Yasmin laid against the bath,her head resting against the specially made pillow and she closed her eyes.

Today would be the day she would meet Huzaifa’s entire family and hell she was nervous.She did not know what to expect but she knew that it would be bad-ish.She had only had an interaction with Huzaifa’s father's sister-in-law,Najma.Lalima as Yasmin would now call her.

Lailima had behaved nicely with her,in fact they occasionally spoke on Whatsapp and Lailima had even invited them for lunch sometime in the future.

Yasmin could only consider that a good relationship with the extended family would exist.She knew their thoughts did not affect Huzaifa but they affected her.

Yasmin sat up and dried herself off.When she walked into the closet she looked around confused.

Hmmm.I need something smart but elegant enough for a braai.How does one wear something elegant to a braai?

Yasmin’s face scrunched up in distress as she went though her clothes.She came across a brown tunic that would be a tad bit longer then the front.She looked though her jeans and came across a pair of blue jeans.

This would look nice together.

She got out of the closet and put the clothes on.When she looked into the mirror,she nodded.She went to her shoe rack and chose a cute brown ankle boot.She slipped on secret socks and then put on the shoes.She grabbed her blue leather jacket and put it on the bed.

Huzaifa came into the room just as she finished with her makeup and he smiled at her dressing.

“We matching.”

Yasmin looked him up and down before nodding.He wore a brown sweater that stretched over his muscular chest and paired it with a blue jeans.His shoes were man boots.

“Hmm we are except the jacket.”

“You copied me.Copycat.”

Yasmin rolled her eyes,”What are we?Twelve?”

Huzaifa shook his head with a cheeky smile,”Nope twelve and a half.”

Yasmin only chuckled,”You sucha child.”

“Says the Disney Pandora loving girl?”

Yasmin fought back a blush by punching his shoulder,”You never too old for Disney.”

Huzaifa paused,”You right.Are you ready?”

Yasmin nodded her head,”Jee.I just need to grab the pot and desert from the kitchen than we can leave.”

Huzaifa smiled at her,”I can't wait for you to meet Ismail,Naila,Laaibah and Muhammed.

Yasmin smiled back at him,”I'm looking forward to it.Let me grab everything then we can leave.”

Huzaifa switched on the alarm and quick walked to the door,opening it so Yasmin could step out then him.They walked to the car and Yasmin put the pots and desert at the back.

Huzaifa glanced at at Yasmin who seemed to be fiddling with her necklace and he smiled.

He reached over and held her hand,”Calm down.It's all going to be okay.You’ll do great.”

Yasmin looked at him with a frown,”You don't know that for real.You and I both know what is going to happen.I….I just don't want it to be a problem.”

Huzaifa brought his hand up to his lips and kissed her knuckles causing Yasmin to blush.

“You not a problem,you my wife.Whatever happens we in this together.Trust me?”

Yasmin nodded her head as she tightened her hold on his hand,”I trust you.”

“Good.Now just let go and we will enjoy tonight.”

“In Sha Allah.”

“Ameen.How about some nice naats to make you relax?”

Yasmin’s face lit up,”Ohh how about the one on Umar(May Allah be pleased with him)?”

Huzaifa nodded and Yasmin took the aux cable and connected it to her phone.She pulled up her music app and opened up her naats playlist where she clicked on the one she had spoken about.Soon the naat started and Yasmin felt a peace flow through her body.

She had always turned to naats whenever she felt like she was freaking out.They always calmed her down but the best best would be when she would be really conflicted and she would put on Surah Duhaa which she loved.

Soon they pulled up at Huzaifa’s parents house and he hooted only for the gate to start sliding open.Yasmin took a couple of deep breaths before exiting the car and she felt thankful when Huzaifa slid his arm around her waist as she held the pot and desert bowl.

“When you ready.” At his whispered voice she closed her eyes and pulled together some courage before opening her eyes and nodding.

“I'm ready.”

They walked into the house where her mother-in-law,Asmaa greeted them.

“As salaam mu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa brakatu Huzaifa and Yasmin.” She hugged them both and she shook her head when she saw the things in Yasmin’s hands,”Why did you bring this?I told you we have enough.”

Yamsin smiled with a shake of her head,”It's just baked beans and chocolate mousse.I thought it would only be right if I brought something as well.”

Asmaa smiled at her daughter-in-law as they walked through the yard towards the backyard where everyone were gathered.

As soon as they stepped out,Yasmin’s sister-in-law Fatima and Husna came forward to hug her.

“As salaam mu alaykum Yasmin.How are you?”

“I'm okay Fatima bhabi and how are you?”

“Alhumdullilah I'm well.We were waiting for you.”

“Fati babhi is right.Bhai,you can go now.”

