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Chapter 15

"Juju hand me my bag please"

"What bag? Inti stop annoying me

"Yusrah I thought I told you not to put on my red wine lipstick"

'Oopsy, sorry. Nude looks more good on you"

"Rahrah for heaven's sake put on your shoes before she arrives"

"You guys should let me put my shoes in peace. I know Humaira won't come for another five minutes"

I stood there watching them they huddled and pushed each other to grab the things they need.

"Guys. You do realise we are late and the only ones not at the venue right? I half yelled tapping my feet as I glared at my group of friends who smiled back sheepishly

"When I leave this compound before you. You are no more invited" I deadpanned and turned walking away

"Well since you aren't Mami nor Abba, you can't stop us" Intisaar said as I heard their steps behind me

"Exactly. It's not your father only, it's ours too" Juwairiyya added and I rolled my eyes


"Thank you for coming. Jazakallahu Khairan" I said smiling at a classmate who came with her two sisters. I couldn't remember inviting her but I'm sure Intisaar did. Even when I told them minimum people are needed.

"Excuse me" Zahra butted in grabbing my hands and looking at my classmate "I need to take her for awhile" She added as she dragged me

"What's this? I raised a brow freeing my hand from her grasp

"They are here" She said motioning to the group of people at the hall entrance. I silently groaned knowing she meant my father's family. I don't hate them but I don't like them either. They were supposed to come yesterday but postponed it till today and we couldn't be happier. I'm just hoping they will also leave today. Mainly because I don't want to stay in the same space with Hajja and the amazing cousin she chose for me as a husband. Note the sarcasm

"Humaira, Zahra" Mami grabbed our hands 'Let's go"

As we approached Hajja and the rest, We all put on a fake smile and mami said "Welcome welcome. You are all welcome" She hugged Aunt Haleema and smiled genuinely at her before turning to greet our uncles.

We all squatted down and greeted Hajja "Good afternoon Hajja"

'Afternoon" Hajja said not looking at us 'Where's my son? She asked as we stood up and I subtly glared at her

"He's over there" Mami said and she nodded walking away with our two uncles following behind her.

"Don't mind her. You know how she is" Aunt Haleema said taking Mami's hands and they walked away to Mami's family.

"Did Hajja leave? Intisaar said coming together with the girls each of them holding and eating something.

"Yes? Zahra raised a brow

"We wanted to meet her" Juwairiyya pouted and I shared a look with Zahra

"She's over there" Zahra replied jutting her chin towards Hajja.

"But we want to go with you two" Yusrah said and I snorted

"Well good luck with that as I'm heading over to my favourite grandma" I said and began to walk over to Mami's family

"My mother is there too so you either come with us or go to Hajja" Zahra said behind me

"We are going to Hajja. She can't be that bad" Intisaar stubbornly said and I smirked. Good luck meeting Hajja.


"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I would like keep this simple as I also don't like boring speeches. I welcome you all to the official launch of B.G Beverages. Here, we provide you with the healthiest water and naturally extracted juice. We promise to maintain our good quality at affordable prices. You can also order your product online and get delivered to you in minutes.

' I want to extend my special gratitude to my family who made sure this was a success, to my boss at work, to the governing board and to our new investors. I look forward to working with you.Thank you all for attending this launch and I hope you all get back to your homes safely"

Applauds echoed around the hall as Abba finished off his speech. He came down the stage and we started heading over to the buffet table.

"I need food" Juwairiyya grumbled coming to stand next to me as I served myself

"What's wrong? I asked raising a brow

"Remind me not to look at your grandma's way ever again" She replied and I stiffed a laugh

"Can you believe she refused to acknowledge our greetings" Intisaar chirped in grabbing a plate

"And Instead acknowledged our dressings. Please what's wrong with this, must we put on ankara" Yusrah added and I bursted into laughter

"I told you guys not to go" I said and walked away holding my plate.

^^^^^^^*^

"And there goes my favourite cousin" A voice came behind me right after I settled down to eat. I turned back with an annoyed look which turned into surprise when I saw my cousin.

I took a deep breath to calm my nerves which was starting to get irritated. I wonder when I became his favourite cousin when we barely talk and where he got the nerve to abrupt a lady right before she eats

'Dalhat" I called trying to fake enthusiasm 'It's you" I added in a flat tone and grabbed my spoon.

The hell I'm halting my eating because of anyone, especially not this one.

"Yes Humaira. You saw me a while ago" He replied taking a seat.

"Right but I didn't expect you to be here" I said as I ate a spoonful of moimoi

"Ohh well" He sighed 'I have to, considering you are soon going to be my wife" He finished off with a grinned and I almost chocked on water.

"Are you okay" He asked quietly, looking at me

"Yes" cough "I'm" cough "okay"

I kept the cup and glanced up at him "That was just...." Stupid, my mind kept saying but since I still value my life knowing both Dalhat and Hajja aren't exactly thinking like normal beings, I decided to go with "Fast. Too fast, I thought we were first going to get to know each other"

"Well I know you since you are a little kid Humaira" He laughed crossing his legs

"You don't know me Dalhat. You don't know what I can do and can not do" I replied biting into a meat wrap

"Well we will find that out after marriage" He said looking at his phone

"And why not now? I asked sending him a glare. Right then, my gaze cut off to hafeez who walked into the hall looking breathtaking as usual in his sky blue suit. He stood tall and majestic. My friend is an absolute fine man. He looks too good to not be on the cover page of Vogue.

As if noticing my gaze, Hafeez turned and flashes me a smile and a wink. I shook my head muttering 'I'm not checking you out big head"

"Are you even listening? Dalhat snapped making me look back at him

'Where you saying something? I asked as he glared at me. If looks could kill.

"I said the main reason I need this wedding to take place ASAP is because well you know, we righteous Muslims only gets what we want after marriage" He air quoted the 'righteous muslims" and brought out his cigarette

THE HELL

I looked at him with a wide opened mouth and wide opened eyes. Soon enough hafeez walked over to us.

"Excuse me sir, can I please take her for a couple of minutes" Hafeez asked politely and Dalhat looked at him

"Sure. I'm leaving anyways" He stood up then turned to me 'And Humaira do send the list of everything you will need for the preparation"

I watched him as he walked away then turned to Hafeeza who lightly hit the table

"Let's go outside"


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