As-Salaam-Alaikum,

Plz pray before you read if it's time to pray and you haven't....

Enjoy the chap!!!

P.S Adam's house in the pic above(srsly lovee this house):)

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"Kindness is the mark of faith,

and whoever is not kind has no faith." - Prophet Muhammad(PBUH)

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Adam's POV

Finally the meetings are finished. I sighed

I was so exhausted from the drama with that girl who I never want to see again and from all the work in the office as I had to finalise some important deals and contracts. Now I just want to go home, take shower and sleep but I know I have to do something paramount, yep it is so important to me before retiring for the night as it has to be done today otherwise tomorrow will be the day of my destruction.

I park my car in the driveway and go inside to find the house empty and engulfed with pin drop silence which indicates that the maids have left and mom and Alina are already asleep. I look at my Rolex and realise that it's really late but I need to end this matter today itself.

I ascend the stairs and walk towards mom's room to find the door left ajar I peek inside to find her putting the prayer mat I assume after praying Thajjud prayers yep I know what it's called I dont practice anything of this religion or any religion but I remember the basics. I decide to go inside and persuade her to end this marriage topic cuz it ain't gonna happen.

"Hi mom" I say

" Waalikum Asalam beta" she replies to which I respond with an eye roll. She is never gonna stop doing this, she thinks she or that Khan's daughter will make me my old self but I know that's impossible.

"How are you, son? You look worn-out and disturbed"

"I'm fine mom"

"I know you aren't so say it...say what you want to say" I look at her confused, how does she know that I want to talk.

" I'm your mother dear, I can feel it that something is disturbing you and you want to tell me"

"I don't want to get married not now nor later"

"But you have to habibi, try to understand you need a companion who can love you and whom you can love, whom you can share everything with and who will help you complete half of your deen."

" I don't care and I have you, Alina and Alex mom, I don't need anyone else" I say while trying to stay calm and not be indignant. Why doesn't she understand that I can't stand the sight of any girl except for her and my sister after what happened 7 years ago.

" Enough Adam, you need to let go of your past, Live and concentrate on your present and future. That day me and Alina also lost the most important person of our lives, I lost my other half but we trusted Allah and continued to live with our lives for the sake of Allah. You are going with us to the Khans house for dinner and the marriage talk tomorrow and that's final" She says stern

" I won't and you can't make me" I sneered

" If your dad was here today, he would have wanted the same" she says and I give her a glare for bringing dad in it

" Don't bring dad into this, mom" I roared

Is she serious? she is blackmailing me for that b*tch. I don't even know who she is and I don't even wanna know, all I know is that she is a charity case.

"It was his last wish"

"What?"

"Before his death he made me promise that I'll get you marred to Mr. khan's daughter and he said the same to Mr. khan"

Shit

I punch the wall which makes mom flinch and stomp out of the room.

I slam the door of my room and lay down on the bed looking at the ceiling wondering, his will was going to ruin my life.

I need some air, I go and grip the railing. Deep Breaths Adam, Deep breaths. I light up a cigeratte and take a puff, I'm not addicted to these things but they do help me a lot when I am stressed. Looking at the restless skyline of the bustling New York city which is still full of life at 2 O' clock in the morning shining brightly. Tomorrow is going to be a nightmare, because I know at the end of the day I will have to go along with this drama. For Dad.

Mrs. Zeewad's POV

Ya Allah, I dont know what to do with this boy. I don't want him to become ignorant and ruthless.

I know that this marriage will not only fulfill his father's last wish and dreams but will also help me into making him his old self and a good Muslim. I have seen the girl a few times in the mosque teaching the kids on weekends and Masha Allah she have her inside and out beauty too and we also know her family very well.

I stop thinking and avert my gaze from the door where I was staring at Adam's retreating figure and go to pray two Rakhas nafal salah. After praying I sit on the mat and start my Dua.

" Ya Allah, Ya rahman Ya Raheem, You are the most merciful and the most Forgiving Ya rabb, Please forgive me and my family for all the wrong doings. Ya Allah Grant my Husband Jannah along with me. Ya Allah make Adam and Alina more successful and happy in their lives. Ya Allah guide us to the right path and let this marriage happen full of bliss and make Adam a better Muslim. Ameen"

After that I wipe the tears that escaped and fold the prayer mat before going to bed hoping tomorrow will be a happy day for everyone and that Adam will agree.

Arina's POV

After I come back from shopping , I first go to mom's room to show her the dress I got for the dinner with the Zeewad Family.

I knock on the door and enter after I get the permission.

"Asalam Alikum mama" I say

"Waalikum Asalam beta, how was your day and shopping?"

That reminded me of the argument with the devil but i shook the thoughts away and smiled at mom assuring her that I had fun.

" Alhumdullilah the day was good and the shopping too. Let me show you the dress" I say and show her the dress

" Masha Allah it's beautiful, my daughter will look like a princess"

At that I laugh and peck her on the cheek

"Jazak Allah mom..I'll just go freshen up and pray isha before the dinner"

I go to my room and pray before reciting Quran till mom calls me for dinner.

I say my salam once I reach there and sit to have dinner.Somewhere between the dinner papa reminds of something I totally forgot.

"Arina, are you ready for tomorrow?"

" Why, what's tomorrow papa?" I ask confused with my brows furrowed and take a sip of water

"You forgot? It's Saturday tomorrow and the Zeewad family is coming for the dinner and to see you."

"WHAT!?!!" I shout and start choking on the water

Zaid starts patting my back while smirking at me which earns him a glare in return from me.

I quietly eat my dinner and then rush to my room. I plop on the bed and face time Amina and Maya.

" Salam Arina"

" IT'S SATURDAY TOMORROW" I say loudly

" OMA!! really thanks for informing me because I dont have anything called a phone or a calendar in my house" Maya replies sarcastically

"Dude your sarcasm sucks" I say

"Oh yea? like your pro in it...do u even know what sarcasm means?" She says

"Of course I know Sarcasm is a noun and it is the use of irony to mock or convey contempt"

"OK fine Miss. I know English very well"

"Guys stop!!" Amina says

"So what is happening on sat- Oh wait is it the dinner?"

" Yep" I say with a nod and the girls squeals

" OMA!! I'm sooo excited for your wedding"

"Umm..Amina I'm not getting married tomorrow"

"I know but I'm sure you will be a married woman in a month" she says causing me to blush

I look at the small clock on my nightstand and realise it's late and I've to wake up early tomorrow.

"Ok guys gotta sleep now , have to wake up early tomorrow and you guys are also coming"

"Ok good night" They say simultaneously

We say our salams and I go to change into my favorite unicorn pj's and drift off to sleep.

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-Iiman