As-Aalaam- Alikum

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"Be in this world like a stranger" - Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

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Adam's POV

"Adam!" I hear a faint sweet voice calling my name but I don't give any response as I am too tired to answer.

"Adaaaaaaam!!!!" I hear the same voice yell making me jump up.

"The hell!"

"Get up! Its time to pray fajr" Arina says and walks off to put her abaya on over her sweatpants and loose shirt.

She still wears the hijab in front of me which is quite irritating.

I brush my thoughts away and get up to make wudu. I'll be honest, I've started to like praying as it gives my heart and soul peace.

When I am done making wudu I come out to see Arina ready with the prayer mats waiting for me because we pray together when we both are at home. I finish my prayers and get up for some sleep but am stopped my Arina. What now?!

"Why don't you join me for recitation?"

"Some other day"

"Adam! You have to cooperate with me and listen to what I say when it comes to helping you. That's a part of the deal!"

"I never denied! I am just saying some other day. Stop acting like those annoying typical wives!"

"I'm not acting like any typical wife! All I'm saying is that start reciting Quran with me and its fine if you don't want to today but you have to recite with me from tomorrow on."

I just roll my eyes and walk off.

I swear she's so annoying! More annoying then the secretary whom I fired yesterday.

How I wish I could fire her too.

Arina's POV

Ya Allah Help me with this man!

He is the most annoying person on this planet! More annoying than Zaid is when he's high on chocolate.

When he walks out, I get up to take the Quran from the book shelf opposite the bed and sit on the couch to recite Surah Yaseen. When's done with recitation, I proceed towards the kitchen to make a quick breakfast.

Once done with making breakfast I call Adam to eat. We have our food in pin drop silence neither of us talking.

Adam goes to get ready while I clean up the table and put the dishes in the dishwasher, press the buttons and proceed towards the bedroom ready.

While walking towards the walk in closet I fall into deep thoughts of future. Will I be with Adam after 5 months? Will the Contract be successful? I pray to Allah that it is successful. I want Adam to become his old self. I don't know much about how he used to be but Alina told me quite a lot about him and from that I can say that he was an amazing human and Muslim.

Ya Allah help me with this hard task. Make it easy for both of us. Ameen.

I suddenly bump into someone and am about to fall backwards but before I can reach the floor a pair of arms snake around my waist tightening its hold around the small of my back and pulls me up.

I look up to see a shirtless Adam staring right at me as if he's staring right through my soul.

Wait! Shirtless!!?! OH No!

I feel my cheeks getting warm and blood rushing through my cheeks making me blush.

I try to free my self but Adam pulls me closer if possible and kiss my cheek.

HE KISSED MY CHEEK!

WHAT!?! Is he alright?! Was the water in the shower too hot that it melted the walls around his heart or did the water burn his tiny brain?

I place my hands on his chest and push him which brings him back into his senses. It takes him a second to realize what he did, He pushes me away and put on the nearest shirt before running out the walk in closet but not before sending me a hard glare. Of course.

"Weirdo" I say smiling

I shake my head and change into some casual clothing, grab my handbag and car keys before walking out the room. I've decided to visit both my families today as its Saturday and I miss them all.

Adam had already left to work so I check lock the penthouse and proceed towards the elevator which takes me down to the underground parking where all our cars are parked.

I hop onto my car and drive to my parents to spend sometime with them and have lunch before going to Adam's family house.

I soon reach my destination and park the car in my old parking spot. Miss being here so much😢

I stroll towards the door and open the door with my own key to surprise them. I tiptoe inside the living room and see mama watching Hum TV. I proceed towards the couch she is on and hug her from the back.

"Mamaaaa"

"Arina! You are here!!"

"Asalaam Alikum Mama" I greet cheerfully

"Waalikum asalam! How are you beta and where is Adam?" Mama replies with a soft smile

"Alhumdullilah I'm good and sorry Adam had to go to work so he couldn't join"

"Ok that's fin-"

"Monkeyyyyy!!!" Zaid screams coming inside the room and engulfing me in a bone crushing hug

"Hey Chimp! Don't you dare call my daughter monkey!" Says Dad coming in

I laugh and walk to him to greet him.

"Arina come sit and Zaid go clean the mess you created in your bedroom NOW!" Mama orders

"I see how it is Mr. and Mrs. Khan you forgot your one and only the most handsome son on the planet now that the monkey came" Zaid says dramatically and I pout because he called me monkey for the nth time since i came

"Jk Jk you are a beautiful monkey and i love you" Zaid says before leaving the room and I laugh in response

I spend time catching up with mama in the kitchen with me sitting on the counter like old times munching on a packet of Doritos while mama cooks the lunch. A while later I go out to look for my dad with some snacks and see him in the backyard working on his laptop.

