As-Salaam-Alaikum

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"Know that victory comes with patience,

relief with affection, and 

ease with hardship." - Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

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Arina's POV

Once we reach the Walima hall Alina helps me out and straighten my dress, I smile in return.

"Adam! Come stand next to her. You both are going in together" Shouts Alina at Adam who is going in

He comes back with an annoyed expression and stands few centimeters away from me to my left. As per Alina's instructions we link our arms together and walk into the hall with Mom and Alina while Alex goes to the men section.

Alex is treated as a family member by everyone as he is Adam's best friend and was present to help him in his darkest times. He actually is a really good, helpful and loving guy Masha Allah.  Alina told me about him today including the part that he's atheist. May Allah guide him to the right path and religion.

Everyone clasps as we arrive to the Stage and Adam helps me up. Once seated, My mama comes to meet me and we hug, she kisses me  and Adam on the forehead and talks for a bit before the guests starts showering us with presents and blessings.  Even though Its only been a day but I still missed her, Zaid and Dad a lot.

Adam stays for a while and then leaves for the men section.

Alina, Maya and Amira joins me and we spend the the rest of the time talking and giggling.

Few hours later 

The guests all leave so Dad and Zaid comes to meet us. We all sit for together for a While spending some time together and talking about everything.

We stay in the hall for 20 minutes sorting all the payments before leaving for home.

At Zeewad Mansion 

We enter the house saying the Dua and saying Salaam to the guards.

Mom says good night and salaam to us and leaves for her room once we all utter our replies.

Adam climb up the stairs after me and Alina who takes me to her room after we take my Pj's from our room. I take my jewellery in Alina's room while she takes shower and then I take shower. We pray isha together and then I leave for my room as its late by now.

I enter the room to see Adam sleeping. He didn't pray any prayers today. May Allah guide him to the right path. I will try my best this week and Insha Allah by the end of this week he'll be praying.

I proceed towards my side of the bed with my Hijab still on and lay down, Once I'm done with my night Dua's and asking forgiveness for myself and everyone I close my eyes and enter my dreamland.

Next morning

I wake up to my Alarm and slip out of the covers and into the bathroom. I make wudu and tie back my hijab. I try to wake up Adam, at first he doesn't but I don't leave him alone till he is fully up because today I woke up early for him.

Once he's up he grumpily walks to the bathroom after glaring at me which I return with my innocent smile.

I wait for him to return, 5 minutes later he comes in finally!

"Now what?"

"Now smile"

"What?"

"Pleasee" I pout 

"whatever" he rolls his eyes and gives me a small smile

"Yayy thanks!" I say and smile

"Are you done? I have to get back to bed too"

"yeah let's pray"

He hesitates but stands with me to start praying.

My first time praying with husband and trust its the best feeling ever. I wish we do this every morning from now on Insha Allah.

Once we finish praying, Adam straight away jump on the bed after taking his thobe off which I don't where he got it from but to be very honest Masha Allah he looked really good in it.

I stop thinking and go to recite Surah Yaseen. Once I'm done I go down, help with the breakfast and spend some time with my new family before breakfast.

The rest of the week my routine stay the same praying fajr with Adam even though he still curses and gets annoyed when I wake him up, spending the day with mom while Adam goes to his office and Alina to her uni.

As I got done with my Bachelors so I am taking a two months break before starting masters in English literature. 

At zuhr time everyday the whole week I keep calling Adam until he prays and I myself pray with the ladies in the prayer room. Asr, Maghreb and isha were also prayed together.

Adam is still rude, arrogant and annoying but I don't mind as the deal is 6 months long and its just been a week yet so we have a lot of time.

It's Friday today so me and Alina decided to go out after she returned from university and have some girls time out.

We first went on a shopping spree and than dinner at our favorite halal restaurant, we than strolled leisurely around the mall and go to the masjid to pray Asr before calling it a day and returning home. I drive us home from masjid while listening to siedd's nasheeds.

Once we enter the house, we are engulfed with silence and are informed that mom  wants us in her room.

