"I dare you,"
He said to me with determination in his eyes.
"I dare you to accept my proposal. If you do then I will make you the happiest women on earth."
"What happens if I don't?" I challenged him.
Who does he think he is just popping back into...
I keep forgetting the fact that he's famous in the boxing world. Without talking, Abdi and I made our way through the huge crowd to where Isa was. The moment he saw us his eyes lit up and a huge smile made its way across his face. "Excuse me, I have to go now." He said politely to the reporters as he made his way to us.
"You guys literally just saved me!" He let out a breath of air. "Wow my baby bro grew up!" Abdi said as he put him in a headlock. "I'm not a baby dude." Isa exclaimed as he got out of his grasp.
"Hey bro." I gave him a hug. The last time I've actually gave Isa a hug was probably a year ago when we went to visit him at a match. Wow that feels like forever ago. After a little while we got into Abdi's car and drove home. Grams and Baba are supposed to come back around night time so that gives us enough time to set up a small party before they come.
I've already invited Zahra, Aliyah, Samiyah and along with all of Isa's friends. He doesn't know about the party though and I hope he doesn't find out. "So how's everything been?" Abdi asked as he turned on the engine to his car. I was seated in the back while Isa took the passenger seat. I should've called shotgun first!
"Alhamdulilah it's been good. I'm supposed to do an interview on ESPN next month about my whole life story. I still can't believe that I'm living out my dream." He said with a happy smile on his face. "But how are you guys? How's Samira? God knows how much I've missed that little cutie."
"She's good and she misses you too."
"I heard about your engagement." Isa stated as he turned to face me. "How come you didn't tell me? I had to hear it from Amir and not you." He seemed disappointed when he said that. "I was going to tell you, you know after you've settled in." I explained.
"Are you sure it's what you want? I mean I'm team Zadam and everything but I don't want you to rush into anything." He asked with concern. I love that my brothers are so concerned about me but sometimes I can't help but feel suffocated by them. Allah knows I love them and everything but they're too overprotective.
"I'm sure." I replied, looking out of the window. I think I am, I muttered underneath my breath. I have to admit I am a little nervous about it all but who wouldn't be? I mean marriage is a huge deal after all!You're not only becoming one in front of the whole world but you're also becoming one in the eyes of Allah. If that isn't serious than I don't know what is.
* * *
"What's up dude?" Adam said as he slung an arm over Isa's shoulder. I walked over to where Aliyah, Zahra and Samiyah were sitting. The whole entire time we were talking Samiyah kept on sneaking glances at Isa. He's also been doing the same thing for a while now. Oh, I also forgot to mention that Saniyah has started to wear the hijab daily now Mashallah. "Wow he's changed," She said with a thoughtful look on her face.
"Do you like Isa?" Zahra gasped.
"I don't know..." She shrugged then looked away from him. I can't help but sense that something is going on between them. "Oh my Allah! Is that you Isa?" Grams exclaimed as tears dwelled in her eyes. He quickly wrapped his arms around her tightly. "I'm back Grams." He replied.
* * *
When Baba came home he was just as surprised as Grams when he saw Isa. The little reunion they had was so cute Mashallah. Right now I'm in my room fantasizing about my nikkah that's supposed to happen next week. It all feels so unreal, I'm marrying Adam Mathews. The guy I couldn't stand Junior year... The guy that broke my heart but seemed to have fixed during the few weeks he's been back.
It feels like I'm dreaming...
"Knock Knock." Isa walked inside my room and sat at the edge of my bed. "Wow it's been a while since I've sat here." He chuckled.
"Are you nervous?" I asked as I prompted myself up. I'd be freaking out if I was telling everyone my whole life story on national television. "Kinda." He replied nervously.
"You'll do great."
"Thanks sis. Oh and I'm happy for you, I'm sure Adam will treat you well. If he doesn't then he has me to answer to." He said as he ruffled my hair and left my room.
* * *
Adam Mathews
"Are you serious?" I can't believe what I'm hearing. Mom nodded her head with a bright smile on her face. "Yup, before your father and I split we made a contract. If anything happened to either of us then you'd have the company. Now that your father is put away and you've already graduated from online school, the family company is yours." I don't know what to say at this point.
All of Mathews Enterprises is mine...
"So I will become the new CEO?" I confirmed once again. It's just so hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that the company is mine. I mean I've always dreamt of owning it one day and completely ridding the place of any trace of my father and now I can.
"Yes so tomorrow you have to stop by the company, okay?" She then walked to the kitchen, leaving me in the living room. I sat there in thought, I got the girl that I want and now I get to own the company. "Thank you Allah," I whispered to myself gratefully.
I'm finally getting everything I've ever wanted.
Sorry this chapter is so bleh:( but I tried hard to make it good! So I've decided that this book is going to be around 10-15 chapters. I kind of just want to end things quickly and give everyone the happy ending they deserve lol. Tell me what you think of this chapter!:) I do take constructive criticism and everything but there's fine line between that and being plain old rude!
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