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The messenger (PBUH) said:

"He who does not show mercy to people.

Allah does not show mercy to him." (Bukhari)

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Alina's POV

I wake up with a jolt, as I look around i realise that I'm in my bedroom. Alhumdullilah. What was the dream about? Why did I see Adam approaching me wearing white thobe(Muslim men clothing) with a wide smile? What does this even mean? Is it...Oh My Allah Is it a sign from Allah for proposal? I think I should go tell Mum about the dream, I'm sure she's gonna help me with it.

I leap out of my bed and hurriedly jump into the shower after I strip off my clothes. After the shower I change into a black and white striped skirt with Grey blouse and ballerina pumps and to top it off I wear a blue hijab and a light makeup which consists of a mascara and the Maybelline New York babylips cuz I'm not really into Makeup and stuff. I'm dressing up like this because after talking to mum I have to go shopping with Amina and Maya for their holiday.

I descend downstairs and when I smell the aroma of the mouthwatering food I get to know where mum is so I walk into the kitchen.

"Good morning mama" I greet

"Good morning beta and Asalam Alikum" she replies

I smile sheepishly " Waalikum Asalam"

"How are you mama?"

"I'm good Alhumdullilah"

After that we had our breakfast with a little chit chat here and there. After the breakfast mum proceeded towards the living room while I kept all the dishes in the dishwasher and pressed the button after that i cleaned the kitchen and when I was satisfied with my work I went to the living room to tell mama about the weird dream that I got about Adam and the proposal. In the living room I saw mama watching a Pakistani drama on the TV.

"Mama, Can I please talk to you for few minutes, It's important"

" Sure beta" she says before pressing the mute button on the TV remote control and paying her full attention to me. The thing I love the most about my parents is that they are open minded and understanding so that's why I always share even my deepest secrets with them and they always stood up for me. They helped me a lot when i was going trough the rough times because of a certain someone. Many people/ friends left me without understanding my situation even though I wasn't at fault, Only my family was there to help me get out of the trauma and even when I get those horrendous nightmares. Ok I should really stop talking about that as it's a really unpleasant topic for me and our family. It's been three years since that incident.

Anyways back to the present now. I sit next to mama on the couch.

"Umm...Remember yesterday I said that I want to do an istikharah before confirming my decision?"

"Mmm"

" So I kinda had this dream" (more like a nightmare to me though) I say in my mind

"C'mon beta just tell me the dream" Mama says getting worried

I tell mama the entire dream and after that...

" (Squeals) Alhumdullilah, Alhumdullilah I'm soooo happy habibiti" She says jumping and squealing happily like a kid when he/she gets their favorite present on Eid or their birthday.

I sat there dumbfounded at the sight in front of me which was mama jumping around. I have never seen her acting like this and being this happy. I think I know my decision now.

" But mama I haven't said my decision yet" I say teasing her a bit and I see her smile vanish and she slumps back on the couch.

" So what have you decided beta"

"Umm...It's a y-yes" I say looking down at my hands and suddenly I'm attacked by her in a bone- crushing hug and hear her squealing. Never knew my mum was this energetic and strong.

After she calms down a bit she kisses me on the forehead.

"Masha Allah beta you made me really proud today. I'm thankful to Allah that he gave me a gem of a daughter." She says to me tearing up a bit but I smile and hug her.

"But Now I have to go and Call Mrs. Zeewad and tell her your decision" she says happily and skip out of the living room. Yes you read it right she skip not walk normally. i think I took a right decision and I know that I won't regret this.

I will make the jerk into a better Muslim and a loving person with the help of Allah. After that I start watching Pretty little liars as there is still an hour left till my hangout with the girls and we decided to go to Times square.

15 mins later

I see mama walking into the living room and her beaming face tells that she had a great conversation with Mrs. Zeewad.

" She is sooo happy and she have invited us to their house for a dinner and to fix the engagement and wedding dates" she says and I give her a small smile but frown when she says " and now that you are going shopping make sure you buy a dress for yourself"

"Another dress??" I whine

" Yep now get into that car of yours and go" she says in a funny way which makes me laugh and i bid her bye, take my bag and walk out of the house not before kissing her on the cheek.

Adam's POV

I don't know how it happened but it did. It happened all of a sudden.

One second I'm at home bored doing paper works and the next I'm sitting down in a beach resort in a restaurant with Arina.

She laughs at the joke I made.

Her laugh echos throughout the restaurant, She blushes.