Huzaifa gave his sister a mock hurt look as he put a hand on his heart,”Where's my greeting Husna?Just sending me away like that.You should be ashamed of yourself.”

Husna gave him a bored look as if they did this every time,”Oh you big baby.Ismail bhai,Muhammed bhai,come take this baby away please.”

Yasmin looked towards two couples who laughed as they came closer.

"Yasu this is Nailah,Ismail,Muhammed and Laaibah."

The two women greeted her with a hug and Nailah turned to Huzaifa with a smirk,"I used to doubt your choice but now I know your choice is perfect.You are so beautiful,Yasmin.MashaAllah"

Yasmin blushed at the compliment,"Jazakallah."

"I hope that Huzaifa has told you all good things about us." Laaibah said with a glare towards Huzaifa and Yasmin nodded her head with a chuckle.

"Of course.I have only heard good things about you'll."

"That's good or else you would have heard pretty hilarious stories about your hubby."

Huzaifa rolled his eyes,"Let her greet everyone then you'll can hog her you numbwits.I can literally see everyone staring here every five seconds."

The girls nodded and Yasmin walked to greet everyone.She greeted Huzaifa’s aunty Rukaya,who she felt greeted her pretty half heartedly and when she turned to greet her daughter,Ruksana who stood up and walked away.

Nailah hissed from next to Yasmin who felt confused and a tiny bit humaliated at the action.

"Stupid witch.Thinks that she's better then you."

Laaibah put a hand on Yasmin’s shoulder and squeezed it in support,"Don't mind her.She's a bit befok."

Yasmin forced a smile and nodded her head as she walked to sit down at the table.

"So Yasmin,are you still working?"

Yasmin shook her head at Nailah's question,"No I resigned before I got married."

"But why?Huzaifa did say you had a pretty good job?"

Yasmin shrugged as she looked at Laaibah,"I just feel like I can invest myself much more better into my house life if I don't work then if I work and invest myself in a worklife.Don't get me wrong.I don't have anything against women who work and run their households but I'm not cut out for it.I admire those women and I envy their ability to juggle their lives.On top of that alhumdullilah Huzaifa earns enough to support the both of us and I can't complain about not having anything that I ask for.I know that in the future if I do want to work Huzaifa will let me even if I don't ask him and that is a big thing for me."

Nailah and Laaibah looked at one another with smiles which intrigued Yasmin as to what it was about.She felt more then glad when Nailah explained their smiles.

"Huzaifa is right.You are different in a good way."

"Girls please help me get everything from inside." Nailah and Laaibah stood up along with Yasmin who was then glared at by Asmaa,"All the girls except Yasmin."

Yasmin shook her head as she smiled at her mother-in-law,"I can't just sit around while everyone works mummy.Let me help also please."

Asmaa would have shouted her if it were not for her begging eyes,"Okay fine.I don't like that you win every time."

Yasmin giggled as she followed the girls inside.As she helped she could feel Ruksana glaring at her.

Eventually when she came back it happened that Ruksana was right behind her.

Yasmin begun to pick up the platter when she froze at Ruksana's words.

"I don't know what Huzaifa saw in you to marry you.I mean you a widow and you not even a virgin and you not even that pretty.My mummy is right you a gold digger who made Huzaifa pay for your wedding and who stole my going-to-be husband.I bet it won't be long before Huzaifa divorces you for me."

Yasmin felt her throat block and her eyes fill with tears at the heart striking words that made Yasmin want to cry.

Yasmin blinked her tears away as she turned to face the girl who she presumed was much younger then her,her eyes narrowed.

"Firstly,if the value of a woman were to be measured by the fact that she was a virgin that Muhammed (SAW) would have never married any of his wives.Secondly,if I was a gold digger then I wouldn't have come here today and my wedding would have been ten times bigger because Huzaifa was the one paying.Thirdly Huzaifa never ever mentioned you to me or the fact that he was going to marry you so please step out of your illusion that seems to surround you.Fourthly I have not done you any wrong for you to think that Huzaifa would divorce me for a stupid reason.Now if you done being a small child giving a tantrum I'm going."

Saying that Yasmin walked out only to stop in her tracks when she saw a red faced,hands clutched Huzaifa standing at the door.

Yasmin walked towards him,"Huzaifa..."

"Don't Yasmin.Just don't."

He turned to storm away and Yasmin balanced the platter in one hand as she reached out to wrap her other hand around his wrist.

"Don't do anything you'll regret."

Huzaifa turned to her and he cupped her face in his hands as he gazed down into her eyes,"I promised you that no one would hurt you whether it be verbally or physically.I keep my promises Yasu and I won't tolerate anyone speaking shit against the woman who is my wife.I have to finish this matter now otherwise these people will never stop bringing it up."

