Yasmin walked into the house with Huzaifa right behind her and she sighed as she took everything in.

The lounge had a beautiful white couch set that was set up around the coffee table and a cozy fireplace sat in one corner.The TV took a bit of space on the wall and the mat under the coffee table was a nice combination of red,white and black.

She glanced through the window that looked into the kitchen and smiled.She could not wait to go there and start cooking.

“How do you like it?” Huzaifa asked nervously and Yasmin turned to face him with a smile.

“The house is MashaAllah very beautiful.I love that it's big but not like huge type.And I love the deco that I got to do….” Yasmin yawned and gave Huzaifa a sheepish smile at which he chuckled.

“Come one let's get to the room and into bed.We can talk about the house later.I do know that the house is stocked.”

Yasmin nodded as they made their way to the master bedroom,”Your mum told me that she got us milk and bread this morning.She also said that she bought everything else for us and left it in the freezer.So yep we good.”

They entered the room and Yasmin gasped.The room was huge and the color scheme was just as she anticipated it to be.

The grey walls stretched to reveal floor to ceiling windows.The bed sat on a raised platform and Yasmin smiled as she saw the bed spread that she had chosen sat out.The headboard was a nice drak grey with a lovely design.The white and grey went well with a couple of touches of black.The floor was covered in white,fluffy mat that seemed too good to be real.

When she turned to look at the other side,she put a hand to her mouth and her eyes went wide.There sat a ceiling to floor bookshelf,filled with books,it was placed between two walls which meant it had two sides.Next to the bookshelf there was a small electronic fireplace,in front of which there was a dark grey chaise which was perfectly situated for her to read and enjoy herself during the winter.

She turned to look at Huzaifa with the same expression and he smiled at her,cheeks and ears going red.

“A small surprise from my side to you.”

“Jazakallah so much.It is beautiful.”

Huzaifa raised his hand and shook his head,”But you had the bigger part in this.I mean the closet leading to the bathroom was your idea.”

Yaamin shook her head,”Nope not mine.Your mum was the one who gave me the idea I just agreed to it cause it sounded amazing.”

“Let's see just how amazing it is then.” He opened the door on their left and Yasmin felt her blood rush faster as she made her way into the closet.

When she entered and turned to the side,she looked into a mirror which had these lights to make it look like the ones you'd find in a theater that sat in front of a dressing table,with a similar one opposite it.

As she walked further in she passed the hanging clothes that sat on both sides of the walk way.She opened the door to lead into the bathroom and sighed seeing the bathtub.

“This is beautiful.”

In the middle of the room sat a long bathtub.On the one side there were two sinks and next to the sinks was a toilet.On the opposite side of the bathroom a shower sat inside a glass fitting.

“Huzaifa,this is so beautiful.You did an amazing job here.”

Huzaifa blushed at Yasmin’s comment and he felt his head grow a bit at it.He had taken responsibility of the bathrooms,as Yasmin had wanted him to give the house his own personal touch.

“Thank you.Now how about you freshen up and we get some sleep,it's already late?”

Yasmin nodded and he walked out of the bathroom.Yasmin’s eyes fell on the towels that sat under the sink on an open shelf.She smiled as she saw two gowns hanging behind the door.On one there was Yasmin sewn on and on the other Huzaifa.This was her gift from her sister-in-law,Fatima.

Huzaifa sat on the bed as he called his mother.

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

“Wa alaykum mu salaam.I am okay.Have you and Yasmin settled in?Has she liked the house?Do you need anything?”

Huzaifa chuckled at his mum’s words before replying,”Jee ma we settling in and Yasmin loved the house.I also loved the house,jazakallah for asking.No we don't need anything.”

“Oh shush you.Anyway until when are you off from work?”

“I am off until the end of this week.”

“Okay good.This Saturday we having a braai in honor of you and Yasmin with our side of the family.”

Huzaifa almost groaned but knew better then to do such,”Okay ma.I'll tell Yasmin.”

“Okay.Give her my salams.I love you.See you whenever your jet leg gets better.”

“I love you too ma.I will.Take care.As salaam mu alaykum.”

“Wa alaykum mu salaam.”

Huzaifa cut the call just as he heard the bathroom door open and Yasmin walked out of th e bathroom,with her pajamas in her hands.

“MashaAllah the shower is amazing.I could spend my life in there.The water is boiling so you can go shower as well.”

Huzaifa yawned before nodding,”Okay.Oh this coming Saturday there's a braai at ma and daddy's house.” He said walking to the closet but stopped when he did not hear Yasmin reply.

“Yasmin?” Yasmin looked down at her feet,as her insecurities flood her mind.

His whole family will be there.All this while they kept me safe but now?Now I would have no safety net.They all will think I'm some widow who's a gold digger who got married to the son of that family.

Yasmin jerked when she felt hands on her shoulders and she looked into Huzaifa’s eyes.

