Three weeks later .
Mark's / Malik's POV .
The rest of us were in Scarlet's room waiting for her new entry .
" Come on Scarlet ! " - Maya yelled as we all anxiously waited for her arrival .
" How long do you want us to wait , " - Kelvin whined .
" Hold on , I want to get it right . "- she answered behind the door .
" Ok , "- I replied on our behalf .
We saw the doorknob being turned and began cheering immediately .
She fully opened the door with a joyful smile on her face .
I gawked at her new found beauty , the long decorative baby blue dress with her white hijab hiding away her hair .
I glanced down not wanting to stare for too long but that couldn't stop my brain from replaying the same image over and over again .
" Doesn't she look amazing , " - Beatrice nudged my shoulder . I nodded happily glancing at her one last time but she was already staring at me --- glancing down with a smile after a few seconds .
" Let's all happily welcome the new and aiming for Jannah ( paradise ) , Shayari Cruz ! " - I introduced .
" Thanks * smiles * and let's also welcome , the new and aiming to please Allah ( S. W. T ) , Malik ! "- she also introduced with a smile .
Our friends cheered for us hugging us sharing in on our joy .
" Congratulations , Malik . " - Jared yelled as we hand-shook , fist bumped and imitated an explosion .
" Thanks , " - I responded .
I was caught off guard when someone tightly hugged me from behind .
" Aughh ! You're breaking my bones , Kelvin . " - I exclaimed trying to get him off me .
" Really ? "- he asked excitedly , he's going to be crushed when I tell him the truth but what can I do .
" Not at all , get off me . " - i remarked with a smile making him get off .
" And here I thought my training was paying off , " - he remarked with a saddened face .
" But ... I could still feel pain though , for sixteen ...you sure are strong . "- I complimented trying to make him feel better.
He believed throwing a fist-bump into the air .
" She looks amazing , right ? " - Jared placed his hand on my shoulder smiling up at me .
" Yeah ... " - I walked away from them and made my way downstairs .
I walked towards Miss. Lee and greeted .
" Hi Miss . Lee , " - I greeted while she responded already handing me a snack .
" Hello dear , how are you ? " -
" Alhamdulilla I'm doing great , I just came to tell you that Shayari has finally put on the hijab . "
" * Screams * Really ?! That's great , "- she stopped everything she was doing and rushed up the stairs .
She took two more steps turned to me and raised a brow .
" That wasn't what you wanted to tell me , was it ? "- she walked back to face me .
" ... No actually , "- I stretched .
" Then what is it , you can tell me . " - she came to sit across me .
" I just wanted to say that I --- * sighs * - this is so nerve wracking .
" That I really like your daughter and would be happy to seek your blessings when the time comes , " - I finally gathered the courage . I just looked down scared . I might raise my head and see her with fumes coming out from her ear but again I have to do this --- nerve racking this so is .
Me looked up and smiled once I saw her saw her happily grinning .
I calmed down and sighed calming my racing heart .
" I knew it , I knew it , I knew it . Hope you haven't done anything Haram with my daughter ? "- she cheered later putting on a serious face with a finger pointed right at me .
" No , no , no , no Ma'am . Me do not do nothing with Shayari . "- I joked --- I can't help it , I do this when I'm nervous and mostly standing in front of intimidating parents .
" * Laughs * , ok I believe you but that won't stop me from keeping an eye on you me and ... Where from the mixed up words , are you scared or nervous ? "
" Me feel both " -
" * Laughs * you don't have to fear me and I trust you Malik , maybe you'll be able to change her opinion about all men being wolves in sheep's clothing . " - she encouraged .
I just nodded to avoid creating destroyed English sentences . I'm definitely not quitting . It sounds fun .
" I'll be going to see her now but one more thing Malik , hurt her and I'll come looking for you , " -
I gulped and bowed my head .
I heard her fits of laughter and followed her up .
I heard cheering from Shayari's room .
" We have to go mom but we'll be back soon , " - they walked down .
" Come on Malik , it's finally here --- Madeline --- "- I smiled immediately getting the hint and joining them .
" Bye ! " - we screamed and got into our various cars .
One for the girls and the rest for us .
We drove as fast as we could to the ice cream shop just so we couldn't miss the scene .
