My cool husband

Chapter 6: What?

You're kidding right?  I told khatija laughing

What makes you think I would joke about something so crucial and important? She said seriously

That's not possible

Why not?

I think he is in relationship with someone.

And how did you deduce that?

I over heard him speaking to someone on phone, he said "love you too" before he hung up

Seriously aaira and that's how you conclude he's in relationship?  Maybe he was speaking to some friends of his. Don't you say love you to your friends ?

Yeah! But guys don't!  I pointed out

That would be really gay of them , I continued

Pfft all these stereotypes, Aaira. I wouldn't believe you also belive in them.

I don't!  I protested. You won't understand khatija.

What's the issue? You like him right?  She said really seriously

I never said I liked him I told

You never said otherwise she said raising an eyebrow

Well,  neither do I like him nor do I hate him I said calmly

Aaira hun, these decisions aren't taken by just seeing looks or how the person carries himself , mom intervened.  All you do is take a deep breath and ask allah (god) to guide you towards whatever is beneficial for you both as an couple and individuals.

Yes mom I told suddenly feeling too much pressure and responsibility. Mom I'm too young , how can I get married? I asked her

She laughed, hun allah knows the best age for each one to get married or engaged. There's no such age as getting married early or late. Besides in this world with so much distractions, it's better to cling to your soul mate and complete each other.  To add,  Mrs shaziya and Mr Ali are really really good people ma sha allah. There's no doubt in it. They're righteous, and decent,  well educated and well settled family. His sisters nadiya and aaisha and his brother Ahmed are really decent and loving too. Mom continued

Yeah maybe I said completely lost

She said if you're not comfortable with the idea of marriage, right now engagement is fine, mom said

Okay that's better I told slightly calm

She respects and looks up to you a lot aaira. I trust you that you will stand up to her expectations in sha allah. Mom said smiling

Eep. Mom you're making me more nervous. I added

I went back to my room and change into my sweats and yoga pants ironically which I used for sleeping

Khatija joined me as I looked really lost

Aaira what's troubling you? She said

Khatija do you think he would want me to be his fiance/wife? I asked doubtfully.

Mrs shaziya mentioned that such huge decisions are made by the elders in their family but certainly not imposed on anyone. She said she knows that's this is the best for him.  She was praying to Lord from so many days to guide her to the best girl for shahid and she met you.  So she's pretty sure you're the one. Khatija said

She's sure! Is he? I'm gonna get married to him khatija. Not to Mrs shaziya or anyone else.

Well she said she's pretty sure shahid wouldn't say no and even if he did she would explain him and make him say yes.

Khatija said

Sounds forced to me. I said

Don't think negatively.  Khatija said..Now go and make dua (prayer) to allah and sleep peacefully. Whatever decision would come from you would be from allah in sha allah.

Yeah khatija in sha allah I told smiling

My baby isn't baby anymore khatija stood up kissed on my forehead and went.

I fell in prostation and poured my heart out to allah to help and guide me. Which was exactly he did, but I am just running ahead of myself.

Next day, I woke up at 7 am to get ready for university.  Today was the first day of my university life.  Earlier I had gone for only the official formalities.

I was half excited and half nervous.

I wore black top and cream pants, tied my cream and black polka dotted scarf. Applied no make up and left.

May Allah make it easy for you love,  mom said biding me good bye.

I sat in bus, beside a cute girl who looked gentle by looks.

Hi she said

Hi I'm aaira, I replied politely

I'm sara she said

Nice to meet you I told

Are you a fresher? She asked sweetly

Yes I told her looking nervous

Hey don't get nervous, I won't rag you she said lovingly.

Any help you.. she was cut off my a male sound I heard nearby me

"Hey sara, mind if I cut in? Someone told

"No problem shahid, what is it?" She asked

Shit. Damn. I said in mind repeatedly.

"Nothing, just wanted to spend some time with my fiance" he said pointing at me.  Each and every person on board turned to see my face.

"Excuse me?" Was all I could say.