“What's wrong?”

“Huzaifa,they won't like me.”

Huzaifa was not taken back by Yasmin’s words,he knew that she carried these insecurities on her shoulders and he now had to work to erase them.

“Yasu,you going to have me,daddy,ma,Fatima bhabi and Husna there to support you.Plus you have your self-confidence to help you.I mean if you can put Zahraa into her place what are these people.Now don't overthink it,just go with the flow.”

Yasmin nodded,”I'll try.”

“And I'll help you achieve it.”

Huzaifa kissed her forehead before walking into the closet.Yasmin changed and after blow drying her hair got into bed.

Her eyes begun to drop and she fell asleep unaware of the man who looked at her as he came out of the bathroom.

He would protect her from everyone and would not let her fragile heart be hurt.He would be her shield against anyone who tried to do anything wrong with her.

Yasmin woke up in the morning,her alarm almost blasting on the side and she reached over to switch it off as she sat up.

She glanced over at Huzaifa and smiled,seeing him asleep.She got up and made her way into the bathroom.After freshening up,she went to the kitchen.

She opened the fridge and took out a few ingredients.She took out a pan to make masala eggs with sausages and macon.She boiled the milk for coffee and made water hot for Huzaifa’s tea.

As the food was cooking,Yasmin made her way to the room.As soon as she came in,she begun giggling.

Huzaifa had taken over the entire bed and his pillow on his face.

“Huzaifa.Breakfast is ready.” Huzaifa did not stir so Yasmin walked towards the bed,she put a hand on his arm and shook him,”Zaify wake up.Breakgast is ready.”

“Hmm.” He moved the pillow and gazed at Yasmin with sleepy eyes,”Breakfast?”

“Yes.Go freshen up and come join me in the kitchen.”

Huzaifa sat up nodding and Yasmin walked away.

Huzaifa’s stomach grumbled as he walked into the kitchen and sat at the table.

“Whatcha made Yasu?”

Yasmin smiled at him as she put the pan in front of him on a stand,”Masala eggs with sausages and macon.Here’s your coffee.”

Huzaifa grabbed the cup of coffee and closed his eyes as the hot liquid hit his throat,”MashaAllah this is amazing.”

“Should I dish out for you?” Huzaifa nodded and Yasmin dished out for him.

“Please put three pieces of macon.”

Yasmin looked at him with a small smile and mocking eyes,as she sat down with her own plate,”What about the calories?”

Huzaifa rolled his eyes as he popped a delicious piece of macon into his mouth,”I'll start exercising tomorrow and you joining me.”

Yaamin shook her head,”Nope,I got my own ladies gym to go to.”

“Come on.I promise the times I go at the gym is basically empty.Wait a second didn't you cancel your gym membership?”

Yasmin lost her smile,”Damn you caught me but….”

“The only buts acceptable here are mine and your butfs otherwise no buts work.”

Yasmin laughed at Huzaifa’s logic before shaking her head,”After this let's go visit you parents and then we can go visit my parents.”

“And then we can go visit ma and papa.”

Yasmin’s eyes went wide at his words ans Huzaifa grabbed her hand,”They still a part of our lives and they deserve to be in it.Don't worry your little brain too much.”

Yasmin squeezed his hand in gratitude.Her heart fluttered at the knowledge that Huzaifa was willing to give ma and papa the respect that parents held in a relationship despite the fact that they were not his parents.

After brunch more to say since it was already 12 o'clock,they unpacked the bags and Yasmin washed the clothes.

“I'm going to hang the clothes.”

Huzaifa looked up from the floor,confused,”But why?Tomorrow the domestic worker will come.”

Yasmin rolled her eyes as she carried the basket out the door,”But I can do it today so why not?”

Huzaifa stood up,”Wait I'll come help you.”

Yasmin shook her head,”I'll do it.You can sit down.”

“Give me the basket.” Huzaifa gave Yasmin his no-nonsense tone and they went out to hang the clothes,more like Yasmin hung the clothes and Huzaifa just handed her the clothes.Within fifteen minutes they were done.

“You want to go shower first or must I go shower first?”

Huzaifa smiled at Yasmin,”You go,I'll just set up the Netflix account.”

“Okay.”

Yasmin went to shower while Huzaifa set up the Netflix account in the lounge.When she came out,in her towel gown she stood in front of her closet.

Yasmin took out a white jegging with a nude top top and a white tjorw with lace at the bottom.She wore the ensemble but could not decide if it was okay.

“Yasmin where is-wow.” Yasmin looked at Huzaifa who stared at her with an open mouth and wide eyes.

Yasmin grew nervous under his gaze and she looked down at herself unsure,”Am I looking okay?”

Huzaifa seemed to be catching flies and Yasmin giggled at his expression,”Zaify,am Iooking fine?”

Huzaifa somehow managed to lift his jaw from the floor and nod his head,”Jee you are looking beautiful MashaAllah.”

