بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
Ameera's POV-
After Ahmed stopped choking, his face had this 'deer caught in sunlight' expression. It was so hard to control our laughs. He looked at dad dumbfounded. Then his face turned to a panic look before going back to normal. Jeez, I never saw him with so many expressions.
"Uh...I don't have a girlfriend but yeah I do have someone in my mind whom I would like to get married to one day... I just don't know if she feels the same way sir" he said looking at my face in end.
I felt a bit uneasy cause dad started looking at me too. So I shrugged as if saying 'don't look at me, I have no clue which girl he talking about'. At this both my parents started chucking and I heard mum saying something along with the lines 'oh my clueless baby'. I didn't think much of it. Cause yes I like him but if he liked me, he would have told me by now. And I know I'm supposed to be sad cause he likes someone else but I'm happy for him. He deserves happiness too. It just doesn't matter if it's with me or someone else.
After dinner, we all sat out just enjoying ourselves.
For dessert, I asked everyone if they wanted ice cream or cake. Everyone asked for ice cream. I told them the options we had. After getting what flavor everyone wanted, I got up to get them before my mum could. I know she gets back pain and I didn't want her complaining later.
I went into the kitchen and removed ice cream from the fridge. I was looking for bowls in the cupboard but gosh they were kept a bit high and my short legs weren't helping me reach them. I was struggling to get them and I didn't notice someone was behind me. I thought it was dad cause who else would come to help me and is tall enough to get the bowls. The person reached for the bowls in the cupboard which I couldn't reach. I turned to see if it was dad but to my surprise it was Ahmed. It got a bit awkward. I cleared my throat and asked "what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be sitting out with everyone?"
"Do you think you can carry all the bowls by yourself?" He asked with an eyebrow raised.
"I would have managed Ahmed. You're my guest, how can I take your help?" I asked him back.
"Listen Ameera if I didn't come here your mum would have and I could tell she was having a bit of difficulty regarding her back. I didn't want her to go through pain just cause we wanted ice cream so I came to help" he explained.
"Oh, JazakAllah Khair" "let's take all the ice cream out before they melt here yeah?" I said and turned to remove them into bowls.
"Uh I was just thinking" he began to which I said "hmm". "What if some guy has feelings for you? What will you do then? Like will you accept him or reject him?" He asked me looking very curious about my answer.
"Uhhhhhhh well first of all about returning his feelings or not completely depends on the guy. Like his behavior, not just towards me but everyone around him you know. Then if he genuinely likes me that much he would ask my parents first before coming to me na, like doing everything in a halal way" I said thinking deeply. "Why the sudden question though" I turned and asked him. Because he never asked me such questions.
"I was just curious to know what you would do in such a situation that's all" he replied fast. Before I could ask him anything else, he told me he will take the bowls which are filled with ice cream, and to bring the remaining.
I was looking at him till he left the kitchen 'what's up with him? He is behaving a bit weird' meh maybe just nervous about that girl he likes. I'll ask him later.
I took the remaining bowls and left. Finally, it was around 9:30 and my friends said it was time for them to go home. I went to drop them in their car.
Nina hugged me and said goodnight. Aiden fist bump me in air and gave me a nod as a goodbye. I looked at Ahmed and he smiled at me and said goodnight.
I walked into the house and started collecting the utensils used and started helping mum wash them. I came to my room around 10:30 after cleaning everything.
I removed my hijab and was removing my jewelry when my parents walked into my room.
"Everything good?" I asked them worriedly.
"All's good baby. Your friends are lovely" at my mum's reassurance I smiled at them.
"Ahmed is the reason for your change isn't it?" My dad inquired. I blushed and replied in low voice 'yea'. "He is good for you" was all he said and kissed my forehead.
I looked at them confused. "Good for me? How? What?"
"Good friend to have is what your father meant" mum said. My mouth turned to 'O'.
Mum kissed my forehead, read a few duas and blew them on me. "I'm so happy for you baby, may Allah (SWT) always keep you happy like this" she bid me goodnight and went to her room. I looked at my dad "you're all grown up now" his eyes turned a bit red.
"Papa I'll always be your little girl no matter what" I hugged him. He kissed my forehead.
"We have something we want to tell you" I could tell mum was nervous about it. I nod.
"I'm pregnant" mum barely whispers. I look at her wide eyed then her belly. Now that I look at it it did look big since few days. I just thought it was bloated.
"Mama that's good news I'm so happy for you both" I hugged both my parents.
Mum starts sobbing making me scared. "Oh no mama did I say something wrong?" I asked panicking.
"No, no baby... I'm just so glad you took the news in good way...I'm was afraid you would be disappointed with us"
I frown and look at dad, he gives a nod. "Look at me Ma, I would never be disappointed with you both. You have always supported me with whatever the situation be and besides this is good news, I'll finally have a sibling. And I'm so proud to be you daughter and I can say my sibling is going be lucky to have you both as parents as well so don't worry about anything. Plus babies are Allah swt's blessing so who am I to say anything about it?"
Mum starts sobbing more "uh I think I should keep quiet since I'm not helping in this matter" i mutter.
My parents hug me. "I'm so proud of you. JazakAllah khair for being so understanding and being our daughter" I nod. I get up to help mum get her room.
"You don't have to do that baby" mum starts chucking.
"Don't worry mama I wanted to" i reassure her.
After coming to my room I got in bed listening to a few surahs. It's my habit that got stuck since childhood. My dad used to put them for me to sleep. I guess a few things get stuck. I made a quick Dua and went to sleep with a big smile on my face. Alhumdulillah for having such great parents and friends. Finally I'll have a baby brother or sister. I can't wait for them to be here...
Chapter 18 ✓
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