough🙂.

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