Until I Met You ✔️.

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AMAN.
Algiers, Algeria.

Even after all the begging, Baba refused to allow me to go back to the masjid. I even missed the muqabala all because of Aamir and, of course, Naeem. But, Alhamdulilah, I was allowed to go for tahajjud, which I'm grateful for, by the way.

Tomorrow, insha'Allah, is Eid, and two of my uncles and aunties are coming for lunch and are staying back for Aamir's engagement.

I can't stomach how fast Ramadan went by this year. But, alhamdulillah, for witnessing the beginning and ending of it. May Allah reward those who didn't witness the ending of this Ramadan, forgive them, and elevate their status. Ameen.

My outfit for Eid is ready, and I've been in the kitchen since morning helping Ommi prepare the food for today's iftar and some snacks for tomorrow.

My feet are killing me from how long I've been standing. Did I fail to mention that Baba invited Naeem and his whole family for iftar today? It's around three in the evening when we finish everything, so I take a shower and pray, Asr, before deciding to rest a bit.





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Baba, Nana, and Aamir leave for the mosque to pray Magrib and return with the guests. "Assalamu alaikum, Aunty, Assalamu alaikum, Oncle," I greet. "Don't greet me from there, my dear, come give me a hug," Aunty Hiba coos. I give her a hug, and if possible, she smiles even wider.

"You look so beautiful, Mashaa Allah," she says, pulling my cheeks, causing me to blush and the others to laugh. "Come, come, let's eat. I'm sure you're all famished," Nana says, leading them into the dining room.

I bring out the plates and place them in front of everyone before serving them a bit of everything. I take my seat close to Aamir and dig in. "We are so sorry Naaem's sister couldn't make it; she has been busy with preparations for tomorrow," Oncle Abbas says.

"Oh, it's fine, you are here to fill in for them; they'll be here for the engagement, though, I hope?" Baba asks, "They will be in shaa Allah." "So Naeem, how's the new job coming along?" Nana asks.

"Fine, Alhamdulillah," he smiles, picking up his glass of water to take a sip. He catches me staring, and I quickly look away, blushing.

"Mashaa Allah, the food tastes amazing, especially the samosas. Thank you for having us," Aunty Hiba says. "Oh no, no, we should be thanking you, and Aman made them; she's a very good cook," Nanu says. "Allahumma barik Aman, they taste wonderful," Aunty Hiba adds.

I blushed even more before answering, "Thank you, Aunty." After dinner, we serve dessert, and the elders discuss things concerning the engagement. When I'sha is called, we all gather in the prayer room Ommi made to pray.

After salah, they get up to leave, so we all escort them outside. "Jazakallahu khairan once again, we really enjoyed everything, and Eid mubarak, by the way." Oncle Abbas says, "It's our pleasure, and Eid mubarak to you too." Baba responds.

We wait until they drive out of our street before we go back into the house. I cleaned up the dining room and kitchen while Aamir helped me tidy up the sitting room. After putting the last plate in the dishwasher, I turn it on and head upstairs to get the much-needed sleep I deserve.

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