We finally reached there after 15 minutes and rushed in ; taking seats that would make us go unnoticed but close enough for a 3D experience.
We stayed silent as Madeline dragged Sammuel out in anger . We tiptoed but casually followed them out .
" How could you ! " - Madeline got enraged after a slap .
" I've told you already , your sister is a liar . " - Sammuel defended himself .
" No I'm not , " - Beatrice mumbled to herself .
We continued to sit still and listen in .
" I will say this one more time Sammuel Hathaway , it's ... Over
. O - V - E - R . We're breaking up and I don't ever want to see your cheating face again and don't you ...and I mean it ... Don't you ever * sniff * "- she paused as tears rolled down her cheeks .
" * Sigh * I think what she's doing is right , I mean our parents have forbidden us from dating anyway but she's still heartbroken though . "- Beatrice inputted again with teary eyes .
Well Islam also forbids dating .
" I love you Madeline , please don't do this . " - Sammuel knelt down clutching her feet but she wiped her tears and pushed him away .
"Don't you ever disturb my sis... Sister and her weird friends ever again . "- she pointed at us which made us stand in embarrassment while Sammuel threw daggers at us.
" Just give me another chance , " - he pleaded with eyes looking like there were about to squeeze out an ocean.
Gosh , this just looks sad to watch . Very pathetic ; I pray this never happens to Shayari and I .
I glanced at her with her eyes already on me . She smiled warmly then turned back to the scene .
" No other chances , I'm tired . This is it Sammuel . And get some help with your anger issues as well . "- she mumbled the last part rushing to her car and driving away .
" You guys are terrible at spying , " - she smiled at us with a tear - stained face before driving away .
We sadly turned the opposite direction as Sammuel stomped off .
We were on our way back when we met Ryan . The officer that saved us from Luciano.
" Hi guys , this is Mr . Ryan Porcupine and yes I know , but he has asked us to keep it a secret. "- Scarlet teased him .
" Wow , you are a Muslim now . "- he smiled . " Well I came to get ice cream but it's nice seeing you here with friends I see "- he our shook their hands .
They stood there dumbfounded then shouted mixed sentences .
" Yeah , yeah but I'm not following in my grandfather's footstep so don't worry . " - he leaned on the building .
" This is so cool ! I can't believe we've just seen history in the flesh , "- Maya happily exclaimed .
" Thank you I guess , "- he scratched his head " hey , I know you . You're the boy my father wanted to kill , aren't you ? "- he asked pointing to Malik.
" You were the one who saved me ? " - I asked with a shock of my own .
" You just seemed to have joined a bad crowd back them , see you guys soon ! "- he left with a smile .
What ?
*******
" Ok this is it guys , the test . " - Maya began as we walked down the road .
" You guys are going to be separated for two weeks then after we see if you two can finally get hitched , you disgusting lovebirds . "- Kelvin continued eyeing us with a smile .
" That it includes you two , " - Beatrice pointed to Maya and Jared .
" And you know what is forbidden , right ? " - I warned .
" Yeah we know , dating ~ " - they mumbled with a blush .
I'm glad they decided not to date but have a halal courtship like ours . I hope it doesn't seem that we are trying to force our religion on them but I'm happy for their decision even though we didn't talk to them about it .
Aside from that ,
Saying blush always reminds me of Shayari ; who doesn't know what blushing is .
" Ok since it's done , off to your homes and you heard what Madeline also said , perfect your spying skills since air-quoted ; you guys are terrible at spying . "- I joked .
*******
My head was placed on my mom's lap as I spilled my heart out to her .
" I feel like I took advantage of her you know and No , not the bad kind . " -
" Good , "- she continued to massage my head .
" I took everything opportunity to get close to her and now I feel immensely guilty for doing that which is why I brought up the test , I've asked for forgiveness and now I'm sure that Allah ( S .W .T ) has shown mercy upon me but it keeps getting really difficult to not engulf her in a hug every given opportunity . * Sigh * I'm going to be miserable this past two weeks . "- I got off her lap .
" We never discussed this , "- I remarked heading towards my room .
" At least ... Can I tell your dad ? " - she asked with a smile .
" I guess but make sure he doesn't tease me after , I'll be in my room performing Maghrib if you need me . " -
A/N
Assalamualaikum ,
Malik...
Miserable indeed you will be .