Yasmin walked into the hotel room and she glanced out the window only to sigh in pleasure.There was a pool and she knew that she would not be able to resist swimming in it.The lights from the city blinked and twinkled all around.It was 12 in the night and everything looked surreal.

She heard Huzaifa thank the bell boy and then the door closed.She turned to face him and Huzaifa smiled at her.

“Tired?”

Yasmin shrugged,”Yeah.I couldn't sleep.”

“How about we nap for a while then we can go get something to eat.”

Yasmin felt her heart race at his words but she smiled as she nodded,”Do you want to go freshen up first?I'll need to find something to sleep in.”

“Sure.I’ll just take a shower.Do you mind taking something out for me to wear?”

“Sure.What do you sleep in?”

“Just take out a sweatpants and t-shirt.”

“Okay.”

Huzaifa smiled at her,”Thanks.”

He went into the bathroom and close the door.She took a deep breath as she begun to pace up and down the room.

How am I supposed to react?How can I sleep in the same bed as him?It's our first time since our wedding night?Can I do this?

They had left the night of the reception for their honeymoon and Yasmin was nervous to say the least.Sleeping in a bed even if it was just sleeping was a big thing for her.

Yasmin took a deep breath and closed her eyes trying to calm herself down.

“You can do it.It’s just sleeping in the same bed nothing more.” Yasmin said to herself as she made her way to the bags and opened Huzaifa’s bag.

She looked through it and picked out a black sweatpants and white t-shirt.Her eyes fell on his underwear that was on the side and bit her lip.

Should I?Agghhh.Lemme just take it out.

She took one and put the clothes on the bed and she opened her bag next.She picked out a t-shirt and sweatpants.She picked out new underwear.She put her clothes on the bed and put her phone to charge just as the bathroom door opened.

Yasmin looked up and her breath caught in her throat.Huzaifa was rubbing his head with a towel,his chest bare and another towel was wrapped around his waist.

Yasmin's eyes met Huzaifa’s and she averted her eyes as she stood up with her clothes in her hand.

“I took out your clothes.” Yasmin walked past him into the bathroom.

Huzaifa smiled as he begun to change but got stopped in his tracks when he saw that his underwear was out as well.He had not asked her to but she had.

Huzaifa pulled on his clothes and he climbed under the sheets.His hands were shaking.He was nervous at the thought of having to share a bed with Yasmin.

It's just sleeping.I can do it.

He pulled out his phone and after connecting to the wifi he messaged his mum to tell her they were settled in.

Huzaifa heard the door open and he looked up to see Yasmin come out.His mouth fell open.Her hair which he had not seen up until that very moment.Her hair was thick and ran down her back her bum.It was wet causing the dark strands to tangle together.

Yasmin glanced at him and shyly looked down as she pulled her cosmetics bag from the big bag.

“MashaAllah you hair is beautiful.”

Yasmin groaned looking at him via the mirror,”And a pain.They look like vines.”

“Why don't you blow dry it?”

Yasmin looked at him sheepishly,”Cause I'm tired.”

Huzaifa laughed at her expression and he laid down.His eyes begun dropping but as he dozed off he heard Yasmin mumble as she sat on the bed.

“It's just a nap.You can do this.” Huzaifa felt the bed dip and he thought he heard Yasmin sigh.

Yasmin blinked her eyes as she felt her sleep break as sunrays hit her.Rubbing her eyes she sat up and glanced around only to see that the sunshine.

Yasmin stretched and threw her legs over the bed.She picked her phone up to see it was half past seven.Her stomach grumbled and Yasmin turned to look at Huzaifa who had his back to the window thus still in a deep sleep if his low breathing pattern was anything to go at.

Yasmin tried to quietly make her way to her bag where she picked out a set of clothes and underwear,and then quietly made her way to the bathroom.

Yasmin came out and she decided that her stomach grumbling was too much as she made her way to Huzaifa.

“Huzaifa wake up.” There was no reaction from him so Yasmin decided to give him a bit of a shake,”Huzaifa,wake up.I want food.”

Huzaifa groaned as he opened his eyes and paused as he was met by the sight of Yasmin bent over.

“Huh?” His deep,sleepy voice rmade Yasmin stop but pnlu for her to move her hand.

“It's almost half past eight.We should go get some food.” Huzaifa sat up and he rubbed away the sleep haze from his eyes.

“Okay.”

He got off as Yasmin made her way to the dressing table.Huzaifa tugged into the bathroom and Yasmin started to put on some foundation.

By the time Huzaifa came out from the bathroom,her scarf and shoes were on.

Huzaifa looked at his wife as she stood by the cupboard.He was smitten to say the least.She wore a grey loose pants with a top tucked into it and a grey scarf.She wore white takkies which made her look extra comfy.