Huzaifa kissed her forehead and Yasmin followed him as he stormed towards the eating table.

"Rukaya foi,maaf for what I am about to say and maaf if you find this rude.Your daughter just told my wife a whole lot of nonsense which has no truth to it.Ruksana said that you said that my wife is a gold digger just because we paid for half the wedding.Firstly that is none of your business.Secondly Yasmin actually tried to refuse but we pressurized her to agree so that doesn't make her gold digger.Thirdly I never promised Ruksana anything about marriage so how the hell can she tell Yasmin that Yasmin stole me from her." Huzaifa looked around the table," If any of you think that you can point a finger at my wife and get away you are mistaken.Whatever happened in the past needs to stay in the past.Yes Yasmin was a widow who I married and I have no regrets The decisions that I make in my life are my own.None of you get to point a finger at her and if you do I promise you will have to face me.If anyone has anything to say talk now and let's get it over with."

Rukaya turned to Yaseen,"Bhai,how is your son talking to me?I thougt maybe you had taught him better manners and how to respect his elders."

Yaseen looked at his sister,his eyes filled with disappointment and anger,"I have taught my son how to respect his elders and I have taught him manners but I haven't taught him to ignore the nonsense that is being said to or about his wife.Rukaya,I know you have always wanted my son to marry your daughter and you are disappointed that he didn't marry her,but that does not give you the right to talk nonsense about my daughter-in-law when you know nothing about her.If you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all.Ruksana,apologise to Yasmin."

Ruksana looked at her mother who shook her head but then her father,Hassan spoke.

"Don't look at your mother,Ruksana.Apologise to Yasmin now."

Ruksana looked at her father and his glare send shivers down her back.She looked at Yasmin who stood behind Huzaifa her hand on his back.That small action sent a wave of jealousy through her and she shook her head.

"No I won't apologize she doesn't deserve it.She doesn't deserve him and mummy is right."

Yasmin felt Huzaifa’s back muscles twitch under her hand and she saw the tick in his jaw which were signs of his anger.

"Huzaifa no." Yasmin whispered only for him to hear but Huzaifa stepped towards Ruksana.

"Ruksana but I would have ever married you.You are like a younger sister to me.If Allah has written Yasmin in my taqdeer no one can do anything about it.Yasmin did give you a very befitting answer inside so I'm not going to say anything to you.If you don't want to apologize then don't,Yasmin is fine without it.Now if you and foi felt any of this was out of bounds I apologize,but Yasmin is my wife and I will not tolerate anyone bad mouthing her."

Saying that Huzaifa pulled out a chair and Yasmin sat down,her face lowered out of embarrassment.Huzaifa sat down and he held her hand,giving it a slight squeeze before looking around the table.No one spoke,his foi's face looked red in anger but it was his fowji's face that actually terrified him a bit.

His fowji glared at Ruksana who still stood and he stood up.

"Yasmin, I apologize on my daughter's behalf.Please don't take this as the behavior of all of our family."

Yasmin looked up shaking her head,"Please don't apologize fowji.Rukaya said as she felt and I'm fine with that.As Huzaifa said I did give her an answer inside and I apologize on his behalf if anything that he said hurt any of you."

Hassan's glare softened as he looked at Yasmin's comforting smile," Yaseen was right.You are a very special child.May Allah keep you'll happy and may you two always be together as you are." He looked at his wife,"Rukaya,Ruksana take your plate inside and go eat.No one needs you'll here to make them uncomfortable."

His strict tone and glare made the women do as he said.Hassan say down and Huzaifa watched as Yaseen patted his shoulder.

"Let us eat."

Everyone begun eating and when Huzaifa poured juice for Yasmin,Husna threw in a comment that induced laughter.

"Aww,mummy see my brother is finally behaving like daddy.His being gentleman like."

A round of laughter went around and Huzaifa jokingly glared at his sister.

"What is that supposed to mean?I've been a gentleman forever.Right Yasmin?"

Yasmin looked up at him with an almost teasing smile before looking down at her food,"Ahh when have you ever been a gentleman to me?"

Another round of laughter while Huzaifa glared at her with Muhammed shouting out.

"Ouch mehn.She hit you like that."

Husna poured a glass of water and held it towards her brother,"That should help with the burn,bhai."

Huzaifa pushed the glass aside as he looked at Yasmin"You supposed to be on my side Yasu.You can't bully me with them.You my wife."

Husna side hugged Yamsin as she wiggled her eyebrows at Huzaifa,"But she's my bhabi.So she agrees with me not you."

Huzaifa rolled his eyes as he put apiece of beef into his mouth,"Fine support here.I'll just get a second wife."

Yasmin smirked,"Get a second wife and she'll be your only wife."

