Zuhaib woke up before Zuhaiba only to find her resting her head on his chest.He smiled and laida kiss on her head before running his fingers down her back and resting it on her hips.She begun to awaken and he closed his eyes.
Zuhaiba eyes fluttered open and she looked up at her husbands handsome face before smiling.His hand was behind his head and his eyes were closed.She detected the faint smile on his face and knew he was awake,she decided to tease him.She traced her finger around his face and down his neck,outlining his muscular chest but just before she reached his eight pack his hand snaked out and grabbed he's in his own hand.
"Khalila you will kill me one day."
She looked at him through her eye lashes and saw his deep gaze on her.She replaced her head with her arm slung over his chest and laid her head on it.She smirked at him and spoke.
"Maybe then you shouldn't act like you asleep and I won't kill you."
As she said this her heel slid up his calf and he growled lowly before he flipped them around and he was on top of her,their lips caught in a passionate kiss.
It was another hour before Zuhaib peeled himself away from his wife's arms.He kicked the blankets away and she got them back,a blush covering her cheeks.
"What are you doing Zuhaib?"
He looked at her and smiled.
"We have gotten an invitation to visit the tribe.We will leave after Zuhur namaaz."
She nodded and sat up with the blanket wrapped around her body,when she stood up Zuhaib pulled her towards him.The blanket fell and he picked her up,her eyes wide as saucers.
"Zuhaib."
"We taking a bath together or do you object?"
She shook her head and wrapped her arms around his neck.Lets just say it was a long shower and an even longer time to change.
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By the time they went downstairs,it was tea time.When they entered the lounge everyone smiled at them and Zuhaiba looked down and blushed.Zuhaib tightened his hold on her waist and smiled at her.They greeted everyone and sat down.Zuhaib spoke to Umme Zuhaib
"Ummi Zuhaiba and I are going to visit the tribe."
Umme Zuhaib smile got even bigger, she knew that moment everything had been sorted out.
"Ok Zuhaib. When are you'll leaving?"
"After Zuhur namaaz."
She nodded and they continued talking.After the two of them read Zuhur salaat they came downstairs.Theu greeted everyone and got into the 4x4.Zuhaib was driving them and they reached just after maghrib.
They got off the 4x4, Zuhaib helped her out and they held hands as they walked to the tribe.The elderly of the tribe first met them.Uthmaan one of the elders hugged Zuhaib then broke the hug.
"Ya Zuhaib,we couldn't have been happier when we heard of your nikkah to binte Waleed.You have once again saved the treaty that the girl broke.We welcome the new Sheikha into our tribe and family."
Zuhaiba didn't need to ask who 'the girl' was.The women took Zuhaiba away while the men took Zuhaib away.They lead her into a beautiful tent and sat her down before the tent filled up with women.An elderly women came in front and lifted Zuhaiba's chin with her finger and smiled.
"Masha'Allah.You are even more beautiful that you were when we last saw you."
"Jazakallah Umme Khateeb."
Ummi Khateeb sat down next to her and the tribe women and children all came turn by turn to meet Zuhaiba.They were happy beyond words.They had waited for her to become the wife of Zuhaib and it finally happen.....They could never have been more happy.They thanked Allah whole heartedly for giving their leader not only a beautiful but also wise wife.
When they heard a clearing of throat they all stood up and left the tent with the exception of Umme Khateeb.When Zuhaib entered the tribe he greeted Umme Khateeb and she smiled at him.
"My son,by Allah you have married a women of great and noble character.Cherish her,love her.Hold her heart with care for it is fragile.She is strong,you are strong but together you both are stronger.The one you married before her was a shadow of her only in looks but in character she was never able to match up to hers.You both are equal to one another after all Hawah(Eve) (pbuh) was made from Adam (pbuh)'s rib to be equal.Not from the feet to be trampled.
When in difficulty don't ask anyone except your rabb for help.He is the only one who can and will definitely guide you.The ones who seek from Him will definitely get what they wish for, if not today then tomorrow.He might delay giving you but He will definitely give you.What ever you face is a test not only to your relationship but also with your faith.
When you protect one thing everything gets protected automatically.Keep and follow what I have told you and Insha'Allah you both will pass every test and move every obstacle in your relationship."
The both said Ameen and she left.Zuhaib pulled her up by her arms,so they stood eye to eye.Zuhaiba spoke.
"I feel like they are trying to point out my mistake every time.They try to tell me I ruined your life by getting you married to Aqeelah.Wallahi I would have never done it if that day......"
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Zuhaiba was walking to Umme Zuhaiba's tent when she heard her other mothers talking and something breaking.
"I can not believe that Waleed took such a decision.He ruined Aqeelah's despite knowing that she loves Sheikh Zuhaib."
That was definitely Umme Azar's voice and the one who replied was Umme Yusuf.
"And why wouldn't he do that after all his first wife's daughter means more to him then his other children.I do not know what the unfortunate child has that the other children do not have.From all the childrens childhood he has loved Zuhaiba the most.He granted her everything she wished.When she wanted to go further her studies he allowed her but when my Aqeelah asked he said no and we had to ask her to ask him.
Even now when I told him to tell them Sheikh Zuhaib would marry my Aqeelah he took her name.I hate her with all my heart.She has always taken something or the other away from my children and today she took her love away.I will never be able to forgive her,never."
Zuhaiba was in tears and she turned running to her tent and flung herself on the bed.When her tears dried up she knew what she had to do.She hoped Zuhaib would forgive her but she had to do this no matter what.Her heart pained as she pushed her feelings back.
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Zuhaib hugged her to his chest as she cried out her heart.He knew that whatever Zuhaiba ever did always had a reason behind it even then he hadn't been able to hate her because he knew she had a reason.He pulled her away from him and made her sit down while he sat on his hunches.
He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her tears away before looking her in the eye.
"Zuhaiba no matter what anyone says I never hated you then nor do I now.Wallahi I knew in my heart that you would have a reason to marry me off to Aqeelah.Ignore them they are just trying to make you think you did a mistake but as long as it was right in your eyes forget about them.Now smile."
She gave a light smile and he shook his head before tickling her and when she started laughing full force he left her.
"Now that's my Zuhaiba."
She hugged him and they heard someone outside the tent.Zuhaib spoke.
"What is the matter?"
"it is time for eating.Please come Sheikh."
"Ok we on our way."
The person left and Zuhaib pulled her up.He helped her make her scarf right before they left to go to the dasterkhaana.
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Binte Waleed: daughter of Waleed.
Dasterkhaana:A place where you are served food.There is a mat sat with plates,glasses,drinks and food.