“Do you want me to change in the bathroom?” Yasmin looked at him and she quickly averted her eyes to the ground before shaking her head.

“Uhmmm no,it's okay.I have to pack everything away so you can change here.”

“You sure?” Huzaifa questioned uncertainly.

Yasmin smiled at him mischievously,”No,I'm Yasmin.”

Huzaifa laughed at her answer before making his way to his bag which laid open next to Yasmin’s feet.

“Oh your clothes are in the cupboard already.”

“Jazakallah Yasu.” Yasmin lived back a little as Huzaifa glanced into the cupboard and he grabbed his clothing items.

Yasmin buried her head in the cupboard,literally.Her head was between the shelves as she heard shuffling behind her and rearranged mule items until she heard Huzaifa clear his throat.

“I'm done.” Yasmin turned around and her mouth would have dropped open if she had not caught herself at the right time.

He had on a black t-shirt over which he threw a blue check shirt,which had the sleeves rolled up to expose his amazing forearms.He paired it with a blue jeans and white takkies.

He looked hot.No lie on her side.

Huzaifa realized that Yasmin was checking him out and he felt his chest swell with pride.He had wanted her to notice him and now that he had her attention he was sure he had made the right decision.

“Shall we leave?”

Yasmin snapped out of her daze and her face went red when she realized that she had been caught checking him out.

“Yeah sure.”

Huzaifa could have face palmed himself as he realized his hair was the ultimate mess.

“Let me just make my hair look like hair and not a birds nest.”

Yasmin picked up her bag and slid her phone into it,but not before sliding the key card into th e back of her phone cover.Out of an old habit she picked up Huzaifa’s wallet and phone.

“We can go.” Yasmin turned to face Huzaifa who was right behind her.

“Your wallet and phone.”

Huzaifa took it from her and slid it into his pocket,smiling widely,”Jazakallah Yasmin.Shall we?”

He held his arm out and Yasmin showed a momemts hesitation before sliding her hand around his arm,resting it on his forearm.

They made their way out of the room and to the lift.The silence between them was not awkward or weird it was actually comforting to know that nothing had to be said to keep them from making meaningless conversations.

They reached the floor where they would be having breakfast served by the hotel.

Huzaifa’s stomach grumbled at the yummy smell of the food that floated to him.

“What dragon are you hiding in your stomach?” Yasmin asked jokingly and Huzaifa felt his eyes warm up,he knew he was probably blushing.

“Ahhh,let's get food.” He said embarrassed,as his feet rushed to get them to the food,Yamsin giggling at his awkwardness.

After filling their plates they made their way to a table that held a view of the city.

“MashaAllah.Turkey is a beautiful city.”
Yasmin commented and Huzaifa nodded as he finish chew his food.

“You haven't seen anything as yet.Wait until we tour.”

Yasmin tilted her head,”You've been here before?”

Huzaifa nodded his head,”Yeah.A few years ago I came for holiday with my family.So we took tours and all.”

“So I get my own personal tour guide huh?” Yasmin asked playfully.

“Of course.At no charge of course.”

Yasmin giggled but Huzaifa had to say something to her.

“Yasmin,I got to say something to you.”

Yasmin looked at Huzaifa,sceptically.All traces of humor disappeared from her eyes.

“About?”

“Us.I mean we basically don't know anything about one another but I want to change that.You know generally like other people date then get married but us being Indian we just straight up get married?” Yasmin nodded her head Huzaifa continued,”Even though we married let's do this a bit backwards.I want us to get to know one another before we end up being awkward people in a marriage.”

Yasmin looked thoughtful as Huzaifa looked at her hopefully,”So you saying we basically going to date?But Halal dating since we married?”

“Yes.In the simplified form that you put it in,yes.”

Yaamin sighed with relief,”That's a great idea.But do I get a proper asking out then?”

“If that's what you want then yes but not here.I'll plan it then ask you until then friends?”

Yasmin smiled at him,”Friends.So what's the plan after this?”

“Well we can go visit the Blue Mosque and then walk around for a bit.”

“Okay.”

They only returned to the hotel room after 8.They freshened up and changed only to go and sleep.

The next day they went swimming in the hotel pool.Huzaifa and Yasmin chilled at the pool wall.

“What made you want to become a teacher?”

Yasmin thought for a few seconds as she scooped up water and let it flow from her hand,”I had great teachers especially in my last three years of school.They inspired me to become one because eof how much they helped me,not just in school but out as well.They always went out of th eir way to help me and I decided that teaching is the way I want to go.What about you why did you become an accountant?”

Huzaifa glanced at her,”Well my family has a doctor,lawyer and IT specialist so I wanted to do something different but my dad is a retired accountant so I picked up the liking for accounting.Accounting was one of my best subjects while I was in school,it and maths were my highest marks so I applied for accounting and boom I got it.Then I got a scholarship and a job immediately once I was out of work.Slowly I saved up money and opened up my own firm but my dad's kind of the main man.He gave me my start up money and so he gets a share every month.”

