Dusk Till Dawn | ✓

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I gulp because all I can hear is my heartbeat loudening to the point where it can literally fall out of my body.

He intertwines our fingers together, as he lays his head against mine. I close my eyes, taking in this sweet moment.

It's totally wrong and I plan to do something about it soon.

"Inaya, I might have to call the cops on you." He whispers gently to me making me chuckle.

"Why?"

He opens his eyes looking into mine, as I feel shivers run through my spine. The effect he has on me is crazy.

"You stole something from me." He pauses, as he gives me a huge grin which only makes my expression soften. "Want to know what you've stolen?" He whispers closing his eyes once again.

As he picks up my other hand, holding onto my palm. I shake my head, holding in my laughter.

"Why? I really want to tell you." He groans, as I laugh and his expression changes from confused to happy once again.

He tightens his grip on my hand as he pulls it ever so gently towards his chest, leaving it on top of his heart.

That is the most sweetest gesture anyone has done for me.

I feel tears prick at my eyes, "I'm not going to give it back." I tap his chest, as he snakes his arm around my waist.

"I don't want you to give it back either." He kisses my forehead softly as if he has imprinted himself on me.

I let this moment wash over us as everything seems perfect at the moment.

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The next couple of days pass by, in fact we have a short holiday coming up for two weeks.

"Guess who's going on holiday for three days!" Safa mentions to us, as her face is full of excitement.

I gasp, "Oh my gosh! Seriously?"

Usually, Safa doesn't go on holiday that much. She much more prefers being home in her living room, drinking some hot chocolate.

"You lucky girl!" Hania walks up to us as she reapplies her lipstick since she ate some food which completely wiped off her lipstick.

"I like that colour on you." I tell Hania, to which she gives me a massive grin before picking up her scarf.

She wraps it around her head, surprising the hell out of me and Safa. "What are you doing?" I ask out of worry, panic literally.

"I'm wearing a hijab." She simply states. I and Safa's jaw is literally on the floor by now.

"Who possessed you?" Safa asks, I snort from laughter as Hania rolls her eyes.

"I'm going to the Mosque!" She states, which again catches us off guard.

She takes a moment to look at us and by then she's given up and walks out the door. Me and Safa give each other the look of worry.

"Wait Han, I'm coming!" I shout, hoping she heard me. Since I am the one who will be driving us.

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As soon as we reach the Mosque, a calming sensation fills me up. I love going to the Mosque, it's one of my safe places and is guaranteed as a home to me.

But there's also a pang of guilt which shoots right through me.

I've been wrong - Daniel still hasn't clarified what "we" are. Today, I'm going to ask him but I know it's something special but it's also wrong.

I sigh, saddened but also disappointed with myself.

"What's wrong?" Hania leans over to me, as she finishes her dua off.

"I'm betraying my own religion." I whisper quietly, looking down at the floor.

I really wish my mother was here to give me some guidance. I have no idea where to go from here.

"Because of Daniel?" She knows exactly why I'm upset.

"Look." Safa hurries over to me. "Me and Atif are sort of like a thing. But, we both have the intention to get married." She pauses, holding onto my shoulder, "If you're going to get married - you're making it halal and technically it'll all be fine." She tries to give me some confidence.

A thought comes across my mind, "I don't even know if Daniel wants to get married..." I mumble to myself, surprisingly they both pick up on what I say.

"Well, you're going to see him today. You're going to have clarify that with him." Hania winks at me, I tell her off for making such jokes in the Mosque.

"Okay, fine. I'm sorry." She mumbles underneath her breath, making me and Safa laugh.

I'm lucky to have such amazing bestfriends who guide and take care of me.

They're always there for me and I'll always be there for them too.

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- A/N -

What do y'all think about Daniel & Inaya? I personally think they're adorable together 🥺

But then again, Inaya's correct about her worries 🤔

I hope y'all enjoyed this chapter! 💘

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Next update : Friday 22nd May 2020