Yasmin blushed at his words and smiled at him,”Jazakallah.What did you need?”

“Uhh I needed to know if you know where I put my wallet I can't seem to find it.”

Yasmin thought for a while before answering,”I think in the car.You took it out to pay for the parking ticket and then you never end up putting it back in your pocket.”

“Okay Jazakallah.I'm going to shower.”

He walked past Yasmin and unintentionally his hand brushed against her side.

Yasmin let out a yelp and Huzaifa looked at her with an amused smile while she just looked down,blushing.

“So you are ticklish?”

“Noooo.” Huzaifa turned to poke her other side gently and Yasmin giggled,turning to look at him with pleading eyes.

“Please don't.”

Huzaifa smirked at her,nodding,”I'm letting you go now.”

Saying that he walked into the bathroom and Yasmin cursed herself.Why was she so jumpy whenever someone touched her sides.She had to move to show them that she was ticklish and it was annoying.

Great now Huzaifa will definitely keep doing it to me on purpose.

Huzaifa came out to an empty closet and he looked at his side of the closet.

What to wear?What to wear?

He thought to himself.He picked up a while shirt which he decided to pair with blue jeans and white takkies.He messed with his hair before getting the look he wanted.

He came out only to find Yasmin slipping on heels and he could not help but stare.

She is beautiful MashaAllah.

“Ready to go?” He asked as he grabbed his phone and Yasmin nodded at him.

“Jee let's go.I just want to grab the packets for mummy,do you think the others will be there?”

Huzaifa shrugged,”Maybe.Just take the packets for them as well,then we'll see.”

Yasmin nodded and grabbed the packets,”Will you switch on the alarm or should I?”

“I'll switch on the alarm.”

Yasmin walked out and Huzaifa heard the front door close.He punched in the alarm code and he quickly walked out of the house.

They were about to drive when Yasmin groaned,”We should get something from the bakery before going to...What am I supposed to call your mummy and daddy?”

Huzaifa thought for a couple of seconds,”Call them mummy and daddy.That's what we all call them.You want to stop at the bakery?Here's my wallet.”

Yasmin nodded,”Yeah.It won't look nice if we go to the house without anything.”

“We taking the packets.”

Yasmin rolled her eyes,”I meant to eat.Stop at Lazeza’s we can get their pastries.I've missed it.”

“You really do have a sweet tooth.”

Yasmin pulled tongue at him and his phone rang.

“Just see who's phoning?”

Yasmin picked up his phone,”Farooq.”

“Put it on loudspeaker.”

Yasmin nodded and she answered the call,putting it on loudspeaker.

“How's the jetleg?”

“It's good.We on our way to mummy and daddy's house.”

There was silence and then Farooq spoke,”The phone's on loudspeaker?Zazu the phones on loudspeaker,come speak to Yasmin.”

Yasmin shook her head and Huzaifa rolled his eyes.

“Put it on loudspeaker nitwit.”

Yasmin giggled and Huzaifa chuckled.

“Hey Yasu.Hi Zaify.When are we meeting up?”

Yasmin gthought for a minute,”I think next week Sunday would be good.Saturday there's a braai for us.”

“Oh nice.Anyway where are you?”

“We in our way to mummy and daddy's house.”

“Oh okay.I’ll talk to you tonight or tomorrow.How did you like the house?”

“The house is beautiful MashaAllah.I’m in love with it.”

“Zazu don't finish my airtime.”

“You have airtime for days but okay.Yasu see you.”

“See you.”

“Zaify let's see what we plan then we'll meet up.”

“Shup bro.”

Yasmin cut the call and she started to laugh,”Zahraa is mad.”

“Farooq goes mad with her but he loves her.”

“He really has the patience to deal with her.”

“That's true.Here we are.Must I come in with you?” Huzaifa said as he pulled into the parking lot at Lazeza and parked the car,he glanced at Yasmin who shrugged.

“You can come in if you want.”

They got off the car and walked in.Yasmin told the woman what she wanted.

“Please can you give me two separate boxes with the caramel covered koeksisters.In one box put five and in the other one put three.In another box can you put six sugar covered donuts and three of the chocolate covered donuts.And four of the custard slices and four mini bar one cakes.”

The woman did as she asked and they walked to pay.After Lying they sat on the car.

“I suppose the box with the five koeksisters are for us.”

Yasmin nodded at him sheepishly,”Yep.I love these koeksisters they amazing.”

“They are really good.”

They pulled up at his parents house and Yasmin took a deep breath as she came out of the car.The other cars were there as well so she supposed that his siblings were present at the house as well.

As they entered Yasmin was greeted by the women and Huzaifa greeted by the men.

As Yasmin looked around she realized that this was her new family and she had to work to accept them as her own.

This was her new identity and she was happy so far.

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As salaam mu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa brakatu everyone

So it's been long since I updates but I haven't been able to write

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