We've been talking for so long and I have never felt this type of connection or feelings in quite a while or maybe never.

Maybe Alex was right about destiny and all.

Of course I would never admit that in front of him.

How could I have thought that she was not the one. I stare at her eyes in daze.

After I pay for the meal, we go hand in hand to the beach.We both remove our shoes and let our feet sink into the rough but soft sand. We walk along the seashore,

I grin like a little boy.

"What" she says with a hint of nervousness.

I stop and let go of her hand. I reach for my pocket and take out the purple dames jewellery box.

I look down at her and she looks happy.

" Don't get too excited it's just a necklace" I open the purple box and take the necklace out, it was a sworiski gold woven heart.

I ask her to turn around and put it on her.

She gasps"It's gorgeous, you honestly didn't need to"

"That's not all" I take out another box and get down on one knee.

"Will you Arina Khan marr-"

RING RING RING RING.

I shoot out of the bed. What the fu-

I was panting and felt like gagging.

WORST DREAM EVER!

I check the time 5:00 am

Alright good timing though

I put my head on the wardrobe and lightly bang my head against it.

"GET.OUT.OF.MY.HEAD.WITCH"

Arghh!!!

Alright morning routine.

Suit up.Freshen up.

Today I have a meeting with the board of governors of Zeewad enterprises.

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*HOURS LATER*

This is irrelevant, how could they have a meeting in which they tell me something that's out of my hands.

"Mr. Zeewad you must understand how important this deal is, you need to comply and-" I zone out on what he was saying.

The meeting room had glass windows and a large table with multiple seats on the sides, I was sitting at the end of the table.

I see Alex walking down the hallway with a big smile on his face like always. He's basically dancing while walking. He sees me and walks towards the room. I give him a look as he reaches for the door. He makes O with his mouth and turns around and takes two steps away from the door.

"-and clearly you didn't meet their standard. I mean this is the lockwood businesses they need to invest, they must think you're a reckless child. With Alexander running around after ladies instead of socializing with the proper and relevant people oh and also-"

Woah is he still talking? Well Alex must have noticed probably because he used his full name Alexander which he hates. I see him come closer to the door and put his ear against it.Everyone was looking at me.

Frustrated I stand up.

I'm not a child and I used to chat up with ladies at business events not anymore ever since he died and I took over the company.

But I need to think of something to shut him up. Think Think!

I have a plan but it's messed up and I know I won't be able to back out of it.

Adam do it. No don't. Do it.No Don't.

Ahh!!

"I'm engaged" I blurt out.

Shit.

Everyone gasps.

I look at Alex. He looks at me shocked and start dancing literally outside the meeting room.

One man, John my father's friend starts clapping his hands "Congratulations" .

Soon the whole room erupts with claps.

The man from before smile impressed.

" Good move, This will 100% help you. In fact why not throw a party in the light of this new discovery, we could start over and call the lockwood businesses CEO and see if you could convince him that you are responsible and committed." Everyone murmurs in agreement.

He turns to the whole table "Anyone not in favor of this speak now"

No one does.

"Very well, we will leave you to planning this event...Oh and bring your fiance." He stands up and leave, as does the rest of the board of governors.

Alex quickly moves away from the door scratching his head looking at the floor as if he wasn't listening to this private meeting. I fall on to my chair.

My mind replying what happened.

"Excelent, Brilliant, Fantastic, Marvelous, Spectacul-"

"ALEX SHUT UP"

"You my friend are gonna get in trouble I sense"

What am I gonna do

"What any dumb idiot would do, go through with it"

Wait...Did I say that out aloud?

"Yup"

I stand up and go towards my office it's a few stories above the meeting room, there's a que outside the elevator so I take the stairs not bothering to take the private elevator.

I tell Alex about my horrible dream.

He listens silently. I reach the floor that leads to my office and walk through the hallways.

"Hmm I see" He puts his arm on my shoulders and smack it off.

"Seeeee, I told you-"

"Don't say it"

"This is-"

"Alex!"

"Destined" He finished

I sigh as we reach my office. I see my assistant "Rachael, book the Diplomatic as a venue, my sister will contact you and she will be designing the room."

She nods and hurries of with her Phone.

Alex turns towards me "Rachael!? I thought it was amanda"

"it changes everytime, why do you even ask?"

Alex laughs "no more"

" So how are you gonna convince the girl?"

I frown. I didn't think that far.

"I'll have to think about that all I know is I'm not gonna like it"

What have I gotten myself up to.

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