“That's nice but I hated accounting and maths.” Yasmin said groaning and Huzaifa laughed at the painful expression on her face.

“Why did you take accounting then?You should have taken another subject.”

“When I was in school I could either take geography or accounting.I was really not interested in seeing the world map and learning the names of different clouds os I took accounting.I swear I don't know how I passed but I did and maths was like my worst enemy.I used to have nightmares about the formulas and it used to kill me.I barely made it into my forties for my report mark.”

Huzaifa laughed at the grimace on her face and Yasmin gave him a frown,before splashing him with water.

“It's not funny.” She moaned but he laughed even more and she splashed him harder,”You mean.”

Huzaifa reached for Yasmin as she turned to swim away and he dunked her while also going down with her before coming up.

Yasmin sputtered the water out of her mouth before turning to glare at him,”Really!A warning would be nice,hey.” She said sarcastically.

Huzaufa grinned at her mischievously and he dunked her again.

“Huzaifa!” She groaned out at him when they came up again,her hair all over the place.

Huzaifa reached over and smothered it down.Yasmin smiled at him before moving away.

“Let's go a bit deeper.”

Huzaifa nodded an dthey seem a bit to the deep side.Huzaifa looked at Yasmin when she begun giggling.

“What's funny?”

Yasmin glanced at him with a smile,”My feet can't reach.I'm short.”

Huzaifa moved in front of her Nad he put his hands on her waist only for Yasmin to gasp as he brought her closer,holding her up so that she was looking him in the eye.

“There problem solved.” Yasmin tried to contain her blush and to diffuse the awkwardness in her she tired pulling Huzaufa down.

“Aggh man,I can't dunk you.” Huzaifa chuckled at her frustrated tone and pouting lips.before bending his legs under the water and allowing her to dunk him.

Yamsin clapped her hands when he came out,”Yess,I did it.”

Huzaifa narrowed his eyes at playfully before dunking her again.

The next day they went to the Grand Bazaar,where they bought a lot of things and clothes.They then went to the Hagia Sophia Masjid.

The following day they took a five day trip to Pamukkale which were the thermal spa's outside on the ruins.That was amazing for the two of them and Yasmin enjoyed it a lot.

Yasmin was really tired when they got back from Pamukkale  but when she went to the bathroom she groaned in frustration as she sat down to pee.

One word.

Six letters.

A bloody pain.

Period.

Crap I don't have pads.How effen stupid could I have been!

Yasmin really wanted to slap herself at that moment.She made a makeshift pad and got up.As she washed her hands she pondered on what to do.She could not step out of the room to get pads because she might just have a show on her pants.

You could ask Huzaifa.

Hee consciousness threw that at her and Yasmin bit her lip contemplating it.

I don't really have another choice.

Yaamin took a deep breath,mustering up the courage to ask Huzaifa.

I can do this.His my husband.It will be okay.right?

Yasmin hit her forehead before opening the door and walking to the chair where Huzaifa was sitting on looking out the window.

“Huzaifa?”

Huzaifa looked up at Yasmin and he felt worried at the tense look on her face,”Jee?What's wrong,Yasu?”

Yasmin took a deep breath,”Ineedpads.”

Huzaifa gave her a confused look,”Please repeat what you said and a bit slower.”

Yasmin closed her eyes,gathering a bit more courage before opening her eyes to look at Huzaifa,”I need pads.”

Huzaifa nodded as understanding hit him and he stood up.He smiled at Yasmin as he grabbed his wallet.

“What type of pads?”

Yasmin was shocked that Huzaifa literally had no reaction to this but she quickly overcame it,”Ahh the extra long with wings.Buy two packets please.”

Huzaifa nodded,”And do you want anything else?Ice-cream,chocolate?”

Yasmin’s face scrunched up at the mention of chocolate,”Yuck please no chocolate or ice-cream.Ohh if you find any sour patches or sour sweets please get for me.”

Huzaifa nodded again,”Okay I'll see if I can find something in the store.”

“Oh wait let me give you money.” Yasmin said as she reached for her bag but Huzaifa glaring at her stopped her.

“No.I will buy it with my money don't worry.”

“But it's my expenses?”

“But we married so your expenses is my expenses. You are my responsibility and I would love to take care of you without running your independence.This is me doing my duty so sit your cute bum down.”

Yasmin blushed at his words and Huzaifa left with a smile on his face.

Huzaifa got into the lift,his smile refused to die down.He had made her blush and this was an accomplishment for him.The lift doors opened on the ground floor and he made his way to the 7/11 next to the hotel.

