StarCrossed

Chapter 37

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The house was filled up to the brim. Chatters, happy chatters all over the place. Everyone adorning his or her face with a smile befitting the happy occasion.

It was almost time for the wedding Fatiha, the Ahmad's residence was already decorated and canopies had been set up already with mats and carpets spread. Guest were already trooping in as they waited to witness the tying of the knot.

"Areef, you have to relax you are all sweats." Nazeer said trying not to laugh.

They were in the car driving to the Ahmad's for the wedding fatiha. Areef was as nervous as any groom.... May be a little too much.

"We are going to be late if you keep on driving that way. Mahmud step on it, I can't be late to my own wedding!" Areef couldn't help but bellow.

They rolled their eyes at him as Mahmud kept on driving at his pace.

"You know I'm perfectly fit to drive right? If you don't step on it I'll take over that steering wheel."

This time they all loud out frustrating Areef the more.

They arrived just in time. Areef's uncles were already there. The Imam to do the Fatiha was there too. Abba's guest were seated to. Later on Abba cane out with a brother of Ummee.

In no time everything was done, the dowry paid and Airah was married to Areef. She was now Mrs. Airah Ridwan Kasheem.

A little reception was to be held at Airah's uncle's residence so they headed there. Well except for Areef as he insisted he had to go see his bride. They asked him to call her now then they can go later but he wouldn't budge.

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Airah was seated as the make up artist was working on her face. She was all jittery knowing anytime from now she'll be Areef's property.

As time ticked by she kept glancing at her phone. She was anticipating his call but it never came.

The artist was done and was tying her headgear when Amal barged in.

"The groom is here! It's official! Miss Airah Ahmad Maifata is officially Mrs Airah Ridwan Kasheem!"

The whole house went crazy with celebration. Airah felt her heart rate increase. She was no longer under the care of her parents but Areef now. She is now going to start living without her parents in her own house with her parents. "All is well, all is well, all is well. Alhamdulillah alhamdulillah alhamdulillah." She kept on murmuring like a mantra.

"Mabruk Airah...may Allah bless your union." People kept on saying to her.

Deedee came in and went straight to her she hugged her so tight and Airah hugged her back Amal joined them. Airah felt tears threatening to fall.

"Not so fast Amarya (bride), you can't spoil my handiwork without the groom seeing it." The artist said making them laugh as they let go for f each other.

An off-white stoned veil was draped on her contrasting tge deep ash lace she was wearing.

Her friends took some shots before Amal reminded them that the groom is getting impatient to see his bride.

They covered her face and helped her to the living room where Areef was impatiently waiting.

The yodelling was what they heard first before doing them. Areef was on his feet as soon as he spotted Airah. Kabeer had to drag him down forcefully.

Airah was sat down by his side. As soon as she was seated Areef in front of her squating on the carpeted floor.

Her friends and his friends had their phones out capturing the moment.