Adam's POV

Argh! This past week has been one heck of a week.

She's been nagging me to pray, wouldn't even leave me alone at work with her constant calls and texts at prayer times. 

I mean I get it that  made that stupid deal but that doesn't mean she should just start annoying me about it.

Right now its Friday evening and I'm returning home after a long day at work. Once I'm home I don't see Arina's car so conclude that she is definitely out with Alina. The only good think about Arina is that her relationship with my family is exceedingly good. Her love towards mom and friendship with Alina.

Anyways I climb upstairs to mom's room to see her reading a book curled up in a blanket, which she closes once she sees me by the door. She signals me to come in so I walk in and plop on the couch in the room and loosen my tie.

"Salaam mom"

"Waalikum asalam! How was your day?" She smiles hearing my salam

"It was good and hectic both" I sigh

"Aww go get changed and come back here I have to talk with y'all"

"Where are the girls?"

"Why? Missing your wifey?" I roll my eyes and walk out making her laugh

I walk into my walk in closet but only find few of mine and Arina's clothes and shoes there and the rest disappeared. Where the hell did everything go? I look around the room but find nothing.

 I quickly change intro comfortable Adidas shirt and black sweats before walking back to mom's room. I meet the girls midway, we look at each other with questioning gaze and walk in.

"Asalam Allikum mom!" Arina and Alina says simultaneously

"Waalikum asalam habibtis! Come and sit"

We all go and sit on the couches.

"Everything good mom?" Arina questions worried 

"Yes! Alhumdullilah Everything is perfectly fine!"

We all let out a sigh of relief which makes her laugh.

"So what's the reason for this family meeting?" I ask

"You're moving out"

"What?!"

"Yes"

"When? Where? Why? Did I do something wrong?" Arina asks. She looks nervous and scared

She looks cute...

"No Beta! It's just you have to spend time together and I had already told Adam that he'll move into his penthouse after marriage"

"But I wanna live with you and Alina" Arina replies with tears brimming in her eyes

"Aww Ari! We are gonna miss you sooooo much!" Alina cries and hugs her

"I am gonna miss you both more"

"You both will be spending weekends with us Insha Allah" Mum says with a  smile with tears to lighten up the atmosphere 

"Do we really-" She glares at me "Ok sorry! When are we moving"

"Tomorrow!"

"WHAT?!"

"Everything's all set and ready and I even sent your belongings from your bedroom so you won't have to pack instead of spending the day with us"

"Thank you Mom" I say before kissing her forehead and walking out.

Gonna come here everyday before work to meet her.

Saturday morning

Arina's POV

I wake up early, pray fajr with Adam. Even though he's always grumpy about it but I still love praying next to him and since last week this and spending time with the family are my most favorite times of the day. I then do my daily Quran recitation, take shower and get ready before descending downstairs.

I make breakfast myself for everyone and wait for the others to come. Once all seated we say Bismillah and start our meal with a small chitchat in between. We than spend few hours together before departing to our  new house.

Me and Alina sit at the backseat while mom in the passenger's and Adam driving. After 15-20 mins we reach the tall skyscraper where our penthouse is situated. 

Masha Allah! It is such a beautiful building and I'm sure the penthouse will be more beautiful.

We park the car and head up in the elevator. The elevator dings indicating our arrival at the destination.

We walk out and enter the apartment. It looks mind-blowing! Masha Allah 

"Welcome to your new home" Mom grins

"Thanks mother" I hug her 

Adam plops on the couch taking the remote and turning the TV on while us ladies get on with checking out and setting up our new residence.

I love this house! 

Insha Allah soon I will make this house into a happy home.

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HEYYYYYY PEOPLE!!!

How are y'all?

Alhumdullilah I'm great!

So here's another update! I will try my best to update on Thursday but no promises.

If I don't do it this Thursday then next weekend will be next update insha Allah cuz I have mocks next week so i'll be studying *cries* pray for me and wish me luck people!

Anyways! Hope you like the chapter!

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Love y'all 

-Iiman