He went in and quickly found what he was looking for.He glanced at the different brands before finally picking up two of the ones Yasmin wanted.

He also looked around for some sour sweet and once he found some,he picked it up and walked to the cashier.

He paid and walked out to the hotel.Whwn he got to the room,he found Yasmin standing up only to walk to him and take the pads.

“Thank you so much.You a star.” Yasmin rushed to the cupboard and grabbed something before heading to the bathroom.

Huzaifa sat back down before taking clothes out from the cupboard.Just as he finished watching the news,the bathroom door opened and Huzaifa smiled at her.He got up and wlake dinto the bathroom as she sat on the bed.

Yasmin rolled her eyes at Zahraa’s dom message and she almost threw her phone at the wall.Her back and stomach were starting to ache and she hated it.Just like how she hated chocolate and ice-cream during her period.Weird she knew it was cause everyone loved ice-cream and chocolate during this time of the month but Yasmin hated it.

The door opened just as Yasmin tried to find a comfortable position on the bed which was impossible.If she laid on her back,her back ached.If she laid on her stomach,her stomach ached.If she laid on the right or left side she feared there would be a leak.

Yasmin sat up groaning in frustration only for Huzaifa to look at her,worried.

“Hey,hey,hey what's wrong?”

Yasmin looked at him with tears in her eyes.Oh great now she wanted to cry.Effen hormones.

“I don't know how to sleep and I'm scared that there might be an accident if I sleep on either side.”

Huzaifa smiled at her as he made his way to his side of the bed.He sat on the bed and he looked at her with a caring smile.

“How about you lay on your your side?Don't worry about messing the bedsheets,you'll be fine and if it does happen we'll disappear from the room before the cleaner comes.What say?”

Yamain nodded reluctantly before doing as he said only to wince at the pain.

“Effen pain.Gosh,just cause I don't want a baby why do I have to be punished by my uterus.Couldn't it just be a one day thing.No need to remind me for seven continuous days.Plus now I can't swim.”

Huzaifa looked at Yasmin with pity and scratched his head for idea on how to make her comfortable.He immediately had an idea and he moved a tab bit closer to her.

“Can I rub your stomach?” Yasmin looked at him confused so Huzaifa explained,”I heard that if someone else rubs your tummy the pain goes down.”

Yessssss

Her consciousness scream at her and Yamsin nodded.Her mum would do that for her and when she was in school whenever one of th e firneds had their period they would do the same thing for one another.Huzifa sat cross legged next to her and he begun rubbing her tummy without removing her top.

“Why didn't you freak out when I told you I needed pads?” Yamsin was curious and she could not help but ask him.Usually men who freak and they would want to run away at the mere mention of a period.Or were those type of men actually just boys?

Huzaifa shrugged,”Growing up in a house with mum and Husna apa was what my days were spent like on their time of the month.Dad would always go and get mum pads when she never had any or even for Husna.My dad always taught me that we all willing to help when our wives get pregnant but when they have their period we shy away.So we shouldn't because we should make our wives feel comfortable.That's why I wasn't freaked out.”

“I would awe but I'm too sore and tired for that.”

“Do you want a pain tablet?”

Yasmin shook her head,”I only take a pain tablet if I feel like I really can't bare the pain but I can right now so don't worry.”

She yawned and Huzaifa brought up the covers.

“Sleep.I’ll rub your tummy.”

“Jazakallah.You an angel.” Yasmin’s eyes begin to close and soon her breathing pattern was slow and steady.

Huzaifa felt his body sore fron fatigue and he yawned before laying down next to Yasmin.

He was somewhere in the back of his mind aware of their nearness but sleep overtook him and his eyes closed.He could not move a limb.He read the due before sleeping in his mind.His hand remained on Yasmin’s stomach and that's how she found them the next morning.

Yasmin groaned as she woke up,turning to bury her face into the pillow.

A very warm,moving pillow,her consciousness threw at her.

Moving,Yasmin thought to herself as she opened her eyes,only for them to widen as she found herself on Huzaifa’s chest.

She felt his hand on her tummy and slowly removed it before sitting up.Theg were close that much she could see but Yasmin almost had a heart attack when she realized that her leg was on top of his.

She would have removed it but Huzaifa woke up and he smiled at her.

“Hi.”

“Hi.” Yasmin’s squeaky voice came and Huzaifa narrowed his eyes as he sat up ony to realize just what he had.

His eyes went wide,”Oh shit.I fell asleep on your side of the bed.I never realize I'm so sorry.”

“It's okay.” Her squeaky,quiet vohce came out and she quickly got off the bed,to go into the bathroom.

Huzaifa groaned as he flopped back down on the bed.

This was going to be awkward.

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As salaam mu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa brakatu everyone

I am so sorry for the late late update but i hope you guys liked this one

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