Workaholic dad and workaholic husband.

"Arina! Beta come sit"

"Here's some food for you dad" I say while sitting

"So how's Adam been treating you?"

"Aalhumdullilah he's good"

"Masha Allah! When's uni starting for you?"

"Insha Allah its starting this coming Monday"

"That's good! so you excited?" Dad asks to which i make a face causing him to laugh and ruffle my Hijab.

"Daaad" I whine like a little girl

"Sorry dear monkey" Dad says with a chuckle

"I don't climb trees anymore dad!"

All my cousins and brother call me monkey because I've always been into sports and weird adventures and I love climbing trees so Zaid the oh so smart came up with this name.

I spend some time with my dad before going back inside the house joining Zaid for some video games but not before grabbing a tub of Ben and Jerry's "Chocolate fudge Brownie" my all time favorite.

After me winning most of the games, Zaid gets up grumpily and leaves making me laugh my hijab off.

It nearly time for Zuhr so I climb up the stairs to my room and lay down for a while reminiscing over my life before marriage before getting up to make wudu. When I finish praying Zuhr its already time for lunch so I join my family for lunch.

A while after lunch I say my goodbyes and leave for my in laws residence. It takes me 1 hour to get there due to the Traffic, I park my car in front and proceed towards the entrance of the mansion.

"Arinaa! Asalam Alikum" I see an excited Alina run and engulf me in a hug which I return laughing

"Alina! Waalikum Asalam! How are you?"

"Alhumdullilah I'm good! How are you and where is Bhai?"

"I am very well too Alhumdullilah and your Bhai will join us for dinner after work. Where's mom?"

"Mom's in her bedroom"

"Alright! I'll just go meet her! I missed you both so much"

"We miss you too!"

I climb up the stairs to her room and knock on the door.

"Come in!"'

I open the door with a smile and walk in to see her sitting on the bed reading a book.

"Arina! beta when did you come?"

"Asalam Allikum mom! I just arrived here"

"Waalikum asalam! That's great!"

I go and sit next to her after hugging her

"How are you, mom? How's the back pain now?"

"Alhumdullilah good and the medicines that the Doctor prescribed worked very well"

"Alhumdullilah that's good"

I stay there for a while talking with mom and Alina join us too. I am truly blessed to have her as my mother in law. Masha Allah she's such an amazing person.

Soon its Asr time so me and Alina go to mine and Adam's room to make wudu and then walk to the prayer room for Asr.

We spent the rest of the evening talking, watching movies and making dinner.

Adam comes home after maghreb and we all sit together for a while before dinner.

Once dinner is served we proceed towards the dining room and have our dinner in peace.

Me and Adam say our goodbyes after Isha and leave for our house. We go straight to bed when we reach as we both are super exhausted.

The Next Morning

Today morning Alhumdullilah Adam stayed to listen to my recitation and in the middle of my recitation he closed his eyes and started reciting the surah himself. Can I just say It was the most beautiful sight to see and the most beautiful voice I've heard. I could even see a tear drop rolling on his right eye.

After his recitation he locked himself in the study till breakfast and was really quite at the breakfast table too.

"Umm..Adam I need to get some grocery"

"So?"

"I need a ride?"

"Where's your car?"

"I came with you last night so its still in the family house and Alina will drive it here today when they are coming for lunch"

"Why do you need the grocery now?" Adam asks annoyed

"Because both of our families are coming over for lunch and I need to cook"

"Ok fine! Go get ready and meet me out in 5 mins" He orders

I roll my eyes at him and quickly get ready before meeting him out at door exactly 4 minutes and 30 seconds later

"I'm 30 seconds early!" I say excitedly making him roll his eyes at me but I see his lips curve up into a small thin smile.

We reach the supermarket and start buying the stuff needed. While we are walking in the aisle which have the drinks section. I hear some unfamiliar voice calling Adam.

"Oh No! Not here" Adam says annoyed hearing the voice and we turn around to face the person whom the voice belongs to.

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HEYYYY PEOPLE!!!

How are y'all?

Alhumdullilah I am good

SORRY for the late update I had exams and then had a writers block the past week after my exams ended. Thanks to all the people who sent me texts to update cuz that motivated me to update and made my day. JAZAK ALLAH!

Anyways! Hope y'all like the chapter!

Love y'all

-Iiman