Huzaifa lost his smile as he looked at Yasmin with a straight face while being surrounded by laughter,"You don't play fair."

Yasmin patted his arm in a mocking way to show comfort as she looked at him with mocking concern eyes,"Nothings fair in this world,Zaify."

"Yo Huzaifa,she just played you better then Liverpool has played this entire season." Ismail said and Yasmin watched as everyone fell silent when Laaibah turned to face him with narrowed eyes.

"What.Did.You.Just.Say!?"

Ismail looked at his wife with wide eyes when she used her no nonsense tone on him,"Ahhh you looking really beautiful,sweetheart.I really love your new outfit."

"This isn't a new outfit and that doesn't make the cut.Now repeat your words."

Ismail smiled as he looked around hoping for help but Muhammed and Huzaifa only shook their heads,smirking.While the girls concentrated on not laughing and the elders concentrated on their food.

"I will buy you two tubs of the Ola ice cream you love so much and I promise to buy you that new makeup brush set you want."

Laaibah lost her glare and she smiled happily at him,"Okay thank you."

Ismail's mouth dropped open as he watched his wife go back to eating while the others at the table laughed at his dumb struck expression.

"Now who got played Ismail.Now who got played?"

Ismail glared at Huzaifa as he started eating again and they watched as he mumbled something under his breath.

Soon it was time to leave and Yasmin made her wya to Yaseen.

"Daddy?"

Yaseen looked at her with a smile,"Jee Yasmin?Is my son treating you well?"

Yasmin nodded as she looked at Hassan's car pulling away,"I'm so sorry if I caused any issues between you and foi.I really didn't want that to happen but you know how Huzaifa is."

Yaseen shook his head as he smiled down at her,"You didn't do anything wrong.My sister is wrong in her thought process.Don't worry about it Yasmin.My sister will be back here the next time we have a function.This is how she is.Don't worry though,the next time Huzaifa still has permission to react as he did today.I t isn't easy to change an Indian's mind process especially something regarding getting married to someone who was married before,yet we as a family have taken that step.After all we have to be that 'someone' that is always spoken about.I don't regret getting my son married to you Yasmin and I will always be proud of his decision."

Yasmin nodded her head just as Huzaifa came to greet his father.Yasmin moved away to go greet Aasma.

"Daddy-"

Yaseen out a hand on his son's shoulder stopping him from speaking forward,"Don't apologize because you never did anything wrong.You were right in your way and you never overstep your boundaries so calm down.Yasmin still blames herself so you better work on getting rid of her guilt."

"Jazakallah daddy." They man hugged and the couple left.Huzaifa glanced at Yamsin who kept looking out of the window and remained silent the entire way to the house.

Once they were in Yasmin walked into the kitchen where she put the pastry boxes only to turn and find Huzaifa behind her.

Huzaifa held her hands in his as he looked her in the eye,"Yasmin,what's wrong?"

Yasmin bit her lip as she looked past him,her eyebrows turned down and eyes contemplating how to put the words that wrecked havoc in her mind.

"Hey,you know you can talk to me about anything right?"

Yasmin nodded her head as she tried to put the words together.

"I really didn't want that to happen,Huzaifa.What happened today was very bad.What would your uncle and other aunty think about me?Everyone must think I'm a trouble maker because of what happened today.Wgy didn't you keep quiet when I told you to?This could have been avoided.How will I meet their eyes when we meet again-"

Huzaifa put a hand on her mouth as she continued her rnat and she looked up at him with wife eyes,"Can I talk now?" Yasmin nodded and Huzaifa removed his hand.He picked her up by the waist causing her to gasp and put her hands on his shoulder as he sat her on the counter.

"I know you worried but to be honest all of our family be it maternal or paternal,they all know how foi is.We all know that today she makes a scene tomorrow she's back at our house.She always tries to cause trouble and she is every time rebuked.They all know what I said and did was right.They probably respect you for the fact that you tried to keep me quiet and not tell them anything.You did nothing wrong.I did nothing wrong.Just trust me okay?"

Yasmin gazed into Huzaifa’s eyes and she saw the glint of truth in his eye.She knew she had to trust him regarding this whole issue and that is what she strived to do at that moment.

"I trust you."

Huzaifa smiled at her and kissed her cheek lightly,"Good."

Yasmin felt his hands trail to her side and she squealed when he tickled her.

"Now my revenge for you not taking my side."

"Noooo."

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As salaam mu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa brakatu everyone

How are all my wonderful readers?

Firstly Ramadan Mubarak and wow Ramadan is going by so fast

Secondly this update took a tad bit longer to come cause I have a huge surprise on the way 😁😁😁😁

Wallah I can't wait to reveal what I have in store

Please remember my family,the Ummah and me in your duas..

Take care

Fi Amanilah