IQRA

"Masha Allah!!" everyone squealed as i descended the stairs

I did not know if Shumayll was back yet or not

he did not even call me!

"Jazak Allah khair" i muttered, looking down

Bhabhi held my hand as i walked down the last two stairs

bhai smiled at me, his eyes watery

"I will be with him" whispered bhabhi and i nodded

Ammi had come to my room earlier and had cried a river saying her daughter was going away, and other mother-ly stuff

I nodded and smiled

I was wearing a long gown, black and white of course with black and white converse (Shumayll's) paired with a hijab and some bracelets

Bhabhi did my makeup, putting on some lip stick and eyeliner only because i was whining about the rest

"You look pretty" whispered bhai and i grinned up at him

We got into the car, i was with bhai and bhabhi

"So how are you feeling?" teased bhabhi from the front seat and bhai laughed

"Ruqayyah, quit it" said bhai still laughing

i sighed and looked out of the window

"We are here" announced bhai and my heart beat accelerated

Nabz and Nafz gave me huge smiles as they stood with me but i preferred bhabhi over anyone, i swear

Bhabhi held my hand tight as we stood infront of the local mosque, where she got married to bhai

"Ahhh" she sighed, happily "-Memories"

"Hmm" i muttered nervously

"Alright ladies, head in" said mom when Riza aunt interrupted her speech

"Awwwhh masha Allah!!" she squealed as she tackled me in a huge hug

I chuckled nervously and she laughed

"nervous about saying yes or about meeting my son after the prayers?" she whispered in my ear and i swear i could feel myself getting heated up

why was this place hot?!

"Alright ladies, now lets head inside" said mom and aunt laughed

Huma didi gave me a quick tight hug and beamed in joy

"Finally shes my dewvraani!" she winked and i smiled weakly

We walked inside and took a seat at one corner

not many ladies were here, it was just our family and some other ladies who had come for juma prayers

the imaam spoke about marriage and how it was important and what not, i would be listening if my nervousness allowed

"Do you Iqraar Safaawat Ibrahim, take Mohammed Shumayll Istiaq Edris to be your halal, lawful, husband upon the mahr of the recitation of Surah Rahman and one quraan?" asked the imaam

My mouth went dry

Bhabhi squeezed my hand and i inhaled a deep breath

"Y-Yes" I replied and the imaam asked Shumayll to recite the surah

he did it beautifully, i was in awe of his melodious voice

The imaam concluded the ceremony with a dua'a

I was an emotional mess

Happy that i was finally with Shumayll and sad that i will not be with my brother

We prayed Zuhr and all i prayed for was happiness for both the families

after prayer, everyone congratulated me and all i did was smile at them

"Alright, time to head home" said Riza aunt and my heart raced

"Shall we?" asked Shaheer bhai and everyone nodded

i was going to their place, for like the nth time yet i was feeling nervous

Maybe its because you are no longer just Iqra there, you are the daughter-in-law Iqra

My inner voice was very smart

We walked outside and i set on the pavement, tying my shoe laces

"Can i do them for you?"

My heart skipped a beat, literally as i looked up slowly

there he stood, in all his glory smiling down at me

"Un no?" I replied, unsure of how to act since we just got married

He chuckled and set infront of me

"The nikah will no change our relationship, Fluffy" he said in all sincerity

I stared in his eyes, lost in the moment

oh hell

who am i kidding?!

"Of course Chihuahua!" i winked and then as if reflex action, stood up and ran

"Fluffy!!" he whined/ yelled as i ran laughing towards bhabhi and didi

"Already playing around?" winked bhabhi and i groaned

"Just having fun" I smiled and they laughed

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Married

married

I AM MARRIED!!!!

I smiled in the mirror of my room as i combed my hair

I was home, packing and stuff before i headed to my 'In-Laws'

Allah, it feels so awkward saying that

"Iqra are you- shit sorry!"

my dreamland was cut off when Shumayll barged into my room

I turned around and he was staring at the wall

i laughed and pushed my hair back

Putting a dupatta on my head, i walked to him, my mind in a mess, heart in a muddle and my body heated up

"Shumayll?" i called him and his body tensed

"Shumayll?" I called him again and his body grew more tense

Something was wrong

"Shumayll what happened?" i asked him, turning him around from his shoulders

His head was hung low and he seemed down

"Shumayll look up to me" I said and his eyes met mine

his usual playful grey eyes were dark and smoky today

"What happened?" i asked him and he sighed

within a second, i was in his arms

my body was tense but his arms around me tightened

Immediately, i felt a rush of security and protection around me and my arms went around him

i put my head on his chest,near the collarbone and listened to his pulse as he hugged me

at that moment, i realized that falling in love with Shumayll Edris was the best thing that ever happened to me

We stayed like that for awhile when he spoke

"I have been dreaming of this day, forever" he whispered in my hair and i smiled

"Hmm" was all i could say

somehow being in his arms had made me feel sleepy

"Are you going to sleep, Fluffy?" he questioned

"hmmm?" i muttered, my eyes shutting down

the last thing i heard was his laughter before i dozed off in a beautiful wonderland